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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1928
Page
2
Gene Tunney says his boxing career ends only when he is unconscious. The heavyweight champion declared at Miami Beach after a New Year drive that retirement upon reaching a million is unfounded and the sport will end only if he loses consciousness.
The annual week of prayer begins Tuesday evening at the First Baptist church with Rev. Mr. Fichinger of Heath M E church delivering the sermon. On Wednesday Rev. W G James preaches at the Presbyterian church and on Thursday Dr. Skinner of the Presbyterian church speaks at the Methodist church.
Death reported of Mrs. Leonard Scholl formerly Miss Mayme Oeffler from Pomeroy. Former Ovffler family member, she left several relatives in Pomeroy. Funeral and burial were held in Jasonville, Ind., last Sunday after death Friday.
Word reaches Jennie and Ida Davies that their brother Will H. Davies, once in Falls planing mill, fell on an icy Washington Pennsylvania sidewalk Christmas night. He remained in hospital with fatal injuries and death is expected anytime.
Mrs. Vina Bennett mother of Captain Harry Bennett suffered a stroke of paralysis Friday night and remained unconscious with serious condition. She is the widow of the late steamboatman Mate Tom Bennett, and only slight hope for recovery is noted as of the last report.
New village leaders step into office at City hall in Pomeroy with Mayor Hess to serve a third term and Leo J Byrne joining a solid Republican council. In Middleport James E Harley becomes mayor leading a new Republican administration focused on law enforcement and civic welfare. Harley, born in Pittsburgh and a World War veteran, has long resided in Middleport since 1908 and will oversee development with the Commercial club and council while using crutches recently replaced by a cane.
The town of Pomeroy observed New Year’s Day with most businesses closed. A sharp cold snap arrived Saturday night, bringing subzero temperatures and a quiet, subdued scene as residents stayed indoors.
In Middleport on January date Miss Lucille Mayer entertained several young friends with a dinner gathering. The event featured cordial conversation and light refreshments in a home setting.
After a Mayer home gathering on Lincoln Street, six girls enjoyed a sleepover at Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Thomas home. The attendees were Lucile Schumaker Ruth Thomas Beulah Forquer Lucile Mayer Margaret Thomas and Ruth Humphrey.
John Romine Jr and Henry Stewart from near Rutland were brought from Cooks Gap to Pomeroy jail on New Year’s Eve charged with possessing a large quantity of liquor and equipment for making it.
Mr and Mrs Rodney Downing traveled to Charleston on Saturday to remain there through New Year’s with Dr and Mrs Charles Singleton.
Two small fires occurred near Kerrs Run yesterday forenoon. Fire Chief A O Tracy and his son Otho rushed with the truck to Harvey Lewis home and contained the blaze with minimal losses. Simultaneously a stove fire in Councilman Charles McNamee’s house ignited a wall but was quickly extinguished.
Huntington residents rush to aid Mrs Vina Bennett after a stroke Friday night. Col umbus visitors stop by for New Year briefings with the Tewkesburys and Andersons. Critical illness of Mrs Jane Smith is noted, while others travel for family care and schooling.
Muskingum College muskies hit the road to Pennsylvania after a 2-2 start. They meet Duquesne in Pittsburgh and Allegheny in Meadville, aiming to boost their rating with decisive victories. Ohio State and Goodyear Wingfoots impressed while Mount Union beat Allegheny 18 14. University of Cincinnati and Ohio State prep for key crossroads games.
New York owner Ruppert spent 125900 for Lyn Lary and Jimmy Reese to strengthen the Yankees. Manager Miller Huggins plans for contingencies as Lazzeri and Koenig excel at second and short. The club, viewed as the era’s strongest, may remain dominant for years.
Mac Donald Smith of Great Neck New York won the Palos Verdes Open after a tough final 18 holes finishing with a 254 aggregate over 72 holes. He defeated Al Watrous Fred Morrison by a margin of two strokes with Harry Cooper in second at 285 and Watrous tied for third at 256.
Vincent Richards, once a top American tennis star, says the United States has slim prospects in the Davis Cup ties in France. He predicts France will keep the trophy for four years and notes France benefits from young players while other nations lack youth. Richards also forecasts a comeback by Big Bill Tilden in 1928 to reclaim the world’s top ranking.
Muskingum College, last season's Ohio conference champion, travels to Pittsburgh to face Duquesne University. The matchup marks a fifth Ohio school showing in Pennsylvania. Ohio State recently fell to Pittsburgh 50 to 22 after a 42 to 3 victory over Muskingum.
In a strong showing the Panthers defeated Michigan, Chicago, Northwestern and Iowa, with most games decided by decisive scores, signaling a standout performance against notable opponents.
Sid Terris of New York and Jimmy McLarnin of Los Angeles were matched for a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden on February 2. McLarnin rose in the division by knocking out Kid Kaplan, while Terris defeated Phil McGraw recently. Terris reportedly broke bones in both hands after the McGraw fight but agreed to box McLarnin per Matchmaker Jimmy McMahon.
Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia begins a defense of the world light heavyweight crown Friday night at Madison Square Garden against Leo Lomski of Aberdeen Washington over 15 rounds. Loughran earned the undisputed title recently by defeating Jimmy Slattery of Buffalo.
Western Conference teams complete practice week as Big Ten opens with 10 varsity quints preparing for weekend conference games. Ohio State faces Penn. Wisconsin meets Oregon Aggies. Purdue hosts Wabash. Michigan and Ohio State host visiting teams in final tuneups before opening week battles. Northwestern Michigan Iowa and Purdue seen as top title contenders.
Ken Rouse of Chicago earned the team MVP cap after a standout Big Ten season. Ian leads a push for the present crown, following the prior holder Jack Delaney of Bridgeport who vacated the title.
In Pasadena on New Year's Day the east-west matchup matched Pop Warner against Jock Sutherland with Pitt and Stanford led by their famed mentors. Pitt, powered by Welch Booth and Douchess, faced a tough Stanford squad known for speed and versatile offense in a Rose Bowl crowd near record levels.
Columbus fans line up for a featherweight clash as Lou Bloom the Ohio champion squares off against Johnny Datto a Filipino challenger with the national title in reach.
Pasadena Calif Jan 2 The annual East West football classic between the University of Pittsburgh and Stanford is the 11th in the series. Coast teams hold a small advantage with four of ten games to date, while the East has three and three ties. Historic scores listed span 1916 to 1927, including notable clashes such as Notre Dame vs Stanford and Alabama vs Washington.
Ace Hudkins, Nebraska welterweight contender, is reinstated by the New York Athletic Commission after a suspension for failing to fulfill a contract to box Sergeant Sammy Baker last summer. A Hudkins vs Dundee match may be negotiated once Dundee and manager are cleared in this state.
Five persons in a car collision in Shrewsbury township September 25 filed suits in Freehold New Jersey seeking damages totaling $122,500 against Mickey Walker the world middleweight boxing champion.
In Tangier Morocco both Mercedes Gleitze and Millie Hudson attempted to swim the Strait of Gibraltar. Gleitze entered at 3:00 a.m. and Hudson at 10:45 a.m. Water temperature was 62 degrees at Hudsons start.
New York January 2 Nine changes in committee chairmen plus a new finance committee were announced by the National Amateur Athletic Union for 1928. Appointments include Boxing William V P Kenney Boston Basketball Dr Joseph A Reilly Kansas City Executive Murray Hulbert Foreign Relations Joseph B D Maccabe Boston Finance George W Graves Detroit Gymnastics Roy Moore New York Handball Avery Brundage Chicago Indoor Baseball Joseph Dressner New Orleans Industrial John T Coleman Philadelphia Legislation Justice J T Mahoney New York Long distance running N Obertubbesing New York Membership Robert S Weaver Los Angeles Playground L Di Benedetto New Orleans Registration Daniel J Ferris Records L N Goldsmith Philadelphia Redistricting Frederick W Rubien New York Swimming John T Taylor Pittsburgh Squash Handball George I Eastman Los Angeles Track and field Major F J Walsh New York Volleyball William E Day Salt Lake City Weight Lifting and the of war Colonel Charles J Diegel Women Athletics Fred I Stoors Chicago Wrestling C W Streit Birmingham
Middleport high school hosted Syracuse at the Masonic hall with both games going to the visitors. The girls won 36 to 5 and the boys 29 to 15 as Syracuse extended its late-season dominance over the upriver squad. The locals, new to the series, accepted the losses with sportsmanlike patience.
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