Cooney Ties Season Putouts Mark For Shortstop
Jimmy Cooney of the Cubs tied the season putouts record for a shortstop at ten in a game against the Phillies, narrowly missing the world mark. The piece notes the long history of top putout counts, discusses other shortstops, and comments on trades and team needs influencing shortstop depth.
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John B. Foster
Consolidated Press
New York
Jimmy Cooney
Chicago Cubs
Phillies
Philadelphia
Rabbit” Maranville
Brooklyn
Four Boxing Titles Change Hands in 1926 Season
Billy Evans notes a busy year for champions with four new titleholders in 1926. Ted Morgan retains junior lightweight due to Babe Herman weight issue while Jack Delaney takes the middleweight crown on points. Delaney, Latzo, Mandell and Flowers win titles. Kaplan and La Barba defend but Kaplan leaves featherweight. The year ends with mixed outcomes and no knockouts.
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Billy Evans
Babe Herman
Ted Morgan
Herman
Paul Berlenbach
Jack Delaney
Kayo
Tiger Flowers
Harry Greb
Pete Latzo
Mickey Walker
Sammy Mandell
Rocky Kansas
Delaney
Berlenbach
Kid Kaplan
Fidel la Barba
Kaplan
Gene Tunney Prepares for Dempsey Fight with Intense Training
Gene Tunney focuses on peak conditioning for the Dempsey bout. He trains at dawn with Lou Fink, seeks young sparring partners, and invites public observation with free workouts on an open ring platform, reflecting his view of boxing as a profitable sport for fans.
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Fair Play
Consolidated Press
York
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Wade
Gene
Lou Fink
Tunney
First Christian Sunday School Plans Chauncey Picnic
Chauncey August 9 annual picnic of the First Christian Sunday School scheduled for next Thursday at Athens fair grounds. Children and parents invited to meet at the church at 9 30 with lunch baskets and transport arranged. Includes games talks and readings, with entertainment by local and visiting members.
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Chauncey
First Christian Sunday School
Athens Fair Grounds
Karl W. Gardner
EB. F. Ferrer
Edward Minister
William Nye
Guy Brookins
Guy Gardner
T. P. Hamilton
John Brewer
B. F. Ferrer
Charles Ogg
Donald Henry
Charles Sweeney
Ralph Brown
M. J. Gardner
G. B. Courtney
James A
Old Chauncey Resident John W. Haynes Dies at 87
Chauncey native John W. Haynes died Saturday at his home at age 87 due to paralysis after a second stroke. He had suffered the first stroke seven years ago and used a wheelchair since. He leaves wife aged 1 years, two children Sidney Haynes and Mrs. Clara Graham both of Chauncey, a brother William Haynes of New Floodwood, a sister Mrs. Margaret Six, thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 PM at the Methodist Episcopal church, conducted by Reverend Howard, with burial in Greenlawn under Undertaker Stout.
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Chauncey
John W. Haynes
Sidney Haynes
Clara Graham
William Haynes
New Floodwood
Margaret
Methodist Episcopal Church
Howard
Greenlawn
Stout
Loyal Woman's Society Meets at Mrs Guy M Converse Home
The regular Chauncey Christian church Loyal Woman's Society gathers Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Guy M on Converse Street with Mrs John Brewer assisting.
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Chauncey
Loyal Woman's Society
The
Chauncey Christian Church
Guy M
Converse Street
John Brewer
Dew sisters return from Corning visit
Alice and Louise Dew traveled from Chauncey to Corning to visit their grandmother Mrs. Reason Dew. They were joined by their cousin Miss Nina Dew who stayed a few days with relatives in Chauncey before returning home.
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Chauncey
Alice
Louise Dew
Corning
Reason Dew
Nina Dew
Hamiltons host dinner for Duffee family guests
Chauncey Aug 9 Mr and Mrs T R Hamilton of Chauncey entertained at dinner Sunday at their Mound street home honoring T W Duffee and Ray Duffee and James Duffee of Athens.
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Chauncey
T. R. Hamilton
Mound Street
T. W. Duffee
Ray Duffee
James Duffee
Athens
Mrs Adams and party return to Jackson after visit
Mrs E J Adams and grandson Clark Preston Roland Six and William Bruce returned by car to Jackson Michigan from Chauncey after a few days visit with Mrs Wesley Six and friends. Adams also visited relatives in Nelsonville during the stay.
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Chauncey
E. J. Adams
Clark Preston
Roland Six
William Bruce
Jackson
Mich
Reverend Johnson Fills Athens Church Of God Appointment
Chauncey on Sunday afternoon hosted Rev. Johnson of Athens who preached at 2 o'clock in the local Church of God during the regular service.
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Chauncey
Johnson
Athens
Church of God
Local residents share weekend visits and departures across Ohio towns
Corning, Chauncey, Millfield, Columbus, Frost, and Athens form the travel web as families visit relatives and friends. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Welling, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan McCullough and Wanda, Mrs. Ruth James, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johnston, Frank Frost, James Goldsworthy, Herman Theisen Jr., Jennie Graham, Grant Wiley with family, Albert Robinson and Eldon, Tom Tippett and family, Ena Nelson, and Neva Ferrel, with moves and returns noted.
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Samuel Welling
Corning
Bryan McCullough
Wanda
Columbus
M. J. Gardner
Earl Gardner
This City
Ruth James
Millfield
Earl Johnston
Chauncey
Frank Frost
Frost, Ohio
James Goldsworthy
Pontiac, Mich
Herman Theisen, Jr
Garfield Grimes
Jennie Graham
Dayton
John Haynes
Grant Wiley
Glouster
Albert Robinson
Eldon
J. Robinson
Alice Robinson
Everrett Robinson
S Um Tippett
Margaret
Gon Paul
Athens
Alex Nelson
Ena Nelson
Mary Evans
Neva Ferrel
Athens Twi light league shuts out Nelsonville 13 to 2
Chesser pitched for Athens to a decisive win over Nelsonville at Chauncey ballpark as Athens racked up 15 hits and six in each of the first and fourth innings. H Coepe of Nelsonville had the team's only two hits including a third inning single. The series ends with a final game at Chauncey field next Sunday.
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Chesser
Athens
Withem
Nelsonville
Adams
Chauncey Field
Glouster
Pratt
G. Rasp
Arlington
Rasp
Mead
Twins
Smith
H. Earich
Heinie Mead
Ginnan
Farm Bureau Aids Farmers Say President Kampf
President W. F. Kampf of the Athens County farm bureau cites achievements in state and national work. Legislation favored includes gasoline tax relief, lower road levies, and enhanced cooperative marketing. The state bureau’s field service aims to tackle farm home and rural community issues, with broader federation efforts noted.
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W. F. Kampf
Athens County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
State Farm Bureau
Kampf
American Farm Bureau Federation
Local pastor injures finger viewing honey extractor
The Rev. Frederick Brown, pastor of Central Avenue Methodist Church in Athens, injured his right index finger while attempting to operate a honey extractor at A. J. Romine’s home. The lever caught his finger as the process fascinated him.
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Frederick Brown
Central Avenue Methodist Church
Athens
A. J. Romine
Brown
Romine
Big Red to Dedicate Stadium October Second
The Athens high school will play the dedication game with Columbus North high school on October 2 at Columbus North’s new stadium. The Big Red fall schedule lists games at home and away from Sept. 25 to Nov. 25, with several open dates and a possible move of the Marineta game to Thanksgiving.
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Athens High School
Columbus North High School
Columbus High School
Big Red
Pomeroy
Columbus North H. S
Logan
Wellston
Portsmouth
Ironton
Nelsonville
New Tennis Champion May Develop Roots In Season
UPI report notes shifts in American tennis with Tilden’s dominance questioned after losses to Vincent Richards and a Wills defeat alongside Miss Ryan’s rising form. East west matches and Davis Cup selection loom as Tilden seeks to prove whether recent defeats were flukes. In baseball the Glouster Twins rally with sturdy hitting led by Rasp Mead and Arlington, while G. Rasp drives in runs amid a late surge.
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Helen Wills
Paris
Gertrude Ederley
Tilden
Vincent Richards
United States Lawn Tennis Association
France
Japan
Forest Hills
Glouster Suffers 5 1 Loss to Twins in Eastern Ohio Tilt
Glouster traveled to Twin Cities yesterday and fell 5 to 1 in a hard fought game. The Eastern Ohio standings place Glouster in third tied with Coshocton who beat Newark. New Philly remains in second, with both clubs a half game back. Glouster misses three recently joined Senators as Adams leads the visitors.
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Twins
Glouster
Coshocton
Newark
New Philly
Senators
Adams
Yesterday's Results From Local Games
Twin Cities defeated Glouster 5 to 1 while Zanesville beat New Philadelphia 9 to 5. Coshocton won 8 to 0 against Newark and Cambridge triumphed 8 to 5 over Barnesville.
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Twin Cities
Glouster
Zanesville
New Philly
Coshocton
Newark
Cambridge
Barnesville
Dailey arraigned on child non-support charge in Columbus
Alva Dailey of Columbus pleaded not guilty on a charge of non-support of his child. He posted a $200 bond and was bound over to the grand jury. The charges were filed by his mother in law, Mrs Laura Courtney, with arrest by I P Tucker.
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Alva Dailey
Columbus
Pearl Helwig
Dailey
Laura Courtney
I. P. Tucker
Roret Bel
Golf Champion Dave Ward Wins Michigan Amateur Title
Dave Ward, 18, defeats Bill Courtry of Lochmoor 6 and 5 to become Michigan Amateur champion. Ward, a Big Rapids High School student, swept a classy field and is hailed for a bright future in golf.
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Dave Ward
Michigan
Ave
Bill Courtry
Lochmoor Country Club
Ward
Big Rapids
TILDEN WINS NEW YORK TITLE IN TENNIS MEET
William Tilden, noted tennis champion, played three singles and four doubles at the Southern New York and Westchester County championships. He won a love match and two straight set singles wins, then with A H Chapin Jr. lost a close doubles contest to Williams. Johnston and Edward F Chandler won 3-6 6-4 6-4 in another doubles match.
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Tilden
New York
William T. Tilden
Westchester County
A. H. Chapin, Jr
Williams
Johnston
Edward F. Chandler
New York Regatta Yields Wins in Two Boat Races
In the Jamaica Bay event, the four and a half mile baby buzzer race was won by Mr. Puzz, while Hellfire took the three mile runabout race in the state championship speed regatta.
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New York
Jamaica Bay
Puzz
Hellfire
New Bowling Alleys Under Construction In Athens
New bowling alleys are being built on West Washington street in the building of the Athens tribe of Red Men by Fred McCoy and Farley Burdette. Four Brunswick tournament alleys of regulation size will be installed, and the facility should open in early September, marking Athens first bowling venue in many years.
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West Washington Street
Athens Tribe of Red Men
Fred McCoy
Farley Burdette
Brunswick
Buili
Athens
Ohio Woman Wins Fairfield Invitation Golf Tourney
The annual Fairfield Country Club invitation tournament was won by Miss Louise C. Fordyce of Youngstown Ohio and R A Jones Jr of Westchester Hills Country Club. They defeated Lauren Upson of Berkeley California and Miss Maureen Orcutt.
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Fairfield, Conn
Fairfield Country Club
Louise C. Fordyce
Youngstown
Ohio
R. A. Jones, Jr
Westchester Hills Country Club
Lauren Upson
Berkeley
Calif
Maureen Orcutt
Baseball Scores Across Leagues With Highlights
In the American Association Columbus beat Indianapolis 8 by 7 in 14 innings while Toledo routed Louisville 13 to 0 after a 6 to 3 win and Milwaukee topped Kansas City 4 to 1. St Paul defeated Minneapolis 5 to 0. In the National League New York shutout Cincinnati 6 to 0 and St Louis beat Brooklyn 3 to 2 in 10 innings. American League results include Cleveland 7 4 Washington and Philadelphia 6 6 Chicago 6 with Detroit 8 New York 38 and Boston 4 St Louis 2.
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION _ Club
Louisville
Wilwaukee
Indianapolia
oTiledo
Seee
Kansas City
St. Paul Seeeeee
Minneapolis
Weer
Columbus
National League Club
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Cincinnatis
Chicago
New York
Cleveland Sees
Philadelphia
Detroit
Chicago Washington
American Association
Indianapolis
Toledo
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Cincinnati
Booklyn
Cleveland
Washington
Boston
Bill Sherdel
St. Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn Robins
Brooklyn
Earl Whitehill
Strash Ball
Temp Ejtrait Tiger
New York Yankees
George “Uekelele
Uhle
Indians
Washington Senators
Bill Barrett
Sam Hale
Philadelphia Athletics
Chicago White Sox
Eddie Collins
Hughie McQuillan
Cincinnati Reds
McQuillans
Giants
Reds
Lefty Wiltse
Ernie Nevers
Grid
Red Sox
Nevers
Browns
Wiltse
Fletcher
Phillies
Doherty Silk Sox
Clinton
N. J
Games Today Across Major Leagues
Minneapolis faces St. Paul while Cincinnati meets Philadelphia and St. Louis plays Boston. Chicago meets New York and Pittsburgh faces Brooklyn. Washington battles Cleveland and Boston visits St. Louis. New York plays Detroit and Philadelphia hosts Chicago.
Shaw wins 69 mile dirt track race at Hawthorne
Wilbur Shaw of Indiana maintains 5 miles per hour for victory in the national dirt track championship at Hawthorne. Ray Campbell and Dewey Shenk suffer severe injuries in a home stretch collision.
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Chicago
Wilbur Shaw
Hawthorne Track
Ray Campbell
Dewey Shenk
Athens High to Hold Football Meeting Tuesday
Athens high school athletic coach Harold Wise calls a 7:30 PM meeting at the junior high building to discuss football and distribute practice balls. All students from ninth grade up are invited. formation of the line is a key topic as last year’s linemen graduated.
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Athens
Harold Wise
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