Bobcats Prepare for Muskingum After Cincinnati Show
Coach Grover hones passing and new formations as Ohio Bobcats ready for Muskingum and Wesleyan games. He praises the Cincinnati performance, notes improved offense, and plans lineup tweaks. A freshman vs Phi Delta Theta game precedes the varsity bout, with start times 7 and 8 o'clock.
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Pioneer Amelia Gold Dies at 88 in Mason
Amelia Gold widow of T H Gold and mother of Mason nurserymen the Gold brothers died at home of a son in Mason aged about 88. An orphan who came to Meigs County when it was a wilderness she and her husband led a pioneer life and became prominent Bedford and county citizens. Burial will be in the family plot near Burlingham after Wednesday funeral.
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T. H. Gold
Bedford Township
Gold Brothers
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eMigs County
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Bedford
Middleport Moves To Ban Slot Machines And Gambling Devices
New Middleport mayor James Harley and Police Chief report no gambling devices in operation as part of a county wide drive. Prosecutor Peoples and Sheriff Willock are determined to clean up such devices across Metigs county.
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James Harley
Metigs County
Peoples
Willock
Grandmother and granddaughter celebrate joint birthday
Mrs L A Hulbert aged 85 and her eleven year old granddaughter Dorothy Jane Dillard marked their joint birthday with a party at Mrs J F Dillard’s home and an evening radios session at North Second Street, Middleport.
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L. A. Hulbert
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J. F. Dillard
Cattle rustling tale shocks Pomeroy crowd
Two men jailed after driving three milch cows into Pomeroy before daybreak to sell them to Meier meat market. Suspects from Kentucky claimed to buy cows from a man near the Avenue bridge. Deputies traced tracks, leading to jail after a lengthy grilling.
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March of Progress
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Former Meigs County Native E O Hoyt Dies in Columbus
Jan 10. E O Hoyt longtime Meigs County resident and former justice of the peace in Reedsville died in Columbus after a illness. He leaves a widow and eight grown children, two sisters, and his wife’s 41st wedding anniversary was celebrated last week. Hoyt and his wife moved to Columbus fifteen years ago. The second item notes H J Russell travels from Middleport to Huntington with Derry of the Willys Knight Overland sales group to attend the New York auto show. Russell earned the trip by posting the district’s top sales record among thirty five agents.
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Willys Knight-Overland
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Mr. Tusse
Gas Well Production Report Near Mason and Clifton
Raybold at Mason reports gas well on his land tested at 960 000 cubic feet by mercury gauge. Indications point to abundant gas between the Raybold well and Clifton well two miles away, Clifton already producing gas for thirty years. James Benier of Marietta, holder of the Raybold lease, plans to drill at Clifton in the spring.
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Middleport Notes Share Accidents and Local Visits
Gordon Harris, son of Engineer R W Harris, sprained his right ankle in a hill accident and will use crutches weeks. Mrs James Hundley visiting from the East spent time at Rocksprings with relatives. Mrs Jane Jones of Cincinnati will stay two weeks with the Davises. Mrs Spooner left for Decatur Indiana for her ill sister. Dr A V C Skinner visits Aurora Indiana and Indianapolis then returns next Sunday. Woman's Bible class meets Tuesday at Mrs B K Talbott's Bird Cliff home. Millard Bennett returns to Akron after a week with his ill mother Mrs Vina Kennett. Herman Lohse and Southern Ohio Electric crew home for weekend. Young Ladies Sewing Club met at Nellie Mackin's. Dr Courtney of Delaware spoke at Baptist church. Miss Grace Bartels's appendectomy sends her to Holzer hospital. her parents accompany from Syracuse. Mrs H L Ward will be teacher during Bartels's absence.
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Aurora
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Indianapolis
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Akron
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Southern Ohio Electric Company
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Little Edith Frances Pullins Breaks Arm Roller Skating
Middleport report says Edith Frances Pullins a third grader fell on a sidewalk Saturday and broke her left arm while roller skating in the street setting.
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Edith Frances Pullins
Athens High reshuffles basketball team after practice
Four second team players are moved to the first squad at Athens High. Clarence Fields Cecil Burroughs Roy McClanahan and Marvin Woods earn spots on the varsity. The remaining reserves are dismissed due to weak practice and inconsistent effort.
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Cecil Burroughs
Roy McClanahan
Marvin Woods
Albany
Alva Hatch
Charg
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Jackson
Hughes
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Walker Leonard Bout Considered for Middleweight Title
New York Jan 10 A proposed match would pit Mickey Walker world middleweight champion against Benny Leonard, retired undefeated lightweight champion, with Tex Rickard weighing the bout and promoters eyeing a big postwar showdown.
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Mickey Walker
Benny Leonard
Tex Rick
First 1928 traffic fatality in Youngstown
Mrs. John Vateoulis, 44, died from injuries after being struck by an automobile early today, marking the year’s first traffic fatality in Youngstown.
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U.P
John Vateoulis
Yankees Fielding Woes Upset Hitting Power In 1929
The New York Yankees posted a .969 fielding percentage for the year tying for third with Washington, behind Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Athletics. No Yankee fielder led his position. Vera appeared at third in 19 games. The team made 195 errors in 6153 chances and turned 123 double plays, last in the league. Judge led first basemen with a .596 average. Gehrig was .992 batting fielding.
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Plains Tigers Win at Home Over Albany in Narrow 41 33 Victory
The Plains Tigers rebounded from an opening loss to Carbondale by defeating Albany 41 33 Saturday night at The Plains. They set up a game with the Jacksonville Wonders on the same venue tonight.
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Minor league heads end fight over major league draft
Chicago January 10 Minor league baseball magnates reversed a recent stance and voted to maintain the major minor agreement so long as Kenesaw Landis remains commissioner. They criticized the distribution of excess players and supported the draft system with conditions.
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A.R
Kenesaw M. Landis
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Northwestern defeats Iowa 37 to 32 in Iowa City
Northwestern remains undefeated this season by beating Iowa 37 to 32 in Iowa City. The Hawkeye defense failed to stop the Wildcats and the key guard could not contain the opponent. Toronto's blue law was defied as George Manos bought oil and cigarettes in a motion picture store on Sunday despite the ordinance.
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Sharkey in New York to answer two boxing questions
Boston challenger Jack Sharkey arrives in New York to prove fitness for the Heeney bout and to show fans he can beat the New Zealander, solidifying his status among Tunney's leading 1928 contenders. The Garden is nearly sold out with receipts near 200000 dollars as Tunney heads to Dover Hall and Miami Beach for training.
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Amesville Girls Rally Past Coolville in First Under New Rules
The Amesville girls defeat Coolville in their first game under the new girls' rules. It marks the first contest for both teams since the rule change took effect.
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Coolville
Second Ruth Cleveland Pitcher May Get Chance to Play
A Cleveland pitcher may be given a chance to start in the outfield or on the mound, as the team weighs options for a flexible lineup. The potential move centers on versatility and roster depth for upcoming games.
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Joe Shaute
Babe Ruth
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Indians
Navy Leading in Race for Gridiron Tilt
Princeton chatter places Navy vs Princeton as a likely season centerpiece for 1928. Army seeks a clash with Princeton to round out a Big Three schedule alongside Yale and Harvard, with Princeton officials to decide this Thursday. Navy holds a comfortable early edge in the prospective pairing.
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Bishops Train Hard for Tilther Battles This Week
Ohio Wesleyan's Battling Bishops push through daily workouts against reserves as they prep for two key outings. They face Marietta at Marietta Friday and Ohio University in Athens Saturday in Ohio Conference and BAA action. Burlin Mitchell returns from injury, boosting offense and defense for the Bishops.
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Wisconsin Beats Michigan 26 to 22. Northwestern Edges Iowa 37 32
Wisconsin defeats Michigan 26 to 22 in a close contest while Northwestern tops Iowa 37 32. The pair of college football scores highlight a night of competitive action across the Big Ten.
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Northwestern at Chicago leads week’s Big Ten slate
Northwestern travels to Chicago on Thursday as part of a busy week. Saturday features Wisconsin at Minnesota and Indiana at Michigan with Illinois at Iowa also on the docket.
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Chester Boys Fall To Pomeroy On Chester Court
Pomeroy high school lost to Chester 22 to 19 on Chester court. The girls won 41 to 0. Local observers note a history of Chester not matching Pomeroy in prior meetings. The piece mentions the Navy 3 year eligibility rule affecting Princeton opponents.
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