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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1927
Page
2
January 8 Meigs County names Emmette Peoples as prosecuting attorney after Davis resignation. Dana H. Pepples appointed to fill Davis’s term. Peoples takes oath Saturday. Current prosecutor D. Curtis Reed’s term expired midnight Sunday. Local social notes list residents visiting relatives and traveling to Columbus Huntington and Cincinnati.
Arnott from Reedsville will be taken to the Ohio State Penitentiary in Columbus Tuesday morning by Sheriff J A Willock. He was found guilty of shooting with intent to kill by a petit jury and sentenced by Judge A P Miller to serve from one to twenty years. Arnott shot Gien ard Boring in a past fight. Boring recovered.
Mary Wilmetta Farmer, age 15, gave a memory recital at the home of her music teacher Mrs. May Hecox in Middleport on Thursday evening. Selections included Haydn and Durand pieces, with intermission featuring singing by Josephine Williams and further pieces by Miss Farmer.
Lonnie Dann was arrested by local officers on a worthless check charge. He was taken to the Mansfield institution Sunday by Mansfield officers, where the charge was settled and he remains wanted for violating parole.
Evelyn Eichinger of Middleport hosted New Year’s Eve watch party at Third Street with attendees Elea nor Lansbury George McCullough Gladys Watts Kathryn Petty Beulah Forqueer Caro Louise Ervin Horace Karr Helen Smith John Stevenson Henry Avery Bichinger Mr and Mrs Clifford Ervin and Demetrius Keffer. Bridge Club hosted by Mrs Robert Harris on Third Street with members present and dinner at Front Street hosted by Mrs A A Hugg with Marvin DeMain family Lucy Boggess and H L Ward.
Mrs. Robert Harris hosted the 500 club at Third Street with attendees including Mrs. James Young Mrs. Walter Harris Edna Duffy Mrs. Emma Welch Mrs. Homer Russell Louise Scott Mrs. Dan Sullivan Mrs. Sullivan Sayre Mrs. At B Laughead Mrs. Owen Rust Mrs. Ben Fultz and Mrs. Ford Hawkins Prizes were awarded to Sayre Duffy and Paltz. Additional notes mention visits in Gallipolis Parkersburg Columbus Youngstown Athens and Gallia County with several local residents traveling or visiting friends.
The report clarifies Hemden Charles Bethel was not the village marshal but served as deputy during Abe Young’s vacation. Young has since returned to duty as marshal in Hamden. Also noted are tidbits on residents visiting Columbus, Florida trips, family visits, illnesses, and local travel plans.
St Louis January 3 1927 Cardinal new manager Robert A O Farrel l says he will be a quiet leader not a loud April style boss He contrasts with Hornsby promising better play from Frisch Rog and others while stating he may seek a capable catcher to fill in if needed.
The case centers on charges by Risberg of 1917 White Sox pool payments to Detroit players. Players including Gandill, Collins, Schalk, Felsch, Burns, and Young deny or confirm parts of the allegations as Landis prepares to hear all sides.
Peggy Williamson, 15, Milwaukee, holder of the world 220 yard breaststroke record, won the A A U championship in the 100 yard back stroke in 1 26 4 and the 330 yard medley in 4 47, advancing toward a 1928 Olympic team spot. She swims for the Milwaukee Athletic Club.
Rene Lacoste defeated Pierre Landry to win the court championship of France with scores 8-6 6-2 8-6 in Paris.
Tommy Armour, the Congressional Country Club pro from Washington DC, dominated the field of sixty six in the Long Beach $2 600 open. He posted a gross 207 for 64 holes with rounds 69 71 67 to take clear victory.
El Paso report claims every member of the Chicago White Sox conspired to sell a 1917 series to Detroit. Chick Gandil reportedly tells the El Paso Times he collected funds and arranged the deal while managing in Hurney New Mexico.
Royal K. Alley of Ban Marcon Texas died tonight from injuries suffered in an automobile race in San Antonio. Alley’s car plunged and crushed him after traveling at high speed. The accident occurred today during the contest and his death was reported this evening.
Detroit reports of a September 2 and 3, 1917 loss to Chicago reveal the Tigers played miserably in the series. The White Sox stole 20 bases and drew 18 walks as Detroit made errors, with critics blaming poor fielding and poor pickoff control rather than the catchers.
Turtt Cobb arrived in Augusta from Detroit and said he cannot comment on the alleged baseball scandal in which he and Tris Speaker are named as parties to a fixed game. He added he would like to speak but is under orders from his attorneys to remain silent.
John Collins of Pittsfield dismisses Swede Risberg's charges that the Detroit Chicago Labor Day week series was sloughed to the White Sox. Collins calls the remark a matter of spite.
Ohio University 30 Manchester College 32 after a see-saw contest in Indiana. Longley led Ohio with strong scoring while Kranning and Wing er sparked Manchester late to clinch the win. The Bobcats face Florida next in the Ohio gym.
In New York the week centers on Willie Hoppe attempting to recapture the 18.2 balkline world crown from Eric Hagenlocher. The veteran cue master will meet Hagenlocher in 600 point blocks at the Hotel Pennsylvania on Wednesday Thursday and Friday nights.
Openers loom as Open Big. Ten teams prepare for the Western Conference season with Minnesota hosting Chicago Illinois and Minnesota tomorrow night while others wrap practice. A Boston restaurant owner bases menus on weather bureau forecasts and adapts offerings to hot and cold days.
In Miami Beach Florida a new sport Tamboreen debuts as a tennis like court without a net. Ernest Squillari and Angelo For narro perform an exhibition for hotel guests showcasing tamboreens in place of racquets and tennis scoring. The event signals potential popularity for the Italian invention.
New York January 3. Gus Wilson, renowned trainer, says Dempsey has begun light coast training with the aim of reclaiming the heavyweight title. Wilson notes Dempsey still seen as champion by many fans and hints at political intrigues and other factors that fueled doubt after Tunney’s victory.
Billy Evans notes fan letters opposing the intentional pass after Babe Ruth drew 11 walks in the last series. Manager Rogers Hornsby warned staff to pitch to Ruth, who then hit three home runs in one game, reshaping views on abolishing the rule. Fans urge change but few offer workable solutions.
Promoter Tex Rickard travels to St Louis to persuade Gene Tunney to defend the heavyweight title this summer. Tunney, earning about 7000 dollars weekly in vaudeville, will consider the financial terms offered by Rickard. Humbert Fu and Fugazy are also involved as rival promoters eyeing the champion for a strong gate. Tunney must choose the offer with the best financial arrangement and attendance potential.
A Chicago fan suggests penalizing a pitcher who issues four consecutive balls to a batter with no strikes. The idea would grant baserunners one base if unforced and two bases if forced, applying when there are exactly four balls and no hits.
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