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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1928

Page

2

Regatta Preview: Columbia California Vying For Victory

Open race on the Hudson sees Columbia and California favored for the regatta finish with Pennsylvania Navy Washington Cornell and Syracuse as dark horses. Twenty crews train with freshman at 4 p.m. junior varsity at 5 p.m. and varsity at 6 p.m. Navy detachment sails to West Point for the annual social visit.

New York Columbia California Hudson River Poughkeepsie Pennsylvania Navy Washington Cornell Syracuse Broad Hudson West Point

Former Dry Officer To Face Two Charges

Frank Roney formerly Buckland marshal and state prohibition service constable is jailed in county custody on two federal charges impersonating a prohibition officer and defrauding Ben Weghorst of $300. He was arrested in Wapakoneta and pleaded not guilty waiving examination before Judge Killits.

Toledo U.P Frank Roney Buckland State Prohibition Service John M. Killits Prohibition Ben Weghorst Minster Roney Wapakoneta United States Emil Flick

Flow They Stand Flow They Stand American Association

A fragmented OCR item references Flow They Stand and the American Association. The readable text suggests a sports or organizational note but lacks clear details, names, dates, or events to confirm the exact context or outcome.

Sports results from Sunday baseball games and rain-postponed twin bill

Columbus defeated Indianapolis 7 to 0 in the first game and won 16 to 0 in the second. Minneapolis beat Kansas City 4 to 2 in the first game called in the fifth due to rain, with the second game postponed. Louisville routed Toledo 11 to 2 in the first game and Toledo won 4 to 3 in the 10th inning in the second game. Milwaukee fell to St. Paul 6 to 8 in the first game with the second game also affected by rain.

American Association Columbus Indianapolis Minneapolis Kansas City Minneapolis-Kansas City Louisville Toledo Milwaukee St. Paul Milwaukee-St. Paul

National League Scores Weather Stop Play at Five

St Louis defeated Cincinnati 6 to 2 after five innings due to rain. Brooklyn beat Chicago 4 to 0 and Pittsburgh blanked New York 6 to 0 as the only games on the slate.

St. Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago Pittsburgh New York

Giants? No. Baseball scores from a day's games.

Philadelphia defeats Cleveland 8 to 7 while Washington routs Detroit 12 to 0 and New York wins 6 to 2 over St. Louis. Boston at Chicago postponed due to rain.

Philadelphia Cleveland Washington Detroit New York St. Louis Boston Chicago

Local NBA Cards Schedule Eight Matchups Listed

Indianapolis at Columbus Louisville at Toledo St Paul at Milwaukee Minneapolis at Kansas City Brooklyn at Philadelphia St Louis at Cincinnati Chicago at Boston two games listed Only games scheduled No games scheduled

Ww. L. Pet Toledo Ener Milwaukee Steeeee Indianapolis Kansas City St. Paul Minneapolis Louisville Columbus le Pet St. Louis Cincinnati New York Chicago Sccccceers Brooklyn Pittsburgh Eee Boston Asscovccse Philadelphia Wwl Pet Cleveland Eter Washington Detroit Chicago Settee National League Chicago

Walker Favored In Middleweight Title Bout

Chicago fans rate Mickey Walker eight to five to beat Ace Hudkins in a 10 round championship at White Sox Park on Thursday. Hudkins trained indoors after rain and Walker joined sparring partners, with Walker suffering a minor cut from a head clash with Tuffy Griffiths.

Chicago U.P Hodkins Nebraska Wildcat Hudkins White Sox Park Jack Kearns Walker Tuffy Griffiths Jack Thompson Griffiths

Ohio Delegates Prepare for New State Meet

Ohio delegates to the Republican national convention return home to gear up for the June 28 state convention. Ralph D. Cole of Findlay and Col Thad H. Brown of Columbus will not enter the U S Senate race against Simeon D. Fess, as Charles Curtis' nomination keeps Fess in the race. It is unclear if Col Carmin Thompson will stay in the race against Theodore Burton for the seat left by the death of Senator Frank B. Willis.

Kansas City Ok—Ohio Ralph D. Cole Findlay Col Thad H. Brown Columbus United States Simeon D. Fess Cole Brown Fess Charles Curtis Col. Carmin. Thompson Cleveland Ohio Thedore Burton Frank B. Willis

Giants Hover as NL Pennant Hopes Rise

Observers note the New York Giants may clinch the National League pennant as Cincinnati hopes for a July 15 lead. The Giants have played well all season, yet public recognition lags behind their potential.

Cincinnati New York Giants

Baseball Talk Mixed Prospects From Various Clubs

The text surveys baseball managers and players across the majors. It notes Eddie Morgan’s appeal to AL clubs, Goslin’s arm concerns, and Dempsey retirement bets. It quotes Miller Huggins and Bucky Harris praising the Giants, praises Hornsby and the Reds, and recalls Connie Mack’s winter negotiations over Foxx.

Connie Mack Mack Washington Foxx Connie

Hartley Receives News From Pomeroy Bend

Oliver Hartley reports from Pomeroy Bend for the Messenger and provides contact numbers 161 X and 236 L for follow up.

Oliver Hartley Pomeroy Bend Messenger

183 Enrolled in Bible School at Middleport

The Daily Vacation Bible school at Middleport closed a week of work last Friday with 183 enrolled and 153 in attendance despite mumps and whooping cough. Teachers praise progress but seek a leader for singing in the primary department. A Luke 2 8 to 14 recitation contest and a Matthew 5 1 to 16 challenge are announced in the primary and advanced schools.

Middleport Bible School Wen

Hold Banquet for New York Central Veterans Auxiliary

The Ladies' Auxiliary held a Friday banquet at the Mary Jane Coffee Shop at 1 o'clock with six from Columbus, two from Glouster, and one from Charleston. After a business meeting a social time followed, a benefit bridge was won at the home of Mr and Mrs F Guitz, eight tables played, and the evening added a substantial sum to the auxiliary treasury.

Middleport Ladies‘ Auxiliary New York Central Veterans Mary Jane Columbus Glouster Charleston F. Guitz

Man Runs Amuck in Rutland Incident Ends With Jail

June 18. Sheriff Willock was called to Rutland Saturday night over a murder report. Delbert Williams, intoxicated, brandished a revolver while driving and causing a disturbance. He allegedly shot his brother in law in the foot. a fracas ensued and Williams was jailed without charges filed by morning.

Pomeroy Willock Rutland Delbert Williams Williams

Boys Thrown From Bicycle On Mill Street

In Middleport on June 18 Arthur Farley and Wilford Taylor were thrown from a bicycle racing down Mill street hill without a brake. Farley was unconscious for an hour and suffered a dislocated shoulder and bruises. Taylor was badly bruised and shaken. Both were frightened and unable to describe the ride. Farley, an orphan living with grandmother Mrs. Jones, was bandaged and expected to need weeks of care.

Middleport Arthur Farley Wilford Taylor Mill Street Farley Mrs. Jones

Mrs Steiff to Play Piano at G A R State Convention

Middleport June 18 Mrs Will Steiff of South Second avenue leaves for Lancaster to serve as pianist for the G A R State convention all week with auxiliary session also opening. She is honored for her role and looks forward to the trip with anticipation. Mr and Mrs Carl Gilmore, recent visitors, returned to Bucyrus Sunday. they are a newlywed couple well known to locals.

Middleport Will Steiff South Second Avenue Lancaster Grand Army Steiff Carl Gilmore Bucyrus

Peony Bush Marks Mr Lehew's Fifty Four Years

Mr and Mrs John Lehew visited Mason City for his fifty fourth birthday noting a peony bush planted by his grandmother Heslop in Mason City years ago which has produced exactly fifty four buds matching his age.

Pomeroy John Lehew Uldrichsville Elizabeth Lehew Mason City Mr. Lehew

Pomeroy Letters Mark Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary

Squire M. Boice of Kyger reports a letter and a newspaper photo from old army comrade John Weed of Boulder Colorado. John Weed and Ferene Irwin recently celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary and recall their Gallia county marriage and westward move in a covered wagon. Weed served in Civil War company A Gift O. V. I and is now 87. Mrs. L A Thomas and husband returned from a two week visit to Columbus and Savannah with relatives, accompanied by Mr and Mrs Brown who will stay a week or ten days.

Co. A. Gift O. V. I Weeds L. A. Thomas Columbus Savannah John Brown

POMEROY NATIVE RETURNS AFTER 41 YEARS

Thomas Evans born in Pomeroy on the Lincoln assassination day revisits his birthplace for the first time since 1886. He travels with his wife and two daughters from Iowa and plans to return west after an unsuccessful search for the old house. Evans, long a coal retailer in Iowa, has retired from active business.

Pomeroy Thomas Evans Iowa Lincoln Evans

Local visits and hospital news from Parkersburg area

Miss Mae Roush visited her brother O L Roush in Parkersburg. Mrs Alfred Lippi and daughter Frances travel to Columbus for Frances hospital care at Mt Carmel for a serious operation arising from a past fall. Mrs George Childers of Charleston visited in town and rented her Sixth avenue property to Neal Moore. Paul Leonard, Edgar Tuckerman, and Chappelle Talbott drove to Columbus for dinner with A A Chappelle. Nancy Moore of Huntington visits aunt C F Rathburn. F M Sisson and sons James and William drove to McArthur to visit Mrs Sisson’s mother Fila Sisson before returning.

Mae Roush Parkersburg O. L. Roush Sixth Avenue Hooker Street Alfred Lippi Frances Columbus Mt. Carmel Hospital Lippi George Childers Charleston W. R. Russell Neal Moore Paul Leonard Edgar Tuckerman Chappelle Talbott A. A. Chappelle Nancy Moore Huntington C. F. Rathburn F. M. Sisson James William McArthur

Gate Crasher Heads To Houston Convention

One-Eyed Connolly, famed gate crasher, is in Houston and plans to attend the upcoming convention without a ticket. The veteran spectacle watcher has attended prize fights and bull fights and now looks to crash the Houston event in similar fashion.

Houston Texas U.P Connolly

Tanganyika Council OKs diamond theft protection bill

The Tanganyika territory legislative council approved a bill to shield the diamond industry from looting. It imposes heavy penalties on those who buy diamonds stolen from mines.

Tanganyika Territory

Derbys, Taxicabs, and Mental Strain in Sports

John Hertz dismisses derby winners as too stressful while comparing strain to a city cab ride on a rain night. The piece riffs on fame, pressure, and legendary athletes facing tense moments in baseball and boxing with humorous exaggeration about nerve and performance.

John Hertz Mr. Hertz

St. Louis Cardinals Surge to Lead in Keen National League Race

The St. Louis Cardinals hold a three game edge in the National League race this June. They have won eight straight under fire from strong opponents and rely on pitchers Jess Haines and Flint Rhein to topple the Cincinnati Reds. The drive came as they chased the flag during a hot pennant chase.

New York St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Jess Haines Flint Rhein Cincinnati Reds St. Louis

Ruth gains early pace with 25th homer of season

St Louis June 18 Babe Ruth hit his 25th home run off Jack Ogden of the Browns pushing him well ahead of his 1927 pace. He is now 15 games and 12 days ahead of the record-breaking schedule set last year.

ST. Louis Babe Ruth Jack Ogden St. Louis Browns Ruth

Maranville Sparks Cardinals To Fast Spring Start

The St Louis Cardinals surged ahead led by Rabbit Maranville whose revitalized play fuels a winning streak. pitchers including Young Grover Alexander and Walter Roettger boost a lineup featuring Frankie Frisch and Jim Bottomley as they top the Reds in five innings in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Reds Grover Cleveland Alexander St. Louis Cardinals Bill McKechnie Danny Alexander Pete Walter Roettger Houston St. Louis Roettger Frankie Frisch Rogers Hornsby Jim Bottomley Cardinals Maranville Boston Braves

Baseball Stars Shine in A Lively Lineup Card

Babe Ruth slugged his twenty fifth homer and a single in five at bats. Lou Gehrig added his sixteenth homer in five trips. Harry Heilmann singled in three at bats. Ty Cobb collected two singles in five trips. Tris Speaker sat out. Paul Waner drove in two with a single in three at bats and made an error. Roger Hornsby suspended. Frankie Frisch went hitless in two appearances but joined a double play. Editor notes Frisch’s big play boosts him into the eight big stars. Kiki Cuyler is dropped.

Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Harry Heilmann Ty Cobb Tris Speaker Paul Waner Roger Hornsby Frankie Frisch Kiki Cuyler

Yesterday's Hero Dazzy Vance Shuts Cubs as Robins Win 4–0

Dazzy Vance limited the Chicago Cubs to three hits while fanning 15, helping the Robins to a 4–0 victory. Burleigh Grimes beat the Giants 6–0 after being traded to the Pirates. Hargreaves cleared the bases with a homer off Dutch Henry. The Cardinals extended their win streak to eight with a 6–2 rain-shortened win over the Reds. Ruth Gehrig powered the Yankees past the Browns 6–2, with Combs adding a homer. The A's beat the Indians 8–7 as Cleveland rallied unsuccessfully in the eighth. Sad Sam Jones vs Detroit Tigers led Washington to a 12–0 win. No other games.

Burleigh Grimes Pirates Vic Aldridge Aldridge Giants Charlie Hargreaves Dutch Henry St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Ruth Gehrig New York Yankees

Junior Games Week in American Legion League

The schedule lists games for the week in the American Legion junior league. Monday 5 30 p m Zenners versus Elks Tuesday 5 30 p m Rotary versus Kiwanis Wednesday 5 80 p m Beckleys versus Electrics Thursday 8 30 p m Electrics versus Elks Friday 5 30 p m Beasleys Saturday 1 39 p m Deasleys versus Kiwanis and 3 p m Rotarys Elks.

American Legion Zenners Elks Rotary Kiwanis Beckleys Electrics Beasleys Deasleys Va Rotarys

Cardinals Triumph Over Reds In Rain Aided 6 2 Victory

Jakia May's wildness helped St. Louis defeat Cincinnati 6 to 2 in a rain interrupted game. Roettger and Maranville drove in runs as the Cardinals built an early lead. critical first inning miscues by Cincinnati and a late rally secured the win. May took the loss while Alexander earned the win in a game played through showers.

Cincinnati Jakia May St. Louis Cardinals Douthit Holm Frisch Bottomley Hafey Ford Roettger Walker Wilson Maranville May Jablonowski Alexander Reds Hig Critz Callaghan Pipp Dressen Picinich DOM CE MOM Icsceserse St Brisels C.sacess Ney Sisecesace Roeettger Cincinnati B. R. H. D CORE Esscscee Pamon Sissavenss Ore Hart Jorda Rigler

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