Pomeroy Bend News Boosts Local Salt Plant Improvements
Ohio Valley Salt plant in Pomeroy Bend, near Benson City, W Va, gears up for full operation with four new boilers installed earlier and two more added recently. The plant already employs about 45 workers with repairs underway, and production is expected to exceed previous output of 250 barrels per day once new equipment is fully online.
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Pomeroy
Ohio Valley Salt Company
Dinson City
W. Va
Pomeroy Bend
Pom eroy Primary Election Seen Light Voter Interest
Pom ery citys primary election set for Tuesday August 12 with virtually no interest. No mayoral candidate, five council seats available, six to be filled. Vaughan runs unopposed for treasurer. Two seek clerk and marshal posts.
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Vaughan
Sunk Boat Recovered Near Middleport
The pump boat owned by John Lyons, which recently sank, is being raised by expert workers in Middleport. Work is expected to finish soon and the vessel will be fit for service again.
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Middleport
John Lyons
Beain
Fire forces new line extension to Rutland power
The Ohio Power Company must extend its lines from Pomeroy to Rutland after the Blackstone mine No 1 power house burned Saturday morning. Estimated cost ranges from 2000 to 2500 dollars as material to complete the line is en route.
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Pomeroy
Ohio Power Company
Rutland
Blackstone
Masons Plan Picnic at Gallipolis Next Thursday
POMEROY August 10. A large turnout of Masons and families from Pomeroy Middleport and nearby areas is expected for the Dawn lodge No 7 F A M picnic to be held next Thursday at Gallipolis.
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Middleport
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Gallipolis
Dawn Lodge
River trip planned on Washington steamer
Pomeroy residents schedule a river excursion for next Saturday aboard the steamer Washington. Music will be provided by Elder's De Luxe orchestra. The boat departs Pom ery at 7 30 p m and returns at 12 p m.
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Pomeroy
Washington
Elder
de Luxe
Eth el Foss and Dillon Cross Marry in Maryland
Miss Ethel Foss of Pomeroy and Dillon Cross of Racine wed in Maryland last week. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Foss. The couple returned on Saturday.
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W. F. Scott
Lucy Gibbs
Bellaire
Parkersburg
Fred Rohr
Lewis Karnatz
William Karnatz
Chicago
William Moenkhaus
Henney Mora
Sumner
Pearl
Mart Crary
Hazel Bartele
Mildred Greaser
Alba Radford
Gardner Reynolds
Ed Thompson
John
John Waddell
Middleport
Addison
Henry Epplein
Pomeroy
Cincinnati
John Young
Elmer Hugh Davis
Hiram Whitlock
Charles Calkins
Willard Meier
Randolph Young
Carl Wolfe
Walter Eynon
Max Roller
Herman Fisher
L. A. Person
Coolville
James Lanning
Lancaster
Ira Foster
Gallipolis
Robert Campbell
Richard Campbell
Maryland
Ethel Foss
Dillon Cross
Racine
William Foss
Rutland Men Charged With Drunkenness
Pomeroy report: George Thomas Russell Steels and William Payton of Rutland were arrested Saturday night for being drunk. Thomas and Steels face hearings before Squire Gilmore today while Payton is to appear before Mayor Hess.
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George Thomas
Russell Steels
William Payton
Rutland
Thomas
Steels
Squire Gilmore
Payton
Mayor Hess
Fire Destroys Tom Jones Barn Near Vinton
A barn owned by Tom Jones near Vinton burned Saturday night about 9 o clock. Hay and feed were stored inside, with damages around 6000 dollars. Deputy Art Tracy and Charles Rathburn investigated, bloodhound Queen tracked a suspect, no arrests yet.
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Tom Jones
Vinton
Art Tracy
Charles Rathburn
Tracy
Queen
West Virginia
Pomeroy Bend Briefs
Mrs. Ed Ohlinger of Middleport visited her husband in Columbus where he is receiving medical treatment. Vernon McCullough recently injured his foot about a week ago.
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Pomeroy Bend
Ed Ohlinger
Middleport
Columbus
Ohlinger
Vernon McCullough
Kilrain Calls for Boxing Governing Body Progress
Jake Kilrain argues boxing needs a single head to settle disputes and suggests boxing commissions from legalized states could appoint a final authority. He notes legal reforms, improved policing, and the evolution from rough era to modern, safer arenas, and says boxing should be legalized in every state.
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Court of Last Resort
Jake Kilrain
Kilrain
Practice That Pays in Golf Through Intelligent Routines
The article argues that skill growth hinges on intelligent practice after instruction. It notes many golfers never take lessons or practice, and warns that without focused repetition of correct grip, stance, pivot, and swing, players falter under pressure. Continuous, informed effort with immediate testing of each point improves confidence and performance.
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Gerrespons Siena
Estelle Dempsey Denies Involvement in Kearns Split
Estelle Taylor Dempsey, wife of heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, denies any role in the rift with manager Jack Kearns. She says the quarrel was brewing before she met Dempsey and asserts she never discussed him with anyone and wishes her husband to decide his boxing future.
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Copeland C. Burg
Los Angeles
Cal
Estelle Taylor Dempsey
Jack Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Jack
Mrs. Dempsey
Kearns
Champion
Twilight All Stars Routed By Glouster
Glouster Legionnaires trounced the Twilight league All-Stars 14 to 0 in a match for the American Legion endowment fund. Twilight pitchers struggled as Sam Withem shut them down, while Theisen faded after six innings. Five Twilight errors and key absences hindered the visitors as Glouster pulled away early and held on for the win.
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Glouster Legionnaires
Legionnaires
American Legion Endowment Fund
Knox
Wise
Townsend
Bartels
Boling
Wright
Christy
Hub Theisen
Theisen
H. Rasp
Withem
Sweeney
Barstow
Peden
O. Darnell
National League and American League Home Run Totals
A report lists home run leaders by player and club for August 9 with league totals. Nat league stars like Hornsby and Meusel top the lists, while Williams Hartnett and Meusel again appear among leaders across teams and leagues.
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Total Hornsby
Scsovees
Harper
Phila
Blades
Civesssne
Shinners
Carda
Meusel
Yanks
Cheeee
Gehrig
Giants
Phillies
Wright
Pirates
Youthful mermaid star Frances Meany eyes 1928 Olympic glory
Frances Meany, 12, of Greenwich Conn, trains daily in hope of rapid rise in competitive swimming. Her sister Helen Meany is a renowned high diving champion who began young and competed in her first Olympics at 16. Experts forecast Frances Olympic champion potential for 1928.
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Helen
Greenwich
Conn
Frances
Baseball Rule on Overthrows and Runner Advancement
The article explains ground rule two bases on a throw into the stands and how to judge runner advancement when a hit and run occurs. It uses a first base runner advancing to third or home on a wild throw while the batter’s progress is limited by the throw’s start, detailing cases and starting-point rules for fair play.
Yesterday's baseball scores across leagues
Results from yesterday include American Association games with Minneapolis and Columbus 10 to 1, 5 to 1, and 11 to 7. Indianapolis and Milwaukee 1 to 0 and 0 to 7. Louisville 9 to 4 and 8 to 2. Kansas City 4 to 2. Toledo 6 to 2 and 7 to 11. St. Paul 2 to 6 and 7 to 11. Chicago and Boston 1 to 5 and 13 to 3. St. Louis 8 to 4 and Philadelphia 4 to 8. American League scores show Cleveland 7 to 6 over Washington and Chicago 4 to 3 over New York with no other games scheduled.
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Columbus
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Louisville
Kansas City
Toledo
St. Paul
New York
Cincinnati
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
GAMES TODAY MATCHUPS ACROSS LEAGUE SCHEDULE
Minneapolis plays Columbus and St Paul faces Toledo. Milwaukee meets Indianapolis while Kansas City visits Louisville. Brooklyn hosts Cincinnati and New York travels to Pittsburgh. Philadelphia plays St Louis. Boston visits Chicago while St Louis hosts Philadelphia and Detroit goes to Boston.
Coveleskie Leads Pitchers Across Generations
Stanley Coveleskie once rowed for Washington in the Delaware regatta before lumbago flared. He now tops the pitching scene by three generations and twelve games, famed as author of a legendary spitter noted in gastronomy, astrology, the Nile Valley and both branches of the house.
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Stanley Coveleskie
Washington
Delaware
Coveleskie
Nile Valley
Reds Fall to Giants in Rough 5-4 Loss
New York defeated Cincinnati 5 to 4 as the Giants bunched timely hits with men on base. Frisch injures his hand in the sixth and may miss a week or more. Cruz drives a ball into Kelly’s glove for a key double play.
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New York
Tokeline Reds
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Cruz
Kelly
Frisch
Sion
Schultz
Southworth
Seccese
Young
Eeeeeee
Meusel
Ceseee
Terry
Lindstrom
Hartley
Hargrave
Wingo
Melly
Pinelli
Harrell
Crits
Ismann
Holke
Itley
Cleveland Defeats Washington In 12 Inning Series Opener
Cleveland wins 7 6 in a 12 inning game after a long duel. Johnson and Smith dominated early, then settled, with Judge going 5 for 6 and Sewell 4 for 5. Goslin and Bluege contributed for Washington. Marberry took the loss after a stretched relief appearance.
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Washington
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Smith
Judge
Sewell
Lutske
Marberry
Ruel
Goslin
Lee
McNeely
Jamieson
J. Sewell
Bluege
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Marbery
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Laee
Spurgeon
Lutzke
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Myatt
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Rice
R Goslin
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Ee Peck
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Adams
Severeid
Leibold
Tagging the Bases
Home runs dominated the action as Hornsby hit two more to reach 29 for the Cardinals in an 8 to 4 win over the Phillies led by Clarence Mitchell. The Indians beat the pennant hopefuls 7 to 6 in twelve innings as Walter Johnson struggled early.
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International News Service
Hornsby
Cardinals
Phillies
Clarence Mitchell
Indians
Walter Johnson
Judge
Sewell
Giants Win in 11 Frames
Giants prevail in an 11 frame game noting veteran player Quinn wearing multiple uniforms. Report highlights a tense finish and durability of the lineup as the team secures the victory.
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Giants
International Tennis Clash Looms At Forest Hills
The upcoming annual Wightman Cup ties between American and British women tennis stars will be staged at Forest Hills on Long Island. The United States, aiming to avenge Wimbledon losses, fields Helen Wills, Molla Mallory, Marion Jessup, Eleanor Goss, and Mary Browne, while Britain counters with Phyllis Covell, Kitty McKane, Evelyn Collyer, Joan Fry, and Betty Ryan among others.
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Art Carlson
United States
Helen Wills
Phyllis Covell
Kitty Mee Kane
GeorgeWightman
Miss McKane
Evelyn Collyer
Johnny Bull
Betty Ryan
California
England
Covell
Lambert-Chamber
Kitty McKane
Joan Fry
Mile. Lenglen
Molla. Mallory
Marion Jessup
Eleanor Goss
Mary K. Browne
Notable Australian Tennis Player Era Highlight
A distinguished Australian Davis Cup contributor with multiple team selections. Reached the 1924 national singles semi finals before Johnston eliminated him. Won the Longwood Bowl and praised for an aggressive, powerful game with a superb forehand drive and Tremendous service and smash. Backhand slice noted as unreliable while overall courage and grace defined his style.
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Wilding and
Brookes
Johnston
Tennis Star Excels At Net With Sharp Volleying Skills
A skilled tennis player displays exceptional net play with precise volleying and overhead shots. The performance highlights include precise drops and quick reactions that outmaneuver opponents, signaling strong form for upcoming matches.
Coolidge Tosses Out First Ball at Stadium Opening
Johnson and Landis clash after the series while fans endure long ticket lines. Scalpers mock police as Altrock antics amuse Ea Bugs and other crowds in a lively sports page preview.
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Johnson
Landis
Police
Altrock
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