Big Red Cagemen Face Deaf Mutes In Final Fray
The Big Red basketball squad meets the Columbus deaf mutes at Athens high gym Friday at 7 30. The deaf mutes have dominated the circuit with high scoring wins over Springfield Westerville and other Columbus teams and beat the winning team in a tri state tournament. Indiana captured that tourney. Columbus finished second. Two players averaged twenty points per game, another eighteen and twenty two. Coach Wise may start Hughes at forward Wolfe center Sprague and Border guards with Cross struggling for a spot. Referee Tom Morgan from New Lexington.
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Burning accident injures two at Hall Grindstone works
Clarence Barth and Alfred Wenham, workers at Hall Grindstone in Constitution, were severely burned when a lit match was thrown near two powder cans on a wagon. The blast enveloped them in flames and they were taken to a Parkersburg hospital for treatment.
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Uruguyan Aviator's Flight Deems Canary Islands Route
Casablanca reports Major Borges of Uruguay flying from Italy toward Montevideo via Palmas and the Canary Islands. The article notes a historic horseshoe tossing title from 1923 and mentions a regainment in a recent tournament.
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Cobb Ridicules Turkey Hunted in Georgia
Ty Cobb, recently cleared by Judge Landis on bribery charges, returns to Georgia with six 20 pound trophies from his shotgun sport, displaying prowess rivaling his batting skill.
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Heidelberg Defeats Wooster In Ohio Conference Game
Heidelberg University beat Wooster 45 to 29 in an Ohio conference game. Statler led with 19 points, Weaver added 12, as Heidelberg secured the win on the Wooster court.
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Films Tonight Shown by Electrical Engineers Group
Three films will be screened at the American Institute of Electrical Engineers meeting in Superhall on the third floor at 6 15 tonight. The titles include Rolling Steel by Electricity Volta's Discovery and Ferry Coal to Electricity. Clarence Kelich, president, will preside. To allow attendance at a basketball game the start time is earlier than usual.
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Babe Ruth Returns East to Demand 100000 Dollar Salary
Babe Ruth arrived back in New York from California to press the Yankees for a two year deal at 100000 dollars per year plus refund of fines. Colonel Jake Ruppert, Ed Barrow, and Christy Walsh stand in for negotiations as fans wager on a possible compromise around 75000 dollars yearly. Ruth’s cold arrival weather reflects the sharp market tension in baseball’s top salary dispute.
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Ohio college baseball squad faces vacancy filled by lefties
Coach Don Peden plans a varsity nine with key losses including pitcher Jack Sweeney and hitter Freddie Beazel. Candidates for pitching are Fuller Barfoot and McKinley, all left handed, while Rhodes Swearington and Ma ple contest catcher. Second base contenders are McNabb and Murray with Bayless at shortstop and Robeson shifting positions if needed. Outfield options include Greer Shields Agostinelli Willison with Barfoot Butler likely sharing right field duties.
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Babe Ruth Seeks Bigger Pay in Return to News Front
The Babe returns to New York seeking a staggering sum in pay, aiming to surpass the President’s salary and all ball players and managers in professional baseball. He has a long history of headlines for stomach troubles, fines, and record breaking home runs, and today he again dominates the news.
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Democrats Endorse Garrett for Minority Leader in House Caucus
Democrats in the House met for a caucus to organize the next Congress. Finis Garrett of Tennessee was nominated to oppose Speaker Longworth of Ohio for the presidency post, with Garrett facing likely defeat. Rep. Greenwood of Indiana was elected caucus chairman.
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Logan Evens Pin Series With Victory
The American Legion bowlers lost to Logan in the second of a three game series at Logan. The teams are now tied after Logan hit a 219 average by player St. Clair. The third and deciding game will be rolled in Athens with scores to follow.
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Major shifts reshape major league second basemen in 1926
A wholesale off season movement moves prominent second basemen among clubs. Rogers Hornsby goes to New York and Frankie Frisch to St. Louis, Eddie Collins leaves Chicago for Connie Mack, Marty McManus heads to Detroit, Frank O'Rourke to St. Louis, Aaron Ward to Chicago, Ray Morehart to Gotha, Bit Wambsganss drops to the minors. The 1926 season marks an unusually large infield shakeup.
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Boxer Jimmy Delaney Fights for Life in Hospital
Minneapolis dispatch reports St. Paul boxer Jimmy Delaney in serious condition from blood poisoning. Doctors say he rested well but remains in critical danger as the fight for life continues at the hospital.
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Marietta Faces Ohio Bobcats In Gym Battle
Marietta hosts Ohio tonight at the Ohio gymnasium aiming for a second straight win after their recent victory over Cincinnati. Shafer led Marietta with 22 points in a 49 to 38 loss earlier this season, while captains Shug Gerhart and teammate Fred Shafer are key players to contend with.
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Doak Remains Last Holdout From Brooklyn Robins
Clearwater Fla March 2 With Bob McGraw’s capitulation the only holdout of the Brooklyn Robins is Bill Doak the pitcher who was invited to return after a year’s retirement leaving the club without its remaining holdout.
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Denison Wins Buckeye Athletic Championship in Close Bout
Denison defeats Ohio Wesleyan 88 to 86 at Granville to clinch the Buckeye Athletic Association title. After building a 38 22 lead, Ohio Wesleyan narrowed the gap with late scoring led by Captain Lamme, but a final Denison stand preserved the victory as Wesleyan missed a late free throw.
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Kenyon Tops Marietta 60 to 41 in Buckeye clash
Kenyon defeated Marietta 60 to 41 after trailing early, using a strong finish to secure the win. Lamme led Denison with 14 points while Jenkins and Roth added key contributions as the margin widened in the final minutes.
Canaanville PTA to Meet Amid Senior Play
The Canaan Township Parent Teacher association will hold its monthly business session Thursday at 7 o'clock in Miss Everett's room. No program will be presented due to the senior play, and the quilt will not be sold as previously announced.
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