Reds Remain Contenders Amidst Giants Series Debate
In a July 14 1926 analysis John B Foster notes the Reds home success and rising challenge from the Giants Cubs and others. Cincinnati's pitching and lineup changes draw attention as the pennant race tightens and teams vie for control of the National League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Foster
Consolidated
New York
Cincinnati
Reds
Giants
Cincy
West
Phillies
Scott
Emmer
Pinelli
Chicago
St. Louis
Pittsby
Joe McCarthy
English Athletes Train Limits Do Not Always Bind
Lawrence Perry reports that English track collegians training for an Oxford Cambridge match at Stamford Bridge faced no prohibitions on alcohol tobacco or food while American athletes followed strict limits. English teams won on endurance events suggesting climate and training culture influence performance.
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Lawrence Perry
Consolidated Press
New York
Princeton
Cornell
Oxford - Cambridge
Stamfour Bridge
England
Western Hemisphere
Rhodes
Rugger
Heffherring
Oxford
Willis Harper Wins 1926 Marbles Championship
Willis Harper from Bevier Kentucky dubbed the little colonel dominates Danny Gore in the finals at Atlantic City after advancing through Springfield Massachusetts to claim the 1926 United States Marbles title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Harper
Little Colonel
Bevier, Ky
United States
Danny Gore
Springfield
Mass
Atlantic City
Berlenbach and Delaney Rest for Tomorrow's Title Bout
New York July 14 A R Paul Berlenbach light heavy weight champion and Jack Delaney his top rival rested after a long training camp. They plan to meet in a 15 round title match at Ebbets Field tomorrow night with weigh in set for the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A.R
Paul Berlenbach
Jack Delaney
Ebbets’ Fields
Letter from 1914 arrives for Charles Blair in Blockley
A Birmingham mailed letter dated 1914 for Charles Blair has arrived in Blockley. Blair died eleven years ago.
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Blockley
Ang
Birmingham
Charles Blair
Blair
Reds win wild free hitting affair over Phillies 10 to 7
Cincinnati tops Philadelphia 10 to 7 as Everett Scott debuts with a single before spraining an ankle. Donohue earns the win for the Reds while Bentley takes the loss for Philadelphia in a high scoring afternoon.
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Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Everett Scott
Reds
Friberg
Bentley
aLeach
Knight
Ulrich
Piercee
Cincinnati Brhoa
Zitzmann
Pinelli
Roush
Walker
Hargrave
Dressen
Critz
Scott
Emmer
bChristensen
Picinich
Donohue
Peecses Laicas
Cimeinmatt
Wrightstone
Pipp
Huber
Nixon
Mokan
Leach
Christensen
Alker
Balla
Lucas
Pierce
Four Men face charges in chicken theft case in Pomeroy
Eli Lemaster John Barringer Alonzo Reed and others appeared before Justice Osborn on a hens theft charge from Mrs. Cora McBride near Tuppers Plains. About 35 hens were stolen twelve recovered at Rice Store Chester. Reed says he found the birds and was paid hush money. All four men bound over to the grand jury. several witnesses testified innocence.
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Pomeroy
Eli
Lemaster
John Barringer
Alonzo Reed
Reed
McBrides
Cincinnati
Comton
Chester
T le
A. R. to Host Lawn Party in Imeroy
The Children of the American Revolution plan a lawn party Wednesday July 1 on Main Street Bam Moore lawn. Miss Em is head of the Return chapter of the American Revolution and will cooperate with the junior group. The affair features a short program.
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Aries Prail
Imeroy
Children
The
Bam Moore
Matin Street
Organizwe
Return
American Revolu
D. of A. Theordorus Council Hosts Tea Gathering
Twenty five members of the D. of A. Theordorus council were entertained with tea Monday evening at the home of Mrs. A. C. Tracy on Scgamore street. The local council plans future social events to raise funds for the drill team’s trip to Columbus August 17 to compete with two other teams, including Cleveland, at the Neil house.
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Pomeroy
D. of A. Theordorus Council
A. C. Tracy
Scgamore Street
Neil
Columbus
Cleveland
U. S. Captain Visits Middleport On Hospital Plan
Captain G W Spoerry of the Army visiting Middleport during a Midwest tour. He travels to meet supreme representatives in states to push a Knights of Pythias Arizona proposition before the supreme lodge. Ohio reps reside in Cleveland Springfield Van Wert and Middleport as the plan aims to fund a hospital.
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Philippine Islands
Spoerry
Middleport
Fides Lodge No. 210
Knights of Pythias
James T. Lewis
Fides Lodge
Kenova
W. Va
Columbus
Pomeroy
G. W. Spoerry
United States Army
Douglas
Arizona
Poerry
United States
Supreme
Knights of Pythias of
Supreme Lodge
Chicago
Ohio Supreme
Cleve- Springfield
van Wert
Ernest Davidson Sentenced to Six Months in Jail
Ernest Davidson known as Rinky Dink appeared before Probate Judge Cora B. Roberts in Pomeroy and was sentenced to six months in the local jail after pleading guilty to contributing to the delinquency of a Vermont Brown, a young girl near Five Points. He must also pay costs and a $1000 fine. The girl is a ward of the court and is staying with grandparents at Five Points while arrangements are made for a maternity home transfer. Davidson began serving the sentence on Tuesday.
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Pomeroy
Ernest Davidson
Rinky Dink
Cora B. Roberts
Vermont Brown
Five Points
Columbus
Davidson
Grace Guild Bridge Evening at Mrs Ebersbach Home
Pomeroy notes the Grace guild of the Episcopal Church will host a bridge gathering at the home of Mrs Theodore Ebersbach this afternoon and this evening for entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Grace Guild of the
Episcopal Church
Bridge
Theodore Ebersbach
Zwilling and Ralph Wed at Sacred Heart Church
John Zwilling, 26, son of Michael Zwilling of Pomeroy, married Joasie Marie Ralph, daughter of Dayton Ralph, this morning at Sacred Heart church in Pomeroy. The ceremony was conducted by Father Theodore Iger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
John Zwilling
Michael Zwilling
Joasie Marie Ralph
Dayton Ralph
Theodore Iger
Sacred Heart Church
Parties Agree Withdraw Case In Local Collision
Pomeroy July 14 Otto Higginbottom was arrested by local officers on charges filed by R E Guthrie. The two men had an automobile collision Sunday and faced driving charges pending dismissal after agreement.
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Higginbottom
Pomeroy
Otto Higginbottom
Guthrie
Middleport Man Dies During Transfusion at Huntington Hospital
Ed Lasher 49 died at Hatfield Koessier hospital in Huntington during a blood transfusion. A former Middleport resident, he passed away Wednesday leaving family and friends in mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ed Lasher
Hatfield- Koessier Hospital
Huntington
Yesterday's Scoreboard Highlights and Key Games
Jack Fournier tied the league record with three homers as the Dodgers beat the Cardinals 12 to 10. Athletics beat St. Louis 3 to 2 to narrow the gap behind the Yankees. New York lost to Detroit 4 to 3. Cincinnati topped Washington 10 to 7 while Washington outslugged Chicago 13 to 9. Hack Wilson homered in Chicago's 2 to 1 win over Boston.
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Jack Fournier
Dodgers
Cardinals
Brooklyn
Hack Wilson
Chicago
Boston
Women Bring Wightman Cup Home From Europe
The American women’s tennis team returns to New York aboard the Majestic after a two month tour in France and England with the Wightman cup. Captain Mary Browne, Helen Wills, Elizabeth Ryan, and Marion Jessup lead the squad. They are greeted by a USLTA committee at the pier and invited to a Vanderbilt hotel dinner with souvenirs.
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New York
France
England
Mary K. Browne
Helen Wills
Elizabeth Ryan
Marion Zinderstein Jessup
the Pier
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Jones W. Mersereau
Julian 8. Myrick
Edward B. Moss
Vanderbilt Hotel
Miss Wills
Molla Mallory
Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman
Miner Arrest Warrant Over Alleged Child Abuse Confession
A warrant was issued for Joe Morine a miner in Bellaire for burning his son's hands to force a confession to stealing a small amount of money. The incident was reported July 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellaire
Joe Morine
Funeral services held for brother of John Glover
Funeral services were held at Hunt following the death of John Glover's brother. The brief notice identifies the survivor as the sibling and notes the family’s mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Glover
Hunt
Entertains Club Middleport At Home And Coffee Shop
Mrs. Dan Sullivan entertained the 500 club at her home in Middleport this afternoon. Guests later went to the Mary Jane coffee shoppe for refreshments.
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Entertains Club
Middleport
Dan Sullivan
500 Club
Mary Jane
Visit in Kentucky Middleport
Richard Root Lawrence Curtis Preston Snowden Joe Hecox Clarence Sanborn and Edgar Pratt left Tuesday evening for a month long visit to Fort Thomas Kentucky.
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Kentucky Middleport
Richard Root
Lawrence Curtis
Preston Snowden
Joe Hecox
Clarence Sanborn
Edgar Pratt
Fort Thomas
Leonard Funeral Today In Middleport
Charles Leonard funeral services were held this afternoon at the Baptist church in Middleport. Burial followed at Cheshire cemetery.
Baseball scores from a mixed sports day
The report lists multiple games across American Association National League and American League. Notable results include Indianapolis defeating Columbus 10 0 and Indianapolis then beating Kansas 10 9. Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 10 7 Chicago won 2 1 St Louis beat Brooklyn 12 10 New York Pittsburgh noted. Cleveland toppled Boston 6 1 Washington defeated Chicago 14 9 Philadelphia over St Louis 3 2 Detroit won 5 4 New York edged Detroit 5 4 and more scores appear.
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American Association
Milwaukee
Esses
Indianapoli
Kansas City
Toledo
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Columbus
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
St Louis
Chicago
Brooklyn
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Fear of
Washington
Cleveland
Escocesss
Detroit
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Indianapolis
Kansas
St. Louis
New York-Pittsburgh
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Sports Schedule Roundup Shows City Rivalries Across Leagues
The list lists matchups including Toledo at Louisville, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, Brooklyn visiting St. Louis, Boston at Chicago, New York at Pittsburgh, Cleveland at Boston, St. Louis at Philadelphia, Chicago at Washington, and Detroit at New York with no other games scheduled.
Shawnee Open leaders in second round at Shawnee
Johnny Farrell led with 140 as the second round began in the Shawnee Open at Shawnee on the Delaware. Bill Mehlhorn and Bobby Cruikshank stood next with 145 each, setting the pace for the afternoon.
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Shawnee
Delaware
Johnny Farrell
Bill Mehlhorn
Bobby Cruikshank
Nurmi defeats Wide in English mile at Stockholm
Paavo Nurmi of Finland, world champion, beat Edwin Wide of Sweden in a one mile race in Stockholm. Nurmi clocked four minutes 11.9 seconds while Wide finished in four minutes 13.7 seconds.
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Stockholm
Paavo Nurmi
Finland
Edwin Wide
Wide
Provision firm orders clerks manicured daily
In Leicester England a local provision dealer orders its staff to receive daily manicures as part of a company grooming standard. The move aims to present a neat professional image for customers and colleagues.
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Leicester
Eng
Boy Steals Gems Worth 15000 From London Woman
A boy stole a jewelry case valued at 15000 from Mrs. J. T. Wigan at Charing Cross station in London. The jewels were reported missing and police launched an investigation into the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
J. T. Wigan
Charing Cross Station
Rain Cancels City League Game. Graysons vs Eagles Reserved
The Hewitt Bodens and Studebakers could not play last night due to rain. Tonight the Graysons and the Eagles are set to clash for top honors in the city league.
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Hewitt-Bodens
Studebakers
Graysons
Eagles
Bob Noll Captures Southeast Ohio Golf Championship
Bob Noll won the Southeast Ohio tournament in Marietta with a 168 score, leading Marietta to the team win. Teams included Athens, Cambridge, Lancaster, Marietta, Portsmouth, Gallipolis, Jackson and Chillicothe, with individual runners up Reuter 172 and Johnson 172.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Noll
Marietta
Athens
Cambridge
Lancaster
Portsmouth
Gallipolis
Jackson
Chillicothe
Jake Reuter
George Alexander
M. Johnson
Johnson
Stewart
Bright
Alexander
Spangler
Benton
Ferguson
Barrett
Ketcher
Bishop of
R. W. Finsterwald
Fishop
Walter Barrett
Butch Grover
Jake Relter
Edwin Chubb
Jake Teiter
Jackson County Club
Wellston
Final Stanford baseball tour ends in row in Osaka
The Stanford University baseball team’s Japan tour ended in Osaka with an abusive row over umpire decisions. Police were needed to calm the scene as Daimai Club players jeered the American side and tempers flared after a Japanese umpire’s call.
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J. Russell Kennedy
Osaka
Japan
Stanford University
California
Tokyo
Daimai
Dorby
Glouster to trade Bert Grimm for Harry Rasp boosts outfield
Western Ohio League directors meet at Coshocton to tighten rules. Glouster trades Bert Grimm to Coshocton for outfielder Harry Rasp, a key addition to strengthen a leaky left field. Rasp to debut against Newark. Mike Bakes to start for Newark with Meade and Withem anchored by Glouster.
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Western Ohio League
Coshocton
Glouster
Harry Rasp
Bert Grimm
Legion
Robertson
Frank Miller
Heinie Mead
Sam Withem
Grimm
Rasp
Newark
New Philly
Mike Bakes
Oilers
Legion Club
Hienie
Mead
Zanesville
W. Stiff
Schwietzer
L. Stiff
DeFrance
Fessler
Dennison
Naylor
Bakos
Smith
Hanna P
Pratt
D. Earich
G. Rasp
Guynan
Irs
Earich
H. Rasp
Ge White
C. Mead
Withem
Beveridge
Pierre
Earl Johnston Improved at Grant Hospital Chauncey
July 14 Chauncey Earl Johnston of this city is reported slightly improved at Grant hospital Columbus after lockjaw from stepping on a rusty nail. Doctors expect a week to determine outcome and two nurses tend him. Mrs Johnston is with him as relatives and local residents are noted. GUESTS FROM INDIANA CHAUNCEY July 14 Mr Spearry and family of Chauncey host for a few days. Other visitors from Mishawaka Springfield Dayton Steubenville The Plains and Bellaire are listed.
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Chauncey
Earl Johnston
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Ben Fielder
Indiana
Charles Spearry
Isaac Mates
Grant and
Dorothy
Mishawaka
Millfield
Deceatur Tippie
Springfield
Etna Kemp
Dayton
Ruth James
Tippie
Kemp
Jerome Stephenson
Athens County
Lucy Surgeon Returns Home After Weekend Visit
Mrs. Lucy Surgeon returns to The Mains in Chauncey after a week end spent with relatives in Zanesville Cambridge and Byesville. She is accompanied home by Mr and Mrs William Young and two children of Zanesville and Miss Mary E Culberson of Byesville who joined at The Plains. Mrs Young is a niece to Mrs Burgeon.
Aged Woman Amanda Sayer Lingers At 89
Mrs Amanda Sayer age 89 on the Fourth of July is seriously ill with heart trouble and infirmities. She grows weaker at her granddaughter Mrs W D Hines home in East Converse Street. Her daughters Mrs Ella Tedrick and Mrs Margaret Linscott care for her.
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Chauncey
Amanda Sayer
W. D. Hines
East Converse Street
Ella Tedrick
Margaret Linscott
Columbus
Sayer
Date 1824 Carved on Turtle Found in Pennsylvania Field
Boyd Waters, son of Mr and Mrs E Walters of Akersville Fulton County Pa, found a sand turtle in a field bearing the carved name Amariah Akers and the date 1824. The inscription suggests the turtle carried the great grandfather’s name and a link to the Akers family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Boyd Waters
8. E. Walters
Akersville
Fulton Counity
Amariah Akers
Mr. Akern
Mrs Martha Sayers Improves After Illness
Chauncey July 14 Mrs Martha Sayers an aged Mi field resident has been ill at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs J B Wade at that place and is reported greatly improved after a period of illness.
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Chauncey
Martha Sayers
Mifield
J. BR. Wade
Scouts Meet Chauncey July 14 Troop One Meeting
The regular meeting of Troop One Chauncey Boy Scouts was held at their building Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Troop One
Chauncey Boy Scouts
The Plains Personal Notices of Weekend Guests and Travel
The Plains society column lists weekend visits and travels. Arthur Burchfield and family visited the Augustine home at Sugar Creek. Others include Barker from Athens and Barber of Nelsonville, plus Jack McAllister moving to Bremen for work.
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Plains
Arthur Burchfield
Raymond Augustine
Sugar Creek
Floyd Barker
Athens
Elizabeth Barber
Nelsonville
George
Gabriel, Jr
Jack McAllister
Bremen
Robert Hawk
Columbus
J. W. Hawk
H. L. McDonald
Pomeroy
the Plains
Darrel Moore
Junior
Barnesville
Ohio
Charles Grear
Earl Cowan
Vore Ridge
M. ©. Bryan
Ella Edgar
Local Notes From Chauncey And Surrounding Towns
Thomas Betts returns home from Richland Ohio after visiting sister Mrs Pearl Atwood. Joe Davis and family of Chauncey spent Sunday with friends in Congo Ohio. Ardage visitors attend Christy church Endeavor fairy play in Chauncey. F E Wharton and family visit Chauncey. Henry F Staffinger, daughter-in-law visiting. Mrs Charles Leffler recovering from a fall injuries. Iva Craig visits sister Mrs Vint Cunningham in Armadale before returning to Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Betts
Pearl Atwood
Richland
Ohio
Joe Davis
Chauncey
Congo
FE. C. Wharton
Ruth
Louise
Neal Hessel
Jess Henry
Henry Gordon
Elmer Bingman
Thelma
Ardage
Christy Church Endeavor Society
F. H. Staffinger
Dugh
Henry F Staffinger
Harry Thompson
Staffinger
Charles Leffler
Iva Craig
Armadale
Vint Cunningham
Columbus
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Emma Owens
Magnetic Springs
Allie Mauch
Holzer
Bob Brown
Frank Leifiet
Foster Reed
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Point Pleasant
Charles Murray
Hester Thompson
Ella Miller
Elizabeth Seyfried
Liberty Avenue
Ill
Richard Groogan
H. E. Thomas
White Cross Hospital
W. E. Stansbury
Third Street Fa
Rude Tuskerman
Thomas Davis
Edwin Hull
Salt St. Marie
Anna Margaret
Garnet Burchett
Herb Edwards
Charles Dawson
Charles, Jr
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Stanford
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Edward Akers
Hebbardsville
Margaret Spellman
Roscoe Haynes
Steubenville
Iva Weat
Floyd Linscott
Charles
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Evelyn
Orbiston
Ellen
Grace Jones
Addie Post
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