Pomeroy Ousted From North Central College Association
Pomeroy high school is dropped from the North Central College association for shortening the school term to eight months. Middleport high school is admitted to the association. The move affects Pomeroy graduates needing admission tests for colleges outside state universities.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy High School
North Central College Association
Middleporth School
Ant Tare
Ohio State University
Ohio University
Delaware Ad Northern
Middleport High School
Board of Education
Middleport
Mrs J Goff to contest dismissal at Meigs County home
In Pomeroy on April 11 the trustees of the Meigs county children's home dismissed Mrs J Goff from the post of superintendent. Mrs Goff will fight the dismissal April 20 with a state civil service commission representative to hear charges. Judge C B Peppies is acting for Mrs Goff. Many witnesses are expected.
Eggs Packed for Pittsburgh Shipments Rise on Ohio River
Senator Cordill on the way to Pittsburgh reports the Cordill carries 1,800 cases of eggs and picks up large consignments at ports in Meigs County and at Marietta. Captain Mell O. Irwin notes an unprecedented spring volume of river egg shipments to Pittsburgh.
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Pomeroy
Senator Cordill
Pittsburgh
Gallipolis
Meigs County
Marietta
Mell O. Irwin
The
Cordil
Beatrice Glenn 35 Dies at Antiquity Heart Trouble
Mrs Beatrice Augusta Glenn 35 wife of Kerr Glenn died at their home in Antiquity Saturday evening from heart trouble. She was the mother of four children and the daughter of Morroe Pickens.
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Pomeroy
Beatrice Augusta Glenn
Kerr Glenn
Antiquity
Morroe Pickens
Churches Plan Busy Week Up to Easter Day
Pomeroy Bend churches in Middleport outline a busy Passover week with Passion Week services every evening except Saturday at 7 30 holy communion Thursday evening and a sunrise service Easter morning at 6. First Baptist conducts pre Easter services led by Rev F B Nafo of Lockland Ohio. Presbyterian midweek study Wednesday at 7 30 titled Peters Great Confession and several social and auxiliary meetings are scheduled.
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Heath M. L
First Baptist
F. B. Nafo
Baptist Church
Lockland
Ohio
Presbyterian
DIES IN CHICAGO FORMER RESIDENT JONES
Mr. Jones, a former resident of Middleport, died recently in Chicago. Word reached Mrs. F. G. Probst, noting the family was prominent in Middleport. His son-in-law Mrs Teoacher Jones was buried in Till cemetery.
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WM C. Jones
Ipolepor
Will €. Jones
Chicago
Mra. F. G. Probst
Ex Sheriff A P Ashworth in Serious Condition at Home
Ex sheriff A P Ashworth is reported in serious condition at his home on Butternut Avenue after a cerebral hemorrhage on Sunday morning. He is now said to be somewhat improved and remains under medical care in Pomeroy.
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A. P. Ashworth
Fide. Pomeroy
Butternut Avenue
WANT QUARTERS FOR MEN'S BIBLE CLASS AT POMEROY
The Simpson M E church men’s Bible class seeks larger quarters due to growth. A committee including John Sauv age, H P Smith, and Jesse Brewer will oversee. Proposal plans to split the first floor Sunday school room with partitions for men and women classes. Rev William Carpenter will teach the Methodist men’s class next Sunday.
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Pomeroy
Simpson M. FE
John Sauvage
H. P. Smith
Jesse Brewster
Seasion J
William Carpenter
Baptist School
Style Show by Pomeroy High Home Economics Class
POMEROY April 11 The Boys and Girls Glee clubs presented a pleasing concert at the school auditorium Friday evening. The home economics class staged a style show with gowns created by class members. Miss Mary Moore and Miss Helen McClaflin received floral tokens for their roles. Gowns may be purchased by attendees to fund materials and support school projects.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy High School
Mary Moore
Helen McClaflin
Chester Meet Plans for Community Forum Tuesday
Plans are complete for a community meeting here Tuesday night led by Peter Betzing township farm bureau chairman and speakers including W A Carman county farm bureau president G W Kreitler county agent and Prof Hayes of Chester high school. Family and local visitors are listed alongside a funeral in Nelsonville and hospital plans in Columbus.
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Peter Betzing
Township Farm Bureau
Iw. A. Carman
County Farm Bureau
G. W. Kreitler
Prof
Hayes
Chester High School
Margaret Gibbs
Helen
Columbus
Fred Clough
Cincinnati
Clarence McHartle
Val Reynolds
Edgar
Frank Bracelin
Reynolds
Nelsonville
Clifford Dewhurst
Ralph Howell
Ugu
John W. Gilmore
Seven Players Sent to Minor League by Mack
Philadelphia April 11 Manager Connie Mack of the Athletics sent eleven players to minor league teams shrinking the roster to 26. Charles Hates catcher moved to Pittsfield Eastern league. James Barbee outfielder to Reading Internationals. Five players released Metzler Wilson Hunter Sigafoos Waller reassigned to Wichita Falls Waco Portland Waterbury.
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Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics Tonight
Athletics
Rositer
Charles Hates
Viladelphia Americans
Martinsburg
W. Va
Pittsfield
Mang
James Barbee
Greensboro
Reading Internationals
Alex Metzler
Wichita Falls
Frank Wilson
Waco
M. A. Hunter
Dallas
Francis Sigafoos
Portland, Ore
Jud Waller
Waterbury
Conn
Jersey City Rally Beats Braves 16 4 in Eight Run Frame
Jersey City routed the Boston Braves 16 to 4 after trailing six innings. An eighth inning surge powered the home team as key players sparked the comeback in Jersey City New Jersey.
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Braves
Jersey City
N. J
Boston Braves
Only 2 Candidates Report for Outfield Duty
Coach Peden faces a thin outfield with only two candidates reporting for duty. He relies on two pitchers and one infielder to fill vacancies, with Greer as the lone regular, while Peg Fuller Agostinelli Barfoot and Murray remain possible options for the outfield.
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Greer
Agustinelli
Fuller and
Barfoot
Murray
Robert Marriottt
Peden
Peg” Fuller
Garden Station
Agostinelli
Fuller
Ohio
Bobcats
Bobcat
Sun Garden
Herb
Toporcer Eyes Regular Role as Cardin als Substitute
George Toporcer, famed for his light vision and heavy spectacles, is courted by four National League clubs while remaining a substitute with the St. Louis Cardinals. His unique major league path includes a 1926 pennant contribution and a .408 batting average as a pinch hitter last season.
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ST. Louis
George Toporcer
St. Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn Superbas
Phillies
Toporcer
Jersey City
Larry Sutton
Superbas
Dick Kinsella
Giants
Ernie Landgras
Syracuse
Branch Rickey
Cardinals
Critz Refuses to Sign With Cincinnati Reds
New York April 11. Hughey Critz declines to sign a Reds contract and George Kelly from the Giants will cover second base. Ed Roush is with the Giants, replaced by Walter Christensen in center field. Pete Donohue to pitch the opener with Ray Kremer for Pittsburgh.
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New York
Cincinnati Nationals
Hughey Critz
George Kelly
New York Giants
Ed Roush
Giants
Roush
Walter Christensen
American Association
Reds
Pete Donohue
Cincinnati
Ray Kremer
Pittsburgh
Donohue
Bubbles Hargrave
Ford
Wittsburgh
Knife Pleats Define A Practical Dress Skirt
A knife pleated skirt features pleats held in place by rows of stitching creating a structured practical silhouette. The design emphasizes clean lines and durable construction for everyday wear.
1926 American League Leaders Summary
The 1926 AL stat leaders list includes Pennant winner New York, leading batter Bib Falk and Lou Gehrig for hits and runs, Babe Ruth for triples and games, George Burns and Lew Gehrig for doubles, Fred Spurgeon for home runs, Johnny Mostil for sacrifice hits, George Able for steals, Rob Grove with 27 wins, and an ERA marking 2.51 as the best.
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New York
Jr. K. Manush
Detroit
Bib Falk
Chicago
Lou Gehrig
Babe Ruth
Sam Rice
Washington
George Burns
Cleveland
Lew Gehrig
Cee Eens
Uee
Fred Spurgeon
Johnny Mostil
Cee
George Able
Rob Grove
Philadelphia
Weess
Harris to miss opening game for Senators
The Senators start the season without Harris who is sidelined by a broken finger. Manager Stanley Harris will direct from the bench as Walter Johnson watches with a plaster cast. Tris Speaker is slated to boost the lineup with strong bat likely near .500 in camp.
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Washington
Senators
Stanley Harris
Mnes
Walter Johnson
Harris
Tris Speaker
Johnson
Coveleskie
Crowder
Braxton
Yanks Beat Brooklyn In 4-Run Victory
Brooklyn made three errors as the New York Yankees won another game 4 to 0. The Mets were not involved in this scoreline.
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Brooklyn
New York Yankees
Mound Duties Lean to Marberry. Stewart Sub for Harris
The lineup shift places Marberry in mound duties while Harris sits with Stewart replacing him at second base. All other positions stay the same as previously arranged.
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Marberry
Stewart
Harris
Phillies Fall Short to Orioles in Tight Exhibition
Baltimore edged Philadelphia 4 to 2 in a spring training game. The Phillies wrap up camp with the loss as both teams used pitchers to ring up the final score.
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Baltimore
Phillies
Baltimore Orioles
National League Leaders in 1926 Highlights
St. Louis and Pittsburgh players dominate the 1926 NL stat leaders with Jim Bottomley and Paul Waner among leading batters. Roy Kremer and Taylor Douthit appear in the standings as top teams contend for the pennant. Eddie Brown and others back notable totals for runs hits doubles triples and home runs with Waner posting high marks in hits and runs.
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St. Louis
Eugene Hargrave
Cincinnati
Hazen Cuyler
Pittsburgh
Edward Brown
Boston
Jim Bottomley
Paul Waner
Wack Wilson
Chicago
Taylor Douthit
Roy Kremer
Loughran to Meet Stribling May 4 at Ebbets Field
New York April 1. Heavyweight clash set for May 4 at Ebbets Field Brooklyn between Tom Loughran of Philadelphia and Young Stribling of Macon Georgia. Ten rounds, top price $5, calendar subject to state athletic commission approval.
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New York
Tommy Loughran
Philadelphia
Young Stribling
Macon
Humbert J. Fogazy
Ebbetsfield
Brooklyn
New York State Athletic Commission
Stribling
Loughran
Fugazy
Eddie Hoffman
Madison Square Garden
Ebbets Field
Toledo Reacquires Dewitt Le Bourveanu For Big Price
Dewitt Le bourveanu, top hitter in the American association last season, is repurchased by Toledo from the New York Saints. President Dick Meade calls the price one of the largest ever paid by a minor league club. Lebourveau hit .877 with 45 steals and 124 runs for Toledo before moving to the National League club.
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Toledo
Dewitt Lebourveanu
New York Saints
Dick Meade
Toledo Mud Hens
Lebourveau
Tigers overpower Oklahoma City Western, 14 to 3
Detroit Tigers offense capitalized on nine walks and five errors to defeat the Oklahoma City Western league club 14 to 3. The Tigers out-hit the opponents eight to ten, pulling away with a dominant late innings performance.
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Tigers
Oklahoma City
Okla
Detroit Tigers
Ruth Shows Why He Is High Price In Exhibition Games
New York reports show Babe Ruth drawing 35 000 fans over two Brooklyn exhibition games as the season opens. Ruth homered and drove in two runs in the first game and singled three times in the second to spark a 4 3 win. Also noted: Rogers Hornsby Eddie Roush Tris Speaker Ty Cobb and Eddie Collins contributing strong performances and big gate receipts for the Giants Senators and Athletics across multiple cities.
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W.P
Babe Ruth
Brooklyn
Babe
Ruth
The
Robins
New York Giants
Rogers Hornsby
Eddie Roush
Roush
Senators
Hornsby
Tris Speaker
Washington Senators
Giants
Ty Cobb
Athletics
Eddie Collins
Philadelphia
Newark
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