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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1921

Page

2

Last Night Baseball Scores Across Leagues

Summary of yesterday's results across American Association National and American Leagues. Milwaukee beat Columbus 10 to 6 while Kansas City defeated Toledo 12 to 3. RaPaul edged Louisville 9 to 7 as Indianapolis topped Minneapolis 5 to 1. New York 4 Cincinnati 3, Brooklyn 10 St. Louis 6 in the National League. Chicago 7 Philadelphia 3 New York 6 Cleveland 2 Boston 11 St. Louis 7 in the American League 10 innings 13 to Washington 10.

Kansas City Indianapolis Eeevene Minneapolis Eeetene Toledo Boo Eererene Louisville St. Paul Eeeereeaeeee Milwauke Columbus Eee Pittsburg New York Brooklyn Chicago Milwaukee Columbus RaPaul Indianapolis Minneapolis Cincinnati St. Louis Philadelphia Cleveland Boston Innes Washington

Carpentier Arrives in New York for Nile Bout

Georges Carpentier lands in New York aboard the Savoie for a July 2 title bout. The French boxing champ and his party reached the lower bay after a Paris departure, but did not proceed to the docks until morning.

Wrench Champ United States New York Georges Irpentier Savoie Carpentier Paris

Yankees top Indians as Hoyt wins in six hit affair

Yesterday's hero Waite Hoyt held the champion Indians to two runs as the Yankees surged to first place in the American League. The Tigers outscored the Senators 13 to 10 aided by 13 walks two wild pitches and a hit batsman. The Red Sox broke a tie with four in the tenth with Pratt scoring all of them on a homer.

Waite Hoyt Yankee Indians Gue Tigers Senators Red Sox Pratt

Baseball Night Upsets and Rally Sees Giants Edge Reds

The White Sox pulled a surprising win as Muireen Mann defeated the Athletics. A ninth inning rally produced two runs for the Giants to beat the Reds 4 to 3. The Dodgers were defeated by the Cardinals 10 to 6.

Browns White Sox Muireenmann Athletics Giants Reds Dodger Cardinals

Dempsey Seen Beating Carpentier In Defense Fight

Leavenworth dated May 16 reports Jack Johnson predicting Jack Dempsey will defeat Georges Carpentier. Johnson says Dempsey is stronger and faster, and will win between the eighth and tenth rounds with a strong defensive performance.

Leavenworth Jack Johnson Jacek Dempsey Georges Carpentier Demsey Dempsey Carpenter

Briand Warns France May Withdraw From Entente Over Polish Issue

Paris May 16 Premier Briand threatens withdrawal from the entente if Britain persists in an anti Polish stance. Briand refuses to meet Lloyd George until a confidence vote is secured. A private Boulogne conference is likely after the chamber convenes with Briand angered by the British Commons statement without French consultation.

Webb Miller United Press Paris Briand France Entente Great Britain Lloyd George Chamber of Deputies Boulsogne Chamber Livyd George Upper Silesian House of Commons

Bryan declares on Cuba policy statement

William Jennings Bryan jokes that if Americans go to Cuba for a drink, they should be kept there. He suggests the country would be better off as a result.

Cuba William Jennings Bryan

Fine Country Home Underway Near Fisher Station

Bob Jones of this city has begun a fine new home on his farm near Fisher Station. The house is under roof and will be stuccoed with modern features including bath electric lights and a basement garage. The neighborhood is becoming one of the most attractive in rural Athens County. The report also notes record sugar cane areas in Queensland and northern New South Wales.

Bob Jones Fisher Station Athens County Queensland New South Wales

Americans Fight to Hold Export Car Trade in Brazil

In Rio de Janeiro May 16 United Press reports American manufacturers face severe tests to maintain wartime export gains in Brazil. Auto dealers keep advertising and staff as they chase buyers amid a 50 percent drop in value, with U.S. firms pushing sales in Rio and Sao Paulo despite European competition. Some overstocked firms reroute shipments to Mexico, especially Tampico, citing strong demand for American cars.

Miles W. Vaughn United Press Rio DE Janeiro Brazil United States Detroit Rio Sao Paulo Mexico Tampico

Pennsylvania inventor designs four-seat desk with attached chairs

A Pennsylvania inventor creates a school desk with a chair on each leg allowing four children to use a single desk simultaneously. The mechanism aims to save space in classrooms and increase shared seating.

Pennsylvania

Ohio highway program to create thousands of jobs

Columbus report notes state highway department plans to employ about 6 375 workers on road projects this year with each job supporting 50 to 200 men. The program will open new construction monthly and boost demand for materials, with the largest letting set for May 27 for further bids.

Columbus Ohio Highway Department L. H. Herrick Herrick

Geisha Cigarettes Trigger Japanese General Shakeup

Henry W. Kinney reports from Tokyo on General Takayanagi being removed from active duty after a geisha received imperial cigarettes from him. The incident sparked debate with the Yomiuri criticizing selective discipline amid Japan’s Siberian forces and past battlefield losses.

Henry W. Kinney United Press Tokio Empire Takayanagi Japan Vladivostok Siberian Yomiuri Ninolaesk

Public Forum on Cooperative Marketing and Local Buyers

The Farm Bureau argues against co operative marketing of farm produce to end local buyers. It urges farmers to organize and market directly, listing the benefits of grading price transparency and coordinated supply. It cites 7,000,000 farmers in the nation and compares modern efficiency to past dealer driven systems.

Farm Bureau

Major road project bids announced across Ohio counties

More than 100 miles of road valued at about 5 million dollars will be let in fifty one separate contracts. Road projects cover Auglaize, Cuyahoga, Delaware, Fairfield, Hancock, Huron, Guernsey, Jefferson, Lorain, Montgomery, Ross, Stark and Erie counties. Maintenance and repair bids will be received for work in Guernsey, Hamilton, Hancock, Lorain, Lucas, Sandusky and Tuscarawas counties.

Auglaize Cuyahora Delaware Fairfield Hancock Huron Guernsey Jefferson Lorain Montgomery Ross Stark Erie Hamilton Lucas Sandusky Tuscarawas

Pipe with spiral lock seam from new machine made strips

A recently invented machine forms pipe with a spiral lock seam from metal strips. This advancement promises faster production and uniform joints, expanding capabilities for varied piping applications.

Start Week Well at High School

Supt. C. E. Stailey led chapel at the high school this morning using First Corinthians chapter 12 to stress cooperation and a well balanced school. He and Mr. Rupp praised the chorus for its performance, and jokes provided Monday morning humor while Mr. Rupp noted juniors lead in the tardy contest.

C. E. Stailey First Corinthians Stafley Rupp

Pale Children Need Iron Tonics Claim

An old advertisement urges parents to give children Grove's iron tonic syrup to combat iron deficiency. It stresses improved strength of mind and body and calls the tonic pleasant to take, priced at 75 cents.

Hungarian Engineer's Turbine Lets Water Pass Double Action

A Hungarian engineer designed a double action turbine where water flows diametrically through the device. The fluid exerts force on vanes on opposite sides before discharge, producing power from each passage.

Tobacco prohibition gains mixed support among editors

Garret Smith cites Leslie's Magazine analysis showing strong editor opposition to anti tobacco laws despite rising agitation. A NY Press Service survey of 12 518 editors reports 95 percent say public sentiment opposes prohibition, with Utah strongest for, and several states moving to repeal, anti cigarette measures.

Garret Smith The Press Service Company of New York City Ion Utah Idaho Tennesse Arkansas Arizona Senate Iowa Kansas Oregon Oklahoma House Tennessee

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