Stroke Fatal To Elizabeth Bailey Arnold
Elizabeth Bailey Arnold wife of Kerra Run contractor Frank Arnold died Christmas night from a stroke that struck on a street car a few days earlier. She left four sisters and three brothers and the funeral was held at Enterprise church at 2 o clock today.
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Pomeroy
Elizabeth Bailey Arnold
Frank Arnold
Kerra Run
Arnold
Kerrs Run
Lucinda White
Susie Pullins
Talla Pullins
Flora Smith
Perry
Robert
John Bailey
Rocksprings
Enterprise Church
Slot Machine Theft Arrests In Southeast Ohio
Chief Dana Roush reports the capture of Willis and Virgil Will of Chester township and Edward Hawley of Kerrs Run for stealing slot machines from Middleport and Pomeroy confectionaries. The wrecked machines were found in an abandoned Kerrs Run mine. a written confession covers related thefts. A $200 reward posted by the operating company may go to Chief Roush.
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Pomeroy
Dana Roush
Middleport
Kerrs Run
Willis
Virgil Will
Chester Township
Edward Hawley
Roush
Right of Property Suit Heard in Court at Pomeroy
In Pomeroy Justice French's court a five person jury heard a unique right of property case. Charles F. Davis, a food broker, sought to prevent sale of 512 cases of pink salmon levied by W. F. Wilson's attorneys in a $1,600 libel and damages suit against Ralston Russell. Davis claimed ownership. Wilson contended the cargo was Russell’s. The jury ruled for Davis and the sheriff was bond on double the value to cover potential ownership.
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Pomeroy
Justice French
Charles F. Davis
W. F. Wilson
Wilson
Ralston Russell
Davis
Russell
Reunion Held by Pomeroy Duerr Family on Chester Road
The Philip Duerr family held its annual Christmas reunion at the old Chester road home with all children present except one. The gathering followed the death of Mrs. Ida Kreiselmeier weeks earlier breaking the family chain.
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Pomeroy
Philip Duerr
Chester Road
Neve
Ida Kreiselmeier
Boy Struck by Auto on Pomeroy Gallipolis Highway
George Long a boy living on a Middleport area farm was struck Christmas Eve by an auto driven by O W Funk of Huntington. Funk drove him to Holz et hospital in Gallipolis promising to cover expenses. The boy suffered a head gash and arm injuries not believed to be serious.
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Pomeroy
George Long
Middleport
Gallipolis
O. W. Funk
Huntington
Chester triumphs in twin high school games
Chester high school defeated Rutland high in both games at home. The girls won 13 10 while the boys edged 23 20 with Knight scoring 27 points for Chester and King leading Rutland. Referee was Stark of Pomeroy.
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Chester
Chester High School
Rutland High Schools
Knight
Wedding Delayed as Groom Arrested in Prohibition Raids
Prohibition raids over Christmas increased jail intake from eight to sixteen, delaying a Rutland wedding. William Peyton, a Rutland man, was jailed Christmas Eve along with Vic Neutzling and others in Tup pers Plains. Griffin brothers and a car were seized. the event disrupted Mrs Rice’s festive gathering and prompted multiple local family notices.
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Pomeroy
Rutland
Tuppers Plains
Lines
William Peyton
Vic Neutzling
Neutzling
Christmas Eve Celebrations Light Up Town With Candy and Carols
The parade and tree lighting featured a drum corps, Santa Claus, and a truck delivering 800 candy sacks plus an orange fur. A program included carols by the Woman's Music Club, poems by Dr Skinner, and a Christ mas address by Superintendent McKay. Santa distributed treats and nine food baskets to needy homes, funded by churches, fraternal groups, and the Feeney Bennett Post American Legion. Similar scenes occurred in Pomeroy under Legion-post auspices. The festivities, centered at the courthouse Yuletide tree, drew crowds as streets were closed to traffic. Drew Webster Post and local businesses backed the event. Miss Mary Laughead, employed in New York City, was visiting.
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Santa Claus
Woman's Music Club
Skinner
McKay
Feeney-Bennett Post
American Legion
Pomeroy
Legion Post
Drew Webster Post
Two Christmas Weddings Tie Knot in Middleport
Miss Sara Reynolds daughter of Mr and Mrs Val Reynolds married Gerald Rupe a Rutland teacher at Athens on Saturday. The Rev M E Chatley officiated. The couple will holiday with the bride’s parents. Florence Russell daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Russell of Bradbury wed Charles Neal of Middleport at the Heath M E F parsonage. They plan to live with the groom's mother on South Third street while they receive congratulations.
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Middleport
Sara Reynolds
Val Reynolds
Gerald Rupe
Rutland
Cheshire
Athens
M. E. Chatley
The
Christian Church of Athens
Rupe
Florence Russell
Ray Russell
Bradbury
Charles Neal
M. EF
Eichinger
South Third Street
West Point Navy football relation renewed by War Secretary
Representative Britten urges Secretary Davis to press West Point to end sarcastic correspondence with Annapolis and follow Navy in a three year eligibility code for players. The Navy expects Army to capitulate to Annapolis terms as an official naval bulletin predicts.
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Washington
U.R
West Point
Annapolis
Davis
Britten
Illinois
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Army
Navy
Naval Academy
World of Racing Pays Respect to Women in Sport
In 1927 prominent women dominated racing winnings. Mrs. Payne Whitney led with 172 469 on New York tracks, notably Jolls Roger earning 63 075. Mrs. John D. Hertz placed fourth with 111 905 and had Reigh Count and Anita Peabody as Derby contenders. Mrs. W. K. Vanderbilt also owned Derby hopefuls Oh Bay and War Flier.
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New York
Payne Whitney
Jolls Roger
John D. Hertz
Chicago
Reigh
Anita Peabody
W. K. Vanderbilt
New Yorkfr
War Flier
Barry Wins World Sculling Championship at Port Moody
A. Barry, the English champion, won the world sculling title by ten lengths over Major James Goodsell of Australia on the three mile Port Moody course. His time was 21 64.
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Vancouver
B. C
A. Barry
James Goodsell
Australia
Port Moody
Christmas legends and customs told at Christian church
The Rev. M. E. Chatley spoke on Christmas legends during Sunday morning worship at the Christian church. In the evening the Sunday school led a program with over 160 participants in pantomimes tableaux and singing directed by Mrs. Roy Saylor.
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M. FE. Chatley
Christian Church
M. E. Chatley
Roy Saylor
Branch Rickey feeding grounds scheme gains big league traction
The plan by Branch Rickey to have St. Louis Cardinals buy minor league clubs as farms for future stars has spread among major league owners. Clubs without minor league affiliations are said to be negotiating for the purchase of one to use as a farm system.
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Branch Rickey
St. Louis Cardinals
Sam Langford Sees Doubles in His Boxing Career
Boston promoter Tim Toland says Sam Langford once known as the Boston Tar Baby now believes he has several "doubles" across the country. Toland notes Langford has been declared blind in reports but remains able to work as a boxing instructor in Toland's gym while recounting a palm beach tale of shoe size and near blindness.
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Boston
Sam Langford
Boston Tar
Tim Toland
Langford
New York
Toland
Cambridge
Palm Beach
Fla
Sam
Army 1928 Schedule Features Yale Harvard Notre Dame and Navy
In planning the 1928 grid the Army avoided easy games and scheduled tough opponents. The Cadets face Southern Methodist Yale Harvard Notre Dame and the Navy in a demanding slate.
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Army
Southern Methodist
Yale
Harvard
Notre Dame
Navy
Stanford and Mittsburgh runners highlighted for trick plays
Dick Hyland of Stanford and Gibby Welch of Mittsburgh were named among the season’s trickiest open-field runners in football, noted for elusive moves and breakaway speed.
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Dick Hyland
Stanford
Gibby Welch
Mittsburgh
Dixie Flyers defeat All Western eleven 8 to 0 in Los Angeles
Dixie Flyers, the All Star Southern football team, beat an All Western eleven 8 to 0 before 10,000 fans in Los Angeles. Creson recovered a fumble on the second play and Middleauf scored the opening touchdown. A late safety by Larenza sealed the win as Vanderbilt and Alabama stars starred for the South.
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Los Angeles
Cal
U.P
Dixie Flyers
Cook
Creson
Middleauf
Bill Spears
Vanderbilt
Packard
Alabama
Merritt
Larenetta
Southern California
South
Pas
Crowley
Georgia Tech
Pickhard
L.T. Bowdoin
Sharp
Barnhill
Tennessee
Hood
Creason
RE. Spears
Ketes
Georgia
L. H Brown
RH. Dodson
Deeee Dee West
Pos. Robbins
Oregon State
Lane laments Dallas trip over Neun bid by Detroit
Bill Lane, boss of the Hollywood Pacific Coast League club, returned home from the Dallas minor league meeting regretting his luck. He had traveled to Dallas convinced he could land Johnny Neun, Detroit first baseman, but three other American League managers were ahead of him.
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Bill Lane
Hollywood
Dallas
Johnny Neun
Detroit
Never Been Kayoed Midget Smith Retires From Ring
Midget Smith retired from boxing after a career praised for durability and earnings. A standout bantamweight during Joe Lynch’s era, he never won a title but was never knocked out in his career.
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Midget Smith
Joe Lynch
Smith
Coaches Will Hold Annual Meet Friday
United Press reports Friday brings the annual gathering of American college football coaches in New York to debate rules and the fate of goal posts. Gil Dobie and Knute Rockne are named as leading voices while J. K. Hall prepares NACAA updates on potential changes.
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Frank Getty
United Press
New York
Gil Dobie
Cornell
J. K. Hall
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Two Hundred Enter Open Golf Tourney in LA
More than two hundred entries were forecast for the Los Angeles ten dollar open golf tourney at Wilshire Country Club the richest on the Pacific Coast. The event runs Friday to Sunday with stars from the east and west including Tommy Armour Abby Cruikshank Johnny Farrell and Willie Kunter among others.
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Los Angeles
U.R
Wilshire Country Club
Southern California
Hillcrest
Wilshire
Tommy Armour
Heath
Abby Cruikshank
Leo Diege
Eddie Loos
Johnny Farrell
Larry Nabholtz
Wild Bill’ Melhorn
Pacific Coast
Willie Kunter
Brentwood Country Club
Santa Monica
Ed. Dudley
Oklahoma
Hollywood Country Club
Tom Stevens
California Country Club
Harold Sampson
Burlingame
San Francisco
Harry Cooper
el Sereno
George von Elm
Macdonald Smith
Mel Smith
Pacific Northwest
Waco High Claims National High School Football Title
Waco Texas defeats Cathedral Latin Cleveland by 44 to 12 to claim the national high school football championship.
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Waco
Tex
Cathedral Latin High
Cleveland
Wade Killifer's Unusual Five Sacrifices Day
The article recalls Wade Killifer’s 1919 feat of five consecutive sacrifices across two games, matching Roger Peckinpaugh’s five bases on balls in a game. Killifer,bunted successfully in four straight plate appearances and added a fifth bunt, highlighting rare baseball unpredictability and umpire memory of 3,590 games.
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Roger Peckinpaugh
Cleveland Indians
Peckinpaugh
Peck
Wade Killifer
Killifer
Washington
Detroit
Kiillifer
Ohio State To Meet Pitt Panthers In Big Studied Showdown
Ohio State prepares for a Saturday game in Pittsburgh against the University of Pittsburgh quintet regarded as one of the nation’s strongest. The article also notes Ohio State’s Western Conference rivals Illinois Minnesota Iowa Northwestern Chicago and Indiana scheduling one or more games that week.
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Ohio State
Pitt Panthers
Columbus
Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Illinois
Minnesota
Iowa
Northwestern
Chicago
Indiana
Wisconsin
Michigan
Purdue
Tad Jones May Reconsider Yale Football Departure
Tad Jones appears likely to change his mind about resigning as Yale football coach after receiving many alumni requests to stay. He is expected to announce his decision early in January.
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Tad Jones
Yale
Tad
No Champion Declared in Boxing Commission Ruling
The New York Boxing Commission declared there is no champion after Illinois requested a ruling on the heavyweight championship between Joe Stecher and Ed Lewis. The decision removes a clear title holder and leaves the field without a champion.
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New York Boxing Commission
Illinois Commission
Joe Stecher
Ed Lewis
New York
Mara Crossing Pyle Grange feud to joint venture
Tim Mara owner of the Giants reports spending 69000 last year in the New York championship series against Pyle Grange. The two teams have since joined forces and say they have recovered all costs and earned extra from their rivalry.
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Tim Mara
Giants
Pyle Grange
New York
Mara
Pyle
Sea Rocket wins Christmas Handicap in New Orleans
Sea Rocket owned by G A Coyle equalled the track record for 11-16 miles in 1 44 4 5 while Justice F. finished second and Morcori third in the $5000 Christmas handicap at New Orleans.
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New Orleans
G. A. Coyle
Sea Rocket
Justice F
Morcori
Illinois to Open Three Game Set at Washington Tonight
The University of Illinois basketball team has arrived in Seattle and will play the first game of a three contest series against the University of Washington here tonight.
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Illinois
Seattle
University of Washington
Associated Students University of Washington
Wash
University of Ilinois
Philadelphia Heavyweights Clash in Ten Round Card
In Philadelphia Lee 27 196 pounds from Jersey City defeated heavyweight Hum beck 262 Belgium champion in a ten round bout. Rene De Vos 158 of Belgium beat Vincent Vergoine 160 in the semi final. Joe Lill 190 Marines and Will Matthews 191 Baltimore fought a draw in another bout.
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Philadelphia
Lee
Jack DeMave
Jersey City
Jack Humbeck
Belgium
Rene de Vos
Vincent Vergoine
Joe Lill
Marines
Will Matthews
Baltimore
Philadelphia Negro Heavyweight George Godfrey Dominates Sailor Jones
In Pittsburgh George Godfrey a Philadelphia heavyweight knocked out Sailor Jones from Toronto in fifty five seconds of the first round in a ten round bout Garfield Johnson of Seattle won the decision over George Jemans of Philadelphia in eight rounds.
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Pittsburgh
George Godfrey
Philadelphia
Sailor Jones
Toronto
Garfield Johnson
Seattle
George (Iemas
Five Big Ten Teams Set Five Intersectional Tests
Five Big Ten football programs will face five opponents from Alabama Dartmouth Navy Penn and Princeton next season in cross conference games highlighting a tougher schedule for several schools.
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Big Ten
Alabama
Dartmouth
Navy
Penn
Princeton
Missouri football plans lengthy trip for fall game
The University of Missouri football squad schedules a long autumn trip with a road game in New York against New York University.
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University of Missouri
New York
Hunt Stars In West Victory Over East In Christmas Game
Joe Hunt of Texas A and M emerged as the standout in the West All-Stars 16 to 6 win over the East in San Francisco. He sparked the scoring with a first-quarter touchdown after a Presnell fumble, added long punts and key runs, while Meeker and Mann also contributed in the Western drive. The East answered with a Caldwell run for a touchdown but failed on the extra point as the West held on for the victory.
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San Francisco
Calif
Joe Hunt
Texas Aggies
Hunt
Glenn Presnell
Nebraska
Matthews
Texas Christian
Westerners
Wilson
Washington
Au Else
Bruce Caldwell
Amos
Jefferson
Meeker
West
Mann
Cowboy Kutsch
Iowa
Olympic Club
Caldwell
Herb Joesting
Easter
Vale Star
Tes
Sikes
Texas A. & M
R. F. Kuhn
Rts Wright
R. G.arrothers
St. Ignatius
Brewster
L. G. Yoder
T. Ty Matthews
Ll. J. Kutsch
Q. B. Hunt
Texas Ageies
U. Kaer
H. Wilson
IF. Fast
Pos
iMcott
Yale
Cosccoos KR
Demea
Hanson
Minnesota
BR. J. Reitach
Illinois
Baer
Michigan
Tedeaw le de Randels
T. Pistiwick
Tale
Amos, W
Eoscee
Q. B. Presnell
R. H. Caldwell
Coopes Sam Mc Joesting
Evans
Milliken College
Hamden Team Adds Another Victory Friday
The Hamden boys basketball team defeated Wilkesville High 49 to 2 at the high school auditorium. F. Bebo scored six field goals and H. Dickman made twelve, with Harder scoring the visiting team’s only field goal as Hamden piled up the points.
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Hamden Boys
High School
Wilkesville High School
F. Bebo
H. Dickman
Hamden
F.G
Reba
R. Dickman
E.ee
W. Lewis
J.P
Sprague, L.F
B. Potts
Hartsough
R.G
Merrill
Eadh, Cascaessisee
Bebe
Wetadisescosae
Italian boxer Jacovacel wins decision in ten round match
In Milan on December 27 Jacovacel of Italy defeated Ten Moore of England by a referee’s decision after ten rounds.
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Milan
Italy
Jacovacel
Ten Moore
England
New Cleveland owners back Hodapp at third base next season
New Cleveland owners favor Johnny Hodapp a youngster who has played a few games in the past two years at third base next season.
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Cleveland
Johnny Hodapp
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