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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1927

Page

2

Bobcats Close Basketball Season With Fine Showing

Middleport March 7 Oral Price 67 died at his Cheshire home Sunday morning after illness of about a week pneumonia listed as cause. He left a widow and three children Verna Tucker Vaughn and Foster of Cheshire five sisters and two brothers. Funeral at Campaign church with burial nearby. Various local residents noted as visiting or ill, including James Arnold with scarlet fever and A H Bradbury ill at Grant street house.

Middleport Oral Price Cheshire Price Verna Tucker Vaughn Foster Chauncey Vance Ralph Davis L. D. Scott H. L. Carson

Bleacher Collapse Injures UW Line Manager at Basketball Game

D W Wennessy general manager of the UW seal street car line sustained a minor leg injury when the bleacher seat he occupied broke at the Tomeroy Middleport basketball game in Pomeroy. Nearby spectators Mrs J T Mees Mrs harles Peoples and Mrs D W Wennessy were seated on the same row.

Harles Peoples D. Wennessy

Woman dies in Gallipolis after stroke in Middleport

Mrs. James Bridges wife of the Rev Bridges of the A. M. E. church formerly of Middleport died Saturday at her Gallipolis home after a longIllness suffering a stroke She leaves her husband and several children Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Middleport James Bridges Bridges A. M. E. Church Gallipolis saBridges Dade

Infant Dies in Middleport Couple's Loss

Infant son Lawrence Casto of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Casto died at 11 o clock Saturday in Middleport. Funeral services were held Sunday and burial followed at Gravel Hill cemetery.

Middleport Lawrence Roy Casto Gravel Hill

Mrs May Hosts Potluck Dinner in Middleport

Social notes from Pomeroy Bend record Mrs. Thomas May of Middleport hosting a Fourth Street potluck on Friday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Reed, Mr. and Mrs. R. Windsor, Helen Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Miller.

May Thomas May Middleport Fourth Street W. 8. Reed R. Windsor Helen Smith R. A. Miller

Bridge Club Meet At Mrs. Boggess Home

Mrs. Lucy Boggess of Middleport will entertain her bridge club members at her Grant Street residence on Monday evening.

Bridge Club Lucy Boggess Middleport Grant ‘Street

Mae Davis Hosts Bridge Club Evening

Mrs. Mae Davis will entertain members of her bridge club at her home Tuesday evening for a social session and games.

Mae Davis Bridge Ciub

Mrs Emma Welch Hosts 500 Club Gathering

Mrs Emma Welch of Middleport will entertain members of her 500 club at her home on Third street Monday evening.

Emma Welch Middleport 500 Club Third Street

Delphian Society Plans Monday Meeting in Middleport

Members of the Delphian Society in Middleport will hold a meeting Monday evening at Hotel Alien. The program lists leader Mrs RK C Windsor with The Bourgeois Gentleman performed by Mrs Jennie Galbronner and Alceste and Celimene by Mrs Hari Lama, plus The Amenities of Authors by Freda Waehnie and Tertuffe by Mrs Lucy Boggess.

Delphian Society Middleport

Pomeroy Bend Briefs Visit and Funeral Notes

Mr and Mrs Alba Radford of Vanesville visited relatives Saturday and Sunday. Ellie Bartells of Columbus visited here over the weekend with her mother Mrs Fred Bartells. Mrs John O Hara of Glouster and Mrs Howard Creamer of Columbus arrived to attend Roy Meier funeral services. Betty Mandry of Glouster visited here recently with Miss Pithl and Clara Garland. Errold Dawson of Athens was a visitor here Saturday.

Pomeroy Bend Alba Radford Vanesville Ellie Bartells Columbus Fred Bartells John O'Hara Glouster Howard Creamer Roy Meier Betty Mandry Giouster Pith#l Clara Garland Errold Dawson Athens

Middleport Greetings and Weekend Visitors

Ida Lee Hill of Columbus visits relatives in town. Ariana Lyons of Huntington spent the weekend with her father John Lyons. J A Cobb of Columbus and Fr BE Bucklin of Zanesville also visited friends here. William Burford of Athens came Friday to see Edward French and family. Jeaner Lambert of Athens and Mr and Mrs G Frye of Columbus stayed over with relatives. Mrs Edith Winegar is at her Fourth Street home. Mrs Maenery Bing and Mrs W K herga spent Saturday here with.

Marvin DeMain Clarence Smith Chillicothe N. A. Main Bluefield W. Va W. M. Potter Portsmouth Pomeroy Albert Swatzel Charleston Middleport Ida Lee Hill Columbus Ariana Lyons Huntington John Lyons J. A. Cobb BE. Bucklin Zanesville William Burford Athens Edward French Jeaner Lambert G. Frye

Pomeroy Wins Meigs County Basketball Title

The Pomeroy boys beat Rutland 23 to 22 and the Pomeroy girls defeated Syracuse 33 to 7 to claim the Meigs County championship. Middleport edged Chester 19 to 17, while Rutland downed Syracuse and Pomeroy defeated Middleport 17 to 16 in a tense tournament run.

Pomeroy Middleport Chester Racine Toppers Plains Harrisonville Rutland Syracuse Tuppers Plains Meigs County Mbersbarh, Lg P.G. F. Oul Ssabiadh Moyiadh McCullough Ei Coe Werner Ciccessive SOG

Ohio Bobcats Defeat Wittenberg 40 to 31 In Close Game

Ohio University beat Wittenberg College 40 to 31 before 3000 at the men's gym. Macklin guarded Arm strong and led the defense while Bud DuBois scored 11 points and Bayless plus DuBois anchored the backcourt. It was Ohio's third B A A win and the final game of the year.

Wittenberg Seaman L. Far DuBois Bayless Wittenberg College Ohio University Buckeye Athletic Association Bobcats Armstrong Knotts Macklin Red Armstrong Ohio Loth Red Bolton Cincinnati Bobcat Bud DuBois Bud Eisenbrey Burkholder Grover Springfield Green Ohio Cag‘ers Armstrong and Company Walton Williams McKinley Jeffrey Bonifield O'Neal Kline Briggs Trace Brammer Campbell Thomas Phi Delta Theta Ohio Fe Svsiscenta Os McKinsey Dunn Sasioga Iccascei Ae Armetrong Ccssee Vj Keyser iMcFadden van Mette Ccsee Iheboue Isi Et Oo Rupp Denison Long Newark Zimmer Miami Wesleyan Oberlin Akron Baldwin-Wallace Zippers Case Ty FR Pee Optenberg Wes

Pomeroy Girls Dominate Syracuse In Meigs County Final

In Pomeroy on Saturday night the Pomeroy girls beat Syracuse high school 33 to 7 in the Meigs County tournament final. Referees Lyons and Dennison. Notable players Burris, Castle, and Tiversbach contributed. several seniors announce graduation, ending years on the local team.

Pomeroy Meigs County Syracuse K. of P. Hall Lyons Dennison Hunts Itisiees Jraepor Ube Catcivssias iEberebach Burris Brusdet F. T.P Duckworth R.f. S Icc Ciecc Wineébrenner DAMS Isitsidios Ek Tiversbach Smith Khares Castle Kuntz Bubantute Amie Sae

White Sox Begin Practice Split for Six Inning Scrimmage

In Shreveport Louisiana on March 7 the White Sox prepare by splitting the squad into two groups to play a six inning practice game under manager Schalk, as the team approaches real games.

White Sox Shreveport Schalk

Northwestern kicks off spring practice under new coach Hanley

Northwestern University football candidates report in Evanston Illinois for the first spring practice session of the season. It marks the first purple practice under the direction of Dick Hanley the new head coach.

Evanstown Ill Northwestern University Dick Hanley

Two Hurt In Treasury Denaturing Lab Explosion

Washington March 5 two men were seriously injured when waste chemicals used in denaturing alcohol exploded in a treasury laboratory.

Washington Prohibition Treasury

Young Remains In About The Same Condition After Transfusion

Ross Young, New York Giants outfielder, lay in hospital at his Texas home this week in about the same condition after a blood transfusion administered Saturday. Doctors said the procedure was materially helpful.

Young Antonio Tex Ross Young New York Giant

Aviators Safe After Trans Atlantic Crash Near Northwest Africa

Four Uruguayan aviators who escaped a crash on the Northwest African coast are reported safe with Moorish tribesmen. Major Tadeo Larre Horges and three companions were aided by friendly natives then placed with a caravan bound for Cape Juby, 75 miles from the crash site.

Casablanca Morocco Africa Tadeo Larre Horges Cape Juby

The Plains Beat Alumni In Fast Tilt

The Plains boys defeated the alumni 28 to 21 in a brisk game. The halves were 13-12 at the break with The Plains leading throughout the second half. Branson scored 11 for The Plains, Hawk 9, while Charney led the alumni with 6. Referee was H. Wise of Athens.

the Plains Plains Boys Plains Alumni Tipton Charney Cook Thompson Hamar Michaels McAllister Hawk Branson Bradshaw Wilson H. Wise Athens High School

Justice F. Wins Tia Juana Derby Ahead of Sir Harry

English bred colt Justice F. captured the $25,000 added Tia Juana derby by a head over Sir Harry. Justice F. is owned by William Daniel while Sir Harry runs for Seagram stables. Wandering Minstrel placed third eight lengths back. The race purse totaled $29,000 to the winner.

Tia Juana Mexico Justice F Sir Harry Justice F William Daniel Sir Harry Seagram Stables Wandering Minstrel

Forged Letters Arrested Man in Atlantic City Case

W R Outcast age 76 of Washington D C held in Atlantic City N J on March 5 on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses using forged letters bearing signatures of Chief Justice William Howard Taft and Speaker Nicholas Longworth.

Atlantic City N. J Wm. H. Taft Nicholas Longworth House of Representatives W. R Washington, D. C

Flood Strands 500 In South Dallas Homes

Five hundred residents in South Dallas remain marooned as flood waters from the Trinity River overflow banks. An all night rain swelled the river to over a mile wide in places and forced farmers in the lowlands to flee with their belongings.

Texas Dallas Tex U.P Trinity River

Leon Duray Wins Culver City 250 Mile Auto Classic

Leon Duray the flying Frenchman won the Culver City 250 mile race, averaging 124.7 mph. Harry Hartz finished second and Pete DePaolo third. An early accident injured Cliff Woodbury, who skidded into a fence but suffered only minor injuries.

Los Angeles Calif Leon Duray Harry Hartz Pete DePaolo Cliff Woodbury

Hoppe Not Favored to Retain Billiard Crown

In Washington the 18.2 balkline championship features Felix Gee and Kirney Matsuyama in the afternoon round and Edouard Horemans and Willie Hoppe in the evening match. Horemans Shafer and Cochran lead with two wins, while Hoppe has one defeat and is not favored to defend the title.

Washington Felix Gee Kirney Matsuyama Edouard Horemans Willie Hoppe Horemans Jake Shafer Wesker Cochran Hoppe

Tilden Wins Miami South Florida Singles Championship

William Tilden the first ranking tennis star defeated Manuel Alonzo of Spain’s Davis Cup team and second ranking player 4-3 7-9 5-7 6-4 6-2 this afternoon to claim the south Florida singles championship in Miami Florida on March 7.

Miami Fla William Tilden Manuel Alonzo Spain Davis Citp South Florida

Cubs Complete Roster with Jones and English Arrivals

Avalon on March 7 reports Percy Lee Jones pitcher and Elwood English recruit infielder have joined the Cubs. English to handle utility infield duties this season while Jones aims for a mound position as the team enters training.

Avalon Catalina Island Percy Lee Jones Elwood Woody” English Cubs English Jones

Red Snow Reported in Tyrol Dispatch

A light fall of red snow is reported in the Tyrol region from Innsbruck. The unusual coloration drew attention but officials have not issued alerts or explanations yet.

Tyrol Vienna Innsbruck

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