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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1926
Page
2
Mae Middleport April 27 Hundreds visited Hobson car shops as part of Bobson Day tours. About 200 people toured the plant, with officials from the New York Central lines present including J N Lyons of Charleston and W J O’Brien. A parade of about fifty cars accompanied the visitors.
New York April 27 C Pyle plans a tennis exhibition tour for Mile. Lenglen across major U S cities Forest Hills L A Chicago Cleveland Detroit Los Angeles San Francisco and more under USLTA auspices He insists the tour remains amateur not professional and will be run by member clubs with Lenglen visiting to see the country and repair her image while promoting a film appearance.
Vaughn Price sustained a painful foot injury yesterday at the Hobson shops when a car door fell on his foot. He was treated at the scene and expected to recover.
John K. Dilliard accompanied his son John Jr to McMillian Hospital in Charleston on Saturday for medical treatment.
Mayor Wess asks merchants to decorate for the Pythian Sisters convention set for Thursday at the K of P hall. Extensive plans anticipate about 300 out of town guests attending the event in Pomeroy.
Walter McHenry 39 died at his home in Middleport on Sunday. He leaves a widow and daughter Garnet. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Middleport Hill Cemetery.
Funeral services were conducted from the residence by Rev. Walter C. Jones for Mrs. James Lewis. Burial followed at Beech Grove cemetery. Attendees from out of town included Mrs. Louis Hepp and son, Mrs. Stewart Dubin, Mrs. Abe Mees, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kauts of Columbus.
Mrs. Margaret E. Stevens widow of M. E. W. Stevens died at her daughter Mrs. S. W. Russell's home in Warren. Services were held Tuesday at the Free Methodist church in Laurel Cliff. She left four sons, Charles and Albert of Olathe, W. W. A. Stevens of Coltesville, Neb., and A. G. Stevens of Greenville, Ill.. she had lived in Pomeroy until two years ago.
Pomeroy April 27 Irvin Wolfe sixteen of Racine held on a criminal assault charge against Margaret Lewellen of Racine. He was questioned by Probate Judge Roberts Monday. The boy is said to...
Tex Rickard, New York fight promoter, seeks a 200 foot corner on Monroe and Franklin streets in Chicago for the Chicago Madison Square Garden. The Phipps estate of Pittsburgh and Chicago owns the block bounded by Monroe Franklin Adams and Market. The site is reportedly closed and will host a $7 million arena to seat about 36 000, within a block of the Loop.
Norman English from Manon City was arrested Monday by Constable Riley Lathey for disorderly conduct after an alleged assault on Peg Smith. He appeared before Mayor Hess, paid a $25 fine and costs, and was released.
Mrs. W G Downie and daughter Margaret returned from Washington where Downie was a delegate to the D A R national convention and Margaret served as page. Dr Howe Day of Harrisonville visits Pomeroy and Middleport. Mrs Harry Grim of New Haven is a local visitor. The Monday Bridge club met at Mrs Grant's in Middleport.
Randy Bareotti arrived in New York from Italy and plans to visit relatives in Buffalo before returning home. Allan Fultz of Chicago visits with his parents in town. The Middleport Community club held a well attended supper at the Masonic Temple last evening.
The Phillies beat the Giants in the eleventh inning 6 to 6 to climb to third in the National League standings. Cy Williams hit his third home run of the season and Wilson also homered as Cincinnati edged the Cardinals 3 to 3 in the tenth to tie with the Giants for first. Walker collected his fourth hit of the afternoon to seal the outcome.
The Pirates climbed from the cellar by defeating the Cubs 8 to 6. Red Oldham silenced the Cubs after Meadows left the mound, guiding the comeback with steady pitching.
Cleveland seized a share of first in the American League by attacking three St. Louis hurlers and blasting the Browns 12 to 1. The decisive win tightened the standings with the Yankees, solidifying the duel for the top spot.
The Senators defeated the Red Sox 6 to 2 as pitching ace Reuther earned his third consecutive win and Goslin and Bluege provided crucial hits to secure the victory.
The Tigers fall to the White Sox 5 to 1 in Chicago. Rookie outfielder Harris drove in three runs for the visitors.
Frederick W. Rubien, secretary treasurer of the A A U, announced that charges accusing Charley Moff, a touring Norwegian pole vaulter, of demanding high expenses for appearances at recent athletic carnivals in the United States are not supported. He said the office reviewed the charges for days and found no basis for them.
Prof JC T Prese, after nineteen years as principal of the junior high, was named Zanesville superintendent of schools. He succeeds B C Kirkendall who resigned as the board permitted oe team to enter the
New York April 27 Rickard due to arrive to answer charges over signing Jack Dempsey to a blank contract to defend his heavyweight title in September. He favors Gene Tunney as opponent despite commission ban and may propose Tunney Wills in July with the winner meeting Dempsey in September. Wills is obligated to the Polo Grounds, outside Rickard’s control.
New York writer notes Pittsburgh has sunk to cellar position early in the 1926 season while Cardinals and Giants pace the league. Hornsby’s Cardinals surge, injuries loom for Pittsburgh, and confidence in manager Hornsby under pressure drives hope of swift rebounds.
Summary of multiple games with scores from American Association teams Columbus beating Kansas City 7 6 Toledo defeating Milwaukee St Paul 7 4 Indianapolis 2 Minneapolis 4 Louisville 3 Cincinnati 3 St Louis 2 in 10 innings Pittsburgh 8 Chicago 6 Philadelphia 6 New York 5 in 11 innings Brooklyn Boston rain American League Cleveland 12 St Louis 1 Chicago 5 Detroit 1 Washington 6 Boston 2 Philadelphia New York cold
The schedule lists games across cities including Columbus at Kansas City Toledo at Milwaukee Indianapolis at St Paul Louisville at Minneapolis St Louis at Cincinnati Pittsburgh at Chicago New York at Philadelphia Brooklyn at Boston Cleveland at St Louis Chicago at Detroit Boston at Washington Philadelphia at New York.
The Marquis De Pinedo, who flew Rome to Tokio and back last year, will begin an around the world aerial voyage in July, announced today from Rome.
Denison University aims to extend its undefeated Buckeye Athletic Association record with a 3 p.m. visit to Ohio Field in Athens. Ohio, led by Sweeney on the mound, looks to rebound after recent losses while Beasle and Gamber contribute for the Bearcats. Bayless may return to boost Ohio defense as Sweeney anchors pitching for a potential thriller.
Cincinnati turns back St Louis 3 2 after trailing by two runs. Jackie May relieves in the ninth and holds the Cardinals while Walker collects four hits and drives in the decisive tenth inning run.
Yesterday's box shows American and National League leaders with top homer totals. Williams of Philadelphia and Wilson of Philadelphia are noted among American League leaders, while Collins of New York and Ruth of New York head the National League and American League homer marks.
Cleveland Indians roughed Browns pitchers for 14 hits including three homers and won 12 to 1. The visitors jumped ahead with early runs and expanded the lead to nine, dropping St Louis to eighth. Giard took the loss while Shaute and Ballou handled most offense for Cleveland.
A phonograph with brass records is described as capable of being heard 10 000 years from now. The invention promises lasting storage for musical records across millennia.
The Ohio university track team under Coach Giauque heads to Miami University for a Saturday dual meet. Miami fields state champions Sharkey in the 100 and 220 and Emory in the two mile, with strong cross country showing. Ohio Wesleyan is seen as the main rival, while critics expect a close contest.
Cleveland April 27 Mary Kasnic a 20 year old grocery clerk declines a 175000 bequest unless she marries Frank Doelar of Omaha. The will by her uncle Givan Kasnic Nebraska also ties the money to the marriage within two years.
Columbus teams dominated the 1926 Ohio Bowling Association tournament. Yoakum and Atlas of Columbus won doubles with 1288, while Long and Schairo of Canton placed second with 1268. The C C Baker quintet of Columbus led team scores at 3086.
In Mansfield on April 27 a 9000 pound World War II trophy 105MM German gun arrived and was set to be placed today on the grounds of the new American Legion post home.
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