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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1929

Page

2

Ohio Nine Aims For Second Win Against Lutherans

Ohio Bobcats seek a second victory in Buckeye Conference play after a loss to Cincinnati Bearcats. They face Wittenberg College on Spring Field diamond with Barfoot likely to start and Enghe in bullpen duties. Lutherans, in fifth with one win, rely on Blunt on the mound as they visit Athens for the Tuesday game slated around 3 o clock.

Buckeye Cincinnati Bearcats Ohio Bobcats Wittenberg College Springfield Lutherans Denison Wesleyan Wittenberg Barfoot Athens Enghe Paul Blunt Ohio Willee

Pyle Breaks Arm In Auto Crash But Race Goes On

In Texas on May 11, C. C. Cash Pyle kept racing after an auto accident left him with a broken arm and bruises. His car overturned near Albany at a control point, and he was taken to a hospital in Abilene where he rests comfortably as the bunion derby continues.

Pyle Race Abilene, Tex C. C Cash” Pyle Process Albany Pyre

Hartley Receives News From Pomeroy Bend for Messenger

A. Hartley reports updates from Pomeroy Bend to the Messenger via telephone at 3221.

C. A. Hartley Pomeroy Bend

Pomeroy Boys on Columbus Police Force

May 13 report notes Pomeroy natives in Columbus police ranks including Archer and the Phillips brothers Otto Leo and Ernest sons of John Phillips veteran night watchman Sam Liman former Pomeroy boy and Ben Swisher long time Cheshire resident and Spanish American War veteran who later served as court bailiff eyeing muster roll signature issues due to long names in pay records

Pomeroy Columbus Archer Otto Leo Ernest Phillips John Phillips Sam Liman The Mounted Force Ben Swisher Cheshire Ben

Brewsters Prepare for Westward Summer Motor Trip

Mrs. Jesee Brewster and husband plan a Tuesday departure for California to spend the summer sightseeing in the West. Union Veterans' Daughters select delegates for a June state convention in Findlay with Mrs. Luck Longlotz as first delegate and Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell as second. alternates include Miss Fisie Hart and Mrs. Effie M Tracy. Mrs. Dana Lloyd visits Mansfield. her husband is a former Pomeroy businessman. Mrs. R. G. Webster of Pomeroy visits Cincinnati for Mother's Day with son Manning in school there. Mr and Mrs John Senkus travel to Columbus with their niece to visit Ruth Salser after a hospital operation. Christine Senkus will return home with her parents.

Jesee Brewster California West Th Union Veterans’ Daughters Covention Findlay Luck Longlotz Elizabeth Campbell Missa Fisie Hart Effie M Tracy Dana Lloyd Mansfield Pomeroy R. G. Webster Cincinnati Manning John Senkus Columbus Ruth Salser Christine Senkus

Civil War Veteran John Gibbs Dies at 86 Near Racine

John Gibbs 86 Civil War veteran died Saturday at his home two miles east of Racine on the Portland Road. He served in Company K 18th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Survived by one son Lon Gibbs. Funeral at U B Church in Derens at 2 PM with burial in Greenwood Cemetery Racine.

Racine John Gibbs Here Vportland Road Lon Gibbs Gibbs 18Th Ohio Volunteer Infantry U. B Derens Greenwood

Willie Kamm Leads White Sox to Ninth Inning Win

Yesterday's hero Willie Kamm, Chicago White Sox captain, delivered the decisive run with his third double in the ninth inning to defeat the Washington Senators 3 to 7. Kamm collected four hits in five trips, while Jed Fabas held Senators to four hits.

Willie Kamm Chicago White Sox Washington Kamm Jed Fabes Senators

Tigers Top Yonkers 9-7 as Hoyt falters in eight-hit loss

Waite Hoyt gave up 16 hits in seven innings as the Yonkers fell to Detroit 9 to 7. The loss drops Yonkers into a tie with the Athletics for first in the American League while Philadelphia was idle.

Waite Hoyt Tigers Yonkers Detroit Hoyt Yanks Athletics

Browns Triumph 15 3 Over Red Sox Amid Rain Halting

Seven Keston errors marred the St. Louisa Browns' 15 to 3 win over the Red Sox as rain halted play in the seventh inning.

Keston St. Louisa

Giants and Cubs battle to a six six tie in Polo Grounds

A hectic extra inning clash between the New York Giants and Chicago Cubs ended tied 6-6 before about 5000 fans at the Polo Grounds. The Cubs knocked Carl Hubbell out early, but Mass steadied the Cubs’ offense until rain halted play amid CuVler confusion.

New York Giants Chicago Cubs Polo Grounds Cubs Carl Hubbell Mass Chicago Cuvler

Umpire Struck By Bottle in Cleveland Game

Emmet T. Ormsby the American League umpire was struck on the head by a bottle at the Cleveland Indians versus Philadelphia Athletics game and is reported to have a brain concussion. Manager Roger Peckinpaugh of the Indians received a five day suspension for inciting the drunken demonstration. he was ejected after arguing a call. Ot Wilson Lindstrom and Hartnett homered.

Cleveland Emmet T. Ormsby Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Athletics Ormsbys Chicago Ormsby Toger Peckingpaugh Indians E. 8. Barnard American League Ormshi Peckingpaugh

Big Field Is Expected for Kentucky Derby

One of the largest Derby fields in history is anticipated at Churchill Downs for the fifty-fifth running. Of 159 nominations about 23 are probable starters, with betting pools seen at 75,000 to 196,000 dollars. Blue Larkspur and Clyde Van Dusen figure among favorites, but many expect an open race with potential outsiders winning. Regret’s withdrawal and Freeland’s entry confusion noted as noted.

United Press Sports New York U.P Churchill Downs Keigh H . Garner Clyde van Dusen Tany ‘x Walter 4. Salmon Freeland Withers Belmont Park

Michigan Ball Nine Leads Big Ten Standings

Michigan Wolverines press on with a 5 2 0 record in the Big Ten as they prepare for three road games against Ohio State Purdue and Northwestern. Northwestern and Minnesota follow with 4 4 and 2 8 records respectively.

Michigan Big Ten Chicago Wolverines Ann Arbor Ohio State Perdu Northwestern Wil. Pet Michiban Wiaconrin Sascessesss Tndiana aaNet Hilingia Ccc Eees Fee Northwestern Minnesota

Eleven Candidates Take Rural Carrier Test in Harrisonville

In Athens on Saturday Scipio Township sent candidates for two rural carrier positions, including five teachers and two life-certified holders. The test selects carriers for two routes, with No 2 being a new westward route to Carpenter via the Star route from Harrisonville, improving same-day mail for rural patrons.

Harrisonville Scipio Athens Glen Haning Ray Jordan Frank Gibson Riley Lathey Stitute Roy Gilkey Barney Dary Nellie Rowley Bart Clark Harry Plummer Hallie Knopp Murt Knopp Carpenter Pomeroy

Painting Hung Plan Reunions in Middleport

Ross Wiley completed a five by four to six foot Hoffman design painting shown in H M Cross Store window. It will serve as baptistry background for the Baptist Church congregation. The work was hung this Sunday amid compliments on the artist’s skill. In Pomeroy the Meco County Society met at the Chittenden Hotel for a banquet and dairra meeting ahead of the June 3 Washington Park reunion with addresses by Edgar Ervin and others.

Middleport Ross Wiley Hoffman Chiist H. M. Cross Pace Pomeroy Met County Society Columbus Daira Chittenden Hotel Washington Park Edgar Ervin Attorney Henderson Ernest Evans Ss. D. Webb Oliver Harthry

Heath M. E. Bible School Holds Junior Party

In Middleport on Friday night the five junior classes at Heath Memorial E Church organized a party in the primary room. Five teachers directed games activities and a serving of ice cream and cake.

Middleport Heath M. E. Bible School

Hobson beats Toledo in NYCAA baseball clash

Hobson shops baseball team defeated Toledo in a New York Central Athletic Association game on the Toledo diamond. Hobson won 11 to 1 after traveling to Toledo Friday night and returning Sunday night.

Middleport Hobson Shops Teledo New York Central Athletic Association Toledo Hobson

Sunbeam Circle Sewing Club Organized in Columbia Township

Twenty five members joined the Sunbeam Circle Sewing Club at Columbia Township Meigs County High School after noon Thursday. Mrs Nannie Radcliffe is advisor with Mrs Osa Cooper as assistant. Officers include Elsie Woodrum president and Wanetta Morrison recreation leader. Members will meet next Thursday at 1 39.

Ahl Girls Columbia Township Meigs County Summmer Clothing Sunbeam Circle Sewing Club Nannie Radcliffe Osa Cooper Elsie Woodrum Melva Radcliffe Mildred Steward Ender Wanetta Morrison

Locust Bloom Foretells Strong Corn Crop

May 1 report from Minersville notes an exceptional locust bloom, described as the heaviest in a lifetime. The farmers say such a heavy bloom signals a promising corn harvest for the season based on age-old saving lore.

Minersville

BoySent to Home After Family Turmoil in West Virginia

Cecil Butterick an 11 year old boy was sent to the Children's Home on a Saturday afternoon. His father is dead and his mother remarried and lives in West Virginia. His grandparents in Minersville cared for him but are now unable to support him.

Pomeroy Cecil Butterick West Virginia Minersville

Gun and Fishing Club Eyes Stocking Two Reservoirs

Meigs County Gun and Fishing Club negotiates to purchase two reservoirs on the old Forest Run Mine site from Pittsburgh Coal Company. The abandoned mine left water supplies and large pools with spring sources, the dam of the larger pool costing about 7,000, and the club plans stocking these water bodies with fish for recreation.

Pomeroy Meigs County Gun and Fishing Club Old Forest Run Pittsburgh Coal Company

Woman Named Mrs Crossin Dies in Middleport

Mrs. Margaret Crossin 78 longtime resident of Middleport died at her Lower Market Street home at 2 45 Sunday morning after a period of critical illness. She was mother to L Quickle and other children. Body to be moved to Leon West Virginia for burial with services at the residence Tuesday morning and a full service in Leon in the afternoon.

Middleport Margaret Crossin Lower Market Street L. Quickle Leon W. Va

Cleaners Wage Dry War in Pomeroy

A price war broke out in Pomeroy this morning and will last 30 days. The rivals declared a "dry cleaning war" not a long fight and offered free cleaning and pressing for ministers’ gifts for one month.

Pomeroy Dry Cleaners

Kirby's Defeat Highlights Ohio Track Duel at New Concord

In a tight dual meet at New Concord, Ohio University edged Muskingum 65 to 64. Kirby’s cross country star led until the final sprint but Molter finished ahead by about ten yards as OU took eight of fifteen events and set Muskingum and Ohio marks.

Vic Sherow Messenger Kirby Molter Bobcats Muskies Thio Osard Dash Biaeitner CO Edwards Hartele Blacttner Newell Milter Bortan Adams Morgan Michaels Baker Kirks MD Lamb Shurager Woolweaver Cnew Makirek Griffith Wardly Frone Muskineum Ohio Piscus Wisrebome Cummings McCaulen Murphy Mebade Green Prilp Leper Karick O.y Herron Phillips OM MeDade Neff Ohio Wor Biaettner Schaal Minskingum Ohio University

American women golfers lead British championship at St Andrews

Five American women contest the British women's golf championship at St Andrews including Glenna Collett and Virginia Van Wie. Miss Joyce Wethered returns to defend her title as the field opens without qualifying rounds. The 1926 champion Mme Manette Thion De La Chaume is not entered this year.

ST. Andrews Scotland Mme Manette Thion de la Chaume Paris Joyce Wethered Lingland Miss Wethered Collett Virginia van Wie Marion Hollis Marian Turple Helen Hicks Long Island United States

Sports Shorts From Chicago And Nearby Tracks

Reports from Chicago outline a quadrangular track meet among Ohio, Chicago, Northwestern and Wisconsin as a Western Conference precursor in Evanston later this month. Sammy Mandell plans a non title boxing bout with Jack Berg in Chicago next Friday as training begins. Davis Cup action opens with the United States vs Canada in Montreal over three days with a full American team listed. Helen Wise leads the US England France delegation in team tennis play against Miss Rouman in the United States-Holland matches. John Olden and Joss Jaredo play an exhibition golf match in Scotland, Horton Smith and a partner also in action. Ralph Keentcaf and Frank Taberski begin a four day billiards clash in Chicago Taberski recently dethroned Keentcaf for the title.

New York Montreal United States Canada George Lett John Hennesees Wilmer Allison John van Ren Lett Cgien Ragcles Scotland P John Olden Joss Jaredo Argantina Horton Smith Vund Ten Piegel

Standings in American and National Leagues

The standings show teams and records for both leagues with wins, losses, and winning percentages. Entries include Minneapolis St Paul Indianapolis and other teams with varying marks, highlighting top performers and trailing clubs across the circuits.

British Women's Open match play begins with two rounds

The British Women's Open starts today with two rounds on the card. Tomorrow Wednesday and Thursday offer one round each. A 36 hole final is set for Friday. Miss Hollett and Miss Wethersd led as favorites at the opening, while Miss Turat was the top pick among the seats.

Miss Ollett Miss Wethersd Miss Turot

Red Sox figures share birth date in 19th century mix

Pitcher Horace Lisenbee and coach Heinie Wagner of the Boston Red Sox were born on September 28. Wagner was born in 1881 and Lisenbee in 1905.

Horace Lisenbee Heinie Wagner Boston Red Sea Wagner Lisenbee

Bobby Jones and the trigger grip on the overlap

The article discusses golfers using the 4' overlapping grip and notes Bobby Jones employs the trigger grip with his right hand around the club rather than down the shaft. It questions control versus power, highlighting Jones's advantage in gripping the fingers for a stronger hold.

Bobby Jones Bobby Amy Wea Bell Sracicata

Baseball Scores and Rain Suspensions in Early Schedule

A weather interrupted slate with multiple results: Milwaukee 9 Columbus 1 and 7 1. Kansas City 2 Toledo 1. Indianapolis and St Paul 2 Minneapolis 8. Louisville 7 St Louis 13. Boston 5 Chicago 6. New York 6 Philadelphia Cleveland rain affected games. other matches listed with rain or postponements.

Basketball Matchups Across The League Today

Chicago visits Boston while Pittsburgh travels to Brooklyn. Cincinnati heads to New York and St Louis plays Philadelphia. Boston hosts Chicago as New York visits Cleveland. Philadelphia faces Detroit. Washington meets St Louis. Columbus plays Kansas City. Toledo goes to Milwaukee. Indianapolis visits Minneapolis. Louisville battles St Paul.

Chicago Boston Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati New York St. Louis Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit Washington

Hame Run Club Leaders Show Incomplete Box Scores

United Press summary highlights Gehrig of the Yankees Ruth and other stars in a garbled box score report. Names and teams appear with many OCR errors, listing players from Yankees Giants Athletics Phillies and others but with unclear totals and positions.

Pat Crawford Hits Three Homers in Exhibition Game

New York Giants rookie first baseman Pat Crawford slugged three home runs in a spring exhibition game. Two of the blasts came with the bases loaded, showcasing his power at bat.

Pat Crawford New York Giants

Two Man Golf Matches Shape Team Spirit and Etiquette

The article stresses harmony in two man golf formats. It warns against poor losers who throw clubs or blame partners when a shot goes astray. It urges reliable partners who handle misfortunes calmly and accept mishaps as part of the game.

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Paolino Schmeling Set for New York Bout in June

Max Echmeline German heavyweight to meet Paolino Schmeling at Yankee Stadium in June. Training to begin in Fair Haven for about ten days. Promoted at Madison Square Garden for Milk Fund. ringside seats around 50 dollars. gate expected to top eight hundred thousand dollars.

New York U.P Max Echmeline Paolino Cudun Yankee Stadium Labout Fair Haven Tom Heeney Gene Tunney In - Square Garden Milk Fund

Giants boast oldest and youngest alumni in majors

John McGraw manager and George Susce rookie with the Giants are identified as the oldest and youngest alumni of St Bonaventure College in the major leagues.

John McGraw George Susce The Giants St. Bonaventure College

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Ance Pomeroy Boys River Town Capital City Portland Road Dr. Freeland W. J. Salmon Empire City Saratoga Ot, Wilson, Lindstrom Hartnett Ghorgh Kirkley Pomeroy Bens Ros Wiley Meigs Society Columbus Po Coa Hoffman Dune 83 Jentors Minerside St Mmar Ty Arch Rodgers United Press Star Penn University of Penngslvania Matt Wilner U.R Wisconsin Evanston Mary Sammy Mandell Woerbis Jack Berg Finewield Bevine UM Helen Wise England France Ken Rouman Ralph Keentcaf Frank Taberski Taberski Keentcaf American Association Téean W. L. Pet Minneapolis Kansas City St Paul Ssveeenee W. LI. Pet St Paulie Ccs H. B. Martin Bobsy Jones Monti Milwaukee Indianapolis, & St. Paul Louisville Ersday Indianapolis St. Paul Hame Run Club United Press Gehrig Yankees Che.gans Whisk Ruth Fyarkees Jackson GIANT National League American Seamun Tyre Max Milans South Court Street
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