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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1927

Page

2

Two Auto Crashes Reported on Mulberry Avenue

Pomeroy Ohio reports two separate car wrecks on Mulberry avenue with two female drivers. In the forenoon Erma Hood collided with a truck near Fugate's store but no serious injuries followed. In the afternoon a daughter of G Wippel of Chester township lost control by the Catholic church, crashed a coupe into a six inch thick tree, the car wrecked but the driver unharmed.

Pomeroy Mulberry Avenue Erma Hood J Fugate Cr. G. Wippel Chester Township

Bus driver Shot in Foot Near Pomeroy Incident

Ray Wingo of the Ohio Transit Company sustained a non serious firearm injury to his foot yesterday while handling a revolver near Ed Williams residence just inside the Meigs County line. He was brought to Pomeroy for treatment and his condition was described as not serious.

Pomeroy Ray Wingon Ohio, Transit Company Columbus Ed Williams Meigs County

Auto Burned In Front Of Street Car Barn

Sam Fick a street car conductor lost his new Durant sedan to a fire last night around 10 in front of the street car barn. The blaze started in the engine and was fought by dozens using extinguishers and dirt, but the car was destroyed.

Pomeroy Sam Fick Durant

Kraus Parole Hearing Set for July in Columbus

July 1 report states Mrs. Susan Kraus parole hearing before the board of clemency in Columbus will be held Thursday July 7. Prosecutor D. H. Peoples announced by long distance call and will attend. other interested parties urged to participate.

Pomeroy Susan Kraus Board of Clemency Columbus

One and All Meigs County Centerted July 14

July 1 notice invites all Rocksprings residents and visitors to a county celebration on July 14 at a central location. Free admission for children under ten, twins and triplets, those over eighty, and Civil War veterans. Prizes for the fattest and thinnest couples and the largest family.

Meigs County

Beachgoers Enjoy Syracuse Bathing Beach

Syracuse July 1 estimated 500 people visited the bathing beach to enjoy cooling waters and white sand. Flanerin, head of the school, oversees the beach with tents checking rooms and necessary accommodations for visitors.

Syracuse Flanerin

Liquor-law violators to be sent to Dayton workhouse

July 1 report lists jail inmates who have not paid fines and will be moved to the Dayton workhouse in a few days. Named offenders include J. Roush Ross Hedricks Arthur Butcher Bill Netherland and Scott Kennedy from Gallipolis.

Pomeroy Dayton J. Roush Ross Hedricks Arthur Butcher Bill Netherland Scott Kennedy Gallipolis

Jeno Store to Open in Pomeroy After Columbus Incorporation

July 1 report states Jeno Store incorporated in Columbus with $10,000 capital and owners Amelia Friedel LR Rosenblatt and J E Padu ano. Local notes: Hartleys return from the West, Theron Russell resumes Western Union duties July 1, John Jacobs 75 in frail health, Emmett Peoples balks at world cruise, Reed family visiting for the Fourth, and Quillen fish stand narrowly escaped a fire caused by splattered grease.

Pomeroy Jeno Columbus Amelia Friedel LR Rosenblatt J. E. Paduano Oliver Hartley West National Editorial Association Hartley Messenger Meigs County News Theron Russell Old Western Union John Jacobs Emmett Peoples James G. Reed Middletown D. Geyer James Quillen Second Street

Illness keeps H. H. Hill in bed at Allen Hotel

H. H. Hill of Columbus employed by the New York Central lines is confined to bed at the Allen hotel due to illness. Mr. and Mrs. Schreiner and daughter Edith depart for a short visit with Mrs. Moore and Miss Owens in Bellaire. Nancy Moore of Huntington visits with the Rathburns. The Kincaid family and children plan a week away with the Rathburns, then Charleston, with relatives in Elk Ridge to follow for the summer.

H. H. Hill Columbus New York Central Lines Allen Hotel F. W. Schreiner Edith J. F. Moore Clara Owens Bellaire Nancy Moore Huntington C. F. Rathburn John Kincaid Charleston Lewis Via Clyde Pauley Elk Ridge Peyton Kincaid

Cochet Stages Historic Wimbledon Win Over Tilden

In London on July 1 Henri Cochet of France defeated American star William T. Tilden in four sets 2-6 4-6 7-5 4-6 6-3 after a dramatic comeback, ending Big Bill’s hopes on the Wimbledon championship courts.

Wimbledon England Henri Cochet France William T Tilden Big Bill Europe

Prescription for Grippe and Malaria Germs

An 1860s style remedy claims to treat fever dengue and malaria with a universal cure. The text asserts it kills germs and relieves symptoms in illnesses described as grippe and fever.

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promotes Natural Constipation Relief

Dr Caldwell advocates a natural approach after 47 years in practice. He promotes Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, non habit forming remedy to treat constipation without drastic purges. The ad urges mothers to use the product, keep a bottle at home, and request a free sample by mailing to Monticello Illinois.

Caldwell Dr. Caldwell Monticello

A. A. U. Track Championship Opens in Lincoln

The national A A U track and field championships begin in Lincoln Nebraska with a record field of stars across events. Heat relief is promised for opening day as athletes from juniors to seniors gather to contest titles and set marks in sprints jumps weights and vaults.

Lincoln Neb

Local players brace for Tri-State tourney at Cincinnati club

On July 1 at the Cincinnati tennis club the sixth day of the 27th Tri-State tournament featured Raymond Kunkel defeating Brian Doherty as Paul Kunkel beat Horace Bulen in straight sets. George M. Lott Jr and Tom Johnson teamed to challenge Archie McCallum and Joe Alonso in a standout doubles match. Emmett Pare beat Gustavo Feuer 6-3 7-5.

Cincinnati Raymond Kunkel Ohio Valley Tennis Association Brian Doherty Kunkel Paul Kunkel Horace Bulen Columbus George M. Lott, Jr Chicago Tom Johnson Terrace Park Country Club Archie McCallum University of Cincinnati Joe Alonso Spain Emmett Pare Gustavo Feuer Miami Fla

Walker Knocks Milligan Out In Ten Rounds

London July 1 United States boxer Mickey Walker defeated British challenger Tommy Milligan in ten rounds to claim the world boxing title contention. Milligan was knocked down four times and could not rise after the tenth round ending the bout previously slated for 20 rounds.

Walker Milligan London U.2 Britain Mickey Walker U. A Tommy Milligan

Weather Threat Delays Boxing Show to July 7

In New York on July 1 threatening weather forced the postponement of the Baker versus Zivie boxing card. The bout will now be staged July 7 with Sgt Sammy Baker and Jack Zivie of Pittsburgh expected to square off.

New York Sammy Baker Jack Zivie Pittsburgh

Pride of Cuba Genaro Pino Poised for U.S. Debut

Genaro Pino Cuba's flyweight and bantam champion will fight in the north on July 4. Labeled the ghost of Joe Gans he is hailed as one of the greatest fighters to leave Cuba for the United States. He recently arrived in Chicago from Havana.

Genaro Pino Cuba Joe Gans United States Chicago Havana

Swimming Crawl Intertiming Drills and Preparations

Instructional note by James A. Lee on crawl stroke timing. It explains coordinating head and arm movements while standing on the bottom, then simulating reach and pull actions, with sequences for alternating arms and body rotation before actual swimming. Emphasizes controlled pace and progression to breathing in a following lesson.

Gehrig 25th homer as Yankees rout Boston

Lou Gehrig challenged Babe Ruth for home run leadership by belting his 25th of the season in an 18 to 6 Yankees victory over Boston. Ruth also homered in the game and several other AL results followed, including Senators, Indians, and Braves actions in a busy day.

Lou Gehrig Babe Ruth Gehrig New York Yankees Boston Yanks Ruth Tommy Thomas White Sox St. Louis Browns Sox Washington Senators Athletics Goose Gosslin Rice Philadelphia Cleveland Indians Tigers Gencie

Fordyce and Sohil Look To Defend Ohio Title

Fordyce lost to SohI in a thrilling semi final at Mayfield Country Club as SohI defends against Julian Tyler Mayfield in today’s Ohio State Women's Golf championship. SohI, Ohio’s first champion in 1920, reclaimed the title in 1920 and 1921 while Fordyce has held the title since 1922 until yesterday.

Cleveland Uhe Curtis Sohl Columbus Julian Tyler Mayfield Mayfield Country Club Louise Fordyce Youngstown Soh Ohio Mrs. Tyler Katherine Starbuck Miss Fordyce Tyler

Golf title narrowed to Watts Gunn and Roland Mackenzie

The Intercollegiate golf championship reduced to two contenders Watts Gunn of Georgia Tech and Roland Mackenzie of Brown University after two rounds of match play. Both were members of America's Walker Cup team last year and advanced as ranking favorites.

Garden City A. P Watts Gunn Georgia Tech Roland Mackenzie Brown University America

Point Pleasant Gallipolis Team to Play Glouster

Gallia and Mason County players form a Point Pleasant Gallipolis unit traveling to Glouster to face the American Legion team Sunday afternoon. A large fan contingent is expected as the rivertown players bring a fast squad. First pitch set for 2:30.

Point Pleasant Gallipolis Glouster Gallipolis Point Pleasant Glouster American Legion American Legion

Ray-Glos edge Carbon Hill 7 to 5 in thriller

The Grayson Ray-Glos beat Carbon Hill 7 5 on the Athens playgrounds last night. Wise doubled and Whitlatch drove in runs early, with Kranynik and Darnell contributing big hits. Carlton Hill rallied in the seventh, scoring four to threaten, but Ray-Glos held on for the win.

Grayson Ray-Glos Carbon Hill Athens Ray-Glas Wise Whitlatch Bradfield McDaniels Bartels Kranynik Dawley Darnell Sweeney Townsend Carlton Hill Smith Robinet Thompson Horn Brown Warren Lauder J. Sewell L. Sewell Summa Wee Thompson Olle Robin Buckeye Spoone

Tigers Beat Uhle Cleveland In Tight 6-5 Batter

Detroit toppled Cleveland 6 to 5 as Gehringer started a three run eighth inning rally with a homer off Buckeye. Tavener added two doubles and a single driving in three as Fonseca forced Jamieson for the last out.

Uhle Tigers Indians Gehringer Buckeye Fonseca Jamieson Tavener Fothergill Warner Burns Heilmann Neun L. Sewell Jacobson Sewell Hodapp

Baseball Scores From Thursday Across Leagues

National League results show Boston 6 New York 1 and 11 to 6 for Boston in two games. Brooklyn-Philadelphia rain halted. American League highlights include Detroit 6 Cleveland 5 and New York 13 Boston 6. American Association reports Louisville 5 Columbus 3 in 11 innings, Minneapolis 6 Kansas City 5, St Paul 9 Milwaukee 8. Only games scheduled.

Boston New York Brooklyn-Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Washington Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Louisville Columbus Minneapolis Kansas City St. Paul Milwaukee Burns J. Sew Peter Tigers Pittsburgh Gehringer Manush Cincinnati J. Sewell L. Sewell Pet Summa Jacobson Buckeye Jn Chicago Mieson Heilmann Neun Tavener Bassler Holloway Indianapolis Teeee

Dempsey Prepares To Meet Lefts In Sharkey Bout

Jack Dempsey readies for a left handed onslaught as he trains for a July 21 comeback against Jack Sharkey at Yankee Stadium. With a little over two weeks to condition, Dempsey spars with lefts and studies right hand retaliation under manager Leo Flynn. Four brisk rounds reveal hints of his former speed during shadow boxing.

Saratoga Lake N. Y U.P Jack Dempsey Jack Sharkey Yankee Stadium Dempsey Leo P. Flynn Jack Flynn Demsey

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Peoples And Enjo Jeno Company Is Pomeroy Briefs Middleport Briefs Dr. Caldwel Mark H. Knight United Press Pride OF By James A. Lee Cleveland Athletic Club Boston Braves Fordyce Remo Ray-Glos Charles McConnell da Pei Sharkey the Swanson Furniture Co No. Court St Pomeroy, Ohio
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