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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1922
Page
6
The piece argues Urban Shocker would anchor St. Louis Browns in a World Series as a top pitcher with a sharp mix of pitches. It notes his pinches skill, stamina, and potential three-start impact, stressing Shocker's pivotal role if the Browns reach the series.
Baseball legend Eddie Collins shares memories from World Series play, noting mental strain off the field during delays, a key moment for Willie Schang in 1913, and Amos Strunk’s bet on a Squeeze that influenced a 1910 game. He contrasts Connie Mack’s bench energy with Bill Klem’s calm, concluding it’s great to play in a series and even better to win.
In American Association play Kansas City beat Indianapolis 4 3 in game one and Indianapolis won 4 3 in game two. Minneapolis defeated St Paul 6 4. In the American League New York 4 Detroit 3, Washington 4 St Louis 3, Cleveland swept Boston 7 4 and 3 2 in two games. National League action St Louis 8 Boston 4 and Pittsburgh 6 Philadelphia 1. A Japanese scientist claims synthetic petroleum was produced from fish oil and clay.
Williams of St. Louis and Ruth of New York homered yesterday along with Collins of St. Louis. The National League had none in the day. American League totals reach 495 to 481 in the National League.
New York report lists Italian Joe Gans of Brooklyn defeating Nate Siegel of Boston over 12 rounds. Also noted is George Eagle from California earning a decision over Charley Pitts of Australia in ten rounds.
Maurice Heuman of Jackson Michigan, 56, remains a standout catcher for Jackson Council No 57 United Commercial Travelers. He plays at a high level, once posting a three base hit and a two bagger in five at bats. Earlier he played for Fremont club in 1888 and 1889 in the Ohio Central League.
A NEA Service survey shows major league cities under the American Association host large scale baseball pools. Kansas City leads with about 5000 weekly players across cigar stores and offices, while Indianapolis and Toledo attract thousands, selling 10 to 25 cent tickets for daily and weekly pools. Prizes reach 80 dollars daily and 500 dollars weekly with daily profits estimated around 6000 dollars in cities handling ten thousand dollars weekly.
International League pitcher MYRL BROWN, sold from Reading, Pa., to Pittsburg for 20000 dollars, the highest price paid in the league. He won his first three starts for the Pittsburg club and is an Albright College graduate.
The clipping lists leading hitters from the Major Leagues and National League with averages for players such as Cobb of Detroit Speaker of Cleveland Heisman of Detroit Toe of St. Louis Morparby of St Louis Tierney of Pittsburgh Miller Grimes and Bigbee with team affiliations. It indicates a focus on top batting averages and league leaders.
A report notes that the initial model of the current bicycle design was released in 1885 marking a key development in personal transport.
Jimory Herrin of Athens was injured by a fall of slate at the Carr Run mine near Chauncey on Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Warren Sprague treated him and he was transported by ambulance to Sheltering Arms hospital in Athens.
A report notes that concrete can be enhanced to mimic granite appearance by incorporating pulverized mica into the mix, illustrating an affordable alternative to natural stone finishes.
Thomas J. Champion a 29 year old restaurant operator from Youngstown and Pauline Anna Dorunda 16 a Cincinnati waitress were arrested by police on request of the girl's relatives. In juvenile court they obtained a marriage license showing they wed Saturday in the courthouse by a justice of the peace. The justice confirmed their story and the couple was released.
The St. Louis Browns lost 4-3 to the Washington Senators dropping two and a half games behind the Yankees. Van Gilder drove in three runs in the eighth with Harris and Rice doubles fueling the rally. Sisler left with a lame shoulder, Williams hit his 39th, while the Pirates beat the Phils 6-1 and the Giants rested, leaving them 5 1/2 games back.
Glazner held the Phillies scoreless until the ninth while Metevier Winn and Speaker sealed a double victory for the Indians 7-4 and 3-2 over the Red Sox. The Yankees won 4-3 behind timely hits from Phillette, the Tigers. Babe Ruth hit his 34th homer with Dugan aboard. Hornsby extended his hit streak to 22 games as the Cardinals defeated the Braves 8-4 in the season finale. Also note Queen Wilhelmina’s love of flowers and a 1010 cathedral in Masel, Switzerland.
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