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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1926

Page

6

Cole Shows Promise As Fullback Ahead Of Buckeye Season

Cole, a Toledo Waite alum, shines at fullback as Ohio University prepares for a Saturday opener against Grange College and a future fence season at Akron on October 9. QB Sweeney is out with a broken hand, Joe Sayles takes over, and Don Peden hails progress toward a Buckeye circuit championship.

Rio Prandé Ohio Akron Bobcats Kings Jen Cole Toledo Aite High Jack Sweenty Buckeye Athletic Association Joe Sayles Toledo Waitehigh San Joe Begola Struthers Dolf Richards Lakewood Don Peden Buckeye

Athens Women Win Golf Tourney Cup

Athens women captured the silver cup at Parkersburg Country Club yesterday defeating Parkersburg partners in a park course event. Key players included Mrs. John H. Preston Mrs. Hutchinson Mrs. Charles A. Origwell and Mrs. B. M. Johnson.

Athens Parkersburg Arietta Marietta Tta John H. Preston M., Hutchinson Charles A. ‘Origwell 8. M. Johnson

Rogers Hornsby Faces Dying Wish Delay For World Series

In New York on September 30, Rogers Hornsby, star of the St. Louis Cardinals, weighs fulfilling his mother’s dying wish to stay for her funeral or go to Austin for the World Series. The telegrams from “The Folks” urge him to stay and win. His wife prepared to travel, but the decision rests on a family request and Hornsby’s resolve to honor his mother.

New York U. P Rogers Hornsby St. Louis Cardinals Austin Texas Rogers Hornsby

Message Reaches Beyond the Grave

Message reaches beyond the grave on what would have been John Dickie Stew Jr's sixth birthday as loved ones recall his memory and celebrate his short life.

Dickie Pday John “Dickie Stew Jr

13 Melted in ore Calcutta tragedy at Jamshedpur

The bodies of 13 workmen buried by molten ore at Jamshedpur were totally destroyed. The calamitous accident occurred in the steelworks area, prompting authorities to investigate the site and assess safety measures.

Calcutta Jamshedpur

Funeral delayed until World Series ends for Hornsby母s mother

Mrs. M. D. Hornsby 63 mother of Rogers Hornsby manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, died after a long illness in Austin Texas. Funeral arrangements were postponed until after the World Series so Rogers can stay with his team as requested by his mother.

Austin Tex U.P M. D. Hornsby Rogers Hornsby St. Louis Hornsby

Death Claim Reopens Case of Arctic Explorer Marvin Murder

Seventeen years after Professor Ross G. Marvin was believed to have died on Peary’s polar expedition an Eskimo Kudlooktoo now claims he murdered Marvin after Marvin allegedly turned insane Kudlooktoo says he shot Marvin in defense of another Eskimo and later became a Christian describing his conscience in confession

John Stevenson Dickie France Stevenson Ross G. Marvin Peary North Pole Kudlooktoo Doctor Marvin

Meusel May Be Star in Big Series

Henry L. Farrell notes Meusel could be the key outfielder in the World Series. He contrasts the Yankee outfield with the National and American League champions, highlighting Babe Ruth’s potential, Meusel’s strong throwing arm, and Meusel’s inconsistent mood influencing his readiness for the big games.

Henry L. Farrell New York Fred Snodgrass Snodgrass Peck Yankee Babe Ruth Yankees Boston Red Sox Bob Meusel Meusel Blades Hafey

Babe Ruth in Yankee Series Outlook Requires Big Plays

The commentary weighs Babe Ruth’s impact in the upcoming series. Combs in centerfield and Douthit at bat contrast with Ruth’s power and Meusel’s reliability. Yankees hold a slight edge if Ruth can combine hitting and arm strength with endurance.

Babe Yankees Bob Meusel

Battery Powered Locomotive Makes 4650 Mile Trial Run

A storage battery operated locomotive, built by General Electric, will leave Erie Pennsylvania for Chicago on a 4650 mile trial with a passenger coach. Engineers officials and GE representatives will ride aboard as the engine demonstrates replacing terminal switching in freight yards. The battery weighs over 39 tons and can crank 16000 cars while moving the locomotive. charging equipment will be installed at the Chicago and North Western yards.

New York U.rl Erie Chicago General Electric Company Iron Horse Chicago and Northwestern

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