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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1922

Page

6

Parkin Shines as Iowa Quarterback in Yale Victory

Leland Parkin of Iowa University dominates Yale game with ball carrying and passing. Despite strong all around protection, Parkin's open field running, speed, and field vision key the Hawkeyes' win, following a legacy of great quarterbacks like Aubrey Devine.

New York Leland Parkin Iowa University Yale Parkin Ale Lawa Vincent Stevenson Pennsylvania Benny Boynton Willams Locke Tarkin Ned Mahan Harvard Aubrey Devine Iowa Devine

Auto crashes with caution sign in Bridgeport

An automobile carrying a "Let's Be Careful" sign crashed into a post in Bridgeport. The sole driver escaped injury.

Bridgeport

Detroit Mayor Fires Wrathful Letter at Chicago Pastor

Detroit Mayor James Couzens responds to a remark by Rev. Lewelyn Brown of Temple Baptist Church. Couzens dictating a forceful letter to Brown and releasing it to the press to share suggestions for preparations for the second coming of Christ. Brown had criticized Chicago Mayor William Hale Thompson during an event. Brown reportedly said Detroit would greet Christ with coolness, comparing Chicago’s reception.

Detroit Lewelyn Brown Temple Baptist Church William Hale Thompson Chicago James Couzens Brown Brown

Navy Coach Aims For Crack Back Field In 1922

The United States Naval Academy projects a strong football year in 1922 led by coach Bob Folwell. Hamilton is expected to shine as Navy seeks a repeat performance after a 13 to 7 loss to Penn State last season.

W. H. Hamilton United States Naval Academy Navy Penn State Bob Folwell California Andy Smith Penn Harvard Lehigh University of Washington Georgia Tech Carnegie Tech

Stars and Records Highlight Mixed Baseball News

Hughey Jennings praises pitcher Jonnard as a future NL star despite vision flaws. Max Carey and John Gooch share a unique six-hit game record for Pittsburg. Chick Galloway and Rigney hailed as top AL shortstops, Everett Scott’s World Series fielding criticized. Batting streaks see Sisler 41 in a row, Cobb 40. Williams 28, Pratt 23, Tobin 21. Rommel and Harris set AL pitching marks in 1922. Trade talk links Rip Collins to Detroit. Moran eyes Reds for World Series. Walsh exits as umpire and becomes deputy sheriff in Meriden.

George Sisler Ty Cobb Ken Williams Pratt Tobin

Land Marines Patrolling Chinese Rebel Stronghold Foo-Chow

American British and Japanese marines landed to preserve order at Foo-Chow capital of Fukien province after a rebel faction set up a revolutionary government in the city. Dispatch from Shanghai reports the latest outbreak of fighting in China.

London Foo-Chow China Shanghai Foo- Chow Fukien Province

Chauncey Beats Buchtel In Long Season-Ending Game

Chauncey triumphed 6 to 0 over Buchtel in a three hour contest watched by about ten fans. Hartley and Whitlatch powered Chauncey with doubles and timely hits as Withem excelled on the mound after a rough start. This finale leaves Chauncey with a 2 3 record and reflects a tight, laborious finish at the local park.

Chauncey Buechtel Bob" Wolford Ashville Buchtel Rife Rasp Smathers McDaniels Earich Whitlatch Hartley J. White Whitliteh Morrison Withem

Preview of 1922 Football Season at Penn State and Centre College

Billy Evans surveys early 1922 prospects noting Penn State under Bezdek faces a lean schedule with few top opponents after losing Killinger. He highlights Centre College under Moran missing star McMillin, the Harvard clash a key test, and Centre's past shocks to Crimson as signs of uneven strength this year.

Sirous Harvard Moran Killinger Bezdek Penn State Charley Moran Centre College Bo" McMillin Centre McMillin Crimson Little Southern College

Solomon Shot by Guard During Escape Attempt at Atlanta Prison

Milton Solomon, a convict in Atlanta, was shot twice by guard Walker as he tried to escape from the federal building while being brought to testify in a government dope smuggling case against John Owens. Walker was arrested.

Atlanta Milton Solomon United States Penitentiary Walker Solomon Federal John Owens

United States submarine boat aground near Buzzard's Bay

New London Conn Oct 16 The United States steamship boat 31 is reported aground near Cuttybank Buzzard's Bay A tug has been sent from the submarine base to assist her.

New London Conn United States Agle Cuttybank Buzzard’s Bay

Four Cents a Mile New Airplane Rate

London announces a tariff of four cents per mile for the new London Berlin air service. The rate sets the price for passengers and cargo on inaugural routes linking the two capitals with the proposed air corridor.

London London-Berlin

Middy Star Leads Navy Versus West Point

Vincent Conroy anchors the Navy quarterback role as the Middies prepare for the big annual clash with Army. The captain’s play last year highlighted his trusted leadership and key performances for Annapolis.

Vincent Conroy United States Naval Academy West Point Middies Army Rob Folwell Annapolis Conroy

Real Estate Transfers Across Several Townships

The notice lists multiple transfers in Jacksonville Waterloo Township Buchtel Nelsonville and York with transfers involving Thomas McMennamy Elijah Smith and others. Considerations are mostly $1 with a few substantial sums and large lots including 1700 acres in York and 81.20 acres in another parcel. An additional mine depth fact notes a United States mine at half a mile deep with 139 degree temperature.

Jacksonville Thomas McMennamy Elijah Smith Frank L. Kempton Jas. Carey Waterloo Township Bishop Marks Jesse McKere A. R. Minnear Vada Minnear New Marshfield John and Sylvester Jones David Luella Pinning York Minerva Tipton Clarence Tipton United States

Series at New York unlikely next season

The piece argues the all New York World Series idea is fading. It cites the Tigers and White Sox as strong contenders, the Browns as threats, and notes the Yankees face morale and repeating pennant challenges. It laments Miller Huggins as a possible change for a chance to win again.

New York Davis J. Walsh Tigers White Sox Browns Yanks Giants Boston Red Sox Cobb Gleason Willie Kamm Kamm Sox Dick Kerr Cubs Athletics Red Sox Yankee Miller Huggins

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Hughey Jennings Jonnard Jonnnard Max Carey John Gooch Pittsburg Chick Galloway The Rigney Galloway Everett Scott Yankees Scott Philadelphia Athletics Eddie Rommel Bryan Harris Rip” Collins Boston Collins Joe Bush Pat Moran Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Bee Moran Reds Aew Abenes ED Walsh Walsh Meriden Land Marines Smith Mseer Muller Billy Evans University For Washington Washington University of Southern California Stanford Wilcox Ludeke de Groot Brick” Miller Nisbet Berkey Nichols Erb Clark Spaulding Perry Gallagher Beam Witter Tad Jones North Carolina Glen Warner Lafayette Warner Eliot Pitt Chauncey Abr Beg H. Earich Hgrover Corbin Rf Tree Eae Iy Bradfield If Whitlateh McGraynon Rite Shrieber White D. Earich G. Rasp Wolford P Peewee Nittany Lions Syracuse Peng EdDie Herbert Dear While AMSAT Service, Lee Buchtel Michael Shemsky Charles Ida Grim Nelsonville J. Walt Graham Jas. W. Graham Guardian E. R. Rink D. N. Gorsuch Ivan V. Kinny Ralph and Ethel Henry Esther S. Tolliver Martin P. Ohlinger A. P. Scott E. E. Rosser M. A I. D. Krieg Board of Education Jas, L. Ervin C. J Carson Sanders, Jr Avery Etter Aedtter Burley Lice Aggett & Myers Tosacco Co
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