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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1928
Page
2
Nelsonville hosts Athens after a tense practice session as both teams prep for a highly anticipated basketball game. Nelsonville seeks to improve its offense and steady defense while Athens aims to sharpen its attack and matchup with the Greyhounds.
In a high school style game between Ohio University and Centre College, Burk Holder’s second half shot rolled around the rim, paused on top of the basket, and had to be removed by both teams. A fan called it a historic moment as Ohio was denied a basket by an unusual rim obstruction.
Pomeroy high school hosts Logan, seeking revenge for last year's 15 14 defeat. Harrisonville high school and Pomeroy second team play a preliminary. Locals note Gallipolis strong showing as they nearly upset Pittsburgh Tech 18 11 on Tuesday.
Wilmington report credits Circleville High forward Perkins with 56 points to lead the South Central Ohio School League scoring.
Athens High School basketball travels north this evening to face Nelsonville in a bid to repeat last year’s win. Coach Wise counts on Hughes and Wolfe to lead the Bulls while Burroughs competes for the pivot. The outcome remains uncertain with two officials scheduled for the game.
Kent officials report Chief of Police George L. Trahern has been indefinitely suspended from service by Mayor Normal N. Beal after being charged with engaging in political activity.
A gift of 100000 from the estate of J B Doyle former newspaper editor who died weeks ago to St Pauls Episcopal church Steubenville and Kenyon college receives 10000 under his will Trustees note the bequests in the local report
Bill Tilden voices optimism about the US regaining the Davis Cup from France, noting cycles in tennis and predicting a shift as veteran stars fade. He points to rising players such as Doeg White and Shields who may lead a new wave in the coming season.
In M Idleport on January 20 the Baptist day school women’s Bible class discussed holding meetings without refreshments. Monthly gatherings have continued for the year with attendance steady and the piano accompaniment praised. The decision aims to maintain the class as a church and social function, challenging critics who expect a feast.
The Literary Club of Middleport convenes new session this afternoon at Mrs. C. M. Hennessy on South Street. Previous meeting was canceled due to Jacobs of Pomeroy funeral Wednesday. Next gathering set for February 1 with Mrs. M. L. at Fourth and Lincoln.
Middleport residents Mr and Mrs Fred Sisson depart for Detroit to attend a New York Central Athletic committee meeting where Mr Sisson serves as a representative. They will return by early next week and have a planned itinerary for the trip.
Mr and Mrs Guy Russell plan a move to Columbus after a transfer within the New York Central shops. He will join the Hobson shops as a valve grinder and the Hobson position will be filled by Mr Russell.
A marriage is announced between Fred Baur from a long time resident in the Midwest and Miss Marion Pierce of Bellaire Delaware. The wedding occurred last Saturday with details limited in the notice.
Bills introduced in Washington seek construction of four new Ohio River bridges: two near Ashland, one at Ravenswood linking with Meigs county, and one at Sistersville. E. M. Elliott of Chicago named to build Ravenswood bridge. J. A. Hughes of West Virginia introduced the measure. Also notes progress on Pt Pleasant, Pomeroy, Ravenswood bridges and a series of services in Rutland Meigs county.
POMEROY Jan. 20 Mrs Cornelius Borham of Minersville has been awarded 5400 from the state for the death of her husband. Another award grants 72 a month to James A Quillen of Syracuse a World War veteran by the government. Congressman Jenkins aided the case with gratifying results for the veteran and his family.
Judge L G Worstell sat in the divorce suit of Mrs Callie Black of Rutland township against John M Black. A large number of witnesses testified as Mrs Black charged cruelty and intoxication while Black denied the allegations and opposed the divorce and property division. The judge took the case under advisement.
In a Kentucky visit to Ohio, the Praying Colonels struggled as Ohio University’s Bobcats surged to a 39 to 28 victory. Burkholder led Ohio with 17 points, Deaton starred for Kentucky with four baskets, and Kentuckians battled fatigue from constant road games as Ohio seized early control and maintained it through the second half.
Newark witnesses the opening of the largest oil well drilled in the area. The Foraker Promoting Company owns the site and the well yields 200 barrels per hour as crowds gather in the town.
The text mentions Francis Hogan as a traded player and predicts he may become the best catcher in the National League. It notes the Boston Braves will use all their managers and references Tommy Loughran signing with his manager Joe Smith. Bobby Jones becomes a bank director amid political and sports commentary.
The trial sheet for the Athens County Common Pleas court has been completed by Clerk T. L. Morgan. It lists January 20 through March 21 dates with cases including Coppock Lumber vs McBride Flooring, Schoonover motions, Ohio vs Slisher, Draper, Six, Darnell, Young, and others, plus a March 15 Ohio vs Hintz. Madison County Medical Society elects Trimble as head and Sparling as secretary in London.
Ace Hudkins, Nebraska welterweight, resumes title chase after Dundee postponement. He faces Lew Tendler in Philadelphia then targets Sammy Baker in February, with a possible Dundee rematch if he survives the eliminations. Dundee previously balked at California money terms causing a staged melee and commission suspensions.
Dayton police report a truck skidded into a downtown safety zone last night injuring twelve people, including Mrs. Cora Gunder with a fractured skull. Other victims sustained lesser injuries in the collision.
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