New York Giants Sold to Rickard and Co Report
The New York Daily Mirror says the New York National League club will be sold to the Madison Square Garden corporation. Tex Rickard is named as head of the buyer with Stoneham likely retiring except for John McGraw who would stay as manager and president.
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New York
New York Daily Mirror Today
New York National League Baseball Club
Madison Square Garden Corporation
Tex Rickard
the Mirror
Charles A. Stoneham
Giants
John McGraw
Rickard
Stoneham
Yankee Stadium
Polo Grounds
Leo Bondy
Coon Hunters To Have Meet July 4
The United Coon Hunters club of America will hold a celebration and field trials on July 4 at Leavittsburg Ohio four miles west of Warren on the same grounds and under the same rules as the national meet. Elimination races start at 9 a.m. About 1000 dollars in prizes will be offered to winning dogs.
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United Coon Hunters Club ofAmerica
Leavittsburg
Ohio
Warren
Home Run Club Leaders and League Totals
Baseball standings and player notes with home run totals across the American and National Leagues. Players mentioned include Ruth Gehrig Hauser Brannon Todt Bottomley Hornsby Wilson Hurst Manush Foxx Sewell Morgan and Bissonette among others with league totals and team affiliations indicated.
Pinch hit triple lifts Cardinals past Reds in 11th
Yesterday Ray Blades of the St. Louis Cardinals delivered a bases loaded pinch hit triple in the eleventh to give the Cardinals a 5 2 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
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Ray Blades
St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds
Philadelphia Athletics
Yankees
Washington Senators
Prid Purdy Plays For Reds After White Sox Roots
Prid Purdy, once with the Chicago White Sox but little noted, now stars for the Reds this season in a standout run.
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Prid Purdy
Reds
Chicago White Sox
World Series May Be Between Cards and Yanks
With nearly half the season done, a Clinton era pennant race looms as the St. Louis Cardinals push ahead in the National League while the New York Yankees hold a large lead in the American League. The Athletics falter as the Red Sox and Senators slide, shaping a probable Series between New York and St. Louis.
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New York
New York Yankees
St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals
New York Giants
Philadelphia Athletics
Yankees
Connie Mack
Athletics
Red Sox
Senators
Yankes
Browns Have Swell Infield-Howley Is Making Good Ball Club
The column argues Browns manager MISTER DAN HOWLEY will field a strong infield with rookies Kress Brannon and Betten court, and notes their potential impact. It contrasts this with opinions on the Yankees, praising selective star power over a full all star lineup. It cites Bucky Harris on building championship teams around two to three great players.
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Howley
St. Louis Browns
Kress
Brannon
Bettencourt
Browns
Branon
Yankees
Ruth
Contbs
Lazzeri
Gehrig
Bucky Harris
Washington
Goose Goslin
Cardinals climb to first after winning road stretch
The Cardinals left home May 28 in fifth place four games from the top. They returned home today five and a half games out in front after playing every other team in the league, winning 21 of 27 games. A 21 day home stand begins Thursday vs the 1927 champions the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Residents and visitors arrive for extended Midwest visits
Mrs Will Holmes and children left for Columbus after assisting in care of Mrs Max Roller. Mr Roller drove them there. Mr and Mrs D L Lansbury and Dorothy of Marietta visited Middleport Langsville and Rutland for a week, and toured Wippel to see cyclone damage. Mrs Edwin Hull from Madison Wisēs stayed with her parents T H Davis, while husband Captain Hull plans Hawaii transfer. Crary of Cincinnati and family visited Colum bus area, and George Sauer’s wife visited in Columbus. Clyde French and family in Columbus. Henry Somerville of Parkersburg visited relatives Lucy Downing and Althea Somerville. Mrs Frank Knopp and son Frank Lewis, with Mrs J K Smith ee, visited Russell Ky with sister A D Wilson.
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Will Holmes
Max Roller
Columbus
Roller
D. L. Lansbury
Dorothy
Marietta
Middleport
Langsville
Rutland
Lansburys
Wippel
Edwin Hull
Madison
Wis
T. H. Davis
Captain Hull
Greenfield
Hawaii
Co. A. Crary
Cincinnati
C. M. Hennessey
W. G. Davis
George Sauer
White
Clyde French
Henry Somerville
Parkersburg
Lucy Downing
Althea Somerville
Frank Knopp
Frank Lewis
J. K. Smithee
Russell, Ky
A. D. Wilson
Max Wildermuth Leaves Dayton Hospital Improved
Word reached Pomeroy residents that Max Wildermuth, long a prominent second ward figure, is out of Dayton hospital after four weeks and appears much improved.
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Pomeroy
Max Wildermuth
Dayton
Wildermuth
Train Leaves Monday on New Hocking Schedule
Pomeroy June 26 The Hocking Valley train ran on the new schedule for the first time yesterday at about 5 30 am with three passengers aboard. The revised hours for the local express office are 5 9 am 2 5 pm and 7 pm to 1 pm. Conductor Frank McBride arrived from Logan with baggage to make the first morning run, joined by brakeman Walter Blosser.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Knights of Pythias
John Hite
R. G. Webster
Alvin Hite
Albert Young
N. Y. C. Quartette
Leo Phillips
K. of P. Quartette
Hocking Valley
Fol
Frank McBride
Hocking
Logan
Walter Blosser
Lightning Strikes Calves Yesterday At Harrisonville
W. A. Morris of Harrisonville reports two calves were killed by lightning yesterday. He also notes prior losses including three calves poisoned and a cow killed by disease, adding to ongoing troubles with his stock.
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Harrisonville
Pomeroy
W. A. Morris
Joint birthday celebration for Meier family at Canters Cave
In Together Pomeroy June 26 a joint anniversary marked by Philip Meier and grandson Walter Meier. Sunday picnic dinner and supper at Canters Cave followed by a gathering including Mr. and Mrs. Phil Meier Sr, Mr and Mrs Phil Meier Jr and Walter, Mr and Mrs Henry Rasp, Joe Meier and son Osborn.
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Pomeroy
Philip Meier
Walter Meier
Canters Cave
Phil Meier
Walter
Henry Rasp
Joe Meier
Osborn
Prison crowd in Pomeroy drops to two inmates
June 26 report notes Fred Slaughter of Rutland jailed for intoxication, fined, and released. Archie Qualls, east-end resident, jailed for beating his wife. Henry Clark remains in custody. County jail houses only these two inmates.
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Pomeroy
Fred Slaughter
Rutland
Archie Qualls
Henry Clark
Bastile
Veteran Soldier Dies at 31 Leaves Four Children
Ava Campbell, 31, a World War veteran, died at his parents home near Dexter from tuberculosis. He lived in Lancaster and worked in a glass factory. His wife and four children relied on him. she arrived yesterday to arrange the funeral. Also noted is C L Roush’s Chicago trip and Chicago commencement events with 58 792 graduates in Middleport.
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Pomeroy
Ava Campbell
Charles Campbell
Dexter
Lancaster
Middleport
C. L. Roush
Chicago
Miss Sayre
Courts Set Busy Week in Pomeroy With Jury Trials
Judge Worstell presides in Athens county court where juries appear daily. McQuigg v Stevens ends with defendant favored. Lyons seeks venue change citing prejudice from two thousand rural telephone users. Proceedings continue on several cases through week with trials scheduled Saturday.
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Pomeroy
Worstell
Athens
Scott McQuigg
Charles McQuigg
Louis E. Stevens
Oliver L. Bradbury
Bradbury
McQuigg
John E. Lyons
A. D. Russell
Wilson
Russell
Smith
W. F. Wilson
Ralston Russell
Jewell
Townsend
Webster, Guardian
James Simpson
Ida P. Wolfe
C. 8
Sharpnack
Tax Notice Glouster June 27 and 28 1928
Public notice from Glouster informs residents of tax collection schedule on June 27 and 28 1928. Details include assessed amounts and payment locations. Authorities urge timely payment to avoid penalties.
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Glouster
Anniversary celebration for Dana H Daniels couple in Middleport
In Middleport on Sunday Mr and Mrs Dana H Daniels marked their silver wedding anniversary after 25 years of marriage. They were wed in Marion at the bride’s parents home and live in Middleport and Pomeroy. About 36 relatives attended the quiet, heartfelt event. In Pomeroy Elmer Beegle, recently at Magnetic Springs, reports declining health weighing 180 pounds, down from 223, with lingering stomach issues and a shriveled leg, planning further treatment if no improvement.
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Middleport
Dana H. Daniels
North Second Avenue
Marion
Arthur Hecox
Pomeroy
Elmer Beegle
Magnetic Springs
Mr. Beegle
Vacation Bible School Closes with Craft Display
June 26 reports the Daily Vacation Bible School closing next Friday evening at Central school rooms. Handicraft displays begin at 6 30 with the program at 7 20. If rain the program moves to the Presbyterian church lecture room. Proceeds go to the county D V B school treasury aiding poorer county schools.
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Middleport
Presbyterian Church
Odd Fellows honor longtime member at Lawrence home
In Pomeroy Ohio on June 26 Sunday evening after a service at the late W J Lawrence home about 30 Odd Fellows visited Peter Ebersbach who has been an Odd Fellow for 46 years and in poor health. The quartet of Harry Wehrung Charles Wildermuth Roy Heines and Art Klees performed several selections for Mr Ebersbach.
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Pomeroy
W. J. Lawrence
Syracuse
Peter Ebersbach
Harry Wehrung
Charles Wildermuth
Roy Heines
Art Klees
Ebersbach
Cardinals Rally Past Reds In Eleventh For 5 2 Victory
St Louis gains another win over Cincinnati as Bottomley starts key eleventh inning rally. Blades triples with bases loaded after Rixey walks three in a row, leading to a decisive St Louis lead. Haines and Rixey held strong until the eleventh, when the Cards pushed across the go ahead runs.
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Bottomley
St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds
Jess Haines
Eppa Rixey
Reds
Picinich
St. Louis
Rixey
Cardinals
Hafey
Roettger
Wilson
Blades
Maranville
St. Louis B
Holm
Central League
Wesel
Vies Sr
Orta
Hafey If
Dayton Hee
Martie
Owls Vehicleead
Haines
Cincinnati B. R. H. O. A
Purdy
Vasceseee
Ssae
Walker
Enth
St.Louis
Cin
Picnich
Critz
Dressen
Allen
Ford
Pipp
Frisch
Basses
Pfirman, Stark
Quigley
Ohio Golf Stars Led by Hall and Parker Campbell
The first 172 golfers started 18 hole qualifying for the state amateur title at Youngstown Country Club. Norman Hall and Parker Campbell led the day with 69 while Hall and Campbell won the best ball event with 68. Close runners included Frank Presley Ted Bray and Albert Alcroft among others. A hole in one by Dr J S Lewis highlighted the afternoon's play.
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Youngstown Country Club
U.P
Norman Hall
Toledo
Parker Campbell
Hall
Campbell
Frank Presley
Ted Bray
Y. C.C
Bray
Albert Alcroft
Christy Deibel
Tom Racklets
H. O. Williams
George Sargent
Raleigh Lee
Roder Jewett
Joe Wells
Densemore Shute
George Strohme
Hall-Campbell
Presley-Bray
Y'town
Sappe-Johnson
S'field
Marzolf-Deuschle
Col
Alcroft-Diebel
Shave
Cleve-Mure
Akron
Myles-Bernet
Cleve
Thompson-Seymour
Clarke-Sweitzer
Baklets-Williams
Sargent-Lee
Columbus
Cromb-Burden
Jewett-Wells
E. S'pool
Rocco-Witt
Cleveland
McLeay-Jones
Welsh-Whitehead
Lorain
Hall-Coughlan
Reardon-Hanson
Capton
McCansten-Young
Steubenville
Baseball Scores From The Day's American Association And National League
Indianapolis beat Columbus 5 to 2. Toledo defeated Louisville 8 to 5. Milwaukee won 7 to 3 over St Paul. Kansas City triumphed 13 to 5 against Minneapolis. In the National League New York 12 Philadelphia 4. New York 8 Philadelphia 2. Brooklyn 9 Boston 3. St Louis 5 Cincinnati 2. Pittsburgh at Chicago postponed due to rain.
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Detroit Tigers
New York Giants
Phillies
del Bissonette
Brooklyn Robins
Boston Braves
Cleveland Indians
St. Louis Browns
American Association
Indianapolis
Eee
Milwaukee Eee
Kansas City
St. Prue
Eevee
Toledo
Sneer
Minneapolis Eee
Louisville Eeeee
Columbus Eee
St. Louis
N. York Eeeweee
Chicago
Cincinnati Eetee
Brooklyn Eeenee
Boston
Setee
Cleveland Eeeee
Detroit
Chicago E* Ee
Eee Wee
Pet
Rochester E
Toronto
Reading
Montreal
Newark
Baltimore
Buffalo
Jersey City
Columbus
Louisville
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Minneapolis
New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Espinosa Sets New Course Mark in Mid-America Open
Al Espinosa of Chicago fired a 68 in the mid-America open third round to lead with 142 and set a new Lakewood course record. Leo Diegel stood second at 148, while Archie Compston and Walter Hagen trailed at 149 and 155 respectively. Johnny Farrell reached 153 and Gene Sarazen was ten over. Ole B Clark moved to 151 after yesterday's 71.
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Kansas City
U.P
al Espinosa
Chicago
Espinosa
Lakewood
Leo Diegel
White Plains
N. Y
Archie Compston
Walter Hagen
Hagen
Johnny Farrell
Gene Sarazen
Ole B. Clark
Springfield
Lost to Olympic Squad by Appendicitis Sickness
A recent appendicitis attack sidelined Virginia Ashe, holder of multiple swimming titles, depriving the United States Olympic squad of a strong contender for the Amsterdam jaunt.
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United State
Virginia Ashe
Amsterdam
Simmons Reveals Leg Injury Is Healed
Al Simmons says his legs are functioning well after early season problems and he expects to perform at a high level for the remainder of the season.
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al Simmons
Baseball Scores From Weekend Schedule
Washington defeated Philadelphia 3 to 2 and again 7 to 2. Chicago beat Detroit 8 to 6 while Cleveland won 7 to 4 over St. Louis in 11 innings. All games listed are scheduled.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
St. Louis
Schedule of Tonight NBA Style Matchups Across Cities
The list shows six games with teams in matchups: Toledo at Louisville, Milwaukee at St Paul, Kansas City at Minneapolis, Brooklyn at Boston, New York at Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh at Chicago. This compiles only scheduled games with no results.
Chicago at Detroit
A set of metropolitan matchups features Chicago visiting Detroit Cleveland versus St Louis and Philadelphia hosting Washington in early season basketball action with teams seeking pivotal conference wins.
Baseball players post varied hits in first game
Ty Cobb doubled and drove in a run in four at bats. Tris Speaker did not play. Roger Hornsby went hitless in three. Harry Heilmann doubled and singled in five trips. Frankie Frisch had a single in five. Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig and Paul Waner were idle.
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Ty Cobb
Tris Speaker
Roger Hornsby
Harry Heilmann
Frankie Frisch
Babe Ruth
Lou Gehrig
Paul Waner
Gelbert Nears Move to St Louis in 8 1 St Louis Cardials
Owners of the 8 and 1 Louis Cardinals plan to bring shortstop Gelbert to St Louis from their Rochester farm. Gelbert has had a sensational season and is viewed as a key addition.
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Gelbert
Louis Cardinals
St. Louis
Rochester
Came Up From Ranks Three Noted Auto Drivers
Three former mechanics turned racers rise from humble ranks to fame in auto racing. Tony Gulotta Harry Hartz and Peter De Paolo became renowned drivers through skill and persistence.
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Tony Gulotta
Harry Hartz
Peter de Paolo
Knox Track Team Extends Three-Year Dual Meet Win Streak
Knox track teams have not lost a dual meet in three years, maintaining an undefeated stretch across recent seasons.
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Knox
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St. Mary’s College
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Pomeroy Bend
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Nelsonville
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