Indians Open World Series With 3 1 Victory Over Brooklyn
In Brooklyn Oct. 6 1920 Cleveland Indians defeated the Brooklyn Nationals 3 to 1 before 23000 fans in a pitchers battle. Coveleskie outpitched Rube Marquard as Burns Wood ONeill and Sewell delivered key hits. A seventh inning misplay by Marquard’s team opened the scoring and sealed Brooklyn’s fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebbetts Field
Brooklyn
N. Y
Cleveland
Indians
Flatbush
Rube Marquard
Koney
Burns
Marquard
Wood
O’neill
Sewell
Indians and Robins FIGHT IN FIRST 1920 WORLD SERIES GAME
Cleveland and Brooklyn opened the 1920 World Series in a windy, cool Chicago-like day. Coveleskie pitched well for Cleveland as Evans drew a bases loaded walk and Burns scored on a misplayed fly, giving the Indians an early 2-0 lead while Brooklyn left fielder Wheat made a highlight running catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Farrell
United Press
Ebbetts Field
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Indians
Brooklyn Robins
Coveleskie
O'Neill
Marquard
Kreuger
Klein
Connolly
O’day
National
Dineen
Coveleskie Dominates in World Series Tilt for Indians
Cleveland ace Coveleskie outdueled Rube Marquard as Brooklyn managed only one hit and no runs through eight frames. Key moments include Wheat’s sixth inning double and Coveleskie pitching steadily with runners aboard, while Mamaux struck out the first three batters in his World Series debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Gardner
Kilduff
Kenetchy
Wood
Sewell
Krueger
Marquard
Myers
O'Neill
Maumaux
Brooklyn
Coveleskie
Olson
Johnston
Walley
Griffith
Speaker
Wheat
Evans
Wamby
Evang
Grifith
Konetchy
Koney
Tris
Kreuger
Burns
Lamar
Covey
Mamaux
O’neill
Indians
Tts
Jamieson
Mitchel
Neis
Mitchell
Smith
Woool
Big Start on Quota for New Columbus Stadium
Athens county Ohio State alumni are urged to raise 7700 dollars for a million dollar stadium. C C Sharp Nelsonville coal operator has donated 5000 dollars to begin the Athens county fund. After such a start the remainder should be easy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ohio State
Columbus
C. C. Sharp
Nelsonville
Jacksonville ParentTeachers Association Organized in Jacksonville
Jacksonville residents formed a new parent teachers association on October 4 with A. R. Woodgerd as president and Mrs Will Brown as vice president Merle Wagner as treasurer and Jennie Price as secretary The group started with 36 membersMiss Bridgman of Athens attended and Supt John M Williams showed little interest in community activities The note adds a mention of a separate container for ice and a glass whisker for cold drinks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Teachers of
Parent-Teachers' Association
A. R. Woodgerd
Will Brown
Merle Wagner
Jennie Price
Bridgman
Athens
Poe
John M. Williams
Parent-Teachers’ Association of
Republicans Risk Break into the Solid South Says Hays
In Columbus Ohio on October 5 Republican national chairman Will Hays forecast a Republican sweep this year. He named New England states and most of the West as certain GOP gains except Texas Louisiana and Arkansas with hope in Tennessee and North Carolina. He opposed Wilson's league of nations linking Article Ten to constitutional principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Will Hays
Marion
Harding
Hays
New England
Mississippi
Texas
Louisiana
Arkansas
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
West Virginia
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Kentucky
Wisconsin
Illinois
Tennessee
North Carolina
Wilson
League of Allons
Lincoln
Red Cross Roll Call Planned for Athens County
Preliminary plans for the fourth annual Red Cross roll call were set at a Saturday meeting of the Athens county Red Cross executive committee. Attorney M. D. Hughes was chosen director and will attend Columbus meetings to finalize plans. The national drive runs November 11 to 25, with Athens starting on election day November 2. Half of the dollar membership stays locally to aid the health program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Athens County
Red Cross Executive Committee
Dean Voigt
W. A. Carpenter
John H Preston
Henry Zenner
Milton Hughes
M. D. Hughes
Columbus
Athens
Hughes
John Easterling Pleads Guilty in Non Support Case
In Justice of the Peace court of P W Helwig John Easterling of Carbondale pleaded guilty to non support of his wife and children in July 1919. He was allowed to return home on promise to pay the fine but neglected to do so and was brought back from Milwaukee to answer for non payment. He was tried and required to pay 67 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of Peace
P. W
Longworth 70 to Speak in Athens County Visit
Congressman and Mrs Nicholas Longworth will honor Athens County with a Saturday visit on October 9. Longworth will address the Republican Voters at 7 pm in the opera house, with Judge L G Worstell as chairman. Mrs Longworth, the only woman on the state Republican executive committee, may also speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Longworth
Alice Roosevelt
Athens County
I. M. Foster
Longth
Opera House
L. G. Worstell
Longworth
Republican State Executive Committee
World Series Opener Reports Fine Day in New York
World series weather in New York on the opener day. Clear and cool conditions with only a light breeze after showers at night. By 8 A M the sky was blue, sun bright, and mist dispersed, promising near perfect playing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Labor leader opposes Texas anti strike law
Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor warns organized labor against the Texas legislature act allowing the governor to declare martial law in strike areas to keep ports and railroads open. He links the measure to Galveston longshoremen actions, condemns the crackdown on freedom, and urges constitutional protections while labor fights the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Texas
Morrison
Hobby
Galveston
Ibor
Moonshine raid fines levied on three Sugar Creek men
The county prosecutor announced legal action after a big moonshine raid. Nathan Reynolds Frank Kellman and West Barstow pleaded guilty to keeping a place where intoxicating liquors were sold and were fined 200 dollars plus costs by Justice of the Peace P. W. Helwig. They may pay the balance in 20 dollar monthly installments or face jail if installments fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Helwig
Nathan Reynolds
Frank Kellman
Sugar Creek
West Barstow
Carbondale
Ohio College Sports: Meeting on basketball schedule in Columbus
Ohio conference representatives coaches and managers met Monday evening in Columbus to arrange a basketball schedule for Ohio University. Coach Finsterwald and Assistant Grover oversee the tentative plan which will be released later. Officials and referees will be chosen by the committee formed at the gathering amid talks on professionalism in college athletics. No definite actions were taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Conference
Columbus
Ohio University
Finsterwald
Grover
Higher Court Upheld Haywood Conviction in I W W Case
The United States court of appeals for the Chicago district today upheld the conviction of "Big Bill" Haywood and 93 other I W W. members on charges arising from alleged violations of wartime acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Court of Appeals For
Chicago District Today
Big Bill" Haywood
Poland Again Appeals to U S for Wheat Aid
On October 5 and 6 1920 reports from London and Washington describe Poland seeking U S food assistance amid ongoing Polish offensives against Bolshevik forces. The Polish legation formally urged the State Department for 150000 tons of wheat to feed the population over the next three months as Polish troops advance toward strategic fronts near Lida and Mir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Russia
Riga
Tamboff
Saternoff
Kazan
Leon Trotsky
Russian War Department
Isvestia
Trotsky
Moscow
Tare
Pilsudski
Warsaw
Berlin
Vilna
Versailles
Mir
Lida
Washington
Poland
United States
State Department
Legation
Junior World Series opens between St Paul and Baltimore
In Baltimore on October 5 a Junior World Series game drew early crowds as 20 000 to 25 000 fans were expected to attend the minor championship showdown between St Paul and Baltimore, with gates opening at noon for the anticipated clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Mad
St. Paul
Millfield and Carbondale gambling operators fined
R H Wade Arthur Triplett Garfield Grimes and Howson and Featherstone were fined 50 dollars and costs by Justice P W Helwig on charges of operating slot machines and punch boards. Each pleaded guilty but claimed ignorance of the law. The judge suspended 25 dollars of each fine and the men were released after paying the remainder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Wade
Millfield
Arthur Triplett
Garfield Grimes
Millfield Restauant
Howson and Featherstone
Carbondale
P. W. Helwig
Helwig
Thugs Spare Man as Death Penalties Rise in Cleveland
George Chenosky told police two weeks of murder sentences saved his life after a hold up in Cleveland. He said his attackers argued about killing him but recalled slayers were being sent to the chair, so they decided to spare him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
George Chenosky
Chenosky
Athens City Passes Air Tight Liquor Ordinance
At the request of Mayor Roush and Prosecutor Bartels, Athens city council passed a stringent liquor control ordinance. It imposes a fine of 100 to 500 dollars for manufacturing, transporting, distributing, or keeping a place for intoxicants, with allowances for private possession in dwellings not open to the public. The measure aims to curb bootlegging and sales beyond private premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roush
Bartels
Athens
Pa Tseisers
Shane
City may limit trucks to two tons on streets
Councilman W. B. Blackwood urged an ordinance to curb heavy hauling by state trucks used for coal and other materials. He cited eight ton vehicles damaging Central Avenue and related streets during thaw. Service Director Williams backed limits to protect the water plant and streets, noting cost to fence the water supply. Council indicated support for a two ton truck limit on city streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Blackwood
Blackwood
State Hospital
Central Avenue
State Street
Cemetery Street
West Union Street
Richland Avenue
Williams
Union Street
Council
Knights of Pythias Night at Hall Delights Community
At K of P hall Friday night October 8 good music and best of order described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Hall
Senator Borah Aims to Back Republican Ticket
United Press reports from Marion dated October 6 quote Senator Borah Idaho stating he will work for the election of the Republican ticket and oppose the League of Nations. He adds he will devote his efforts to the achievement of both peace and national strength in his future speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Clapper
United Press
Marion
Harding Y
Senator Borah
Idaho
League of Nations
Formosa Report Sketches Aerial Event Details
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an aerial or space event in Formosa. Readable elements mention a location, a time frame, and several unclear actions or outcomes. Entities and specifics are too fragmentary to identify fully.
Free P of Political for Every Reader in Athens Messenger
A political pamphlet offers voters an impartial view of party platforms and the Soviet government, urging citizens to know both sides. Free copies are mailed to readers with a small postage return, via a coupon to Frederic J. Haskin, Athens Messenger Information Bureau, Washington, D. C. toward a health education note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Athens Messenger
America
Frederic J. Haskin
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
Chua
Also Mentioned on This Page
Zach
Johnson
Coolley
Fly
Portland
Shamokin
Lancaster
Atlantic City
Athletics
Spokane
Enning
Rube
Red Groso
City
South
Justice Helwig
Ohio College Sports Talked
Bir
Dublin
Sinn
Earl Curzon
Krassin
Athens City
Chauncey, Ohio
Sagan of
Altiuide
Formosa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!