Pyle's runners eye rewards as cross country ends
United Press reports that C. C. Pyle's 3000 mile cross country run nears Madison Square Garden with leaders like Andy Payne, Sr. predicting victory and payoffs in real money. Runners wonder about prize money as they approach Passaic and Weehawken with Andy Payne leading by over seventeen hours.
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Suffern
N. Y
C. C. Pyle
New York
Middletown
Madison Square Garden
Andy
Andrew Payne, Sr
Seabon's Totals Highlight Baseball Scores
National League 123 American League 122 reflected a tight totals game. Seabon’s totals show a zero in the box score with two charged errors and a final tally near the end of the period.
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National League
American League
iSeabon
Greats Shine In Twin Bill As Legends Dominate
Babe Ruth goes 1 for 4 with a run and two RBIs in game one and adds a homer and a double in game two. Lou Gehrig belts a single and scores twice in game one but goes hitless in game two. Ty Cobb adds two doubles and a single with a score in game one, then goes 0 for four. Tris Speaker doubles and singles with two runs batted in across games. Heilmann and Waner contribute a pair of singles and a run respectively while Cuyler goes 0 for 3.
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Babe Ruth
Lou Gehrig
Ty Cobb
Tris Speaker
Harry Heilmann
Paul Waner
Kiki Cuyler
Ruth Extends Home Run Lead In 1927 Schedule
A.R Babe Ruth stands three homers and seven games ahead of his 1927 pace after clubbing No 14 in the second game yesterday off Ossie Orwall the Philadelphia southpaw. He did not reach No 14 last year until Decoration Day off Rube Wilberg, Athletics southpaw.
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Philadelphia
A.R
Babe Ruth
Ossie Orwall
Rube Wilberg
Athletics
Morgan Defends Junior Lightweight Crown at Madison Square Garden
Ted Morgan of Seattle retained his junior lightweight title by defeating Eddie Cannonball Martin in a 15 round decision at Madison Square Garden. Martin pressed the pace with infighting but Morgan landed cleaner blows and won eight rounds to four, with three even. Morgan, holder since 1925, has weathered several title challenges while Graham's bantamweight claim remains unsettled as NY officials weigh recognition.
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George Kirksey
United Press
New York
Ted Morgan
Seattle
Wash
Eddie
Cannonball) Martin
Madison Square Garden
Martin
Morgan
Mike Ballerino
Izzy Schwartz
Ebbetsfield
Bushy Graham
Utica
New York State Athletic Commission
National Boxing Association
New York Commission
Graham
Cardinals Subdue Reds for Fourth Straight Win
The St. Louis Cardinals won their fourth straight, 7 to 1, over the Cincinnati Reds. Holm and Bottomley hit home runs, Douthit added a single, double and triple, while Kolp was knocked out after five hits as Holm socked a homer off him. The Reds’ only run came on Thevenow’s fumble in the eighth.
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Reds
Walker
Allen
Dressen
Sukeforth
Thevenow
Kolp
Holm
Donohue
Frisch
Bottomley
Burdy
Douthit
Roettger
Critz
Kelly
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Rhem
Reardon
Wilson
Ohio Triumphs Over Baptists In 4-1 Victory
Ohio Bobcats defeated the Wittenberg Baptists 4 to 1 at Granville. Barfoot dominated eight innings, Engh closed out the game, and Williams homered for Ohio while Schroeder struggled with seven walks. Five Bobcat errors contrasted with one Lutheran miscue as Ohio pulled away in the sixth and sealed the win in the final inning.
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Granville
Lefty Barfoot
Engh
Baptists
Bobcats
Ohio
Barfoot
Wittenberg
Enghe
Schroeder
William
Kline
Joe Bullock
Lutherans
Springfielders
Agostinelli
Williams
Brammer
Robeson
McKinley
Bayless
Grant
Barscort
Bradley
Keyser
Melcchiori
Bullock
Brickles
Wittenberg AB
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Tuccinardi
Maurer
Apple
Bauer
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Céac
Metichiori
P Bradley
Erees
Ohlo AB
R. H. PO
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Hartley Informs From Pomeroy Bend
Oliver Hartley reports from Pomeroy Bend and relays news for the Messenger. Telephone him at 161-X or 236-L. Pomeroy Bend.
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Oliver Hartley
Pomeroy Bend
Messenger
Removal of Executrix From Estate Amid Misconduct Claims
Pomeroy reports Maude Maines removed as executrix of Izetta Oliver estate for failing to collect assets and paying claims. Court notes she fled the state and is deemed incompetent. Administrator Harry F. Oliver also faces accounting issues and misappropriation concerns, with Fidelity Deposit Co. settling $802.02. Estates nearly depleted, prompting court action.
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Pomeroy
Maude ‘Maines
iIzetta Oliver
Roberts
I.oliver
Harry F. Oliver
Fidelity of Deposit Company of Baltimore
Hear Daughter Present Concert
Middleport May 25 Mr and Mrs J A Beaver visited Athens to attend a recital by their daughter Mrs Mel Fowler and husband The Ohio University School of Music presented a full evening recital by Mrs Fowler who is an advanced student in the department of music She is to study special work this summer at Columbia University in New York City for several weeks.
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Middleport
Aind
J. A. Beaver
Athens
Mel Fowler
Hio University School of Music
Fowler
Beaver
Department of Music
Ohioniversity
Columbia University
New York City
Memorial Day Observance Set For Morning Service
Memorial Day will be observed tomorrow at 11 39 a m at each M E church. Soldiers of the Civil War 1861 65 will attend along with Spanish War and World War veterans. A special sermon by Rev Bichiuser and the choir will renew appropriate music.
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Midpleport
Bichiuser
Two Meigs Men Die in Mather Mine Disaster
POMEROY May 25 Two former Rutland men died in the Mather Pa mine disaster. John Saxton was killed and William Jacks, son of Robert Jacks of Beech Grove Rutland township, died beside him. Dale Phillips of Langsville was unharmed and nearly entered the mine when the blast occurred. Pearl and Earl Jordan of Scipio township worked in the region but were later confirmed in another mine. Reported casualty Walker of Wilkesville, formerly at Rutland, may have left a wife and nine children.
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Pomeroy
Mather
Rutland
John Saxton
William Jacks
Robert Jacks
Beech Grove
Rutland Township
Saxton
Dale Phillips
Langsville
Pearl
Earl Jordan
Scipio Township
Walker
Wilkesville
Blackstone
Pomeroy Alumni Plan Annual Banquet and Dance
Pomeroy high school Alumni president R. G. Webster says plans are complete for the annual banquet program and dance at the K of P hall on Monday June 4. The event features speaker C. J. Mattern attorney from Dayton humorist Tom F. Lewis and Harmony quartette plus Marshall college orchestra.
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Pomeroy
R. G. Webster
Pomeroy High School Alumni Association
K. of P. Hall
C. J. Mattern
Dayton
Tom F. Lewis
Pomeroy High School
Harmony Quartette
Marshall College
Receiver named for salt firm in Mason City
After four months idle the Ohio River Salt company at Mason City was placed in receivership in Point Pleasant courts. Fred Carsey, former Mason plant superintendent, was named receiver. The firm is owned mainly by Spencer and Somerville interests of Point Pleasant with M. G. Tyler as general manager and treasurer. It ranks as a leading salt and chemical plant on the Pomeroy Bend.
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Pomeroy
Ohio River Salt Company
Mason City
Point Pleasant
Fred Carsey
Mason
Spencer and
Somerville
M. G. Tyler
Pomeroy Bend
Poppery Sale Aids Disabled Soldiers By School Kids
The Feeney Sennett Post auxiliary in Middleport holds its annual poppy sale today with school children as the main sellers. Funds raised go to help disabled soldiers and veterans.
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Middleport
Feeney-Sennett Post
French Dry Cleaning moves to new room by grocery
Six women dined at Cozy Corner Tea room Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Ruth Humphrey who on Thursday turned eighteen. Mrs A W Bolin of Wheeling arrived for a visit to sister in law Mrs Homer Russell and husband. Whooping cough and pink eye are the town epidemics. Mr and Mrs Charlies Howard returned from Marion after their sister in law Mrs Clyde Jefferies fell ill and died. Her funeral was held in Marion. she leaves a husband and five children youngest nine months old.
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French Dry Cleaning
Cozy Corner
Ruth Humphrey
A. W. Bolin
Wheeling
W. Va
Homer Russell
Charlies Howard
Marion
Clyde Jefferies
Earliest Strawberries Arrive in Meigs County
Thomas Clark of Syracuse brings in the season’s first Meigs county strawberries to Pomeroy on May 25. Gallia county berries lead by several days. Gallia soil differences yield slightly earlier fruit. Pomeroy sees Gallia berries first while Meigs fruit comes in slowly. Retail price 20 to 25 cents per box. quality reported good.
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Pomeroy
Thomas Clark
Syracuse
Meigs County
Gallia County
Meigs
Gallia
Woman Suffers Attack While Preparing Awaited Funeral
Mrs Clara Dailey widow of Henry Dailey died suddenly in Midport while preparing for her husband’s funeral. She was nearly 79, a Spiritualist and Rebekah lodge member. Survived by daughters Elizabeth Ripley Norma Zimmerman and sons Herbert Howard Dailey, all of Columbus. Funeral and burial set for today in Columbus.
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Middleport
Melissa Hawkins
Clara Dailey
Henry Dailey
Columbus
Jacob W. Zimmerman
Dailey
Rebekah Lodge
Elizabeth Ripley
Norma Zimmerman
Herbert
Howard Dailey
Tenth District Democratic Meeting Postponed to June 5
Pomeroy May 25 The Tenth District Democratic meeting for Gallipolis is postponed from Friday June 1 to Tuesday June 5. A morning session a noon dinner at the Methodist church and an afternoon speaking program are planned. Congressman Martin L. Davey and Senator Locher will attend to discuss the tentative district ticket and align Democrats along state and county lines.
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H. T. Houf
Rio Grande College
It Is News To You That Baseball Talk Circles The League
National League insiders praise Cubs pitching but critique the left side of the infield and lack of a star third baseman. Pirates rejected Petty from Brooklyn and other managers worry he won t play with Robby. Risko and Godfrey look like a bad match. Pat Malone strengthens Cubs relief. Ambrose is noted for second in the Preakness despite debates over Sonny Workman on Victorian. Signs change as rain halts play. New Yorks and Pittsborgs compete for pitchers.
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Cubs
Chicagos
Pirates
Petty
Brooklyns
Leary
Robby
Risko
Godfrey
Pat Malone
McCarthy
Ambrose
Toro
Sonny” Workman
Workman
Winnah
Penelope Anderson
Helen Wills
Europe
Richmond
New Yorks
Clevelands
Pittsborgs
Thursday Results From American Association Scores
Columbus defeated Indianapolis 5 to 1 while Kansas City beat Minneapolis 11 to 0. Toledo surpassed Louisville 7 to 5 and St Paul edged Milwaukee 9 to 5.
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American Association
Columbus
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Toledo
Louisville
St. Paul
Milwaukee
National League Scores Report Of Sunday Games
St. Louis defeated Cincinnati 7 to 1 while Brooklyn beat New York 3 to 0 and Pittsburgh triumphed over Chicago 6 to 2. Only games scheduled for the day.
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St. Louis
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
New York
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Baseball scores from the American League
St Louis defeats Cleveland 12 to 9 while Detroit beats Chicago 6 to 4 and New York edges Philadelphia 9 to 7. Philadelphia answers with a 5 to 2 win over New York as Washington at Boston is rained out.
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St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Boston
Friday Basketball Sked Matches Cols at Indy and More
Columbus visits Indianapolis as Toledo faces Louisville Minneapolis plays Milwaukee and St Paul meets Kansas City in Friday games with multiple city pairings across the schedule.
City Matchups Highlight Weekend Pro Basketball Card
Philadelphia visits New York while Boston plays Brooklyn. Cincinnati travels to St. Louis and Chicago heads to Pittsburgh for key early season contests.
Sports Matchups Listed for Early Evening Basketball Card
The schedule lists St. Louis at Cleveland Detroit at Chicago Washington at Boston and New York at Philadelphia as upcoming games on the basketball card with regional pairings and notable city rivalries.
Browns Defeat Cleveland In Slugging Game
St Louis built a 6 0 1 lead, Cleveland rallied for a 9 1 final in a high scoring game. Key credits include runs batted in by L Sewell Schulte Manion Blue Manush Burns Hodapp Jamieson and Langford with multiple two base hits and a three base hit by Langford. Hudlin Harder Bayne Gray all pitched, while Kress Hodapp and Blue sparked defensive plays as the Browns handed Cleveland a loss.
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Kress
Schulte
Sewell
Hodapp
L. Sewell
Manion
Blue
Manush
Fonseca
Burns
Jamieson
Blueg Schulte
J. Sewell
Lind
Langford
P Kress
Cunossig
St. Louis
Land
Orft Hlin
Harder
Bayne
Gray
Hudlin
Cleveland
Everyebody
Dunn Field
St Louis
Sam Gray
Browns
B. R. H. A McNally
Ceces
Brannon
Ee Kress
Melillo
Isevecesa
Petty Shuts Giants. Robins Win 3–0 in Return
Yesterday's hero Jess Petty of Brooklyn held the New York Giants to three hits as the Robins won 3 to 0 after his return from a suspension and fine for training rule violations. Flint Rhein led the Reds with strong league play while the St. Louis Cardinals won their fourth in a row, 7 to 1, Holm and Bote Tomley driving in five.
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Jess Petty
Brooklyn
Wilbert Robinson
New York Giants
Robins
Petty
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