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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1925
Page
4
The article highlights top female athletes named Helen, detailing Helen Wilts as a national champion and multiple titleholder, Helen Wainwright as a famed water athlete, Helen Filkey as a dual event star, and Helen Jacobs as a national termnis figure. It discusses a rising cohort of Helens competing across track and field and swimming, and notes regional prominence on the West Coast with comparisons to past champions.
Greenwood's baseball double header ended in a 10-3 defeat as Dante dominated the opener while Greenwood failed to score in game two. Poor coordination by visiting fielders contributed to the lopsided result, though Dante’s pitchers and Wilson on first base shone with several good plays and coming back from an injury Iryne impressed behind the plate.
Fragmented box scores list multiple city matchups with scores from New Orleans to Birmingham and Memphis to Atlanta. Entries include pairs such as New Orleans vs Chattanooga first game and second game Nashville vs Mobile with varied scores, plus Birmingham vs Little Rock and Fairmont vs Scottdale games, some noted as first or second games or seven innings.
Billy Evans notes Steve O'Neill, veteran catcher, released unconditionally by the Yankees. O'Neill, famed for his handling of pitchers and durability, played 149 games in 1920 and logged over 100 games in most seasons 1916-1924. Though 1920 marked a standout year, his future remains open as other clubs seek his services at minimal cost.
Local customers report quick relief after using BEN-TONE with testimonials from Mrs J Pippin and Ed Moss. Promoted by Jack Rabbitt Show and Bluefield pharmacies. Available at Islaefield, East End, Fairview, Hale Pharmacy Princeton, and Bradley Drug Co Mayaka.
A card of thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy shown after the mother’s death and defends the West Virginia Burial Association’s handling. It urges public support for the burial fund and denies solicitations for funds. A separate item announces a pageant at John Sewart Memorial Methodist Church tonight and notes a church convention of Churches of Christ at North Bitte Christian Church August 8 to 9 with welcome addresses and committee appointments.
A playful critique of aging star players and the lingering glow of past glory in baseball. It celebrates veteran pitchers and hitters while mockingly pairing modern youth with long histories, noting Stanley Coveleskie and Jack Quinn as emblematic figures among aging greats in a nostalgic sports-essay voice.
Philadelphia August 5 arrangements were completed for the world’s golf title match between Willie Macfarlane American open champion and Jim Barnes British open champion. They will play 36 holes on September 12 and 13 at Whitemarsh Valley and the Philadelphia Country Club with a third course near Waahington for the final 36 holes.
St Louis overwhelmed Boston 14 to 8 as Jamon Bottamay belted his eighteenth homer with no runners on in the fifth. A rare double play by Card center elder and Qau troan occurred in the second, showcasing a faded game summary amid scattered score lines from multiple cities.
Saturday on No 8 for Winona Lake Int to be present three days for the national convention of Asher Bible councils. Misses Clarkson and Donatd will grait Yellowstone Park and Misgoa Long and Dou that will go to Chicago while Mrs. Miller will stop in Cincinnati for a visit before returning home. Mr and Mrs W K McDowell and little daughter Grace have gone for a visit at Castlewood Va. Mra Roy Epling of Fraderick areat has as her guests her mother Mrs Herbert Johnson and sisters Corinne and Freda of Norfolk Va. Mrs Johnson leaven for Magsapetta Springs Thursdays the young ladies remaining with Mrs Bpsing for several weeks. Mr and Mrs Otto B Roedigar and Nuis Louise Roediger came in on train No 4 Wednesday from an extensive trip over eastern states. They expect to remain here only a few days hen go on an outing to Mountain Lake or home of the other nearby swimmer resorts. tr BUTTER FROM FISH Nome Alaska. The Indiana of Asis and British Columbia obtain their butter supply from a f al tltla flah called the collection. Millions are caught ino nets puta tubs and covered with hot stones 61 from the tink rises to the top. It hard ens quickly and the taste is almost identical with that of butter.
New York reports confirm a verbal, tentative plan for Jack Dempsey to fight Harry Wills next year. Officials cite no binding agreement as the New York boxing commission remains cautious. Tex Rickard says the bout will occur under his guidance, possibly in New York, with talks ongoing about sites and timing.
Queen Volo a bay mare by Hin Volo Queen Me driven by Tommy Murphy of Syracuse equalled the world record 1:78.0 for the all furlong dash at the Grand Circuit meet. Murphy also won a mile and eighth in 2:18. Other Volo finished close behind Holly Rood Frisco in the trotting class. Boone Mac won a four furlong dash, and Norman Grattan led in a six furlong event. The $25,000 American Derby will be run tomorrow in three heats, worth $15,000 to the winner and $10,000 shared among others.
New York reports Christy Mathewson, famed Big Six of baseball, is in good health at Saranac Lake, recovering strength after a heavy workload last spring. The Boston Braves’ Magnota’s progress is steady as he regains condition, with family noting he likely will not leave Saranac Lake for months.
A mangled copy reports Chicago defeating Philadelphia 7 to 5 in the first game of a series. Fielder Wrights struggled while Ring held. Chicago starters Hartnett and Brooks drove key hits. Ring left after a late rally, and Brat worked relief for the win as water strider note oddly appears at end.
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