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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1927

Page

2

Newark team defeats Ray-Glos 8 to 7 at Athens City playgrounds

An 8 to 7 loss to the Newark Pharis Tire and Rubber team handed the Grayson Ray-Glos a defeat yesterday evening. Harlon pitched for Newark, with Durant catching, while Roger Bolin stood out for Ray-Glos. A large crowd attended despite poor field conditions. Newark plans another game in a few weeks.

Grayson Ray-Glos Pharis Tire and Rubber Company Newark Athens City Harlon Newarks Rays Durant Roger Bolin Rewat Ray Boling Ray-Glos Studebakers McKinley White Studbakers Christy and Whitlack

Dentist Dean Louis E Ford Becomes Athletics Booster

Dr Louis E Ford of the Southern California dental school once believed students had no time for sports. That view changed after Bud Houser took up dentistry and again after Charles Borah enrolled. Now Ford advocates athletics for all dental students at the Los Angeles school.

Louis E. Ford Southern California Dental School Bud Houser Charles Borah Ford Los Angeles

Body Recovered From Ohio River In Drowning Tragedy

The body of Charles Young, who drowned while attempting to swim the Ohio River, was brought to the surface by barbed wire after moonrise. Dr. Daniels led life-saving attempts for about an hour with no success. the body was taken to Ewing morgue and then to Mason for burial. The victim, a local high school graduate class of 1926, would have been a junior in the coming year.

Pomeroy Charles Young Moon Lip Daniels Ewing Mason

Thomp- Columbus Visitors and Local Notices

Mr and Mrs William W Thomp Columbus visit home town. Miss Mary Laughead, Philadelphia trained child welfare worker, visits with her parents Mr and Mrs R B Laughead. N Y C Athletic Association 3t Hobson holds annual picnic at Buckeye Lake with departure 6 30 am and return midnight. Mrs L Crary Davis and two sons Columbus visit in home of W A Giles.

William W. Thomp Columbus Thompson Mary Laughead Philadelphia R. B. Laughead N. Y. C. Athletic Association Hobson

Hobson Loses 13-0 to Pittsburgh P L E at Pythian Park

Hobson tumbles to defeat 13 to 0 against the Pittsburgh P L E at Pythian Park on Wednesday. Ginther pitched in relief as Thomas struggled in the first inning. Hobson heads to Detroit for the inter sectional games with Michigan Centrals and other league leaders.

Middleport Hobson Pittsburgh P L. E Pythian Park Igh Ginther Thomas Detroit Michigan Centrals N. C Lefontaine

Meigs County Fish Game Association Expresses Displeasure

At Pomeroy Meigs County Fish Game Association meeting little attendance and business as members draft a resolution condemning recent legislation. The document targets lawmakers from local representatives and senators to Governor Dona for what they view as harmful action.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Conroy and Stace Wed in Quiet Pomeroy Ceremony

Erroll Conroy and Miss Clara Stace, a well known couple from Pomeroy, were quietly married at Point Pleasant. The wedding, kept private until the eve of the event, was a happy occasion for the couple and their families.

Erroll Conroy Clara Stace Pomeroy Erroll Con and Mies Point Pleasant

Truck Loses Load as Furniture Vanishes at Chester

Art Tracy and his blood hounds searched Chester area after two trucks pulled up to Dr. C. B. Shamaker’s farm home on the Coolville pike and stole furniture. Tracing efforts failed. the marauders fled by auto.

Pomeroy Art Tracy Chestership Dr. C Shamaker Chester Coolville Pike Auto

Eighth Grade Commencement Planned at Rock Springs Fairgrounds

Aug. 19 report from the county superintendent announces an eighth grade commencement to be held at the Rock Springs fairgrounds next Saturday. A large picnic dinner and full program of exercises including athletic events and diploma presentations are planned. Local teachers and students may enter contests with prizes donated by Pomeroy merchants.

Pomeroy Rocksprings Fairgrounds

Mrs. George Rappold Dies at Sugar Run Home

POMEROY Aug 19 Mrs. George Rappold born Ella Biggs May 16 1868 died at the family home beside Sugar Run school after years of diabetes. Widow of George Rappold she leaves one daughter Mrs Clyde B Thie and the husband. Funeral 3 PM Saturday at Grace Episcopal Church burial in Beech Grove cemetery conducted by Rev Forqueran.

Pomeroy George Rappold Rappold Sugar Run Ella Biggs B. ¥. Biggs

Nancy’s Yacht Wins Lipton Cup Opener in Chicago Regatta

Nancy a yacht owned by Samuel Dauchy won the first of a three day series for the Lipton cup. Bob Haynie’s Falcon finished first in the Eagle class for the Nutting Cup.

Chicago Nancy Samuel Dauchy Bob Haynie Falcon Nutting Jeup

May Leave Hospital Louis ville Star Outfielder Injury

Merito Acosta, star outfielder for the Louisville American Association team, with a fractured skull, may leave the hospital in a few weeks according to physicians.

Louisville Merito Acosta Louisville American Association

Cubs shortstop Zeb Terry offers real estate in Los Angeles

Former Cubs shortstop Zeb Terry, once a major league infielder, now markets real estate in Los Angeles. He leverages sport fame to attract clients.

Zeb Terry Cubs Los Angeles

Senators Acquire Lamar Through Waiver From Athletics

Lamar Bill, a long time Athletics stalwart since 1924, was obtained by the Senators via the waiver route in a midseason player move.

Bill Lamar Athletics Senators

Marietta Golfers Prevail Over Athens Club in New Course Debut

Marietta golfers edged Athens Country Club 43 to 41 in a foursomes event on the new Washington County course yesterday. Athens guests dined with Marietta members after the round as scores listed include Hart, Ludecker, Smith and many others.

Marietta Athens Country Club Washington County Athens Athens Club Marietta Club Hart Ludecker Smith Sprague Nell Haskine Reiser Horge Rae Westfall Schloas Bel Pigott Vorberg Bush Dana McKinney Armain Biddle Pickering Osburn Hilton R. Fins

Penn to Use Huddle System This Fall

Coach Lou Young plans to implement the huddle system for the Penn football team this fall. The move aims to improve coordination, signaling, and pace during games and practices.

Lou Young Penn

Sarazen Tops List of High-Earning Thoroughbreds

Sarazen, recently retired, is noted as one of the few thoroughbreds with lifetime winnings exceeding $200,000, illustrating a remarkable racing career and standout earnings.

Sarazen

Lincoln Fields Summer Meet Sets Jockey L. Hardy Wins

Jockey L. Hardy rode 27 winners at Lincoln Fields during the summer racing circuit. His strong showing highlighted a season of competitive rides and secure mounts across multiple races.

L. Hardy Lincoln Fields

Davis Cup Team Chosen by U S for Philadelphia Defense

The United States selects William Tilden, William Johnston, Richard Williams and Francis Hunter to defend the Davis Cup in Philadelphia next month. Alternates John Doeg and George Lott are chosen as the best young prospects for future ties.

New York Philadelphia William T. Tilden William M. Johnston Richard Norris Williams Francis T. Hunter John Doeg George M. Lott Chicago United States

Painter William Sexton Dies After Fall From Scaffold

Urbana painter William Sexton aged 45 fell 50 feet from a rope scaffold on Monument Square and died yesterday. The accident occurred at a downtown building where he was working late.

Urbana William Sexton Monument Square

Stanley Family Third Reunion Planned at Town Mouse Grove

The Stanley family hosts its third annual reunion at Town Mouse grove on Sunday August 21. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Stanley Town Mouse Grove

Suit Likely Young Stribling Fails To Appear

Wichita Kansas August 19 Young Stribling did not appear for a scheduled bout with Mike Arnold of Denver. The American Athletic Club claims a misunderstanding kept him away.

Young Stribling Wichita Kas Yawsuit Mike Arnold Denver

Dempsey Plans Three Weeks Training Before Tunney Bout

Jack Dempsey told United Press he needs three weeks to reach peak condition for the heavyweight title fight with Gene Tunney. He is training daily in California with road work and boxing, has gained about 10 pounds to just over 200, and plans to cut to around 195 for the bout. He expects to golf and rest in the interim and says he is in tiptop shape and not worried about his wife Estelle Taylor.

Chicago United Press Gene Tugney Jack Dempsey California Jack New York Tunney Dempsey Estelle Taylor

Conference Fails to Decide on Texas League Entry

A meeting between Tulsa and Oklahoma City team owners and Texas League President J. D. Roberts produced no definite action. The cities may resign from the Western League, but no decision was reached on joining the Texas League.

Dallas Tex Tulsa Okla Oklahoma City J. D. Roberts Texas League

Yankees Rally Falls Short As White Sox Win

In a 12 inning battle the New York Yankees lose to the Chicago White Sox 5 4 Joe Shaute shines in relief as Cleveland tops Philadelphia 2 1 Shante gives up eight hits but escapes major trouble George Sisler stars for the St Louis Browns in a 6 12 inning victory over the Washington Senators rain cancels the entire National League schedule

L. Pet Chicago Coves Pittsburgh St. Louis New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia Washington Detroit Eoee Chicago Cleveland Bt. Louis Meas City Milwaukee Paul Minneapolis Indianapolis Louisville Columbus New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Joe Shaute Shante George Sisler St. Louis Browns Washington Senators Sisler

Bobby Jones Leads Practice Rush At Amateur Championship

In Minneapolis more than half the entrants for the National Amateur tournament have arrived to practice. Bobby Jones shot 40 on the first nine before rain forced him to stop.

Minneapolis Bobby Jones

Reinhardt Faces Wall in Western Women’s Golf Semi Final

Famed Dallas favorite Mrs S L Reinhardt battles Bernice Wall of Oshkosh in a likely sharp semi final at Lake Geneva. The Memphis and Los Angeles pair, Mrs Dave Gant and Mrs Harry Pressler, also meet in the other bracket, but the Reinhardt Wall clash dominates the day’s excitement.

Lake Geneva Wis S. L. Reinhardt Dallas Texas Bernice Wall Oshkosh Dave Gant Memphis Harry Pressler Los Angeles

Indians Beat Mackmen In Pitchers Battle 2-1

Cleveland edges Philadelphia 2 to 1 as Shaute over Remmel and Gray in a tight game. Bishop error in eighth allows the winning run. Fonseca doubles and Summa scores on Burns’ single in the eighth. Mackmen tally in seventh on Wheat’s walk and Bishop’s double.

Cleveland Indians Athletics Joe Shaute Eddie Remmel Sam Gray Bishop Fonseca Burns Jamieson Summa Mackmen Wheat Philadelphia Rommel Glas Besdecerseese aJacobson DECES Deces Srocecsense Csssesseee Ccccese Cleveland B. R. H. O. A. Jamieson Burns, Tb Bewell Bich Shaute Galloway Gray French Sacrifices Hale

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