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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1927

Page

2

Pomeroy Fines In Dry Law Violations

In Pomeroy on Monday a man in a automobile with a Pennsylvania license tag slept at the curb in front of the National Bank. John Steele identified the intoxicated driver as Rudolph Hall and a pint of moonshine and an automatic revolver were found in the car. Tom Moon of Dark Hollow and Hattie Barnes of Middleport were also fined for liquor related offenses. Arthur Curwood and John Curwood drew fines for identical charges. Sim Swartz paid a $50 fine for gambling. The mother, formerly Miss Mabel Leitheit, has moved to Hamilton to help with household duties pending arrangements for a new boarder.

Pennsylvania National Bank John Steele Rudolph Hall Tom Moon Dark Hollow Hattie Bairnes Middleport Roberts John Arthur Curwood Sim” Swartz Apted Justice French

Initial Meeting Of New D A R Board At Pomeroy

Pomeroy hosts the initial gathering of Return Jonathan Meigs D A R as the new board meets at the Dor Schaefer home on Lincoln Hill. The group plans to invite Mrs Herbert Baccus of Columbus to the November session and forms committees to prepare the year book and coordinate local and national tasks for the coming year.

Pomeroy Board of Maneet of Return Jonathan Meigs

Drive launched to eliminate debt of church

Midport July 12 A campaign is launched in Middleport to wipe out the $12,000 debt of the Asbury A M E church. The church marked its 50th anniversary last Sunday with services. Indebtedness stands at about $3,700. A series of meetings are held this week as the drive proceeds to aid the small congregation of Asbury chapel.

Middleport Asbury A. M. E Asbury Chapel

Hicks Funeral In Middleport For Mrs Wesley Hicks

The funeral for Mrs Wesley Hicks is held at the First Baptist Church in Middleport at 2 pm conducted by Rev James. Burial follows at Grave Hill Cemetery Cheshire. She is survived by two children, sisters Mrs William Davis and Lucila Fowler of Columbus, and brother Roscoe Fowler of Athlee.

Middleport Wesley Hicks First Baptist Reh James Grave Hill Cheshire Hicks Dan Fowler Mirus William Davis Lucila Fowler Columbus Roscoe Fowler Athlee

Dog Waits for Car Which Used To Carry Bones

A excerpt from Pomeroy reports a dog waiting at the front door for the 4 o clock car to arrive. The dog expects bones from an old friend and continues the routine despite absence. Veterinarian E. Stans notes a dairy dog bringing cows to milking, adapting to three fresh cows after learning the pattern.

Pomeroy Charles Load Jim Lyman Mr. Lyman E. ©. Stans Middleport William Zehmout Chester Township

Son is Born for Mr and Mrs Dana King at Hamilton

POMEROY July 12 Word has come to relatives here of the birth of a son in the home of Mr and Mrs Dana King at Hamilton.

For Dana King Hamilton Pomeroy

Nazarene church formed in Middleport after revival

A Nazarene church grew from a three week evangelistic campaign led by Rev. Perry Read with singers Prof. Joe and Ivy Schwartz. About 100 accepted, fifteen charter members formed. A Locust street building owned by M. J. Wasmilton was leased for a year with option to purchase. The group will appoint a regular pastor and will move to Athens for three weeks of meetings at the fairgrounds.

Middleport Nazarene Perry Read Joe Ivy Schwartz Locust Street M. J. Wasmilton Athens Athens Fairgrounds

Messenger route expands with 50 new subscribers

Mrs T Rodgers and children return to Bellaire after visiting the Brickies home. A new Messenger route from Kerrs Run into Forest Run district serves Ollie Folmer as carrier. People may request delivery by calling the carrier. Also, Charlies Stander Edward Scharf and Jacob Zeiher left for Cincinnati for the Elks convention. Mr and Mrs Louis Horwitz also traveled to Cincinnati for a two week visit. Darrell Quivey returns from Columbus to visit his parents Nathan and Mrs Quivey in Monkey Run.

Cincinnati Darrell Quivey Columbus Nathan Quivey Monkey Run

Youths Injured In Gala County Auto Crash

Randolph Young and Abbie Swatzel of Naylor's Run are hospitalized at Holzer Gallipolis after a Sunday night crash near O. H. E. in Gallia county. Young sustains fractures to both jaw bones while Swatzel was pulled from the wreck unconscious with possible skull fracture.

Randolph Young Abbie Swatzel Naylor Hart

Sekura Beats Berman in Dayton Boxing Bout

Joe Sekura of Dayton 174 pounds won a 12 round decision over Seattle's Jim Berman 214 pounds in a featured fight on decision night in Dayton Ohio.

Dayton. O Joe Sekura Dayton Jim Berman Seattle

Jim Barnes Among First to Finish British Open Qualifying

Jim Barnes American was among the first to finish the second round at St Andrews. He carded 79 on the old course for a 153 total while EB W Haley American Amateur had difficulties and shot 83 for 164 total. Haley might still qualify among the 196 vying for 72 holes.

Andrews Scotland United Press St. Andrews Jim Barnes EB. W. Haley

Callahan's Title in Danger in Baker Bout

Chicago July 12 Mushy Callahan risks his junior welterweight title as he faces Sergeant Sammy Baker in a non-title bout weighing near 149 pounds. Baker, famed for beating Ace Hodkins, seeks to qualify for a title shot. profits benefit the American Legion to aid disabled soldiers attending the Paris convention.

Chicago Pagdom Mushy Callahan Sammy Baker Sammy Ace” Hodkins New York Charley Lindbergh Ace Baker James Mullen American Legion Legion Paris

Stewart All Stars Beat Amesville 6 to 3 in Sunday Game

Stewart All Stars defeated Amesville 6 to 3 as Weimer allowed eight hits and Bennet exited in the second inning. Linscott gave up five hits in relief and Stewart earned its second win, after previously beating Josten's Cigars 5 to 4. Next Sunday Syracuse visits Stewart.

Stewart Stewart All Stars Amesville Weimer Bennet Linscott All Stars Josten Cigars Syracuse

Tragic Drowning Near Kanawha Falls In West Virginia

Three people, a mother and father and their young daughter, drowned when their car slid from a ferry ramp and plunged into the Kanawha River at Kanawha Falls, about 39 miles east of Charleston.

Charleston W. Va Kanawha River Kanawha Falls

Swimming Simplified By James A. Lee

Instructional notes describe proper diving form and entry technique. Emphasis on height, controlled head movement, and synchronized arm actions for the back dive and springboard routine.

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Sharkey trains for Dempsey right hand attack in July bout

Henry L. Farrell reports Sharkey focuses on a strong right hand as Dempsey remains open to punches. Critics note Sharkey's low guard and exposed jaw, while Flynn explains Sharkey's stance may invite shots as he hones speed and defense for the July 21 fight.

Dempsey Sharkey Henry L. Farrell United Press New York Jack Dempsey Carpentier Tom Gibbons Shelby Bill Brennan Firpo Tunney Jack Sharkey Maloney Lea Flynn Flynn

Plans for five mile lakefront racing channel

PLAN CHANNEL CHICAGO July 12. A. A. Stagg and K. L. Wilson athletic directors of Chicago and Northwestern universities support a five mile lake front racing channel. They say they would probably plan varsity crews when the channel is complete.

Chicago Lake Front A. A. Stagg K. L. Wilson Northwestern

Open Grand Circuit Season Sees Wins at Toledo

Nellie Signal took the Steadman 2-year-old trot Nellie Signal won the 2-year-old trot with a 2.07 percent mile time Three-year-old pace was claimed by Valo Rico and Stellarene won the open trot in the Toledo meet opening of the grand circuit season.

Toledo Nellie Signal Valo Rico Stellarene

Denison Homecoming Date Moved to Coincide with Inauguration

Granville July 11 Denison University changes homecoming from November 5 to October 22 to align with the inaugura tion of Dr Aver A Shaw president elect and the annual event.

Granville Denison Aver, A. Shaw

Gehrig Ties Babe Ruth by Hitting 29th Home Run

In a tense game, Tris Speaker scores the winning run after a first-and-second misplay as the Senators beat the Indians 3 to 2. Gehrig belts his 29th homer to tie Ruth in a Yankee win over the Tigers. Alexander shines for the Cubs in a nine-inning duel with the Phillies. The White Sox top the Red Sox 7 to 6, while Ty Cobb is on the receiving end of two hits and a homeroff Vangilder as the Browns lose to the Athletics 7 to 6.

Lou Gehrig Tigers Babe Ruth Stoner Detroit Grover Cleveland Alexander Cardinals Philadelphia Phils Alex Chicago White Sox Red Sox Boston Vangilder Browns Ty Cobb Athletics

Baseball scores from the majors and minora

American League results include Washington 3 Cleveland 2 in ten innings and Chicago 7 Boston 6. New York and Detroit combined for 5 runs. Philadelphia 7 St Louis 6. National League notes St Louis 7 Philadelphia 0 with Chicago at Boston on wet grounds. American Association games Midineapolis 5 Indianapolis 4 Columbus 7 Kansas City 5 St Paul 7 Louisville 4 Toledo at Milwaukee with rain.

G.e New York Washington Cincinnati V. L. Pet Toledo Milwaukee Kansas City Minneapolis St Paul Indianapolis Eee Columbus Louisville Cleveland Detroit Chicago Boston Philadelphia St. Louis American Association Midineapolis St. Paul

Harris steals home in tenth to lift Nationals over Indians

In Cleveland July 11 Washington manager Bucky Harris stole home in the tenth inning to beat the Indians 3 to 2. Harris scored after Speaker walked and Goslin flied, Grant’s throw to second ignored Harris, and Reeves leaped to end the game. Speakers doubled with Rice and Harris scoring in the first. Marberry earned the win with Grant taking the loss.

Cleveland Bucky Harris Washington Nats Indians Buckeye Reeves Uhle Marberry Hadley Grimes Harris Speaker Goslin Judge Grant Spurgeon L. Sewell Rice

College Alumni seeks new athletic director in Indianapolis

Butler College Alumni athletic committee in Indianapolis is seeking a new athletic director and has reviewed several applicants including George Clark.

Indianapolis Butler College Alumni Athletic Committee George Clark

Dempsey and Sharkey Open Training Sessions in New York

At Lake George Dempsey swam 25 miles amid thousands as he sparred six rounds with six partners. he showed power but leaky defense. In New York Sharkey boxed seven rounds with various partners, dropping Johngr Urban and pushing his training toward a more aggressive, unguarded style.

Saratoga Springs N. Y Jack Dempsey Lake George Dempsey Raymond T. Baker Sidney Smith Benny Leonard Henry Lewis Martin Gallagher Washington D. C Toledo Jack Sharkey New York U.P Jack Sharkey Johgrr Urban Pittsburgh

Golfers Foot Becomes Named Sporting Ills

Cleveland July 11 Health Commissioner H L Rockwood announced a new ailment labeled golfers foot. He noted itchy feet among golf players and debated causes from low shoes in tall grass to shower baths. He called it a mild form of ring worm and warned untreated cases may become chronic.

Cleveland U.P H. L. Rockwood Rockwood

Minnesota football coach under committee review

The University of Minnesota football coach is under conference review after a committee discussion. Details remain confidential as the group assesses performance and program direction.

University of Minnesota

Sammy Mandell Halts Training for McGraw Bout

Detroit July 12 Sammy Mandell lightweight champion ends strenuous training for Friday night bout with Phil McGraw. Both managers report fighters in perfect condition.

Detroit Sammy Mandell Phil McGraw

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