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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1926

Page

2

Berlenbach to Defend Title in Big Brant Fight

Paul Berlenbach prepares to defend the world light heavyweight title against Jack Delaney at Ebbets Field in a bout expected to draw 40 000 or more fans. Foreseen gate reaches 400 000 to 500 000 with costs near 100 000 for stands and promotion. Delaney holds slight betting edge at 11 to 10 as rumors of overtraining unsettle the champion’s stock.

United Press New York Paul Berlenbach Jack Delaney Berlenbach Ebbets Field Humbert Fugazy Brooklyn Tex Rickard Harry Wills Fugazy Berlenbach Long Dempsey Tunney Wills Delaney

Dempsey Wills Bout Only Real Fight, Farley Says

James A. Farley, chairman of the New York State Boxing Commission, told Elk convention attendees in Chicago that only a Dempsey Wills bout could claim the world heavyweight title and that no match with Gene Tunney would be countenanced. He reiterated the commission’s position on the championship.

Chicago James A. Farley New York State Boxing Commission Elk Jacksey Harry Wills Farley Dempsey Gene Tunney

Cincinnati Man Smashes Tank Record In Berlin

Cincinnati swimmer Walter Lauffer set a world record in Nuernberg by swimming 200 meters backstroke in 2 minutes 45 seconds. In another note, Mrs Clemington Carson formerly Amelia Cabe swam Dover to Ramsgate 20 miles in 6 hours 20 minutes, aiming for a channel swim in August.

Cincinnati Berlin U.P Walter Lauffer Nuernberg

Latio Chief Latzo Fight Disputed Call In New York

Referee rules Georgie Levine foul blows Latzo to win welter title defense in fourth round. Levine outboxed Latzo but Latzo claimed a low blow. crowd saw Latzo down as Levine appeared to land solid shots. A rematch between Latzo and Levine hinted as likely.

Fair Play Consolidated Press New York Georgie Levine Pete Latzo Levine Latzo

Middleport Girl Garners Praise for Opera Success

Clara Thomas Ginn known as Ginna, former Middleport resident, praised for Marguerite role in Faust at Cincinnati. reports note her French training, refined tone, and dramatic restraint. Services held for a local death. graveside burial at Lone Oak cemetery Point Pleasant.

Middleport Ginnati Times-Star Cinati Enquirer Clara Thomas Ginn Ginna Marguerite Faust Cincinnati es-Star Marrite Perthere Cara Ginna Madame Ginna Mme Hinna

Chick Shooter Goes to Jail at Local Home

Pomeroy report says William ints Wes arrested at his Racine home Saturday evening by officers Roush and Tracy. They found him with a revolver firing at chicks on the road and he was jailed for intoxication and disturbing the peace. A knucks and a revolver were found on him. Funeral services set for Sunday in Middleport. The Propesal of Mrs. L. A. Fulcher is noted.

Pomeroy William Ints Wes Racine Ws Roush Tracy James Me

Steamer Kate Adams Starts Regular Pittsburgh Cincinnati Runs

Fomero y July 12 The Kate Adams, recently overhauled and one of the largest Ohio river steamers, is to depart Pittsburgh for Cincinnati today and will run weekly trips for the rest of the summer. Local trade is expected to benefit from the regular service.

Fomeroy Kate Adams Ohio River Pittsburgh Cincinnati Cinjernnath

Middleport Families Take Weekend Visits Far Afield

Mr and Mrs T E Groogan and son Cecil of Middleport returned Sunday from a visit at Willard with her sister Mrs Mont Humphrey Mrs L H Pratt and Mrs Frank Murray of Middleport left Saturday for a visit in Duncan Walls Mrs Thomas Lamb of Middleport is visiting relatives in Columbus Mr and Mrs Ralph Callihan of Middleport were called to Mr Gilead for a death in the family Mrs Ben Lewing and family of Pomeroy returned from a visit with Mr Ewing's sister Mrs John Flood in Portsmouth Mr Chrissman and family of Cleveland are visiting Pomeroy with Mr and Mrs James Hood

T. E. Groogan Cecil Middleport Willard Mont Humphrey L. H. Pratt Frank Murray Duncan Walls Thomas Lamb Columbus Ralph Callihan Gilead Ben Lewing Pomeroy Ewing John Flood Portsmouth Chrissman Cleveland James Hood

Old Giants Show Timeless Style At Mathewson Fund Game

A 1926 Polo Ground benefit game showcased former New York Giants forming their classic style. Veterans like Joe McGinnity Frank Bowerman Billy Gilbert Fred Tenney and others demonstrated unchanged throwing catching and batting forms from their championship days.

John B. Foster Consolidated Press New York Polo Ground John J. McGraw Mathewson Memorial Fund Joe McGinnity Rip van Winkle Frank Bowerman Billy Gilbert Billy Giants Fred Tenney Tenney Devlin Jerry Denny Stout Joe Kelly Bill Dahlen

Two Die and Two Hurt In Los Angeles Car Crash

A deadly auto race crash at Ascot track in Los Angeles left two dead and two seriously injured. Pilot Nick Guglielmi died when his car collided with Jack Petticord’s, injuring Petticord and mechanic Fred Heisler. Police Lt. J D Cornwall was killed while warning spectators.

Los Angeles Calif Nick Guglielmi Ascott Track Jack Petticord Fred Heisler J. D. Cornwall

Aircraft to scout Alberta gold frontier by plane

Two eight ton Fokker aircraft from Cincinnati will haul men and material into northern Alberta’s barren lands this summer. New gold and platinum discoveries have sparked interest in the region.

Edmonton Alberta Cincinnati

Man Sought in Death After Quarrel Following Raid

In Cincinnati an unidentified man who shot and killed George Woodruff a 25 year old at a house seven miles south of Covington across the Ohio river yesterday is being sought by police. The shooting followed a quarrel that occurred after a prohibition raid.

George Woodruff Covington Ohio River Cincinnati

DPDays Organizes New Philadelphia Law League

Tuscarawas County Law Enforcement league, dormant for years, reorganized to fight propaganda and aid general law enforcement.

Dpdays Philadelphia Tuscarawas County

Box Score Summary of New York Cincinnati Game

Box score notes include New York scoring five runs in the top of the fifth and Cincinnati scoreless after, with Walker, Pipp, and Emmer charged with errors. Kelly, Frisch, and Meusel contribute with hits, Young steals a base, and plays feature double plays Dressen to Pipp and Frisch to Kelly. Luque and Barnes split pitching duties with several walks and strikeouts.

Emmer Margrave New York Cincinnati Walker Pipp Kelly Frisch Meusel Young Dressen Jackson Friseh Luque Harnes Barnes Cincins Sneina New York Tiknts Cincinnati Reds Gian Hell Reds Vorvie Scott Chicago White Sox Mueller Rt Peart L’ Strom Tee Florence Anteneeeeers Liarnes

Indians even series as Thomas chased in eighth

Cleveland tallied 12 hits to beat the Yankees 4 to 3 in New York. Thomas was knocked out in the eighth after four Cleveland runs, rejecting a banishment for Pat Collins who argued an umpire call. Beall and McQuaid relieved, with Gehrig and Lazzeri among the standout Yankees.

New York Cleveland Yankees Thomas Indians Pat Collins Hengough Brhoa Jamieson Spurgeon Speaker Burns Boe Knode Sewell Lavgen Dugan Gehrig Oso Bengough Beall McQuaid Frora— Paschal Zeri Adams L. Sewell Lazzeri Summa Lutzke Leveen R. Leveen Ok Thomas Beals J. Sewell

Police dog helps nab thief in Kingston home robbery

A police dog and constable tracked and cornered a man caught in the act of robbing a newly built Kingston home. The pursuit ended with the suspect in custody, the dog noted for its aggressive approach during the capture. Nearby Lagos sees a new self contained town for natives under construction.

London Kingston

Giants shut out Reds 5–0 for four game sweep

Yesterday's action featured Virgil Barnes limiting Reds to five hits as the Giants blanked Cincinnati 5 to 0 to complete a four game sweep. Browns and Senators shared a result with Washington winning 3 to 2.

Virgil Barnes Giants Reds Browns Walter Johnson Senators Cardinals Braves Grimes Blake Wobins Cubs Indians Yankees

Hagen Jones Unequal Golf Rivals Shaping a City Passion

In New York Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen drew crowds as they returned from Europe. The piece contrasts Jones's youthful, modest style with Hagen's poised, professional demeanor and notes spectators debate which should claim match and medal honors. The narrative analyzes their differing temperaments and approaches to golf.

New York Bobby Jones Walter Hagen Europe Jones Hagen Qualies Sir Walter

Baseball Scores From American and National Leagues

Inianapolis and Columbus posted 7 to 4 with Indianapolis defeating Columbus 7 4. Toledo beat Louisville 6 1. Toledo Ss Louisville 2 2 and Milwaukee 2 St Paul 1 Milwaukee 3 St Paul 2. Kansas City 8 Minneapolis 4. Minneapolis 8 Kansas City 2. New York 5 Cincinnati 0. Brooklyn 2 Chicago 1. St Louis 7 Boston 2. Boston 19 St Louis 5. American League Cleveland 8 New York 3. Washington St Louis 3.

American Association Inianapolis Columbus Indianapolis Toledo Louisville Milwaukee St. Paul Kansas City Minneapolis New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago St. Louis Boston Cleveland Washington & St. Louis

Sports Matchups List for Upcoming Week

Columbus at Indianapolis. Toledo at Loutaville. Kansas City at Minneapolis. St. Paul at Milwaukee. Philadelphia at Cincinnati. Boston at St. Louis. Brooklyn at Chicago. New York at Pittsburgh. Cleveland at New York. St. Louis at Washington. Chicago at Philadelphia. Detroit at Boston.

American Association Columbus Indianapolis Toledo Loutaville Kansas City Minneapolis St. Paul Milwaukee Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago New York Pittsburgh Cleveland Washington Detroit

Hagen and Jones Contrast in Pressures of Play

The piece notes Walter Hagen remains cool under pressure and thrives in personal contests while Bobby Jones pursues relentless attack on par. It contrasts Hagen’s precise nerves and decisive shots at critical moments with Jones’s relentless offense and knightly persona.

Hagen Walter Hasen Bobby Jones Hagens Jones

Race man Whitey Beck dies at 50 in New York

Whitey Beck, a famed figure in New York racing and a leading operator under the oral betting system, died at age 50 after an operation for intestinal disorders.

New York Whitey" Beck

Detective Dies in Cincinnati at Age Eighty One

George W. Ryan, a prominent Cincinnati detective, died here yesterday from heart disease. He was in his eighty first year.

Cincinnati George W. Ryan

National Football League Sets September 19 Start Date

The National Football League will open its season on September 19 with games slated in Philadelphia Canton Green Bay Providence Racine and Milwaukee. The season will end with the last games on December 14. The French Davis Cup team visiting the United States in August will include Jean Borotra Rene LaCoste Henri Cochet and Jacques Brugnon according to the French tennis federation.

National Football League Philadelphia Canton Green Bay Providence Racine Milwaukee United States Paris Jean Borotra Rene LaCoste Henri Cochet Jacques Brugnon

Americans Win Many Laurels In International Sports

ARP Carlson reports a strong year for U S athletes abroad. Jess Sweetser won the British Amateur, Bobby Jones the British Open, Walter Hagen defeated Abel Mitchell in a special match, and the Walker Cup team excelled. In tennis, the Wightman Cup team led by Mary Browne and Elizabeth Ryan upset England without Helen Wills. Howard Kinsey and Vincent Richards won the French doubles title amid a field including Cochet Brugnon Lacoste and Borotra.

Sweetser U. S America Walter Travis Travis Bobby Jones Walter Hagen Abel Mitchell Johnny Bull Helen Mary Frowne Elizabeth Ryan Eleanor Go Kinsey

Glouster Triumphs 9 7 In Tight Legion Park Win

Glouster defeat Coshocton 9 to 7 in a slugfest at Legion Park behind Sam Withem who collected 5 hits pitched well through 6 innings. King homered after a ground rule ruling while Coshocton’s Graber allowed 19 hits as Glouster rallyed with a five run fifth inning to take the lead.

Coshocton Glouster Legion Park Sam Withem Legion Graber Regs Legion Nines Legion Boys King Howard Beverage Withem Storch D. Karich Pratt Smith Et Pratt Ginnan Ty Uv Fariech Mead Tae Uu Coshocton Rha Doherty Raber Storeh Hain N Cain Hildebrand Dugan H Cain Howard Hildebrand Srith Ain Howrd Pratt Withem D. Earich Pierre

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