Middleport Fathers Convente at City Meeting Chores
May 4 Middleport Council met in the City building to discuss franchise ordinances for the Ohio Power Company and sewer extensions. TheGravel Hill road funding and right of way issues were debated as councilmen planned talks with county officials. A vacancy may arise as Councilman John Powell plans to resign after moving to Columbus. A separate note reports Taylor sustaining a fractured skull from a bat during a game, with possible surgery to follow.
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Cardinals struggle on road as pennant hopes slip away
The St Louis Nationals show uneven road form, losing four straight in Chicago after a ninth inning rally and error by Bottomley. Despite strong home pace early in the season, their road record near .375 jeopardizes a pennant bid against tough opponents.
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Reds Beat Cardinals 9 6 Behind Triple Steal
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 9 to 6 in the opening game at home as Bohne scored on a triple steal in the sixth. Picinich reached third and Christensen second, with Critz driving in Picinich and Christensen on a single.
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Dies at Gravel Hill Middleport
Charles Rubles aged 60 died at his Gravel Hill home after a period of illness. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church with burial in the Middleport Hill cemetery.
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Letart Truck Growers Brace For Full Acreage This Season
Letart truck growers utilize recent good weather to plant early crops. Cabbage acreage in Letart bottoms rises beyond normal as county agent George B. Kreitler notes prospects for ample home grown supply. W. C. Barnitz sows nearly five acres in garden beans and prepares 160000 tomato plants. Meigs growers plant more potatoes hoping prices stay high through harvest.
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Byrne Ends His Service As Election Board Clerk
POMEROY May 4 Leo J Byrne completes his term as clerk of the election board today He will not seek reelection The board is expected to name a successor soon Democratic members favor Norman Klees of Pomeroy Republicans undecided With August primaries approaching prospective candidates are expected to declare their intentions shortly.
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Struck in the Head With Bat In Middleport
A person was struck in the head by a bat in Middleport as authorities investigated the incident at the scene. No further details on injuries or the involved individuals are provided in the fragment.
Pomeroy Woman to Marry Mr Lemuel Cooke in Florida
Announcement from Pomeroy states Miss Althea Miller daughter of Mrs. James A. Miller will wed Mr. Lemuel Cooke at Plymouth Congregational church Coconut Grove Florida on May 5. Miss Miller former supervisor of public school music in Pomeroy.
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James A. Miller
Lemuel Cooke
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Coconut Grove
Florida
Giants crush Phils 10 to 2 behind Wisner pitching
Jack Wisner of the Giants delivered sharp pitching to snap the club’s skid and rout the Phils 10 to 2. The Reds completed a triple steal to score a run in a 9 to 6 win over the Cardinals.
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Ogden Powers Past Red Sox 6 2 Behind Goslin Homer
Ogden held the whip hand over Boston and Washington with Goslin's homer lifting the Senators to a 6 2 victory over the Red Sox.
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Robins Extend NL Lead as McGraw Wins 4-1
The Robins held the National League lead behind a 4 to 1 victory over the Braves with Bob McGraw on the mound. Detroit stopped Chicago's five game run by scoring early and took a 3 to 1 win.
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Levien Holds Off Zachary as Indians Beat Browns
Levien out pitched Zachary in a tight contest and the Indians defeated the Browns by one run, securing a narrow win in the game.
Athletics Stop Yankees Streak 8-3 Behind Groves
Lefty Groves shut down the Yankees as the Philadelphia Athletics ended New York’s eight game winning run with an 8 to 3 victory. Groves held the Yanks to limited runs while the A’s offense capitalized, delivering a decisive win.
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Walker cup golfers to sail after farewell dinner
The American amateurs will sail early tomorrow despite a general strike in England. About 500 golfers will attend a farewell dinner to wish them luck before departure from New York.
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Johnny Meyers
Lou Talaber
Question Box requests for sports questions to Foster Perry
Readers may send questions about baseball football boxing or amateur and professional sports to John B Foster Lawrence Perry and other editors at 814 Worth Building. Include a stamped self addressed envelope for a personal reply or the column will answer the question in print.
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Eligibility steps for amateur bike meet entry
To enter you must make application to the secretary of your local A A U for a membership card and then contact the club staging the next meet you wish to enter.
Scoring a batter’s strikeout with a dropped third strike
The play earns the pitcher a strikeout as the batter is out on strikes. The catcher’s third strike is not ruled a strikeout if he fails to hold the ball. The pitcher then fields and throws to first base, and the first baseman’s fielding error on the throw allows no batter reach.
How to become a runner and Nurmi’s training
The article suggests joining a YMCA or local athletic club for personalized instruction. It notes Nurmi trained differently for various distances and implies he did not publish a book on running.
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Dodgers Release Milestone Infielder Milton Stock
May 4 news from New York reports Milton Stock, infielder for the Brooklyn Nationals, has been released unconditionally after a salary dispute this spring. Stock, who refused Robins camp, had demanded 12 500 dollars, waited in major league service for ten years and could not be optioned to the minors without his consent.
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Cardinals Face Road Tests After Extra Inning Heartbreak
The Cardinals battled rivals to extra innings before surrendering and face a long road trip. Hornsby must feed them more strength to brace for travel as April shows relative gains but road success remains crucial to pennant hopes.
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Cardinals Add Spark In National League Race
St Louis looks to inject spice into the league as the dash and speed the team has shown place them as entertaining factor in the pennant chase. The club's form suggests they near to the pen near to the form that could win.
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Ohio University Bob Cats face tough week of baseball
Ohio University schedules a demanding seven game week starting May five with Ohio Wesleyan and continuing May seven against Ohio Northern and May eight versus Wittenberg. Coach Peden relies on Sweeney and Gamber on the mound with Fuller in the outfield and Wakely Christy vying for pitching duty. The team seeks improved pitching to beat Wesleyan and Wittenberg as Denison and Michigan losses loom in recent play.
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Ohio University Tennis Faces Cincinnati Bearcats Saturday
With Wright Black and McConnachey out, Ohio University’s tennis team travels to Cincinnati for a meet against the Bearcats regarded as the strongest Cincinnati squad in years. New players train under O C Bird hoping to mount a competitive showing despite weakened veterans.
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Baseball Scores Across American Leagues
American Association games show Toledo and Minneapolis idle while Kansas City edged Louisville 12 to 8 Milwaukee topped Indianapolis 18 to 3. National League results include Cincinnati 9 over St James 6 and Brooklyn 4 over Boston as New York 11 beat Philadelphia 2. American League tallies feature Cleveland 3 over St Louis 1 Detroit 3 over Chicago 1 Washington 6 over Boston 2 Philadelphia 8 over New York 3.
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Baseball Tonight On Tap From Cities And Leagues
St Paul visits Columbus as Minneapolis goes to Toledo. Kansas City meets Louisville and Milwaukee faces Indianapolis. In the National League Cincinnati travels to St Louis while Boston plays Brooklyn. Philadelphia hosts New York and New York travels to Philadelphia. St Louis visits Cleveland and Detroit meets Chicago as Washington plays Boston.
Bearcats Fall to Miami Reds in Nine Hit Shutout
Miami University defeated the University of Cincinnati 9 to 0 as Bearcat hitters were unable to solve pitcher Bowyer while Miami touched Hart for nine safeties. Miami leads the Big Six with four wins and one loss.
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Silence speaks louder for women than men, Star remark
A Cincinnati Star passage notes that a woman's silence carries more weight, being less common than a man's. The line underscores gendered perception and attention to restraint in discourse.
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Lincoln sprinter Locke a world record breaker despite one leg
Roland Locke of Nebraska says a shorter leg from an auto accident helps his speed on turns. The sprint star claims unofficial world marks in 100 meters and 220 yards and plans to finish his law degree this year. Coach Henry Schulte praises his record cracking.
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Baseball Recap Names Key Homers and Scores
Yesterday's games feature Fournier of the Senators, Goslin delivering for the Phillies, Lamar of the Athletics, and Manush leading the Tigers with solo homers. Nixon and cccccveees are noted observers.
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