Former Champion Predicts Early Victory in River Trade
Pomeroy July 18 The Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation issues a book Our Runaway Rivers Put Them to Work highlighting river delivery for steel products on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. The company notes 60 activity points today and offers free copies on request.
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Imeroy
Jonesughlin Steel Corporation
Pionin
Ohio
Mississippi
S&s. Bradley
Jones & Laughlin Tr
Lower
Cairo
Ill
Death of Hunter Pinioned Under Rock Recalled
Syracuse July 18 A memory from Bowmans Run Nease settlement road recalls the year before the Spanish American War accident when Fred Buck of Pomeroy was digging for groundhogs and a six foot long stone pinned him beneath earth. Buck aged 50 left a wife and eight children. Will Matthewson and Brank Holter freed the body within half an hour.
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Syracuse
Bowman's Run-Nease
Fred Buck
Pomeroy Precinct
Buck
Will Matthewson
Brank Holter
Mr. Buck
Pomeroy Couple Plans Move West for Wife Health
Mr and Mrs Hamilton Karr of Breezy Heights plan to move to Montrose Colorado as soon as Mrs Karr recovers from a serious asthma attack. She is the daughter of county surveyor Ellis Hysell and his wife.
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Pomeroy
Hamilton Karr
Breezy Heights
Montrose
Colo
Spray for Cooling Moths Sets Orchard Spraying Dates
Pomeroy notes from the farm office list dates for spraying to combat cooling moths in orchards. In Ohio river counties, applications run July 19 to 26, with a second generation later and potentially troublesome if timing is missed. August sprays should not exceed three pounds of arsenate.
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Pomeroy
Farm Eau
Ohio River
Meteoric Rise of Heinie Schuble with the Cards
Heinie Schuble rose from a Houston sandlot ball player to regular shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals. He progressed through three St. Louis farm teams in Texas, International, and Three-Eye leagues before filling the injured Tommy Thevenow’s position and proving himself in the big club.
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Heinie Schuble
Houston
Tex
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis
Schuble
Tommy Thevenow
Dust control guidance for leaded water and two applications
The fragment notes two advised applications and references dust use in relation to a lead scenario involving approximately 109 gallons of water. It preserves the limited readable facts and suggests further context from the source.
Vacation Plans Hit With Local Post Clerk Family
Mail clerk Jesse Brewster of the Pomeroy post office and his wife began a vacation near Columbus. George H. Parker, banker, and his wife will spend time at Lakeside for their annual holiday.
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Pomeroy
Jesse Brewster
Brewster
Columbus
George H. Parker
Lakeside
B&O River Division Edges Toward Heavier Trains with Bridges
NEW BRIDGES POMEROY July 18 The B and O river division readies for heavier rolling stock by installing new bridges. Last week a Pond creek span was laid across 110 foot long 9 foot girders. Another 40 foot bridge was added nearby.
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Pomeroy
B. & O. River Division
Pond Creek
Local residents on visits and trips across Ohio in early summer
Mr and Mrs Phil Meter Jr with son traveled Saturday by auto visiting Follawsbee Wheeling and other relatives. Mrs E D Will and daughter Dorothy in Columbus with the Deffenbachers. Rural Carrier Laban Hill takes annual vacation with Mrs Hill and Oma visiting Hamilton Ohio. Lawrence Reuter visiting Columbus for a moulders convention. George Ebersbach returns from Florida noting work near finish and future North focus. Myra Burkett visits Columbus. Woodrow and Eleanor, children of Oliver Mills, committed to the Children's Home. Preel and Norris sell large potatoes at Letart Falls market, 22 potatoes equal a third of a bushel.
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Phil Meter, Jr
Follawsbee
Wheeling
E. D. Will
Dorothy
Columbus
Deffenbacher
Laban Hill
Hill
Miss Oma
Golda Kerrs
Hamilton
Ohio
Lawrence Reuter
Reuter
George Ebersbach
Ebersbach
Florida
Myra Burkett
Woodrow
Eleanor
Oliver Mills
Preel
Norris
Letart Falls
Tilden Defends National Clay Court Title in Opening Round
William Tilden II, long a dominant figure on American tennis, begins defense of the National Clay Courts singles title as a youthful field emerges. Seeded players include Junior Coen, Johnny Hennessey, and Clarence Griffin, with Coen facing Ty Gobb Jr. in a notable first round matchup.
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Clyde G. Byers
United Press
Detroit
Mich
U.P
William T. Tilden
Junior Coen
Kansas City
Tilden
Johnny Hennessey
Indianapolis
Clarence “Peck” Griffin
San Francisco
Young Coen
Ty Gobb, Jr
Baseball Scores From A Rainy Day At The Stadium
Weather affected play with Boston and Cleveland rain delaying action. Scores include Washington 7 Chicago 4 New York 5 St Louis 4 Detroit 5 Philadelphia 4. National League St Louis 5 Brooklyn 3 Chicago at New York on wet grounds. American Association Toledo 8 Minneapolis 7 Milwaukee 3 Indianapolis 2 St Paul 13 Columbus 45 Kansas City 8 Louisville 4.
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Boston
Cleveland
Washington
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Detroit
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Toledo
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Columbus
Kansas City
Louisville
G . L. Pet
W. L
Pittsburgh
Brookly
SRS
Cincinnati
American Association
V. L Pet
Pani
Etree
Wray Brown Wins Missouri Valley Tennis Title Again
In Omaha on July 13 Wray Brown the ranking American tennis player defeated Junior Coen of Kansas City to clinch the Missouri Valley title for the second consecutive year 8-2 6-2 6-0.
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Omaha
Nebr
Wray Brown
Junior Coen
Kansas City
Mellano Sold to Philadelphia Athletics
Richmond report says Joe Mellano third baseman of the Wilson Virginia League club has been sold to the Philadelphia Athletics. He will report after the current season ends.
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Richmond
Joe Mellano
Wilson
Virginia
Philadelphia Athletics
Four Home Runs by Clay Hopper Sets Record in Three-Eye League
Quincy reports Clay Hopper of Danville hit four home runs in a single game, a Three-Eye League record and tied for the major high mark set by Ed Delehanty in 1896. Hopper’s three teammates also homered in the same contest.
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Quincy
Clay Hopper
Danville
Ed Delehanty
Phillies
Hopper
Glouster Sox Defeat York Team 2-0 in No-Hit Pitching Show
Glouster White Sox beat a Nelsonville squad 2-0 as Beans Gormley pitched a no hit, no run game with 17 strikeouts. Duffy matched with one hit allowed, but errors by Nelsonville led to the two decisive runs. Glouster’s defense provided flawless support.
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Glouster
Hallam
Gormley
Hemsley
Stedman
Johnston
Craft
Leach
Wallace
Nelsonville
Evans
lColemore
Wright
Hillary
Push Champion Detroit Promises Lightweight Challenge
Eddie Kane, manager of Sammy Mandell the lightweight champion, announced a campaign to have Mandell meet the top challengers in the division after Mandell’s 10 round decision over Phil McGraw of Detroit.
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Detroit
Eddie Kane
Sammy Mandell
Mandell
Phil McGraw
Cobb Struggles Hitless in Two World Series Appearances
Ty Cobb failed to reach .250 in two of the three World Series he played, reflecting a rough postseason showing. The statement notes his limited production across multiple championship series and highlights his overall World Series batting record.
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Ty Cobb
Another Cohen on Trial Trials for Sydney Cohen with Giants
The New York Giants plan a trial for Sydney Cohen, brother of Andy Cohen. The case centers on an upcoming audition or tryout arrangement with the team.
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Cohen
New York Giants
Sydney Cohen
Andy
Beaumont Club Adopted by Galloway and Robertson
Manager James G. Galloway and catcher Claude Robertson have become owners of the Beaumont club in the Texas League, consolidating leadership and control of the team.
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James G. Galloway
Claude Robertson
Beaumont
Will Play Pro Football
Pid Purdy the Seattle outfielder plans to quit baseball in September to return to professional football. He aims to play again for a pro team this year.
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Pid” Purdy
Seattle
Been Disappointment Becomes Earl Whitehill Pitching Ace?
Earl Whitehill, once the pitching ace of Detroit, has performed poorly this season, emerging as the least effective member of the staff and drawing concern from fans and management.
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Earl Whitehill
Detroit
Lou Geh Rig Sets Big Bet Over Ruth Home Run Record
The rumor asks how much money Lou Geh Rig would offer if he breaks Babe Ruths 59 home run record this year. Ruth earns 70 000 dollars annually.
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Lou Gehrig
Babe Ruth
Babe
Carson Bigbee Fails to Win Seat tle Club Spot
Joe Carson Bigbee, former Pittsburgh outfielder, could not secure a place with the Seattle club as tryouts ended.
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Joe Carson Bigbee
Pittsburgh
Seattle
Gilbey Seeks Record for Carnation Buttonhole Streak
London honors Sir Walter Gilbey who has worn a carnation in his buttonhole every day for 35 years seeking recognition for the long standing habit.
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Flower Record
London
Walter Gilbey
Dempsey Predicts Early Knockout For Sharkey
Dempsey told United Press he would KO Sharkey in the early rounds, likely within three, and if it goes long he would win by decision. He touted his conditioning and rivaled Babe Ruth in youth, while Flynn and Herman, Shade, and Burke serve as sparring partners in White Sulphur Springs. Sharkey tapered off training, with Tex Rickard and 2060 spectators noting the looming title bout.
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White Sulphur Springs
N. Y
U.R
Jack Dempsey
Jack Sharkey
Dempsey
United Press
Toledo
Babe Ruth
Firpo
Tunney
Flynn
Tillie Kid Herman
Dave Shade
Marty Burke
Gus Wilson
Belmont Hotel
New York
WUP
Tex Rickard
Sharkey
Rickard
McGraw’s 1927 pennant hopes and first base lessons
The writer notes the National League pennant pursuit in 1927 and recalls McGraw as a player. The figures suggest an object lesson for players with limited first base experience, offering comfort and guidance through past records and performance.
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McGraw
New League Rumored With Johnson Head
A third major league may launch in 1928 with Ban Johnson likely to promote and pilot the venture. Six capitalists back the plan, eyeing cities including Chicago Detroit St Louis and Pittsburgh, with Johnson’s leadership expected to ease financing and fan support.
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Johnson
New York
Ban Johnson
National League
B. B. Johnson
American League
Chicago
Charlea Comiskey
Detroit
St. Louis
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Phil Ball
8&J. Louis
Ball
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington
Outsider Triumphs in Chicago City Tennis Championship
Johnny Hennessey of Indianapolis upset Emmett Pare to win the Chicago city tennis title for the first time in the tournament's history. Pare took the first set 8-6 but Hennessey captured the next two sets 6-3 and 6-1 to claim the championship.
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Chicago
Chicago City
Johnny Hennessey
Indianapolis
Emmett Pare
Gehrig Ties Ruth With No 30 Home Run
Yankees beat Browns 5 4 as Meusel homers in eighth inning and Gehrig’s 30th of the season ties Babe Ruth's 1927 mark. McManus triples for Detroit in 9th. Deviveros bunts to spark Phillies loss. Speaker collects four hits in Washington win over Chicago. Cardinals rally past the Dodgers 5 3 after a late inning surge.
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Bob Meusel
New York Yankees
St. Louie
Buster Gehrig
Babe Ruth
Meusel
Gehrig
Yankees
Marty McManus
Devivero
Detroit
Philadelphia
Deviveros
Tris Speaker
Walter Johnson
Washington
Chicago White Sox
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Vance
Cardinals
Ray-Glos Defeated by Chillicothe Team in 2-1 Game
Grayson Ray-Glo baseball team traveled to Chillicothe and lost 2 to 1 to the Mead Paper and Pulp company squad. Wirf pitched eight innings for Chillicothe, facing 25 batters. Ray-Glo had three hits off Wirf while Mead’s Christy collected seven. A highlight was Schilder’s barehanded line drive catch in center. Whitlatch finished the mound for Athens.
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Grayson Ray-Glo
Chillicothe
Mead Paper and Pulp Company
Wirf
Ray-Glos
Meads
Christy
Darnell
Schilder
Whitlatch
Athens
Estelle Taylor Goes Into Hiding Over Dempsey Sharkey Fight
Estelle Taylor wife of Jack Dempsey begins avoiding crowds in Los Angeles to escape questions about her husband's July 21 bout with Jack Sharkey. Fans recognize her and press if Dempsey can beat Sharkey.
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Los Angeles
U.P
Estelle Taylor
Jack Dempse
Jack Sharkey
Miss Taylor
Dempsey
Sharkey
National pro football season opens September 24 at Philadelphia
The schedule meeting announced the opening game between Dayton and the Eagles in Philadelphia on September 24. Benny Friedman, Michigan’s All American quarterback last year, will play for Cleveland this season.
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Green Bay
Wis
Philadelphia
Daytona Triangles
Benny Friedman
Michigan
Cleveland
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Rock
Frigidaire
Ice-Man
Te Automotive Battery & Electric
K. of P. Bldg
B. & O. Railroad
Pomeroy Briefs
Pickett
Coen
Mellano Sold
Glouster Sox
York
Ice
Athens Lee & Storage Co
K. C
Henry L. Farrell
The
Athens Home Telephone Co
Bambing
Homer
Yanks
Browns
Estelle
Grae
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