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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1925
Page
2
A fire about 4 o clock gutted most of the Motel Allen in Port, with rear-origin flames. Four guests escaped as part of the furnish was damaged, and owner Mrs. Rhoda Allen of Columbus assesses losses. The brick structure had stood as a local landmark for years and was run by C. Bommers before the blaze.
In Pomeroy at 3 AM a drunken man fired six shots in front of the Citizens National Bank. Police, who tallied the scene, could not locate the shooter, but believe intoxication was to blame.
The Women's Foreign Mission society held a picnic at Mrs. Charlies Ebersbachs on Lincoln Hill. Mrs. Helen Turnbull hosted a 6 o’clock dinner on Mulberry Avenue in Akron in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Reed. Guests included several Reed family members and friends. Rosalind Ebersbach hosted a bridge afternoon with six tables. Agnes Mae won high score, Ruth Keehnee second, and Mary Dressle received a guest gift. A crowd list followed with many names and attendees. Mrs. Del Howell hosted the Thursday Bridge group on Main Street in the town report.
Aug 28 report states applications for probate of the wills of Harriet L Radford and M Radford, deceased, have been made in Pomeroy.
Pomeroy report states Thomas Hubbard of Kerrs Run was fined 25 dollars plus costs by Justice M L French for intoxication. Hubbard attempted to drive, failed to control his car, struck a boat rail, and was released after paying the fine.
Pomeroy August 28 The civil suit of Pittsburgh Coal against Robert Kenny Dill I J Smith Mark Smith Hudson Wash Armes J S Hillard Tyre and John Garner alleged forcible entry and retention. The court ordered the miners to vacate the company houses within ten days after testimony that they refused to rent under the 1917 vacate schedule.
Kid Kaplan wins a 15 round decision over Babe Herman in Waterbury to keep the world featherweight title. Herman outboxed Kaplan for most rounds, but referee Jack Sherman credited Kaplan with the final two rounds, sparking jeers from about 15 000 fans and a split sentiment among writers who favored Herman.
A report notes the Pittsburgh Pirates plan a major move regarding the club, with emphasis on restructuring or new leadership as part of a bold initiative.
Walter Hagen arrived by air from Dayton to Athens for an exhibition match with Delbert Thompson and Butch Grover. He shot 80 on the unfamiliar Athens course, paired with John Swanson, drawing a large crowd and praise for his long drives and precise approach shots.
Hagen played 18 holes at Athens Country Club yesterday afternoon stating the local course offered good sport but was tough to score on.
Results show Louisville 6, St Paul 6 in a mixed set of games. Cincinnati, New York and Philadelphia sit with varied innings games including Detroit 5 and Boston 4 in 10 innings. No other matches scheduled.
Today in baseball the American Association shows Columbus at Toledo, Indies at Kansas City, Louisville at Milwaukee. National League games include Cincinnati at Bean, Pittsburgh at St Louis, Chicago at New York, and Boston at Chicago. American League matchups feature Boston at Cleveland, New York at St Louis, Philadelphia at Detroit, and Washington at Chicago.
The report lists multiple entries and results from day two of the harness meets. Jolly Maid Queen of the Manor Lattle Dan Heate-3 are among the participants with times around 2 19½ to 2 19¼, while Ben Manchester Ola and Douglas regor also appear in the field.
The slipping Giants were nosed out by the Reds 3 to 2 and dropped six games below the Pirates. The Pirates won 1 to 0 over the Braves on a bases on balls. Brooklyn defeated the Cardinals 16 to 9 helped by a ninth inning rally. Hornsby hit his 34th homer. Carlson pitched a shutout as the Phillies beat the Cubs 6 to 4. Washington’s AL lead narrowed to half a game after a loss to the Browns with the Athletics idle. The Yankees lost to Chicago 6 to 5.
Glouster edges the Greys in a close clash as Hargrave and Welker lead with strong scoring. Green, Winns, and Snyder contribute key plays to secure the win.
Eddie Kane, manager of Sammy Mandell, demanded a $50 000 guarantee to meet Sid Terris in a benefit bout for the Jewish Maternity Hospital in New York. The dispute halted charity plans as Mandell’s team weighed the offer.
The Messenger declares truthful, newsy advertising draws crowds and boosts sales. F. E. Goldsberry's store in Albany opened a sale to strong response with hundreds filling the store and first day figures rivaling or exceeding expectations. Trade drew customers from Albany and surrounding towns aided by Messenger advertising.
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