Former Athens Boy Sets Impressive Track Record in South Meet
Pomeroy May 3 John Shorty Bryant Negro faces trial today for first degree murder with no hope of mercy as Richard Rhoades is found guilty of murder with no recommendation for mercy. Bryant’s defense calls ten witnesses while jurors from multiple towns hear the case.
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Carrie Siler
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Dana Smith
Archie Clark
Robert Panel
Dempsey Martin
Lillie Mitchell
Betty Lee
Tressa Hicks
Lydia Nuby
McCumber
James Lewis
Jerry Nuby
Carrie Silers
Charles Williams
S. A. McCullough
Edgar Morris
Sheff Mitchell
Robert Stobart
C. E. Roecher
Chester
Henry Warner
Long Bottom
A. N. Schaefer
W. A Dye
Middleport
J. E. Frecker
Fve Points
J. B. Giles
Rutland
Thomas Gorrell
Lebanon Township
William Michaelson
Curt Frederick
Dale Dye
Columbia Township
Ed Newcombe Shatters Six Florida Track Records
At Murphree field Ocala high school star Edward Newcombe broke three state track records, tied another, and led Ocala to the state championship. He won both the half mile and mile, ran the 1006 yard dash in 10.1 seconds, and helped his school claim the title with 22 points. The meet featured six records in all with Newcombe pivotal to the high school triumphs.
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Athens Lumber Company
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Athens
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Florida
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Sand Ridge
Jacksonville Times-Union
Edward Newcome
Frank Wright
University OF Florida
Gainesville
Murphree Field
Gatorland
Sir Edward Newcombe
Ocala High School
Victory
Young Newcombe
Newcombe
Miami
Lakeland
Duval
St. Petersburg
Orlando
Dunnelion
Clifford Blitch
Charles Hardin
Deakins
Dunnellon
Middleport Man Hurt in Practice
Joe Taylor, a well known Middleport man, was injured at Charleston during batting practice before the Middleport N. Y. C. baseball game with the Charleston team. He was taken to McMillian Hospital in Charles and initially feared to have a skull fracture, but X rays showed only a slight concussion of the brain.
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Joe Taylor
Charleston
Middleport N. Y. C
Charleston N. Y. C
Taylor
McMillian Hospital
Charles
Mr. Taylor
Middleport Beats Pomeroy 8-5 In Ohio Valley League
Middleport defeats Pomeroy 8-5 at King 1 Park Syracuse in an errorless game. Middleport had twelve hits to Pomeroy's five as both teams compete in the Ohio Valley league. May 3.
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Middleport
King 1
Syracuse
Midrt
Firal
Mij
Ohio Valley League
Pomeroy Bend Briefs Fall Nightly Visits and Travel
Local notes list Mrs Albert Young and Norma to Columbus for medical attention at Grant hospital. Several families visit relatives in Pomeroy and nearby towns including Ryger Logan Zanesville Gallippo Columbus Dover Corning and Green.
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Norma
Columbus
Grant Hospital
Clarence Clifford
Lunday
E. Simms
Ryger
Charles Bartells
Kersburg
Mark Roller
Frank Roush
Florida
Homer Ih. Wilber Reeves
Pomeroy
Hazel Bartells
Zanes- Charlies Wright
Margaret
Logan
Joe Wright
Augusta Oliver
Gallipo
Jed Webster
Emmett Levering
Gon
Pomeroy Pupils Return From State Typing Contest
Pomeroy high school junior class members Charlotte Bartells Jean Nesselroad and Nora Fleming returned from Bowling Green after competing in the state typing and shorthand contest. They were accompanied by Principal C. J. Rhodes and Miss Ruby Stewart. Although not leading as at Portsmouth, all received high grades and the group represented the school creditably.
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Charlotte Bartells
Jean Nesselroad
Nonga Fleming
Pomeroy High School
Bowling Green
C. J. Rhodes
Ruby Stewart
Portsmouth
Nesselroad
Miss Fleming
Miss Bartells
Cleveland Commercial School
Addresses Sought for Old Pomeroy Grads Banquet Told
May 3 Pomeroy reports an alumni banquet set for May 14 at the K of P hall with many alumni expected. Miss Elsie Hart cannot locate 27 graduates from Pomeroy High School and appeals for any leads to their addresses. Listed missing graduates span classes from 1880 to 1922 with numerous married names attached.
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Luther K. Brown
Carl Langspecht
Charles A. Katz
Will H. Huntley
David Kissinger
L. Sargent
Edgar Davis
Wm. L. Koenig
Dana Robinson
F. M. Curry
Homer Murdock
Louis Fieck
Anna Lewis Fitch
E. J. Richardson
William Watkins
Walter Bauerfachs
Helen M. Lynn
Viola Kautz
Marvin Brickles
Clifford Roush
Danny Folmer
Karl Kautz
John Kaylor, Jr
Mayor Hess Leads Straw Hat Parade in 85 Degree Day
Mayor Hess, the first to wear a straw hat in the local parade, led the procession as spectators enjoyed a sunny 85 degree afternoon. The event highlighted civic spirit with residents and officials participating along the route.
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Infant Daughter Dies After Illness At Minersville
The nine months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cassie Rose died at their Minersville home Saturday night after whooping cough followed by pneumonia. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Pomeroy
Cassie Rose
Minersville
Despondent Mother Kills Two, Then Takes Life in Chicago
In a stylish Chicago home, Mrs. Emily Karlen fatally shot her two adult children after a prolonged illness before killing herself. Police report a quiet residential district tragedy with no known motive released to the public.
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Emily Karlen
Watching the Scoreboard: Baseball Roundup
Yesterday's games featured Roger Peckinpaugh returning with three hits as the Athletics fell 4 to 3. Walker's ninth inning single gave Cincinnati a 4 to 3 win over Pittsburgh. The Giants lost their fourth straight, 7 to 4, to Philadelphia. Bottomley misplayed Alexander's bunt in the ninth as Chicago edged St Louis 6 to 5. Cobb, Williams and Bennett homered in a 9 to 6 Browns win over Detroit. White Sox piled 18 hits for a 3 to 0 win over Cleveland, their fourth straight. Jess Barnes limited Boston as Brooklyn beat Boston 6 to 1.
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Cleveland
Jess M Barnes
Boston
Robins
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Cates
Legion Down Willard Nine Glouster Clothers Springfield
The American Legion baseball team defeated Millard's Clothiers of Springfield 13 to 1 at the local park. A revamped Legion squad, young and capable, committed one error and received solid support from Witham. Five or six key plays boosted offense as six steals marked the win.
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Tonsil surgery boosts pitching gains in 1926
New York May 3 Pondering Brooklyn’s rise atop the National League pennant race notes Petty of Brooklyn who after tonsil removal in winter has won four straight. Also Mays of Cincinnati and Pennock of the Yankees report improved arms after tonsil or dental work as managers debate the root of pitching success.
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Robins
Petty
Wilbert Robinson
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Mays
Cincinnati
Red
Orlando Florida
Pennock
Yankees
Benefit bouts set for Christy Mathewson memorials
New York announces two memorial charity games with the Giants facing the Braves on May 28 and the Giants meeting the Senators on July 7 to honor Christy Mathewson at Bucknell College and Saranac New York. Haggan Hassan suffers concussion from a knockout by Gordon Maunce this past Saturday in New York. Babe Herman and Georgie Balduc to headline a National Sports Alliance Relief fund card in New York City. In Nogales Mexico Jack Johnson wins a 15 round decision and taunts a hypothetical match with Firpo. Johnny Couien listed in Cago fragment.
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Lewiston
Maine
National Sports Alliance Relief Fund
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Mexico
the Ancien
Jack Johnson
Pat Lester
Tuess Ariz
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Daily baseball scores from American Association and leagues
In the American Association Minneapolis defeated Columbus 17 14 while St Paul crushed Toledo 4 to 5 Milwaukee took Louisville 2 to 5 and Kansas City beat Indianapolis 1. National League Cincinnati edged Pittsburgh 4 to 3 Chicago won 6 to 6 over St Louis with Brooklyn 9 1 Boston 7 Philadelphia 4 New York 4 American League Chicago 4 Cleveland 3 Washington 4 Philadelphia 3 St Louis 0 Detroit 0 Loston New York not scheduled.
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Exhibition Matches Set Across Cities
Exhibition games feature Pittsburgh at Columbus Minneapolis at Toledo Kansas City at Louisville Milwaukee at Indianapolis Cincinnati at St. Louis Boston at Brooklyn Philadelphia at New York. Remaining schedule lists New York at Philadelphia St. Louis at Cleveland Detroit at Chicago and Washington at Hoston.
Chauncey Beats New Lexington In One-Sided Baseball Tilt
Chauncey Independent overwhelmed New Lexington 10 to 0 yesterday as Gil liliand, a 17 year old southpaw, hurled six hits and 18 strikeouts. Black of New Lexington hit the lone hard ball for a solo homer. Chauncey fielded four veterans H Earich D Earich McDaniel Corbin and received solid support from the Grimm brothers of Pomeroy.
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Gilliland
Black
Lexington
H. Earich
D. Earich
McDaniel
Corbin
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Pomeroy
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Forrd
Deesere Town
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Sveeves
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Whitlock
Conlon Plans Weekly Boxing Shows Amid Training Push
World bantamweight champion has entered the amateur professional movement. Conlon continues his physical training and will stage boxing shows weekly to showcase his progress and keep fans engaged.
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Conlon
Hobson New York Central Beats Charleston 11 to 1
Hobson New York Central team defeated Charleston 11 to 1 in Charleston on Saturday. Hobson players include R Allensworth C Allensworth Clark Jenkins Strauss Roush Simms Hawkins. Charleston lineup featured French Stewart MecSerley Forbes Viers Dufous Hill Bradley Richman Thornton and McCarty. A return game is likely soon.
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Thorton
Question Box letters on baseball boxing and amateur sport
Readers can submit questions to John B. Foster Lawrence Perry and Fair Play at 814 Worth Building New York. Include a stamped self addressed envelope for a personal reply otherwise the column will answer the query.
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Lawrence Perry
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Time for 250 Mile Race at Miami Feb 22
Pete de Paolo set a speed of 129.531 miles per hour in the 250 mile race at Miami on February 22. The figure is the event’s reported speed.
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Automai
Pete de Paolo
Giants Undefeated Streaks Highlight 1916 Season
The New York Giants achieved a 26 game winning streak in 1916, with a continued 19 game run the same year, marking the season with consecutive wins and strong performance.
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New York Giants
World billiards champ contenders face no handicaps
No, none of the challengers including Jake Schaefler or Willie Hoppe are stated as one armed or physically incapacitated.
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Jake Schaefler
Willie Hoppe
Dope Upsets Early as Robins Cubs Lead NL Race
New York reports a surprising shift in the National League as the Brooklyn Robins and Chicago Cubs surge to the top. Brooklyn’s pitching staff led by Jess Petty, with four wins and two earned runs in 28 innings, anchors the pace alongside Dazzy Vance still seeking his first win. The Cubs, after a cellar finish last September, have won four straight by coming from behind against St Louis, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, signaling serious threat to rivals. Rival managers now eye the Cubs as a strong force in the race.
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Paul R. White
New York
New York Yankees
Brooklyn Robins
Chicago Cubs
Brooklyn
Yankees
Cubs
Robins
Jess Petty
Jess Barnes
Mollg McWeeney
Burleigh Grimes
Dazzy Vance
Dazzy
Pirates
Cardinals
Reds
St. Louis
Veteran pilot wins third straight Litchfield trophy race
Little Rock Arkansas May 3 Gord an Orman veteran pilot was believed winner for the third successive year in the national race for the Litchfield trophy. Official distances not announced but it is thought he set a free balloon record by landing near the James river Petersburg Virginia early Friday about 780 miles from Little Rock the starting point.
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Gordan Orman
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Pound Dips in London as General Strike Opens
The pound sterling falls sharply at the opening in London as chaos from a general strike disrupts foreign exchange trading. The wide market impact signals swift economic unsettlements amid the stoppage.
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