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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1928

Page

1

Yankees Rally In Second Game Of World Series

The New York Yankees, aiming to sweep the 1928 World Series, faced the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium. George Pipgras started as pitcher, with Cleveland Alexander opposing. In the first inning, Ruth and Gehrig produced a two base hit and three more runs, followed by Meusel and Bengough driving in runs as the Yanks batted around.

President Bryan Yankees Yankee Stadium New York New York Yankees St. Louis Cardinals Miller Huggins George Pipgras Cleveland Alexander Bill McKechnie

Gehrig Homer Joins Yankees Late Rally

New York scorers Durst and Ruth reached on walks, Gehrig followed with a homer into the right field bleachers. Meusel struck out, Lazzeri grounded out, and the inning ended with three runs on two hits and no errors.

Cardinals Rally Plays by Harper and Maranville

Harper walked on ball four, Wilson doubled to score Harper, Maranville added a run with a single and an error by Lazzeri led to two more scores. Douthit forced a run and Koenig pitched to Lazzeri. Durst and Koenig contributed later with a single and a fly out.

Cardinals Rally Inning Stifled By Yankees Defense

Frisch stole second on the first pitch as Koenig misplayed Bengoughs throw. Bottomley struck out, Hafey faced pressure, and Ruth singled to right center before a misplayed ball kept the scoreless frame. No runs, one hit, no errors for the Yankees.

Cardinals Frisch Lazzeri Bottomley Koenig Bengough Hafey Pip Frank Gehrig

Yankees Beat Cardinals In Cautionary Baseball At Bat

Paschall moved to center for the Yankees as Wilson came up and went out. Pip fielded a grounder with his bare hand, then Maranville reached on Koenig’s error. Douthit fouled out. No runs no hits one error. Ruth doubled to deep center and limped to the bag. Gehrig flied out with Ruth on second. Meusel and Lazzeri also went out. No runs one hit. No errors.

Gehrig Meusel Ruth Lazzeri Robertson Bengough Clarence Mitchell Southpaw Alexander Pip Gras Pip Paschal Durst Cardinals Harper Wilson Maranville Douthit Koenng Yankees Bottomley Pipgras Koenig Frisch Paschall Mitchell Hafey

Cardinals and Yankees Play By Play At Messenger Press Hour

Play describes Robertson and Frisch in a tense exchange with Frisch struck out at bat. Bottomley and Bengough also fail to score as no runs, hits, or errors occur. The game remains in progress at press time with slow play noted.

Cardinals Robertson Gehrig Frisch Bottomley Yankees Bengough Progras Pip Maranville Messenger Press Hour

Judges Not Eligible For National Guard

Ohio judges of the Courts of Appeals cannot hold active Ohio National Guard officer status. The attorney general ruled that ineligibility does not bar an officer from running for judge, and election would allow re signing from the Guard to qualify as judge.

Columbus U.P Courts of Appeals Ohio National Guard Turner Frank D. Henderson National Guard

Democrats consider Poston as candidate for 10th district

Columbus Oct 5 The Democratic Committee of the Tenth District debated designating Charles E Poston of Nelsonville as the party nominee to fill the vacancy created by L J Eberles withdrawal The secretary of state was to rule today on whether Postons name could appear on the ballot given the late committee action.

Columbus U.rp Democratic Committee Tenth Congressional District Congress L. J. Eberle Brown Charles E. Poston Nelsonville Poston

Teams Batter ies St Louis Alexander and Wilson

New York Pipgras and Bengough faced St Louis as battering teams in a lively game cited by the era's box score. The pairing of Pipgras and Bengough for New York contrasted with Alexander and Wilson for St Louis in a notable lineup.

Crash near Henry farm injures two women

A car driven by John Brill of Bartlett left the Athens Amesville road near the Henry farm when a broken wheel caused it to overturn trapping three inside. Brill uninjured while his wife and Mrs John McPeek were taken to Shelter ing Arms Hospital Athens for treatment and later to Mrs Spear's home in Guysville. An investigation found a broken wheel and possible steering gear issue.

John Brill Bartlett Henry Farm Athens Amesville Brill John McPeek Sheltering Arms Hospital

Educators Speak at Athens County Teachers Institute

John L. Clifton and George M. Morris addressed the Athens County Teachers Institute at the Presbyterian Church this morning. Clifton spoke on Learning Processes and issues facing Ohio teachers, while Morris discussed Standardization in elementary and high schools. Delegates for the Ohio Teachers Association southeast district meeting in Portsmouth were to be chosen today.

John L. Clifton George M. Morris Ohio Department of Education Athens County Teachers’ Institute Presbyterian Church Ohio National Congress of Teachers and Parents Athens Clifton Mr. Morris Morris Ohio Teachers’ Association Portsmouth

Well Digging at Ohio University Authorized in 1808

The university trustees authorized digging and walling a well near the old Academy building on June 10 1808 with the aim to clear the college green and preserve trees. On May 16 1810 a $43 appropriation was made to pay for the well.

Ohio University T. N. Hoover Hoover Academy

George Beban Dies After Horse Accident in Hollywood

Hollywood star George Beban died in a hospital in Hollywood California from injuries after being thrown from a horse Sunday. He was 58. The actor had long been a leading figure in stage and screen.

Hollywood Cal U.P George Beban

Yankees and Cardinals clash in decisive World Series tilt

The Yankees, led by Babe Ruth despite knee trouble, face the Cardinals at Yankee Stadium after a 4 1 defeat. Alexander may start for St Louis while Pipgras or Zachary loom for New York, with betting at 7 to 5 favoring the Yankees as tickets briskly trade in a city craving a win.

House panel rejects probe into religious issue in campaign

The House Campaign Funds Committee voted 3 to 1 against Rep. Black s move to investigate the use of religion in the presidential campaign and the activities of Mrs Mabel Walker Willebrandt assistant U S attorney general.

Washington House Campaign Funds Committee Representative Black New York Mabel Walker Willebrandt U. S

Williams Held In Athens Jail After First Degree Murder Charge

Marshal Henry Williams of Glouster is jailed in Athens on a first degree murder charge filed by Mrs. A B Veither. The arrest followed a shooting at noon Wednesday when Williams tried to arrest C E Hooks. Williams resigned as marshal for 30 days during the investigation. William Fischer was appointed to serve.

Glouster Henry Williams C. E. Hooks Athens A. 8 Veither Columbus Hooks Williams Darling Herb Parker Gormley William Fischer Marshal Fischer Fred Heck Guy Crawford Nick Hartley

Delegates Begin To Leave Today At State PTA Meet

Delegates to the P T A convention in Ewing Hall depart for home after a morning of sessions presided by state president Mrs. C E Kendel. Rain caused stress as final reports were delivered and invitations extended for a 1928 convention.

Parent-Teacher Association Ewing Hall C. E. Kendel Berry

Western railroads stall in wage dispute talks

Chicago October 5. Representatives for the carriers told the Railroad Mediation Board chaired by President Coolidge that Western railroads face an impasse with their employees over wages. Kenneth Burgess attorney for the carriers described the deadlock.

Chicago U.R Western Railroads Kenneth Burgess Coolidge Railroad Mediation Board

Logan Gas Co Fights Rate Increase Across 33 Towns

Logan Gas Company vows to contest proposed higher rates in 33 cities and towns after a formal denial of a statement by City Manager Hopkins. Commission plans a tentative property valuation, with 80 days for protests and a 20 day window after valuation to fix rates. Athens and Chauncey in Athens County are among protesting communities.

Columbus U.R Logan Gas Company W. R. Hopkins Cleveland Raymond Cross Hopkins Cross State Utilities Commission Commission Athens Chaunteey

Auto Destroyed As Garage Burns In Richland Ave Fire

A morning fire at 2:45 damaged the garage of R. B. Burson on Richland Avenue, ruining $150 of woodwork and destroying an Oldsmobile Sport coup purchased by A. C. Schwarz two months earlier. Five chemical cans fought the blaze before a bucket brigade, with firemen L. N. Danes and C. J. Ailstock, preventing gasoline tank explosions. Insurance papers for Schwarz were charred. Burson’s garage was insured for $200.

R. B. Burson Richland Avenue A. C. Schwarz Schwarz McFarland Motor Company Burson L. N. Danes C. J. Ailstock

Court to Act in Ambulance Chasing Probe

The State Supreme Court will hear evidence from the Cleveland Bar Association on its request to appoint a master commissioner to investigate charges of ambulance chasing by lawyers in Cuyahoga County. Chief Justice Carrington T. Marshall announced the decision.

Columbus U.R State Supreme Court Cleveland Bar Association Cuyahoga County Carrington T. Marshall

Davey Attacks Cooper Over Campaign Spending

Martin L. Davey, Democratic governor candidate, attacked Republican nominee Myers Y. Cooper for saying he will not engage in mudslinging. Davey accused Cooper of evading the real issue and pointed to alleged spending of 250000 dollars to win the nomination and 250000 more to win the election.

Columbus U.P Myers Y. Cooper Martin L. Davey

PTA GLOSES 1928 Convention Proceedings At Athens Ohio

The State Parent-Teacher Association convention heard reports and adopted resolutions during morning sessions. Officers for the coming year were elected and a new recording secretary was named. Delegates totaled 484 with 205 visiting delegates and 24 board members.

Parent-Teacher Association Faculty Women's Club Ohio University Nol Athens Northwest Robert Goslin Mary Bailey Cincinnati C. E. Kendell Cleveland J. K. McClelland Warren Dean Waddell Greenfield Tracy la Cost Genoa Mias Olive Campbell Toledo C. W. Booth Gallipolis Hamilton Shaffer Dayton W. 8. Eberle Marietta J. W. Davis Radnor Central Earl Eakin New Concord Eastern C. C. Bird Southeastern Elise Cleverdon Ross Jordan Rocky River Columbus Springfield

Large Vote Expected To Benefit Cooper

Heavy registration reported across the state was seen as aiding Republican governor candidate Myers Y. Cooper. Harry D. Silver, campaign manager, said November turnout could be 25 percent higher than any prior election.

Columbus U.P Myers Y. Cooper Harry D. Silver Silver

Past Patrons to Honor Guests at Eastern Star Meeting

Past Patrons and Past Matrons of the Order of Eastern Star will be honor guests at the meeting in the Masonic Temple at 7 30 Monday evening. Initiation will take place and a lunch will follow the lodge work.

Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Education for Children Topic at Ohio Parent-Teacher Convention

Dr EB Bryan, president of Ohio University, told delegates at the Ohio Parent-Teacher Convention banquet that self-discovery, self-development, and self-expression are inalienable rights for every child. He argued inheritance and environment shape a child and stressed the aim to guide the child from dependence to independence. The speaker said the biggest discovery is the self, achieved by discovering others.

Bryan Ohio University Ohio Dr. Bryan

Growth of PTA membership in Ohio over eleven years

Mrs. William Miller of Dresden, historian of the PTA, reports Ohio had 360 paid members in 1927 and now has 74 490. Founders Day gifts grew from 7 50 to 1 000 in 1928. Miller notes educators shifted from reserve to active support, claiming schools without PTAs are now seen as antiquated.

Ohio William Miller Dresden Association

Education open doors for children say educators

Dr Bryan praises public schooling as the best way for youth to discover and develop themselves. He argues every child has a right to express themselves in their own way, while parents must guide until maturity. Ohio State education director adds moral education themes. (Continued on page Ten)

Bryan Dr. Bryan J. L Ohio State Educa Clifton

Man Pleads Insanity in Chicago Slaying Case

Re-arraigned on murder charge, the defendant pleaded insanity in the killing of patrolman Anthony Wieczorek. Judge Walter McMahon presided as the case moved to plea in answer to the charge.

Clevahland Odt I Jaworski Trolman Anthony Wieczorek Walter McMahon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cees C¢ Robertson P Pipgras Rigler McGowan Pfirman Owen High ST. Louis Alexander and Wilson Pipgras and John McPeep Clifton and Morris County Institute Beban Morris DE Haven Tracy United Press Babe Ruth Bob Meusel Zachary Yanks Fanny Robson Kendel National Congress of Parents and Teachers Kendel Lakewood LOGAN ACTS Davey Cooper PTA Gloses Eastern Star A. Grouf J. L. Clifton Bing
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