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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1921

Page

2

Wooster Edges Ohio 1 0 in Conference Battle

Wooster beat Ohio 1 to 0 as Walker shut down the visitors and Hunsinger drove in the lone run with two doubles. Ohio failed with runners on base and hit only infielders’ hands while Barstow and King provided Ohio’s threats.

Wooster Ohio Walker Altho King Barstow Hunsicker Fuller AB. R.H. P. AE. Kno Erry Ae Wyman Loomis Wooster AB R. H. P. AE. Snyder Evans Hess Wetweee Unsinger Esceme Morris Ef Eeeveee Quimby McCabe Barnes Hunsinger Skinner

Walker leads Barstow in 5-1 win with early eruption

Walker defeated Barstow 5 to 1 as Barstow pitchers hit by pitches helped fuel the rally. Umpire Mr Beverage officiated the game at Muskingum with a 1:45 start time.

Walker Barstow Mr. Beverage Muskingum

Yanks Open Season With Golf Defeat to British Amateurs

New York May 28 United Press. Uncle Sam lost the season opener to John Bull as amateur golfers fell to Britain in a setback that casts doubt on the upcoming three battles with the British. The next event is the women’s championship starting Monday where America’s hopeful Alexia Stirling faces Britain’s Cecil Leitch in the opening round.

Henry L. Farrell United Press New York Uncle Sam John Bull America Atlanta Alexia Stirling Britain Cecil Leitch

Dempsey to Work Through Holiday in Atlantic City

Crowds plan a three day holiday at Atlantic City but champion Jack Dempsey will work through the holiday to please visitors. After Monday he will pause active work until Saturday, per manager Kearns.

Dempsey Atlantic City N. J Jack Dempsey Kearns

Records at Meet Today in Ohio Classic Finals

New records were expected at the Ohio State field today as the annual big six track meet reaches finals. Ohio State, needing half the total points to win under the new scoring, heads as favorite in college events with eleven state men from preliminaries. Ohio Wesleyan has five qualifiers, Miami and Denison four, Oberlin three, and Wooster Mt. Union Kenyon and Case each one.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State Altho Ohio Wesleyan Miami Denison Oberlin Wooster Mt. Union Kenyon Case

Baseball Standings Snapshot From National League

National League results show New York 9 over Boston 8, Pittsburgh 6 over Cincinnati 4, St. Louis 10 over Chicago 7, and Philadelphia 6 over Brooklyn 5.

American Association Kansas City Indianapolis Minneapolis Louisville Toledo St. Paul Eee Milwaukee Om Columbus Rer Clubon Pittsburg Oweee New York Ewomcess New York Boston Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia Brooklyn

Baseball Scores From The American League

The Cleveland club defeated St Louis 10 to 8 while New York topped Washington 11 to 4 and Chicago beat Detroit 3 to 1 in recent league action.

Cleveland St. Louis New York Washington Chicago Detroit

Baseball Scores and Highlights From Yesterday

Bert Shotten delivered a bases loaded triple as the Cardinals defeated the Cubs 10 to 7. Williams hit two homers but the Browns fell 19 to 7. Johnson’s tenth inning single gave the White Sox a 3 to 2 win over the Tigers. Maranville’s sacrifice fly produced the decisive run in the Pirates 5 to 4 win over the Reds. Earl Smith’s pinch hit helped the Giants top the Braves 9 to 8. Burleigh Grimes powered the Phillies past the Robins 6 to 5. Myers and Meusel homered. Three Washington pitchers were roughed up as the Yankees won 11 to ?.

Bert Shotten Cardinals Cubs Williams Browns Cleveland Johnson White Sox Tigers Maranville Schmidt Pirates Reds Earl Smith Giants Braves Burleigh Grimes Phillies Robins Myers Meusel Washington Yankees

Coal strike warned to trigger nationwide famine if buyers delay

Chicago editor Amedeo J. Casey says a buyers' coal strike is driving a looming famine across the country. He cites dwindling mine output, rising loan shark activity to finance purchases, and warns that only early buying can keep mines operating through winter.

Chicago Amedeo J. Casey Casey

Shower for Newlyweds at Rose Home in Salem

A miscellaneous shower was held at Mr. and Mrs. John Rose's Salem home in honor of newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Roy Graham. Guests enjoyed ice cream and cake as gifts were exchanged for the couple.

John Rose Salem Roy Graham Blanche Prindle Herman Frindle Fred Turner Bertha Pollard George van Meter William van Meter Curtis Grace Grace Houchen Clarence Burt William Malone Floyd Wilkes George Williams Henry Johnston Hazel Perry Stella Ulah Malone Mary Matilda Burt Fern Brandenburg Maggie Morgan Rush Pollard Celeste Graharm Cyrena Burt Evan Morgan Birgie Morgan Chester Malone Ben Frazer Howard McDonald Harold McDonald Ellis McDonald Sherman Graham Vern Brandenburg Carmen Richardson Dan Smith Theodore Leslie

Thatch Roof Durability Noted in Holland Older Than Twenty Years

In Holland some well laid thatch roofs prove durability with evidence of age over twenty years and counting.

Holland

Parker Introduces Bull Pup Guard for Sheriff Office

Sheriff Herb Parker adds a six month old bull pup named Pat as a new jail guard. Pat arrived from Columbus and will be trained as a watch dog for the county jail. The canine’s cautious nature and strong lineage suggest a strong guarding presence.

Herb Parker Pat Columbus

United States backs plan to split Upper Silesia zone

In Paris on May 28 the council of ambassadors with Ambassador Wallace drafted a note to the plebiscite commission seeking unanimous approval of a neutral zone to be occupied by allied forces, with Germans and Poles occupying the areas they voted for, while frontiers are fixed. The Allied plan rejects a joint Anglo Italian proposal for permanent German and Polish occupation.

Paris United States Council of Ambassadors Wallace Upper Silesia

Receiver Sought for Ohio Consolidated Coal Co Insolvency Case

Clinton E. Patton files in court seeking a receiver for Ohio Consolidated Coal Co claiming insolvency or imminent insolvency. He seeks $173.43 for work and labor performed and argues a receiver is needed to preserve property during litigation.

Ohio Consolidated Coal Company Clinton E. Patton Patton

Desertion Charge Filed in Divorce Petition

Charles E. Reed petitions for divorce from Helen Reed claiming she has been absent for over three years since their September 27 1915 marriage. He states he has no knowledge of her whereabouts to this day.

Charles E. Reed Helen

Trio of Men Seized in Whiskey Raid at Redtown and Trimble

Deputy Sheriff P H McKintey Prosecuting Attorney W B Bar tels and Chief Lewis Gra ham led a raid Friday arresting Stanley Zarmba Edward Smith of Redtown and Wiley Koons of Trimble. Officers found corn whiskey in each home and took the men to Athens jail on intoxicating liquor charges. Justice P W Helwig set June 8 for trial with bond at 1500, which none could post, so they remained jailed.

Stanley Zarmba Edward Smith Redtown Wiley Koons Trimble P. H. McKintey W. B. Bartels Lewis Graham Athens Justice of the Peace P. W. Helwig Koons Zarmba Smith

Free government seed distribution at Foster and Wells

A sack of government seeds is available free at the Foster and Wells office in the Cline building for self‑service while supplies last. The note adds a line about water power accounting for a little more than one third of U.S. electricity production.

Foster and Wells Cline United States

State plans bids for largest road project awards

Columbus officials prepared a short list of awards for a major road construction and repair program. Bids were received yesterday as part of the statewide effort to improve highways.

Columbus

Conferences to resume as miners answer Lloyd George plan

London May 28 The coal strike talks are set to restart today as miners present their reply to Premier Lloyd George's latest proposals.

London Lloyd George

Amesville High School hosts reception and local notices

Senior and junior pupils held a science hall reception with talks and music. Miss Jessie Lovell visits from Jarietta. Jago family visits, and a Civil War veteran Ellis stays with Fleming. Local storm damage, a Lathrop race, church women’s meeting, and Decoration Day plans featuring Keirns Jones drum corps are reported.

Science Hall Jessie Lovell Jarietta 0. M. Lovell William Jago Vincent Edith J. F Stacey) Ellis Athens G. H. Fleming Lathrop William Harris Guy Singer Singer Bern Fraze Wanlass Keirns-Jones

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