Buckeye Loop Final Standings and Top Scorers of 1928-29
The Buckeye Association ends the 1928-29 season with Ohio Wesleyan and Cincinnati tied for first at seven wins and three losses. Denison, Wittenberg, Whipple U, and others follow in final point totals. Leading scorers include Siegenthaler Wes, Popp Cincinnati, Mnisder Wesleyan, Keyser Wittenberg, and Karty Cincinnati among the top names.
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Joe Guyon Quits Baseball to Coach Clemson Teams
Joe Guyon leaves a minor league career to devote full time to coaching college teams. He recently accepted a position at Clemson University in South Carolina.
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Clemson
South Carolina
Dartmouth Expects Harvey Cohn To Follow Hurdler Monte Wells
Dartmouth projects sophomore hurler Harvey Cohn from New York to mirror Monte Wells in hurdling prowess. Coaches view him as a developing standout with potential to impact the season.
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Harvey Cohn
New York
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Oliver Hartley Receives Bend News for Messenger
Oliver Hartley reports from Pomeroy Bend for the Messenger. Telephone him at 161-X for updates and a possible interview.
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Pomeroy Bend
Messenger
Talk of merger ties Shippers' Packet and P C Line
Rumors speak of a consolidation of the Shippers' Packet Company owners of the Senator Cordill and the P C Line owners of the Betsy Ann and General Wood. Another report says the fast packet Tom Greene will enter the Cincinnati and Pittsburgh trade to compete. Funeral services were held for Lizzie Jane Edwards 53 at Bradford Church Rutland Township. She died Friday. burial in church cemetery. She was wife of James Edwards and mother to three, with two sons in Detroit.
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Tom Greene
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Jane Edwards
Hysell Run
Rutland Township
Kathleen Malone and Ralph Russell Wed in Ohio Ceremony
The marriage of Miss Kathleen Malone and Ralph Russell of Pomeroy was performed February 23 at Tuppers Plains by Reverend Sheldon. The couple, who obtained a license in Marietta, will reside in Pomeroy with Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Keller hosting the event.
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Kathleen Malone
Ralph Russell
Marietta
Tuppers Plains
L. L. Keller
Sheldon
Belpre
Essex Interests Close in on Mine Purchase
From Columbus comes word that Rosex interests negotiate to buy the Pittsburgh Coal Mine above Syracuse. If completed the property will be operated. The Pittsburgh Company plans to withdraw from the field. Local business leaders and many Syracuse miners depend on the mine for employment and await the outcome.
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Ex- Pecta
Heath M. E. Church Groups Meet in Middleport
Stendard Bearers of Heath M. E. Church met with Miss Julia Miller on Grant Street for a lesson exposition. The King's Heralds Society met with Miss Emma Kathryn Walters of Sycamore and Ms Julia Miller led the evening study. Mr. L. Ward and Dr. M. P. D. are back from a trip to Columbus.
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Stendard Bearers
Heath M. E. Church
Julia Miller
Grant Street
Nan Moore
Huggins Expects Hurling Help From Ex College Stars
New York March 4 Three ex college hurlers will bolster the New York Yankees pitching staff this season. Manager Huggins lists Gordon Rhodes Roy Sherrid and Fay Thom as prominent candidates. Rhodes attended Utah Sherrid Albright and Thom Oklahoma City and USC. Each posted a strong record last season suggesting significant help in the coming American League race.
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Roy Sherrid
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Montreal
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Oklahoma City
California
New Baseball League Formed in Massillon Meeting
New Philadelphia March 4 A P At a meeting yesterday nine teams tentatively formed a new baseball circuit to be finalized at a Massillon meeting next Sunday. The league includes Coshocton Zanesville New Philadelphia Canton Massillon Akron Firestones Akron General Tires Cleveland Tellings Youngstown Oaklands from the previous East Ohio and Ohio Pennsylvania Leagues.
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Zanesville
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Akron Firestones
Akron General Tires
Cleveland Tellings
Youngstown Oaklands
Kelly Begins Reds Spring Training In Orlando
In Orlando Florida on March 4 George Kelly first baseman joined the Reds for his first workout of the 1929 spring training season. Creasen remained the only regular infielder absent from camp yesterday as Kelly arrived.
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Red Sox Reach Florida Camp As MLB Clubs Begin Spring Work
The Boston Red Sox arrive at Braderstown Florida to join major league teams in training for the April 16 season opener. Notable holdouts include Waner brothers seeking 35,000, Dazzy Vance and Doug McWeeney with demands, Goslin unsigned, and several others remaining unsigned as camps open.
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Senators Reach Florida Camp
LAKELAND Fla March 4 U P The vanguard of the Columbus Senators including most of the batterymen staff arrived to begin spring training at Adair Field Secretary Charley Thomas Pitcher Harry Fishbaugh and Doc Smallwood viewed the field and praised its good condition The first workout was scheduled for this afternoon Coaches and trainers will focus on pitching and catching rosters during the next week The main unit will arrive in about a week.
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Colt Wins Derby at Tijuana Racecourse
Naisha pur, a chestnut colt from the Wilshire stables, won the Tijuana Derby at the Tijuana Lower California race course after a slow start. Xylophone finished second, a half length back, with Naishapur dropping to show position ten lengths behind the leaders.
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Roush Family Plans for 2000 at Reunion
The Roush and allied families of America centered in Meigs and Mason Counties plan their annual reunion in Point Pleasant on the last Saturday in August. An executive meeting in Point Pleasant named trustees to oversee Ohio incorporation and set Pomeroy as principal offices.
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Marion
O. A. Roush
Point Pleasant
H. J. Blackmore
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Germany
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Middleport Plans Spring School Music Program
Middleport schools prepare a musical entertainment featuring the school band orchestra and the high school glee club with solos and group performances. Vocal and instrumental music gains attention as pupils aim to showcase their abilities. program details including time and place will be announced later.
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Middleport Social Notes Include Health Updates and Baptisms
Mrs F Besserer shows improvement after weeks in Holzer Hospital and recently used a wheelchair. Will Hessie suffers influenza. Jack Horden from New Straitsville visits two weeks at R H Morden home. Six baptisms after church service at Bradbury Church. four baptisms at Middleport church. Mr and Mrs W J Forquer stayed two weeks or more at Vero Beach.
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Vero Beach
Water delays Betts funeral due to high water
George Betts aged in his sixties died at noon Saturday from heart trouble at his home on Leading s Creek Meigs County. He was known in horse and mule trade and coal mining for years and leaves a widow and two sons. Funeral postponed until roads reopen, likely Tuesday afternoon.
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George Betts
David Jacobs
Leadings Creek
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Meigs County
Jacob Roller, Jr
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Wabasso
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Art Pfarr
James Lafferty
Consolidation Talks Aimed at Logan Furniture After Fire
In Pomeroy March 4 workers report the Gallipolis Community Association seeks to consolidate the Logan Furniture Company plant with the Gallipolis factory. The move aims to boost production and jobs in Gallipolis. Charleston and Bucyrus are also courting the Logan plant.
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Gallipolis
Postmaster Announces Temporary Clerk Appointment
Postmistress Florence Smith asks that it be noted Dr. V Mulholland is serving temporarily as a clerk in the postoffice while awaiting certification of eligibles after a later examination. Mulholland was called in for his experience in the work.
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Florence Smith
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Courthouse Rooms Reconfigured Into Modern Law Library
Pomeroy workmen convert two back rooms behind the court room into a single modern law library. Contractor C. E. Dow leads the project with metalwork for the space.
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Pomeroy
C. E. Dow
Ira Bowles Dies in Petersburg Va After Illness
Ira Bowles aged 48 died at his sister Mrs Etta Hendricks home in Petersburg Virginia from heart and kidney trouble provoked by influenza. He had been bedridden since September and died a year after his mother in Middleport. His body lay in Petersburg Cemetery temporarily while burial near his mother is arranged for spring at Middleport Hill Cemetery. He is survived by two sisters Mrs Hendricks and Mrs Dana Pfarr and two brothers Harry and Walter Bowles.
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Michigan vs Wisconsin Halt Big Ten Title Showdown Tonight
The Big Ten crown hinges on the Michigan Wisconsin game in Ann Arbor with Wisconsin favored to clinch the title by winning. Michigan trails 9-2 to Wisconsin 9-1, and Chicago closes the schedule while Michigan faces Indiana, Minnesota at Illinois, and Ohio at Purdue in final-night action.
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Barbuti Case To Be Discussed Soon
New York March 4 Ray Barbuti Olympic 400 meter champion faces suspension by the A A U after quotes in the New York Telegram alleged he accused A A U leaders of being a four man “gang” and claimed athletes ran up large expense accounts The registration committee will discuss the matter Thursday afternoon Barbuti denies making some statements attributed to him in a letter to committee chairman John J Deignan
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Southworth Takes St Louis Cardinal Manager Post
United Press reports Billy Southworth is chosen to manage the St. Louis Cardinals as they begin the 1930 season. Boss Sam Breadon backs him, citing character and firmness, while Southworth recalls past struggles with the Giants and aims to repeat past World Series success with the Cardinals.
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Dempsey Bids for Kid Chocolate Bantam Title Fight
Jack Dempsey has started promoting and seeks Kid Chocolate, the Cuban contender, for a summer world bantamweight title bout. A Miami Beach telegram to Chocolate’s manager Louis Gutierrez says Dempsey will arrive in ten days to sign Chocolate for the match.
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Best With Shot On Samli Team
John Kuck and Herman Brix, America's two outstanding shot putters last season, join the Los Angeles Athletic Club squad.
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Herman Brix
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Los Angeles Athletic Club
Class champions to be decided in district rounds this week
The Southeastern Ohio district playoffs enter the semi finals after three rounds at Ohio University. In Class A Portsmouth Ironton Chillicothe and Athens fight to reach the final with Friday nights matches. Ironton challenges Portsmouth while Athens faces Chillicothe. In Class B, Marshall seeks a third straight title, facing Pomeroy in a key semi final, while Hollister meets Stewart in another Athens County clash. Four semi final games Friday lead to finals Saturday night.
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State high school basketball tourney heads to semi finals
With 36 Class A teams in sectional play the state tournament moves to the semi finals across seven cities this week. Delaware Akron Findlay Dayton Athens and Denison host the clashes. Stivers High of Dayton is the defending champion.
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Did You Know That Leo Durocher The Kid Himself
A late 1920s style column mentions Leo Durocher nicknamed The Kid Himself in telegrams to Ed Barrow. Wisconsin seeks another Notre Dame line coach replacing Tom Lieb. Possible candidates Adam Walsh or Bud Boeringer, both ex All-American centers. Bill Mehthorn returns from New York amid fanfare for recent fortunes from the South. Chick Outen signs contracts with Charlotte for 600 dollars and Yankees for 1200 dollars, with the judge weighing final terms.
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Hennessey Captures Miami Beach Tennis Title
Johnny Hennessey of Indianapolis, ranked fourth nationally, defeated Francis T. Hunter of New Rochelle, ranked second, in the singles final of the Miami Beach tournament with set scores of 6-3 7-5 6-4.
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Johnny Hennessey
Indianapolis
Francis T. Hunter
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