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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1926

Page

2

Mat men edge Ohio State at home in ten minute bouts

Thor Olson said Ohio University wrestlers will face Indiana tonight at home starting 7 pm. Three Buckeyes expected to win falls as Ohio beat Cincinnati 24 to 2 while Indiana lost to Ohio State. Matches limited to ten minutes with falls worth five and decisions two.

Thor Olson Ohio University University of Indiana Grapplers Ohio Grapplers Ohio Thor Cincinnati Indiana Ohio State Columbus

Babe Herman to box Datto in Cleveland headline bout

Babe Herman of California meets Johnny Datto, once of Manila, now in Cleveland, in the main event at Public Hall tonight. Bill Mathews of Baltimore substitutes for Tony Stebenaus against Bud Gorman in the semi final.

Cleveland Babe Herman California Johnny Datto Manila Public Hall Bill Mathews Baltimore Tony Steben- Aus Bud Gorman

To First Love Bill Ingram Goes Back East As the Navy Coach

Bill Ingram departs to take over as naval academy coach after a career with First Love. He will bring coaching experience to the Navy program and oversee lineups and game strategy.

Bill Ingram Navy

Navy star named field mentor for Annapolis grid elevens

Navy football star and former Indiana University coach has been appointed field mentor of the Annapolis grid elevens. He will take up duties next June and is expected to boost success for the midshipman teams. Known as Navy Bill, he performed well at Indiana given the material available.

Amer Navy Indiana University Annapolis Navy Indiana

Quarantine Lifts at Meigs County Children’s Home

In Pomeroy on February 1 the quarantine on the Meigs County Children’s Home was lifted after several diphtheria cases. The building was disinfected and precautions remain to prevent further spread. The sick child Teddy Martin improved while driver Charles Hoffner escaped injury.

Pomeroy Méigs County Teddy Martin Charles Hoffner

Runaways from Meigs County Home Placed in Jail

Vern Wemmer and David Molden, who fled the Meigs county children's home days ago and went to the Molden residence, are in the local jail. Wemmer allegedly stole ten dollars from his mother and attempted to persuade a younger boy to run away. They will appear before Probate Judge Cora B. Roberts. Also reported, Mary Robin Webster’s funeral was held yesterday at the parents' home with Rev. F O Weed officiating and many attendees.

Pomeroy Vern Wemmer David Molden Meigs County Molden Wemmer Little Mary Robin Webster Rob Webster F. O. Weed

Injured Miner Williams Improves After Mine Incident

Pomeroy February 1 Will Daniels, hurt at the Stalder Essex mine Saturday, is resting easily today. He suffered a deep gash in the back and multiple head injuries reported as serious but stable by officials.

Pomeroy Will Daniels Stalder-Essex Daniels

Showman Nova Fixes Bad Check Charge in Middleport

James Nova, a show troupe member, was arrested in Middleport on a 66 dollar worthless check. He made the check good in court after an appearance before Justice Gilmore, then paid the amount plus costs. A separate item notes a truck crash near Ryan's in Pomeroy on February 1.

Middleport James ‘Nova Cincinnati H. P. Meyer Nova Mayer Justice Gilmore

Delphian Society Meeting on Palestine and the Hebrews

The Delphian society gathers at Mrs. H. L. Ward’s home on South Third Street this evening to discuss Palestine and the Hebrews under the president’s guidance.

Middleport Delphian Society H. L. Ward South Third Street Palestine The Hbrews

Parkersburg Residents Visit Kin and Neighbors

Mrs. Cecil Brickles of Parkersburg visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Malone on Main Street. Mrs. Charles Ward and son Marion visit Gallipolis. Mrs. L. A. Fulcher of Middleport improves after Holzer hospital care and may return home in about ten days. Aliese Malone shows marked improvement after illness on Main Street. Otho Tracy, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Tracy, was treated for an eye injury from a snow-covered rock. Patrick Lochary and wife return from Amesville to visit Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Henry. Mrs. Howard Hughes and baby visit her parents, Milo and Mrs. Stewart.

Cecil Brickles Parkersburg H. S. Malone Main Street Charles Ward Mar‘ion Gallipolis L. A. Fulcher Middleport Holzer Hospital Aliese Malone Otho Tracy A. O. Tracy Young Tracy Patrick Lochary Amesville C. D. Henry Howard Hughes Baby Milo Stewart

Walker Tops Welter Field as Contender Threats Wane

Mickey Walker recovers from tonsil operation and rests easy as Milligan and Zivic, the leading welterweights, show uneven form. Joe Dundee of Baltimore emerges as a potential challenger, moving up from lightweight to face the champion with his solid slugging and power.

Fair Play The Consolidated Press New York Mickey Walker Tommy Milligan Jack Zivic Zivic Walker Milligan Zivie Lew Teacher Baltimore Joe Dundee Joe

Ohio University Faces Wittenberg and Oberlin in Big Buckeye Tests

Grovermen head to Springfield to face Wittenberg Friday and Oberlin Saturday in the Buckeye Conference schedule. The team, bolstered by Doran Beckwith and Davis, aims to rebound after a tough win over Wittenberg and a strong home showing.

Ohio University Grovermen Springfield Ohio Wittenberg Oberlin Buckeye Grover Buckeye A. A Cincinnati Doran Beckwith Davis Fisenbrey Bolton Peckwith

Meigs infirmary officials visit noted in region

E H Morris and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Big Bailey and family of Rutland. Mrs Sherd Bailey of Rutland visited her mother Mrs Roma Evans of Middleport. Art Tracy returned Sunday from a business trip to Columbus.

Meigs Infirmary E. H. Morris Big Bailey Rutland Sherd Bailey Roma Evans Middleport Art Tracy Columbus

Houben Loses First Race Before American Fans

German sprint star Hubert Houben, coming off Berlin success, suffers a defeat at the Knights of Columbus track meet in Boston amid a heavy cold. Al Miller of Harvard wins the forty yard dash with 4 4-5 seconds, Morrill of Boston University takes third, while Houben finishes fifth in the final heat.

Boston Hubert Houben Loren Murchison Charlie Paddock Berlin Knights of Columbus al Miller Harvard Frank Hussey Boston College E. F. Morrill Boston University A. J. Planksy Miller Houben Morrill Oe Ee

Helen Wills Faces Easy Gallia Week in Singles

I N S staff correspondent reports from Cannes that American tennis star Helen Wills has an easy week. The Gallia tourney singles final should pose little trouble before she moves to Nice for mixed and women's doubles with partner C F Aeschlimann. They are expected to meet Mile. Lenglen.

Cannes Helen Wills Nice Miss Wills Jack Hillyard Cc. F. Aeschlimann Aeschlimann Mile. Lenglen

Questions on baseball and tennis players in a chaotic recap

Mixed sports notes discuss Donahue as a left handed Chicago Sox first baseman, a debated tennis final between Baron De Morargo and the French champion, and Miss Wills with Eileen Bennett in doubles. Also mentions Miss Bennet’s style and Mile Lenglien resuming Nicé singles after a withdrawal dispute.

Donahue Chicago Sox Baron de Morargo Nice Miss Wills Eileen Bennett England Miss Bennet Mile Lenglien

Farrell Wins Central Florida Open In Bold Start

John Farrell, hailed as a rising star among young professional golfers, opened the year by winning the Central Florida Open at Sanford. He shot 285 total, three under par for four rounds, defeating a strong field and signaling a potential breakthrough season. Farrell has consistently contended in medal play and appears to mature into a top champion with a calm, disciplined game.

THE Sportsman Consolidated Press Sanford Fla John Farrell Farrell youngé@ter Quaker Ridge Worcester MacFarlane Johnny Ate Muddy Ruel Washington Clark Griffith Tampa Fila Griffith Ruel Tate Rclult

Fohl Trades Star Batter For Fielding Boost

Boston manager Lee Fohl released his top hitter Boone to the Mission club in San Francisco and plans to trade other strong batters Vache and Prothro to strengthen defense. Boone, once a league best in Boston, may struggle to adjust in the outfield while maintaining hitting power in the Pacific Coast.

John Wooster Consolidated Press New York Lee Fohl Boston Americans Fohl Boone Vache Prothro Boston Mission Club San Francisco Bill McCarthy Pacific Ocean Forbeston Booné San Antonio

Swimmers Break Records In Inter scholastic Meet

Three records fell at the twenty third annual interscholastic swimming meet at University of Pennsylvania Weightman Mall. Mercersboro Academy won with 20 points, Wilmington High was second with 159, Tomé edged Marshall High of Chicago for third. Albert Schwartz of Marshall set a 100 yard freestyle mark in 56 seconds and won the 220 yard race in 2 26 4 10, breaking the old 2 28 2 5 record. Edwarts won the 300 yards freestyle in 3 12 3 6. Richard Peterson of Lincoln High of Chicago broke the 100 yard breaststroke record in 1 9 1 3 as the new mark.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Weightman Mall Mercersboro Academy Wilmington High Tomé Marshall High Chicago Albert Schwartz Ernest Uhi Atlantic City Edwarts Richard Peterson Linchhoom ¢ High Frank Barhus Brooklyn Manual Training Ethool

Three Star Rookies Shine for Pittsburg in Early Season

Pittsburg touts three bright youngsters Yn Third Baseman Traynor Wright and Outfielder Onyster as the team’s strongest early talent. Scouts praise their defense speed and potential while fans await breakout performances.

Traynor Shortstop Wright Outfelder Onyster Pittsburg

The Empire Faces Eddie and the Horse Dilemma

A humorous column notes King George's worry over Eddie avoiding horses and hospitals. The monarch laments Eddie as a poor rider while others joke about solutions like buying a billy goat. Eddie has reportedly been thrown 15 times since 1921, with Big Munn as a rival.

Eddie Big Munn

Michigan Faces Coaching Exodus Threatening Gridiron Future

Lawrence Perry reports Michigan football loses staff to Kansas as Frank Cappon becomes head coach and Harry Steele joins as assistant. Cappon, a Michigan graduate, previously coached at Luther College and aided in ends and backs while Steele played guard and remained on the Michigan coaching staff. Unclear who will replace them as Yost weighs options amid prior recruit Harve Emery from Princeton two years ago.

Lawrence Perry The Consolidated Press New York Michigan Ann Arbor Wolvereines George Liffle Wisconsin Litetle Kansas University Iin Frank Cappon Harry Steele Footeball Cappon Kansas University Steele Decorah Iowa Luther College Mather Harve Emery Princeton Yost

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