Churches Aid In McCumber Hunt
POMEROY March 22 More than a hundred church members joined local officers in a Willys Hill search for James McCumber missing since last Monday. No clues were found though a moonshine outfit and mash were seized at Charter Oak hollow. Officers pursue any lead as Charleston authorities denied finding a wounded man possibly McCumber.
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Pomeroy
Willys Hill
James McCumber
Jerry Nuby
McCumber
William Rethel
Charter Oak Hollow
Sheriff Rice
Marshal Bay Oush
Thgt
Charleston
Victim of Auto Mishap Returns Home From Hospital
Pomeroy March 22 Frank Reinhart was brought home from Holzer hospital Gallipolis after injuries from an automobile accident two weeks ago. The car struck a telephone pole and overturned. Other occupants were thrown from the vehicle but suffered no serious injuries. Reinhart is greatly improved but will remain out for some time.
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Pomeroy
Frank Reinhart
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Reinhart
Freshman Clasps Banquet at Local High School
Syracuse reports members of the freshman clasp of the local high school held a banquet at Junior hall Friday evening. A special program was presented and refreshments were served.
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Syracuse
Kiwanis Club Meeting Set for Tuesday at Remington
Pomeroy and Middleport Kiwanis club delegates will gather at the Remington hotel at 6 45 p m Tuesday for the first Kiwanis meeting in this area. The event aims to organize the local service club activities and community projects.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy-Middleport Kiwanis Club
Remington Hotel
Kiwanis
Club Reorganization Meeting Set This Tuesday
A meeting to reorganize the club will be held here in the coming months. All members are urged to attend Tuesday's gathering to participate in the plan.
Local residents visit relatives and travel to events
Lydia Elberfeld ends a two week visit in New York City and returns to her studies with her parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Elberfeld. Several others visit Athens Cincinnati Albuquerque Huntington Gallipolis and Colu mbus spending weekends with relatives or attending events.
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Lydia Elberfeld
New York City
Jacob Elberfeld
Helena Clifford
Mildred Patten
Mae Terrill
Sibyl Ebersbach
E. Ebersbach
Athens
A. A. Hugg
C. E. Rathburn
Cady Whaley
Cincinnati
D of A. R
Elsie Entsminger
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Richard Entsminger
Gravel Hill
Harry Dye
Columbus
Ben Elberfeld
George Patten
Huntington
Butternut Avenue
Manning Webster
Agnes McQuigg
Harold Brown
John Lutz
Edgar Gilmore
Marjorie Patten
Gallipolis
John Thompson
Middleport
Malcolm Cottingham
Jackson
Small Town News Circle of Visits and Relocations
Sunday visits and family travel fill the docket with names and movements. Owen Robinson and sister Mrs. Murray visit Huntington. J. P. Knopp returns to Point Pleasant after a Folkson visit with son Frank. Mrs. Roush visits The Flats. Lillian Smith recovers from influenza at Rutland street home.
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Owen Robinson
Huntington
Mrs. Murray
J. P. Knopp
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Frank Knopp
Mrs. Roush
Pearl Street
Lillian Smith
Rutland Street
Charles Wolmendorff
Toledo
Walter Howell
Gravel Hill
Opal Markin
Charleston
Jud Bradford
Columbus
Hartingher
Perry Weaver
I. H. Keffer
Richards
Mrs. Mary Rhodes Buried After Funeral Services
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Rhodes wife of Civil War veteran Jaque Rhodes were held at her Second Street home. The body was transported to Racine for burial in Ball Knobb Cemetery.
Transatlantic telephone eases talks between England and America
A satirical note on the new trans Atlantic telephone linking England and America. The piece mocks the delay in reaching the right number and implies faster negotiations for John Bull. It contrasts office cynicism with the practical benefits of telephone communication.
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England
America
John Bull
Waves Speak Quiet Plea as Baffler Phrase Fades
A quirky report notes that the phrase wild waves are saying is no longer baffier and now reads Ex cuse it please. The odd language shifts reflect a playful linguistic moment in the seaside column.
Local scandal tournaments draw hush crowd
A cryptic note hints at whispering watchers over local tournaments. The message mentions an unusual figure and a high place, implying secrecy surrounding the event and possible gossip networks at play.
Enigmatic Figures Swaying in Overseas Call Noise
A text hints at uncertain voices during an overseas call with references to various figures such as Neptune, Jonah, Lorelei, Miss America, channel swimmers, or a four-pound bass. The passage suggests unpredictability in identifying who is speaking.
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Neptune
Jonah
Lorelei
Provoked by Central’s Call and Uncertain Party Ties
A cryptic note questions central authority as the phrase here appears to echo a disrupted party cue and a dubious link to a Moorish crab and a silverbacked Wiackere. The fragment hints at confusion over leadership and identity in a tense political moment.
Unknown Lines Hint at Trouble on River and Leviathan
Fragmentary lines speak of trouble looming over a river ferry named Leviathan and reference a guardsman from Far Rockaway. The terse text mixes nautical and urban imagery without clear events or dates.
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Far Rockaway
Rome Overseas Calls Get Off the Floor Beckett
In Rome a caller orders Mr. Beckett to rise from the floor as Wel Rickard seeks a long distance connection. The terse exchange hints at a tense moment during a communications incident.
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Rome
Mr. Beckett
Rickard
Des Moines Caller Warned About Prince’s Polo Field Injury
A raspy warning says Miss Des Moines must call again as the prince lies scraped from the polo field and cannot speak for another week, signaling a serious, public medical incident.
Pirate crew orders alcohol in raid on ship
In a terse log, a pirate recounts loading four boat loads of Scotch, three of gin and seven of wine for a raid. The snippet hints at a raucous voyage and planned plunder aboard a vessel at sea.
Fractured Call Confusion Over Misdialed Numbers
A misdial leads to a puzzling exchange about dialing patterns saw two different locations cited as the recipient. The note hints at confusion between a mall and a historic square, illustrating dialing mix ups.
Americans Meet Rosebuds in New York Hockey Clash
March 22 New York and Portland, known as the Americans and Rosebuds, will face off in the opening of a three game series at Madison Square Garden under eastern rules. The locals will be without Red Green and Cleghorn due to injuries.
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Rosebuds
New York
Portland
Americans
Madison Square Garden
Red Green
Cleghorn
Jockey ring scandal bans four jockeys and three trainers for life
Kentucky racing commission bans four jockeys Harry Stutts Grover Noel B B Jones James Wallace and Bert Harvey and trainers R D Williams P J Williams and Ham Devereux for life over operation of a jockey ring and fixing races. Jockey Donald Mergler confessed to receiving 1000 for pulling a horse at Latonia. Dates allotted to Kentucky Jockey Club Kentucky Association outlined.
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Lexington
Kentucky State Racing Commission
Kentucky
Harry Stutts
West
Grover Noel
Audley Farm
Montford
B. B. Jones
James Wallace
Bert Harvey
R. D. Williams
P. J. Williams
Ham Devereux
Stutts
Mergler
J. A. Mooney
Frederick Johnson
Bumpkin
Latonia
Kentucky Jockey Club
Kentucky Association
Churchhill Downs
Rifle Club Reorganizes Annual Meeting Planned
Members of the American Rifle club are asked to meet at Hewitt and Boden 35 1 2 Elliot street Tuesday evening at 7 o clock for the annual gathering. Plans for the year ahead will be considered and all Athens county rifle and pistol enthusiasts are welcome. The club operates a rifle range west of Athens with weekly shoots and growing interest.
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American Rifle Club
Hewitt and Boden
Elliot Street
Athens County
Athens
Battling Nelson Reigns Then Falls From Lightweight Crown
Nelson won the lightweight title on July 4 1908 by beating Joe Gans in 17 sessions in their second meeting after a foul win in the first bout. Ad Wollgast took the title in 1910 after Nelson’s 40th round stoppage. Wollgast’s victory followed a brutal 42 round clash.
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Battling Nelson
Nelson
Joe Gans
Gans
Ad Wollgast
Washington
Wolgast
Wnllson
Jerseyville High Plans Operetta The Windmills of Holland
Jerseyville High School will present the operetta The Windmills of Holland at the M. E. Church in Jerseyville on Wednesday evening. Ten boys and girls perform in the new entertainment expected to attract a large audience.
Hoppe and Schaefer Eye Balk Line Title Forfeit bids
New York expected to host the 18.1 balk line billiard championship match between Willie Hoppe and challenger Jake Schaefer. Forfeits were to be posted today with site undecided, New York favored, bids from Philadelphia Boston and Chicago totaling 160.
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New York
Willie Hoppe
Jake Schaefer
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
Tablet Placed for Madame Marie Harel in Brittany
A memorial tablet was set on the cottage of Madame Marie Harel, honoring her as the creator of Camembert cheese, in Brittany.
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Madame Marie Harel
Brittany
Xavier High Wins Catholic Court Honors
Five husky youths from St Xavier College High Louisville Ky are Catholic prep schools basketball champions of the United States. They defeated Aquinas Institute Rochester New York in the national interscholastic tournament final at Loyola University by 18 to 16 in a closely contested game. The Little Colonels outweighed their opponents by about ten pounds per man.
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Chicago
St. Xavier College High
Louisville
United States
Aquinas Institute of Rochester
N. Y
Loyola University
Johnny Risko Faces Star Hype After Berlenbach Bout
New York March 22 The Cleveland heavyweight Johnny Risko’s future as a star hangs on how well he can live up to expectations after defeating Paul Berlenbach at Madison Square Garden. Early opinions say Risko would have more knockouts in longer bouts, as Berlenbach toppled him briefly in the first and again later in the tenth round, with Risko reaching a big point margin in early exchanges.
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Consolidated Press
New York
Johnny Risko
Cleveland
Paul Berlenbach
Madison Square Garden
Berlenbach
Risko
Berley
Paul
Stecher Meets Daviscourt in N Y Finish Match
Joe Stecher, wrestling champion, defends his title tonight in New York against Dick Daviscourt in a finish match promoted by Jack Curley. Stecher’s title claims are disputed in some circles after he walked out in Boston last week over promoter issues. Daviscourt previously battled Stecher to a draw when time limits prevented a decision.
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New York
Joe Stecher
Dick Daviscourt
Jack Curley
Stecher
Boston
Daviscourt
Major Results At San Francisco And San Antonio
Athletics results show San Francisco Mission defeating Pittsburgh and San Antonio beating Bt. Louis in multiple events. Scorers include Yde Culloton Smith Spencer Christian Bryan Walters Adams Crowder Morrison Cole Ludolph Murphy Rehm Keen O Farrell Warwick Owens Jennings Paulson Wirts Mitze.
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San Francisco
R. H. E. Pittsburgh
San Francisco Mission
Yde
Culloton
Smith
Spencer
Christian
Bryan
Walters
Pittsburgh
Adams
Crowder
Morrison
Cole Ludolph
Murphy
San Antonio
R. HF
Louis
Tex
Rehm
Keen
O'Farrell
Warwick
Owens
Jennings
Paulson
Wirts
Mitze
Baseball context headlines from New Orleans and Los Angeles
The fragment lists teams and players by city with partial records. Names include Lundgren Zahniser Gaston Dowie O'Brien Lingle and others, with Chicago Cubs and Hollywood seeming to appear in the same stray sports note. The text reads as a clipped box score snippet from a baseball summary.
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New Orleans
R.A. OF
Boston
Seovese
Lundgren
Zahniser
Gaston
Brokes
Roy
O'Brien
Lingle
Dowie
German Inventor Unveils Foot Floats Resembling Skin
A German inventor has perfected floats for the feet that move with the same motion as natural skin. The device aims to mimic the sensation and mechanics of walking, promising practical use in mobility and rehabilitation contexts.
Rural ad promises big money with easy nationwide product
Readable sale notice touts part time work with no experience required for a nationally advertised product. Claims high demand and quick earnings. Slogan invites readers to write to P O Box 302 for details and to buy into the opportunity.
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P. O
Cardinals Emerge As Mighty Eaters In Hornsby’s View
Hornsby endorses strong hitting and steady power, saying the team shows proper energy at the plate. The comment frames the Cardinals as a well fueled squad with punch and discipline.
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Cardinals
Red Boxmen Look Better to Experts
John B. Foster reports that boxing experts assess the Red Boxmen as improving, with improved technique and performance evident in recent bouts. The article notes gains in speed, defense, and overall ring sense, suggesting rising potential for upcoming matches.
Mays and Reds Poised for Strong Season Outlook
Orlando report notes Carl Mays in form and Cincinnati’s pitching depth with Rixey, Luque, Donohue, May, Day, and Springer. It highlights Hudgens and Emmer or Bohne at short, plus Humefield’s move to Chicago Sox, forecasting a competitive Reds campaign.
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Reds
Redtown
Mays
Eppa Jeptha Rixey
Luque
Pete Donohue
Jake May
Clyde Day
Springer
Marshalltown
Cincinnati
Hudgens
Ft. Smith
Walter Pipp
Emmer
Northwest
Humefield
Chicago Sox
Chicago
Transacton
Hendricks
Bohne
Detroit pays big for Syl Johnson after Pillette sale
Detroit paid 40000 for Syl Johnson the pitcher left Herman Pillette out of the rotation. Johnson never found his stride as a Tiger and reportedly differed with Cobb on pitching approach.
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Syl” Johnson
Detroit
Herman Pillette
Illette
Johnson
Tiger
Cobb
Hornsby Challenges View on Pirates Left-Handed Pitchers
Rogers Hornsby disputes the common belief that the Pittsburgh Pirates overpower left-handers. He asserts that his own left-handed pitchers stopped the Pirates most times last season.
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Rogers Hornsby
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates
Vick Eater Nicknamed All-America Eater at Cardinals
Ernie Vick former Michigan All-America center is dubbed All-America Eater among the Cardinals. He has a noted specialty in large steaks.
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Vick
Ernie Vick
Michigan
Cardinals
Sailor Liston Seeks Bout With Walker
Liston a coast welterweight prospect from Los Angeles seeks a match with Mickey Walker, the champion. Under Jimmy Ray management, Liston is highly regarded on the west coast with many experts predicting a bright future.
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Sailor Liston
Walker
Alterweight
Los Angeles
Mickey Walker
Liston
Jimmy Ray
West
Eastern teams bowl in meet at American Bowling Congress
Eastern highs sweep into the Ameri can Bowling Congress tournament with the St. Paul of The Cross as the only non eastern team. Harry Smyers of Pittsburgh tops entrants with a world record 749 in singles as teams post multiple 2800 class totals led by Philadelphia Travelers at 2876 and Weinecke Decorators at 2870.
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Toledo
St. Paul of the Cross
Chicago
Harry Smyers
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia Travelers
Weinecke Decorators
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Cleveland Collingwood
Carbon Engineering
Milwaukee
Illinois Bell Telephone Repeaters
Kentucky Colonels
Newport
Renard A. C
Morgan to Defend Lightweight Title in Glick Bout
Ted Morgan junior lightweight champion will defend his title against Joe Glick at Madison Square Garden on May 7 in a scheduled fifteen round bout. Glick had signed the match and terms were agreed through his eastern representative Billy Miller. Morgan’s manager Frank Churchill is currently in the Philippines.
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New York
Ted Morgan
Joe Glick
Madison Square Garden
Glick
Billy Miller
Frank Churchill
Philippines
Best Bird Singers Display Subtle Plumage
Observations note that the finest avian vocalists often wear sober colored plumage, suggesting tone and clarity in song correlate with understated feather colors. Researchers call for further study of how plumage influences perception of birdsong.
Intramural Foul Shooting scheduled for Wednesday
Intramural foul shooting tournament starts Wednesday night in the Men's gymnasium with fraternity teams entering five men each. Fifty shots per entrant, and the top three advance to finals, using the same plan as last year. Eligibility lists have been sent and competition begins with the intramural basketball games this week.
Six-Team Athens County Junior Basketball Tourney Results
Six teams competed at Greens Run gymnasium in Athens County Saturday. The Plains manual training defeated Jacksonville juniors 13 12 and Guysville 13 Hibbardsville 12 before a Plains victory 24 14 over Guysville to reach the finals. The Plains beat Luhrig 18 6 to win, receiving a Spaulding basketball from Greens Run school.
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Athens County
Greens Run i Gymnasium
Luhrig
Jacksonville
the Plains Manual Training
Hibbardsville
Guysville
Greenstun
Guy Zimmer
Ohio University
the Plains
Lubrig
Greens Run
Green’s Run
NDAZZY VANCE Major League Pitcher Highlights
NDAZZY VANCE made his major league debut with the Brooklyn team in 1922. In 1924 he won 28 games and lost six, and in 1925 he appeared in 31 games with 26 complete games, including no hit and multiple two hit efforts. He struck out 14 Cubs on August 1, 1924, and 17 Cardinals in 19 innings in August 1925, totaling 86 wins and 42 losses in his big league career and earning NL MVP honors in 1924.
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Ndazzy Vance
Brooklyn
Phillies
Cubs
George Wiltse
Giant
Cincinnati
Hall of Fame
Cardinals
Toporcer
Hornsby
Great
Question Would Ruth Be Greatest Ballplayer History
The prompt asks if Babe Ruth is the greatest ballplayer ever and responds No, framing the question with a definitive negation.
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Babe Ruth
Paavo Nurmi Planned to Enter Philadelphia Track Meet
Paavo Nurmi, the Finnish distance star, is reportedly returning to the U.S. within three months and has accepted an invitation to participate in the Sesqui-centennial Championships in Philadelphia this July. The event is set to feature twelve top foreign athletes including Charley Rose, Erwin Wide, Lewden, Paul Martin, Douglas Lowe, Charley Hoff, and Vaulen, among others.
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New York
Paavd Nurmi
America
Philadelphia
Paavo
Charley Rose
Lloyd Hahn
Erwin Wide
Sweden
Lewden
Paul Martin
Switzerland
Douglas Lowe
England
Charley Hoff
Norway
Vaulen
Holland
Column Admonition for Self-Addressed Envelope
A brief instruction notes readers may obtain a crgonal reply by enclosing a stamped self addressed envelope. It warns that without this, the question will be answered in the column.
Gibbons Fights O'Dowd in New York May 1922 at Queensboro AC
Mike Gibbons fought Mike O'Dowd on May 6, 1922 at the Queensboro Athletic Club in New York City. He apparently retired after this bout.
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Mike Gibbons
New York State
Mike
Mike O'Dowd
Queensboro, A. C
New York City
Gibbons
Baltimore Wins Five to Three in Little World Series
Baltimore defeats Louisville five games to three to claim the Little World Series title, securing the victory after eight games in a regional showdown.
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Baltimore
Louisville
Greatest 1925 football eleven Michigan vs Dartmouth
Debate over the era’s top eleven prompts opinions since Michigan and Dartmouth never played each other. Authors say both teams were great and only a meeting could settle which was best.
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Michigan
Dartmouth
Question on Snyder's 1926 Giants status
The question asks if Snyder will join the Giants in 1926. The answer notes it remains to be seen as Snyder has said he will not play baseball that year, though players sometimes change plans.
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John B. Foster
Lawrence Perry
Smeteor
Snyder
Giants
Thevenow Praised as Best Shortstop by Cardinals Bosses
The Cardinals consider Tommy Thevenow the finest shortstop in the National League. Manager Horsby backs the view, praising Thevenow as fast and proficient both sides of the field.
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Cardinals
Tommy Thevenow
Horsby
Thevenow
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