Grover Repeats as Athens Country Club Golf Champion
Butch Grover defeated Harold Wise 12 up and 11 to play to win the Athens Country Club first flight title for the fourth straight year. Morning scores 39 and 36 for Grover totaling 75. Wise shot 87 in the opening 18. Grover led by 12 at halfway. Wise battled in the afternoon but Grover maintained the advantage.
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B. T
Butch) Grover
Athens Country Club
Harold E. Wise
Wise
Grover
Portsmouth
Bob Wood
Roy Hawk
Hixon
Baker
Psychology Sees Yankees as Underdogs in World Series
Frank Getty notes psychology factors in the Yankees facing the St. Louis Cardinals. He recalls past underdog status and cites Babe Ruth, Miller Huggins, and slumping players, while predicting a tense series with strong NY presence and sold out and waited seating at Yankee Stadium.
Tunney Lets Wife Decide Wedding Plans in Naples
Gene Tunney says Mary Josephine Lauder will decide when and where they marry. The heiress flies to Italy tomorrow as authorities arrange measures to keep curious crowds away from the pier while plans await approval. Tunney toured Naples today under the guidance of the American Consul General Homer M. Eaton.
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Naples
U.P
Gene Tunney
Mary Josephine Lauder
Italy
United States
Tunney
Homer M. Eton
Diplomas and Promotion Certificates Awarded at M E Church
In Pomeroy October 1 the Simpson M E Sunday School Primary Junior Department awarded 48 diplomas and 46 promotion certificates to 6 to 14 year old students. Eleven classes and teachers received honors as Rev McCullough was praised by the children. Oliver Hartley retired after three years as superintendent. Miss Lydia Ebersbach to succeed him. Rally Day planned for next Sunday with a special program.
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Pomeroy
Simpson
McCullough
Oliver Hartley
Lydia Ebersbach
Simpson M. E
Sailor charity program on Cunard ship featured Mrs Fowler
Mrs Roscoe Fowler, studying music in Paris, sang on a program aboard the 8S and Aquitania on September 17. The event, led by J Hugh Edwards, supported Seamen's Institutes and related charities aiding mariners, with Middleport residents noting Mrs Fowler's recognition.
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Middleport
A. J. Beaver
South Fourth Avenue
Roscoe Fowler
Paris
Aquitania
J. Hugh Edwards
Cunard Line
Fowler
Tour Boat Arrives in Pomeroy With Pittsburgh Trade Exhibit
The Pitts burgh Trade Extension Tour on the steamer Julia Belle Swain is due in Pomeroy Wednesday for a several hours stay. The boat carries a broad display of Pittsburgh area products and business offerings to boost Valley trade. All visitors are welcome.
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Pomeroy
Pittsburgh
Julia Belle Swain
Steinbauer Enters Electric Business In Meigs Company
Pomeroy October 1 The resignation from the National Bank's staff leads to a new partnership between Reid Steinbauer and Dawson of the Dawson Electric Shop. The firm, Meigs Radio and Electric Company, will move by October 6 to the Richman Building Main and Court. Ernest Sisson will run the repair shop. Mr. Dawson handles wiring and installations. Steinbauer focuses on sales and office work.
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Second Street
Richman
Court
Ashworth
William Richman
Ernest Sisson
Dawson
Steinbauer
Thatcher's Near Trip To Eternity By Self Administered Cure
A. C. Thatcher manager of the Inter-Cities Filling Station and noted poet philosopher narrowly escaped serious harm after taking a self prescribed medicine Thursday. Neighbor J C Chase found him unconscious and Dr Bing was summoned. Thatcher vows to be more careful with self treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
A. C. Thatcher
Inter-Cities
J. C. Chase
Bing
Thatcher
Daniels Resigns From Columbus Chamber of Commerce
The Columbus Dispatch reports James Taft Daniels has resigned his post with the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. He and Mrs. Daniels plan a tour in the South starting October 1. Mrs. Daniels, known here as Clare Graham Stewart, is the daughter of the late Ira Graham.
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Middleport
The
Columbus Dispatch
Tesday
James Taft Daniels
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Daniels
South
Pomeroy Briefs on Family Travels and Moves
W A Race and daughter Mabel returned home Sunday after a month at J W Race's Thurston area farm. C M Carpenter family household goods were shipped, and Mrs Carpenter and children left for Toledo. John Leitwiler and his son Edward returned from a two week auto tour in the East visiting Marion at the Naval station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Race
Mabel
J. W. Race
Thurston
C. M. Carpenter
Mrs McLane Dies Saturday In Columbus
Mrs Clara McLane died Saturday night in Columbus at her daughter Mrs R C Koehler’s home from tuberculosis. She had been ill long and her sister Mrs R H Horden cared for her. Survived by daughter Mrs Koehler sister Mrs Horden brother Charles Sisson and many nieces and nephews. Funeral at Middleport Christian Church Tuesday at 2 pm with ministers from Columbus and home churches. Burial at Middleport Hill Cemetery beside her husband.
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Middleport
Clara McLane
Columbus
R. C. Koehler
McLane
Koehler
Horden
Charles Sisson
Middleport Christian Church
Fred I. Gardner
Fred I. Gardner, of the Home Church
Middleport Hill Cemetery
Mattern Returns to Pome Roy After 40 Years Visit
J C Mattern and his wife Mrs Mattern visited Pome Roy in Annapolis Maryland for the first time in four decades. Their Rochelle New Jersey home was noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
J.C. Mattern
Pomeroy
Mrs. Mattern
Rochelle N. J
Stars to Play Stars in Zanesville Thursday Clash
The Ohio Power Baseball Club of Philo meets Stars in the American League at Mark Park in Zanesville on Thursday October 4 at 2 30 PM. Expected starters include Sam Jan es Goose Gosline Walberg Jimmie Fox and Cissell. Philo owns a 35 win 5 loss record this season with Frank Gilmore managing. Herman Larick of Athens and Griffin Hartley of Nelsonville have contributed strong showings.
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Stars
Ohio Power Baseball Club
Philo
Mark Park
Zanesville
Sam Janes
Goose Gosline
Walberg
Jimmie Fox
Cissell
Frank Gilmore
Ohio University
Herman Larick
Athens
Captain Jones attendance at Eisteddfod and Legion events noted
JATTENDS REGULARLY MIXPDLEPORT Oct 1 Captain Tom Jones, visiting for the Jackson Eisteddfod, claims never to have missed an Eisteddfod session or a state or national American Legion meeting since the Armistice except Paris last year. POMEROY Oct 1 Philip Meier and his wife hosted a birthday party for their son Philip Jr at Brick Street home with elaborate spreads. relatives joined the celebration.
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Tom
Jones
Jackson
Pomeroy
Philip Meier
Second Street
Local Folks and Community Notes From Area
Sullivan Sayre returns home with his boat after several weeks in the South. Vin ton High School principal C H Jones was in town with friends. John Harley has been ill with tonsillitis since Thursday. The Loyal Women’s Class plans a parish program and parcel post sale at the church on October 26. Mr and Mrs Stanley Ralph announce the birth of a daughter. Mr and Mrs Lemuel Birtcher Jr visit relatives in Columbus and Toledo while Mr and Mrs Fred Trainor move to Logan for a new railroad posting.
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Sullivan Sayre
C. H. Jones
Vinton High School
John Harley
Christian Sunday School
Stanley Ralph
Lemuel Birtcher, Jr
Columbus
Toledo
Fred Trainor
Logan
Hocking Valley Railroad
Yanks Offensive Attack May Indicate a Victory
Yankee prospects for the World Series hinge on health with Ruth Koenig and Lazzeri nursing injuries. Gehrig leads both clubs in runs batted in and batting average while Combs would be the best Yankee center fielder if available. The piece contrasts Yankees and Cardinals power and depth.
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Babe Ruth
Tony Lazzeri
Lou Gehrig
Joe Hogan
Mark Koenig
Herb Pennock
Earl Combs
New York
Yankees
Goliaths
Cardinals
Yanks
Ruth
Gehrig
Bottomley
Hafey
St. Louis
Giants
Cards
Pirates
Frankie Frisch
Frisch
Senators
Koenig
Lazzeri
R. H. Robi
Bengough
Wilson
Combs
Sunday Result Summary of National and American League Games
National League results include Chicago 6 Cincinnati 1 and Brooklyn 5 Philadelphia 1 with New York 4 St Louis 2. American League games feature Boston 7 Cleveland 2 and New York 7 Detroit 6 along with Washington 9 St Louis 1 and Chicago 1 Philadelphia 0.
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Ww. L. Pet
St. Louis
Ceesee
New York Cesspess
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Tincinnall
Ww. L Pet
New York
Philadelphia
Bt. Louis
Ceesees
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Boston
Enenee
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Hiram High Abandons Football After Student Death
Hiram Ohio October 1 U P report Hiram High School will abandon football following the death of Ross Taylor a freshman halfback injured in the September 19 game with Mantua The season’s remaining games with nearby Ohio schools are canceled Taylor was the standout player of the day and the first fatality of the 1928 29 season in Ohio.
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Hiram, O
U.P
Hiram High School
Ohio
Ross Taylor
Hiram
Mantua High
Taylor
Ravenna
Mantua
Hatcheries in Ohio to be expanded and repaired
Columbus Oct 1 The State Agricultural Department announced plans to sodd land near the new State Fish Hatchery pools at Xenia Gate posts to be installed by Sam McCleary of Roscoe Buckeye Lake Hatchery near Lancaster will be expanded from five to ten pools Buckeye Lake in Fairfield County Piqua hatchery leads state in fish production this year with 40 cans of young fish from one pond
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Columbus
John W. Weeks
Dayton
Xenia
State Agricultural Department
Sam McCleary
Roscoe
Buckeye Lake
Lancaster
Falirfield County
Piqua
Final Standings Highlight Low Philadelphia National League
The 1928 pennant race final standings show Philadelphia National League clubs setting a new record low. Cleveland finishes with a percentage of .132, the lowest since 1900 when leagues were established.
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Tates
Cleveland
Odds favor Cardinals in World Series over Yankees
Betting odds in New York favor the St. Louis Cardinals to beat the New York Yankees with shifts from 6 to 5 to 10 to 6 as news of Lou Gehrigs injury spreads. Finals odds place the NL club at 5 to 4 to win the series opener, but 12 to 6 against winning the first two games.
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New York
U.P
St. Louis Cardinals
Yew
Yankees
Lou Gehrig
Detroit
Reinals
Indians Take 5 1 Win To Lead Series In World Series
Indians beat the Rochester Red Wings 5 to 1 to move two games ahead in the Little World Series. The two teams prepared to resume the best of nine series in Indianapolis on Wednesday with the first to five wins the champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indians
Rochester
N. Y
U.P
Indianapolis
Rochester Red Wings
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Bhaver
Frank Getty
New York Yankees
Miller Huggins
Manhattan
Philadelphia Athletics
Steelvesters
Yankee Stadium
Bronx
Pomeroy Bend
Messenger
M. E. Church
Telephone
Steinbauer Enters Electric
Mr. Dawson
Lemuel Birtcher, Sr
Harry Gwinn
Gallipolis
Pomeroy Briefs
Daughter
Napoleon
Napoleon the Conqueror
George Kirkley
United Press
Damocles
Athens Saving & Loan CO
Athens, Ohio
Florence
Ture
Wheaton
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