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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1926

Page

6

Union Talk Is Resumed by Players

New York Aug. 23 Major league players consider reviving a protective union this winter after the experiences of Max Carey and Frank Frisch. Carey, valuable last season, lost his Pirates job and was released from a share of World Series money upon a Brooklyn transfer. Frisch, discontent with John McGraw at the Giants, left St Louis without warning and may lose pay and his job. He plans to stay home, citing poor health, while speculation about his next move continues amid tense team dynamics and potential trades.

New York Max Carey Frank Frisch Carey Pittsburgh Pirates Brooklyn Frisch John McGraw McGraw St. Louis Cincinnati Reds Pete Donohue Hughey Crutz Cincinnati Critz Chicago Cubs

Grandmother and two grandchildren die in gas suicide

In Detroit on August 23 a 49-year-old Mrs Emma Miller locked herself and her two young grandkids in the kitchen and died after turning on a gas jet, police said.

Detroit Mich Emma Miller

Dempsey Tunney Fight Tickets Pull In Half Million

Nearly $500000 has been paid for tickets to the Dempsey Tunney bout in Philadelphia. Tex Rickard announced in New York that offices will open there to handle preliminary business. Rickard predicts a two million dollar gate as Dempsey departs to Saratoga and then Philadelphia. Tunney plans to stay in New York for about a week.

New York Philadelphia Tex Rickard Rickard Dempsey Saratoga Springs Atlantic City Gene Tunney N. Y

Berlenbach to Meet John Risko After Delaney Bout

Paul Berlenbach, fresh from a quick stoppage of Francis Charles, plans another push at Jack Delaney. His next bout will be against John Risko of Cleveland before pursuing Delaney again.

Consolidated Press New York Paul Berlenbach Jack Delaney Astorian Paul Francis Charles Charles Berlenbach

Goodyear Balloons Land Safely After Detroit Race

Akron report states pilots J. A. Boettner and W. W. Morton of the Goodyear team landed safely after participating in the Detroit News trophy balloon race starting Saturday in Detroit.

Akron Goodyear J. A. Boettner W. W. Morton Detroit

Madge Plans for Mary Harrison’s Welcome Stalled by Roses

In a forthcoming welcome for Mary Harrison, Madge orchestrates a meticulous room setup with Katherine, arranging delicate furnishings and a rose theme. A florist box containing rare roses arrives unexpectedly, shifting plans and signaling a lavish gesture amid the preparations.

Madge Katie Katherine Junior Mary Lae

Legion Falls 9 2 in Hard Fought Game

New Philadelphia built a lead then held off Glouster 9 to 2 as Mead and Mooney pitched well for their teams. D. Earich homered and doubled for New Philly while H. Rasp Arlington and Adams provided key hits. Glouster managed only six hits, with Meade lasting six innings for the losers.

Moore Rasp George Lietz Scott Bates Miller Fonow Siegfreid Jordan New Philly Mead Hawkins Siegfieid Mooney Saladna D. Earich Glouster Arlington H. Rasp Adams Fred Bruck Earich Harich Mons Cis ORS Arlington Ics L Eeree AGMA Ciseises Mende D Cécsins Hawking OS Miller Cotioh Sivcas Monet N. Phila G. Rasp Clancy H. Earich Ginnan Seitz Seigfreid Meade Tankins Innins

Burglars Loot Moose Lodge Safe in Youngstown

Burglars broke the Moore lodge rooms near the police station and escaped with 1296 dollars in cash and two checks of 100 dollars each. The theft was discovered today.

Youngstown Order of the Moore Lodge

Richards and Hunter win Simpson Cup tennis for Metropolitan NY

Champs noted as U R Vin cent Richards and Francis T Hunter from the Metropolitan New York area defeat Chicago pair George Lott Jr and Lincine Williams to capture the national intercollegiate team tennis title. Richards edges Lott 6 8 6 -1 while Hunter beats Williams 2 6 7 5 6 1. Doubles Richards and Hunter sweep Lott and Williams 6 2 6 1.

Chicago U.R Vincent Richards Francis T. Hunter New York George Lott, Jr Lincine Willams Richards Lott Hunter Williams

Yesterday and Today Baseball Scores Across Leagues

Yesterday's American Association results include Kansas City 6 Columbus 5 and 8 3, Toledo 3 Milwaukee 2 and 3 1, Louisville 9 Minneapolis 7 and 4 3, Indianapolis 6 St Paul 4 and 7 6. National League action saw Cincinnati 4 Boston 3 and 7 6, St Louis 4 New York 2, Chicago 3 Brooklyn 0. American League games had Cleveland 10 Washington 2 and 6 0, Philadelphia 3 Chicago 2, with St Louis at New York delayed by rain.

Kansas City Columbus Toledo Milwaukee Louisville Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul Cincinnati Boston St. Louis New York Chicago Brooklyn Cleveland Washington Philadelphia

Races Set at Athens County Fair This Year

Athens county fair will host several running races for the first time in a decade. Two races are scheduled on Wednesday Thursday and Friday, with thoroughbred horses and jockeys in colored silks promising entertaining showdowns on the event’s final three days.

Athens County Fair Frank Biddle The Fair Association Biddle

Today’s NBA/NHL Sked Includes Ten Matchups Across Cities

The schedule lists Columbus visiting Kansas City Toledo plays Milwaukee Louisville on Minneapolis Indianapolis at St Paul Boston hosts St Louis Philadelphia faces Chicago Brooklyn meets Pittsburgh New York visits Cincinnati Cleveland travels to New York St Louis at Washington Chicago meets Philadelphia Detroit visits Boston. A New York National Guard test reports a machine gun capable of 1200 shots per minute and deadly fire at 2000 yards.

New York National Guard

Elizabeth Ryan Meets Mrs. Mallory In National Final

Miss Elizabeth Ryan, long a top titleless player, faces Mrs. Molla Mallory this afternoon at the West Side Tennis Club in the final round of the women's championship seeking national glory.

Forrest Hills N. Y U.P Elizabeth Ryan West Side Molla Mallory

Women golfers begin Western Self Championship qualifying

Veterans and young players faced mist at Olympia Fields in Chicago for the qualifying round of the Western Women’s Self Championship. Thirty-two advance to match play. rounds are 18 holes except the 36-hole final.

Chicago U.P Olympia Fields

Man Starts Life Sentence for Murder of Reverend Ross

Delbert Gary aged 27 reported to Morgantown penitentiary to serve a life term for the murder of Rev. A W Ross an evangelist who angered moonshiners and Mrs Nora Johnson during a revival meeting They were gunned down at the revival. An Indian war canoe about 50 feet long was found ashore on Pelee Island Lake Erie carved from a solid poplar log.

Morgantown Delbert Gary A. W. Ross Nora Johnson Pelee Island Lake Erie

Grand American Handicap Trap Opens at Vandalia

The 26th grand American Handicap Trap shoot of the Amateur Trapshooting Association opened in Vandalia Ohio. The event runs the rest of the week with more than 3000 dollars in prizes and trophies for each winner alongside cash awards.

Vandalia U.P Jem Shooting Association Ach

Governor General's Son Kept $806000, Returns Broke in Evansville

Osborne CC Wood son of the Philippine governor general regained normal life after spending $806000 in Wall Street years ago. He now works for $125 a month in a refrigerator plan in Evansville Indiana, and says he is proud to work to quiet critics. The photo shows him on his way to work.

Osborne CC. Wood The Philippines Evansville Ind

Athletics Rout White Sox as Indians Surge in Standings

The Athletics beat the White Sox 10 2 and 6 0 in a doubleheader as Cleveland climbs toward first place by sweeping the Senators. Cardinals win over Giants but remain behind Pirates. Reds sweep Braves in extra innings. Cubs top Dodgers 3 0 with Bush pitching and Coone making stellar catches.

Philadelphia O Blue Law Guna Athletics White Sox Cleveland Indians Th Athletics Secon Senate St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Buearmeers Cincinnat Reds Braves Reds Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Bush Cubs Coone

Wins Air Race

J Boettner of Akron Ontario won the Detroit News balloon race held after a 104 mile flight from Detroit to Mount Ontario.

Detroit J Boettner Akron Detroit News Balloo Mounoe Ontario

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