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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1929

Page

2

Grovermen Triumph Over Marietta 37 to 24 in Ohio Match

Ohio Wesleyan led 3 1 at start as Williams scoring opening foul shot and Penrose three. Grovermen dominate with Williams Swackhamer Brammer Hart Burkholder Danford Welst as substitutes and eye Delaware clash at Ohio Wesleyan with War shower Koterba recovering. Herb Joesting from Minnesota now tending Christmas trees in northern Minnesota.

Ohio University Marietta Rivertown Boys Bobcat Williams Penrose Marietta Boys Ohio Jack Burkholder Swackhamer Brammer Hart Danford Welst Grover Swith Swackhamer William Burkholder Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Warshower Koterba Don Togs Wesleyan Grovermen Herb Joesting Minnesota Forestery School Isummary F Burkholder Reed Eereve Weist Kelly Burkhardt Eereee Wittekind Eevee Eee Haught Kennedy Hodge Pfeifer Denison Parks (Wooster

Dribbling Debate Highlighted by Coach Carlson

University of Pittsburgh basketball coach H. M. Carlson argues the dribble is essential yet misused. He notes dribbling should be used when passing or shooting isn’t possible and warns against unnecessary long dribbles and early bounces that waste an offensive weapon.

Did You Know That In This Week’s Sports Snippets

The notes mention Charley Root owning a $16 000 Los Angeles home and throwing for the Cubs. Californians debate Father Lumpkin’s New Year fumble not dead, Som’s touchdown good, and California defeating Georgia Tech. Eddie Roberts returns to racing on the coast and Joe Dundee’s stiffening in a prior fight. Judge Fitch stirs National League intrigue with Boston’s owner plans. Texas AAU women discuss running in bloomers versus track panties.

Gab Charley Root Los Angeles Cubs California Father Lumpkin Som Georgia Techs Eddie Roberts Joe Dundee Eucker Jack Thompson National League Judge Fitch Boston Ponticilans Red Sox Texas Wimmin

Dribble Technique Emphasized For Fast Territory Gain

The article stresses pass timing and choosing when to dribble. It advises using the dribble to advance quickly and to set up a teammate with a pass. Practice should include stop-and-control drills with a small jump and backward-leaning body position.

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Wallace Wade Makes Fifth Rose Bowl Trip

Wallace Wade, Alabama coach, made his fifth Pacific coast tour for the Tournament of Roses game on New Year's Day. He first went as a Brown player, then led Alabama there twice, and saw the last two games as a spectator.

Wallace Wade Alabama Pacific Coast

Funeral Held for J Morris Chapman in Hartford

J Morris Chapman 87 died Tuesday in Hartford. A Morality leader in Pomeroy area for decades he served as Baptist Sunday School superintendent for over fifty years never missing a Sunday. A Denison University alumnus, he was a college mate of Judson Harman. Survived by widow three sons and one daughter. funeral and burial at Knights of Pythias Cemetery Hartford.

Ohio Knights of Pythias Hartford

Luckadoo Dead at 77 in Rutland

Richard Luckadoo died at his Rutland home Tuesday at 77 after living in Gallipolis. Survived by wife and six children Clara Cornwell Nora Fletcher Laura Isaac Franklin David. Funeral from Church of God with Rev Smith officiating, burial at Mound Hill. Mary C. Rupe 82 died at daughter’s home in Eno. Survived by two sons Elza Oscar and daughter Mrs Searls. Funeral and burial held yesterday.

Rutland Richard Luckdoo Gallipolis Clara Cornwell Nora George Searls Eno Elza Oscar Rupe Searls

District President says local UMW payroll stays open

NOT TO CLOSE POMEROY Jan 11 District President Richard Campbell of the United Mine Workers says local union officials have not been cut from the payroll and the office will not be closed at present. He calls yesterday's statement premature due to a misunderstanding by another officer.

Pomeroy Richard Campbell United Mine Workers Campbell

Local residents travel and employment notes

Fred HK. Fisher returned yesterday to his employment at Akron after visiting here during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Lansbury and children came back home to Marietta last evening. They were joined by Mrs. KE. Rumfield who will stay a few days before continuing to Colarmeene.

Midleport Fred HK. Fisher Akron D. L. Lansbury Marietta KE. C. Rumfield Colarmene Daar Wae Vage

Central Ohio Valley Development Association Formed

Pomeroy January 11 report of a new group, The Central Ohio Valley Development Association, formed in Huntington. It aims to develop the Ohio Valley between Huntington and Portsmouth including Greenup, Portsmouth, Russell, Ashland, Catlettsburg, Cereda Kenova, Ironton and Huntington. Initial plan is a 25,000 booklet campaign plus broader work on transportation, raw materials, living conditions, and regional progress.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend Central Ohio Valley Development Association Huntington Gallipolis Point Pleasant Ohio Valley Greenup Portsmouth Russell Ashland Catlettsburg Cereda-Kenova Ironton

Grand jury report from Pomeroy details sessions and indictments

The January grand jury report, led by foreman Cora Bennett, covers a three day session with 486 witnesses examined in cases, 19 bills presented, 11 ignored. Indictments include Molden for incest, another Molden, Chute for burglary and larceny, Erlewine for abandoning a legitimate child, Hutton for larceny, Ross for gaming devices, and Dewey Fisher for unlawfully operating a motor vehicle.

Pomeroy Cora Bennett Herd Molden Jessie Molden Lawrence Chute C. E. Erlewine Ralph Hutton Ralph Ross Dewey Fisher

Dean named to Chilren's Home Board of Trustees

Jan. 11. County Commissioners named Jacob Dean of Sumner to fill the unexpired term of Peter Betzing on the Chil dren's Home Board of Trustees. The Street Railway Co may discontinue passenger service on its Pomeroy to Racine line during Main Street repaving, with a Rav enswood to Pomeroy bus line planned to handle up river traffic. Bonds for the county surveyor and probate judge, via a surety company, approved.

Pomeroy Jacob Dean Sumner Children's Home Board of Trustees Peter Betzing Chester Township Street Railway Company Racine Main Street Ravenswood

Fire Destroys Middleport Produce Building

Fire gutted the Middleport Produce Company Building on Upper Second Street. Prompt work by Middleport and Pomeroy fire crews saved the metal roof, but stock feed produce and equipment suffered major damage. Building owner J H Williams. repairs planned to resume business soon.

Middleport Middleport Produce Company Upper Second Street Pomeroy J. H. Williams

Knights Round Table Joint Program Planned in Middleport

Fides Lodge No 210 Knight of Pythian and the Pythian Sisters lodge announce a Knights Round Table series. The first event is January 24 at 8 p m with varied programs and speakers from the Grand or Supreme Domain each month through mid year.

Middleport Fides Lodge No. 210 Knight of Pythian Pythian Sisters Lodge Knights’ Round Table

Lyons Patriarch Ill in Florida During Southern Tour

J D E Lyons reports their father J K Lyons prominent local capitalist is seriously ill in Key West Florida on a southern tour. His daughter Mia O B Grimm remains at his bedside as the Lyons family awaits further word.

Jd. E. Lyons Middleport Ben Lyons Boys J. K. Lyons Key Wear Florida Cube Mia. O. B. Grimm

Bridge Club in Middleport Hosts Four Tables

Miss Dahlia Pauley entertained the Bridge Club at Mrs. J EB Harley's home with four tables of bridge. The club honor went to Miss Audrey Fultz for high score and guest honor to Mrs. Rodney Down.

Middleport Dahlia Pauley J. EB. Harley Audrey Fultz Rodney Down

Two Pomeroy Teachers Remembered in Brief Notices

IS NEAR DEATH POMEROY JAN 1 The piece recalls sisters Caroline and Urania Stivers longtime primary teachers in Pomeroy and Des Moines. The surviving sister Urania is said to be near death with her body to return to her birthplace for burial per her request.

Pomeroy Caroline Urania Stivers Presbyterian Alben Davis Oma Almona Davis Des Moines

Mrs Murray Buried in Middleport Funeral Held for Sarah A Murray

Mrs Sarah A Murray died Tuesday night at her daughter’s home in Marietta from complications of diseases. Born Sarah Brown on June 1 1852 she married William L Murray on March 30 1869 and had four children one dying in infancy. Surviving are Mrs D L Lansbury Marietta Mrs Alice Sidenstricker Middleport Charles Murray South Broomfield and foster daughter Mrs E C Rumfield of Columbus. Funeral services conducted by Rev Fred J Gardner were held yesterday afternoon in the Christian Church and burial followed in Middleport Cemetery beside her husband.

Middleport Sarah A. Murray D. L. Lansbury Marietta Alice Sidenstricker Charles Murray South Broomfield E. C. Rumfield Columbus Rawlings Midway Cemetery

Tex Rickard Square Shooter of Yukon Hero to Klondike Dreamer

Tex Rickard served as Henrietta Texas City Marshal where he kept peace with no gunplay, earning fees from arrests. He bought a stake to seek gold in the Klondike after reading a letter from Jim Roberts about life there. He left his marshal post in 1895 with Willie Slack to head north in pursuit of fortune.

Tex Rickard Henrietta Tex Rickard Leona Bittick City Marshall Jim Roberts Texas Klondike Roberts Willie Slack Wanderluat Juneau Circle City Yukon Dawson Dawson City Chilkoot Pass Richard Jack Dodson al Mayo Bonanza Creek Rickards Rampart City Rex Leach Beach the Kid

Pomeroy Falls to Nelsonville Y M C A in 48 to 29 setback

Nelsonville Y M C A crushed Pomeroy Pythian Pirates 48 to 29 as stars Marshall Howes Muir Longley Crabtree and West led the charge for the visitors. Stark topped Pomeroy with 12 points while Howes added 19 and Marshall 17 for Nelsonville. Local fans anticipate P. H. & Logan High action tonight with Middleport High to visit Saturday.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Pythian Pirates Nelsonville Y. M. C. A Marshall Howes Muir Longley Crabtree West Nelsonville Dye Stark Custer Beegle Morris Ashworth Logan P. H Logan High Middleport High Middleport

Play fair with your furnace this winter

The article urges fair use of heating systems and explains how furnace efficiency depends on good fuel quality. It notes progressive dealers in the Classified Section can explain coal and fuel oil grades and quote prices, with reliable delivery service highlighted in the Fuel, Feed and Fertilizer column.

Dempsey undecided on future plans after Tex Rickard death

Jack Dempsey remains unsure about his path after Tex Rickard's death. He may fight, join the Garden bid, assist Mrs Rickard, or help promote the Stribling Sharkey bout in Miami Beach. Madison Square Garden execs weigh whether to proceed with the February 27 heavyweight bout and contracts.

George Kirkley United Press New York Jack Dempsey Tex Rickard Ballyhoo Rickard Garden Carey Johnny Buckley Sharkey Miami Beach Stribling Georgia Madison Square Garden Tex Rickeard Chadbourne, Stanchfield Levy

Ohio Wrestlers Open Season Against Parkersburg and Marshall

Ohio University wrestlers begin competition with a practice bout against Parkersburg High School at the local gym tonight. The following day at 3 PM in the Men’s gymnasium the team will face Marshall College under coach Thor Olson with former Ohio star Berena Shafer guiding the Marshall squad. Olson plans to finalize the season lineup after the match.

Ohio University Parkersburg Thor Olson Ohio Marshall College Marshall Berena Shafer Master Olson

Ohio University Announces 1929 Baseball Schedule

The 1929 schedule opens April 6 at Ohio State in Columbus marking the first meeting since 1922. Western Reserve joins May 18 in Cleveland with the first Reserve opponent since 1922, plus a slate of games across Granville Athens Cincinnati and Marietta through late May.

Ohio Ohio State Western Reserve Ohio State University Columbus Ohio University Bobcat Western Reserve University Cleveland Denison Granville Marietta Athens Miami Oxford Cincinnati Wittenberg Wesleyan Springfield Delaware

The Buckeye Investment Guarantee Promises Safe Returns

The Buckeye proclaims safety for investors with 34 years handling 600 million dollars without loss. It emphasizes conservative management, over 46 million dollars in resources, secured by first mortgages on real estate. Deposits accepted by mail and CDs earn 5 percent, payable semi annually.

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Figi Ay Bod Oliver Hartley Messenger Chapman Morrie Chapman Luckadoo May Rupe Dean Railway Company Produce Company Bridge Club Caroline Stivers Mrs. Murray Fred J. Gardner Ycleane Old West Rickard’s Square Chaper II United Press Staff The Alaska Northern Billy Wallace Wallace Dempsey Shafer Buckeye State Eran Gay ST the Security Savings Bank Athens, Ohio Tuckoff Cox
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