Trade Winds Stir Major Leagues Ahead of Meetings
Giants announce trades sending Parmelee Stout Weintraub Cuccinello to Cardinals for Burgess Whitehead. Connie Mack hovers in secrecy as rumors swirl around Jimmy Foxx and others in moves shaping winter leagues. Boston Red Sox deal and league restructuring top agenda at upcoming meetings.
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Chicago
New York Giants Tonight
Hevet Parmelee
Allyn Stout
Phil Weintraub
al Cuccinello
St. Louis Cardinals
Burgess Whitehead
Connie Mack
Connie
Athletics
Jimmy Foxx
Eric McNair
Roger Cramer
Johnny Marcum
Boston Red Sox
Greenbacks
Jim Welch
Carl Reynolds
Bill Werber
Philadelphia
Beaton
Foxx
White Sox
Phil Ball
Sisler
Chicago White Sox
al Simmons
Detroit
Gerald Walker
Mickey Cochrane
Tigers
Walker
Simmons
Brave
Oss
Overlin Beats Quaill as Referee Calls Draw in Norfolk Card
Ken Overlin, 160 pounds from Norfolk, used a barrage of left hooks and right crosses to outfight Al Quaill for 11 rounds. judges favored Overlin but the referee ruled a draw. Also, Tony Herrera defeated Patsy Hennigan in a 10 round bout, while Honey Boy Jones beat Louis Cook and Mickey O'Brien defeated Elmer Wilson in earlier scraps.
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Pittsburgh
Ken Overlin
Norfolk
al Quaill
Overlin
Quaill
Tony Herrera
Patsy Hennigan
Clairton
Henningan
Honey Boy Jones
Mansfeld
Louis
Kid) Cook
Mickey O'Brien
North Braddock
Elmer Wilson
East Liberty Negro
University Club To Name Officers In Bluefield
The University club of Bluefield will meet at 7 30 PM in the West Virginia hotel bridge room to elect officers file for a charter and adopt a constitution and by laws. With 125 members a large attendance is expected and organizers predict up to 400 members soon from Bluefield and nearby areas.
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University Club of
Bluefield
Bridge Room
West Virginia
Peacock Owens Rivalry Shaped Early Track Legend
Peacock and Jesse Owens created a famed Jersey track rivalry from Unionville to national meets. Peacock excelled in sprints and the broad jump, while Owens repeatedly outpaced him until their Lincoln Nebraska showdown where Peacock won the 100 meters and Owens failed to tie Peacock’s broad jump mark. The duels captivated fans and promise continued greatness for 1936 Olympic prospects.
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Peacock
Jesse Owens
Eulace
Union
N. J
Jesse
Unionville
Owens
Union High
Plato
Shakespeare
Socrates
Temple U
Warner
Ohio State
Anionites
Lincoln
Neb
Bulace
Hi Rollers beat Aces in three game bowling match
The Hi Rollers defeated the Aces in a Tavern match, taking all three games by 148 pins. L. Canale led with 527 pins. A second match between Giants and Yankees is scheduled for Tuesday night in the N and W league.
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Hi Rollers
Aces
L. Canale
Giants
Yankees
Hi-Rollere
Davig
Lt. Canale
Reece
Callee
Johnston
Krueger Leads Sarasota Open In Low Scoring First Round
Alvin Krueger of Beloit Wisconsin shot a sensational 67 to take the lead in the Sarasota Open at Bobby Jones club course in Sarasota Florida. Victor Ghezzi Johnny Revolta Zell Eaton chased one stroke behind as 22 of 127 players posted sub par rounds and two amateurs posted 69.
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Sarasota
Fla
Alvin Krueger
Beloit
Wis
Krueger
Victor Ghezzi
Deal, N. J
Johnny Revolta
Milwaukee
Zell Eaton
Oklahoma City
Willis Hudlin
Cleveland Indians
Morton McCarthy
Norfolk
Sam Parks Jr
Pittsburgh
Montgomery Named Princeton Grid Pilot
Princeton New Jersey December 9 Thomas William Montgomery has been elected captain of the Princeton football team at the annual squad banquet. The standout guard from Wheeling West Virginia follows brother Ray Montgomery who played for Pittsburgh in 1929. Gary Levan of Steubenville Ohio won the John Prestiss Poe cup for ability and character.
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Princeton
N. J
Thomas William Montgomery
Montgomery
Wheeling
W. Va
Ray Montgomery
Pittsburgh
Gary Levan
Steubenville
Ohio
John Prestiss Poe
Risko Edges Battaglia In Close World Title Bout
Eddie Risko defeats Frankie Battaglia by narrow decision in Philadelphia as crowd boos the winner’s cautious tactics. Duca tops Jimmy Smith in eight rounds, Hutchinson stops Corcoran in three, and Blair edges Santo in a six round prelim.
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Philadelphia
Eddie
Babe) Risko
Frankie Battaglia
Winnipeg
Risko
New York
Matt Adgie
al Voice
Battalgia
Eddie Loughran
Battaglia
Johnny Duca
Primo Carnera Stops Buffalo Pug in Fourth
Primo Carnera heavyweight contender knocked out George Brackey of Buffalo in the fourth round of a ten rounder in Buffalo. Carnera weighed 260 1 2 pounds, Brackey 208. The finish came at 1:06 of the fourth after Carnera dominated with both hands and put Brackey down for counts of seven and nine before the knockout.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Primo Carnera
George
Big Boy
Pickpockets Thin Cash Haul at Bluefield Parade
Police report shows several Bluefield residents suffered minor losses during the Santa Claus parade crowd. F A Harrell lost a pocketbook with 2 dollars. T R Smith lost a pocketbook with a railroad pass. R L Banes lost 5 dollars and his pocketbook. C Caldwell lost an 8 dollar check and 4.08 dollars in money.
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Bluefield
F. A. Harrell
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Mas
T. R. Smith
R. L. Banes
McComas
Charles Caldwell
Sugar futures steady as December climbs in early trade
Raw sugar held firm with December contracts rising from 2.04 to 2.16, a gain of 11 points before a small pullback. Refined sugar unchanged at 5.00 for fine granulated. The note adds that Sir David Brewster patented the kaleidoscope in 1817.
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New York
Sir David Brewster
West Virginia College Names Busy Basketball Prep.
West Virginia colleges and teams begin practice for the season. Coach John Knight at Bethany reports eleven players six feet or taller preparing for Akron, Ohio, opener. Bluefield College with four lettermen. Randolph County hopes rest on Cunningham Hockenberry and Baisi. Weirton and Wheeling teams start early drills while eligibility rules differ for state and conference play.
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Charleston
W. Va
Bethany College
John Knight
Akron
Elkins
Laurely
Baisi
Cunningham
Hockenberry
Randolph County
Frank Wimner
Wheeling
Linsly Institute
Triadelphia
Everett Brinkman
Jacobs, Thomas
Malandrakig
Lillys return to Bluefield after Frankfort trip
Mr and Mrs Cecil R Lilly of Lebanon street return to Bluefield with family members after traveling to Frankfort Kentucky where they were summoned by the death of Mrs Lilly s father R S Scruggs.
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MR. and
Mrs. Lilly
Bluefield
Cecil R. Lilly
Lebanon Street
Frankfort
Graber Loses To Henry In Dramatic Final
A Virginia wrestling card headlined by Henry Graber vs. Jim Henry ends in a controversial split with Graber taking the first fall, Henry the second, and a decisive third fall reversed by a final pin as the crowd roars. Dutch Schultz and Hal Rumberg also figure in a heat filled double bill.
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Virginia
Ralph Weinberg
Henry Graber
Jim
Goon) Henry
Graber
Hal Rumberg
University of Washington
Dutch Schultz
New York
Grant and Groan
Dick Powell
Duton
Schultz
Rumberg
Powell
Dick's Alley
Henry
Further Efforts To Keep The U S Out Of Olympics Fail
American athletes will compete abroad in the 1936 Olympics with A A U sanction after the A A U convention rejected non participation. Avery Brundage and Jeremiah Mahoney clashed over boycott methods as opposition vows to continue fundraising and pressure.
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U. S
Alan Gould
Associated Presse
New York
Amateur Athletic Union
American Olympic Committee
Germany
Avery Brundage
Chicago
A. A
Brundage
L. W. St. John
Ohio State
Brutus Hamilton
University of California
St. John
Hamilton
United States
Mahoney
All Southern Selection Board Will Meet Tonight
The Selection Board to pick the official All-Southern Conference football team will meet at 5 o clock this evening in the West Virginian hotel. Members include Coach Hartel Beckley Coach Van Meter Athens Dick Nebinger Welch and Stubby Currence as chairman. Coaches have submitted recommendations and the team will be chosen from those lists plus any other players the board believes should be considered.
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West Virginian
Daily Telegraph
Hartel
Northfork
van Meter
Beckley
Dick Nebinger
Athens
Charley Tutwiler
Welch
Stubby Currence
Fire causes slight damage to building on Bland Street
A fire Sunday afternoon caused about $5 in damage to a building at 713% Bland Street. The blaze started in a flue and was reported at 4:05 PM. Central and South Side Station firemen responded. the building owned by T. B. Settle and occupied by R. W. Taylor.
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Bland Street
Central
South Side
T. 8 S. Settle
R. W. Taylor
General A A Lilly Visiting City
Gen A A Lilly of Charleston was in the city yesterday to attend McDowell circuit court. The noted figure, known as Cousin Abe, is mentioned as a possible candidate for governor in 1936 but is reticent on the matter.
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A. A. Lilly
Charleston
Abe
General Lilly
McDowell Circuit
Damaged Tipple Fire At Auer Coal Plant
A fire late Friday night heavily damaged the tipple dust collector at the Auer Coal company in McCom. Firefighters fought the blaze but the equipment suffered extensive destruction and disruption to operations.
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Auer Coal Company
McComta
Italian Senate Silent On Peace Offers and Royal Union
In a speech opening the senate session Luigi Federzoni affirms strong defense of Italian interests in Africa and Europe. He notes the presence of six princes as proof of unity with the House of Savoy and mentions plans to place gold insignia to the country on December 18 as the queen and women of Italy exchange wedding rings.
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Luigi Federzoni
Senate
Royal House of
Savoy
Federzoni
Italy
Chicago Livestock Prices and Market Summary
Chicago livestock prices show hogs at 9.85 to 10.00 top for 180-300 lb, sows 9.15 to 9.50, direct hogs 6,000. cattle 13,000 with red steers and yearlings down, bulls up 10-15, vealers around 11.00, sheep 9,000 with lambs uneven and late gains possible. Demand fluctuated as buyers remained cautious on varied grades.
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Chicago
U. S. Dept
Stanford Tackles Up Sold Out Sign For Rose Bowl
Pasadena Calif Dec 9 Stanford sold out the Rose Bowl with 84 600 seats purchased in a week for the January 1 game against Southern Methodist Ticket sales will cost more and delays in refunds add expense Net returns after game and team costs are split equally among the Rose Tournament Committee Stanford and Southern Methodist The Alabama January 1 classic last year also sold out with profits near 234 000 The rapid sales for SMU come as the Mustang aerial circus draws strong interest
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Pasadena
Calif
Stanford
Southern Methodist
Tournament of Roses
Don Liebendorfer
Rose Tournament Committee
Alabama
Southern Methodiat
Tax Deputies Meet for 1936 Payment Instructions in Parkersburg
Field deputies met with Walter R. Thurmond internal revenue collector in Parkersburg to receive instruction on 1936 tax payments. Sessions will continue all week. India now has about 40 motion picture producing studios.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Walter R. Thurmond
Internal Revenue Collector
India
S. W. Florence Named to Real Estate Post
S. W. Florence, manager of the National Realty company, recently moved from Bluefield to Princeton, has been elected as a charter member of the national mortgage board of the National Association of Real Estate Boards. This honor comes as a surprise to Florence, who already holds several other high posts in state and national associations.
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S. W. Florence
National Realty Company
Bluefield
Princeton
National Mortgage Board
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Florence
Ethiopians Attackers and Italian Air Raid Reported
Mogadiscio dispatch reports heavy casualties among Ethiopian forces led by Ras Desta Demtu after an Italian air strike with 70 pound bombs. Italian observers confirm one casualty and say Ethiopians returned fire. Raids from Gorrahei push toward Datta Bur as supplies move toward wells on the Chahar road.
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Mogediscio
Italian Somaliland
Ras Desta Demtu
Haile Selassie
Dolo
Juba
Ethiopia
Jabis
War Office
Shibeli
Gorrahei
Datta Bur
Chahar
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James Cagney
Robert Armstrong
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Paul D. Olejar
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Bluefield College
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al Bergeron
Roberge
National Business College of
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R.G
L.H
R.H
Coach School
North-South Football Committee
All Southern Selection Board
IL Duge
Chicago Livestock
Southern Methodist New Years
Red Top
Bluefield Ice & Cold Storage Co
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