Cubs, Pirates win as Gehrig hits 38th homer
The Pirates beat the Giants and the Cubs split with Brooklyn as Hal Carter and Guy Bush faltered in the two games. Lou Gehrig homered for the Yankees but New York lost 8-1. Washington defeated Cleveland 4-2 behind Thurston.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Brooklyn
Grimes
Giants
Hal Carlyon
Dodgers
Guy Bush
Lou Gehrig
New York Yankees
Philadelphia
Washington
Cleveland
Buckeye
Levsen
Thurston
Impressive funeral for Rev. Father Theodore Igel at Sacred Heart
The service drew crowds in Pomeroy as Catholic and Protestant mourners filled Sacred Heart church. Bishop J. T. Hartley delivered the ora tion with many priests from across Ohio in attendance. Burial followed at Sacred Heart cemetery. A Miami Florida birth notice notes a son born to Mr and Mrs O Donnell with local celebrations planned.
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Pomeroy
Father Theodore Igel
Sacred Heart Church
Mulberry Avenue
Fugate
Sugar Run
Fie
J. T. Hartley
Hartley
Columbus
C. J. Kesslar
Shawnee
E. J. Kellerman
New Straitsville
D. J. Dunne
Valeski
Ee. E. Suppan
New Lexington
EB. A. Burkley
P. C. Schneider
W. F. Connelly
Gallipolis
Peter B. Cresley
Pine Grove
C. A. Freriks
Cheries
Carshagena
Ohio
J. M. Diegelman
Crookaville
James TeKath
Nebraska City
Nebr
E. F. Dunn
Father Igel
Henry Igel
Corning
Frederick Igel
Matthew Loney
Mary Igel
Henry Fuertges
Mary Rath
Bradford
Inl
Theo. Korting
Frank Korting
Albert Korting
Josephine Korting
Jacobs
Weiner
Anna Kraft
Sacred Heart Cemetery
Florida
Middleport
Miami, Fla
O'Donnell
W. G. Davis
Misset Davis
Woed Foreign Missionary Society Postponed to Aug 19
Middleport reports the Woos Foreign Missionary Society postponed its pageant from August to August 19 under Mrs Marcus Cham. A carnival concession in town faced delays as W E rn fell from a heart failure during tent setup. A brother resides in Columbus and the body likely will be taken there.
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Middleport
Uqua
Marcus Cham
Smiddleport
W. E. Rn
Carnival Company
Columbus
Primaries See Votes Sparse Amid Nomination Push
Aug 10 villagers showed little interest in primaries as few voters cast ballots for nomination. The article notes taxpayers faced an estimated cost per vote of 1.50 dollars due to the low turnout and overall turnout concern.
Bing fly sets date for thirty third reunion at Scott's Grove
Aug 16 report states the third annual reunion will be held at Scott's Grove in Cheshire. Local organizers plan a gathering with former members, sharing memories and updates from the group.
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Roy
Bing Fly
Scott's Grove
Cheshire
Lust Loses Local Court Case Over Building Encroachment
In Pomeroy on August 10 an agreed journal entry from the court of appeals states Farmers Bank and Savings Company versus Mrs. Mattie Lust. Lust loses and must remove encroachments over the wall center line near the Lust building, within two months, with costs split between parties.
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Pomeroy
Court of Appeals
Farmers’ Bank and Savings Company
Mattie Lust
Lust
Lust Business
Second Street
August Goessler
Bank
Court Street
Court of Common Pleas
Off season in Pomeroy marriage and divorce pace
In Pomeroy on August 10 the marriage license bureau shows only one permit issued and no divorce petitions filed for a week. The sole couple cited is Charles D Woods 27 farmer son of Anthony Woods and Helen B Hayes 23 teacher daughter of J B Hayes both of Alfred.
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Pomeroy
Charles D. Woods
Anthony Woods
Helen B. Hayes
J. B. Hayes
Alfred
Public Schools Set to Open September 12 in Middleport
Middleport board of education met Monday and decided to open public schools on September 12 to allow for Labor Day and county fair conflicts.
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Middleport
Board of Education
Meigs Girl Drops Dead In Next State
Miss Lucille Williams 17, an employee of the Mary Jane Coffee shop in Middleport, collapsed and died during a vacation trip in West Virginia. Telegram to parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Williams of Silver Run said she died suddenly. details were unavailable. The Williams family formerly lived in the town’s lower section.
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Middleport
Lucille Williams
Mary Jane Coffee Shop
West Virginia
Lewis Williams
Silver Run
Williams
Owens Wins Ten-Round Decision Over Kilrain in Los Angeles
Ernie Owens of Seattle won a ten round decision against Jake Kilrain in Los Angeles. The bout was contested at a local arena with Owens using superior aggression and accuracy to secure the victory. Kilrain struggled to mount a consistent offense throughout the ten rounds.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Ernie Owens
Seattle
Jake Kilrain
Lieutenant Harrod Leads Camp Perry Rifle Team Tryouts
Second Lieutenant Ralph S. Harrod of Wapakooneta posts 242 of 250 to lead the regiment in rifle marksmanship at Camp Perry. The 148th Infantry unit reports expert Harrod and awaits O. N. G. rifle team tryouts. Governor Donahey to present medals at a review tomorrow afternoon.
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Camp Perry
Ralphs. Harrod
Wapakoeneta
148Th Infantry
Harrod
Emil F.marx
St. Marys
Mosher Wins Hexathlon at Ohio University
Eail Mosher of the spring track squad won the hexathlon held by Ohio University track coaching class. He placed first in two events, second in two, and third in the remaining two. Paul Johnson missed tying Mosher by one point while Paul Freshwater took third. Events included shot put high jump broad jump discus javelin and 100 yard dash.
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Ohio University
Eail Mosher
Paul Johnson
Mosher
Paul Freshwater
Sanders to drive in Monza Grand Prix
Indianapolis August 10 George Sanders winner of the Indianapolis 500 will drive his Duesenberg racer in the Grand Prix at Monza Italy September 4. Earl Cooper and Pete Kreis are also expected to enter from America.
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Indianapolis
Ind
George Sanders
Decoration Day
Monza
Italy
Earl Cooper
Pete Kreis
America
Sailor Freedman Bout Declared No Contest
The welterweight fight between Sailor Freedman of Chicago and Farmer Joe Cooper of Terre Haute was ruled a no contest by Referee Lou Bauman in the third round in Cincinnati the night before.
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Cincinnati
U PR
Sailor Freedman
Chicago
Farmer Joe Cooper
Terre Haute
Lou Bauman
Yesterday's baseball results across leagues
National League games included Brooklyn 0 5 Chicago 2 4 and Pittsburgh 7 New York 6. American League saw Washington 4 Cleveland 2 and Philadelphia 8 New York 1, with Detroit at Boston on wet grounds. American Association scores featured St Paul 2 Louisville 1 and Milwaukee 2 Toledo 16 Columbus 4 13 3 5.
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Chicago
Steenee
Pittsburgh
Eee
St. Louis
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Boston Tebewweee
Philadelphia
Is Pet
Washington
Detroit
Chicago Sereee
Cleveland
St. Louis Ee Nee
Boston Netteee
American Association
Ww. L. Pet
Toledo
Sovececcevee
Milwaukee
Kansas City
St. Paul
Boston
Louisville
Columbus
Ace Hudkins Charts Championship Highway in Los Angeles
Ace Hudkins nicknamed the Nebraska wildcat is praised as the next welterweight king after a win over Sergeant Sammy Baker. His brother Clyde, serving as manager, is seeking a match with Dundee and predicts an undefeated run.
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OS Angeles
Calif
Hudkins
Fistiana
Nebraska
Sammy Baker
Clyde
Dundee
Buckeye falters as Senators take 4-2 win in nine innings
Washington edges Cleveland 4-2 in a seven inning start by Buckeye who failed to beat the Senators in any meeting. Harris and McNeely delivered key hits, with Autrey, Eichrodt and Ruel driving runs as Washington builds an early lead and holds on. Buckeye allowed ten hits while Thurston shut out Cleveland through seven before relief came.
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Buckeye
Senators
Thurston
Indians
Levsen
Harris
McNeely
Summa
Goslin
Judge
Ruel
Autrey
Eichrodt
MccNeely
Cleveland
Jamieson
Wonseca
Burne
Liceese
J. Sewell
Sccope
B. R
Burns
Rice
Reeves
Buckye
Delaney Favored Over Paulino in Yankee Stadium Bout
Henry L. Farrell reports eight to five favorite Delaney meets Paulino Uzudun at Yankee Stadium tomorrow night. Delaney, former light heavyweight champion, seeks to move toward Sharkey Dempsey Tunney and the title, while promoter Tex Rickard aims to pair the winner with Jack Sharkey as a challenger for next year.
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New York
Jack Delaney
Mike McTigue
Paulino Uzcudun
Yankee Stadium
Delaney
Paulino
Jack Sharkey
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Jim Maloney
Sharkey
Maloney
Chunky Uzendan
Pete Reilly
Pauli
Tex Rickard
Chicago
Jack Shaskey
Favorite in Logan an Shorty Leadbetter Cup For Popularity
Ralph Leadbetter was named the most popular local athlete at a Logan contest ending at the Pythian theater. He received a silver cup trophy after standout seasons with Logan High School football and the local track team. Henry Adcock followed as the next most popular athlete.
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Logan
Ralph Leadbetter
Pythian Theater
Henry Adcock
Leadbetter
Adcock
Ohio State University
Josten-Cigars to Host Albany at City Playgrounds
The Josten-Cigars of Athens will face Albany at the city playgrounds tomorrow evening. The game is scheduled for 6 o clock and expected to attract local fans.
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Josten
Albany
Josten-Cigars
Athens
Flannigan Defeated in Ten Rounds by Gartin in Omaha Bout
Omaha welterweight Ted dy Gartin won a ten round decision over Matt Flannigan in Denver. Gartin took the match on a points decision delivering solid blows through the stoppage.
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Denver
Colo
Teddy Gartin
Omaha
Matt Filannigan
Dempsey Tunney Bout Gets Illinois Permit
The Illinois Boxing Commission grants a permit for the Dempsey Tunney heavyweight title fight at Soldier's Field on September 22. Interest grows in Chicago as tickets go on sale and Loop gamblers favor Tunney. Tex Rickard brings the event. Getz lends his name as promoter while training sites are scouted at the Crete race course.
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Edward C. Dea
United Press
Chicago
WUP
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Tunney
Illinois Boxing Commission
Soldier's Field
Tex Rickard
Illinois
Rad Commission
George Gets
Getz
Tex
Rickard
Richard
New York
Créte
Ill
Leo Flynn
Dempsey
Crete
Blues win two as McGowan breaks ankle in loss
Kansas City Blues split a doubleheader with the Sermators at Neil Park earning 4 3 and 13 5 wins. The second win costs Kansas City star second baseman Frank McGowan who broke his right ankle sliding into first in the fourth inning and was taken to Grant Hospital.
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Columbus
Kansas’ City Blues
Neil Park
Blues
Frank McGowan
Grant Hospital
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