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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1928

Page

2

Buckeye Wrestlers Fall Hard in Ann Arbor Meet

Ohio State wrestling was routed 29 to 0 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Shafer defeated in overtime by a hairline margin in the 145 pound bout. Griffiths, Hewitt, and others put up tough scraps but could not turn the tide as Watson and others secured wins for Michigan.

Olson Buckeye Pionship University of Michist Ann Arbor Wedevening Bobcats Joe Begala Buckeye Shafer-Sauer Shafer Igan Griffiths Ohio Hewitt Michigan Thomas Roberts Watson Byers

Bobcats Wrestlers Fall to Strong Opponents in Exhibition Bout

The Ohio team dropped several tight matches as Warren edged a competitor in 8 minutes 55 seconds, Begala edged Donahue in a hard fought bout, and Skinner was thrown by George in 7 minutes 4 seconds. Coach Olson praised the showing and said the outing builds experience and confidence for the season.

Iself Warren Begala Donahue Chion Skinner Ohio George Olson Bobcats

Three-Way Tie Elects Trio for Arena Editors

Athens high school seniors elected editors for The Arena with a three-way tie among Guy Wanless Lillian Kittle and Bernice Kayser each earning sixteen votes. The senior class chose three editors, plus Roy McClanahan as business manager and Jean Rauch as associate.

Athens The Arena Guy Wanless Lillian Kittle Bernice Kayser Roy McClanahan Jean Rauch

Bishops Meet Bobcats as Hnizder Headlines Spelling Battle

Ohio Wesleyan forward Harry Hnizder, whose name confounds spellings, will star Saturday night when the Battling Bishops host Ohio University. The Haw arrowed player from Cleveland West Tech, known for his easy pronunciation as Nizder, leads the Bishops in their first Buckeye Athletic Association game against the Bobcats.

Harry Hnizder Ohio Wesleyan Wesleyan Ohio University Buckeye Athletic Association Bobcats Hnizder Shnizder Nizder Hnizdar Hnisder Nisder Cleveland West Tech Senate

Athens H S and Cagers Set to Face Marietta High

Coach Harold Wise will take ten cagers to Marietta to chase a third straight win after a strong Marietta rival came close to beating McConnelsville. The squad, travelling by bus at 2 pm, includes Wolfe, Wetzel, Hughes, Carmichael, Sama, Sams, Border, Burroughs, Cross, and Hall with Rice and Deibert Howette as managers.

Harold Wise Marietta McConnelsville Wise Fields Jackson Wolfe Wetzel Hughes Carmichael Sama Ross Sams Coury Border Burroughs Cross Hall Rice Deibert Howette

Gehrig Drives in Most Runs in 1927 Season

Lon Gehrig led the American League in total bases from safe hits and drove in the most runs in 1927, with 175 RBIs. Babe Ruth trailed by 11 runs with 164 RBIs, according to official season figures released today.

New York Lon Gehrig Gehrig Babe Ruth

Durban woman marathon champion Hayward eyes U S debut

Frances Hayward of Durban South Africa is an undefeated world champion marathoner. Her record pace is 54 miles in 11% hours and she is now touring the United States.

Paavo Nurmi Frances Hayward Durban South Africa U. S

Big Star in Minors Nick Cullop Shines in Buffalo

Nick Cullop, recently sent by Cleveland to Buffalo, builds a reputation as a great minor league player who cannot make good in the majors.

Nick Cullop Cleveland Buffalo

Ole Miss Names Stanley L. Robinson New Football Coach

Stanley L. Robinson former Colgate All American quarterback will lead the University of Mississippi football team next season. He takes over after a career highlighting passing and leadership at Colgate and brings college coaching experience to Oxford Mississippi.

Stanley L. Robinson Colgate University of Mississippi

Mayland grid Joe Caldwell may head Williams football

Charles Caldwell who finished his grid career at Princeton in 1924 is mentioned as a potential head coach for Williams College football. The report notes Caldwell’s Princeton legacy and his possible appointment amid Williams football leadership discussions.

Charles Caldwell Princeton Williams College

Secret Is Out Bernice Arnold and Arthur Evans Married in Athens

A prominent couple, Miss Bernice Arnold and Arthur Evans, wed secretly in Athens on the last day of the year. The bride teaches at Kerrs Run school and hails from Rose Hill. the groom works with Pomeroy Cement Block Co. The ceremony was performed by Rev. M. E. Chatley of the Athens Christian church. They will reside with the bride’s parents until the school year ends.

Pomeroy Athens Bernice Arnold Kerrs Run Ed Arnold Rose Hill Arthur Evans Pomeroy Cement Block Company M. E. Chatley Christian Church of Athens

Father of Boy Struck by Auto Sues Driver

Russell R. Wiggins files suit as next friend for 19 000 against William M. Grapes after Cecil Wiggins is struck along a highway. The boy suffers abdominal and facial injuries, a temple gash, a broken tooth, and hospital care from December 15 to 28.

Pomeroy Hobson Cecil Wiggins Common Pleas Sather Russell R. Wiggins William M. Grapes

Coal company serves notice to cease mining at Thomas

Pomeroy coal operators announce they will move out all coal on Thomas. Owners F I Leitheit O L Bradbury Gateate William E Peoples file suit to block action claiming equipment not allowed until all coal is mined. Report notes a potential bond of 1000 dollars and a local judge’s involvement in Columbus proceedings.

Pomeroy Athas and Pomeroy Coal Company Thomas F. I. Leitheit O. L. Bradbury Geatate William E. Peoples Buch Conmoe

Former Rutland Postmaster Tuckerman Dies in Nebraska

Birney M. Tuckerman longtime Rutland post office worker died January 5 at the Hastings Nebraska home of Horace M. Cunningham history department head. Born May 26 1844 in Erie County New York he later lived in Meigs County Illinois Missouri and Nebraska after the Civil War. Burial was in Brookfield January 8 and four nephews survive in Nebraska Chicago and Academy South Dakota.

N. Y Meigs County Iilionis Missouri Nebraska Brookfield Bert Cunningham Lincoln Nebr Fred M. Tuckerman Chicago John M. Tuckerman Academy Horace M. Cunningham Hastings

Theobald Divorce Suit Filed by Jane Pomeroy

Mrs. Jane Theobald by her father as next friend seeks divorce from William Theobald. They wed while she was a Pomeroy high school student. Allegations include extreme cruelty and failure to provide a home.

Pomeroy Jan Jane Theobald William Theobald

Former Middleport Girl Unanimously Elected Post Head

Mrs. C. Washington of Welch West Virginia daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul C Jones of Gravel Hill a Middleport high school graduate and Grant hospital Columbus trained nurse was unanimously elected vice commander of McDowell Post No 8 American Legion Welch she is said to be the first woman in the state to hold a major office in a Legion post She served as a nurse in World War I was president of Welch Legion auxiliary last year and is now president of the 8 40 club doing Legion work

Middleport C. Washington Welch W. Va Paul C. Jones Gravel Hill Middleport High School Grant Hospital Columbus McDowell American Legion Washington Legion Legion Auxiliary

Installation Midpleport Officers at Riverview Camp

A by time installation of officers and potluck supper is set for Riverview Camp No.244 R N of A this evening. Elevations include Past Oracle Cora Bennett Oracle Ida Edwards Vice-Oracle Grace Stace Chaplain Minnie Gilmore Marshals Frances Sentine and Alice Inside ntinel Mae Smith Outside Sentinel Mumford Mason Flora Lewis Installing Officer Ada Root assisted by Mrs Gallagher. Earl Price of Hawthorne New York, GB Bree after Mr. and Mrs

Midpleport Riverview Camp No.244 R. N. of A Oracle Cora Bennett Ida Edwards Grace Stace Minnie Gilmore Frances Sentine Alice Mae Smith Outside Sentinel Mumford Flora Lewis Adam Root Gallagher

Fire destroys Hoppess home after bedfast illness

Libbie Hoppess of Hysell Run was taken to the county farm after a fall left her bedfast. That night her house and contents burned to the ground. Neighbors suspect theft followed by arson to cover it. Local and state fire marshal officials are conducting a thorough examination. Miss Hoppess has not been told of the fire to avoid shock.

Pomeroy Libbie Hoppess Hysell Run

First Baptist Church Hosts Busy Bee Class Dinner

In Middleport on January 13 the Men’s Class and Use Busy Bee class plan a church gathering at the First Baptist Church this evening. A magic dinner will be served with the first course starting with preachers.

First Baptist Church

Mystery of Delight Shown by Officials Hailed

Officials praise delight and other mysterious goods as guidance for public sentiment. The remarks crown curiosity and positive perception in a cautious civic gesture.

Community Club Plans New Year Meeting in Middleport

Invitations are out for the Community club’s first meeting of the year in the K of P clubrooms next Tuesday. The group will reorganize elect officers and map an ambitious year. A banquet at 6 o clock will be served by the Pythian sister, and Reno G Hoag of Marietta will speak on publicity and community spirit.

Middleport K. of P Reno G. Hoag Marietta

Local notes on moves and injuries in town

Frederick Coates left for Columbus yesterday seeking work. Stephen Englehart of Columbus visits here. Two year old Robert Grimm injured his arm caught in a wringer then drawn to the shoulder. Dr. Daniels reports the boy is recovering nicely. Max Dye of the Pompey basketball quintet has been ill for a day or two and may miss tonight’s Gallipolis game.

Frederick Coates Columbus Stephen Englehart Robert Grimm Melvin Grimm Dr. Daniels Max Dye Pomeroy Gallipolis

Social Roundup Including Colum bus Visit and Hospital News

Dr and Mrs E F Maag traveled to Columbus Thursday morning for a two day stay. Miss Emma Richards ended a week's visit with Mrs W W Brown and returned to Gallipolis. Mrs J E Barker from Athens visited with friends. Mrs Edward Tewkes bury learns from her mother Mrs Jane Smith at University Hospital Columbus that she is recovering but will remain hospitalized for weeks. Mr and Mrs Hilselmer of Chillicombe visited their son and daughter in law Thursday and Friday.

E. F. Maag Columbus Emma Richards W. W. Brown Gallipolis J. E. Barker Athens Edward Tewkesbury Jane Smith University Hospital, Columbus

Hokum probes Hornsby plot claims in life squib

Rogers Hornsby dismisses a reported assassination plot as hokum and propaganda. He says a New York based story connecting his trade to Boston with bookmaker vengeance is false, noting he previously repaid a suit against Frank L. Moore and did not owe money to Moore.

Foster Eaton ST. Louis U.P Rogers Hornsby Hornsby New York Giants Boston Braves United Press S T. Louis Globe-Democrat New York W.S. Fransworth Evening Journal Star Welching The William Fahey Fahey Frank L. Moore Moore Boston Giants Hokum

Revival Rumor Sways Old Boxing Team of Striblings

Rumors suggest the former boxing duo known as Pa and Young Stribling may be revived. The note hints at a return of the aged team, triggering local chatter about past glories resurfacing.

Hope in Box Frank Shields May Aid To Regain Net Supremacy

Frank X. Shields, 17, emerging American tennis hopeful, contested national junior titles indoors and outdoors in two years. A Columbia Grammar student from Throggs Neck, he rose from ball boy to West Side Tennis Club member under Dr. George King’s guidance, defeating Julius Seligson to claim junior crowns.

America Frank X. Shields New York Julius Seligson Lehigh University Shields Columbia Grammar School Silver Beach Throggs Neck L. I Columbia Frederick Alden West Side Tennis Club Forest Hills George King

Against Cage Dribble

Dr. Meanwell of Wisconsin and Craig Ruby of Illinois are said to oppose the use of the dribble in basketball games.

Dr. Meanwell Wisconsin Craig Ruby Illinois

Buckeye basketball opens with Buckeye association clashes

Six Buckeye members begin championship play as Cincinnati meets Miami at Oxford and Wittenberg faces Denison at Springfield Ohio Wesleyan plays Ohio University at Athens. Cincinnati Miami draw large crowd while Ohio Wesleyan expected to beat Ohio by about ten points.

Buckeye Association Cincinnati Miami Oxford Wittenberg Denison Springfield Ohio Wesleyan Ohio University Athens Oxford Gymnasium Bearcats

Sharkey Faces Heeney in Madison Square Garden Bout

Jack Sharkey of Boston meets Tom Heeney of New Zealand in a scheduled 12 round heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden as a possible path to Gene Tunney’s title. Sharkey is a strong favorite with 2 to 1 odds, and a victory would set up a July title bout at Yankee Stadium pending no upset.

New York Gene Tunney Jack Sharkey Boston Tom Heeney Gisborne New Zealand Madison Square Garden Sharkey Tunney Yankee Stadium Jack Dempsey

Two sport men knocked out in Bostonian cage clash

The report notes Carl Husta and Rusty Saunders knocked out in a pro boxing mixed event. Sharkey fell in the same card as fans debated Dempsey's low blows. Husta heads to Toledo next. Saunders remains with Dallas.

Carl Husta Rusty Saunders Sharkey Dempsey Husta Toledo Saunders Dallas

Ohio University Cagers Set for Wesleyan Clash Tomorrow Night

Ohio University basketball squad drills hard for the Wesleyan Muskingum game at home. Mitchell returns from injury to bolster the pivot, while Siegenthaler Haizder and Burkholder Campbell are slated for starting spots as Grover trains on defense and shooting.

Burkholder Campbell Kline Hass Brammer Macklin Dayless Trace Muskie Bobcats Wesleyan Bob Taylor Ohio Muski Taylor Harrop Bob Helwig Halliday Thomas Wertz Rice Delaware Ohio Wesleyan Southeastern Ohio Marietta College Marietta Ohio University Athens Methodists Buck~ Eye Athletic Association Ray Detrick Hnizder Siegenthaler Spoonamore Bermo Coyner Mitchell Megly

Heeney Vows Savage Body Attack On Sharkey

The article portrays Heeney as a tough former blacksmith who has never been KO'd and plans relentless body work against Sharkey. Doubts about Sharkey's heart persist, while Dempsey's body punching is cited as a potential shirt to Sharkey's resolve. A Dempsey Heeney bout in London is floated as a possibility.

Sharkey Heeney Hal Wills George Godfrey Dempsey Tunney Dempsey-Heeney London

Five top women golfers sail for Bahamas championship

Five leading women golfers from the United States and Canada sail to day for the Bahamas championship. The party includes Glenna Collett two time national champion Helen Payson of Portland Maine holder of the Canadian Open Ada McKenzie a prominent Canadian golfer and former holder of several titles in Canada.

New York United States Canada Bahama Islands Bahamas Glenna Collett Helen Payson Portland Ada McKenzie

Gas on Stomach Is Dangerous Bisulated Magnesia Promises Relief

An advertorial warns that excess stomach acid causes gas pain bloating and indigestion and can lead to gastritis or ulcers. It promotes Bisulated Magnesia from Cline Pharmacy Athens or any drug store as a quick safe anti acid to be taken after meals with a money back guarantee if not helpful.

Cline Athens

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