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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1927
Page
2
Four hundred fifty to five hundred Japanese marines were ordered to Shanghai from Yokosuka navy base and to embark soon on the cruiser Yakumo. The move adds to an estimated 35,000 armed foreigners already in Shanghai including volunteers and police.
Cre at o Frost a teacher at the High Jaw school in Meigs county is named in a suit filed in the Meigs county common pleas court. The petition cites five errors in a probate judgment against Frost for punishing Ida Schnider a 10 year old pupil. Frost was fined 10 dollars plus costs 15 76 with a motion for new trial overruled. Two Parker cases settled out of court. Ernest Davidson found guilty of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and sentenced to six months in jail.
Relatives report Reverend Horace Robson teaching at a Nanking university was injured in a riot and taken to a Nanking hospital. Earlier messages said he and his wife and three children were safe aboard a ship, but a later, more reliable report confirms the hospital injury.
Georg Cundiff of Syracuse pleads guilty to possessing equipment for manufacturing intoxicating liquor. He pays part of a $100 fine plus costs, makes arrangements to pay the rest, and is released after arraignment before Judge Cora B. Roberts yesterday afternoon.
In Middleport on April 1 the guild of the M E church will hold a market at the Grogan meat market.
George McHaffie of Middleport was arrested by Constable H P Mayer on Wednesday evening after his wife filed non support charges. He was jailed overnight but released after arranging to provide support.
Mrs. Henry Copen of Middleport sustained a serious arm burn after lifting a pan of boiling turpentine from the stove. While carrying the pan outside she knocked it over spilling turpentine on herself while forcing a locked screen open.
Mrs Hawkins of Middleport hosted her bridge club on Second street Thursday evening. Mrs Fichinger of Middleport entertained the M E church Class No 6 on Third street Thursday night. Mrs Hobart of Middleport hosted her bridge club on Lincoln street Wednesday evening.
The Baptist church hosted a surprise birthday gathering at Mrs. Gaylord James's home on Fifth Street Wednesday evening.
Mrs G E Rummell of Barberton and Mrs Francis Price of Columbus visit friends in Minersville. Mark Adams of Reno was a business visitor here yesterday.
A series of brief notices lists Mrs Vance Stewart and Esther Chambers traveling to Columbus and Delaware for short visits. Dr C A Poindexter and Mrs Poindexter returned from Cincinnati, while Mrs Don Allen came back from McArthur. Other locals including George Bradford Fred Hamilton C Paisley J Lauks Sandy Murray Ella McEshinny H B Miller Homer Cook Tom Ferguson R A Miller Paul Rust and Owen Rust are noted as visiting or traveling to nearby towns and returning home.
Henry Ul. Farrell notes Pennant chances for the Philadelphia Athletics rest on depth. Mack lines up two solid players for every infield and outfield position, with Cobb Collins Wheat as veteran pinch hitters and Cochrane Perkins Fox catching. Ehmke Gray Rommell Quinn Groves Walberg Pate among pitchers strengthen the staff.
In Pinehurst North Carolina on April 1 Walter Hagen and Emmett French both posted 141 to lead the 1927 United North and South Open. Bobby Cruickshank sits third with 143 while Peter O Hara is fourth with 144. Johnny Golden and Johnny Farrell are close behind at 148 and 146 after an afternoon of strong play.
In Tampa Florida the Washington Senators defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5 to 4 for their third consecutive win. Key players contributed as the Senators pulled ahead late in the game.
The St. Louis Cardinals star Jim Bottomley set a driving in runs record with twelve RBIs in a 1923 game against Brooklyn. Wilbert Robinson’s earlier mark of eleven RBIs was observed from the bench. Bottomley hit six times, including three singles, a double and two home runs, scoring twelve runs.
In Augusta Ga on April 1 William Tilden II and Sandy Weiner advance to the semi finals of the South Atlantic tennis tourney men's singles pending weather. Yesterday they defeated Jack Mooney of Atlanta and Colonel Waites Johnson of Fort Bragg N C in the doubles quarter finals 6 1 6 3.
In San Antonio, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Detroit Tigers 8 to 4 after breaking a 4 to 4 tie in the eighth inning with a burst of offense. The Pirates capitalized on the late rally to pull away.
Ohio tennis players train for a varsity tryout led by Coach Bird. Lutz and Burkholder from last year's freshmen show promise with strong serves and net play. Herb McConshay and Walton return as top varsity candidates, plus new freshmen Gross and Rosenthal push competition. Courts need repair but two courts will be reserved for varsity use.
Miami Beach report says Miss America ran a mile straight in salt water at 78.02 miles per hour. Gar Wood piloted the boat involved in the event.
Bud Taylor and Tony Canzoneri will make a second attempt to decide the world bantamweight title. In West Palm Beach Florida the Reds rallied in the ninth to score four runs and defeat the New York Yankees 4 to 3. The first match last week ended in a draw.
Philadelphia Phillies manager STUFFY McMINNIS stresses that team success in the pennant race hinges on pitching and Fresco Thompson. He expresses faith in Thompson and notes satisfactory outfield and catching, while cautious about early season predictions but confident the club will compete hard.
The Louis Browns easily defeated Shreveport 14 to 6 as Chicago White Sox spectators watched. No injuries reported and Browns offense dominated early with a strong pitching performance.
Hugo Lindquist of Cornell TI has been named captain of the 1928 basketball team. He hails from Bloomington Illinois and earns the leadership role as the season approaches.
Several graduates who once played for Ohio University will oppose the Bobcats in a tomorrow afternoon practice. Sweeney Wise Theisen Barstow Grover Knox Darnell Givens and others will see action. Coach Peden may start an infield with McKinley Bayless Williams Murray Swearingen and Rhodes. Two weeks remain until the season opener against Miami at Oxford with the first two games away.
Eddie Roush signs a three year deal to play for the New York Giants in Chattanooga Tennessee. Reported salary ranges from twenty six thousand nine hundred to twenty five thousand dollars.
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