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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1927

Page

2

Wesleyan Leads In Race For Buckeye Championship

Fire suspected from flood damage gutted the Geyer home on Butternut Avenue late Saturday night after a gas explosion in the basement. The explosion followed a flood period with water surrounding the house and seeping inside. no injuries except Mrs. Geyer who was overcome and later helped out. Several residents visited or departed, and local conversations focused on the incident and its costs.

Geyer Pana Otto Kreimbihl Baby

Transfusion Fails to Save Young Wife

MIDDLEPORT January 30 In an effort to save his wife William Longstaff donated blood at Holzer hospital Gallipolis. Mrs Longstaff had been ill for two weeks with pneumonia influenza and complications. She died early Sunday morning. She leaves a husband and a 2 year old daughter. Funeral arrangements not yet set.

Middleport William Longstaff Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Death of 14-year-old Elmo D Schuyler in Ohio area

Elmo D Schuyler, 14, son of Mr and Mrs Howard Schuyler, died at home near Cheshire Sunday after a several day illness of pneumonia. Funeral services set for 10 AM Tuesday at Kger Church with burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery Cheshire.

Middleport Elmor D. Schuyler Howard Schuyler Cheshire Kgger Gravel Hill

Intoxication cases in Middleport and Laurel Cliff

Pearl Moier of Middleport was jailed Friday and released Saturday on intoxication charges. Thurman Bailey of Laurel Cliff pleaded not guilty to intoxication and posted a $200 bond. he will stand trial before Justice M. L. French after noon.

Pomeroy Pearl Mofier Middleport John Lewis Thurman Bailey Laurel Cliff M. L. French Bailey Laurel Chm Justice French

French Star Lenglen Plans World Tour Or Return

New York January 31. Mile. Suzanne Lenglen, famed French tennis star, may tour the world next year or return to the United States. Manager C. C. Pyle considers plans after an 87-city uncan tour. Lenglen would be guaranteed about $60,000 plus half net receipts. total expected around $100,000.

New York Mile Suzanne Lenglen United Tes C. C. Pyle Lengren Bil Pickens Fary K. Browne About Vinnie Richards

Open billiards championship tees off in Chicago

Opening matches in the National three cushion billiard championship start with ten players contending for rich prizes. One foreign entrant is Raimundo from Havana, son of Cuba, at the event hosted by Otto Relsery Seiphin.

Chicago U.P Otto Relsery Seiphin Raimundo Havana Cuba

Order Vesper Canned Vegetables by the Case

A shopper is urged to buy Vesper canned vegetables by the case from a local grocer. The notice focuses on bulk purchasing options and supplier availability for households or small businesses seeking economical canning staples.

Yankees Rumor Links Tris Speaker to New York

New York rumors say Tris Speaker, former Cleveland star, will join the Yankees after talks with Ed Barrow and Miller Huggins following a Philadelphia meeting with Connie Mack. If true, Speaker could serve as pinch hitter and versatile outfielder to bolster New York, with Echoes of competition from the Athletics and Senators.

New York Tris Speaker Cleveland Indiana New York Yankees Philadelphia Connie Mack Athletics Speaker Ed Barrow Yankees Miller Huggins Clarke Griffith Washington Senators Washington Senators Zach Wheat Brooklyn Robins Yanks Earl Combs Combs Bob Mouse Babe Ruth Combe Meusel Giants Rogers Hornsby Philadelphia Athletics

Middleport Defeats Railroaders In Tight Local Clash

Middleport toppled the New York team 34 to 24 at Masonic Hall. Davis, Battin, and Fultz sparked a late ten point surge after a close first half, with Jenkins and Battin standout for the Buns as the town league game drew the fastest pace of the season despite light attendance.

Middleport Buns N. Y Masonic Hall Railroaders Davis Battin Fultz Hobson Jenkins Tete Kestectees Fults

Miss Sybil Bauer Dies After Illness and Surgery

Chicago dispatch reports Miss Sybil Bauer, renowned American swimmer and West American Olympic team member, died early today after an operation for intestinal disorders. The backstroke star, who had shown partial recovery last week, was to wed this spring to Edward Sullivan, a New York newspaper man.

Chicago U.P Sybil Bauer

Ohio State Stays In Big Ten Race With Minnesota Win

Ohio State defeated Minnesota 33 to 31 in Minneapolis to tighten its grip on fifth place in the Big Ten standings. Ohio Wesleyan beat Wooster 38 to 32 as Cincinnati and Miami also won, while Akron rested and Mount Union lost to Heidelberg 33 to 30.

Columbus Ohio State University Minneapolis Minnesota Gophers Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Wooster Buckle Bishops Wesleyan Buckeye A. A Miami Cincinnati Denison Wittenberg Dial Bolton Bearcats Richardson Leahy Akron Case Jine Hiram Dell Cleveland Hiram Ohio University Buckeye Muskingum Mount Union Heidelberg Baldwin Wallace Westerville Otterbein Western Reserve Oberlin Kenyon Dayton

British amateur golf champion Jean Sweetser in Asheville recovery

Jean Sweetser, noted British amateur golf champion, is recovering in Asheville, North Carolina, after a bout with tuberculosis and is undergoing treatment locally. Her condition is improving and she is expected to resume practice soon.

Asheville N. C Jean Sweetser

Golfer Sets 63 Course Record at Asheville Country Club

A golfer fired a 63 to set a new course record at Asheville Country Club, beating par by eight strokes as the stylish course remains a top scene in the region.

Asheville Country Club

Hunt Leads Big Ten Scoring Sort in Conference Standings

Ohio State guard Bill Hunt tops the Big Ten scoring race with 53 points from 20 field goals and 12 free throws. Minnesota’s Otterness is second with 61 points in seven games, while Daugherty Illinois Cummins Purdue and Bar Wisconsin trail closely in the order named.

Columbus U.P Bill Hunt Ohio State Otterness Minnesota Daugherty Illinois Cummins Purdue Bar Wisconsin

Grange Leads Yankees to 14-0 Win Over Buccaneers

Reda Grange and the New York Yankees routed Brick Muller and the Los Angeles Buccaneers 14-0 at Wrigley Field. The game showcased sensational runs and passing.

LOS Angeles Reda” Grange New York Yankees Brick Muller Los Angeles Buccaneers Wrigley Field

Ritola and Osborne Earn Three Places On All American Track

Willie Ritola of Finland and Harold Osborne headline the 1930 All American track team selection by the AAU with three events each. The roster lists top performers across sprints, jumps, throws, and distance events from various athletic clubs.

New York U.P Willie Ritola Satay Harold Osborne Ritola Qosverne Charley Paddock Roland Locke Nebraska Kenneth Kennedy Hillnots A. C Alva Martin ChicaGo A. A Livya Hahn Boston A. A Willie Goodwin New York A. C Leighton Dye Hollywood A. C Kenneth Grumbles Hollywood A C Morgan Taylor Illinois A. C DeHart Hubbard Paul Harrington Herbert Schwarze Matt McGrath Clarence Houser John Kuck Kansas Teachers

McConnelsville to Visit Glouster in Big Game

McConnelsville high school travels to Glouster for a hard fought season rivalry clash after an earlier Muskingum River boys win. The local crowd is expected to provide strong attendance and spirited atmosphere for the Friday night contest.

McConnelsville High School Muskingum River Boys Glouster McConnelsville Les

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