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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1926
Page
2
The Twilight league sees Coepe and SiReay Gloss post fast paces as top batters. WeersBattin gains momentum placing third with a .615 average while Smathers of the Eagles leads hitters, signaling a crowded field of strong .400 seasons that may thin as the slate advances.
The Ray Glos defeated the Studebakers 13 to 5 at the city playground after scoring six runs in the first two innings and seven more in the fifth. Errors plagued both teams, but Studebakers’ misplays led to their downfall as Grayson’s hitters and pitchers controlled the contest.
Bowlers credited with two base hits include L Bell Bottomley Heathcote Gonzales. Three base hit by Kelly. Freigau steals. Double plays cited Heathcote Adams Cooney Bottomley To porcer Bottomley. Bases on balls Root 3 Keen 2 Johnson 1. Root struck out 9 Hallahan 1. Hits Keen 9 in 4 innings none out in fifth Johnson 3 in 1 3 inning Hallahan 4 in 4 2 3 innings. Hit by pitch Root To porcer Johnson Root. Losing pitcher Keen.
Yesterday's games featured Lefty Grove striking out 10 Yankees as the Athletics won 7 to 1. Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 6 to 1 while the Indians exploded for five runs in the fifth in an 8 to 4 victory over Detroit. Phillies toppled Brooklyn 9 to 4, White Sox blanked Browns 7-0, Cubs beat Cardinals 11-3, Red Sox outslugged Washington 6-2, and Giants defeated Braves 8-2 on a late wild pitch. Pete Latzo to fight in Newark tonight after welterweight title win over Mickey Walker.
Washington crews edged Navy by half a length on the Hudson to claim the intercollegiate four-oared title. The race finished 19 minutes 28.35 seconds for Washington with Navy three lengths back, Syracuse, Pennsylvania, Columbia and other top schools following. Washington also won the junior varsity race.
Suzanne Lenglen pulls out of the all England tournament due to illness. Howard Kinsey and Mary Browne receive a walkover into the mixed doubles last 16 as Lenglen and Bofo tta were to play them. Lenglen had already withdrawn from singles and could not appear in mixed doubles.
In a tight league race Love and Hewitt-Boden push ahead with solid averages. Hewitt-Boden’s 8625 average and Coepe’s .615 percentage threaten the top trio as playoff hopes hinge on upcoming plate trips.
The report discusses limited at bats for two officials and Peden, cites Bradfield Josten as first baseman with a .588 batting average and a first home run last week. It lists individuals hitting .400 or better prior to Monday, June 28, highlighting standout players and averages.
Mr. O'Geoffy suggests the dry league would ban spit ball pitching, casting doubt on the proposed rules. His remark frames the issue as a test of where regulation ends and tradition begins.
Delaware June 29. Raymond C. Dietrich will succeed B. F. Van Alstyne as basketball coach and assistant football and baseball coach at Ohio Wesleyan University. George Gauthier announced the move. Van Alstyne resigned to become basketball coach at Michigan State. George Staten becomes assistant director of athletics and Tom Tyler is named trainer.
Pomeroy coal interests seek judgment in a case valued near $500,000 against the Great Lakes Coal Mining Co. The suit involves Ebersbach and Peacock Coal companies claiming joint ownership of mines in Sutton Salisbury and Ester townships with installments and collateral details. The agreement allows immediate possession by defendants if payments default, with several named mines and facilities at stake.
The defense is represented by Morton, Irvin and Blanchard of Columbus and A. D. Russell of Pomeroy. The plaintiff is represented by Chalmers, Parker and Judge Sutter of Columbus and D. Curtis Reed of Pomeroy.
Friends and relatives gathered at the Karr home to honor Mr. and Mrs. Abe Kautz on their fifty seventh wedding anniversary. Many out of town relatives attended the observance in Pomeroy on a Sunday gathering.
Pomeroy June 29 S. H. Malone is confined to his East Main street home after a steam pipe burst at the Hobson shops Friday. Malone sustained bad burns to his face and chest. Mrs. Cecil Brickles of Point Pleasant returned home after assisting her father.
The N A C club hosted a shower for Mrs. Fred Whitlock at Vaude Vance's home last evening. Refreshments were served.
Charles E Lewis 41 died at 10:45 PM Saturday at his Second street home after a brief illness. Though in good health earlier, he reportedly suffered after effects of flu and skin trouble. He leaves a wife, a son Charles, four brothers Arthur Ira Fred Virgil, four sisters Bell Ella Hattie Glenna. Funeral at 4 PM at home, with B of L E and Masons in charge. burial Cheshire cemetery.
Society notes say the Methodist Episcopal Home Missionary Society met last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs J W Woll on Sixth Street. The gathering focused on church outreach activities and plans for future fundraising and outreach efforts in the community.
The Needle and Thimble club gathered last evening at Mrs. E. Souis’s Rutland street home with twelve members in attendance.
Charles Hensley of Long Bottom underwent a tonsil removal at Dr. McCullough's office on Sunday. His condition is reported to be satisfactory.
Rev James of Middleport Baptist Church and Rev O Q Sellers of Pomeroy Baptist Church left Monday for Toledo to attend the Baptist Bible Union meeting.
Constable Hysell reports no arrests last week as hundreds of out-of-town attendees join the Middleport street carnival during the week long event.
G Martin of Grant Street underwent an operation for abscess at his residence for treatment and care following the ailment.
Chicago reports the American derby at Washington Park on July 10 will feature a starry field. Four derby winners Bubbling Over Carlaris Baggenbaggage and Haste are entered along with other swift contenders.
American Association results show Louisville 4 Columbus 3 and Toledo 9 Indianapolis 5 with Milwaukee 7 St Paul 4. National League scores include Chicago 11 Souis 3 and Philadelphia 9 Brooklyn 4. American League results list Cleveland 8 Detroit 4 and Philadelphia 7 New York 1 with Boston 6 Washington 2 Chicago 7 St Louis 0.
The schedule lists NBA style regional games featuring Louisville at Columbus Indianapolis at Toledo St Paul at Kansas City Milwaukee at Minneapolis Pittsburgh at Cincinnati St Louis at Boston New York at Philadelphia Philadelphia at Brooklyn Chicago at Cleveland Detroit at St Louis Washington at Boston and New York at Philadelphia all slated across cities.
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