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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1928

Page

2

Miami forward Paul Taylor leads Ohio Conference scoring

Mounting from third place by scoring 30 points in two games during the past week, Paul Taylor of Miami University tops the conference with 65 points in four games. He edges Jack Burkholder of Ohio University, with 63, followed by Little Joe Keyner of Wittenberg at 60. Ten teams are represented in the scoring leaders list, with Otterbein and Kenyon among those contributing multiple players.

Cleveland Paul Taylor Miami University Taylor Jack Burk Ohio University Burkholders Little Joe Keyner Wittenberg Keyser Schwegler Baldwin-Wallace Trott Marietta Bob Taylor Big Muskingum A. O. Barnes Otterbein Barnes Kenyon Denison Wooster Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Northern Baldwin Wallace Miami Mt. Union Fee Taylor Burkholder Ohio Capital O. Wes

Memories . Benny Fried laman Bulldogs lose to Red Grange Yankees 9-7

In Los Angeles the Cleveland Bulldogs lost to Red Grange s New York Yankees 9 to 7. Bo Molenda former Michigan fullback scored the winning points with a touchdown and a field goal.

Los Angeles Benny Friedlaman Cleveland Bulldogs Red Grange New York Yankees Bo Molenda Michigan

Albion College Educator Reports Minor Academic Gap for Athletes

Dr. Thomas M. Carter head of Albion college education department concludes after a five year study that athletes show a slightly lower academic standing than nonathlete male students.

Albion, Mich Thomas M. Carter Albion College

Ty Cobb on Baseball Then and Now

Ty Cobb reflects after 22 years of service on changes from 1927 to 1965. He credits the livelier ball for increased batting with less improved pitching and laments a decline in smart baseball while defending the game's enduring greatness.

TY Cobb Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Sam Crawford Buck” Freeman Gravvy” Cravath Frank Baker

Cornell Tops Yale In Eastern Intercollegiate League

Cornell University leads the Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball League with Layton as top scorer. Dartmouth, 1926 title holders, sits second, while Pennsylvania and Yale are tied for third.

New York Layton Cornell University Yale University Dartmouth Pennsylvania Yale

Cleveland Rookie Gill Thrills With Three HR Game

Johnny Gill, a Cleveland rookie nearing the end of college, belted three home runs in a Texas League game last year illustrating a breakout performance for the rising prospect.

Johnny Gill Cleveland

Cincinnati U Leads Big Six In Buckeye Playoffs

Cincinnati University extended its Buckeye association lead with a two point win over Springfield on Cincinnati’s floor. Miami upset Wesleyan 45 40 at Delaware as Ohio U beat Denison 22 to 1 2. Denison’s title defense ends as Cincinnati and Miami lead a tight race with two championship games next Saturday.

Cincinnati U.pr Buckeye Association Bearcat Wittenbergh Bearcats Springfield Miami Wesleyan Delaware Ohio U Denison Granville Ohio Athens Wittenberg Muskingum Daytona Buckeye

Jimmy Reese Saved from Dimes to $60,000 Fortune

New York reports Jimmy Reese alias Solomon, recently purchased by the Yankees, is 20 and not reliant on baseball. He built a Hollywood real estate fortune through early savings when selling papers at the San Pedro waterfront, now valued near $60,000 to $66,000.

New, York Jimmy Reese Solomon New York Yankees Reese Hollywood San Pedro Jimmy

Artists and Writers Golf Tourney Opens in Miami

The Artists and Writers Golf association tourney opened in Miami with more than 50 leading artists and writers competing. The Glenn Curtiss tournament for amateurs is scheduled for the following day.

Miami Fla Artists and Writers Golf Association

Debut Tonight for Pierre Charlies in New York Boxing Clash

Pierre Charlies, latest foreign heavyweight contender, makes his U S debut tonight in a ten round bout at St Nicholas Arena. The card features Charlies stepping into the ring in New York as he begins his American career.

New York Pierre Charlies St. Nicholas Arena

Nachholz Wins El Paso Open With 293 Scoring

Larry Nachholz of Cleveland, a professional, shot a 293 to win the second annual El Paso Open golf tournament in El Paso Texas.

el, Paso Tex Larry Nachholz Cleveland

National intercollegiate wrestling medals awarded

All first second and third place winners will receive medals at the national meet to be held in Iowa on March 30.

Iowa

Hoppe Stays Close To Leader With 50 38 Win

Willie Hoppe beat Harry Wakefield 50 to 38 in fifty three innings, keeping within a half game of Allen Hall who leads the American three cushion billiard league near New York.

New York Willie Hoppe Allen Hall Harry Wakefield

House Destroyed By Fire Near Salem Church

Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a two story frame house and an outbuilding owned by Fred Horn on the Athens Salem road. Theo dore Horn discovered the blaze around 6 am after most of the second floor burned. A bucket brigade arrived too late to save the structure. only a few furniture pieces were saved. Insurance coverage is partially believed.

Fred Horn Salem Church Athens-Salem Theodore Horn

Notable World War Veteran Laid To Rest in Racine

A Spanish-American War veteran buried in Racine after a funeral today. Earl Enkins served as a Marine on the U S Topeka and helped in a strike that shocked the world and altered the course of the war. He later marched before dignitaries in Boston and New York City. Enkins was a Racine native, teacher, artist, and friend to many before illness ended his life Friday morning at Athens State Hospital.

Pomeroy Racine Ty Dots U. S. Topeka Spain Atlantic Earl Enkins Boston New York City Jenkins Athens State Hos

Towboat Monongahela Carries 100000 Plus Pounds Steel Parts

The towboat Monongahela departed Pittsburgh bound for New Orleans carrying over 100000 pounds of manufactured steel products on barges. Carnegie Steel reports 9,776,000 tons of steel iron coal and coke moved by river this year, a 200000 ton gain. River traffic remains robust despite concerns over its decline. Middleport notes Mum Cari begins installing a greenhouse plant for her country place, aiming to start a greenhouse business soon.

Pomeroy Monongahela Ttaburgh New Orleans Carnegie Steel Company Pittsburgh Instalig Middleport Jan iMum Cari Fur Country

Highway Officials To Address Meeting At Gallipolis

Local road enthusiasts plan to attend a big meeting in Gallipolis next Friday where L A Boulay and C E Farrell will speak along with county officials and civic leaders. The Gallia Meigs cooperation potential grows as a new County Good Roads Federation leads a yearlong program.

Gallia County Good Roads’ Federation Gallia Meigs

Salvation Army officer from Hartford weds in Pomeroy link

Captain James Klaas of the Salvation Army West Virginia division married Lieutenant Ethel Eads of Williamson in a ceremony performed by Major James Harvey. Klaas, son of Hartford natives now of Bellaire, has served seven years in the army. The wedding and church grounds landscaping sparked town and church discussion.

James Klass Salvation Army West Virginia Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend James Klaas Hartford Charleeston Ethel Eads Thearmy Williamson James Harvey Metropolitan New York Captain Klaas Charles Klaas Bellaire Army Ohio

Maple trees guard church in enduring town scene

Middleport reports the grand maple trees framing the Presbyterian church, standing through storms and bearing witness to the town's joys and sorrows as of January 23.

Middleport Presbyterian Church

Building Fund Aids Middleport Bible School

In Middleport on Sunday morning a bail fund for a new primary room was launched by the Christian Bible school. Donations will be accepted from any willing sources as the last Sunday monthly offering is directed to the fund. Superintendent Mr. French proposed the movement. At a board meeting Thursday night the primary classes were officially named Pansy Blue Bells Live Oaks and Live Oaks.

Middleport The Christian Bible School French H.J. Hysell Mabel Hysell Blue Bells Bessie Graves Bane Howard Live Oaks Lulu Ashley

Basque tree whittler nets millions with odd spendings

The Basque figure claims 4,000,000 francs earned in 11 months in the United States with only 999,999 left after buying garlic. He sent 1,000,000 francs to a Paris agent to buy onion groves. Heydler signs Albert Dolly Stark to NL umpire duties in St Louis. Kid McCoy serves as fire chief in San Quentin prison while retired stars seek pay. Cot he Mack is only taking

Whittler United States Paris Heydler Albert Dolly” Stark Dolly St. Louis

Thirty Round Card Planned for Thursday in Marietta

Boxing fans in Southeastern Ohio look to the Auditor ium in Marietta for a thirty round card next Thursday. Gorilla Jones of Akron meets Young Saylor of Charleroi Pa in a twelve round main event. Eddie Ruckman of Wheeling and Tommy Warren of Chicago fight eight rounds. Two Marietta youngsters appear in a four round preliminary, and the curtain rises with a comedy burlesque by the Gold Dust Twins of Cleveland.

Marietta Ohio Gorilla Jones Akron Young Saylor Charleroi Jones Saylor Pennsylvania Jack Zivic Pittsburgh Eddie Ruckman Wheeling Tommy Warren Chicago Gold Dust Twins Cleveland Middlewest

Former dean here is returned as Wilmington head

Dr Henry G Williams will remain as president of Wilmington college for a two year term announced by Francis Farquhar head of the board of trustees. The Presbyterian Williams is the first non Quaker to lead the Quaker institution and has been dean of Ohio University and editor of Ohio Teacher.

Wilmington Henry G. Williams Wilmington College Francis Farquhar Williams Ohio Ohio University Ohio Teacher J. Fidwin Jay

A. A. U. Weighs German Star Peltzer Homecoming

The Foreign Relations Committee of the Amateur Athletic Union debates whether Otto Peltzer should compete in the United States this year. Critics warn competition could jeopardize his amateur status and Germany’s Olympic plans. Proponents cite the runner's desire to stay sharp amid limited U.S. appearances.

New York Amateur Athletic Union Otto Pelitzer Pelitzer United States Joseph McCabe Gustavus Kirby Paavo Nurmi Charley Hoff Dr. Peltzer Nurmi Hoff Finn Germany

Bids Opened For State Road Work In Ohio

Columbus announced bids for state road work exceeding 2.0 million dollars will be opened Friday February 3. The Ohio Department of Highway will oversee the project.

Columbus U.P State Highway Department

Breaks Fences In Minors But Not in Majors

Nick Cullop joins the Buffalo Bisons after being traded from the Cleveland Indians for 8000 dollars. Once hailed as a Babe Ruth type in the Western League, Cullop failed to sustain major league stardom, hitting .231 in 47 games last season and returning to the minors.

Cleveland Nick Cullop Indians Buffalo Bisons Nick New York Giants Cullop Babe Ruth Atlanta St. Paul

Athens Prep Hosts Gallipolis In Lively Twin Bill

The two Athens high school squads face Gallipolis tomorrow in a promising pair of court battles. Gallipolis varsity is veteran and improved while the Athens girls, defending champions, seek to extend their near flawless season. Coach Harold Wise says a light afternoon practice will focus on fundamentals and guard work as Athens aims to tighten defense for the decisive matchup.

Athens Gallipolis Harold Wise

Miss Ruth Green Marries Melvin Bronnenberg in Cincinnati

Miss Ruth Green daughter of William Green president of the American Federation of Labor married Melvin Bronnenberg of Coshocton. The couple wed in Cincinnati on January 14 and plan to reside in Anderson Indiana.

Coshocton Ruth Green William Green American Federation of Labor Melvin Bronnenberg Mr. Green Cincinnati Bronnenberg Anderson Ind

Rheumatism Treatment Prescription Offered by Paul Case

A Brockton Massachusetts man Paul Case advertises a free French prescription for rheumatism and neuritis used during his army service in France. He claims it has helped thousands and offers to mail the prescription upon request, asking only for the reader’s address.

France Paul Case Dept H&i6 Brockton Mass

Purdue Boilermakers Lead Big Ten Race In Midseason Swing

Western conference standings tilt as Purdue remains undefeated with two wins while Indiana trails in a three way tie for second after a 42 41 loss to Michigan. Branch McCracken anchors Indiana awaiting a showdown with Purdue as Northwestern and Wisconsin vie for the title.

Chicago Indiana Big Ten Purdue Michigan Hoosiers Northwestern Wisconsin Tomorow LaFayette Boilermakers Branch McCracken Monrovia Ind Stretch Murphy Minnesota Ohio Wildcats Illinois Iowa Maroons

Auto Thieves Held in Van Wert

Two men escaped from Mansfield state reformatory and were jailed in Van Wert after stealing cars. They were arrested by a marshal at Payne.

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Healthy Children

A medical ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe vegetable remedy to ease constipation and stomach issues in children. It claims mild corrective use for six year olds, improves digestion, breath, liver function, skin, and eyes, with olive color recognition and 30c to 60c sizes.

Edwards Ohio

Mandell Ready to Fight Any Challenger for Title

Sammy Mandell is eager to accept any challenger to his title as manager Eddie Kane states. Mandell seeks a purse large enough to lure him into the ring.

Sammy Mandell Eddie Kane

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