Pomeroy Plans Joint Evangelical Convention
Pomeroy prepares to host a three day joint convention of the Evangelical and Sunday School associations of the Ohio District of the Evangelical Synod of North America. About 300 delegates will be entertained in mercy homes regardless of denominational lines with sessions at the Evangelical church. Mrs Helen Ernslin Sueger, a missionary from India, will speak on Life Consecration and address other sessions. Edward Huber chairs the entertainment committee.
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Evangelical
Kof Hall
Helen Ernslin Sueger
India
Edward Huber
Parsons Weds Bruce Ward in Early Week Ceremony
Miss Va Parsons married Bruce Ward in Ak this week. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Parsons she joins a young businessman husband. They travel to Detroit for a week and will return to live at 935 Bison Ave. in their newly built home.
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Va Parsons
Bruce d
J. E. Parsons
Detroit
Bison Avee
Woman Dies At Home In Portland Near Ninety
Word reached Pomeroy of the death yesterday morning of Mrs Vid M Cowdery in Portland where she had made her home for years. She was aged almost ninety and would have reached that age on August 13. Funeral arrangements await responses from distant relatives.
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Vid M. Cowdery
Allen
Portland
Jewell Chosen for Harrisonville Postmaster
POMEROY July 8 The Republican committee settled the contest for Harrisonville postmaster with Clayton Jewell seen as more supported than Mrs Gil and unanimously selected. He succeeds the former incumbent who died months ago. The Racine post office term has expired with no new action yet. The desert post office will open next fall.
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Ientment
Harville
Clayton Jewell
Gil
Desert
First tomatoes of the season reach town
The first grown tomatoes of the season were brought to town by Willie Barnitz of Letart Falls. He planned to sell them in Huntington for thirty five cents a pound. Letart truck farmers report a promising outlook with large shipments expected to begin soon to the Hocking Valley and Huntington districts.
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Willie Barnitz
Letart Falls
Huntington
Letart
Hocking Valley
Local Visitors and Family Notes From Woodry Area
Messrs Halimen and family visit Woodry after staying with Mrs S E Williams and Mrs Horden. The Liman brothers, once in Middleport, now prosper in their adopted city. Dr Cecil Horden and family travel to Chicago to see Mrs Hoers daughter Elizabeth. Oscar Klein and Frank Fugate rush to Columbus due to Mr Klein Sr’s illness. he dies the following morning. Virginia Pitts visits Mrs Buffington in Racine as Arch Brown hosts others.
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Rence Haliman
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Liman
Middleport
Re. R. H. Horden
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Cecil Horden
Chicago
Hoer
Elizabeth Hors
Oscar Klein
Frank Fugate
Columbus
Mr. Klein
Peter
R. E. Buffington
Virginia Pitts
Racine
Arch Brown
Catcher Grabowski Key To Yankees Bouquets Parade
John Grabowski stands out for the New York Yankees as a strong receiver and top throwing catcher. He has carried the Hugmen behind the plate and maintains a batting average near .280.
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John Grabowski
New York Yankees
Grabowski
White Sox
Baseball results from yesterday across leagues
American League shows Detroit and St Louis combined 6. National League games include Brooklyn 3 New York 2 Cincinnati 11 Philadelphia 4 Chicago 2 Pittsburgh 1 St Louis 12 Boston 1. American Association Milwaukee 5 Columbus 4 Indianapolis 10 St Paul 3 Kansas City 5 Toledo 2 Minneapolis 12 Louisville 2.
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Today’s National League and American League matchups
Washington heads to Cleveland for two games while New York visits Detroit for two. Cincinnati plays Philadelphia and Chicago meets Pittsburgh as schedule stacks up across major cities including St. Louis Boston Brooklyn Milwaukee and others.
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Cleveland
New York
Detroit
Reds Beat Phillies In Opening Series Game
Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia 11 to 4 to take the first game of the series as Lucas faltered in the ninth after striking out the last two outs with two down. Leach hit a three bagger and Walker homered for the Reds while Dretsen Hargrave and Lucas accounted for two base hits each. Still winning Phil Zwick, a Cleveland boxer, keeps winning bouts by decisive margins in his hometown.
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Phillies
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
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Lrror-Zugmann
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Phil Zwick
Cleveland
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Philadelphians
Mrs Lucy Downing Returns From Kansas City Visit
Mrs Lucy Downing arrived home Wednesday evening after spending four months with her daughter Mrs Tom Grant and family in Kansas City Me.
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Mrs
Tom Grant
Kansas City
Miss Addie Hellman Visits Reck Springs Fourth of July
Miss Addie Hellman of Pomeroy spent Monday with her sister Mrs. Joe Weyersmiller at Reck Springs and attended the Fourth of July celebration at the Reck Springs air grounds. Mrs. Emma Vess of Pomeroy spent Wednesday with Mrs. Kate Weyersmiller and family at Reck Springs.
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Pomeroy
Joe Weyersmiller
Recksprings
Recksprings Air Grounds
Emma Vess
Kate Weyersmiller
Rumor of Johnson Removal Circulates Among AL Owners
United Press reports a hurried special AL meeting in New York amid rumors Ban Johnson will be removed as president. John son reportedly called the meeting to discuss constitution changes, with Ruppert suggesting only minor edits. Johnson defies resignation and vows to stay.
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United Press
Ban Johnson
Johnson
Jacob Ruppert
Yankees
Sporting World
Ruppert
James J. Walker
George Wharton Pepper
Pennsylvania
Connie Mack
Athens Ray Glos to clash with Glouster in Legion game
The Athens Ray Glos baseball team visits Glouster to play the American Legion ballpark Sunday afternoon. The prior close one run victory by Athens makes the matchup highly anticipated as Glouster aims to even the score. First pitch at 2 30.
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Glouster
Athens
Ray-Glos
American Légion
Phillies Defeat Cincinnati 9 to 5 in Baseball Battle
Pitcher Willoughby takes loss as Cincinnati strands runners. Ford, Critz and Pipp spark offense with double plays and key hits. Lucas walks four, Decatur and Pruett combine for relief appearances. Philadelphia drives in nine runs to Cincinnati’s five.
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Dressen
Pipp
Critz
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Lucas
Willoughby
Decatur
Pruett
Baseball Leaders and Standings From Historic Box Score
A compact summary of star players and batting leaders. Gehrig and Ruth top the era figures with Ruth leading a year ago, while Waner Earnhardt Frisch and Hornsby show notable runs. Team tallies include N Y Pitts St L and Brooklyn among lineups and leaders.
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Herman
Brooklyn
Speaker Fills Gap in Washington Lineup
Tris Speaker proves versatility this year by starting in left field for Washington in place of injured outfielder. He adapts with sharp fielding and timely hits, strengthening the team’s chances as the season progresses.
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Tris Speaker
Washington
Australian Champion Billy Grimes Edged by Doc Bae in Debut
Billy Grimes, the Australian champion, suffered a severe setback in his first fight here as Doc Bae defeated him. The match marked Grimes' challenging debut on the local ring, signaling a rocky start to his campaign.
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Billy Grimes
Doc Bae
Eddie Collins Seeks Seventh World Series Appearance
Hall of Fame star Eddie Collins has played in six World Series and hopes to reach a seventh appearance this season. The veteran fielder pursues another deep playoff run amid a crowded roster.
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Eddie Collins
Flynn Leads Dempsey Training For Sharkey Fight
Leo P Flynn, Dempsey’s trainer and former manager of Bill Brennan, directs Jack Dempsey’s camp for the Sharkey bout. A veteran handler of boxers, Flynn hopes to steer Dempsey to victory and reclaim the world heavyweight title from Gene Tunney.
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Jack Dempsey
Bill Brennan
Dempsey
Jack
Flynn
Gene Tunney
Dempsey Training for Sharkey Fight Amid Health Check
New York reports Jack Dempsey, former heavyweight champion, is a physically healthy man after a multi day medical exam by Dr. Wilfred G. Franck and Dr. Fralick. Saratoga notes Dempsey resumes hard training after rest with sparring partners fatigued from yesterday’s heavy drills. Betting on Dempsey Sharkey fight shifts as odds makers show more money backing Sharkey at similar odds.
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Jack Dempsey
Jack Sharkey
Wilfred G. Franck
Fralick
Dempsey
Saratoga
Springs
United Press
Jack Hildebrand
Maytag Salesmen Dine at Fierce Home Meeting
A Maytag salesmen gathering met Thursday evening at 27 Mount Street residence of Mr and Mrs Guy Fierce. Howard Kelly Marietta Division Manager attended. Top two June sellers Howard McHarg and John Brewer won a tie and shirt. Guests included Mrs Fierce Doris Betty Jen Louise Beck and Mrs Howard McHarg.
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Maytag
Guy Fierce
Mount Street
Howard Kelly
Marietta
Howard McHarg
John Brewer
Carpeter
Doris
Betty Fierce
Jen Louise Beck
Pauline Fierce
Athens preacher to speak at New Marshfield Church
Oden Johnson of Athens will preach at the Church of Christ in New Marshfield next Sunday morning.
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Oden Johnson
Athens
Church of Christ
New Marshfield
Callow to Coach Havana Club Crew Through Season
Rusty Callow will spend the next few months coaching a club crew at Havana, guiding training and technique ahead of upcoming regattas.
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Rusty Callow
Havana
Veteran Jeff Smith Continues Fight After Denver Bout
Veteran Jeff Smith remains in action with a noted bout in Denver during July, continuing his boxing career.
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Jeff Smith
Denver
Scouts Target Ray Farrell at Denver High School
Big league scouts watch Denver Colorado high school pitcher Ray Farrell as professional talent evaluators monitor his performances, signaling potential draft or signing interest from major leagues.
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Ray Farrell
Denver (Colo
Harry Moyer Shines with 18 Wins in First Half
Ral igh pitcher Harry Moyer dominated in the Piedmont League first half, posting 18 wins as his team pursued a strong early season run.
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Raligh
Cubs Edge Pirates 2-1 to Take Early Lead
Hal Carlson starred for the Cubs, possibly aided by a ninth inning rain pause, as Chicago defeated Pittsburgh 2 to 1 to move into first place by a tenth of a percent. Detroit topped St Louis 9 to 6 and the Cardinals beat Boston 12 to 1 ending a six game skid. Brooklyn led the Giants 3 to 0 though New York rallied. the Phillies were routed 11 to 4 by Cincinnati in a lopsided game.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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Detroit
St. Louis
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Cardinals
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Sherdel
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Brooklyn
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Browns outfielder Schulte shines in fielding reach
Fred Schulte of the Browns displays speed and versatility in the outfield able to back to fly and cover center like Speaker in his prime, while Len Hill, an Illinois graduate, is signed to coach football at Rollins College in Florida next fall.
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Fred Schulte
Browns
Speaker
Will
Florida
Rollins College
Len Hill
Illinois
National stars compete at A A U meet in Lincoln
Practically every national track star entered the recent A A U meet at Lincoln Nebraska with top events crowded. The meet drew numerous leading athletes from around the country, showcasing sprinting distance and field events in a major national competition.
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Lincoln
New
GAVE ALL SURPRISE Columbia Wins Poughkeepsie Regatta
Columbia surprised critics by winning the Poughkeepsie regatta, despite widespread expectations that Navy Washington and California would lead.
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Columbia
Navy
Washington
California
Breast Stroke Technique by James A. Lee
Instructions describe how to perform the breast stroke for learning swimming. It covers body position, arm movements, hand angles, elbow leverage, and timing of the pull, followed by the inward sweep and forward thrust. It also explains the frog kick with gentle knee and foot movement, emphasizing relaxation and minimal muscular tension.
Demspey Bout 70 Broadcast On Nationwide Networks
New York July 8 Heavyweight bout to be simulcast on Red and Blue networks across the nation. Graham McNamee and Phil Lips Carlin to provide ringside description at Yankee Stadium with blow by blow from ringside. Broadcast set for 9:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
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Graham McNamee
Phillips Carlin
Yankee
Carlin
Athens
Storm Stops Game Locals in Lead by One
Umpires Russell and Pierre. Pitching lines Crothers three strikeouts Sweeney one. Knox with a stolen base. Tonight the Josten Cigars host the Hebbardsville ball club. First meeting between Hebbardsville and the Jostens, game called at 6 on the playgrounds.
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Crothers
Sweeney
Knox
Josten Cigars
Hebbardsville
Sharkey Starts Strong Wins All Fights Promised
Boxing figure Jack Sharkey earns early victories as he repeats promises of success and continues to win every bout he has pledged to win.
Akron racing curtailed by patronage shortage in July
Low attendance led to the cessation of racing events at Akron during the first week of July. Officials cited dwindling patronage as the primary reason for halting activities.
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