Athens and rivals enter district track meet at Pomeroy
Athens Pomeroy Galipolis and Point Pleasant high schools enter the district track meet at Pomeroy with Athens aiming for a strong showing despite limited outdoor practice. Wilson leads sprint events while Neal Perkins Archer Ong Norris McKinstry Fields and others fill the Big Red lineup under coaches Hatch and Newcombe as prep shifts to Ironton league action May 1 and state hopes in Chillicothe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Pomeroy
Galipolis
Point Pleasant
Wilson
Neal
Perkins
Archer
Ong
Norris
McKinstry
Chillicothe
Big Red
11 Inning Tie Ends Reds Cubs Battle in Darkness
Cincinnati and Chicago fought 11 innings ending 5 to 5 as darkness halted play. Luque wildness and an error helped Chicago tie in the ninth. May relieved for Cincinnati as Shannon drove in the tying run. Both teams used three pitchers. key hits came from Pinelli Luque Roush Hartnett and Pipp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeace
Cincinnati
Chicago
Cubs
Reds
Luque
Picinich
Donohue
May
Shannon
Kaufmann
Cooney
Hartnett
Cinnatt
LiYors
Adams
Wilson
Pinelli
Roush
Freigau
Adams Freathoot
Blake
Bush
Lamee
Oane
Aaint Kaufmann
Bressler
Bohne
Eereveseee
Christensen
Eereesre
Pipp
Walke O Critz
Baseball Leaders Across National and American Leagues
The table lists top National League players such as Johnston Braves Hornsby Cards and Felix Robins with batting averages and games played along with Phillies Leach and Reds performers. In the American League leaders include Dykes Athletics Collins Yankees Gehrig Yankees and Severeid Browns with noted averages and counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R H Johnston
Braves
Hornsby
Cards
Felix
Robins
Leach
Phillies
Res Reds
Henline
Ata
Spurgeon
Indas
ASM Flagstead
KR. Sx
Athletics
Collins
Yankees
Woman Dies After Jumping Before Subway Train
An unidentified woman leaped before a southbound New York subway train escaping injury, crawled to the adjacent track, and was crushed to death by another train. The incident occurred as the city police investigated the crash and workers secured the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yan
Nother Traim
Boxing Heads Clash Over Dempsey Rickard Bout Plans
Tex Rickard signed heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey for at least one major bout in New Jersey. The New York athletic commission plans to scrutinize Rickard, with Farley opposing a Dempsey Tunney or Wills bout and Muldoon likewise against Wills-Dempsey. Brower remains open minded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tex Rickard
Jack Dempsey
New Jersey
Rickard
New York State Athletic Commission
James Farley
Harry Wills
Farley
William Muldoon
George E. Brower
Chauncey Expects Full Regulars for New Lexington Game
Chauncey baseball to field full regular lineup for April 25 contest with New Lexington after snow absences. Dilliland to start on mound, Ike McDaniel added at first base, Hartner and Hen Daugherty on New Lexington pitching staff. H. Earich and Grimm brothers from New Haven to play. game set for 2:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Ohio
Parkersburg
New Lexington
Dilliland
Columbus Senators
Dililand
Ike” McDaniel
Glouster Legion
Ike
Zanesville Grays
Hartner
Hen” Daugherty
New Lexington Invaders
Indianapolis Club Plans New Park and Stand
The Indianapolis baseball club of the American Association contemplates moving from its current dingy quarters. A new ball ground may be laid out and a modern stand built in a different city area. If the owners proceed, fans will get a top quality stand, following Louisville’s example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Baseball Clu
American Association
Indianapolis
Louisville
Shot Put King Schwarze Hangs Up a New World Record
The article notes Schlager Schwarze sets a new indoor shot put world record, lifting the mark in a major event. Details describe the achievement and its significance for his career and the meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwarze
Herman Schwarze
Chicago
John Kuck
Kansas State
Collace
White Sox eager to land Ward from Yankees for infield lift
The Chicago White Sox seek Ward from the Yankees to bolster infield and pennant chances. They believe Ward would play short and improve the batting lineup, while New York negotiates for Barrett and Gulley alongside McCurdy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Foster
New York
Chicago White Sox
Ward
Yankees
White Sox
Yankee
Huggins
Boston
Scot
Collins
Chicago
Gulley
Barrett
St. Paul
Copper use in radios surges to near ten million pounds
A Copper and Brass Research Association survey reports radio industry copper consumption more than doubling in two years, reaching about 10,000,000 pounds annually. Average copper per set rose from 2 1/2 pounds in 1924 to 6 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Copper and Brass Research Association
Ancient China Used Fingerprints as Seals Before Christ
Historical records indicate that fingerprints functioned as personal seals in ancient China preceding the era of Christ. The practice supported authentication of documents and identity verification in early bureaucratic systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
University of Michigan approves 75,000-seat stadium plan
The University of Michigan board of regents announced a new stadium to seat over 75,000 at an estimated cost of 1.5 million dollars. Construction will start immediately with a bond issue to finance the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Mich
Board of Regents of
The
University of Michigan
Ork
Amherst Coeds Demand One Partner In Social Ultimatum
Amherst College in Massachusetts reports coeds issuing an ultimatum to male students. Girls demand exclusive attention, uncovering that some youths served as replacements when others were unavailable. The open records of each student raise tensions at upcoming social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Mass
Amherst College
Smallpox Death Toll in East Indies Reaches Millions
In 1770 and 1771 the East Indies suffered a devastating smallpox outbreak causing approximately three million deaths across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Indies
Helpful Hints For Solving Stars Changing Teachers
Advice on finding the right golf or coaching approach stressing that professionals differ. If progress stalls, switch teachers to restart development. A good instructor should suit the player, and changing instructors can renew interest and improve form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hagen
Baseball scores from the American Association matchup list
Milwaukee beat Columbus 8 to 7 while St Paul edged Louisville 12 to 9 Indianapolis defeated Minneapolis 5 to 1 in rain. Cincinnati 5 over Chicago 6 was called eleventh with Gorm. Boston beat Philadelphia 6 to 2 New York 11 over Brooklyn 4 St Louis 5 over Pittsburgh 3 Washington 8 Philadelphia 2 Boston 9 New York 8 Chicago 11 St Louis 7 Detroit Cleveland rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
Milwaukee
Columbus
St. Paul
Louisville
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Toledo - Kansas City
Cincinnati
Chicago
Gorm
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Sports matchups list for major league cities
A series of city pairings outlines forthcoming games including Columbus at Milwaukee Toledo at Kansas City Indianapolis at Minneapolis Louisville at St Paul Cincinnati at Chicago St Louis at Pittsburgh New York at Brooklyn Philadelphia at Boston Detroit at Cleveland Chicago at St Louis Washington at Philadelphia Boston at New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
Columbus
Milwaukee
Toledo
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Louisville
St. Paul
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Boston
American League
Etroit
Cleveland
Washington
Scranton Man Drowns After Jumping for Baseball
April 22 report says James B. Quinn of Scranton Pa. drowned when he jumped into the water after a ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James B. Quinn
Scranton
Penn Relays Open With Big Crowd At Franklin Field
Philadelphia April 28 A current preview notes 500 teams and 3 000 athletes will start the two day Penn Relays at Franklin Field. Nearly 60 000 gate receipts expected and 15 000 locals to view today. Noted challengers include Plansky Norton Sturtridge Bender Chap man and Guthrie with hopes of setting fast marks in decathlon and two mile events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis J. Walsh
Philadelphia
Franklin Field
University of Pennsylvania
Plansky
Norton
Georgetown
Sturtridge
de Pauw
Bender
Gettysburg
Vic Chapman
Wisconsin
Shimek
Marquiette
Schmidt
Columbia
Loucks
Syracuse
Helms
Guthrie
Ohio State
Jack Hendricks Led Reds Early Nimble Manager Career
Hendricks, noted as a big league pilot with limited playing time, spent two seasons in the majors. In 1902 he played for New York and Chicago in the National League and in 1903 for Washington in the American. He appeared in 42 games over two seasons with a .211 batting average as he moved into management with the Reds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Reds
Hendricks
Fast
New York
Chicago
Washington
Jack Hendricks
Dust Handling Equipment Aims to Cut Grain Elevator Explosions
The United States Bureau of Chemistry has designed new dust handling equipment for grain elevators to lessen the danger of dust explosions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bureau of Chemistry
Baseball Homer Leaders and Totals From Yesterday
Yesterday's box shows National League leaders with Bottomley Hafey Leach and Williams each at two homers for St Louis and Philadelphia. Falk and Todt added one each. American League leader Collins of New York with three homers. League totals list 16 NL and 198 AL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Collins
New York
Falk
White Sox
Hargrave
St. Louis
Todt
Boston
Nationa League
Bottomley
St. Louls
Hafey
Phils
Leach
Williams
Leg for Sale Stirs Cleveland Area Rumor
A Dayton man sought to buy a leg to graft onto his stump after amputation. Now Columbus shoe worker George W. Adams, 40, offers to sell his leg for a good price plus an artificial leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tatum
Dayton
George W. Adams
Columbus
Big Red Starts Renewed Athens Marietta Games
Athens high school and Marietta begin earnest athletic relations this year with football basketball and spring sports ahead. Marietta travels to Athens May 29 after hosting May 8 events tennis baseball and golf, with six opportunities to even the season against Muskingum. Local fans welcome the renewed rivalry and the chance to split wins across baseball tennis and golf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
Marietta
Big Red
River Boys
Athens
Marrietta
Muskingum Lads
Drake relay carnival opens with world record hopefuls
Des Moines April 88 Drake relay carnival begins with plans to equal or surpass 17 world records as track stars from Drake and others compete. Notables include Bold Houser USC Charles Hoff Norway Guthrie Ohio State Paul E itory Notre Dame Alderman Aggica and Locke Nebraska among entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
John L. Griffith
Big
Bold Houser
Ushiversity
Southern California
Cus
Charles Hoff
Norway
Charles Werner
Himota
G . Guthrie
Ohio State
Paul E i Tory
Notre Dame
Frederick Alderman
Ian Aggica
Roland Locke
Nebraska
University of
Opening Day Slugging Sparks Wide MLB Action
Rain interrupted Cleveland at Detroit while Detroit clung to first as Indians and Athletics both faltered. Bowled over by Dazzy Vance, the Giants crushed the Dodgers 11 to 4 in the debut with 17 hits for Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Detroit
Indians
Ceee Dazzy Vance
Gianta
Brooklyn
Showsers
Dodgers
Robins
Hafey
Homer Ince
Pirates
Pie Traynor
Pitts
Burgh
Braves Rally Past Phils 6 to 8 in Fourth Rally
A four run rally in the fifth inning gave the Braves a 6 to 8 victory over the Phillies. The decisive burst turned the game in Atlanta as key hits produced the runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braves
Phils
Cubs and Reds End In Eleven Inning Draw
The game finished 5 to nothing after eleven innings as the Cubs and Reds battled with late chances. Luque surrendered a lead before the Cuban pitcher held firm, turning a potential win into a stalemate. The odd framing left fans unsure who deserved the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Reds
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boxing Board
Tex
Ce Ath
Bessie A
Graungey
New Park
Beng Guilt
Dox
Aaron
Swat
Tony Lazzeri
Babe Ruth
Anager Miller Huggins
Laszzeri
Ruth
Lazzeri
Count Salm
Cannes
Salm von Hoogstraten
Millicent Rogers
France
Max
Austria
Carol
Ofustria
PENN
Athens Implement Co
Athens County
Black and Gold
Red Sox
Pat Collins
Cloute
Thomas
McQuaid Braxton
Senators
Hargrove
Adjutant
Ambassador
San Felice Deise
SAN Felice
Ita
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!