Prisoner Complains of Unfair Trial in Pomeroy
The Rev J Reed visited county jail inmates. John Shorty Bryant says he did not get a square deal at his first degree murder trial with no mercy. Timothy King Tim OBrien, due for trial May 24, lacks funds and will be defended by Dana H Peoples. Springfield lawyers visited but have not taken charge.
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Shorty
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Tim” O’brien
Susan Rhoades
O’brien
Dana H. Peoples
Springfield
Logan Girl Weds in Charleston in May Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Ervin Smith of Hartford announce the marriage of their daughter Dorothy to Ernest L Smith of Charleston. The ceremony occurred in Charleston on Saturday May 8. Dorothy is a graduate of Pomeroy high school and is well known in this area.
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Hartford
Dorothy
Ernest L. Smith
Charleston
Pomeroy High School
Pastor William Moenkhaus Visits Chicago for Three Weeks
The Rev. and Mrs. William Moenkhaus and Hilda Ohlinger left Sunday for Chicago for a three weeks visit with relatives. During his absence the Peace Evangelical church pulpit will be unoccupied and evening services will not be held. The Men's class will hold services at the county infirmary for inmates.
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William Moenkhaus
Hilda Ohlinger
Chicago
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Peace Evangelical Church
Middleport Still Leads in Ohio Valley League Victory
Middleport defeated Pomeroy 11 to 3 at King Park Syracuse with Wagner and Guinther on the mound for Middleport and Phillips and Spencer for Pomeroy. The win keeps Middleport in the lead of the Ohio Valley league. Special service noted at Pomeroy.
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Middleport
King Ballpark
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Spencer
Children’s Day Services at Peace Evangelical Church
Children’s Day services will be held at Peace Evangelical Church on May 23 with special music and recitations as part of the program.
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Peace Evangelical Church
Mine No 7 To Resume Work In Pomeroy
Mine No 7 of the Stalter Essex company will resume operations today after idle since early February. About one hundred men will work under the 1917 wage scale on a 60 40 basis. Coal from the mine will be shipped for the Great Lakes trade.
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Stalter-Essex Company
Great Lakes
Weekend visitors and relatives fill Mason City social page
Mrs. Lew Burrell and sons John and Harold plus Miss Sarah Rees from Cleveland stayed with relatives. Mrs. Henry Mees and Mildred visit in Cincinnati. Mrs. George Gloeckner recovering after illness. Rodney Jones of Columbus visited with friends. The Campbell and Justus families joined relatives for races in Columbus and at a Mason City address. Edith Peoples from Columbus spent the weekend with her parents.
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Harold
Sarah Rees
Cleveland
Henry Mees
Mildred
Cincinnati
George Gloeckner
Rodney Jones
Columbus
Richard Campbell
Ada Mae
Forbes
Jacob Ament
Question Box readers invited on sports topics
Readers can send questions about baseball football boxing or amateur or professional sports to John B Foster Lawrence Perry and Fair Play at 814 Worth Building. Include a stamped self addressed envelope for a personal reply otherwise the column will provide the answer.
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John B. Foster
Lawrence Perry
Age for entering the big leagues
There is no age limit for entry to the major leagues. Players who are too young are not in demand because they have not reached their probable physical growth.
Best baseball managers debated by experts
The answer notes no consensus on the greatest manager. If judged by results, John McGraw might be top, but not all authorities agree that he is the best despite his record.
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Baseball Scores and Results From American and National Leagues
Score summaries show American League matchups including Detroit 14 over New York 10 and Washington 6 over Chicago 6. St Paul 11 Louisville 3 in game two. Columbus 6 over Kansas City 11. Milwaukee 5 over Toledo 15. Indianapolis 2 over Minneapolis in rain shortened play. National League results Philadelphia 4 Cincinnati 1. Chicago 8 New York 7. Brooklyn 3 St Louis 1.
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Baseball matchups grid for major cities listed
The schedule shows pairing of teams by city with games across eight franchises. Notable clashes include Kansas City at Columbus and Milwaukee at Toledo, along with St. Paul at Louisville and New York at St. Louis.
Italian Eugenics Association Campaigns Against Birth Control
The Italian Eugenics association issued a manifesto urging all citizens to oppose the spread of birth control propaganda and proposals in Rome.
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Italian Eugenics Association
Fon
Browns face managerial shakeup as Sisler may leave post
New York May 10. Phil Ball owner of the St Louis Browns contemplates a radical team revamp amid a plodding start. Reports say George Sisler could be relieved as manager to focus on first base due to eye trouble and pitching woes. Ball, a persistent fighter, aims to gear the club for the pennant despite early season gloom.
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St. Louis Browns
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Phil Ball
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Dartmouth to have Hawley coach for fourth straight year
Hanover N H Jess Hawley will coach the Dartmouth football team next fall for the fourth successive year the athletic committee announced today New York Growth of tennis appeal shown by USLTA list of sanctioned tournaments More than 300 tournaments the largest number in the history of the Tennis body are scheduled New York Opening schedule for another metropolitan outdoor boxing club announced with Ray Miller Chicago and Charley Goodman of Brooklyn to be in featherweight final at Dexter Park arena Chicago Arne Borge sensational Illinois athlete must return to Sweden to serve army time today Borge short by 29 days Chicago Grover Cleveland Alexander veteran National League pitcher to be presented with an automobile May 22 Alexander Day here
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Jess Hawley
Dartmouth
New York
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Ray Miller
Chicago
Charley Goodman
Brooklyn
Dexter Park
Arne Borge
Illinois Athletic Club
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Borge
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Alexander
Bible printed by Gutenberg limited copies reach today
The article notes Gutenberg printed 300 copies of the Bible using movable type but only four complete copies exist now. It mentions individuals or teams like Bottomley and Heathcote in connection with the piece and a nod to the Cubs and Tigers.
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Gutenberg
Baseball Roundup Highlights Eleven-Run Frenzy and Key Wins
Yesterday's slate featured Ty Cobb blasting two home runs as the Tigers toppled the Yankees 14 to 10 in front of 52000 fans. Bob McGraw allowed five hits as the Robins beat the Cardinals 3 to 1. Philadelphia won the Cincinnati series finale 4 to 1 with seven shutout innings from Dean. The Cubs rallied in the ninth to beat the Giants 8 to 7, taking three of four. The Senators edged the White Sox 6 to 5 on a crucial Myers defensive play in the ninth.
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Ty Cobb Remains Formidable Hitter Despite Time and Age
Biographer Billy Evans extols Ty Cobb as a relentless hitter who still punishes all pitching despite eye surgery and aging. Evans notes Cobb’s continued bat speed accuracy and patient approach, even after 20 years in the majors and changes to his fielding pace.
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Ty Cobb
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Missouri
Mails Faces Conditioning Standstill as Hornsby Demands Focus
May 10 in Syracuse marks a turning point for Duster Mails, as Hornsby orders a strict conditioning stance or a Syracuse assignment. Mails, noted for eccentricity, is challenged to improve for St. Louis. his recent erratic play led to a one-run loss that likely sealed his fate.
Byrd and Bennett Urged to Fly Spitzbergen to Point Barrow
The Aerial League of America sent congratulations to Richard E. Byrd and Floyd Bennett and urged them to attempt a polar flight from Spitzbergen to Point Barrow, a sponsor note announced in New York on May 10.
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Floyd Bennett
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Spitzbergen
Point Barrow
Miami Leads Buckeye Baseball Standings in Win Over Wittenberg
Miami remains atop the Buckeye Association standings after defeating Wittenberg, a result that drops the Tigers to last place. The May 10 clash solidified Miami’s lead as the season progresses.
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Miami
Buckeye Association
Wittenberg
Yankees Slump Highlights Early Baseball Standings Strife
Washington leads the American League with the Senators ahead of the White Sox as the Yankees struggle. New York has dropped six of seven, needing better pitching despite consistent hitting in recent games. In the National League the Robins of Brooklyn hold top spot with Jess Petty and Robert McGraw undefeated, while the Cubs sit second as Brooklyn visits for a four game series.
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Washington
Senators
Chicago White Sox
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Detroit Tigers
Waite Holt
Herb Pennock
Robins
Brooklyn
Jess Petty
Robert Emmett McGraw
Dazzy Vance
Jess
Robert
Chicago Cubs
Ohio State to Battle Ohio Wesleyan in Final Meet
After a 7 to 2 win over Wittenberg Ohio University’s baseball team faces Ohio Wesleyan Tuesday at 3 45 pm. Fuller will start on the mound with Sweeney likely to return, while Pratt and Hill or Rolbins pace Wesleyan’s lineup. The Bobcats seek a stronger hitting effort to rebound from the Delaware loss.
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