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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1931
Page
5
Mitch's Musings reports two boys battle for the Ath ensantry Club championship as Preston shoots 74 and Grover 81 across 36 holes in broiling sun. Grover recovers from mis drives to post solid finishing scores and both players display strong approach work and resilience.
A. R. Denny Bhute, Lake Forest Country Club pro, shot a strong round Sunday on his home course. He started with 38 on the front nine, eagled the 10th, followed by two more eagles and a birdie. The back nine totaled seven under par with two late birdies and a confident 12 foot putt on 18.
Jack Preston retained the Athens Country Club championship with a 3 up win over B. T. Grover after both players posted 74 in the afternoon round. Grover led in spots with long drives and key putts but Preston steadied, finishing with a birdie on the 35th hole to seal the match.
The guide explains a golf backswing sequence. The left wrist turns gradually toward the body as the hips rotate slightly and the head stays still. With correct action the left arm stays straight, the right elbow close, toe toward the ground, and the shaft horizontal at the top.
National League games list Chicago at Boston St. Louis at New York Cincinnati at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at Philadelphia American League slate includes New York at Detroit Boston at Chicago Milwaukee at Columbus Minneapolis at Louisville Kansas City at Toledo St. Paul at Indianapolis amid busy season schedule.
Local society and locals column highlights community happenings in Pomeroy Bend and Meigs County. Mentions service appreciation and advertising contact details for The Messenger, including circulation and classifieds through John Sauvage.
Meigs County deputies and Sheriff Dana Tracy spent a busy Saturday night and Sunday. Deputy Tracy checked two men in Kentucky for possible Dark Hollow wire robbery links. they were not involved. Sheriff Tracy investigated the Lucy Kibble store and post office robbery in Reedsville, with the building ransacked but few items missing. De Hank Young was jailed for investigation after a rock-throwing incident near the fairgrounds. Bruce Shipley, who escaped county jail during medical treatment, reportedly headed to New York City. Sheriff Swanson of Gallipolis relayed that Lewis Finm and Charles Calkins, Syracuse, were in an auto wreck. Finm injured.
Middleport reports Asa Bradbury a traveling salesman since 1908 with a remarkable record as an accident free driver. He has worn out thirty cars yet never injured anyone or had a collision. He admits faster driving but maintains his brakes are always in first class condition.
The funeral of Capt. D. H. Moore age 90 Civil War veteran was held at the Presbyterian Church in McArthur Monday afternoon. The American Legion Post participated and pallbearers were Legion members. Two Civil War veterans remain in McArthur: Robert Hays and Thomas McGiffin. Captain Moore had lived with his daughter Mrs. Ella Sisson in McArthur.
Pomeroy obituary notes Elmer Trussell eightieth birthday death in New York City on August 8. The Pomeroy Telegraph editor started in 1884 as a Syracuse Coal & Salt Co. recruit, with mentor Trussell urging field reporting and the Solitary Stranger column.
Forest Hills N Y Aug 17 Mrs Helen Wills Moody opened her bid to win a seventh National Women's Championship facing 64 top players from the United States and England. Moody seeks to regain the title now held by Miss Betty Nuthall who is in the draw but not guaranteed to reach the finals. Other notable contenders include Miss Jacobs Miss Morrill Mrs Jessup and Baroness Levi of Rome with top rivals in the upper bracket such as Miss Round Miss Palfrey and Mrs Van Ryn.
The marriage of Miss Grace Motley daughter of Mr and Mrs Williams Motley to William Call occurred Friday afternoon in Gallipolis. After the ceremony the couple returned to the bride’s home in Middleport to begin housekeeping.
Ruth belted his 33rd homer helping the Yankees beat Detroit 6 4 and maintain pace in the AL home run lead. Chicago and Boston split a twin bill while the Cubs swept the doubleheader against Boston to close on the Giants in the NL. Wright sparked Brooklyn with six hits in seven at bats as they beat Cincinnati.
The draw features Edith Sigourney facing first match opponent while Jacobe pairs with Mae Ceurvorst and Nuthaell meets Mrs Bernard Stens in early rounds of the tournament.
Whaley dental rooms in Pomeroy will close on the last Saturday of the month ending a 72 year family business. Dr. David C. Whaley and Amy Whaley founded it with their daughter Caddy continuing until her recent death. The sole surviving heir is Mrs. BE. W. Kingsland of New York City who plans to keep a home in Pomeroy and visit.
Columbus action in the American Association sees Indianapolis beat St. Paul 11 to 6 as Fitzgerald drives in runs with a homer. Kansas City tops Toledo 6 to 2 and wins the second game. Louisville capitalizes on late hits to split with Minneapolis 6 to 4 and 3 to 1. Milwaukee and Columbus split twin bill with Milwaukee taking 12 to 8 and losing 11 to 8.
Mrs. Carrie Glover widow of J. W. Glover died Sunday morning at 4 30 at her South Third Avenue home after a stroke two weeks earlier. She was 60, active in the Methodist Episcopal Church and Pythian organizations. Survived by daughter Mrs. Clifford Erwin, brother N H Skiles of Wheeling, sister Mrs. Addie Branch, and granddaughter Caro Louise Erwin. Funeral Tuesday with Rev. C H Bichinger, burial at Middleport Hill Cemetery. Pythian Sisters to conduct services.
Denny Shute of Hudson, recent Ryder Cup star, is the overwhelming favorite as the Ohio Open begins at Shawnee Country Club Lima. The 36-hole two day event features amateurs like John Fierro Scotty Reston and Bob Kepier and awards six pro qualifiers for the PGA Championship at Providence next month.
The readable portion lists players and names in a sports context but contains numerous garbled words and missing data, making it difficult to determine teams scores, dates, or outcomes. No verifiable facts or structured results can be confirmed from the fragment.
An enthusiastic gathering of Camp Gerber Spanish American veterans in Middleport hears Adjutant C A Hartley resign after serving as commander or adjutant since the camp’s August 17 1917 installation. Attendees come from Wilkesville Wellston Pomeroy Rutland and Middleport.
Four men pleaded guilty to killing Louis Montan Adams Township in an alleged hijacking. The case involves Carla Pes Parsi Frank Cantilis and others who faced charges and were convicted by juries. The article notes death penalty discussions and ongoing proceedings with continuation referenced.
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