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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1926
Page
2
Young inmates including Ray Chester Forrest Sapp Donald Ebi and James Adams held over the Sam Hill murder appear unfazed by jail. Officers report secrecy and efforts to arrest all implicated while locals show little alarm. The story notes singing of The Prisoner’s Song and restricted parental visits amid community apathy.
Mrs. Jose ph Brown aged 67 died at her Kyger home Saturday after long illness from diabetes. She is survived by her husband and two daughters Mrs. Fannie Simme of Columbus and Mrs. Nell Figier of Kyger.
Frank Robinson of Gallipolis escaped serious injury when his car hit a gulley near the Bingham drive‑in station on a Saturday night in Middleport. He was arrested, appeared before Mayor Giles, and fined 180 dollars for drunken driving.
Mar 1 report notes members of the White side convening in Pomeroy for a dinner that ends unexpectedly amid unclear circumstances. Details on attendees and outcomes are sparse in the surviving text.
Pomeroy March 1 Worley Forrest of Rutland is gaining recognition by taking prizes at regional old fiddlers contests. He won several prizes at Middleport and earned third place at Point Pleasant.
On the road to California, Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis declines to comment on the National League resolution backing his continued tenure as commissioner. He emphasizes devotion to baseball and hints at future guidance while avoiding statements about the game's conduct.
Hobson team defeats the N Y C association of Charleston 24 24 after a five minute overtime and a technical foul deciding the game Phillips scored the deciding point. The match at the K of P hall marked Hobson N F C association’s first game and showed early promise.
The piece explores whether Jack Dempsey plans to defend his heavyweight title this summer and examines his hesitations. Wild Bill Lyons weighs in predicting Dempsey may retire or fight only under favorable terms. Dempsey insists he could return for a two-fight bid involving Wills and Tunney, conditional on price and promotion.
A preliminary girls game between Charleston association players and Middleport High ended with Middleport taking an 18 to 11 victory. Keffer of Middleport led scorers while Hobson and Phillips were noted players in a hard fought contest despite Middleport being forced to play strict girls rules. The lineup lists Grate Buxton Searls Bradbury Kohlbeaker Riley Hutchinson McClure Dufield and Harkness.
With two games left in the Buckeye Athletics Association schedule Ohio leads by one game over Miami and Ohio Wesleyan. Miami must beat Cincinnati to force a two way tie for second as Cincinnati remains atop the standings after a 87 to 325 win over Ohio.
WRIASTON TOURNAMENT lists Vinton and Jackson County clubs set to play at Wellston including Oak Hill Petersburg McArthur Albany Wilkesville and other area squads.
Tiger Flowers defeats Mary Greb by decision in a rough bout to claim the middleweight crown. The bout drew a gate of $195,134.70 as promoters eye future challengers including Mickey Walker Mike McTigue and Jack Delaney. Kaplan stops Rockson by technical knockout after two knockdowns.
Ford C. Frick surveys the 1920s Yankees under Miller Huggins as he begins a rebuild aimed at future pennants. He notes shedding aging veterans like Whitey Witt and Bob Veach, promoting youths such as Lou Gehrig, Tony Lazzeri, and Marcus Koenig, and relying on young pitchers Beall Pipsviras and Myles Thomas while awaiting maturation of the prospect group.
A recent Pirudise Northwestern game ended with 73 points scored in total, the former team tallying 38. The narrow contest stands as a high county league score for the Big AEanen region.
Ohio outscored Cincinnati 20 to 16 in the second half but trailed after a first half eight point deficit as the Bearcats held a 4 0 to 32 lead. Allen was held scoreless for Cincinnati while Miami also narrowed late but failed to overcome the early twelve point margin. Ohio won four of ten BA A games, yet showed competitive outplays in losses.
Brooklyn star Azzy Vance and ex-teammate Bernie Neis now with the Boston Braves appear ready for a basketball game in Clearwater Florida. They regard the court sport as a good conditioning drill for baseball and stand waiting for opening whistle.
The Hamden high boys basketball team beat Oak Hill 27 to unknown score, taking control early with a 10 to 8 lead at halftime. Captain Bobo, Spangenberg, Dickman, E. Craig, and Martin Dill delivered key field goals as Oak Hill’s Seals Brick and Lambert scored for their side. Hamden eyes the Wellston and Athens tournaments next week, while Murphy returns to boost the squad. The Hamden girls fell to Oak Hill 12 to 7 in the same night.
Eighteen players compete for pitching and catching duties at Augusta training as Ty Cobb does not join the Tigers camp. Cobb travels to Baltimore for eye growth removal surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, delaying his 1926 season.
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