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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1928

Page

2

Columbia or California Crewe to Be Winner

Poughkeepsie N Y June 19 As the sun sinks seven stout crews will row four miles for the intercollegiate championship along the Hudson Rhode Island? No, New York. Columbia faces California with Penn Navy Syracuse and Cornell in the mix Crowd 60000 plus undergraduates in blue and white cheer the finish California seeks its first title while Columbia aims to repeat The pre race talk centers on a duel between Columbia and California with Penn a potential spoiler on a day of high hopes and hard racing

Poughkeepsie N. Y Hudson Highlands Hudson River Columbia California Washington Pennsylvania Navy Syracuse Cornell New York Nelson House Rusty Callow Penn Sons of the Golden State

Home Run Club Records From Yesterday's Games

Yesterday's home run list highlights players from the Yankees and Braves with notable tallies. Key figures include Ruth and Gehrig for the Yankees and Hornsby for the Braves, along with Bottomley of the Cardinals and Wilson of the Cubs contributing to the day’s totals.

Caer Otanaseccoese Hornsby Braves Oevecesea Bottomley Cardinals Esees

League Totals and Seasonal Totals Summary

National league totals show a mixed season with totals reaching 469 in a cryptic report. The fragment references AMEPOCAD and ccccrecessscesssedde notes, indicating incomplete data on season performance and team statistics.

National

Hornsby Leads Braves To Split With Cubs In Doubleheader

Rogers Hornsby returned to the lineup with a home run number fourteen a triple and a single in the first game but went 0 for 3 in the second as the Braves split with the Cubs. Frankie Frisch went 0 for 6 as the Cardinals lost. Ruth Gehrig Cobb Speaker Heilmann Waner were idle.

Rogers Hornsby Hornsby Braves Cubs Frankie Frisch Cardinals Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Ty Cobb Tris Speaker Harry Heilmann Paul Waner

Ruth Aims High Beyond 60 Home Runs This Season

New York reports Babe Ruth plans to break his 60 homer mark and target 500 career homers before retirement. He also seeks over 400 in a season, a league leading batting title, a solo center field homer to clear Yankee Stadium, a long right field shot, and a season at first base.

New York Babe Ruth Babe Col. Ruppert Yankee Stadium

California Narrowly Defeats Washington in Time Trial

California edges Washington in a close finish with a time trial of 18 minutes 37 seconds, the best official practice mark recorded here. The course record remains 18 minutes 53 seconds, set by Cornell in 1901.

California Washington Cornell

Hornsby Ties Big Six High With Two Runs and Three Hits

Rogers Hornsby, back from a suspension, collected two runs and three hits in a doubleheader against the Cubs, including his 14th homer of the season. In the first game the Braves won while Pat Malone shut out Boston in the second. Frankie Frisch slumped, going hitless in six at bats as the Cardinals and Reds battled 14 innings.

Big Six Rogers Hornsby Cubs Boston Braves Pat Malone Bostonians Hornsby Frankie Frisch Cardinals Reds

Walker Hodkins Bout Draws Chicago Fans in City Supremacy Clash

Chicago fight fans rushed to secure seats as promoter Jim Mullen neared $200,000 in advance receipts for the 0 round middleweight title bout between Mickey Walker of New Jersey and Ace Hodkins of Nebraska. The promoter billed it as the biggest boxing event in the city since Gene Tunney vs Jack Dempsey.

Chicago U.P Jim Mullen Gene Tunney Jack Dempsey Mickey Walker New Jersey Ace Hodkins

Hornsby raid stirs ire as Breadon threatens action

Brendon Breadon owner of the St. Louis Cardinals swore out a warrant against former servant Rajah Hornsby alleging tampering after Hornsby took over the Boston Braves. Breadon feared players moved to Boston but chose not to act, deeming the case risky for public perception. The piece also notes horse racing prospects and comments on the Detroit Tigers’ power relative to the Yankees.

Sam Breadon Genms St. Louis Rajah Hornsby Landis Rajah Boston Braves Cardinals Bell al Sotheron Bill Killifer Tommy Thevenow Flint Rhem Breadon Boston Hornsby

Pomeroy Bend population and local council questions

The ask lists five items about Pomeroy Bend and surrounding events. It inquires the section population, village council members, the flood stage in 1907, the Probst furniture factory move date, and the grounding of the palatial steamer Virginia near Willow Grove, noting answers are in this department.

Pomeroy Bend Probst Pomeroy Virginia Willow Grove

Move to unite war veterans in Athens county event

A move to unite Spanish American War veterans from Pomeroy Middleport and Gallipolis with Athens county veterans is noted as a strong post at Athens. A delegation from Camp 78 of Athens will pass through Pomeroy on the way to Gallipolis to muster in veterans there. Local camps plan to accompany them to Gallipolis and help secure the state encampment for Athens next year.

Pomeroy Middleport Gallipolis Athens County Athens Chillicothe

Election of Rutland High Teachers for Next Year

The Rutland high school committee elected C. O. Chapman as superintendent English teacher Mary Virginia Morgan home economics Margaret Alban manual arts M S Rush music Ethel Chapman mathematics C A Wagner for the coming year A commercial course in shorthand typing and possibly bookkeeping is under consideration with a new teacher to be selected Enrollment last year was 169 and likely to rise to about 185 or 150 necessitating additional staff The same corps of teachers returns from last year.

Rutland C. O. Chapman Mary Virginia Morgan Margaret Alban M.S. Rush Ethel Chapman C. A. Wagner

Found Dead Soldier John Baker in Pomeroyyard

John Baker an elderly veteran living with his son in eastern county was found dead in the yard Saturday afternoon. Authorities believe heart disease caused his death while he walked alone. burial occurred Sunday. In Middleport Charlies Wedge mother of Mrs H B Bush died Sunday at Holzer hospital Gallipolis. funeral held at the family church near Milwood. Survivors include a daughter and son.

Pomeroy John Baker Middleport Charlies Wedge H. B. Bush Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Milwood W. Y

Councilman Seeks Change in Divorce Decree in Pomeroy Case

In Pomeroy Judge Crow hears an unusual divorce modification case filed by Councilman D W Hennessey seeking a court order allowing two weekly summer visits with his 14 year old son John Wallace Hennessey. The mother opposes claiming the boy does not know or want contact with his father. The court privately questioned the boy and kept his statements confidential.

Pomeroy F. W. Crow D. W. Hennessey Hennessey Corning High School

Chautauqua Rutland Announces Three Day Event

Chautauqua Rutland announces a three day series July 2 4 and 5 with high standard promises The feature is the three act comedy Putting Pep in Papa scheduled for the evening of July 4 Last year the play was a decided success

Rutland Papa

Brooks sells river bottom farm to Withrow at Gallipolis

C L Brooks sold his Cheshire river bottom farm to W D Withrow of Charleston. Brooks and Mrs Brooks were in Gallipolis Monday to complete the legal transfer at the courthouse.

Middleport C. L. Brooks Cheshire River Bottom W. D. Withrow Charleston

River Notes Highlight Upper Ohio River Boating Activities

Dams are at normal pool in the upper Ohio as speed boats appear on the river. Hart ford’s Smith’s Red Devil is the fleetest, while Oscar Mossman of Middleport built an Essex motor boat. Lester Hart’s Chevrolet motor craft hasn’t appeared yet this summer. Capt. Frank Wright will ride the towboat Sutherland for about a week as it runs with a double crew to haul sand and gravel from the eight mile district to Charleston.

Ohio Smith Red Devil Hartford Oscar Mossman Middleport Lester Hart Frank Wright Sutherland Eight Mile Ohio River Charleston

Hysell and Brucker Plead Guilty in Cragg Assault Case

Pomeroy June 19. Charles Hysell and George Brucker indicted for assaulting Frank Cragg superintendent of a coal mine near Middleport. Trial set for Monday but both defendants chose to plead guilty.

Pomeroy Charles Hysell George Brucker Frank Cragg Middleport

Hobson N Y C Defeats Columbus N Y C 8 to 4

Hobson N Y C defeated Columbus N Y C 8 to 4 at Ohio State park in Columbus. Thomas pitched for Hobson with Allensworth catching. Neptune pitched for Columbus with Swartz catching. Hobson had 13 hits to Columbus’s 7 and led in all departments. Fred Shiffer returns home from the Republican National convention in Kansas City after attending events with local residents.

Middleport Fred Shiffer Kansas City Fred J. E. Harley W. F E. Bryan Harry Kelland

Answers 1-19 287 Rollin Schwegman and company

Names listed include Rollin Schwegman Mike Mc i Croba Leo Byrne D W Hennessey Charles McNamee John Koehler. The text cites measurements 58.5 feet on St Patrick's day, 3.5 feet short of 1884. Dates point to Summer 1907 and March 1910.

Rollin Schwegman Mike Mci Croba Leo Byrne D. W. Hennessey Charles McNamee John Koehler St. Patrick's Day

Woman's Home Missionary Society Bank Offering at Simpson M E

The Women s Home Missionary society held its bank offering service at Simpson M E church Sunday evening with good attendance. Stereopticon views depicted work of the National Home Missionary organization in the southern states.

Pomeroy Woman's Home Missionary Society Simpson M. E National Home Missionary Organization

Pomeroy and Middleport Junior League Baseball Rematch

A return game between Pomeroy and Middleport Junior baseball teams set for this evening at Pythian Park at 5 30 p m Middleport won the previous encounter at Pomeroy a few days earlier.

Middleport Pomeroy Pythian Park

Doctors Operate On Two Local Children

Middleport reports Mildred Russell underwent tonsil and adenoid removal by Doctors McCollough and Boice Sunday morning at their former office. She is recovering at home with parents Mr and Mrs John Russell on Lincoln Street. Dr Maag and Dr Bing performed tonsil removal on Bobby Schmall, son of Mr and Mrs Oz Schmall, at Dr Maag’s office Saturday morning. He is doing well at home on Seventh Avenue.

Middleport McCollough and Boice Mildred Russell John Russell Lincoln Street Maag Bing Bobby Schmall Oz Schmall Seventh Avenue

Local Obituaries and Social Notes From Cot ageville and Bucyrus

Co W Ramsey preached Rev Power funeral in Cot ageville Saturday and led James Shea funeral in Red House on Sunday. George Minehart and George Sauer, Bucyrus workers, visited home at week’s end. Mr and Mrs George Owens traveled to Fort Wayne Indiana for son Will’s wedding to Miss Desolier. The couple and their parents will vacation in Michigan for a week of fishing before returning home. Mr Frecker and daughter visit town to see the son.

Co. W. Ramsey Cottageville Power Red House James Shea George Minehart George Sauer Bucyrus George Owens Ft. Wayne Ind Will Desolier Michigan Mr. Frecker

Is It News To You That The Rooters Greet Sonny Workman

The column notes fans cheered Sonny Workman for defeating Victorian at the Preakness and accuses him of costing money in the Belmont. It surveys sports opinions on tax law impact, boxing prospects, horse racing legends, and baseball player reputations among managers and leagues.

Sonny Workman Uncle Sam Sam Hildreth Gray Lag Langford Cleveland Kress Durocher Yai Cy Perkins Philadelphia Cissell Mgrs Washington Reeves “Goslin Ban Johnson Comiskey Ban Commy

Slattery Defeats Marullo Ahead of Loughran Bout

Jimmy Slattery of Buffalo beat Tony Marullo of New Orleans in a ten round bout. Slattery weighed 165 pounds to Marullo's 166 as he prepared for the June 23 title clash with champion Tommy Loughran in New York.

Buffalo N. Y U.P Jimmy Slattery Tommy Loughran New York Tony Marullo New Orleans Slattery Marullo

Jack Warhop Becomes Spartanburg Sally League Manager

Former New York Yankees pitcher Jack Warhop, after eight seasons with the Yankees through 1915, takes the helm of the Spartanburg team in the Sally League.

Jack Warhop New York Yankees Spartanburg

Local Docket: Farm Life and Summer Visits Across Counties

The report notes Ralph Frecker near Five Points considering buying property while planning a Europe tour with his daughter. Mrs. Guy Suter and son from Welch, West Virginia, are visiting relatives including Mrs. W. E. Stansbury and Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Brooks, with Charles Brooks. The group traveled the Kanawha to Gauley Bridge, staying two hours. Mrs. Max Roller has returned home from Holzer Hospital, recovering. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller and Mrs. Brown with a daughter left for Columbus after visiting Dave Entsminger.

Ralph Frecker Frecker Five Points Europe Guy Suter Welch W. Va W. E. Stansbury C. L. Brooks Charles Kanawha River Gauley ‘Bridge Gauley Max Roller Holzer Hospital Fred Miller Brown Miller Dave Entsminger Columbus

Cubs Defeat Braves 12 to 0 in Second Game of Doubleheader

Chicago wins 12 to 0 as every Cub hits safely led by Caylor with two homers a double and a single. Hornsby drives in three after returning to good standing while Hartnett Sisler Brown and others contribute RBIs. Boston’s only hit was Taylor’s double in the eighth.

Boston Malone Chicago Braves Virgil Barnes New York Giants Taylor Caylor Rogers Hornsby Totek Reenvsiven Holley Carlson Cuyler Harnett Hornsby Sisler Brown Farrell Hartnett Bell J. Smith Grimm English Beck Bush Barnes Quigley, Stark and Pfirman Chicago B. R. H. A. Beck Wilson Ste'aon Clarkson

Time Has Changed Lajoie Led AL Batting Mark

Larry Lajoie once led the American League in hitting with a .429 average. The remark notes that a current average not beating that is not considered a great batter, reflecting on changing standards in hitting prowess.

Larry Lajoie

Monday Results in American Association Slate

Kansas City edged Minneapolis 6 to 5 in ten innings as only two games were played due to wet grounds. Indianapolis-Columbus and St. Paul-Milwaukee were postponed with wet field conditions.

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

Baseball Scores From Morning Also Night Games

Boston 10 Boston beat Chicago 2 while Chicago edged Boston 12 0. Brooklyn 4 Philadelphia 3. Cincinnati 3 St. Louis 2 in fourteen innings.

Boston Chicago Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis

Schedule of Today's Major League Games

Louisville plays Columbus Indianapolis faces Toledo St Paul meets Kansas City Minneapolis hosts Milwaukee Chicago visits Cleveland Detroit travels to St Louis Philadelphia hosts New York Boston plays Washington Brooklyn visits Philadelphia New York visits Boston.

W. Tl Pet Toledo Milwaukee Kansas City Indianapolis St. Paul Success Minneapolis Louisville Columbus Ww. L. Pet New York Ceeses Philadelphia Ween St. Louis Cleveland Ccees Washington Boston Sescosecees Detroit Chicago Seccccesss Chicago Philadelphia Boston National League Brooklyn

Yesterday's Hero Pat Malone Shuts Out Braves 12–0

Cubs right-hander Pat Malone pitched a one hit gem against the Boston Braves as Zach Taylor’s eighth inning double was the only safety for Boston. Cubs win 12–0 while Braves take game one 10–2 with Zeke Barnes debuting in relief. Ray Kolp singles in the 14th to beat the Cardinals 3–2, cutting St Louis lead to two games. Jake Herman’s ninth inning single lifts the Robins over the Phillies 4–3. No other games played.

Pat Malone Husky Cubs Boston Braves Zach Taylor Lwon Zeke Barnes Giants Braves Ray Kolp St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds

Godfrey Preps for 10 Rounder With Risko at Ebbets

Chester Pa June 19 George Godfrey rests in Ridley Park camp before his 10 round bout Wednesday night with Johnny Risko of Cleveland at Ebbets Field. He weighs 230 pounds and will shadow box and rope skip. He boxed four rounds yesterday with Townsend Clark and Anderson.

Chester U.R George Godfrey Ebbets Johnny Risko Cleveland Godfrey Ridley Park Jack Townsend Jeff Clark Lee Anderson

Cards Fall to Reds in 14 Inning Tight, 3 2

Cincinnati outslugged by Cincinnati Reds in a 14 inning pitchers duel. Kolp earned the win with a bases loaded single after Dressen reached third on two outs. Bottomley homered for St Louis, Hafey tripled but could not score as Haid relieved Johnson.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Cardinals Kolp Luque Reds Rhein Johnson Hard Bottomley Roettger P@p Dressen Hafey Kelp Callaghan Kelly Haid Walker Allen Maranville Rhem Pipp St. Louis Thevenow Bottomeley Holm Dresesen Critz Frisch Crits Ford Rehm Soin Preen Jorda Rigler Hart

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