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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1922
Page
8
A garbled OCR fragment mentions dangerous seas and possible peril for a voyage. The text is incomplete but implies concern over survival at sea and potential risky voyage. No clear names, dates, or places can be confirmed from the readable words.
Davis J. Walsh reports crowds gathering in New York for the approaching World Series between the Giants and Yankees. Tempers stay calm among fans as tickets remain scarce, with 22,000 reserved seats per day and officials predicting clear weather then possible showers later. Umpires named Bill Klein Barry McGorm Red Hilderbrand and George Hilderbrand, while Art Nehf vs Joe Bush headlines the opener. Betting leans to the Yankees at six to five.
Last Night's fights featured Pete Hartley of New York winning all rounds against K Jeakle of Toledo in a two round 136 lb bout. Ilder Webb of Toledo knocked out Pete Sullivan of Chillicothe in the second round. Wilfred Moyer of Rushville defeated Bat Jeakle in a sixth round knockout. Kid Shanks of Columbus drew with four rounds against light 4 t. Mike Burke of Pitts knocked out Wolf Larsen of York in the first. Billy Murphy of New York won on a foul over Baird of California in Brighton Beach. Frank Carbone beat Jay Clabby in Detroit in ten rounds. Johnny Gallaher of Wheeling drew with Bay Bennett of Pittsburg in Steubenville. Bobmar of Mingo Junction outpointed Bull Miller of Monnasson. Sweeney of Steubenville drew with Chad Immy Brindley of Wellsburg. Johnny Mulrooney of Steubenville drew with Young of Pittsburg.
The article profiles Frank Baker of the New York Yankees as a serious hunter and farmer. He operates three farms near Trappe Maryland where he hunts ducks, rabbits, and fishes. He reads about shooting, collects gun catalogs, and plans farm work between baseball seasons. He jokes about welcoming inquiries for shooting lessons.
McArthur defeated Logan 6 to 0 as McQuaid and Pilcher produced key hits and H Cope led McArthur with multiple extra base drives. Logan’s offense managed only five hits while Foreman and James pitched for their teams. An unrelated note mentions a Papua unmarried woman living in a tree.
New York reports a full drive against ticket scalpers for the world series. Fans queue at baseball offices while detectives roam the line and confiscate scalped tickets. Officials will require buyers to enter grounds immediately to curb scalping of unreserved seats.
The outline lists best four of seven with games set October 4 to October 10, detailing home teams Giants or Yankees per game. It notes rain postponements shifting dates, tie play offs, 2 PM starts, gates at 10 AM, and ticket prices from 1 to 6.60. It also catalogs eligible Giants and Yankees players, managers, and coaches for the series.
Connie Mack’s Baltimore born pitcher Edwin Americus Rommel rose from minor league trials to star status with the Philadelphia Athletics. Rommel tied the Yankees’ Joe Bush in wins, built a legendary knuckleball, and was praised as a top American League pitcher while ranking high in MVP voting.
New York Oct 3 betting on the Yanks versus Giants remains light but is expected to grow brisk in the next 24 hours as speculators await even money before game time tomorrow.
Eureka CA asserts its status as the farthest western city on the U S mainland. The claim centers on its geographic position and its standing among coastal communities.
Wally Schang of the New York Yankees writes long letters to Mrs. Schang in Philadelphia after each game. He mails them himself, delivering affectionate notes that recount daily events, turning mail time into a ritual he treats as a duty rather than a for her.
A Harrisonville social week event at the Merretts Maple Hill featured school choruses, readings by Pratt siblings Wood and Arnold, and a Lincoln penny contest won by Harold Ball and Edwin Wood. Mandolin club numbers entertained. attendees included Douglas, Michael, Pratt, Bachner, Gilmore, Smith, Dye, Warner, Greenler, Jordan, King, Meaning, Jewell, French, Atkins, Kindell, Howell, and Jordan. Discussion centered on the upcoming homecoming and dedication set for Saturday October 14.
Connett revival meetings start at Oak Grove church and will run for a couple of weeks. Rev Tuggitt from Ashville Kentucky plans to conduct services after next Friday night. Neighbors and family of Mrs Irvin Nanna hosted a birthday dinner Sunday October 1 with gifts. Connett's ice cream social raised over 16 dollars. Doris and Hazel Adams of Nelsonville stayed with Miss Lulu Figgins over the weekend.
A Spitz Malamute named Dodie regularly attends cinema showings in Los Angeles. She sits quietly through films, sneaking past front entrances when needed. Dodie cares little for stars or genres, chewing gum and riding in cars between screenings.
Lucy Windsor of Lottridge visits daughter Mrs Townsend. Parkersburg visitors include Mrs Brill and Mrs Charlton. Frank Burke moves to Blaine Chapman farm in Carthage. H L Cole and wife honored at bel ling. Athens visitor Mrs Hurst. Mrs Stonestreet visits granddaughter Mrs Clarence Moore. Ladies aid to sew comforts in church basement all day. High school hosts parent teacher association meeting with officers elected. next program night Oct 12. French army deaths rate noted at 18.5 percent and 19 percent of enlisted men died.
Coach Torrance works to patch weak spots after a Friday game. The team shows broad improvements and eyes a big clash with Jackson next Saturday. Davis fills Sweeney’s QB role while Sweeney recovers. Players Shafer Maple Wilcox Guthrie and Starkey receive praise for their roles as the squad continues tough drills and scrimmage.
Smyrna dispatch reports the Turkish nationalists have finished withdrawing from the neutral zone along the Turkish straits in compliance with British demands this Friday afternoon.
London reports uprisings against Moscow authority in Turkestan and Georgia. Heavy fighting is described as underway in Georgia in Trans Caucasia based on information received this afternoon.
New Fall styles in earrings on display with Jade Jet and Crystal colors favored. Long drooping tasselled designs attract attention. The stock offers variety to suit any suit or eyeing costume and ensure the right accessory for fashionable women.
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