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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1927

Page

2

Largest Squad in History of Glouster Football Reports to Coach Bachman

Glouster high school football chief Coach Bachman reports 28 players report for trials as the largest squad in school history. Captain Pieri Wolf Gibbs Bulloch lead the backfield with Meredith as standout. newcomers Davis and Red Anderson draw hope for a strong season. The team has won two of three games, topping alumni 21 3 to 0 and Chesterhill 27 to 0, losing to Nelsonville 15 to 0. Schedule includes Chauncey Rutland Middleport McConnelsville and New Lexington.

Davis Giant Red Anderson Bachman Bowling Green State College Chesterhill Nelsonville Chauncey Rutland Middleport McConnelsville New Lexington

Hart Pennock Injured By Batting Practice Hit

Southpaw Hart Pennock of the Yankees was struck by a tossed ball in practice and cannot play today. Manager Miller Huggins may use Pennock Friday if his injuries improve.

Pennock Yankees Miller Huggins

Pomeroy Council Fixes Salaries and Budgets

The October village council meeting approved the street commissioner's September pay of 396.50 and paid current bills except hydrant rentals and phone tolls. Salaries for the coming year were set for mayor 500, marshal 700, clerk 600, treasurer 206, street commissioner 1593, councilmen 48 each, deputy marshals 50, ward house foremen 20. Bids for trucks were to be advertised, and Farmers Bank & Savings was designated village funds depositor at 4 percent. A new motor bus license ordinance was proposed, and a 15000 bond to straighten the street near the Hocking Valley roundhouse was discussed but deferred. Several names appeared in relation to a wedding. The Shakespeare Club opened its season with social activities and musical numbers. Mrs Wayne Lutz stepped down as president, with Mrs E K Lippincott succeeding.

Pomeroy Hocking Valley Railway Company Farmers Bank & Savings Company Ward House Hocking Valley Round House Liberty Avenue

Middleport Girl Weds Columbus Man in Home Ceremony

Miss Eleanor Nutting daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Nutting of Middleport married Fred L Stephens of Columbus at the bride’s home with Rev Spears officiating. The groom is a NY Central lines claim agent and the couple will live in Columbus after a wedding trip to Washington and Harrisburg.

Middleport Eleanor Nutting Roy W. Nutting North Third Street Fred L. Stephens Columbus Spears U. S New York Central Lines Hobson Correnna Morgan Jack Hardelot Dorothy Dick Harley Nutting Stephens J. W. Stephens Grenville Washington Harrisburg Arcadia Avenue

Property for school bought at Middleport

The Middleport high school property deal is closed. Mrs Ja cob Scharf sold her parcel to the board of education and will move with her daughter to Seattle. The extra lot joins the new high school site, enabling the Memorial community building to be financed in honor of Mrs Sefton of New York City.

Middleport Jacob Scharf Board of Education Clara Girard Seattle Wash Sefton New York City

Auto recovered in Middleport after car theft

Ross Evans, Ford garage mechanic, had his Ford touring car stolen at Pythian park Friday evening. A car matching the description was found at Point Pleasant and confirmed as his. the vehicle suffered a broken wheel and wear. Sheridan Evans, once injured in Hobson shops, now in critical condition at home after long illness. Mrs C E Sanbern of Middleport is mentioned as a daughter.

Ford Garage Point Pleasant Middleport Ross Evans Pythian Park Bradbury Sheridan Evans Hobson Shops C. E. Sanbern

Local Update on Health and Travel News

Mrs A E Boatman reports daughter Mrs John Finley is home after an appendectomy and on the road to recovery. The Rev W E Crane and Mrs Crane travel to Cleveland for shoulder specialist review after an auto crash. Charles Ebersbach remains in Tremont hospital Marietta after a car accident last Saturday with slower recovery than hoped.

A. E. Boatman Denver Colo John Finley Finley W. E. Crane Cleveland Tremont Hospital Marietta

Pirates and Yankees Open 1927 World Series at Forbes Field

At Forbes Field Pittsburgh hosts New York in the 1927 World Series opening. Pirates manager Donie Bush defends his lineup as Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig and the Yankees seek another title. Pennock’s knee is swollen but he may pitch by Friday if needed.

Ates New York Yankees Pittsburgh Kremer Earl Combs Ash Pirates Donnie Bush Kiki” Cuyler Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Mark Koenig Bob Meusel Tony Lazzeri

Local residents travel and visit relatives across cities

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Grate and Mrs. E. M. Harrah motored to Huntington for the day. Engineer Frank McCoy, recovering from an infection tied to a coal injury, entered McMillan hospital in Charleston for care. Mrs. John Lewis returned from Steubenville after helping her ill grandson. Mrs. Glover and Mrs. Lansbury went to Charleston. Lansbury returned the same day. James Williams of Cincinnati visited here and then went to Pittsburgh to see Dr. Robert Williams. Harry Mills left for Pittsburgh to visit Herbert White and attend World Series games. Don Vance and Cecil Grogan went to Columbus to stay with friends. Mrs. Margaret Coe and daughter Amy of Columbus are visiting Mrs. M. G. White and family.

J. H. Grate E. M. Harrah Huntington Frank McCoy Charleston McMillan Hospital John Lewis Steubenville Glover R. C. Lansbury C. E. Erwin Lansbury James Williams Cincinnati Will Michael Pittsburgh Robert Williams Harry Mills Herbert White Don Vance Cecil Grogan Columbus Margaret Coe Amy M. G. White

Huggins and Bush Guarded on World Series Chances

Miller Huggins of the Yankees and Donie Bush of the Pirates spoke cautiously about their teams before the first World Series game. Both managers praised the opponent while noting their clubs are in strong shape and ready for a tough series. Bush predicted an exciting 1927 clash with pitching strength matching hitting.

Huggins and Bush Pittsburgh U.P Miller Huggins New York Yankees Donie Bush Pittsburgh Pirates Huggins Yankees Pirates

Flank back play and ball handling techniques in football

The passage explains the direct snap and reception by the back, positioning four to six yards behind center, catching the ball on the run with a belt buckle hit, tucking under the arm, and choosing routes for end runs or off tackle. It emphasizes practice, speed, and finding openings.

Pirates Ready For Openers As Barnhart Faces Heavy Load

Corsair chief says the Pirates must play to their capability. Clyde Barnhart, filling Kiki Cuyler’s outfield spot, fears fan backlash if he slips. Donie Bush, his manager, has built a confident club entering the championship showdown.

Ginger Corsair Pirates Clyde Barnhart Kiki” Cuyler Plac Pittsburgh Barnhart Donie Bush Donie

Athens Must Improve Line to Win Game

Athens high school faces Jackson this Saturday with Coach Wise urging a tougher line. Sub end Russell Hall to replace injured Morris Haddox. Hall and Henry Strickland sized up as solid tacklers. Western Reserve coach Locke promises a faster lineup for St Navier clash in Cleveland.

Athens Athens High School Logan Jackson Harold Wise Russell Hall Henry Strickland Hall Morris Haddox John Houghton John Marquis Perkins Cleveland Gordon Locke Western Reserve St. Navier Cincinnati

Bobcats Prepare for Ada Visit Focus on Pass Defense

Bobcats intense practice sessions stress pass defense and line improvement ahead of the Ohio Northern game in Ada. Coach Don Peden fields varied lineups and emphasizes a strong secondary led by Nussbaum and Baum. The Ada squad, averaging 175 pounds, brings nine experienced players and a heavy line, with Mott and Franz noted as key veterans.

Don Peden Ada Bobcats Polar Bears Ohio Ohio Northern Muddy Nussbaum Campbell Baum Long Mott Franz

Case college star quarterback back in uniform

Ray Freshcorn, captain and quarterback of the Case team, returns to the lineup after a week resolving scholastic issues. His absence was noted when Case lost its season opener to Baldwin Wallace last Saturday.

Cleveland U.P Ray Freshcorn Case College Freshcorn Case Baldwin-Wallace

Cleveland Football Preview: Carroll to Meet Grove City at Carroll Field

Cleveland reports John Carroll University prepares to host Grove City College in a Saturday clash after a 6 all tie last week with Marshall. The Carroll Field showdown pits regional rivals in a key early season game.

Cleveland John Carrol Marshall College Grove City Colege Carroll Field

Wittenberg Players Stricken With Illness

Two more key Wittenberg University players were sidelined by illness. Carl Schrode er of Massillon and Ted Diddama of Youngstown were added to the sick list as of today.

Springfield Wittenberg Carl Schrodeer Massillon Ted Diddama Youngstown

Also Mentioned on This Page

Championship of Baseball World Glouster Hocking Valley Southpaw Hart Herb Pennock Pomeroy Council Shakespeare Club Alfred Elberfeld Lincoln Hill Wayne Lutz E. K. Lippincott Pomeroy Briefs H. J. Hysell Frank Getty United Press Sport U.R Forbes Field Pittsburgh Pir Monongahela Yankee Herb Donte Bush Mill St Willard The Automotive Battery & Electric Company K. of P. Bldg Billy Evans B. Acis Coach Wise the Swanson Furniture Co Ford Fred A. Beasley
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