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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1927
Page
2
A photograph captures Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in a playful moment as Ruth trails Gehrig in home runs. The two rivals draw crowds as they duel for major league supremacy, sparking fan interest at games across venues.
A car rollover near Kananga injures Tom Walters 56, Mrs Walters, and their two year old daughter. Walters sustains a fractured skull and is in critical condition. Mrs Walters regains consciousness and improves. The incident happened as a Ford touring car turned over on loose gravel while en route to Middleport. Gentle booster notes include local visits and a double headed baseball result: Charleston defeats Columbus 14 to 1 at Pythian Park. Gallipolis defeats Hobson 4 to 2 with a Hobson rematch slated for next Saturday.
Miss Velma Staneart delegate of the Athens Church of Christ spoke at the Christian Endeavor meeting in Middleport. She attended the International Y P S S C E gathering in Cleveland July 2 to 7 with Miss Edith Pier. They stayed at Rev. K H McCorkies home and were hosted by the Fadeavoreres of Pomeroy and Middleport.
Joe Turner of Great House West Virginia and Miss Inez Lee of Middleport obtained a marriage license yesterday and were married by Justice of the Peace in Pomeroy proceedings.
James Wh. 86 long Chester township resident died last Wednesday night at his Flatwoods home. He was buried Sunday afternoon from Burlingham church with Rev Strickland officiating. Burial took place in the church cemetery. He leaves a widow and several grown children.
POMEROY July 26. Dozens from this area attend the American Legion convention in Canton. The list includes Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Zeiher Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gilmore Mr. and Mrs. A V Howell and daughter Dr Edna Howell Mrs Jacob Huber Mrs A F L Eiselstein and wife B Kreinbihl Frank Will Robert Warner Charles Withrow Arthur Rosenbaum Ray Mitch Patrick Thornton and Raymond Ebersbach. They plan to return home tomorrow. Delegates to the Paris convention slated for September 21 drew interest with Ohio to elect 48 delegates and about 36 00 reservations already made including that of a local resident.
Pomeroy July 26 funeral service for Mrs Enos Smith was conducted Monday afternoon at the Wesleyan M E church Kerrs Run Her maiden name was Inez Harper She died Saturday from complications
Frank Perkins appeared before Judge Cora Roberts on Monday and was fined 100 dollars plus costs for possession of toxicants. Unable to pay, he returned to jail. The arrest stemmed from a Sunday night incident involving Druggist Tee Mallory whose car collided with a machine on Main Street.
Local residents report vacations and visits to relatives in Detroit and Huntington. Theo Downie of Columbus departs for Philadelphia to join the Naval Reserves. Ruth Keehne is named an examiner for the American Red Cross Life Saving corps. Parish social set for Sacred Heart in the school yard Thursday. Mrs. A F E Boatman hosts Cheshire club at Lincoln Hill home Thursday.
Gene Tunney, before becoming champion, challenged Harry Wills for a match but was turned down by Wills. The rejected challenge shaped early boxing legacy and the era’s heavyweight scene.
An 18 year old California player joins tennis greats as John Doeg defeats Cranston Holman to win the 35th Longwood bowl singles in Chestnut Hill Massachusetts. Holman loses after a tight first set 8-6, with Doeg taking the next three 10-8 8-6 6-3.
Two of the league's fastest teams, Josten Cigars and Gray Ray Glo, are set for a fast match at the local playgrounds tomorrow evening. The game starts at six with Josten's batteries Allen and McKinley and Ray Glo's Theisen and Whitlach.
Chicago officials favor a Dempsey Tunney return bout at Soldiers Field with strong backing from Mayor Thompson and boxing official Righeimer. Opponents cite Dempsey’s war refusal while praising Tunney’s service, as protests flare during City Council debate.
Cincinnati Reds rally past St. Louis Cardinals 3 2 in 10 innings and 4 3 in seven innings. Adolfo Luque twirled five hitless innings in game two and struck out six as Cincinnati capitalized on timely hits and solid defense.
Boston scored 10 runs on 14 hits to defeat Cleveland 10 7. Summa hit a ninth inning homer with one on, and Nick Cultop pitched the eighth for Cleveland. Uhle allowed 9 hits in 5 innings while Lundgren worked 5 2 3 to pick up the win.
July 26 report states New York Giants sold outfielder Al Tyson to the Buffalo Club of the International League for 6000 dollars and sent pitcher Henry Boney to the Newark club on an optional agreement.
Bobby Jones has never won the British amateur championship, the only major golf title missing from his illustrious list of wins.
Rey Kramer of the Pirates and Larry Benton of the Giants matched zeroes until the seventh when Reese delivered a technical home run to left field, giving New York a 1 0 win and dropping Pittsburgh to second in the National League. Cincinnati swept the Cardinals 3 2 and 4 3, and Dykes hit a thirteenth inning homer as the Athletics beat the Tigers 6 5. Nick Cullop pitched the eighth for Cleveland in a 10 7 defeat by Boston after Hite Uhle and Grant had nine Boston runs.
Helen Wills praises Betty Nuthall of England for a splendid future in tennis and predicts rising success.
Joe Dawson, newly promoted Pirates pitcher, lost his first four starts despite solid pitching. Manager Donte Bush remains hopeful the rookie will help finish the season strong and bolster the staff.
John McGraw declares Honus Wagner the greatest baseball player of all time highlighting his enduring status in the sport. The remark underscored Wagner's reputation among peers and fans as a defining figure in early baseball legends.
Ace Hudkins defeats Sergeant Sammy Baker in Los Angeles to reestablish himself as a top welterweight title challenger to Joe Dundee. Hudkins survived a late trouble spell, Baker floored him briefly in the ninth, but Hudkins swept the final round after previous 8th and 9th round exchanges.
Johnny Goodman, winner of the trans-Mississippi golf tournament, will compete in the national amateur meet in August. The upcoming event will showcase top amateurs from across the country.
Heinie Wagner, now coach of the Boston Red Sox, says he likes the fighting spirit of Bucky Harrie, emphasizing hustle and competitive fire as a key team trait.
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