Opening game of Manhattan World Series at Polo Grounds
Thirty eight thousand two hundred fans packed Polo Grounds for the first game between the New York Giants and the New York Yankees. The crowd cheered as Christy Mathewson arrived quietly while General Pershing and Judge Landis entered a field box. McGraw announced his battery early and Miller Huggins named Bush and Schang as his battery pair for the Yankees.
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Davis J. Walsh
Polo Grounds
New York
New York Giants
New York Yankees
Giants
Cozy Dolan
Yankees
Christy Mathewson
Matty
General Pershing
Judge Landis
McGraw
Miller Huggins
Bush
Schang
Witt
of Bancroft
Dugan
Groh
Ruth
Rf. Frisch
Pipp
KE. Meusel
If. R. Meusel
If. Young
C. Kelly
Ward
Stengel
E. Scott
Ss. Snyder
C. Bush
P. Nehf
Klem
Hildebrand
McCormick
Owens
Giants Win 3 to 2 in Ninth Inning Thriller
In a tense game, the New York Giants beat the Yankees 3 to 2 as E Meusel and Bancroft ignite the late rally. Needing runs, the Giants overcome a pair of tough Yankee plays and secure the win with a dramatic ninth inning.
Athens County Fox Hunters organized at meeting
A group of fox hunting fans in Athens County formed the Athens County Fox Hunters association at the Red Men’s ball with 18 members. N. 8. Croy was chosen president, Clyde Ballinger vice president, and Reed Aleshire secretary-treasurer. A Messenger ad started the ball rolling and more members are expected as winter chases approach.
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FOX Hunters
County
Athens County
Fox Hunters Association
Croy
Clyde Ballinger
Reed Aleshire
Breaking fast after jail silence in Pomeroy case
Claims received today against Mrs. Susan Kraus bring totals over 400000 dollars. Attorney A W Lee for creditors says more bombs will be exploded as money trails emerge. One Penns man holds notes worth 150000 dollars from the woman.
First Inning Yankee Fans Rally as Husmen Struggle
Witt starts with a ball and strike sequence as Dugan and Ruth miss. Groh hits a Texas leaguer and Frisch singles to load bases, with Meusel and Young retired. The Yankee fans roar as the Hus men escape a tight spot.
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Yankees
Pipp
Kelley
R. Meusel
Schange
Schang
Yanks
Ward
Bancroft
Giants
Kelly
Stengel
Snyder
Dugan
Yankee
Scott
Groh
Bush
Witt
Frisch
Nehf
Ruth
Grandstand
E. Meusel
Young
KR. Meusel
Meusel
Yank First Baseman Making A Pretty Catch On A Wide Throw. Nehf
Yankefes
FE. Muesel
E. Meussi
Shane
Yank
Hus
First Run Scored by Dugan in 1922 Yankees Game
Dugan, the Yankees third baseman, scored the first run of the 1922 season as he crossed home on Ruth's single in the sixth after Young mishandled the ball.
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Yankees
R. Meusel
Schang
Meusel
Nehf
Young
Ward
Stengel
Scott
Bush
Groh
Giants
Ruth
Kelly
Snyder
E. Smith
Smith
Grandstand
Pipp
Ryan
Nehl
Witt
Dugan
Bancroft
Banecroft
Frisch
E. Meusel
Waite Hoyt
Yanks
Army official warns against disarmament rush as false economy
Major General James G. Harboard cites a wide scale conspiracy to supplant military strength with a disarmament substitute pushed by rival overseas interests. He likens the army to an insurance company and accuses profiteers of promoting perpetual peace to mask guilt and fund a weak national defense.
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Harry L. Rogers
Washington
James-G. Harboard
Harboard
Hogs Eat Rubber Tire At Greenville County Fair
Ed Jacks and a companion from Dayton visited the county fair. While sightseeing they left the airplane in a field south of the fair grounds and hogs ate a rubber tire from the landing gear requiring a Dayton trip for a replacement tire.
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Greenville
Ed Jacks
Dayton
Courtney Hill Road Closed For Resurfacing Work
The state road to Sugar Creek is closed to resurface Courtney Hill road with gravel and tar and to make other repairs. It blocks the route between Athens and Chauncey while traffic to Sugar Creek and Amesville uses Peach Ridge road, deemed suitable in dry weather.
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Courtney Hill
Sugar Creek
Athens
Chauncey
Amesville
Peach Ridge
Governor Edwards Opposes Prohibition at N J Convention
Trenton New Jersey October 4 Governor Edward S Edwards called prohibition one of the serious problems facing the nation saying he is against the saloon and favors light wine and beer under federal supervision and regulation. He supported repeal of the Volstead act if current law cannot permit regulated manufacture and sale.
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Trenton
N. J
Edward S. Edwards
Edwards
Bookies May Have Gotten The Cash
Meigs county officials probe where nearly 300000 dollars paid to Susan Kraus 63 from county residents went. Investigations center on embezzlement forgery and possible bookies profits while the woman and her husband are held apart in the county jail as grand jury prepares indictments. The case includes daily calls to Columbus and a mortgaged home tied to the accused Ponzi figure.
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George Kraus
Pomeroy
Susan Kraus
Meigs County
Kraus
Columbus
Legion Open Winter With A Call To GHW
Nearly 100 ex servicemen gathered in the Athens Episcopal church basement for a Legion post meeting and supper. Dr. Hiram Roy Wilson of Ohio University spoke on postwar peace and readiness, with toasts from Major Sam Johnson Dr Merwin and Rev A H Marshall. Rev Marshall offered use of the church hall and the group shared stories, cigars, and cards.
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Athens Episcopal Church
E. L. Hooper
Crossen Post
American Legion
Traces of Greek shorthand and 17th century multi-barrel gun
Traces of ancient Greek shorthand exist alongside a claim of a 17th century machine gun with 64 barrels. The note juxtaposes writing systems and early weapon concepts, lacking verifiable details for both items.
Amnesty Offer To Rebels From Irish Provisional Government
Dublin October 4 The Irish Provisional Government issued a proclamation granting amnesty to all rebels who lay down arms by October 15. The move is seen as aimed at Fianna Fáil irregulars but leaders are not expected to surrender.
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Dublin
Irish Provisional Government
Famona de Valera
Peace talks inch toward armistice in Near East
Constantinople dispatch reports progress in groundwork for a Near East armistice. A preliminary meeting was held, with informal talks continuing. Greek Colonel Plastiras from Athens warns against proposals demanding Greek troop withdrawal from Thrace, posing an obstacle.
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Constantinople
Near East
Madania
Plastiras
Athens
Thrace
Prayers for West Virginia Bishop Donahue
Prayers are offered in all Catholic churches in West Virginia for the recovery of Rt. Rev. Bishop P. J. Donahue who lies stricken at the Cathedral residence with heart disease.
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Wheeling
W. Va
West Virginia
P. J. Donahue
Greek envoy vows defense of Thrace at any cost
A dispatch from Constantinople reports the Greek delegate at the Near East armistice conference has been instructed to tell Turkey and the allies that the Greek revolutionary government in Athens will defend Thrace at any cost.
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Paris
Turkey
Athens
Thrace
Constantinople
Senator Ladd Urges US to Stay Out of Near East Strife
Senator Ladd after a Europe tour told INS the United States should mind its own interests and avoid involvement in Europe. He criticized France's leadership, warned Versailles remains a curse, and said the League of Nations does nothing to avert Europe’s looming political and social collapse.
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J. Bart Campbell
U.N
I. N
Washington
Europe
Vienna
Ladd
Republican
North Dakota
International News Service
United States
France
Germany
Paris
Versailles
Austria
Hungary
League of Nations
Opening Dance at K of P Hall Chauncey
Opening dance at K of P hall Chauncey on Thursday October 5 admission 50 cents for gentlemen 15 cents for ladies Lawson's orchestra provides music.
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P. Hall
Chauncey
Lawson
Dr Ruth Parmelee to resume Near East relief work
Dr Ruth Parmelee leaves for Turkey to serve with the Near East relief commission and will be stationed at Smyrna to resume the clinic and health work she conducted before fleeing Harpool last spring due to advancing Turkish forces.
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Near East Oberlin
Ruth Parmelee
Turkey
Near East Relief Commission
Smyrna
Parmelee
Harpool
Greeks Refuse to Quit Thrace After Armistice Talks
Colonel Plastiras, Greek negotiator at Mudania, was told to inform the Turks Greek troops will not withdraw from Thrace. The Greek government announces mobilization of the 1917 and 1918 classes.
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Land of
Thrace
Athens
Plastiras
Mudania
Kraus family troubles unfold amid starvation protest
Pomeroy Ohio October reports Pat and Mater Kraus weakening in a self imposed starvation protest. Mrs Kraus eats broth while husband eats sparingly as doctors watch for signs of collapse. Six forged notes involving Susan Kraus and Mike Kraus trigger warrants. Son George Kraus jailed as witness. M A Kraus absent for grand jury. Homesite described as desolate while authorities widen probe.
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Oliver Hartley
Pomeroy
Pat
Mater Kraus
Mra. Kraus
A. Miller
Seyfried
Susan Kraus
George Kraus
George
Columbus
L. C. Davis
M. A. Kraus
Kraus
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Rush
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Frank Frisch
Yanks Giants
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Klein
Mr. and
Mrs. Kraus
Inutange
Pershing
John W. Weeks
Capitol
Legion
John Hadley
United
Mulberry Avenue
Sacred Heart Church
Krauses
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