Football Season Begins At Ohio University And Athens High
Ohio University coach Russell Finsterwald welcomes 25 uniformed candidates to the first practice as the 1922 season looms. With eight varsity spots open, position battles form the focus as letter men depart, including Jefferson, Wade, Fibre, Fuller and Loomis, while Littler and Chaffer stand out in early drills.
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Ohio University
Russell Finsterwald
Fetter
Littler
Fisher
Chaffer
Patterson
Richland Avenue
O. C. Bird
Finsterwald
Jefferson
Wade
Fibre
Fuller
Loomis
Barick
Pope
Kinkaid
Middleton
Smith
Moritz
Rice
Walsh
Crook
Leading Hitters From Major Leagues
Top hitters listed with averages: National League Hornsby St Louis 393 Tierney Pittsburg 378 Miller Chicago 353 Bigbee Pittsburg 352 Grimes Chicago 352 American League Bisler St Louis 422 Me Srolpose ca csced warecees 1800 Speaker Cleveland 875 Heilmann Detroit 858 Tobin St Louis 336.
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National League
Hornsby
St. Louis
Tierney
Pittsburg
Miller
Chicago
Bigbee
Grimes
American League
Bisler
Detroit
Tobin
Missouri Freshman Starts 1500 Mile Walk to College
Benjamin Leader completed a 1500 mile trek from New York City to Columbia to enroll at the University of Missouri. He carried a violin and has a job at a local movie theatre to fund his education and plans to walk home for vacations.
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Columbia
Benjamin Leader
Leader
New York City
University of Missouri
Pennant Race Tightens as Browns Beat Tigers
The Browns beat the Tigers to gain a half game on the Yankees, who travel west to open a series in Chicago. The Yanks lead the Browns by one game with 17 remaining, while the Giants hold a 54 54 lead over the Pirates in the National League. The pennant chase tightens as the Yanks and Giants face tough schedules and the Browns urge fast starts.
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Browns
Yanks
Tigers
Chicago
Giants
Pirates
St. Louis
Integrity of baseball proven by roughshod Sox beat Yankees
Davis J. Walsh argues baseball is honest as the Red Sox defeat the Yankees in a pennant chase. He notes teams’ rough play, bench clearing actions, and several ex-Yankees contributing to Boston wins, suggesting any hidden understanding is only in front offices.
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SOX
Walsh
Davis J. Walsh
International News Service
New York
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Browns
Red Sox
Yankees
St. Louis
Yanks
Billy Evans
Jack Quinn
Alex Ferguson
Gotham
del ‘Pratt
Rip"Collins
Johnny Mitchell
Tilden Faces Tough Fourth Round As Tourney Progresses
Philadelphia dispatch notes a growing belief that champion Tilden may falter before the final, with Pat O Hara Wood hailed as a dangerous foe in the fourth round. Analysts say Tilden must maintain top form to oust potential rivals Wallace Johnson Zenso Shimadzu Dick Williams and Gerald Patterson en route to a possible rematch with Bill Johnston.
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David J. Walsh
Philadelphia
Mr.Tilden
Mr. Tilden
Pat O'Hara Wood
O'Hara Wood
Tilden
Bill Johnston
Johnston
Alonzo
Vincent Richards
Yesterday's Major League Home Run Totals Report
Severeid notes St. Louis context with yesterday's home runs and league totals. American League total 481 home runs, National League total 454.
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St. Louis
American
National
Athens High to Use Mill Street Playground for Football Practice
The Mill street playground is discontinued as a public play area and will be used by Athens High School football squad for practice. There is no playground director currently.
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Mill Street
Athens High School
Royal Lancer Wins St Leger at London Race
In London on September 13 Royal Lancer won the St Leger with Silurian second and Ceylonese third.
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Royal Lancer
London
Silurian
Yesterday's results and today's schedule across leagues
Yesterday in the American Association Columbus defeated Indianapolis 5 to 4 in game one and 3 to 1 in game two. Toledo beat Louisville 5 to 3 in game one and 3 to 2 in game two. Kansas City topped St. Paul 4 to 1. Minneapolis defeated Milwaukee 5 to 3. St. Louis beat Detroit 8 to 6. Cleveland defeated Chicago 8 to 2. St. Louis at Philadelphia and Pittsburgh at Boston postponed by rain. Today Indianapolis visits Columbus, Kansas City hosts St. Paul, Louisville plays Toledo, Milwaukee hosts Minneapolis. In the American League New York visits Chicago, Boston at St. Louis, Philadelphia at Detroit, Washington at Cleveland. In the National League Chicago at New York, St. Louis at Philadelphia in two, Pittsburgh at Boston in two, Cincinnati at Brooklyn.
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American Association Club
Pet
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Kansas City Tae
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Louisville
Toledo
Columbus
New York
Aisss
St. Louis
Wee
Detroit
Siderrs
Chicago Er
Cleveland
Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Chicago
Sesses
Brooklyn
Kansas City
American Association
Germans Born for Every Frenchman Rote Phrase Echoes
A terse wartime line notes that three Germans are born for every Frenchman, implying heavy casualties and the grim toll of occupation while highlighting the harsh rhetoric of the era.
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Ger
Pole Kitty Attracted By Phonograph Music in Mansfield
A home party on Home Avenue Mansfield encountered a skunk drawn by a phonograph recital. The animal approached during a porch gathering as the music played, exposed its odor, and fled when the concert ended and the machine stopped.
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Pole Kitty
International News Service
Mansfield, CO
Home Avenue
Perrytown Equity Exchange Donates Share of Profits to Church
Perrytown Texas firm the Equity Exchange, a grain trading group of local farmers, votes to dedicate a portion of net profits to churches. The directors urge members to choose which denomination will benefit, claiming regional first in adopting such a plan.
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Perrytown
Tex
Mamben
Sisler Heads 1922 American League MVP Contenders
George Sisler of the St. Louis Browns is poised to win the 1922 American League MVP as Ty Cobb nears retirement. Billy Evans argues Sisler’s all around season, from pitching beginnings to first base mastery and stellar fielding, marks him the era’s standout player.
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Billy Evans
George Sisler
St. Louis Browns
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Sisler
University of Michigan
St. Louis
Sister
Hal Chase
Sissiler
Connie Mack
Browns
Browns Rally Past Tigers to Narrow Gap With Yanks
George sister sidelined making the Browns win 86 to ? The Browns erased a deficit to beat Detroit 86. They move within one game of the Yankees as rain postponed Pirates and Cardinals. White Sox turned a triple play but failed to score. Indians crushed their game 83 behind the four‑man first inning triple play by Collins Johnson Sheely and Yaryan.
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George Sister
Browns
Yanks
Tigers
White Sox
Indians
Collins
Johnson
Sheely
Yaryan
Logan High Receives Four New Phi Delta Theta Pledges
The Phi Delta Theta fraternity announces the pledging of four Logan High School seniors from the class of 1922. The new pledges are William Rochester, Henry Watson, Earl Soliday, and Byron Blair, all noted as prominent Logan youths.
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LOGAN
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
William Rochester
Henry Watson
Earl Soliday
Byron Blair
Logan’ High School
Raden
Athens High football squad begins practice ahead of New Lexington game
Almost 50 aspirants report for Athens high school's football tryouts under Coach Torrance at Mill Street. Returning players include the Swiers brothers and Guthrie, with others like Jacobs and Captain Sweeney. First game against New Lexington set for September 30 as forward passing and punting duties are refined.
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Athens High School
Mill Street
Doug” Torrance
Swiers Brothers
Murray City
Guthrie
Orgeon
Jacobs
Conneaut
Ohio
New Lexington
Athens
Sweeney
Torrance
Sisler Likely Out of Browns Yankees Series
St Louis Sept 13 George Sisler Browns first baseman probably will miss the vital series with the New York Yankees opening next Saturday. He sat out yesterday with a strained shoulder from a throw made Monday by Walter Gerber the Browns shortstop.
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ST. Louis
George Sisler
St. Louis Browns
New York Yankees
Sisler
Browns
Walter Gerber
Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Swartz at Middleport Hill
Relatives and friends gathered at the Swartz home in Middleport on September 10 to honor Mrs. Swartz with a birthday celebration. Ninety attendees from Athens, Coolville, and Middleport enjoyed a cafeteria-style picnic and piano music before a cake lit with candles marked the occasion.
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Middleport
Albert Swartz
Middleport Hill
McKay
Kampf
Coolville
Athens
Awilda Beam
Swartz
J. E. Bailey
George Meighen
Elkins
Mabel Mitchell
Forest Meighen
Super
Gunder
Ed Carlton
Etta
Ora Dunfee
Bessie Taylor
Florene Frame
Oscar Gunder
F. B. Tidd
Ray Smith
Jennie Smith
Herbert Chambers
Miller Beam
Pratts Fork
Delbert Gaul
Sumner
Ralph Super
Clinton
N. Y
Poke and Poke Items Highlight Vague Historical Note
Fragmentary OCR reads as an obscure local mention, referencing names or places with poor legibility. It hints at a date and people but provides no clear event, outcome, or actors to form a precise summary.
Alec and Cled Instigate Unclear Incident Says Noted Alias
Fragmentary OCR reads Alec and Cled tied to an unstated event. No clear date place or organization is provided. Further readable context remains unavailable.
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Rae Welts
Peere We
C. M. Bond
Barrett
Middletown
Roach
Jack Pixler
West Virginia Hills
Monty” Campbell
Missouri
Athens Messenger
Tara
Eddie
Jesse Sweetzer
Divine Aid
Business House
Tony Cobb
Cardinals
Braves
Phillies
Athens County
Beasley
Mart Ling
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Nish Theinet
Alec
Cled
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