Lucas of Cincinnati Turns In Another Sterling Victory
Harrisonville high school held its 1926 commencement exercises with diplomas presented by County Superintendent Charlies N. Wagner. The program featured speeches, music, and an address by Walter Bliss, with a large attendance and several local visits noted after the ceremony.
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Lucas
Cincinnati
Pomeroy
Harrisonville High School
Charlies N. Wagner
F. F. Brown
Howard Hoops
America
Helen ‘Tombs
Stella Diehl
Delia ‘Warner
Mae Car
Internal strife hits the Philadelphia Athletics in April turmoil
Athletics show deepening friction as Kid Gleason clashes with Connie Mack while onfield lapses and baserunning blunders from Washington games raise questions about team leadership and pennant chances.
Knopp Family Called to Point Pleasant for Ill Father
Mr and Mrs Frank Knopp of Seventh Street were summoned to Point Pleasant as J C Knopp lies critically ill after a stroke late Saturday. Small hopes are held for his recovery.
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Middleport
Frank Knopp
Seventh Street
Point Pleasant
Mrs Frank Johnson Hosts Child Party In Middleport
Mrs Frank Johnson of Seventh Street entertained Saturday afternoon for her daughter Nancy. A number of children attended the party and games were played during the afternoon hours.
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Middleport
Frank Johnson
Seventh Street
Nancy
Middleport Defeats Xutland in Fast Ohio Valley Game
In a Sunday afternoon clash at King Ball Park Syracuse, Middleport beat Xutland 7 to 6. The game stayed fast throughout as Pomeroy prepares to face Middleport in Syracuse next Sunday.
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Leport
Ohio Valley
King Ball Park
Syracuse
Middleport
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Bend Briefs
Mr and Mrs Willys Davis returned to Lancaster ending a weekend visit with the former s mother.
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Pomeroy Bend Briefs
Willys Davis
Lancaster
Dexter Citizen James Chapman Dies After Cerebral Hemorrhage
James Chapman, 77, of Dexter, died Saturday at his daughter Mrs Ray Nicholson’s home following a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral services were held at the Dexter church Monday morning and burial followed at White Oaks cemetery.
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James Chapman
Ray Nicholson
Dexter
White Oaks
Residents Visit Relatives as Week End Guests
Mrs L D Kent and children of Charleston spent the week end with her mother Mrs Mary Smith. Mr and Mrs Win Reed stayed with Dr and Mrs Mc Elfresh of Point Pleasant. Mr and Mrs Frank Carpenter of Carpenter spent the week end with Mr and Mrs W W Brown. Mr and Mrs Ralph Anderson of Columbus were here with relatives. Mrs Carrie Stewart Besserer of Chicago returned home after visiting sisters Nelle and Martha Stewart of Mid Street. Mr John Powell of Columbus spent the week end with relatives.
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Nelle
Martha Stewart
Mid Street
John Powell
Columbus
Widow of Old Soldier Dies in Rutland
Mrs. Este ine Grimes widow of the late A. J. Grimes war veteran died at her Rutland home Saturday from a cerebral hemorrhage She leaves a son Bartie Grimes and daughter Mrs Sophia Grimes both of Rutland Funeral services were held Monday at 10 30 a m from the Baptist church at Rutland Burial was made at Miles cemetery
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Pomeroy
Esteine Grimes
A. J. Grimes
Rutland
Bartie Grimes
Sophia Grimes
Baptist Church
Miles Cemetery
Glass invention promises flexible transparent material
London reports J C Vredenburg describing organic glass developed with Dr Fritz Pollak. The material is clear and bendable, can replace rubber, mineral glass, and cellulose in many uses from windshields to beaded fabrics. It resists burning, bounces, colors with plant dyes, and may shield sun therapy.
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London
J. C. Vredenburk
Vredenburk
Fiennese
Fritz Pollak
de Wares Vredenburg
Vredenburg
Denison Heads Buckeye Association Baseball Standings
Denison leads the Buckeye Association after a single win over Ohio Wesleyan. Cincinnati reports on the standings with Denison at the top following their victory.
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Cincinnati
Denison
Ohio Wesleyan
Buckeye Association
Baseball scores from American Association and leagues
In American Association play Kansas City beat Columbus 7 to 1, Toledo defeated Milwaukee 9 to 5, Jacianepette toppled St Paul 14 to 5, Louisville shut out Minneapolis 12 to 0. In the American League Boston tied Washington 6 in 19 minutes, New York 7 beat Philadelphia 2, Chicago 4 defeated Detroit 2, St Louis 5 lost to Cleveland 5. In the National League Brooklyn 8 over New York 6, Cincinnati 4 over St Louis 0, Chicago 4 over Pittsburgh 3. no other games were scheduled.
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American Association
Louisville
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Eeeesers
Toledo
St. Paul
Even
Milwaukee
Ceeerees
Kansas City
Columbus
American League
Clevene
New York
Chica
Eave Eeresee
Boston
Washington
Phildelphia
National Seacce
Cincinnati
Ereere
Chicago
St. Is
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Eere
Jacianepette
Detroit
St. Louis
Cleveland
Baseball Pairings From 1920s Schedule
The list shows matchups including Columbus at Kansas City Toledo at Milwaukee Indianapolis at St Paul Louisville at Minneapolis Cleveland at St Louis Chicago at Detroit Boston at Washington Philadelphia at New York St Louis at Cincinnati Pittsburgh at Chicago New York at Philadelphia Brooklyn at Boston.
Two dramatic pitching shows define the season so far
Contenders have appeared in only two games this year both started by Rommel. The longer affair was a fifteen inning opener with Walter Johnson and the other a sensational effort against the Senators in Philadelphia. Strong pitching often hides weaker defense.
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Rommel
Walter Johnson
Senators
Philadelphia
American Cars Lose Share in Greek Auto Market
American auto makers are losing their hold on Greece as French and Italian manufacturers gain ground. During the war’s end and years after, US cars dominated sales but recent years show a shift toward foreign brands in the Greek market.
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Greece
Truck A Necessity The Motor Truck Value To Minnesota Farmers
The piece notes the rising importance of motor trucks to Minnesota farmers in 1925 as livestock totals reach 375,881 head. It highlights how trucking boosts efficiency and market access for farm products.
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Minnesota
Beaded thread device teases new glass gown era
A device lets any color thread be studded with tiny beads and woven into dress material. Further testing could yield a gown made largely of glass, signaling a new era in women’s clothing.
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Vredenburg
Trucks Marketed In Minneapolis Area From 200 Mile Radius
A report shows 47 337 motor trucks marketed in Minneapolis from a 200 mile radius. The average haul distance centered around 69 to 70 miles.
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Minneapolis
Rocky Kansas Crown Weathers Low Popularity Dominance
In Fair Play New York a profile notes Rocky Kansas as a cheap titleholder whose few fights since winning the lightweight crown drew little money crowds. It credits his distant public profile and a disputed lineage from Benny Leonard, while outlining Sid Terris potential paths to challenge Kansas through bouts with Loayza and Sammy Mandell.
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Fair Play
New York
Rocky Kansas
Rocky
Jimmy Goodrich
Benny Leonard
Sid Terris
Kansas
Loayza
Sammy Mandell
Parkersburg Downs Legion Glouster 11 to 8 in Free Hit Game
Parkersburg defeated Glouster 11 to 8 in a free hitting contest. Weather favored football, and Braithwood pitched all nine for Parkersburg while Witham Murphy and Ches sire started for Glouster. Johnny Walsh led Glouster with three hits including two triples and a double. Next Sunday Parkersburg hosts Springfield Millards, a top Ohio semi pro team.
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Glouster
American Legion
Parkersburg
Witham
Murphy
Chessire
Braithwood
Johnny Walsh
Legion
Springfield Millards
Ohio
Beekeeping Trouble Flares With Bootleg Bee In California
In California a new bootleg bee disrupts prohibition enforcement. The bee converts sweet water into strong alcohol through pollen fermentation, with families in Colma, San Mateo, and Burlingame aiding the trade. Ancient lore and settlers noted bee wine and ambrosia-like alcohol.
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San Francisco
California
Colma
San Mateo
Burlingame
Nelsonville Twilight baseball schedule released for summer divisions
Nelsonville April 26 Twilight league sets two half seasons. First half runs April 20 to June 24, second half June 29 to September 2. Schedule lists pairs of teams and dates for each half across 18 matchups including Central Sugar Bowls East Athena Buckeyes West and others.
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Nelsonville
Twilight Baseball League
Central
East
Athena
Buckeyes
West
Sugar Bowls
Box Scores Box Scores Totals
Cincinnati bats for four runs while Bone and Critz lead with two base hits and a double The score shows Cincinnati 4 Bosons 0 in a 7 inning game with Sherdell taking the loss and 2 strikeouts by Eaton in relief
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Sherdell
Cincinnati
Critz
Walker
Pinelli
Christensen
Thevenow
Hornsby
Renee Critz
Eaton
Haines
Pitt
Hargrave
Lucas
St. Louis
Reds
Bell
Peeeeses
O'Farrell
S . Ese
Roush
Meree
Bressler
Bees Ferment Water to Produce Wine, Says Ancient Secret
The article notes ancient Greek method of fermentation using honey and water. It claims thousands of bees now in California. by leaving a crock of sweetened water outside, bees supposedly ferment it themselves.
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California
Rademacher Pays Tribute to America
Berlin reports German breaststroke star Rademacher, after breaking world records in the United States, to be received by President von Hindenburg. He credits American crowds, praises rival Wayne Spence from New York, and lauds U S hospitality during his U S visit.
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Berlin
Eric Rademacher
United States
von Hindenburg
Hamburg
Rademacher
Walne Spence
New York
Declarig
Yankees Take Lead As Baseball Week Unfolds
The Yankees moved into first place as the Athletics were overwhelmed 7 to 2. Sam Gray of Philadelphia slipped during a grounder and threw at the popcorn vendor behind first, costing him the game in the first inning. The Browns exploded with multiple homers to beat the Indians 11 to 5 with Williams Manos and Rice among the three homer scorers. The Red Sox edged the Senators 8 to 6 in ten innings as Coveleskie exited in the eighth.
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Yankees
Athletics
Hoyt
Mackinen
Sam Gray
Philadelphia
Browns
Indians
Ken Williams
Mc.Manus
Zachary
Rice
Baseball results spread across the league with surprises
Mostil sparked the White Sox to a 4 to 2 win over the Tigers as the Robins defeated the Giants 8 to 6 in Flatbush. Jess Barnes endured a rough start but preserved a win over four New York pitchers. Red Lucas starred for Cincinnati pitching well in a 4 to 0 victory over the Cardinals. The Cubs moved to third place by edging the Pirates 4 to 3 with the winning run on a squeeze in the eighth.
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Flatbush
Robins
Giants
Jess Barnes
New York
Cubs
Pirates
Yesterday's Homers Yesterday's Homers
Player club totals and league leaders list homers and runs by team. Fournier of Brooklyn and McManus of St. Louis each sit at top with multiple hits. American League totals 34, National League 20.
Ohio Defeats Cincinnati Bearcats in Spring Baseball Tilt
Ohio University defeated Cincinnati 8 to 5 at home after falling to Miami 15 to 1 earlier. Hart started for Cincinnati with Beasley and Eben Allen credited for key hits as the Bearcats rallied but Ohio held the lead after the opening inning. Sweeney pitched steadily for Cincinnati as 1500 spectators braved drizzle and cool temperatures.
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Cincinnati
Big Redmen
Miami
Ohio University
University of Cincinnati Bearcats
University
Hart
Ohio
Bob Cats
Beasel
Jead
Buckeyes
Eben Allen
Bearcats
Ohiols
Sweeney
SPD
Eeevons
Baseball Player Stats From Historical Club Rosters
Snapshot of player performance with abbreviations for teams such as Hornsby Cards Phillies Reds Cubs and Yankees. Includes AB R H and batting averages for listed players with yearly leaders and notes on prior year leaders.
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Hornsby
Cards
Leach
Phillies
Johnston
Bra's
Bressler
Reds
Heathcote
Cubs
Fournier
Robins
MD E Gehrig
Yankees
Spurgeon
Ind’s
Ee Athletics
Radio picture to show Epsom Derby in N Y
London April 26 The result of the 1926 derby to be run at Epsom in June will be presented in pictorial form in New York forty minutes after the winner crosses the finish line if plans by Richard H Ranger of the radio corporation work out. Ranger is here conducting tests in radio picture transmission.
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London
Epsom
New York
Richard H. Ranger
Radio Corporation
Ranger
Tire Standardization Prompted by Diverse Balloon Tire Sizes
George J. Burger of the National Tire Dealers Association argues for standardizing automobile tire sizes. He notes 23 balloon tire sizes exist and 46 of 93 car makes with balloon tires use only three sizes.
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George J. Burger
National Tire Dealers’ Association
Burger
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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W. L. Pet. Denison
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Jack Dempsey
Tex Rickard
King of Things Pugilistic
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Jac Dempsey
Texas
Parkersburg Downs Legion
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Mostil
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