Rumors Hint Rockne May Coach Ohio State Football
Unconfirmed reports in Columbus say Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne could take over at Ohio State after J W Wilce's resignation. Directors and officials are at the NCAA meeting while Sam Willaman remains a leading candidate. Announcement expected within three weeks.
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South Bend School
Lloyd Thomas Praised as Trojan Star on Pacific Coast
Lloyd Thomas, lauded as a standout back for California this year, is recognized as one of the Trojans best players on the Pacific coast.
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Pacific Coast
Fortuna Wrecked at Puero Pizarro Entrance
The motorship Fortuna ran aground on a sandbank at the entrance to Puero Pizarro Peru. The crew abandoned ship and the vessel is considered a total loss.
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Yale and Chicago prepare for October 17 1981 in Chicago
The excerpt notes Yale and his Chicago team set to play in Chicago on October 17, 1981 and not at Soldiers Field. It references Grand Old Moen Stagg and humor from Western Conference players about him. It mentions Jim Reese and Roy Johnson with salary and health details in a casual sports context.
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Soldiers’ Field
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New York Yankees
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Detroit
Wrestler Joe Stecher Plans Comeback Match Jan 10
United Press states former heavyweight champion Joe Stecher will return to wrestling in Kansas City on January 10 to face Charley Hanson, announced by Gabs Kauffman. The comeback plans were confirmed as Stecher resumes in-ring competition.
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Morgan and Sanger Ready for Ten Round No Decision Bout
Ted Morgan and Joe Sanger announced they are ready for a ten round no decision fight in Milwaukee. Sanger returns to action after being knocked out by Armando Santiago of Cuba, with the bout scheduled for tomorrow.
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Bobcat Cage Team Plans New Year’s Day Trip
The Ohio University basketball quintet leaves Tuesday for New Philadelphia to open a barnstorming tour with a strong independent squad. The grovermen then play Firestone in Akron, a reputed semi pro club, followed by Marion’s star-heavy squad before returning to Columbus for a rematch with Bites College.
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Chicago Announces Dates for Interscholastic Track and Basketball Tournaments
Chicago officials announced that the Annual National Interscholastic Basketball Tournament will be held April 26. The annual Interscholastic track meet is set for May 31 and June 1 at designated venues.
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Chicago University
Man shoots wife after note says abuse drove him
Chicago December 81. Max Tauber 65 shot and killed his wife Frances 38 then wounded himself in their home after writing a note claiming constant abuse by his wife. He said he could not stand it any longer.
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Hartley Receives Pomeroy Bend Update for Messenger
Oliver Hartley has received news from Pomeroy Bend and is to be contacted via telephone number 161-X for the Messenger. The item notes a communication flow between Hartley and regional correspondents.
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Pomeroy Bend
Messenger
Ferries Leave Pomeroy Bend for Pittsburgh Towboat Conversion
Pomeroy Ohio December 31 The Champion ferry raised steam and moved to Middleport to haul Beverly back to Mason as Dravo Construction takes over the Pomeroy Mason and Beverly ferries. The Champion may become a towboat in Pittsburgh while the Beverly could be sold for use elsewhere.
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Kentucky
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Seven Liquor Cases Set in Pomeroy Probate Court
Seven liquor violators including Ralph Ross Richard Qualls Mrs Richard Quall Clarence Qualls Don Ours Harry Windon and Lee Pratt are slated for trial Wednesday morning in probate court Judge Cora B Roberts to render judgment in all cases Ross trial at nine o clock others to follow Aneenee Ione of Eugeneer granted a pause due to lack of evidence Courthouse news notes a suit against Will and DeWolf by First National of Racine for 650 interest and a mortgage record showing J E Grimm to L L Roush with 605 consideration.
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Ralph Ross
Richard Qualls
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Harry Windon
Lee Pratt
Ralph Rose
Aneenee Ione
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Will and
DeWolf
First National of
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Willock Sets Record As Meigs County Sheriff
POMEROY December 31. J A Willock to be sworn January 7 at age 53, likely the longest serving sheriff in Meigs County history. He began as deputy in 1900, served 1904, elected 1913, filled 1922 vacancy, and resumes a two year term, totaling twelve years in office and service.
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Miller
Meigs County
E. D. Robinson
B. F. Knight
MacElroy
Willock
Gene Smith
Jake Hartenbach
W. G. Reeves
Runaway Boys Captured In Meigs County and Rutland
Wilber Molden fourteen escapes from Meigs County Children's Home and is captured near Rutland after riding a stolen horse. Probate court to hear his case. Judge Roberts expects possible transfer to the Boys Industrial School in Lancaster. The chase involved Sheriff Willock and a belt of misdirection by Molden as he fled on foot through Rutland.
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Wilber Molden
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University of Detroit boxers earn expenses by fighting
Bob Ramsey from Memphis Tennessee, a medical student at the University of Detroit, earns money to cover school expenses by boxing in the light middleweight and welterweight ranks.
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University of Detroit
Memphis
Tenn
Influenza Strikes Meigs County Jail Inmates
Even in jail the influenza epidemic reaches Meigs County Jail where eleven inmates are confined. Three are ill and two more are disposed. Jail staff remain healthy. The illness shows it can spread regardless of weather or confinement.
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Jill
John J Evans Dies in Minersville Area
John J. Evans of Columbus former Minersville resident died recently at about 60. Funeral services in Columbus Tuesday morning then burial at Beech Grove Cemetery in Pomeroy. Pomeroy Masons to conduct burial. wife had died earlier. three sons survive.
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Columbus
Pomeroy
Beech Grove
Last Minute License Rush in Meigs County
December 31 Meigs County sees a late surge for 1929 automobile licenses after a state order from Secretary of State Clarence Brown requiring 1928 plates to be retired by midnight. R. G. Webster, license distributor, says enforcement will be strict and violators may be arrested.
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Clarence J. Brown
Mother of Nine Die in Pomeroy at 83
Mrs. Philip Meier, 83, mother of nine, died at her Naylors Run home after Christmas illness. Born Gertrude Uhlrich in Dutch Ridge, Athens County, she outlived eight children: Frank, Philip, Anna Schand, Mary Lucke, George, Jacob, Gertrude Bradley, and Mary Locke. Funeral pending at Catholic Church. viewing at Anna Scharf’s home on Sycamore Ave.
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Naylors Run
Anna Scharf
Sycamore Avenue
Dutch Ridge
Athens County
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Meier
Frank
Philip
Anna Sch
Mary Lucke
George
Louisville
Jacob
Delves
Ohio
Gertrude Bradley
St. Clairsville
William P. Elberfeld
Mary Locke
Stivers Ill in Jail Kidney Trouble Hospitalized
William Stivers, second ward politician, fell ill Sunday from kidney confinement and was taken by Dr Davis to Holger Hospital for treatment. His condition is reported serious.
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William Stivers
Davifes
Holger Hospital
Coaches Push Fumble Rule Change To End Recovery Plays
Chicago Dec. 31. U R association action may curb fumbles by declaring recovered balls dead at the moment of recovery. Prominent coaches Glenn Warner Knute Rockne and William Alexander will urge the Football Rules Committee to adopt the change possibly eliminating thrilling runs after fumbles. Opponents include Glenn Thistlethwaite Dan McGugin and George Murray.
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Marquette
New Bout in Columbus Highlight Boxing Card
On New Year’s Day in Columbus Homer Rowan of Newark and Eddie O'Dowd of the O'Dowd clan meet in the featherweight team event for twelve rounds. In the semi finals Joe O Malley faces Shifty Dando while Lou Bloom meets Joe Boychan in the preliminaries.
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Shifty Dando
Lou Bloom
Joe Boychan
Cleveland
Few Changes Mark Sport Year as 1928 Ends
By FRANK GETTY United Press Sports Editor New York Dec 31 1928 sport year ends with few major changes to champions Helen Wills and Bobby Jones remain top stars Babe Ruth closes 1928 with one of his greatest years Olympic track team wins again while football nears 1929 Georgia Tech meets California in Pasadena boxing sees Tunney retire and Canzoneri loses belt.
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Hagen Wins Long Beach Open in Coast Finish
Walter Hagen, British open champion, wins the Long Beach $5,000 open with a 72-hole total of 276. George Von Ely of Detroit finishes as closest rival. John Rogers of Denver takes second with 281. Mortie Dutra and Horton Smith tied for third at 282. others range from 284 to 290 in the field.
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Los Angeles
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Chicago
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New York
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Lima
Brief Aims to Steal Home in Twentieth Baseball Season
Chicago readers learn Bunny Brief, a veteran of about 20 years in major and minor league baseball, seeks to steal home for the first time in his career. He recalls a double play to start 1928 and a triple play earlier, hoping to achieve the rare feat before retiring.
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Bunny Brief
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American Association
Ohio Colleges Resume Season With 1929 Opener
Ohio State tops preparations with a practice game against North Carolina as the 1929 cage season opens next week. Ohio University hosts Iowa State on the Western Conference schedule while Cincinnati visits Wittenberg in Buckeye action. Youngstown’s Wes Fesler shines at multiple positions for Ohio State amid a light early roster with one new eligible player.
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Buckeye Intercollegiate race tightens for title defense
Cincinnati faces a tough campaign to defend its Buckeye Intercollegiate title as 1927-28 prep notes show Bearcats losing two stars Bolton and Flax. Ohio Wesleyan Miami Denison and Wittenberg loom as threats while Ohio looks to rebound from poor output. Bearcats open January 5 at Springfield against Wittenberg with home-and-home play across six teams through March 2.
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Popp
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Paul Taylor
Cedarville
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Springfield
Wesleyan Plays Goodyear Five in Akron Slate
Wesleyan faces the Goodyear five at Akron then heads home for a heavy five game week Tuesday through Saturday. The Derrick team travels through Michigan and Indiana on a road trip.
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