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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1927

Page

2

Hobson Hobson Team Wins Saturday over Bucyrus Five

Pomeroy Hobson defeats Bucyrus 29 19 in a Saturday game noted for teamwork and excitement. Local mentions include Columbus Central losses and several regional visitors such as Mr and Mrs Griff Russell and Mrs Evelyn Thompson with various travels and visits tied to the weekend.

Ce Yee Columbus New York Central Ana Harbor Columbus Central Hobson Bucyrus Remskey Zimmerman Mike Bowas New York Central B. F. P Griff Russell Featsay Frank Knopp Charleston C. C. Harrison Parkersburg John DiPiero Frank DiPiero Mount Vernon Evelyn Thompson F. Dankinger Pittsburgh J. T. Pettit Huntington Arlena Lyons John Lyons Marvin Webb Gallipolis Lucille Dutton Jake Burchett Lord McClure Jesse Swisher

Nightclothes Fire Seriously Burns Sick Woman

Nightclothes of Mrs. Hager caught fire while she sat up ill Friday evening in Coleport. She was burned seriously and taken to a hospital in Gallipolis on Saturday.

Middleport Coleport Seri

Guardian Morris Finalizes Settlement in Clark Case

E H Morris completed a final settlement and will be released soon as guardian of Henry Clark. Clark had just been discharged from Athens State hospital.

Pomeroy

Middleport High Faces Jackson In Tuesday Clash

Middleport high school basketball teams prep to host Jackson Tuesday evening. Nelsonville girls beat Middleport 31 to 30 in Nelsonville. Gallipolis boys lost 25 to 3 to Nelsonville. Middleport boys and girls defeated New Haven 23 21 8. Home Missionary society to meet at Simpson M E church in Pomeroy. Bond of Raymond Gaffney set at 1000 after adultery hearing. Local briefs recall several visits and social notes across Pomeroy and surrounding towns.

Middleport Middleport High School Jackson Nelsonville Girls Nelsonville Gallipolis Dleport High New Haven Pomeroy Raymond M. I. French Gaffney

Warner picks mighty team in selections

Yale coach Joe Wood clears health for Yale athletic program and directs undergraduates. Pop Warner lists an all time football eleven with Jim Thorpe and Ernie Nevers as standout backs and Duke picks old era stars like Mull er and Peck among ends and centers.

Yale Athletic Association Joe Wood Yale Leonard Pop” Warner Stanford Huntington Colgate Jim Thorpe Carlisle Willie Heston Michigan Ernie Nevers Thorpe Heston Warner Walter Eckersall West Hinkey Muller California Lea Princeton Henry Washington and Jefferson Hoeffelfinger Hare Pennsylvania Peck Pittsburgh Grange Nevers

Pianist and String Quartette Featured On Radio Program

Five radio features listed for Tuesday include Ernest Hutcheson as pianist and the Flonzaley quartet on WEAF at 3 p m Eastern time and 8 p m Central time. Other stations KD Pittsburgh KDKA KGO WBAP and WCX Detroit present concerts and club programming in varying time zones.

WEAF Ernest Hutcheson Flonzaley String Pittsburgh Kdka Little Symphony KGO Oakland WBAP Fort WCX Detroit Red Apple Club

Prisoners Escape Canton Jail In Bold Breakout

Five inmates ripped a lavatory, pried a steel door plate, and slipped to the basement to escape the county jail in Canton. Authorities say Ben Rudner, facing the murder trial next month, had no role in the breakout.

Canton Ben Rudner Don RB

Ulrich Couple Die in Double Tragedy at Farm Near Cincinnati

Emil J. Ulrich and his wife Caroline were found dead at their rural home near Cincinnati after Ulrich shot his wife and then killed himself. Authorities reported the double murder suicide occurred on the farm property, ending the couple’s relationship and prompting an investigation.

Self Cincinnati Emil J. Ulrich Caroline Here

Bobcats Face Tough Stretch With Muskingum and Ohio Wesleyan

Ohio University basketball fans expect two stern tests this week as the Bobcats travel to New Concord to meet Muskingum College and then host Ohio Wesleyan. Early season form has fluctuated, with standout scorers Du Boils Burkholder Eisengren and Smith touted to deliver 35 points per game, but recent losses and lethargic showings raise concerns about finding peak form.

Ohio University Muskingum College New Concord Ohio Wesleyan Bobcats Ise Grover Rio Grande Ohio State Buckeye Cincinnati Manchester Indiana University of Florida Wittenberg Muskingum Ohio Muskies Burkholder Eisengren Smith

Bandits Grab $1300 From Cincinnati Grocers

Two grocery company employees, Harry Cawein and Edward Beck, were abducted by bandits who seized a satchel containing $1300 after leaving one of the company’s Cincinnati stores. The men were held briefly during the robbery.

Cincinnati Harry Cawein Edward Beckjer

U. P. Seeks High Rating in Baseball

The O and P League met in Cleveland to pursue a class B rating from the National Association of Professional Baseball. Buck Wetzel of Dayton reported Springfield interests in the league, though bids from that city and others seem unlikely. William B. Strang of Canton was elected president with George Textor advancing to vice president. John Gourley of Cleveland was re-elected secretary and treasurer.

Cleveland U.P National Association of Professional Baseball Buck Wetzel Dayton Springfield William B. Strang Canton George Textor Massillon Textor John Gourley

Dempsey Aims for Tourney Spot in Tunney Era

New York. Jan 10. Tex Rickard reopened talks with Jack Dempsey to return east and train for a bout that could challenge Gene Tunney. Dempsey wants Tunney rematch but may first enter an elimination tournament. DeLaney and Young Stribling managers plan to press for spots in the eliminations.

New York U.P Tex Rickard Jack Dempsey East Gene Tunney Dempsey Tunney Richard Jack Jack DeLaney Young Stribling

Hoppe Wins 18.2 Balkline Title in Five-Hour Duel

At the Hotel Pennsylvania Eric Hagenlacher loses to Willie Hoppe in a 18.2 balkline billiards match. Hoppe overcomes a late lead to win 1500 to 1887 after nearly five hours of play before more than 1,200 spectators.

New York Eric Hagenlacher Willie Hoppe Hoppe Roce Hoppe Cue Sport Sixiday Hagenlacher Pennsylvania

Illini Take Early Lead in Big Ten Basketball Race

Chicago January 10 UP Ili nois leads the Big Ten standings with two wins and no losses. Michigan Iowa Indiana and Purdue each hold one victory and no defeats. Russell Daugherty tops individual scoring in the Western conference with six field goals and five free throws, aiding Illinois toward the title chase.

Chicago Ilinois Michigan Iowa Indiana Purdue Illinois Russell Daugherty

Panama boxer dies after preliminary bout injury

Balboa Canal Zone reports the death of Kid Pinchon who was injured in a preliminary bout. In the main event Jose Lombardo, lightweight champion of Panama, defeated Spencer Gardner of New York by decision.

Balboan Canal Zone Kid Pinchon Jose Lombardo Panama Spencer Gardner New York

Chaplin Divorce Suit Filed by 18-Year-Old Wife

In Hollywood California Lita Chaplin will start divorce action within days. The 18-year-old wife of film comedian Charles Chaplin has new attorneys after George Beebe withdrew from the case, ending weeks of uncertainty.

Hollywood Cal U.P Charles Chaplin Lita George Beebe

Rajah's Ease Will Worry Rival Yankees

New York Giants owner John McGraw reworks Rogers Hornsby contract to a two year $40 000 per year deal making him captain and a draw for fans. The Yankees face pressure to offer Babe Ruth a raise after Hornsby’s deal and growth in salaries at the top of the league.

Henry L. Farrell New York New York Giants Rogers Hornsby Yankees Babe Ruth Hornsby Giants St. Louis J. Louis John McGraw McGraw Ruth Vaaudeville

Sammy Baker Faces Busy Week in Welterweight Ring

New York sergeant Sammy Baker prepares for two bouts this week starting with Harry Goldberg in Brooklyn tonight and a Friday clash with Pete Latzo at Willkerbarre. Latzo's title remains unaffected by the second bout.

New York Sammy Baker Harry Goldberg Brooklyn Pete Latzo Latzo

Rutgers council honors football mentor George Foster Sanford

Rutgers University council on athletics adopted a resolution of appreciation for football mentor George Foster Sanford. Sanford was criticized editorially by the student newspaper at the end of last season. Peasants in Kertch Russia labor to pan gold from volcanic dust after a recent eruption destroyed farms and hope for another eruption.

Kertch Russia

Landis Ready to Rule in Baseball Scandal Case

Commissioner Kenesaw M. Landis weighs testimony in the latest baseball scandal expose and will announce his decision at an appointed hour on Wednesday. Foreseen to shake the foundations of the game, the ruling remains awaited as Landis stays secluded to deliberate.

Chicago Kenesaw M. Landis Landis

Freshman basketball squad shows strong scoring potential

Ohio University freshmen coach Zimmer hails the yearling team as the best since his arrival. Sixteen players retained, facing Ohio varsity in drills. Campbell, Cline and Weiss lead a quick, scoring offense while Briggs and Brammer contest the center spot. Trace, Bar rack, Singer, Forrest, and Thomas provide depth at guard.

Ohio Zimmer Ohio University Bobcats Campbell Cline Weiss Arnold Swackhammer Boninfield Briggs Brammer Johnson Zimmers Trace Barrack Singer Zanesvillle Forrest Thomas

Bobcats Open 1927 Wrestling Season vs Ohio State

Ohio University eyes a 1927 season opener on January 14 at the Mens gym against Ohio State. Coach Thor Olson relies on five returning wrestlers and introduces newcomers Glass Duncan Begota. Team lineup includes Glass 115 Breed 125 Shafer 135 Brubaker 145 captain 175 Begola 175 and Blythe heavyweight.

Ohio University Ohio State Aeca University Buckeye Athletic Association Thor Olson Ohio Glass Duncan Begota Ohio State University Breed Shafer Brubaker Begola Blythe

Freeman team poised to exceed last year’s strength, says coach

Forrest shows rapid improvement after a slow start and Thomas enhances performance with each practice. Blaney and Kraft are two other running guards on the yearling squad. Coach Zimmer says this year’s Freeman team is twenty five per cent stronger than last year’s quintet and expects to develop a varsity-ready group next year.

Forrest Thomas Blaney Kraft Zimmer Freeman

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