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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
2
Indy observers note heightened seriousness at Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of the May 30 International Sweepstakes. With cars on equal footing, drivers must rely on peak physical condition as the margin of victory, not speed alone, becomes decisive. Fewer evening gatherings as competitors retreat early to rest.
The article notes a serious strain as pilots and helpers work on mounts with little track running. Third year for 183 cubic inch displacement cars, bugs worked out, drivers tearing down motors and Overhauls underway. Promises a fast, rivalry driven race.
Report notes California cars are unusually fast as drivers hold back on turns yet push on straightaways. Under watch, all seem fast enough to promise a highly interesting race.
Ken Williams, born June 28, 1895 in Franifs Uass Oregon, stars in a career tracing from Regina to Reds to Browns. He faced rough seasons early with Cincinnati 1915 16 but has since settled in the .300 class with the Browns, posting notable marks: 1919 .200 1920 .3807 and 1921 .347, drawing Babe Ruth’s attention as a rising hitter.
In Prestwick Scotland on May 24 American entrants John G. Anderson of Siwanoy New York and Edward Van Vieck of Garden City LI defeated British opponents to reach the tournament's third round Anderson beat G Whigham 3 to 2 and Van Vieck beat R Foster 4 and 2
A fragment listing top hitters in the National and American Leagues with names such as Torpercer, St Lowe, T Griffith, Gowdy, Bigbee, Hormmeby, O’Neill, Speaker and others. It shows batting averages and partial team affiliations, reflecting early season leader notation.
Wallie Schmidt and Pirates owner Barney Dreyfuss clash over salary terms while the team needs the veteran catcher. Johnny Gooch fills in, but Schmidt’s return could help stabilise pitching staff led by Moses Yellowhorse Whitey Glazner and Johnny Morrison. Babe Ruth and Bob Meusel return to the Yankees lineup sparking debates about outfield and first base spots.
A columnist recalls Wally Pipp as a notably unlucky Yankee first baseman amid frequent benching and trades, noting how persistent scribes have cast him in the role of expendable ballplayer.
The report notes Mile. Suzanne Lenglen capturing an international hard court tenure title while hinting Molla Bjurstedt Mallory ignores the result. The Wimbledon context suggests Mallory will face a tougher challenge in the upcoming session.
In a brutal Madison Square Garden bout, Harry Greb pounded Gene Tunney, leaving Tunney bloodied and unable to mount a comeback. Greb then told reporters he would fight Georges Carpentier for the world light heavyweight title, anytime, anywhere.
Amateur boxers from Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Baltimore Albany St Louis and Indianapolis compete in the national junior championships at Madison Square Garden tonight. The event will conclude tomorrow night.
The American Medical Association House of Delegates considers a scientific impartial inquiry into drugless systems. It would appoint two physicians to a national commission with universities and teaching groups to review healing methods, observe patient progress, and determine efficacy.
Columbus May 25 Congress man C L Knight of Akron says he would run for governor if he seeks office. He adds that if Governor Davis seeks re election he will support him.
In Old Washington Ohio on May 24 J Adler Cunningham uncovered a six and one half foot black wamper snake on Guernsey county fair grounds. Local reports claim it may be the largest snake found in Ohio that year.
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