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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1926

Page

9

Reds Lead National League Pennant Chase in Tight Race

Cincinnati Reds move 1/2 game ahead as Brooklyn falls. Pittsburgh and St Louis also win, keeping three clubs within reach of the pennant with a possible playoff looming. Pirates beat the Giants. Cards face Phillies. Reds expected to start Lucas.

Henry L. Farrell York Cinnati Reds Maine Reds Brooklyn St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh New York Hants Pirates Lucas Cincinnati Giants St. Louis Philadelphia Phillies Boston Braves Cleveland New York Yanes Indians Yanks

Glouster Nine Schedules Four More Tussles

Glouster plans four more games after league cancellations. The Detroit Clowns visit September 18 with major leaguers likely on both rosters. Additional games include Coshocton Regs on September 19 and an all star benefit at Columbus October 3.

Glouster Stegrist Zanesville New Philadelphia Detroit Clowns Coshocton Regs Coshocton The Legion Niel Park Columbus Clowns

Guard Jorland Bueckeye Joins Chicago Bulls Roster

Cleveland Indians catcher Jorland Bueckeye is assigned to play professional basketball this season with the Chicago Bulls. He will take a guard position, adding versatility to the Bulls’ backcourt.

Jorland Bueckeye Tcher Cleveland Indians Chiso Bulls

Judge to seek new hearing in Dempsey injunction case

In Indianapolis on September 15, attorney Symmes said a new hearing would be sought in injunction proceedings brought by the Coliseum Club of Chicago to stop a Dempsey Tunney title bout in Philadelphia on September 28. The court had previously granted an injunction to the Coliseum Club, ruling a contract existed for Dempsey to fight Arthur Wills, a black challenger.

Indianapolis U.P Rank Symmes Jack Dempsey Toy Liseum Club Chicago Supercourt Gorm Tunney Philadelia Clinton Givan Dempsey Arcy Wills

Mooney Elected at Ohio American Legion Officers Vote

Robert Mooney of Woodsfield won the eighth annual election of officers at the Ohio American Legion gathering, defeating Frank Merrick of Cleveland in the state commander's contest held last night.

Mooney Ohio American Legion Rbert Mooney Woodsfield Frank Merrick Cleveland

Tunney Dempsey Rivalry and Odd Sports Quips

A collage of boxing ring antics and old time sports banter. Jabs at Tunney Dempsey rules mention no towels or sponges while fighting. References to ash cans jugs and tomatoes tease wacky pre fight talk and banked bets on Ruth and Hornsby.

Tunney Dempsey

Wilce sees closer competition on gridiron elevens

Ohio State coach John W. Wilce predicts keener Big Ten race and more balanced teams this season as players and coaching are evenly matched. He notes improved material, more high school talent, and an aerial emphasis with Andy Oberlander coaching OSU.

Columbus U.P John W. Wilce Ohio State University Wilce Red Grange Howard Jones University of Southern California Andy Oberlander Dartmouth Ohio Ohio State Indiana

Funeral services for Mrs J C Ormistead held today

Funeral services were conducted at 2 30 PM at the Christian church for Mrs J C Ormistead with Rev M E Chatley officiating. Burial followed in West Union street cemetery after she died at her Akron home and was brought here yesterday afternoon to John Jagers undertaking parlors. Only husbands can sue for divorce in Japan.

J. C. Ormistead Christian Church M. E. Chatley West Union Street

Kidnapping of Norfolk Priest Alarms State Officials

State authorities are to investigate the kidnaping of Father Vincent D. Warren, a Catholic priest in Norfolk Virginia, seized by masked men who warned him to stop educating Negro children and later released in a wooded area.

Vincent D. Warren Norfolk

Yesterday's baseball results from American Association and National League

American Association results include Columbus 4 St. Paul 2 and St. Paul 8 Columbus 2. Toledo 4 Minneapolis 0 and Minneapolis 2 Toledo 0. Louisville 5 Kansas City 1 and Louisville 6 Kansas City 3. Indianapolis 3 Milwaukee 2. National League scores: Cincinnati 6 Brooklyn 1. Pittsburgh 5 New York 0. Philadelphia 5 Chicago 4. No other games scheduled in either league. American League had no games.

American Association Columbus St. Paul Toledo Minneapolis Louisville Kansas City Indianapolis Milwaukee Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Boston

Basketball schedule snippets list cities and matchups

The fragment lists pairings for multiple games across cities including St. Paul Columbus Minneapolis Toledo Milwaukee Indianapolis Kansas City Louisville Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Boston Pittsburgh New York Cleveland Philadelphia St. Louis Washington Detroit Boston Chicago.

National Wwll Pet Cincinnati St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago New York Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia Ambprica Cleveland Washington Detroit Boston American Association Club Louisville Milwaukee Indianapolis Toledo Kansas City St Paul Minneapolis Columbus

Dempsey Rests as Secrecy Hangs Over Workouts

Routine day for Jack Dempsey at Kerry cottage in Atlantic City opens with plans possibly to lift camp secrecy for reporters. The champion treats Wednesday as a standard rest day amid cautious preparation for upcoming bouts.

Atlantic City Jack Dempsey Kerry

Hair-Groom Promises Glossy Well-Groomed Hair All Day

An ad touts Hair-Groom as a dignified embedding cream that costs only a few scents. It claims to keep hair combed and glossy, resist unruly strands, and even help grow thick, lustrous hair.

Illinois Boxing Commission Grounds Bantam Title Canceled

The Illinois Boxing commission halted the Rosenberg Taylor bantamweight title bout set for tomorrow, banning Rosenberg and manager Harry Segal for life in Illinois rings and awarding the title to Bud Taylor. The action followed reports of unethical conduct and gambling influence aiming to sway the referee selection.

Bert M. Demby Chicago Illinois Boxing Commission Charlie Phil Rosenberg New York Bud Taylor Terre Haute Ind Rosenberg Harry Segal Illinois Taylor

Linesmen Pave Way to Stardom for Fine Backs

University coaches face line material shortages as players report for opening practice. Yale, cited as example, wrestles with building a ward and a seven man line where each member has a distinct role, amid worries over reserves and the wall.

Dy Lawrence Perry Consolidated Press New York Yale

200 Yards John McCormack Golf and Football Backfield Roles

The piece links McCormack’s golf pastime to the demanding roles of modern football backs and linemen. It compares old line toughness to a seven-man battering ram defense and notes how rising deception reshaped rushline positions and duties.

Dempsey Prediction From Burke on Paints Bout

Martin Burke a New Orleans heavyweight sparring partner on Jack Dempsey payroll predicts a full ten rounds with Dempsey winning on points. Burke notes Dempsey remains a strong fighter though not at peak, and says Tunney will rely on counter punches and boxing to edge out a knockout by Dempsey seems unlikely.

Atlantic City Martin Burke New Orleans Jack Dempsey Burke Dempsey Gene Tunney Tunney Tommy Gibbons Tommy

Logan Big Team Gathers New Talent for Season Start

Logan high school football coaches Captain Campbell Krinn Tea and several newcomers shape the lineup as the team builds from new material. Veterans Martin and Hams contend for center and tackle while Keller backs up at fullback. Lytle eyes end, Larimer at quarterback, with Solon Bloster and others fighting for spots ahead of the September 24 opener.

Logan Logan High Ean Harley Meyer Georma Cookay Martin Aquinas High Columb Chewng WH. Hams West Tech High Cleveland McGonigal Keller Larimer Lytle Solon Bloster Capt Campbell Krinn Tea Goard

Ohio University Gridiron Men Practice At Dawn

Ohio University gridiron squad gathers for practice as 37 players respond to the football call led by Captain Kennard and coach Don Pede. Freshmen show promise. staff notes potential for a strong 1926 team amid large turnout.

Ohio University Bob Cats Ohfe University Willison Sayles Ithoades Bell Mawbray Patsy Shafer Dando McCune Patterson Stone Cole Begala McKinley Blythe Longley Garrison Don Pede Oan

Food Frenzy in New England Dining Train

A playful passage recalls fondness for clams and seafood in New England. The narrator mentions meals including seven pounded trobater a quart of fried claws and a gallon of water before preparing for a final bite.

John Catalio Revere Masa New England

Broadwell Wins Youth Golf Championship Round

Jean Broadwell, 15, emerged as a top youth medalist in a Westchester country club golf championship. She defeated Mrs. John Rank Gilmore in a recent round and advanced to the next stage.

Mise Jean Broadswell Westchester Biltemore Coanuntrey Club John Rank Gilmore

Favorites Advance Forest Hills Veterans Championship

In the crowd day at Forest Hills N Y the favorites moved forward. Dr Philip Hank the champion took twelve games from his opponent while Alfred J Cawse the defending holder lost only one game in his match.

Forest Hills N. Y Philip Hank W. Vel Alfred J. Cawse Butie

Gorman Beats Drener Sparring Rival in Ten Round Victory

Bud Gorman, a sparring partner of Gene Tunney, defeated his European opponent in a ten round bout. The challenger struggled as Gorman used a strong jab to dominate early and finish with control in the later rounds.

Long Island City Gene Tunney Bud Gorman Bener Euywepht Fem Art Gorman Ropean Jett

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