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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1926

Page

6

Manesville Falls as Glouster Wins Rain-Delayed Clash

Hienie Mead masterfully shuts out Barnesville as Glouster beats them in eight innings halted by rain. Mead extends his scoreless streak to 19 innings, with Glouster moving to third place and within a game and a half of league leaders New Phillies.

Legionnaires of Glouster Hienie Mead Barnesville Hilltoppers Beveridge Coshocton Twin Cities Phillies Newark Zanesville Hienie Jordan Mead Pratt Barnesville Smith G. Rasp D. Earich Corbin H. Earich D.earich H. Rasp White Cambridge

Solario Valued as Age Horse in Turf Debate

British writers hail Solario as the horse of the century while Americans debate if Man o War could match his distance running prowess. Frankie ONeil weighs in that Solario and Man o War are top rivals, with Solario famed for endurance and distance prowess.

Solario James Rutherford Ose Tracery Wyost Aga Khan Paris Frankie O'Neil Europe Diario Man o'War o’War Man o’War Shoulder

Two Racers Die In Wrecks On Indiana Tracks

Fort Wayne Indiana July 19 Jack Perry 35 of Alexandria died in a speedway auto crash at Can til iore Park racing Sunday. Crown Point Illinois July 19 Sonny Talamont 28 of Chicago was killed when his dirt track racer overturned and was struck by a second car at the American Legion races.

Indiana Fort Wayne Ind Jack Perry Alexandria Ft. Wayne Perry Crown Point Sonny Talamont Chicago

Cleveland Defeats Washington 5 to 3 in Free Scoring Affair

Cleveland broke a two year hitting drought against Washington with a five to three win. Manager Speaker led the visitors with a triple and a pivotal eighth inning double starting the rally. Donohue allowed two walks as McGraw yielded two, with errors by Walker and Roush shaping the score in a ragged game.

Washington Cleveland Coveleskie Speaker POONA Abeedie Emmer Pinelli Donohue Cincinnati Brooklyn Walker Roush Christensen Herman Butler Pipp Critz Marriott Marianville Fournier McGraw Ry Donohue Fewster A. Jamieson Spurgeon Burns J. Sewell Summa L. Sewell Weeses Lutzke Padgett Karr P Stew Ishaute H. Ova McNeely S&s. Harris Rice Myer Goslin Judge Bluege Ruel Shaute

Man o' War Retired to Stud After Break Down

Rumors swirl in English turf circles that Man o' War, short of work and possibly not sound, would retire to stud after an easy win. The betting surged into the hundreds of thousands despite questions about his condition and future.

Man o’War

Tuesday's five best radio features

Tuesday night radio lineup includes WEAF Hook Up at 9 p m with Easy Standard time features from Jackson Kinsey baritone and Valencia orchestra on KGO Oakland 361 pm Pacific Standard. KFAB Lincoln 241 8 06 pm Central features university program. WEAF Hookup 10 pm Eastern daylight Bruce Benjamin tenor with Walter Golde.

WEAF Max Jacob Chamber Symphony Jackson Kinsey KGO Oakland Pacific Standard Valencia KFAB Lincoln Central Standard WIJX New York WGY Schenectady WRC Washington the Keystoners Bruce Benjamin Walter Golde

Regret Over Berlenbach Passing as Boxing Champion

Fight fans mourn Paul Berlenbach who held the light heavyweight title. Jack Delaney defeats Berlenbach in a carefully planned bout and becomes undisputed light heavyweight champion while eyeing Gene Tunney and bigger rivals. Delaney plans to face Francis Charles and possibly Jack Sharkey. Berlenbach’s final bout highlighted his stubborn defense and weight troubles.

Fatr Consolidated Press New York Paul Berlenbach Champio Paul Jack Delaney Jack Gene Tunney Newark Boxing Commission Bridgeport Delaney Francis Charles August Commission Jack Sharkey Lony Rberlenbach Scotty Montieth Berlenbach Dan Hickey

Baseball Scores and Highlights From Last Night

Yesterday's hero Bill Southworth hit a ninth inning homer to lift the Cardinals past the Phillies 9 to 7. Freigan Wilson and Stephenson sparked the Cubs to a 2 to 1 win over the Giants. Tom Zachary pitched the Browns past the Yankees 4 to 0. The Indians defeated Coveleskie and the Senators 6 to 3. Pete Donohue's fielding aided the Robins in a 2 to 1 win over the Reds.

Bill Southworth Giant Cardinals Phillies Freigan Wilson Stephenson McQuillan Cubs Giants Tom Zachary Washington Browns Yankees Cleveland Indians Coveleskie Senators Pete Donohue Robins Reds

Captains Plan Protest Over Paris Tennis Management

Captains of the American men and women tennis teams prepared to urge the United States Lawn Tennis Association to refuse sending teams to Paris until the tournament conduct improves. Mary Browne reported issues from Paris and Wimbledon while Vincent Richards called for a halt to international play until Americans receive fair treatment. Helen Wills had mixed experiences but supported European stays.

Henry FL. Farrell United Press New York United States Lawn Tennis Association Paris Europe Mary K. Browne Wimbledon Miss Browne France Vincent Richards States Helen Wills Riviera

Yesterday's Results in Major Leagues and Associations

Summaries of games show American Association results with Columbus beating Toledo 10 4 and Milwaukee down Kansas City 3 1 Milwaukee 9 Kansas City 5 Minneapolis 9 St Paul 6 Indianapolis 8 Louisville 6. National League sees Brooklyn 2 Cincinnati 1 St Louis 9 Philadelphia 7 Chicago 2 New York 1. American League Cleveland 5 Washington 3 St Louis 4 New York 0. No further games scheduled.

America Milwaukee Louisville Indianapolis Kansas City Toledo St Paul Minneapolis Columbus Pittsburgh St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago New St. Paul Cincinnati Philadelphia New York Cleveland Washington

Eastern open golf championship opens at Wolf Hollow links

Delaware Water Gap Pa. The Eastern open golf championship was scheduled to start today on the Wolf Hollow links with Walter Hagen Bill Mehlthorn Johnny Farrell and others of golfing fame entered.

Wolf Hallow Links Walter Hagen Bill Mehlthorn Johnny Farrell

Sports Schedule Across Cities for Week

American Association slate lists no games this week while Brooklyn visits Cincinnati Philadelphia plays St Louis New York meets Chicago Boston hosts Pittsburgh Cleveland visits Washington St Louis travels to New York Chicago visits Boston Detroit faces Philadelphia.

Huff Improves in London Nursing Home

George Huff athletic director at the University of Illinois remained better today after a fairly good night and ongoing improvement noted over the weekend in a London hospital.

London George Huff University of Illinois

Helen Wills Improves at Forest Hills Practice

Helen Wills national women’s tennis champion practiced 49 minutes at the west side courts yesterday, displaying a gradually strengthened game.

Forest Hills N. Y Helen Wills West Side

WIPFR'S SKIN FOR HUSBAND CHICAGO

In a cryptic fragment a reference to H Iritton or similar name mentions burns and a wife, with an irregular report of injuries and a possibly staged or misrecorded incident in Chicago. The readable text is limited and details are unclear.

Wipfr Chicago Iritton

Domestic Tensions Rise Over Junior Care Decision

In a tense dialogue Lillian pushes for a clear choice on Veritzen’s offer and care for Junior after Lucia Meredith's death. Katherine returns with Junior as the trio contemplates who should nurse and how the family will face the future.

Lillian Veritzen Junior Katherine Lucia Meredith Lucia Catekills Dawn

Chicago may host Dempsey Tunney heavyweight bout

Promoter Tex Rickard said Chicago could stage the world heavyweight title match between Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney in early fall. He noted support from five top Chicago figures and dismissed New York delays, declaring boxing worse in New York than since the state’s boxing law began. Billy Gibson urged delaying the decision until after a New York Boxing Commission meeting.

Chicago U.R Tex” Rickard Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney East Billy Gibson Tunney Rickard New York New York Boxing Commission Dempsey Harry Wills Gibson Muldoon

Bebe Daniels and Charley Paddock Quiet on Marriage Plans

Hollywood rumors centered on actress Bebe Daniels and track star Charley Paddock as they kept details of their forthcoming marriage undisclosed. The couple, long rumored to wed, offered no confirmations or dates despite widespread fan attention.

Hollywood Cal U.R Bebe Daniels Charley Paddock

Rosenberg to Defend Bantam Title Against Bud Taylor

Phil Rosenberg will sign papers Tuesday to defend his bantamweight title against Bud Taylor of Terre Haute Indiana. The bout is expected on Labor Day in Chicago, announced Rosenberg's manager.

Chicago Phil Rosenberg Bud Taylor Terre Haute Ind Rosenberg

The Tragedy of the Successful Man and His Wife

A reader letter profile argues the core tragedy is the Successful Man outgrowing his old fashioned wife. It contrasts a lifelong bond with a career driven rise and calls for resilience, pride, and continuing love within marriage. The piece discusses social invites, gender roles, and self worth in 1926 America.

Yeaeeng America Averalla Elsie Ife

Sixty four enter Longwood bowl tennis tournament

Sixty four players from 10 states and three foreign countries began the thirty fourth annual Longwood bowl tournament at the Longwood Cricket Club Chestnut Hill. William T. Tilden II of Philadelphia leads a field that includes Takeichi Harada and two other Japanese players, Teizo Toba and Sekio Tawara.

Takeichi Harada Teizo Toba and Sekio Tawara

Bout Cancelled As Mello Withdraws For Surgery

The postponement ends the planned match between Jack Zivic of Pittsburgh and Al Mello of Lowell, former New England welterweight champion. Mello will undergo appendicitis surgery tomorrow and likely miss about six months of boxing.

Boston Jack Zivic Pittsburgh al Mello Lowell New England Mellow

Lighted Paper Cat Tie Leads to Fine for Teen

In St. Louis, 17 year old George Antin was fined for attaching lit paper to a cat. The incident prompted local authorities to remind residents of animal cruelty laws and safety concerns.

ST. Louis George Antin

Glouster Dominates Barnesville in Eight Inning Shutout

In a brisk baseball doubleheader style update Glouster routed Barnesville 9 to 0 in eight innings while Zanesville beat Newark 9 to 3 in five innings and Cambridge topped New Philadelphia 4 to 1 as Coshocton fell to Twin Citys 3 to 1.

Glouster Barnesville Zanesville Newark Coshocton Cambridge New Philate Philadelphia

Cubs pitchers hit stride as 1926 Cubs shine

Cubs hurlers have held opponents to about 8.25 hits per game since July, led by Root Blake Bush Osborn Jones Kaufman Piercy Milstead and others. Brooklyn fed the hardest hits, while Alexander’s departure is noted as a factor in the club’s current staff strength.

John B. Foster Consolidated Press New York Root Blake Bush Osborn Jones Kaufman Piercy Milstead Chicago Cubs Cubs Brooklyn Cub Alexander Chicago

Short Twilight League Clash Ends at Darkness

Nelsonville defeats Athens 5 to 4 in a six inning dusk game at Chauncey. Dugan and Jenkins powered Nelsonville with Smith of Athens impressing at third. Rematch planned next Sunday at Chauncey bar park as Athens vows revenge.

Nelsonville Athens Chauncey McKinley W. Theisen Dugan Jenkins Smith Chauncey Bar Park The Athen

Young Pitchers Forge Strong July Run Against Chicago

The streak includes eight hits allowed in a string of strong performances by young pitchers. Root and Piercy are near veteran status in the Chicago crowd, having joined from the Majors to California. July saw only one game with four hits against Chicago, with two five hit games and a six hit game highlighting the period.

Fellows Chicago Root Piercy California

Metropolitan golf champion to be decided after playoff tie

Gene Savazes and MacDonald Smith again tied after 36 holes and 108 holes total with 428 strokes each in the Metropolitan golf championship. They will resume play next Saturday to determine the winner.

New York Gene Savazes MacDonald Smith

Irritating Causes of a Sore Throat

A 1924 column by Dr. Royal S. Copeland outlines various irritants linked to sore throat, including exposure to cold wind, dust, poor air quality, mouth breathing, ear infections, dental problems, and hot drinks. It stresses underlying illnesses, prevention through hygiene, and seeking medical exams for persistent symptoms.

Nature Copeland Royal Newspaper Feature Service, Inc

Hair bleaching and dietary weight guidance in 1920s Q and A

The article answers two questions about peroxide hair lightening and a 22 year old woman five eight weighing 142 pounds. It adds that corn bread is nutritious and buttermilk common in stores.

Tomorrow's Horoscope Promises Change Amid Fraud Warnings

The forecast predicts possible change or travel and strong luck for those in employment, but warns of fraud and deception in new ventures and signed documents. Individuals with birthdays on this day face mixed fortunes and need caution to avoid scams and risky securities.

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Manesville Oolario Horse OF Brooklyn B. R. H. O Ma'ville Jackson Cox Sete Enna Wheat H'gr'ves C. Seen Nee Cincinnati R. H.O. A Cccseer Mons. Oi EO AB Eccevese Ween Pinell Blitzman Tee Emmer Wwnee aLucas cHudgens Mae Fang Delaware Water Gap, Pa American Association Detroit Huff Helen Quicksands OF Adele Garrisons Madge Hudson Jillian Brooks Sheffield Dicky Inay Rosey Premier Syndicate, Inc Longwood Bowl William T. Tilden Royal S. Copeland M.D United States New York City Cc. S. Q BE. J DR. Copeland Ruth R. Q Genevieve Kemble
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