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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1927
Page
2
The Masked Marvel a pianist from New York performed in Middleport with his brother the Tussey brothers. He wore a mask and gloves while delivering jazz and other selections to a pleased crowd. Local residents and visitors from Columbus Racine and Gallipolis were noted in attendance and social mentions followed.
Helen Willis begins drive to regain national title with practice in Pasadena for the Huntington tournament. She faces Pacific coast top women players and her showing will hint at future meets later in the year. Giants regarded as strong contenders in the league.
March 28 report from Pomeroy says Mrs August Conde will be brought from McMissfen hospital Charleston to her home here for convalescence after a major operation. Her 11 year old son Allie Conde was also taken to McMillen hospital Saturday for tonsil and adenoid removal surgery.
March 28 in Pomeroy Ohio Krider and the 10 bar rel on Welt Was Well struck on the Carl Easterday property Oak Grove. The well drilled by Ohio Fuel company. Arrangements set to shoot the well Saturday afternoon. Thornly and Haney company drill on Tom Breuer farm. Sand reached at noon Saturday and shooting planned for today if plans hold.
Bartie Grimes 51 died suddenly Friday at his sister Essa Graham’s home. Funeral services were held yesterday at Rutland Baptist Church with Rev. Bolton delivering the eulogy. Burial followed at Miles Cemetery, Futland. Grimes was ill much of winter and had been bedfast two days before his death. He collapsed from heart strain after rising on Friday morning. He leaves his sister, Mrs. Graham.
Class No 2 of the Baptist church in Middleport held a social gathering Friday evening at the home of Mrs Ross Wiley. The event featured fellowship and community bonding within the church group.
Mrs O C McCarty Cheshire spent Saturday in Pomeroy. Margaret Vadish returned from Gallipolis after visiting friends. Max Varber left for Columbus to visit relatives. Mrs J B Holt Rutland came back from Columbus after visiting daughter Mrs F M Trout. Warren Davis Middleport to return from Columbus business trip. Kathryn and Lydia Elberfeld visiting their parents. Griff Lewis Columbus business visitor. Mr and Mrs Homer Shank and family left by motor for Columbus. Edward Hennessy seriously ill on Butternut Avenue.
Edward Tewksbury ill at home on Fifth street. Many visits from Charleston, Columbus, Marietta, Akron, Cleveland, Athens, Gallipolis, and Parkersburg as relatives and friends travel to see Mr and Mrs Cook, the Talbots, and local families.
The New York Joint Stock Land Bank, once owned by Guy Huston, with about 11 million dollars in assets, passes to Cleveland interests. It will operate with the Ohio Pennsylvania unit under shared management to aid farm credits in New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Samuel L. McCune heads both units, with A. H. Leibig, C. M. Hinman, and H. C. Holmes as officers. James P. Wood led the purchasers’ representation. The board includes Myron T. Herrick, ambassador to France, linked to farm credit legislation.
New York March 28 Henry L Farrell previews the St. Louis Cardinals as likely contenders for the NL pennant. The club keeps most core players, with Rogers Hornsby and Bill Kilifer gone. Bob O Farrell guides a balanced lineup as Frank Frisch moves to second base amid expected improved performance and strong team spirit.
The Clover Leaf Clothing club in Canaan township met at leader Mlle. Charles Mansfield’s home on Saturday with nine girls present. Officers elected include Lois Walton as president Nita Butts as vice president Elva Hitt as secretary Helen Mansfield as treasurer Mary Margaret Walton as cheer Leader and Luella Cunningham as news reporter. County Agent T H Johnson and family attended and Johnson spoke on health and its meaning for club members.
In Los Angeles Char ley Grimm hit two home runs leading the Chicago Cubs to a 16 to 6 exhibition win over Hollywood. The Cubs Goats fell 3 to 2 to Seattle in the other exhibition.
Chicago White Sox beat Dallas 4 to 2 as Schmnan and McColl pitched well for the visitors. Four Dallas errors aided the Sox in scoring, with the hosts garnering two runs.
Bud Taylor and Tory Canzoneri failed to claim the 118 pound title in a ten round bout in Chicago. Canzoneri rallied late to force a draw, while officials and boxing commissions weigh the disputed status as negotiations begin for a rematch during outdoor season.
Atlanta March 28 Johnny Farrell and Johnny Golden advanced to an 18 hole playoff to decide second and third prize in the Southern Open golf championship Bobby Jones dominated the event and will remain at his home after securing the title The field includes many of America's best golfers who head to Pinehurst North Carolina for the North and South Open while Jones received a silver medal for winning the Southern Open
St Augustine March 23 U P John McGraw celebrates his silver jubilee as Giants manager. The lineup features Lindstrom at third Jackson at short Hornsby at second and Terry at first with strong defense and a heavy attack. Roush may join in center while Pep Young is missing in right. Devermer shines but catching may lag and Luque could bolster the staff as New York aims to improve on 1926.
Boston lightweight John ny Vacea caused a stir by two disputed decisions over flyweight champion Fidel Labauiba, yet Archie Bell of Brooklyn outpointed Labauiba, reshaping boxing expectations and calculations among fans.
In San Francisco, the Pittsburgh Pirates won two games, beating the Missions 4 to 1 in the morning and the Bears 7 to 3 in the afternoon.
Giants manager John J. McGraw says New York is a stronger club than 192? but faces tougher pennant competition from Pittsburgh Cincinnati St Louis. He praises infield strength and solid outfield with Eddie Roush delayed. He defends catcher depth and notes a key trade sending Walter Henline to Brooklyn.
New York story notes Pat Donovan, former AL manager now a minor league pilot, says 1927 American League could be easier for new managers. He cites the passes of Speaker Collins and Cobb as softening the path for Howley Moriarty Carringan Schalk and McCallister.
Detroit Tigers defeated San Antonio 6 to 4 in a rough exhibition. The Tigers connected for twelve hits as their sluggers produced steady offense.
The athletic committee imposed one year probation on basketball players for breaking training rules. Eisenbrey graduates. others have years left. Letters may be rescinded only if players violate again or join another sport. The committee cited student pressure and compared to other colleges.
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