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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1925

Page

8

Church Fight Sets Key Christ Church Megerle Clash at Faessel Field

Christ Church faces Megerle and Meyerle in a pivotal Greater Cincinnati Amateur Baseball Association game at Faessel Field. The winner probably seals a spot in the four team elimination series starting in two weeks, with Church trailing by a half game and aiming to prevent missing the finals.

Faessel Greater Cincinnati Amateur Baseball Association Christ Church-Megerle Meyerle Church Megerle Krieling Bamberger Joe Albert Christ Church Christ’ Church Kentucky Faessel Field A.C

Bud Taylor Beats Graham In Ten Round Bout

Bud Taylor of Terre Haute Ind contends for bantamweight title by edging Bushy Graham of Utica N Y in ten rounds. Taylor scores knockdowns in early rounds while Graham suffers a nose cut. four rounds to Taylor two to Graham and four even per press verdict. The Aurora Bowl crowd packed as both fighters weighed 119 pounds. Graham had defeated Abe Attell Goldstein a week earlier.

Associated Press Aurora Bud Taylor Terre Haute Ind Graham Tay Indiana Taylor Aurora Bowl Abe Attell Goldstein

LaRose Stages Neat Boxing Lesson Over Willard

LaRose dominated the ten round headliner at Ft. Thomas Arena winning all rounds against Flash Willard as a small crowd shivered. Red Roberts KOed Lefty Halloran early in the second. Vic Ross outpointed Teddy Royce in a fast five round bout. Four preliminaries ended with Quebeck losing to Guest and others.

Ns LaRose Flash Willard Ft. Thomas Arena LaRose Willard Red Roberts Halloran Vic Ross Teddy Royce Ross Royce Johnny Quebeck Joe Guest Dudley Ring Mike Saswell Dutch Etzel John Lewis Ted Smith Ed Hastings

Robins May Engage McGinnity as Coach

New York July 31 Joe McGinnity the famous iron man may sign to coach the Brooklyn Robins pitching staff. He recently retired from minor league baseball in the Middle West at age 54 and visited Wilbert Robinson president of the Robins to discuss joining the staff.

New York Joe McGinnity Iron Man New York Giants Middle West Brooklyn Robins McGinnity Brooklyn St. Louis Wilbert Robinson Robins

Genaro Wins on Foul in Eleventh Round

Frankie Genaro the American flyweight champion wins on a foul in the eleventh round against Billy Levine of Coney Island in New York.

Genaro Associated Press New York Frankie Genaro Billy Levine Coney Island

Purses to be distributed for Erlanger greyhound meet

Purses totaling over 30000 dollars will be offered at the Erlanger Fair Grounds greyhound races starting Tuesday night. Top purses include a 1200 dollar derby and a 250 dollar opening stake with a silver loving cup. Local entrants include Minette Prete of Hyde Park with London Wildbill. new entrant L A Benter of Erlanger has two dogs, Farmer Pete and Real Buck, from Charles Sterling.

Erlanger Fair Grounds O. P. Smith Erlanger Cincinnati St. Petersburg Fla L. A. Benter Fair Grounds Farmer Pete Real Buck Charles Sterling Clay Center Kans Sterling Varis Ny Concern Mike O'Leary Frank Lawman Coffeyville Kan Freddy Parten George Sawyer Miami Racing Ramp Din Jo Loomis New York Desperate Chance Victorious Red George Donovan Nevada Carryington Lad Kenneth Curtis Chicago King Jiggs M. J. Hyland St. Louis Matt Brady Mrs. O. Vv. Smith Midnight Eve Knight Glen Frank Jacobs Muskogee Okla Reckless Buck Arch DeGee

Women Net Stars Start Play Today For Local Honors

Play in the women s municipal tennis championships begins at Eden Park courts this afternoon with singles from 1 15 to 4 00. Cincinnati players face tight competition as Kay German Boutelle Edith Meyer and others compete in the afternoon rounds and doubles follow at 4.00 between pairs from Eden Park Evanston Losantiville and Boulevard.

Eden Park Cincinnati Kay German Boulevard Miss Boutille Evanston Lantz Echo Edith Meyer Losantville Taylor G. Richman Bouevard Classie Palmer M. Hunt Pleasant Ridge Clara Cook M. Toulin Inner Lantz-Meyer Orman Tellman Taylor-Richman Uth Dexman Losantiville Winter Palmer-Hunt M. Boutelle Norma Tellman Ruth Oexman Editheyer Gertrude Menne Dorothy Jonas

Yankees Release Steve ONeill Veteran Backstop

New York Yankee backstop Steve ONeill, one of the AL’s oldest catchers, was released unconditionally. ONeill began with Elmira in 1910, played twelve seasons for Cleveland, and had appeared in 35 games for the Yankees this season.

Associated Press New York Steve Neill New’ York Yankees O'Neill Boston Cleveland Indians Elmira Club Athletics Cleveland Worcester

Miss Collett Gains Possession of Cup in Close Victory

Miss Glenna Collett of Providence won the Griswold Trophy at Shenecossett Country Club in Eastin Conn. She defeated Mrs. H D Sterrett of Hutchinson Kansas one up in the final round of the seventh annual women s invitation golf tournament. The competition was tight with the match decided on the eighteenth green when Sterrett missed a short putt.

Associated Press Eastern Point Conn Glenna Collett Providence Is. Ree H. D. Sterrett Hutchinson Kan Shenecossett Country Club Miss Collett Kansas

Wray Brown Advances to Finals in Missouri Valley Tennis

Wray D. Brown of St. Louis defeated Des Moines’ Paul Bennett in straight sets 6-4 6-0 6-3 to reach the Missouri Valley tournament final. Brown is the current titleholder and Bennett is Colorado champion and former Iowa champion. Mrs Millicent Maehr of St. Louis won the women’s singles title by beating Lottie Fuller of Ft Leavenworth 2-6 7-5.

Associated Press Des Moines Wray D. Brown St. Louis Paul Bennett Brown Bennett Colorado Iowa Millicent Maehr

Jury inquiry targets Cincinnati brokerage firm

A grand jury investigation into a Cincinnati brokerage firm began after Ernest T. Cornell filed evidence with County Prosecutor Charles S. Bell. Blue Sky Commission examiners accused the firm of selling securities without a license, with the prosecutor's office preparing to present findings to the grand jury for indictment. The Cincinnati Better Business Commission and the Stock Exchange helped flag the matter.

Cincinnati Ernest T. Cornell Columbus Ohio Blue Sky Commission Charles S. Bell Commission Blue Sky Commission Bell Department of Securities Grand Jury P. L. Baldwin Cincinnati Better Business Commission Cornell Cincinnati Stock Exchange Baldwin Blue Sky Exchange Lst The Stock Exchange

Kentucky Folk Vote Today in State Primary Across Kentucky

Kentucky voters head to the polls for a state primary with 300 plus candidates. State Representative slots in 44 of 47 districts and 19 Senate contests are up. Gubernatorial seats aren’t chosen this year. Local issues include pari mutuel betting and prohibition enforcement. In Louisville a Dem primary costs $12,000 after one candidate refused to withdraw.

Associated Press Louisville Kentucky House Senate Mary Flannery Catlettsburg

Sale Fights and Threats Erupt on Ruther Avenue

A purgative street altercation on Ruther avenue led to a fight between Andrew Brown and John Boling after Brown accused Boling of insulting his wife Violet Brown. Police intervened, arresting Boling at the Eighth District station as a crowd watched.

Ruther Avenue Lohman and Hochsthal Violet Brown Ruther Street John P.boling

Western League Scoreboard

Omaha defeated Tulsa 9 to 0 while Des Moines edged Wichita 4 to 5. Denver beat St. Joseph 6 to 1 and Lincoln won at Oklahoma City 7 to 8.

Omaha Tulsa Des Moines Wichita Denver I St. Joseph Lincoln Oklahoma City

Ohio Firms Listed in Receivership Filings Across Counties

A Columbus report details multiple Ohio companies facing filings with values ranging from 500 to 25,000 dollars. Parties named include William H. Pittilla Charles L. Justice Giuseppe Giallombardo Rosario Giallombardo and others across Cleveland Columbus Lakewood Hamilton and Canton.

Columbus Canby Holdin Company Marion William H. Pittilla Ae E. Fetter A. F. Zachman H. O'Dowd Giallombardo Ehatsine Charles Ping Leonard D. King Allie E. King Ida E. King Joseph Burnage C. W Blanche E. Asher Sidney G. Kuswork Emil A. Asher Rahal Brokerage Company Cleveland Joseph E. Rahal Catherine Rahal George Rahal Michael J. Yoob Adele Lododa M. B. Vilas J. F. Wieser M Deaver M. T. Gorton K. E. Wit Charles W. Beck Charles D. Snider Nellie M. Beck Howard L. Moon Earl Davies Card Realty Company Lex Kintner H. Burnham A. W. Bell Ralph Blue H. M. Rich 4 Realty Company W. Wickham G. P. Gordon Rae D. Reich B. Link Lethe Stark’ County Sun, Inc Canton Ben J. Long Eleanore Hall Ellie L. Taber Orvil Moliett John B. Mohler

Greb_\u00a0Outclasses Chicago Middleweight

Harry Greb of Pittsburgh world middleweight champion outboxed Gus Bryant of Chicago in Tulsa Oklahoma in the third round of a ten round bout. Greb dominated from start to finish, Bryant being knocked down several times before the referee halted the fight.

Tulsa OhKla Harry Greb Pittsburgh Gus Bryant Chicago Greb Will Bryant

Sharkey Defeats Solomon in Close Ten Round Bout

In a rain slick Boston fields July 31 Jack Sharkey of Boston edged King Solomon of Panama in ten rounds. The bout stayed even until the final round when Sharkey unleashed a sharp body attack that slowed Solomon. Sharkey weighed 190 pounds to Solomon’s 186.

Sharkey Solomon Associated Press Braves Field Boston Jack Sharkey King Solomon Panama

Record vote expected in Campbell County offices race

In Campbell County candidates wrapped up a more than two month campaign with full county outreach. Sheriff canidates include seven contenders five Republicans and two Democrats. Republicans list Howe Matz Boltz Cook Phillips. Democrats Roll Dowd. Other races see Republican Clark Rachford for County Judge and Democrat Buren unopposed for judge. Coroner race features Howe against Hughes. Legislative seat features Robins against Helf. Emergency service branch planned with Norwood branch possible via club manager Switalski.

Campbell County Albert E. Howe Jacob Matz A. W. Boltz Newport Louis Cook Ft. Thomas Richard W.phillips Jacob Roll Thomas Dowd William F. Clark Ralph L. Rachford William C. Buren A. E. Howe Walter B. Hughes Harry D. Robins Phillip Helf Ing Norwood Frank Switalski

Disputed Taking of $75 Ring Ties Spencer to Grand Jury

Harry Spencer of Cincinnati tied to grand larceny after Mrs Lil lian Blaney accused him of taking a $75 diamond ring from her Newport home. Judge Moore bound him over on $200 bond, with testimony showing pawned ring for $20 and Spencer denying sole responsibility.

Harry Spencer Lyric Hotel Cincinnati Moore Spencer Fuller Lillian Blaney East Third Street Newport Sixth and Central Avenue

Taxi Driver Shot and Robbed Near Cincinnati

Frank Kitchell, a taxi driver, was shot and robbed by a passenger who abducted him from Grand Central Depot to Dodsworth Lane near River Road Cold Spring. The attacker fled with about $12 and a wristwatch after striking Kitchell on the head and firing twice. the taxi was later found abandoned near Miller's Cafe on River Road as searches continue.

Silver Grove Cold Spring Frank Kitchell Elm Street Cincinnati Dodsworth Lane River Road Kitchell Grand Central Depot

Cincinnati Auto Club Opens Newport Campbell County Branch

The Cincinnati Automobile Club opens its first Newport branch to be known as the Campbell County Branch. Headquarters will be at the Hohmaister Hotel in Newport. The club has erected forty safety signs in Campbell County. Complete service of all kinds is offered.

Cincinnati Auto Club Newport Cincinnati Automobile Club Campbell County Hohmaister Hotel

Real estate transfers recorded in Newport and Ft Thomas

Walter Lukens transfers to Edwin C Weber a Ft Thomas lot for 500 in stamps. J T Murphy transfers to W A Bradford a Dayton lot for 3000. Jacob Schwed Jr and George P Miller transfer a Newport lot for 2500. Highlands Real Estate and Investment Co transfers to John Emerson a Highlands Baby Farms lot for 500. Stuart Evans transfers to Willard A Hutton a Ft Thomas lot for 8000. James R Jones transfers to Benjamin Morgan a Newport lot for 4000. Highlands Real State and Investment Co transfers to Mayme Gesser a Highlands Baby Farms lot for 500.

Walter Lukens Edwin C. Weber Ft. Thomas J. T. Murphy W. A. Bradford Dayton Jacob Schwed, Jr George P.miller Newport Highlands Real Estate and Investment Company John Emerson Highlands Baby Farms Stuart Evans Willard A. Hutton James R. Jones

Names and residences listed in mixed Indiana and Ohio locales

A compilation shows individuals with residences including Covington Kentucky and Covington Indiana, Newport Cincinnati Wabash County and Miami County Indiana. Names include Harvey Klette Jr Alima Merriman William Knipper Gertrude Santer Elsie Unhl Rollie Black Catherine Sausaman with several locations across Covington Newport Cincinnati and Indiana counties.

Harvey Klette, Jr Covington Alima Merriman William Knipper Gertrude Santer Newport Forest Pool Cincinnati Elsie Unhl Rollie Black Wabash County Ind Catherine Sausaman Miami County

Covington Judge William P. McLaughlin dies after weeklong illness

Covington leader Judge William P. McLaughlin 83 former Mayor Magistrate Clerk of the Kenton County Quarterly Court and hotel owner died after a week’s illness at his home 120 East Fifteenth Street He celebrated his eighty third birthday last week and had been active in Democratic politics for over fifty years He leaves a widow and three children Sherman and A R McLaughlin and Mrs Hal Harrison plus two sisters Mrs Lucy Orr and Mrs Robert Ficklin Funeral arrangements were incomplete last night

William P. McLaughlin Kenton County Quarterly Court East Fifteenth Street Covington McLaughlin Athey Latonia Madison Avenue Quarterly Court

Two Women Sued in Involuntary Bankruptcy Case

In Covington Kentucky yesterday two Pike County women, Mrs Pricey A Varney and her daughter Nancy Jane Varney, faced involuntary bankruptcy suits filed by J M Smith and A B Scott, creditors of coal land owners. They seek to recover 102400 on notes payable to W P T Varney who hypothecated the papers in banks. A receiver may be appointed to manage the business.

United States District Court Covington Pricey A. Varney Pikeville Pike County Nancy Jane Varney Road Fork J. M. Smith A. B. Scott Day and Night Bank Williamson W. Va Kermit State Bank Kermit, W. Va Williamson State Bank Bluefield National Bank Bluefield W. V West Virginia Kentucky W. P. T. Varney

Cincinnati Auto Victim Dies After Street Car Crash

William T. Hirsch age 25 of Cincinnati died at Booth Memorial Hospital Covington from injuries after a high speed collision with a Green Line street car near Ludlow Kentucky. He owned a bakery at 1020 Freeman Avenue. Coroner Stephens investigates.

William T. Hirsch Halsey Avenue Cincinnati Booth Memorial Hospital Covington Ludlow Hirsch Freeman Avenue David W. Stephens

Local Names List for Franklin and Cincinnati Figures

A fragmented roster lists individuals including George L Millard Natitstes Franklin Tillie Dearth Layton Stanley Zglenicki Rardin Daisy Gard Rardin Gilbert Strom Clara Johnson Richard Tritschler Alwilda Federle with various city tags Chicago Cincinnati and state indicators. The text appears as a namelist or notice fragment from a historical publication.

George L. Millard Natitstes Franklin Tillie Dearth Cincinnati Alwilda Federle

Sheriff clarifies primary voting rules for Kenton County

Sheriff Thiel declared only registered Democrats or Republicans may vote in the primary today. Independents cannot vote unless an Independent ticket exists. He warned arrests for any deviation and noted the polls open 6 am to 4 pm across 103 precincts. Kenton County has about 30 000 voters with Democrats hoping to exceed half. Republican turnout expected to be negligible without contests.

Sheriff Thiel Thiel la Follette Kenton County Kenton Samuel W. Adams A. E. Stricklett John C. B. Yates Anne Campbell

Nuns Seek Citizenship in Covington Court

Ten Sisters of the Order of Notre Dame at 39 West Fifth street filed citizenship applications in U S District Court Covington. They immigrated from Germany between 1866 and 1905 listing Augusta Schmertmann Elizabeth Heiman Augusta Grewie Marie Pooth Marie Kaume Catherine Baueyman Marie Sextro Anna Korte voss Anna Agabe and Anna Frye with ages 42 55 42 51 44 47 59 51 49 and 50.

Sisters of the Order of Notre Dame West Fifth Street United States District Court Covington Germany Augusta Schmertmann Elizabeth Heiman Augusta Grewie Marie Pooth Marie Kaume Catherine Baueyman Marie Sextro Anna Kortevoss Anna Agabe Anna Frye Kenton Circuit Court Arthur Patterson Albert Griffin Elsmere William Patterson Harbeson Stephens Blakely Patterson Daugher

Covington Notes Reported Actions And Local Events

Judge Manson placed on the docket a charge of passing an invalid $8 check against Howard Roberts 22 of 1914 Scott Street Covington after his father covered it E Harding Chamberlain Fifth and Madison Avenue stated he asked for the payment. A Covington chapter of the American Building and Loan Institute will be organized Tuesday night at the Covington Y M C A Charley Furber said it is a non profit educational move for cooperative thrift and home ownership. The new Rosedale swimming pool cost 40000 and will open to the public Faia Ray Tucker 12 of 524 Craig Street was injured jumping from an ice wagon in front of an automobile driven by J C Malone Malone took the boy to Booth Memorial Hospital.

Covington Howard Roberts Scott Street Manson E. Harding Chamberlain Fifth Madison Avenue American Building and Loan Institute Covington Y. M. C. A Charley Fur

George H. Colclough Dies in Kentucky Garden

George H. Colclough aged 72, a retired farmer, was found dead yesterday in a garden at his daughter Mrs. F W Ray in Independence Kentucky where he had been living the past year. Coroner Stephens attributed the death to heart disease. Born in England he came to the United States fifty two years ago settling on a farm at Peach Grove Pendleton.

George H. Colclough F. W. Ray Independence Stephens Mr. Colclough England Peach Grove Pendleton

Covington School Board Considers $525000 Bond Issue

At the Covington School Board meeting the board discussed placing a $525,000 bond issue before voters next November to rebuild John G. Carlisle Junior High, construct a new William Grant Negro High School on a separate site, and repair several buildings. The Negro Citizens' League pressed for $100,000 for the new high school but the board proposed using general revenue for completion. no decision yet. The Stadium Committee reported completion of grounds except a 17,000 foot wire fence costing $4,300, with $1,000 in treasury and remainder to be raised by football admissions. Superintendent H. S. Cox recommended five new teachers, and the board approved. Resignation of Marcus Taylor from Holmes High School English was accepted.

Covington John G. Carlisle William Grant Negro Citizens’ League R. G. Grant Holmes High School H. S. Cox Jessie B. Perkins Pat Munday Dorothy Colson Alfred Havighurst Anna S. Scudder

Funeral plans announced for county resident

The obituary notes the deceased remained on the family farm until a year ago. Funeral services will be held on Monday morning at 7 o'clock from the homes of his daughter. Burial will follow at Peach Grove.

County Peach Grove

Auto Club Honors Boulay For Cincinnati Club Honor

L. A. Boulay state director of highways will retire August 3 and was made an honorary member of the Cincinnati Automobile Club yesterday. He will receive an engraved aluminum plate bearing the honor legend.

L. A. Boulay Cincinnati Automobile Club

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