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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1921

Page

2

Athens High School dominates Chauncey in football loss

Athens routed Chauncey 72 to 0 as the Red and Black attack led by Wilcox Batten Hughes Sweeney McKinley and Oldfield overwhelmed Chauncey’s young squad lacking a coach and substitutes. The second unit showed effort while Wellston looms next.

Athens High-Chauncey High Athens Chauncey Theisen L. H Farrell R. Buchanan Love R. G Shields Sams Butts McDaniel R. End Wilcox Battin Hughes Sweeney McKinley Oldfield Sharp Andy Nelson

Luhrig High to Open Season with Boys and Girls Games

The Plains report Luhrig High school will debut its season Friday afternoon with a boys team and a girls team meeting local squads. The boys show a new court and strong play under Mr. Fisk while the girls train under Principal Gryson for the opener.

the Plains Luhrig High School Mr. Fisk Princip. Gryson

Great race on today in Chesterville woods hamlet

The Chesterville woods hamlet hosts a local race today with residents and visitors gathering for the event. Organizers expected a brisk turnout as participants prepare for a close contest in the suburban setting.

Chesterville Ont Canadian Woods

Sensational Single G to Meet Ro mo lo in Grand Circuit

The sensational pacer Single G is set to race this afternoon against Romolo, a Canadian pacing mare with a 2:08 record, in a $500 purse Grand Circuit event.

Romolo Canada

Baseball scores from early American leagues

The American Association results list Columbus 13 over Minneapolis 4 and Louisville 7 over Kansas City 3. St. Paul beat Toledo 8 to 0, with Indianapolis 3 over Milwaukee 1 and St. Paul 7 Toledo 1. In the National League Chicago 8 Cincinnati 1 and Brooklyn 9 Boston 5. In the American League Boston 6 Philadelphia 1.

Louisville Ee Minneapolis Kansas City Toledo Fete Ewne Milwaukee Indianapolis Eer Ene St. Paul Cette Columbus Eeeewreree National League Nub New York Pittsburgee St. Louis Ereee Boston Brooklyn Ewe Cincinnati Criorno Eeenee Philadelphia Columbus Louisville St. Paul Toledo Indianapolis Chicago

Ohio Buckeyes prepare for Syracuse clash with Wild Bill Finsterwald

Coach Jule Finsterwald leads Ohio into a high intensity scrimmage as they finalize plans for Saturday's match with Syracuse. Twenty one players report for practice with lineup hints including Fibre Fuller Littler Loomis Wade Jeffers Patterson Campbell and Rheinhold. Buckeyes travel Friday morning and plan a 60 cent wire story of the game.

Jule Finsterwald Syracuse University Bill Finsterwald Ohio Fibre Littler Fuller Loomis Gillan Handley Lockhart Duvall Farick Rheinhold Pope O'Daffer Wade Jeffers Patterson Campbell Walsh Cleverly Fisher Steenrod Jefferson Syracuse

RicKard Seeks Willard Dempsey Title Bout Agreement

Tex Rickard expects Jess Willard to sign a contract to fight Jack Dempsey within days. He has mailed the contract and proposes a bout date between June 15 and July 6 with venues in America Canada or Mexico. Rickard hopes to stage the match at his Jersey City arena on July 1.

New York Tex Rickard Jess Willard Jack Dempsey Rickard America Canada Mexico Jersey City

Ruth hits 54th homer in final season at Philadelphia

Babe Ruth belted his fifty fourth and last homer of the season off Dave Keefe in Philadelphia. The Yankees swept the two-game set with six homers against the Athletics. The National Commission votes to start the World Series in Brooklyn, not on AL grounds, with A H Hearney chosen to preside over the Little World’s series between Baltimore and St Paul.

Babe Ruth Dave Keefe Philadelphia Athletics Yanks National Commission Brooklyn A. H. Hearney Baltimore St. Paul

Baseball Roundup Hits and Wins For Five Teams

Yesterday's hero Clarence Walker hit his twenty fourth homer for the Athletics but lost as the Reds won 5 to 4. Ivy Olson and Dutch Reuther homered as the Robins defeated the Braves 9 to 5. The Cubs used a fifth inning rally to beat the Reds 3 to 1.

Scortboard Clarence Walker Athletics Reds Ivy Olson Dutch Reuther Robins Braves Cubs

Hard Life for the Huggins Men

Henry L Farrell reports from Philadelphia that Miller Huggins and the New York Yankees face the Philadelphia Athletics in a two game series. The Yankees hold a one and a half game lead and aim to clinch a World Series berth by beating the Athletics in the Quaker City.

Henry L. Farrell United Press Philadelphia New York Yanks Miller Huggins Murderers Row Philadelphia Athletics Quaker Village Macs

Grove’s Laxative Bromide Tablets Headache Cold Remedy

Ad for Grove's Laxative Bromide Nine Tablets claims to relieve headaches caused by summer colds. The product emphasizes a genuine bottle bearing FE W Grove signature and urges buyers to ensure the correct spelling bromide and dosage 30 cents.

Grove FE. W. Grove

Mercury Moves Through Space At 30 Miles Per Second

Mercury, the swiftest traveler among the planets, speeds through space at thirty miles per second, illustrating the planet’s rapid motion in the solar system.

Entertaining Needle Club Hostesses Honor Guests

Mrs. Phil Weaver entertained the Athens Needle club and the Priscilla Needle club at Mrs. H. J. Brown's home on North Congress Street. Thirty members attended with guests Mrs. Raymond Walker Mrs. C. M. Copeland and Mrs. Kenneth C. Goodspeed. Women sewed chatted and enjoyed a two course luncheon.

Phil Weaver Athens Needle Club Priscilla Needle Club H. J. Brown North Congress Street

Seventh Birthday Party For Charles Strecker

Junior Party of Wednesday invited seventy children from the First M E Sunday School to celebrate Charles Franklin Strecker’s seventh birthday at his parents home 25 North College street. The 3:30 to 5:30 pm event featured indoor and outdoor games with Norris Beasley assisting. Mrs Frank Wolfe of Los Angeles helped entertain alongside the hostess.

M. E Charles Franklin Strecker C. Ju. Strecker North College Street Norris Beasley

Beasley Event Delights Children With Tokens and Photos

Mrs. F. J. Beasley and Mrs. Carl H. Beasley hosted a gathering where Kodak pictures were taken of the group and refreshments served. Girls received tiny nursing bottles for their dolls while boys got snapping frogs as favors.

F. J. Beasley Carl H. Beasley Kodak

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