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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1926

Page

2

Pro Football Prospects Against Varsity Elevens

Consolidated Press reports the first pro season tests Red Grange and others against college teams starting September 26. New York, Boston, Philadelphia and other cities host clashes that could determine the fate of intercollegiate football amid growing professional operations and public interest.

Consolidated Press New York Red Grange Philadelphia Chicago Penna M Johns Hopkins Franklin Field Nvith Grange Boston Harvard Holy Rorss Wilson Penn Swarthmore

Gene Handed Gibbons First Kayo In Career Debacle

Article recounts Gene Tunney’s disputed rise and Tommy Gibbons career path toward a Tunney match. It notes Gibbons sought to prove himself against Tunney, Greb’s influence, and Gibson’s strategy shaping the fight outcome. Tunney dominates Gibbons in the decisive twelfth round.

Gene Hands Gibbons Kayo Dempsey Jimmy DeForrest St. Paul Gibbons Polo Grounds New York Billy Gibson Tunney Pittsburgh Gibson Greb

HURES 16 SCORELESS INNINGS INNINGS GRADE RECORDS

In Kalamazoo Michigan Rose of Grand Rapids allowed two runs in the first and one in the second then pitched 16 scoreless innings in an 18 inning 6 to 3 win over Kalamazoo Woodward made a putout for Kalamazoo after the Tth until the 18th when he gave up three runs

Hures Kalamazoo Mich Rose Grand Rapids Woodward

Syracuse to Enlarge School For High School Pupils

POMEROY Aug 27 The College School of Syracuse will become a second grade school this year adding a room for Syracuse high school pupils. The high school is being gradually built up. Previously only freshman and then sophomore classes existed. A junior class teacher will be added to accommodate pupils in coming years. About thirty pupils are enrolled in Syracuse. C D Shoemaker of Pomeroy is sued for 300.48 with interest from Sept 9 1925 for merchandise sold. Plaintiff asks that costs be taxed to the defendant.

Pomeroy College School of Syracuse Syracuse High School Racine C. D. Shoemaker of

Pomeroy Names P C Luh Principal At Letart High

P C Luh of Columbus has been appointed principal of the Letart High School by the County Board of Education.

Pomeroy P. C. Luh Columbus Letart Hich School County Board of Education

Suit filed against Brocasaa Chemical Company for 91

Charles Blake files suit in Sutton township Justi Court seeking 91.40 plus sale of Brocasaa Chemical assets to satisfy a judgment. He asks creditors relinquish claims and a receiver to manage the firm. Hollis Johnston of Gallipolis represents the plaintiff.

Pomeroy Charles Blake Brocassa’ Chemical Company Justi Sutton Township Alein Broca'sa Chemical Company Brocassa Chemical Company Hollis Johnston Gallipolis

Married Couple Receives License In Racine Ceremony

A marriage license was issued Thursday to Michael Powell, 26, of Racine, a riverman, and Ida Cochran, also of Racine, daughter of Mamie Johnson. The couple were married by Reverend Wilson.

Pomeroy Michael Powell Racine Miam Powell Mamie Johnson Ida Cochran Mr. Powell Ev. Wilson

Start Action Pomeroy Lawsuit Filed by Suphy Co

August 27 report from Pomeroy states the Stand r Suphy company of Portsmouth, through their attorney H. W. Cher nave, filed suit.

Start Action Pomeroy Suphy Company Portsmouth H. W. Chernave

Grace Bar Named Fourth Grade Teacher at Middleport Central

Grace Bar informs that she has been employed as the fourth grade teacher for the upcoming term at Middleport Central School in Pomeroy. Syracuse is mentioned in her message as part of her background.

Pomeroy Grace Bartells Syracuse Middleport

John Young Celebrates 21st Birthday at Spring Avenue

Albert Young and wife hosted John Young’s twenty first birthday at their Spring avenue home in Pomeroy. Guests included Joe Renshaw James Sanders Dwight Parker Phillip Meier and the Phillips and Morris families. The evening featured dancing and cards with music by the Spires brothers of Rutland. John received a watch charm engraved with the K P and Brotherhood of Railroad Firemen.

Pomeroy Albert Young Spring Avenue John Joe Renshaw James Sanders Dwicht Parker Phillip Meier Leo Phillips Randolph Young Robert Morris Spires Brothers Rutland John Young K. of Pinalg Nia The Brotherhood of Railroad Firemen

Pomeroy Bend Briefs Touching Local Travel and Visits

Mr and Mrs Louis Horwitz return from Atlantic City trips while G M Graham leaves for Jackson on business. Mrs Thomas heads to Dayton for a visit and hospital surgery. J R Moore goes home to Columbus after visiting their son Harry. Minnie Davis visits Gallipolis as sister Sarah Phillips recovers from surgery. Edna Curd travels to Kentucky as John Ackley and wife visit relatives. Ackleys visit Prank Duffy in Youngstown. Thompson of Pomeroy and William Michael of Middleport motor to Athens.

Pomeroy Bend Louis Horwitz Atlantic City G. M. Graham Jackson Thomas Thomas Dayton Thomas J. R. Moore Columbus Harry Minnie Davis Gallipolis Sarah Phillips Miss Phillips Genivieve Wettell Phillips Edna Curd Pomeroy Kentucky John Ackley Prank Duffy Youngstown John Thompson William Michael Middleport Athens

Pastor Schuster Attends Lutheran Synod in Columbus

The Rev. Schuster of St. Paul Lutheran church left Thursday for Columbus to attend the joint Lutheran church synod and will be away about a week.

Pomeroy Trev. Schuster St. Paul Lutheran Church Columbus The Lutheran Church Schuster

Middleport Mention Sparks Weekend Travel Notes

Mr. and Mrs. Filmer Wysong will return Sunday from a motor trip to Lake Erie. John Hodge, Henry Swift, William Stieff and Fred Shifler were visitors in Athens on Thursday. Florielle Conway will leave Monday for Columbus.

Middleport Filmer Wysong Lake Erie John Hodge Henry Swift William Stieff Fred Shifler Athens Florielle Conway Columbus

New York Plans Hero Welcome for Gertrude Ederle

New York prepares a grand homecoming for Gertrude Ederle, nineteen year old channel swimming champion, with a parade from the Battery to City Hall attended by officials, business leaders, and athletic groups.

New York Gertrude Ederle Europe Financial District Ederie Battery City Hall James J. Walker Berengaria Walker Women’s Swimming Association Trudie Bill Burgess

GAMES TODAY AMERICAN ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL LEAGUE SCHEDULE

Milwaukee visits Minneapolis and Kansas City travels to St. Paul in the American Association. In the National League Brooklyn plays Cincinnati and Philadelphia faces St. Louis with Boston at Chicago and New York at Pittsburgh. American League games include Cleveland at Boston two games plus St. Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at Washington Detroit at New York.

Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City St. Paul Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis Boston Chicago New York Pittsburgh Cleveland Washington Detroit American Association W. L. Pet Louisville Wiana Apolls Oledo Kansas Cittet Ee St Paul R — Im Columbus Louis Cleveland Rene St Louis

Greb Advises Dempsey Get Better Partners

Atlantic City Aug 27 Jack Dempsey trains with sparring partners after yesterday’s scraps with amateurs. Harry Grob calls for tougher foes while Pauline Labudda manages meals and Estelle Taylor leaves to shadow box and train with light punching bags.

Atlantic City N. J U.2 Jack Dempsey Dempsey Bill Tate Harry Grob Pauline Labudda White House Estelle Taylor

Athens members defeat Parkersburg in Nassau system match

Athens golfers beat Parkersburg 28 to 26 in a Nassau scoring match held at the Athens course. It marks the sixth win in seven tournaments for the locals with Marietta due September 9. individual scores list numerous players from both clubs.

Athens Country Club Parkersburg West Marietta

Pirates Lead NL Race as Tight Standings Keep Pace

Aug 27 New York leans on top in the National League race while Pittsburgh St Louis and Cincinnati stay within four percentage points. The pennant fight heads toward a possible late season decision as Giants stumble and Pirates hope to capitalize. Cincinnati crushes Brooklyn 8 1 with May overpowering Vance and St Louis vows revenge after a 3 2 loss to Philadelphia. The Cardinals plan a home game to rebound against the Phillies.

New York Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago Pirate Giants Pirates Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Dazzy Vance Phils Philadelphia Quakers

Yesterday's Baseball Scores From Multiple Cities

A list of yesterday's results shows Louisville, Minneapolis, Toledo, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Washington with varied scores. Notable games include a 11 innings Philadelphia vs St. Louis and a Chicago 3 Wasson 1. Mt Whitney at 14501 feet will soon be accessible.

American Association Louisville Minneapolis Toledo Milwaukee St. Paul Indianapolis Mt Whitney

Dempsey Protected Wife as Dog Charged in Atlantic City

A police officer shot a protesting dog that charged Jack Dempsey and his wife during their departure from a train in Atlantic City New Jersey. Dempsey extended an arm to shield his spouse as the animal lunged.

Dempsey Atlantic City N. J Jack Dempsey

Peter Mills Breaks Fair Trotting Record at Athens Event

Peter Mills aboard Jackson horse set a new trotting mark at the Athens county fair, clocking 2:13 in the 2:13 trot amid a card of three harness and two running races. The card featured strong heats, improved payoffs, and good weather as crowds enjoyed spirited competition led by Huggins riding King Trojan in the half and mile races.

Peter Mills Jackson Athens County Fair White Miss Nan Huggins Athens King Trojan

Mountain tramway harnesses cables for uplift

Aerial tramway system uses steel cables to carry cars up and down the mountain. A German specialist from Jena oversees the operation ensuring safe passage for passengers along the incline.

Jena Germany

Johnston defaults in casino singles. advances in doubles

Newport reports William Johnston defaulted in the casino singles yesterday due to illness and will stay for doubles. William Tilden Manuel Alonzo and Brian Norton reached the semi finals while A H Chap in Jr advanced through Joston's default.

Newport R. J William Johnston Wiliam Tilden Manuel Alonzo Brian Norton A. H. Chapin, Jr Joston

Police chief suspends officer as Wintersville trial clears on DWI charges

Steubenville reports Chief Blaine DPD Carter, suspended from duty, facing his first fight for vindication. He was tried before Squire Paul Lo in Wintersville, where charges of driving while intoxicated were not proved.

Steubenville Blaine Dpd Carter Squire Paul Locourt Wintersville

Ohio State University Grants 281 Degrees at Summer Commencement

Aug 27 Columbus Ohio 281 graduates receive degrees today at Ohio State University summer commencement exercises.

Columbus Ohio State University

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