Hudson-Essex, Banks, Hocking Valley win in Monday play
Three teams prevailed on Monday night at City Playground Industrial and Twilight Leagues. Hudson-Essex defeated Graham-Paige 7 to 4 behind a big third inning while Banks Ice Cream beat The Messenger 12 to 6 and Hocking Valley edged Baltimore & Ohio 6 to 5.
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Hudson-Essex
Graham-Paige
Banks
Athens Messenger
Hocking Valley
Baltimore & Ohio
Bacon
Smith
Boling
McKinley
Bradfield
Wlliams
Knox
Kollister
Pfleger
Welfe
Theisen
Swyers
Laris
H. Theisen
Wolfe
Messenger
Macklin
Fergiey
Etsinger
Tipton
George Williams
Woolweaver
Giauque
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
Ohio
Hocking Valley Outfit
Did You Know That on July 20 McGraw’s Managerial Era
The note recalls John McGraw’s 28 year NL tenure with the Giants and contrasts it with peers Connie Mack and others. It mentions successors and rival claims, including Walter Johnson with the Senators and various figures from Pennsylvanian coal towns, plus potential Cleveland Indians outcomes and a looming boxing proclamation by Jack Kearns and Bill Muldoon.
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John McGraw
Connie Mack
Bucky Harris
Harry
Stan Coveleskie
Steve O'Neill
Mike McNally
Jack Quinn
Comorosky
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Rainy start challenges National Public Links Championship
Heavy rain since 1 a m dampened opening day at Forest Park as 146 entrants tee off at the National Public Links Championship. Togo Hamamoto led the field with a 74 while Jed Barr matched the score, amid slick conditions and erratic play expected to continue.
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ST. Louis
Forest Park
Togo Hamamot
Forest Park Club
Jed Barr
Pittsburgh
Standings Hint at League Lead Faceoff
Next to Banks in the standings, having won four games and lost one, the race for league leadership appears to center on these teams.
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Banks
Cubs Hope Road Trip Decisive For World Series Bid
The Cubs, winners of 20 of 22, finish a home stand against the Brooklyn Robins then embark on 17 road games. A solid stretch could put them out ahead of the Pirates and Giants, with the main challenge a Giants series after beating them recently.
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Wrigley
Cubs
Brooklyn Robins
Pirates
Giants
Hornsby
Wilson
Stephenson
Grimm
Cuyler
McKowne Leads Field in 18 Hole Qualifying
Job Held St Louis and Charles W McKowne Jr Buffalo head a field as 18 holes are played today to qualify for match play. Contestants complete qualifying tomorrow with two rounds Thursday and Friday to set up the 38 hole final Saturday.
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Job Held
St. Louis
Charles W. McKowne, Jr
Buffalo
Relatives Take 248 Mile Kanawha River Trip
A family group led by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Oliver and including Ellsworth Oliver Lil le Hysell Miss Mariel and Owen Fink traveled Sunday along the Kanawha River visiting Montgomery West Virginia and Mrs. James Francis family. They crossed the Pomeroy Bridge and returned via Ripley on the Blue and Gray Trail concluding a long series of trips. They left Martins Ferry Monday morning for home.
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Middleport
Lawrence Oliver
Ellsworth Oliver
Lille Hysell
Mariel
Owen Fink
Kanawha River
Montgomery
W. Va
Hysell
James Francis
Francis
Cinderella Dunlap Released From Jail After Illness
Cinderella Dunlap had been jailed for two weeks for failure to pay a fine for disorderly conduct. She was released Monday and had been ill for several days. Her cell mates Mrs. Ida Call and Bessie Love had been released earlier, leaving 15 inmates.
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Pomemoy
Aug
Cinderilla Dunlap
Ida Call
Bessie Love
Mondey
Swan Family Reunion Set At Meigs County Fairgrounds
The sixth annual Swan family reunion will be at the Meigs County Fairgrounds on Sunday August 11. It will mark the fifteenth wedding anniversary of Alpheus Adney Swan and Lucy Jane Bradshaw. Mrs. R. M. Martin of Middletonport is secretary. most members live near Long Bottom.
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Long Bottom
Swan
Meigs County Fairgrounds
Alpheus Adney Swan
Lucy Jane Bradshaw
R. M. Martin
Middleport
Koe nig and Miss Bradshaw Wed in Chester Township
Henry Koenig, 24, a Flatwoods miner, and Miss Rodney Bradshaw, 22, obtained a marriage license Monday afternoon and were married by Magistrate M. L. French.
Lecco Crattan Junior Sets Exhibition Pace at Meigs County Fair
At the Meigs County Fair in Rock Springs on August 6 Lecco Crattan Junior will run a single horse exhibition pace against the clock finishing in about 2 minutes 2 and 3 quarters seconds. No other horse will race on the track at that time.
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Meigs County Fair
Lecco Crattan Junior
Suspected Financier Susan Kraus Still Remains in Pomeroy
Aug 6. Susan Kraus, once known across the ocean for a half million dollar widow and child theft scheme, languishes in Marysville Reformatory at age about 70. Officials doubt any stash exists but say she may have hidden funds for freedom if released. She claims to have spent all ill gotten gains on interest, bonuses, and gifts to victims.
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Pomeroy
Susan Kraus
Marysville Reformatory
Ghosts Haunt Nearby Home in Gallia County Tale
Local report from Pomeroy claims a phantom face appears at a bachelor house near the new aviation field. Frank and Creuzer Vance, sons of the late Colonel John L. Vance, deny tricks as neighbors and visitors describe a windowside apparition resembling the showman.
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Pomeroy
Gallipolis
Frank L. Vance
Creuzer Vance
John L. Vance
Ohio River
Jim Rupe
John Robinson
Frank Vance
Vance
Knoxville
Tennessee
Vance Brothers
Stewart
Mr. Knight
Girls enjoy week end at McMasters camp above Antiquity
A party of girls from Middleport, including Nella Zerke, Hallie Zerke, Helen Smith, Atndrie Graves, and Jean Smith, spent the end of the week at McMaster's camp above Antiquity and returned home Sunday evening.
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Middleport
McMaster
Nella
Hallie Zerke
Helen Smith
Atndrie Graves
Jean Smith
Popularity of the new two dollar bill noted in Pomeroy
Aug 6 reports show the two dollar bill attracting curiosity but failing to win favor. Bank tellers observe many people mistake it for a one dollar note and some superstition associated with the bill dampens enthusiasm.
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Pomeroy
Woman Stops Men Fighting in Pomeroy
In Pomeroy at dusk, a fight between George Buck Gid Hysell and Roaring Bill Perkins escalated with knives and gunfire until Mrs. Perkins intervened firing shot into the combatants. Buck and Hysell fled while Perkins fled to the woods. no serious injuries reported and deputies found only torn shirts as evidence. Sheriff Willeck led the inquiry.
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Pomeroy
Pity-Me
Willock
George Buck
Gid Hysell
Bill
Perkins
Sunday Visit Notes in Albany and Columbus Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Guss Knabb and Mrs. Elizabeth Russell were in Albany Sunday to spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Bolton. Mrs. Bob Adams and daughter Ruth of Columbus are visiting with Myra Rowley and E. A. Reed family. Continued on Page 8.
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Middleport
Guss Knabb
Elizabeth Russell
Albany
Frank E. Bolton
Bob Adams
Ruth
Columbus
Myra Rowley
E. A. Reed
Yankees Seize Chance to Overtake Athletics in Aug Race
The New York Yankees open a final drive to catch the Philadelphia Athletics starting with a double header against the Washington Senators at home, then three games in Philadelphia before a western swing. Babe Ruth leads the charge with 25 homers as Waite Hoyt returns to action and contract talks loom for 1930, while Chuck Klein of the Phillies trails Ruth in the slugger chase.
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New York
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
Miller Huggins
Yankees
Washington Senators
Philadelphia
Athletics
Waite Hoyt
Babe Ruth
Yanks
Mackmen
Babe
Chuck” Klein
Man Taken to Infirmary After Creek Fall
Samuel Sweet an aged man from Mexahala became intoxicated and fell into a deep creek off a bridge in New Lexington. He was taken to the county infirmary after falling under the sheriff's care.
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New Lexington
Samuel Sweet
Clifford Wilson
HENRY L. FARRELL ON PITCHING AND HITTING
Detroit Tigers manager Bucky Harris argues that recent hitting rises are not due to the ball or pitching alone. He criticizes umpires for favoring the middle of the plate, forcing pitchers to groove strikes to strong batters.
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Bucky Harris
Detroit Tigers
Loughran and Mandell Demonstrate Speed and Virtue in Ring
Tommy Loughran and Sammy Mandell showcased a fast left hand and clean living in recent weeks. Loughran, famed for speed from discipline, defeated Jimmy Braddock in their world light heavyweight title clash, Braddock’s right hand once capable of breaking the champion’s jaw if it landed.
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Tommy Loughran
Sammy Mandell
Loughran
Jimmy Braddock
Braddock
Mandell Retains Light Title Despite Weight Struggles
Mandell defends his light weight crown versus Cony Canzoneri amid doubts from experts about Mandell making weight. Loughran admitted weight loss hurt his performance before Braddock fight and announced plans to move to heavyweight after defeating Braddock.
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Mandell
Cony Canzoneri
Loughran
Braddock
Mandell Considers Welterweight Move in Boxing Boom
Mandell may struggle with 1535 pounds as he weighs in and focuses on self care. Report suggests a welterweight move could follow, with Fields as a rising rival and Chicago Detroit venues buzzing about boxing talent.
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Mandell
Rockford
Jackie Fields
Fields
Chicago
Detroit
Southampton Beckons as Tennis Tourney Opens at Meadow Club
The Long Island tennis scene shifts to Southampton for the resumption of early rounds in the annual invitation tournament at Meadow Club. Favorites Bunny Austin of England and Johnny Doeg of California faced tough opening matches, each needing two deuce sets to advance.
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Southampton
N. Y
Long Island
the Meadow Club
Bunny Austin
England
Johnny Doeg
California
Twilight League Reorganizes For Final Two Weeks Schedule
Three teams remain in the Twilight League after a Saturday meeting of officials and managers. Games will be on Monday Wednesday and Friday at 6 pm through August 16 when the season ends and awards are handed.
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Chevrolet
MacFarland
Grahame Paige
Pontiac
Basketball Standings and Win-Loss Records Snapshot
A compact snapshot shows teams like Philadelphia New York Detroit Washington Chicago with varying records and winning percentages. The list includes wins and losses, highlighting standings and team performance across the league.
Baseball Scores From American Leagues and National Leagues
National Leagues Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 7 to 6 and Chicago 9 to 8 with 16 innings. New York triumphed over Pittsburgh 11 to 19 while Boston fell to St. Louis 5 to 6. American League results show St. Louis 6 over Philadelphia 4 and 8 to 7 in 12 innings, plus Washington 21 over Detroit 6.
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Chicago
Pittsburgh
New York
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Detroit
Rival Nba Matchups Across Cities Listed
Kansas City plays Columbus while Minneapolis visits Indianapolis and St. Paul travels to Louisville. Milwaukee hosts Toledo with National League action New York at Pittsburgh and Washington facing Boston. Detroit visits Cleveland and New York meets Philadelphia.
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Tean
Kansas City
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Louisville
Columbus
Milwaukee
Toledo
New York Athletic Commission Expected to Approve Schmeling Heeney Bout
The New York Athletic Commission is set to sanction a scheduled August bout between Max Schmeling and Tom Heeney. Approval would pave the way for Schmeling to meet Jack Sharkey of Boston in late September. Schmeling vs Heeney is slated for September 4 at Abbots Field under Humbert J. Furazy.
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New York
New York Athletic Commission
Dato
Max Schmelin
Tom Heeney
Woul
Jac Sharkey
Boston
Schmeling
Heeney
Abbots Field
Humbert J. Furazy
Kid Chocolate Scheduled to Fight Al Singer in New Match
Cuban boxer Kid Chocolate will train in Saratoga Springs for a bout with Al Singer. Representatives from both camps settled on a 128 1 2 pound weight class and the match marks a rare for two smaller fighters in recent memory.
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New York
U.P
Kid Chocolate
S& Toga Springs
al Singer
Pfaff Fined for Violation in Marietta
Lawrence Pfaff was fined 100 dollars and costs by Mayor Gray for violating the Creighton Law. He was released after arrangements to pay. Pfaff was arrested Sunday after backing his car into C. F. Leeper's automobile, causing damage.
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Pfaff
Marietta
Lawrence Pfaff
Mayor Gray
Creighton
C. F. Leeper
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Messenger Outfit
Baltimore and Ohio
Messeniter
Chadwick
Ittcheson
Woodweaver
Glauque
Miller
R. Williams
Hart
Pyle
Jeffrey
Bert Demby
United Press
William Wrigley
Chicago Cubs
Cub Tans
Warriors
Phillies
Phils
New York Giants
A. Hartley
Pomeroy Bend
Cinderella
Huggins
Macamen
Ty Frank Getty
United Press Sports
Lidi
Henry L. Farrell
Sam May
Atkens
Taave
Frenich Dry Cleaners
American Association
W. L. Pet
Lou
Mwieweland
Cescceee
WOMOR
National League
American League
N.Y
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