Yawm ee, Girl Wins Dramatic Tennis Title in Cannes
Suzanne Wills of the United States defeats Leng Len in a tense championship, 6 3 8 6, after a costly stumble by Wills’ rival Miss Willis. Crowd roared as Suzanne claimed victory on the 14th game in a nervy finale amid French adulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannes
France
Lenglen
Pennis
Suzanne
Miss Wills
Deuce
Miss
Miss Willis
Suzann
Mtie
Dauce
Helena
Moira Mallory
Forest Hills
America
Suzanne Lenglen
Mile. Lenglen
Plains fans to flood Glouster for big basketball game
The Plains bring a fast lineup under Floyd Whitlock aiming to upset Glouster in a major clash. Key players include Carney Nolan Tipton Moore and Cook as a large crowd is expected for a doubleheader with the Legion backing clean sport. The girls game precedes the Plains tilt with proceeds aiding athletic funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains
Floyh Whitlock
Carney
Nolan “Sturphy
Otterbeinster
Inshich
Rds Tipton
Moore
Cook
Legion
Columbus
mployster-Plains
Apy
Letic Treasury of the Legion
Exvi
Mid-iron swing compared to driver in golf technique
The article explains that a mid-iron swing should be shorter and more upright than a driver, with a closer stance and similar hand dominance. It notes the mid-iron covers 135 to 170 yards and advises choosing a more powerful club for longer distances, emphasizing control and the potential for either a half or three-quarter swing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Barnes
Boxing Results From Columbus Mansfield and Cincinnati Cards
In Columbus bouts Jackie Mellman defeated Johnny Roberts in six rounds at 132 pounds while Dick McDonte won featherweight over Johnny Carpenter. O'Malley drew with Dixe Roberts. Patterson and Robinson fought to a draw. In Cleveland Eddie Shea beat Carl Tremaine in 12 rounds. Holub defeated Dupre in eight. Glick beat O'Brien in six. Mansfield saw O'Dowd over Horvath in 12 and Dundee over Grey in 8. Canton had Osborne best Kansas in 10. In Brooklyn Suggs and Nichols settled. Martin defeated Hall and Black Bill beat Tell in ten rounds respectively. Cincinnati featured Schoell stopping Anderson in four at Covington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Jackie Mellman
Johnny Roberts
Huntington
W. Va
Dick McDonte
Johnny Carpenter
Joe O'Malley
Harry Devere
Dixe Roberts
Hank Fredericks
Ohio State University
Waldo Patterson
Jack Robinson
Andre Dupre
Paris
Sidney Glick
Chicago
Pep O’brien
Scranton
Harry Marcus
Cleveland
Johnny Williams
Salt Lake City
Kaye Kelly
Akron
Wildcat Jennings
Mansfield
Tim O'Dowd
Louisville
Johnny Horvath
al Dundee
Dough Grey
Toledo
Bobby Clements
Young Corbett
Canton
Cincinnati
Frankie Schoell
Buffalo
Joe Anderson
Covington
Civic Osborne
Pat Kansas
Youngstown
Worth in sport knowing tennis legends at Wimbledon
Bill Tilden won the Wimbledon English tournament twice in 1920 and 1921 and captured the all comers title in 1920. Three years later Bill Johnston matched Tilden’s double feat. 1920 doubles saw Dick Williams and Chuck Garland win both events, with Vincent Richards and Fred Hunter repeating in 1924. American players’ successes are highlighted in this Wimbledon classic chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Tilden
Bill Johnston
Tilden
Dick Williams
Chuck Garland
Vincent Richards
Fred Hunter
Williams-Garland
Frisch Dimmed by Hornsby’s Brilliant Second
The play of Rogers Hornsby at second shaded Frankie Frisch who otherwise would be near the headlines with his strong hitting and fielding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Hornsby
Frankie Frisch
Athens Faces Portsmouth for Chance to Tie for Second
Athens high school travels to Portsmouth Friday to challenge the Portsmouth squad in a key Southeastern Ohio high school matchup. A win would tie Athens with River for second. a loss ends their hopes. The Big Red return home Saturday to face Wellston after an exhausted practice plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Big Red
River Boys
Athens High School
Athens Five
River
Southeastern Ohio High School Association
Nelsonville
Athens
Wellston
Wise
Grange Wall To Northwest Lacks Big Interest
Lawrence Perry notes Red Grange and the Chicago Bears drew limited crowds in Seattle and Portland with total attendance just over nine thousand. Portland game 6 to 3 favored Grange. In New York the Polo Grounds crowd of seventy thousand saved pro football financially, highlighting limited sustained public interest for the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Perry
New York
California
Red Grange
Chicago Bears
Red
Hia
Northwest
Water Front Boys
Seattle
Portland
Grange
Polo Grounds
Fredd ie Spencer Leads Six Day Race with Georgetti Duo
In Chicago Freddie Spencer and Franco Georgetti held the lead by a lap near the end of the first nine hours of the thirteenth International Six Day Bicycle Race. One spill had already marked the event as Goosens, winner of the New York classic, drew a second bump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
America
Freddie Spencer
Franco Georgetti
Goosens
Wisconsin Bears Fresh Basketball Team With No Seniors
Wisconsin fields a young basketball squad led by Behr and Coach Mean Well showing strong early performance. The team excels in fast plays and hustle, surprising critics with its competitive drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Behr
Meanwell
George Davis Longtime Detroit Tygers Pitcher Passes Century Mark
George Davis of the Detroit Tygers is one of the oldest hurlers in the majors by service. He joined the Tygers in 1912 and has remained with the club throughout his long career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Davis
Detroit Tygers
The
Tygers
Ohio Bob Cats Seek First Denison Victory On Granville Floor
Ohio University basketball fans hope to end the Denison jinx in Granville as the Bob Cats travel to face the Big Red on Denison College’s new court. Walter Muir’s return strengthens Grover’s lineup, increasing chances to win on the Granville floor where Ohio has historically struggled. Past five seasons show Denison with four wins to Ohio’s two, mostly on Denison home court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Bob Cats
Ohio University
Granville
Big Red
Ohio
Grover
Denison College
Walter Muir
Muir
RobiCats
Athens
University of Cincinnati
Michigan star Bo Molenda shines for Wolverines basketball
Bo Molenda, a standout sophomore, leads Michigan in scoring and defense. His strong play makes him a key target for Big Ten rivals and a focal point of the Wolverines lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BIG Michigan
Bo” Molenda
Michigan
Wolverines
John Bentley Tryout With Washington in 1913
John Bentley of the Giants had a tryout with Washington in 1913 and was later loaned to Minneapolis in the American Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bentley
Giants
Washington
Minneapolis
Frankie Frisch Hits in World Series 1923 1924
Frankie Frisch of the Giants posted 10 hits in both the 1923 and 1924 World Series. He batted .490 in 1923 and .338 in 1924, reflecting his strong postseason performances for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie Frisch
Giants
Rob Meusel Praised as Majors’ Greatest Throwing Arm
The New York Yankees outfielder Rob Meusel is hailed for the greatest throwing arm in the majors. He hits long distances with accuracy and is noted for his exceptional throwing power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Meusel
New York Yankees
Four Seasons Star Eddie Tyron Shines at Colgate
Colgate's Eddie Tyron, a standout back, played four seasons of college football before the freshman rule was in effect, highlighting his early entry into the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Tyron
Colgate
Eddie
Bib Falk Starred as Pitcher at Texas During College Years
White Sox outfielder Bib Falk, renowned for hitting, also pitched for three years in collegiate competition at the University of Texas, showcasing versatility on the mound and in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bib Falk
White Sox
University of Texas
Butler Star Forward Captain Nipper Butler Shines
In Captain Nipper Butler College, a skilled forward stands out as a clever shot maker. Now in his third year on the team, he has established himself as a standout all round player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Nipper
Butler College
Sleepy Glen? Tar Center Shines for Mountaineers
West Virginia's Glenn, nicknamed Sleepy, stars as a versatile athlete for the Mountaineers. He leads the grid eleven as top scorer last fall while also excelling in basketball and track. Described as far from sleepy, he dominates on the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia University
Glenn
Mountaineers
Entertain 500 Club Saturday in Middleport
Mrs A H Skidmore and Mrs R W Harris hosted a luncheon for the 500 club. After eating, four tables played and prizes went to Mrs Md Duffy first, Mrs Walter Harris second, and Mrs Alfred Elberfeld with the consolation. Out of town guest was Mrs William Smith of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
A. H. Skidmore
R. W. Harris
MD. Duffy
Walter Harris
Alfred Elberfeld
William Smith
Columbus
Infant Buried After Death in Ryger Home
The infant of Mr and Mrs Forrest Rathburn of Ryger died Saturday morning at their home in Middleport. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon with burial at Gravel Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Forrest Rathburn
Ryger
Gravel Hill
Ruth Neva Smith and George W. Singleton wed
Marriage of Ruth Neva Smith daughter of Cassins Kk Smith of Hartford to George W. Singleton announced in Pomeroy. Mrs Singleton is well known in Pomeroy and Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Cassins Kk. Smith
Hartford
Ruth Neva
George W. Singleton
Singleton
Middleport
Wisconsin Indoor Relay Carnival at Madison March 20
Wisconsin stages its 20th annual indoor relay carnival at Madison on March 20. The event is largely intramural with some nearby military academies sending teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Madison
Great Line Prospect Kurt Fox At Wisconsin
Wisconsin officials eye a strong football recruit. Kurt Fox listed at 217 pounds is praised as a top prospect for next fall. He emerges amid early talk of the Badgers' future lineup as coaches project his impact at running back or end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Kurt Fox
Fragmented Quote Reflects Social Beat Tone
A terse Toronto Tribune line notes that a girl’s ideal may shatter while a man is often financially broke, capturing a fleeting social reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ylain
Toronto Tribune
Europe Tour Card Stages Six Countries
The itinerary covers a 12 day stay in Switzerland and a 9 day period in Paris with extensive sight seeing. The trip begins in Montreal and ends in New York with handling by City National Bank Foreign Department in Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Paris
Montreal
New York
City National Bank Foreign Department
Vets of Spanish War Meet Sunday in Middleport
A Spanish American war veterans meeting was held at City hall in Middleport on Sunday. After the business session the group dined at Busy Bee restaurant with Mrs. L. N. Gerber invited as guest of honor. Over twenty five veterans attended the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Busy Bee
Ll. N. Gerber
L. N. Gerber
Mrs Hobart Hosts Valentine Dinner and Bridge
Mrs. M. Hobart entertained at a six o'clock dinner on Lincoln street to honor guests Mrs. Webb Smith of Columbus and Mrs. Charles Petty of Mason City. The decor reflected Valentine season and twelve were served. The evening closed with bridge, with Mrs. Walter Harris winning the high trophy and Mrs. A. A. Huge and Mrs. H. E. Stussell taking consolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Lincoln Street
Webb Smith
Columbus
Charles Petty
Mason City
Walter Harris
A. A. Huge
H. E. Stussell
Cheshire Couple Is Wed In Probate Court
Emmett Manley a Chesire miner married Bertha Fra zier of Cheshire in the probate court rooms by Justice M L Jenech Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheshire
Pomeroy
Emmett Manley
Miner
Bertha Frazier
M. L. Jenech
Margaret Clifford Hosts Dinner at Leitwiler Tearoom
Miss Margaret Clifford entertained many friends at a six o clock dinner at Leitwiler tearoom in Pomeroy on February 15. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Scott Ridgway Mrs. L H R Foulk Mr. and Mrs. Sam Strauss Marie Young Martha Foulk and Mary Whitlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Margaret Clifford
Leitwiler
Scott Ridgway
L. H. R., Foulk
Sam Strauss
Marie Young
Martha Foulk
Mary Whitlock
Pomeroy Briefs Highlight Travel Hints
Mr and Mrs Louis Horwitz returned home from Cincinnati while Carl Schaefer departed yesterday for unspecified plans leaving readers with fragmentary local travel notes from Pomeroy Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy Bend
Louis Horwitz
Cincinnati
Carl Schaefer
Beech Grove Citizen Dies After Illness
George Romine age 56 of Beech Grove Rutland township died Sunday after a kidney illness. He is survived by his widow and seven children. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Rutland with burial in Miles cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
George Romine
Beech Grove
Rutland Township
Baptist Church
Miles
American Legion Auxiliary Holds Meeting At Mrs Bing’s Home
The American Legion auxiliary met last evening at Mrs. H. J. Bing’s Second Street home. A special program was presented and refreshments were served by the hostess to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
American Legion Auxiliary
H. J. Bing
Secondstreet
N A C Club Meeting Postponed to Next Monday
The N A C club meeting scheduled for last evening in Middleport was postponed and will be held next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
N. A.C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yawmee
Girl
Flighty Suzanne
Helen
Glen
Glouster
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Dims Frisch
Grocer
Brookshire
C. D. Shafer
Denison Gymnasium
Grange Wall
Spencer
Luckoff
Chauncey
Entertain 500 Club
Europe
Roush-Johnson Tours
Broad St
Columbus, O
Miami, Fla
Ebersbach
Darrell Quivey
Coelumbus
Nate Quivey
C. E. Thomas
William Belcher
Gallipolis
Jap Grate and
Fameily
M. G. White
Frank
Mrs. Crow
Peter Rapold
Charles Werry
Holzer Hospital
Jerome Williams
Ravenswood
Carl Swartzwalder
John Taitz
William Rees
Harold Brown
Leo Byrnes
Jackson
D. T. Lloyd
Cambridge
Nel Nobles
Ralph
Madge Mergueson
Jean Elizabeth
Judge Healy
Caldwell
Jacob Mees
Breezy Heights
Mrs. Hobart
Legion Aide
Isaac Wilson
Swanson Furniture Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!