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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1928

Page

2

Bottomley’s Triple and Hafey Home Run Power Cardinals Past Braves

Bottomley nailed a ninth inning triple and Hafey followed with a center field homer as St. Louis rallied to beat Boston 3 to 2 for their fourth straight win. Genewich held the Cards to three hits through eight. Umpire Pfirman ejected Rogers Hornsby after a dispute. Ruth and Gehrig had notable lines in the Yankees report.

Bospon Bottomley Hafey St. Louis Braves Genewich Cardinals Cardinal Pfirman Boston Rogers Hornsby Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Paul Waner Kiki Cuyler Harry Heisman Ty Cobb Tris Speaker Holm J. Smith Brown Bell Taylor Wilson Maranville James Cooney Hornsby Sisler Cooney Farrell St Louis

Home Run Club Leaders and Yesterday's Big Hits

League leaders include Gehrig and Hornsby with multiple home runs. Yesterday's notable homers feature Lazzeri Barnhart and Bressler, among others, with season totals shown across the American and National Leagues.

Lazzeri Yankees Jewageri GIANG Ecsccoees Barnhart Fitalss Bressler Robins Hatey Cards

First Ohioan to start National Open at Olympia Fields

Leonard Schmutte of Lima becomes the first Ohioan to tee off in the National Open at Olympia Fields Chicago starting Thursday. The schedule lists Buckeye entrants paired with Emmett French and other competitors across morning rounds with Bobby Jones and Johnny Farrell highlighted as favorites.

Cleveland U.P Leonard Schmutte Lima Beechmont Olympia Field Chicago Schmutte Emmett French Youngstown United States Golf Association Buckeye H. Densmore Shure Worthington Harry Cooper Buffalo Tom Raklets Mahoning Valley Les Madison Lloyd Gullickson Willowick Johnny Jones Seattle Capt Charles Clarke Hawthorne Alex Watson Mt. Kisko Ernie Shave Aurora Art Porter Ruth Lake Piqua J. P. Rouse Tom Armour Archie Compston England Walter Hagen Bobby Jones Johnny Farrell

Baseball Bosses Air Heated League Conflicts and Hushed News

The article mocks league politics as Heydler feeds reporters with startling post meeting statements. It alleges Yankees dominance, Phillies mismanagement, and White Sox woes while noting attempts to curb press access and enforce tighter waivers reporting.

Is It News To You That In the First 53 Games

The excerpt notes Ford the shortstop made 116 straight chances without an error and praises Red first baseman George Kelley for his arm and double plays. It mentions London water department clerks winning Derby sweepstakes, Liberty ticket inquiries, Gazella Shaute talk, Cleveland fans and pitchers, Hagen praising British golfers, Saranzen and the prince, and Charley Brickley missing Harvard’s commencement.

George Kelley Gazella Shaute Cleveland Hagen Sarazen Prince Charley Brickley Harvard

Three Couples Granted Marriage Licenses in Pomeroy Area

In Pomeroy on June 15 three marriage licenses were issued. Olin E. Michael 28 of Gallipolis and Fannie Swan 23 of Dexter wed with Reverend Mossman officiating. Gerald Cole 22 of Long Bottom and Nellie Christie 17 of Long Bottom RD 2 married with consent from Nellie’s mother, Reverend Moenkhaus presiding. Anthony Hunt 25 of Hobson plant and Nora Battrell 21 of Middleport married with Reverend officiating.

Long Bottom R. D Elizabeth Christie Moenkhaus Anthony Hunt Hobson Plant Nora Battrell Middleport

Directory underway as families list names and addresses

The Misses Audrey and Dorothy Fultz assist in compiling a new directory with house numbers and street names. Christian church youth from 86 to 40 members toured to Nelsonville for a program and refreshments hosted by the Nelsonville Christian Endeavor society. The Rev and Mrs Gardner and older members joined the trip. Local visits include Mrs Henry Hill and son Herman of Columbus and J W Wolf and J E Lyons of Middleport who are critically ill. Lester Cunningham was called to Kenova W Va for his mother’s death. Nate Skiles of Wheeling visits with sisters Carrie Glover and Addie Branch.

Audrey Dorothy Fultz The Christian Church Nelsonville Herman Columbus Harry Williamson W. L. Fisher Akron Peggy J. C. Fisher Wil Mamson Ashland Boyd Youngstown Elmer Soles Allen White J. W. Wolf J. E. Lyons Middleport Lester Cunningham Kenova W. Va Nate Skiles Wheeling Carrie Glover Addie Branch

Mendelson Gallipolis Road Bid Low as Captain Epling Leads

Pomeroy on June 15 reports Captain M T Epling submitted the lowest bid for four miles of the Mendelson Gallipolis road at 11900.

Pomeroy M. T. Epling Mendelson-Gallipolis

Democrats Become Candidates Here

Pomeroy June 15 The Democrats show growing interest in county office runs as filing closes. Horton Brown son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Brown of Rocksprings filed for Democratic clerk of courts. Lord Hysell Middleport Democrat and Salisbury township constable plans a sheriff bid. Oscar of Pomeroy seeks the Democratic nomination for commissioner.

Pomeroy Horton Brown Lewis Brown Rocksprings Pomeroy High School Ohio River Salt Company Mason Lord Hysell Middleport Salisbury Township Oscar of

Wesleyan Seniors Start Fund for a Professorship

The Ohio Wesleyan University senior class at Gray Chapel Delaware pledged 1000 dollars at its class dinner to form a fund. The aim is to grow the fund yearly by class members until it reaches 100000 dollars, creating a professorship. Esther Chambers and Helen Bing from Pomeroy Bend were among the graduates.

Middleport Ohio Wesleyan University Esther Chambers Helen Bing Pomeroy Bend Gray Chapel Delaware Wesleyan Magazine

Minister Attends Northern Baptist Convention

Rev. W. G. James left Wednesday for Detroit to attend the Northern Baptist convention for two days. He hopes to visit his son Dr. James and wife in Cleveland during the trip, then return home for Sunday services.

Middleport W. G. James Detroit Northern Baptist Convention James Dr. James Cleveland

Willock Woman Recovering After Operation at Holzer

Mrs. Cc. E. Willock remains in Holzer hospital after recent surgery and will likely stay three weeks longer. Her daughter Frances, a Middleport high school junior, oversees the Willock home. The hospital counts include several students from the graduating class of 1923.

Middleport Cc. E. Willock Holzer Hospital Frances Middleport High School Willock

Andersons Visit Charleston for Hospital Stay

G W Anderson and sons George and Billy travel to Charleston where George has entered McMillan hospital for treatment and observation. An appendicitis operation may be needed. The family will stay with the former's brother in law and his family during George's hospital stay.

Middleport

Flag Day Picnic Held by D A R at Hincoln Hill

POMEROY June 15 The annual Flag Day picnic of the D A R was held last evening at the home of Mrs Wright McCroba on Hincoln Hill in an informal gathering with local members enjoying the celebration.

Duff ordained in Gallipolis Presbyterian church

William Wood Duff of Lebanon Indiana was ordained and installed to lead the First Presbyterian church of Gallipolis. The Athens Presbytery held a special meeting for the ordination with Rev. A C V Skinner officiating and Rev. Edwin B Townsend delivering the charge. The sermon was preached by Rev. Abbott Y Wilcox.

Middleport William Wood Duff Lebanon Ind First Presbyterian Church Gallipolis Athens A. C. V. Skinner Edwin B. Townsend Marietta Abbott Y. Wilcox

Miss Maud Skidmore to Wed Rev Kenneth Reed

Mrs Emmet Peoples and Mrs H B Curd hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Maud Skidmore of Athens who will marry the Rev Kenneth Reed, former Christian church pastor here, on June 20. Mrs Curd traveled to Athens to bring Miss Skidmore back.

Emmet Peoples H. B. Curd

Miss Anna Durst Hosts Magnolia Temple Chiefs Dinner

Miss Anna Durst entertained 18 past magnolia temple chiefs and three visitors at her Sugar Run home Wednesday evening. After a 6 o'clock dinner they gathered in the living room where business was transacted followed by a social hour.

Anna Durst Magnolia Temple Sugar Run

Seventh and Eighth Graders Host Central School Party

Central school seventh and eighth grades hosted a well attended party at Ernest Longeworth’s home on Wednesday evening. Refreshments included home made ice cream cake and toasted marshmallows with many Pomeroy attendees listed among the guests.

Ernest Longeworth Central School Pomeroy Ada Mae Campbell Mary Kathryn Heines Velma Geary Mary Russell Phyliss Duerr Faye Crary Genevieve Sisson Winona Swartz Thelma Hood Emma Jean Wilson Marjorie Durst Marie Albers Dorothy Wolf William Morris Ralph Sisson Austin Phillips Delvin Harlen Wehring Harold Sisson Edward Chisholm Troy Ohlinger Donald Straus Hugh Daniela John Stivers Marion Ward Eer Mees Harold Grueser 1 Jennjngs

Margaret Stem Dies in Cincinnati Afternoon

POMEROY June 15 Mrs Margaret Stem known as Margaret Eurick former Pomero y resident died Tuesday afternoon at her Cincinnati home. She leaves one son Harry and was sister of Mrs Gertrude Meier of Naylors Run wife of an ailing veteran. She was last of a nine child family. Burial occurred in Cincinnati. John Millmeier buried in Chester township yesterday and Theodore Cunningham 34 buried yesterday afternoon at 2.

Pomeroy Margaret Stem Margaret Eurick Cincinnati Harry Gertrude Meier Naylor's Run Theodore Cunningham Clifton

Veteran Taken Home From Hospital in Pomeroy

James O. Quillen, an overseas veteran, was returned to his Syracuse home from St. Joseph hospital after treatment. Officials say he can be treated at home as well as in hospital and at far less cost. He remains in precarious condition due to heart trouble tied to gas exposure in World War I.

Pomeroy Finsterwald St. Joseph Hospital James O. Quillen Syracuse

Kentucky Democrats Endorse Smith for President

Kentucky Democrats tonight voted to cast 26 votes for Governor Alfred Smith of New York at the national convention marking their support for his presidential nomination.

AL Smith Lexington Kentucky Alfred Smith New York

Yesterday's Hero Hafey Delivers for Cardinals in 8 2 Victory

Hafey hit a ninth inning homer with two out and Bottomley on base to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8 2 win over the Boston Braves. The New York Giants fell 4 3 in 11 innings to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Chick Hafey St. Louis Cardinal Cincinnati Reds Phillies Wally Gerber Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox Herb Pennock

Yankees Take Series Opener With 8-4 Win Over Browns

Tony Lazzeri belted a third inning homer with runners aboard to spark the Yankees to an 8-4 victory over St. Louis in the opener. Johnny Mize and Gehrig contributed key RBIs as New York built a lead, while Gray and Blaeholder held the line for St. Louis before Pennock closed out the win for the visitors. Manush, Kress and Lazzeri paced the hitting with multiple RBIs and two base hits apiece.

ST. Louis Tony Lazzeri Durocher Gehrig Yankees Browns Herb Pennock Manion Pennock Sammy Gray Gray Blaeholder Sammy Kress Manush McNeely Lazzeri Combs New York McGowan, Connally Barry

Slugfest Ends With Early Season Wins Across Leagues

The New York Yankees defeated the St. Louis Browns 4 to 3 in a tight contest. The Philadelphia Athletics beat the Cleveland Indians 9 to 8 in a high scoring slugfest. The Washington Senators routed the Detroit Tigers 8 to 3.

New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Indians Washington Senators Detroit Tigers

Thursday Results in American Association Baseball

Scores from Thursday show Columbus 6 Minneapolis 4 and Louisville 8 Kansas City 7 in 15 innings. Other results include Toledo 3 St. Paul 2, Milwaukee 6 Indianapolis 3, Chicago 7 Brooklyn 3 in 11, St. Louis 3 Boston 2, Pittsburgh 4 New York 3, Philadelphia 9 Cleveland 8, Washington 8 Detroit 3, New York 4 St. Louis 3. Friday games list Indianapolis at Columbus and several others across the circuit.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION _ Club Ww. L. Pet Toledo Indianapolis St. Paul Kansas City Milwaukee Minneapolis Louisville Columbus W.W. L Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago New York Brooklyn Philadelphia T. Louis Tae Cleveland Washington Detroit Boston American Association Pittsburgh National League

Sports matchups listed for early season games

Philadelphia at Cleveland Washington at Detroit New York at St Louis Boston at Chicago.

Giants Fall To Pirates In Extra Innings Clash

New York Giants lose their second extra inning game in a row as the Pirates win 4 to 3 in eleven. Adams triples and Waner sac fly drive in the decisive run. Fitzsimmons falters in eighth. Fussell and Milius pitched well late.

Giants Pirates Adams Paul Waner Fred Fitzsimmons Pittsburgh Jed Fussell Pirate South Paw John Milius New York B. R H. O St. Waner A Scott Hargraves Fussell Milius New York R O. A. Reese O'Doul Wee Landstrom ORR Savevovervins Mane Welsh Secieves DOU Icc Iweveuce Tackbor Secesse Cohen Ogre Vkvcvece Fitzsimmons

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