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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1928

Page

2

Reds Shake Up Lineup for Third Game vs Giants

Cincinnati manager Jack Hendricks announced a lineup shakeup for the third game of the four game series with the Giants. Walla Pipp replaces George Kelly at first base and Pip Purdy moves into Marty Callaghan s spot in left field with a new batting order. Red Lucas returns to start Sunday after an arm injury and the Reds struggle with light hitting despite strong pitching as they trail 2 1.

Cincinnati Jack Hendricks Cincinnati Reds Giants Walla

Elkins to join U S Olympic team after showing form

Fatt Elkins, Nebraska star, may represent the United States at Amsterdam after certification by William Kennelly of the New York Athletic Club. The Olympic committee also barred Mate McGrath Roland Locke and Weems Baskin from competing in Amsterdam. Elkins sailed aboard the S S Berengeria to join the squad.

S. Roosevelt New York Elkins Berengeria Amsterdam United States Murray Hulbert Amateur Athletic Union

Bloomington Outfielder Near Death After Pitcher Hit

Walter Knox of Bloomington in the Three Eye league was struck in the temple by a pitched ball and was believed near death in Evansville Indiana. Wyatt of Evansville pitched the ball.

Evansville Ind Walter Knox Bloomington Wyatt

Tunney Reflects On Training Gaps And Dempsey Rematch

Gene Tunney defends his training plan amid criticism that inactivity has left him under prepared for the rematch with Jack Dempsey. He explains his philosophy of rest and selective road work, cites sparring partners Mays and Vidabeck, and recalls the seventh round incident that sparked his temper last year.

Tunney Mays Vidabeck Dempsey

Loughran Forecasts Knockout Of Latzo In Wilkes Barre

Unbeaten light heavyweight champion Tommy Loughran declares he will knock out Pete Latzo in tonight's Wilkes Barre bout. He has repeated the claim many times before with Latzo winning on points at Ebbetts Field. Fans expect Latzo to do the punching as Loughran relies on speed and strategy learned from Gene Tunney.

New York U.R Tommy Loughran Pete Latzo Leo Lomski Wilkes-Barre Latzo Loughran Pugilism Will

Tracksters Best Students at University of Michigan

University of Michigan statistics show track athletes as the top students across all sports branches. The report highlights track programs and academic performance among athletes.

University of Michigan

Home Run Club Leaders and Yesterday's Homers

Ruth and Gehrig top the American League list with 22 and 20 in a season that shows Hauser and Blue also among leaders. Carlton, Hornsby, Harper and Hafey appear for various teams as totals rise to 657 for the season between National and American leagues.

Ruth Yankees Gehrig Hauser Athletics Blue Browns

Tunney to Fly to New York for Heeney Title Fight

Speculator New York July 26. Gene Tunney announced he will fly from Speculator to New York on morning of July 26 for the heavyweight title bout with Tom Heeney. It would be the first time a reigning heavyweight champion flies from training camp to the fight site. Tex Rickard commented on the plan and Tunney hopes to have Commander Byrd pilot the plane.

Speculator N. Y U.P Gene Tunney New York Tom Heeney Tunney Stroudsburg Philadelphia Jack Dempsey Tex Rickard Commander Byrd

Quartet of Clever Ring Battlers Set for Marietta Show

Matchmaker Joe Murphy schedules two 10 round main events for July 25 at the Armory open air arena in Marietta. Colombo of Clarksburg faces Bobby Grant of Charleston W V in one bout. McFarland of Pittsburgh meets Louis Janita of Columbus in the other. Local fighter Paul Wanzo meets Herman Paugh in a four round bout.

Marietta Joe Murphy Armory Open Air Arena Joe Colombo Clarksburg Bobby Grant Charleston W. Va Jack McFarland Pittsburgh Louis Janita Columbus Columbo Willie Davies Young Sayler Grant Johnny Roberts McFarland Janita Lou Bloom Dickie McDonough Paul Wanzo Herman Paugh

Callow Faces Apathy In Freshman Crew Season

Rusty Callow, in his first year as Pennsyl vania crew coach, laments low student interest as a major handicap for the sport.

Rusty Callow Pennsylvania

Oliver Hartley Reports From Pomeroy Bend

Oliver Hartley sends word from Pomeroy Bend for the Messenger. Telephone him at 161 X or 236 L.

Oliver Hartley Pomeroy Bend Messenger

Meigs County Candidates Busy Amid Ballot News

In Pomeroy on July 16 a new political scheme surfaced with cards for H. D. Cook the liberal Republican U S Senate candidate showing a free ticket for a party in Luna Park Cleveland and prize drawings. Edwin James candidate for State Central Committeeman is in the Bend over the end of the week. 42 voting precincts exist in Meigs county up from 27 with woman suffrage and a November bond issue of about 20000 for up-town Lyons lots.

Pomeroy H. D. Cook U. S Luna Park Cleveland Edwin James Minersville Jackson County Ray Sutton Columbus Meigs County Lyons Board of Education

Meigs County Area and Officials Details

The inquiry seeks Meigs county area facts and asks for the state senator representing the district, Meigs county population, the year Pomeroy National Bank moved to its new building, the probate judge elect who died before taking office, and the year Ford Hunker left the Middleport postmastership and succeeded him.

Meigs County Meigs Coun Pomeroy National Bank Ford Hunker Middleport

Columbus Minister To Address Meigs County Church Men

Judge C E Peoples announced Dr W R Walker pastor of Indianola Church of Christ Columbus will speak at the Meigs County Christian Men's club meeting Friday July 27 at the Middleport church of Christ The Reverend Walker is noted author and lecturer with a life call from his Columbus congregation The subject will be The New Testament Church Damon D Watkins is president and G O Will secretary

Judge Peoples Churches of Christ Meigs County Walker New Testament Church Middleport Damon D. Watkins Uppers Plains Uppers Plains Joint High School G. O. Will Rutland

Gravel Bay Fire Nearly Destroys Gasoline Boat at Dam No 1

The Gravel Bay owned by Marietta Sand company was nearly destroyed by a fire sparked by backfiring engine in the cabin while docked in U S government locks at Dam No 1. Other notes include historic references to Lizzie Bay and Captain Robert M Boles aboard the O Niel and freight rate schedules announced by T C Poe for Pittsburg to Louisville.

Gravel Bay Marietta Sand Company U. S Dam No. 1 Lizzie Bay Cincinnati Madison Phil Anshutz Rose Mohienan Buckhill Bottom Wheeling Will Haptenstal Cheshire W. W. O'Niel Pittsburgh Robert M. Boles T. C. Poe Shippers Packet Company Betsy Ann General Wood Senator Cordill Louisville Parkersburg

Visitors and Relatives Gather in Charleston Area

Mrs Arthur Stuart and daughter Mary Jean of Charleston visit Mrs Stuart's parents Mr and Mrs Edwin Cook. Mrs W G Skinner of Morgantown WV stays with relatives. Beulah Brackin and Charles Jr Gauley Bridge WV visit in Charleston. Mrs Geffin Charleston and Genevieve Jenkins Dickinson WV visit Beech Street. Mrs Sarah Lant ill with R L Smith family. Mr and Mrs O H Osborn and D Miller end visit with Elmer Miller on Grant Street and return home to Columbus.

Arthur Stuart Mary Jean Charleston W. G. Skinner Morgantown W. Va Edwin Cook Middleport Bennetta Brackin Charles, Jr Gauley Bridge Frank Betz C. C. Carney Miss Brackin Martin Geffin Genevieve Jenkins Dickinson Sarah Lant R. L. Smith Grant Street Smiths O. H. Osborn D. &. Miller Elmer Miller Columbus

May Couple Plan Two Week Canada Camping Trip

Middleport residents Mr. and Mrs. Tom May of North Fourth and Coal Street depart with C. P. Williams and wife of Syracuse for a motor trip to Gores Landing Canada. They will pitch tent and camp for two weeks.

Middleport Tom May North Fourth Coal Street C. P. Williams Syracuse Gores Landing Canada

Winmore class met at Heath M E Sunday school

Middleport July 14 The Winmore class of the Heath M E Sunday school met Friday evening with Mrs R E Thompkins South Fifth avenue The assisting hostesses were Mrs C H Snider and Mrs C D Dutton Mrs Jennie Smith had charge of the lessons in the absence of the regular teacher.

Middleport Winmore Heath M. E R. E. Thompkins South Fifth Avenue C. H. Snider C. D. Dutton Jennie ‘Smith

Mrs. Rachel Rife Hosts D. of A. Birthday Dinner

Middleport on July 16 Mrs. Rachel Rife Cheshire entertained the D. of A. lodge for her birthday. Dinner guests included Mrs. H. B. Rusweell Mrs. Rebecca Stevens and many others. Guests of honor were Mrs. Emma Walker and Mrs. Helen Van Zant.

Middleport Rachel Rife Cheshire D. of A. Lodge Rife H. B. Rusweell Rebecca Stevens Ida Cunningham Helen Sayre Celia Youngland Etha Jones Sadie Durst Madge Taylor

Downings Plan Camp Trip to Eagle Creek Wisconsin

Mr and Mrs J B Downing with their daughter Jane depart Saturday by car for Eagle Creek Camp Wisconsin to spend several weeks. Also joining are Mrs Charles Singleton and daughter Nancy from Charleston.

Middleport J. B. Downing Rodney Downing Jane Eagle Creek Camp Wis Charles Singleton Nancy Charleston

Yankees and Giants Duel in Doubleheader Highlights

Fred Fitzsimmons pitched shutout magic as the Giants edged the Reds 2 to 1 with a run aided by a double in the eighth. Ruth and Gehrig homered for the Yankees in a doubleheader sweep over the Indians 3 to 0 and 6 to 4. Other results include McWeeney’s buzz ball for St. Louis and tight NL races as Brooklyn, Chicago, and St. Louis Labs posted wins and ties.

Fred Fitzsimmons Cincinnati Reds Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Yankees Cleveland Indians Ruth Gehrig New York Doug McWeeney St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Browns Washington Senators Chicago Cubs Phillies Philadelphia

Wisconsin keeps Lowman as coach, ends Schalk rumors

Wisconsin officials announced Guy Lowman would remain as coach of the varsity nine, halting speculation that Ray Schalk of the Chicago White Sox would take over. The decision ends the reported interest in Schalk and confirms Lowman’s continued leadership.

Ray Schalk Chicago White Sox Wisconsin Guy Lowman

Souders Awaits Recovery After Knight Templar Race Wreck

Detroit July 16 George Souders of Lafayette Ind. escaped serious injury overnight after a 100 mile Knight Templar sweepstakes wreck at the state fair dirt track. The 500 mile Indianapolis winner last year suffered a fractured left arm serious cuts and a possible skull fracture when his car skid overturned at the north turn. He was reported in fairly comfortable condition by a hospital today and may recover.

Detroit U.P George Souders Lafayette Ind Souders Indianapolis State Fair Mile

USC star Midge Gladman wins tri-state women’s title

Cincinnati July 16. Midge Gladman 19 of USC defeated Clara Louise Zinke of Cincinnati in straight sets 6-4 6-4 to claim the 26th annual tri-state tournament women’s championship.

Cincinnati A.R— Midge Gladman University of Southern California Clara Louise Zinke

Local land figures and names from early records

In January 1905 A I Hutchinson and Capt L N Gerber appear in a ledger with entries noting 26 189 in 1920 and an area of 412 square miles. Roy Gliilen, Jackson is listed among the names. The January references anchor the dated records and the 1915 entry cites Captain L N Gerber.

Roy Gliilen Jackson A. I. Hutchinson

Tunney-Speculator workout boosts title readiness

Heavyweight champion Gene Tunney trains at Speculator drawing a huge crowd. Reports say he is in peak condition and ready to defend his title against Billy Gibson. Tex Rickard notes Tunney’s fitness while Roy Howard films the buildup. contract signing and a $10,000 appearance guarantee are confirmed. July 26 contract posting set with the New York State Athletic Commission.

Tunney Rickard Roy Howard Scripps-Howard Speculator Howard Billy Gibson Gibson New York State Athletics Commission

Tunney Predicts Short Bout With Heeney at Yankee Stadium

United Press reports Gene Tunney doubts the Heeney bout will last 15 rounds at Yankee Stadium on July 26. Heeney and Tunney, regarded as rugged, are expected to press hard with Tunney claiming greater speed and power than in his Dempsey meetings, though a long layoff may have slowed him.

Speculator N. Y Gene Tunney Tom Heeney Yankee Stadium United Press Heeney Tunney Jack Dempsey Dempsey

Heeney Versus Tunney Rematch Set For Yankee Stadium

Promoter Tex Rickard said the next heavyweight title bout would be in England if Tom Heeney defeats Gene Tunney in New York at Yankee Stadium on July 26. He noted Jack Dempsey may return from retirement to challenge the winner for the American title.

New York U.R England Tom Heeney Gene Tunney Yankee Stadium Tex Rickard Speculator N. Y Jack Dempsey Henney America Rickard

Sunday Scores Across Leagues Highlight Tight Contests

In the American Association Kansas City coasted past Columbus 5 0 and then beat Columbus 9 4. Louisville routed Minneapolis 9 2 while Minneapolis defeated Louisville 7 4. Indianapolis earned a 7 3 win over St Paul and St Paul edged Indianapolis 4 3. Milwaukee defeated Toledo 9 7 and Toledo took 6 1. In the National League New York beat Cincinnati 2 1 and Chicago won 6 3 over Philadelphia with Brooklyn taking St Louis 2 1. Only games scheduled.

American Association Club W. L. Pet Indianapolis Bt. Paul Kansas City Minneapolis Toledo Milwaukee Louisville Columbus American Association St. Paul New York Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia Brooklyn St. Louis Cleveland Washington

New York Dominates Cleveland in Baseball Showdown

New York defeats Cleveland 3 0, then 6 4 in a doubleheader. St Louis tops Washington 6 4 in another matchup, highlighting a busy day of baseball across the league.

Games Today With Key Matchups Across Leagues

Columbus visits Milwaukee Toledo faces Kansas City Indianapolis goes to Minneapolis Louisville battles St Paul. The schedule highlights four western conference clashes and two midwest pairings in a busy game day across the circuit.

Scheduling Matches Across Four Cities

A roundup lists games with Boston at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Chicago Brooklyn at St Louis and New York at Cincinnati showing a busy slate across major leagues. Strong matchups feature prominent franchises in multiple markets.

Chicago at Boston St. Louis at Washington

Sports card notes list four NBA or baseball matchups including Chicago versus Boston and St. Louis versus Washington with Detroit at Philadelphia and Cleveland at New York slated for upcoming games.

Chicago Boston St. Louis Washington Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland New York

La Barba to Decide Ring Future After Evans Bout

Fidel La Barba notes his fighting future hinges on a strong showing against Huerta Evans in Los Angeles tomorrow night. If he regains his "old stuff" he will continue. otherwise he may retire.

Los Angeles U.R Fidel la Barba Huerta Evans la Barba

Coast guards search for drowned man in Lake Erie

Cleveland authorities report 25 year old Clarence Woodrich fell from a rowboat into Lake Erie near Gordon Park last night and is presumed drowned as coast guards conduct a search.

Cleveland U.K Coast Guards Clarence Woodrich Lake Erie Gordon Park

Akron District Golf tourney opens at Fairlawn

July 16 Akron date says play begins tomorrow at Fairlawn Golf Club in the Akron District Golf Association annual tournament. District professionals are favored to win the title. Dave Campbell, last year's titlist, will not defend his crown.

Akron U.P Fairlawn Akron District Golf Association Dave Campbell

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