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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1926

Page

2

Reds and Cards Tie in National League Race Say Hendricks

Henry L. Farrell reports Reds manager Jack Hendricks saying Cincinnati is still in the NL pennant race. He cites a balanced lineup and solid pitching as key, despite skeptics. Hendricks stresses team unity and readiness to surge back.

Jack Hendricks New York Roger Hornsby St. Louis Cardinals New York Yankees Rajah New York Sport St. Louis Cincinnati Reds Hendricks

Rainbow Roadways London Traffic Proposals

A London article discusses proposals to improve traffic by painting paved roadways in bright colors and installing luminous curbstones as aids to pedestrians and motorists, noting concerns about potential glare or disruption if not properly managed.

London Fedes

Williams classifies students by spending time or not

A string of wry observations on sports, society and gender roles quotes various figures and scenes. It notes tough times for experts and athletes, mocks prose, and questions evolving phrases from public life. The piece blends humor and critique with names and events of the era.

Farm Bureau Leaders Plan Pomeroy Membership Drive

Farm Bureau leaders from counties will meet in the Pomeroy court room tonight to plan next month’s membership campaign. Harvey, campaign manager, will lead. F O Lashmutt of Columbus and township directors with spouses attend. A luncheon follows the meeting.

Pomeroy Farm Bureau Pomeroy Court O'Clock Harvey F. O. Lashmutt Columbus

DIES AT HOME IN COLUMBUS

Mrs Maggie McQuigg widow of Charles McQuigg died at her son Scott's home in Columbus Sunday afternoon after a illness. She was the daughter of James and Mrs Scott long-time Pomeroy residents. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Methodist church with burial at Beech Grove cemetery. Scott McQuigg to bring the remains. Marie Miler underwent a surgical operation at Holzer hospital in Gallipolis.

Pomeroy Maggie McQuigg Charles McQuigg Scott Columbus Methodist Church Beech Grove Scott McQuigg

Funeral services for Mary McClain at Christian church

Middleport report states Mary McClain, a Middleport High School 1926 alumna, was buried at Middleport Hill Cemetery after services led by Rev. Reed. She had recently studied business at Wheeling and was to begin work as a bookkeeper for a Wheeling steel company yesterday. She leaves her parents and several siblings.

Middleport Mary McClain Christian Church Mr.Reed Pomeroy Christian Church Middleport Hill Wheeling Middleport High School

Report Condition To Be Critical

Middleport Sept 14 A H Skidmore moved to Mc Millan Hospital Charleston with critical condition attributed to recent teeth extractions Poison from his teeth said to affect his system He was stricken again Saturday left side paralyzed Mrs Skidmore and Grace B Skidmore of Charleston accompanied him He is a baggage man on the New York Central line LEAVES FOR COLLEGE POMEROY Sept 16 Puri Stanley left for Louisville Ky to attend University of Louisville College of Dentistry

Middleport A. H. Skidmore McMillian Hospital Charleston Skidmore Grace B Skidmore Charleston Hospital College Pomeroy Puri Stanley Louieville, Ky University of Louisville College of Dentistry

Tonsils Removed at Grant Hospital

Frankie Weaver daughter of Mr and Mrs Curt Weaver of Pomeroy underwent a tonsillectomy at Grant Hospital in Columbus. Tom Davis Jr of Minersville was fined 10 dollars plus 18.70 dollars costs for speeding before Mayor C J Hess. Rawson Justice Edward Cable were fined 1 dollar and costs for disturbing the peace. L D Williams was arrested for cruelty to animals by Lloyd Hysell on Monday.

Pomeroy Frankie Weaver Curt Weaver Grant Hospital Columbus Tom Davis, Jr Minersville Phillips and Roush C. J. Hess Rawson Justice Edward Cable Dark Hollow Harry Rice M. L. French Cable L. D. Williams Lloyd Hysell M

How They Stand AMERICAN ASSOCIATION Leaders and Scores

Louisville 14 Columbus 0 Toledo 3 Indianapolis 0. NATIONAL LEAGUE Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn 0 Boston 5 St. Louis 4 New York 9 Pittsburgh 56 Chicago 5 Philadelphia 1 American League Cleveland 6 Washington 3 Philadelphia 6 Chicago 2 13 innings Chicago 3 Philadelphia 2 Detroit 4 New York 3 Detroit 4 New York 1

Louisville Columbus Toledo Indianapolis Cincinnati Brooklyn Boston St. Louis New York Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland Washington Detroit

Tunney Has Great Chance to Cup Title Says Greb

Harry Greb voices confidence that Gene Tunney can win the heavyweight crown if Dempsey is indeed past his prime. Greb notes Tunney’s body punching as a potential decisive factor while observing Dempsey spar and appearing off his best. He cites Tunney as one of the era’s finest body punchers and predicts a strong showing if Dempsey’s form remains weak.

Tunney Greb Gene Tunney Jack Dempsey Dempsey Charlie Anderson Chicago Tyro Atlantic City Harry Greb

Games Today in St. Paul and Across Cities

St Paul hosts Columbus in a two game slate while Minneapolis clashes with Toledo Milwaukee faces Indianapolis Kansas City plays Louisville Cincinnati meets Brooklyn St Louis visits Boston Chicago battles Philadelphia Pittsburgh travels to New York for a full day of action across the league.

St. Paul Columbus Minneapolis Toledo Milwaukee Indianapolis Kansas City Louisville

Petroleum in Fish Source of World Fuel

Professor J N Macfarlane of the University of Pennsylvania says the true source of world petroleum lies in countless schools of fish in the ocean. He notes the mossbunker, a small fish in enormous shoals, as one principal supply source.

J. N. Macfarlane University of Pennsylvania

Rosenberg and Taylor See Even Odds for Title Bout

Chicago bettors fix on Rosenberg and Bud Taylor as the bantamweight title contenders near their bout. Rosenberg weighs 119 pounds after a scale reading showing he was one pound over the limit, easing worries and shifting the betting odds from nine to five to even money favored by few.

Chicago U.P Charley Phil Rosenberg Bud Taylor Terre Haute Ind Terror Rave Taylor Rosenberg Phil

Athens H S to Meet Logan H S in Athens November 6

Athens High football will face Logan High in Athens on November 6 instead of October 9 to allow Logan to play at home October 9 during the fall festival. The Portsmouth game shifts to Logan October 16. Coach Harley Meyer cannot confirm the October 9 opponent but aims to schedule West Central or Aquinas of Columbus.

Logan Athens Logan High Portsmouth Harley Meyer West Central Aquinas of Columbus

Saint-Lazare Nun Spends 55 Years Guarding Prisoners

In Paris at Saint-Lazare women's prison, Sister Leonide has lived voluntarily for 55 years, dedicating herself to inmate welfare and care within the facility's walls.

Paris Saint-Lazare Leonide

Royal Restaurant Paris Opens With Nobility Staff

A Russian prince and princess launch a restaurant bar in Paris with waiters who are ex-nobles or former officers of the Russian army. The princess's aunt sits at the cashier's cage.

Royal Restaurant Paris

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