Poca Bramwell Edges Blue Grays In Pitchers Battle
Lefty Poca-Bramwell edge Bluefield 1-0 as Englebert drives in the winning run in the fourth. Thomas and Ross duel in a tight game with seven Bluefield hits and eight for Poca-Bramwell. Bluefield threatens but is shut out until late, while Garry, Sod, and Williams organize the field.
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Bramwell Park
Thomas
Vy Ross
Pocax
Uefield
Blueld
Indians
Englebert
Fisher
Moss
Murphy
Ross
Poca-Bramwell
Blue
Vic Sorrell
Settle
Gary
Bluefield
Clark
Mooney
Yworth
Englebert Gill
Heisman
McMillan
Hayworth
Whitlock
Hurst
Blakey
Bluefield and Poca Bramwell split baseball twin bill
In two games between Poca Bramwell and Bluefield only four runs were scored, with Thomas pitching for the Indians in both, losing 2 to 1 and winning 1 to 0. Vic Sorrell leads regional strikeouts with 53 in 45 innings, while Amber Price is out until Monday or Tuesday.
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Bramwell
Bluefield
Thomas
Amber Price
Tennesee
Hurst
Vic Sorrell
Sorrell
Gary
Indians
Ayworth
Hawley
Babe Ruth
Chandler and Holman to meet in intercollegiate final
Two Californians E G Chandler of California and Cranston Holman of Stanford reach the national intercollegiate tennis final at Merion cricket club in Philadelphia. Chandler defeated Louis Thalheimer of Texas while Holman ousted Carl Fischer of Philadelphia College of Osteopathy in the semis. Both matches showcased top play from the east southwest and Pacific coast.
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Philadelphia
Merion Cricket Club
E. G. Chandler
University of California
Louis Thalheimer
Leland Stanford
Carl Fischer
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
East
Southwest
Pacific Coast
WVU Coach Dr. Spears Near Minnesota Move
Morgantown June 26 Dr C W Spears WVU football coach for four years is close to accepting a similar post at the University of Minnesota An all day meeting will decide his final choice after Athletics Director Stanbury returns from eastern counties President Trotter conferred but no settlement was reached Spears has told friends he probably will accept Minnesota offer and an official announcement will follow after the conference at Minnesota authorities there want him in charge at once Mountaineer fans face the possibility of a coaching change after 1921 leadership and consensus groups favor him for the Minnesota job
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Morgantown
W. Va
C. W. Spears
West Virginia Univ
University of Minnesota
Mountaineers
H. A. Stanbury
Spears
Stanbury
Petersburg
Minnesota
Stansbury
F. B. Trotter
Mayo Clinic
Dr. Spears
Mountaineer
West Virginia
Campbell and Wheeler witnesses subpoenaed for Spokane grand jury
Great Falls Montana June 26 Witnesses who testified in the Campbell and Wheeler cases before the grand jury and at trial have been subpoenaed for a Spokane Washington grand jury to begin June 29. Names learned include permit holders tied to both trials. Wheeler was acquitted of using office for oil permits. Campbell was convicted of mail fraud and awaits appeals while serving a Leavenworth sentence.
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Great Falls
oMnt
Gordon Campbell
United States
B. K. Wheeler
Campbell
Wheeler
Spokane
Wash
Usig
Cam Ll
Leavenworth
Tartoue Wins Divorce Suit Over Adultery Claims
New York June 26 A jury in supreme court ruled in favor of Pierre Tartoue portrait painter in his divorce suit against Claudia Windsor Tartoue and rejected her counter claim of infidelity. Tartoue named Renato Zanelli as co respondent and alleged misconduct with him in a Springfield hotel during a 1922 trip to Boston. The husband plans to seek an interlocutory decree next week.
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Supreme Court
Avera
Tct
Pierre Tartoue
Claudia Windsor Tartoue
Tartone
Renato Zanelli
Metropolitan Opera Company
Chilean Stock Exchange
Springfield
Mass
Boston
Tartoure
Rengue Barnet
Portland
Oregon
Clarel de Tocqueville de Rampan de Chanquetot
Hotel
Ansonia
Thiel College Head Faces Hearing on Resignation
Thiel College leader Dr. Carl A Sundberg of Greenville Pa will air charges against the college trustees tomorrow after resigning, a hearing promised by the Pittsburgh Synod of the United Lutheran Church. Sundberg’s resignation was not accepted. he demanded a hearing from President Burgess. The Zion Church in Pittsburgh was chosen for the 1926 meeting. The synod discussed reports from church divisions and a banquet followed. Milk consumption in 1924 rose to 75 gallons per person, up 6.75 gallons from 1918.
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Denetaon Erie
Carl A. Sundberg
Thiel College
Greenville
Pittsburg Synod
Unites Lutheran Church
Sundberg
Burgess
Zion Church
Pittsburg
V. John Meyers
McKee
Brother Peel
Position of French Center Is Critical
Madrid reports the French center in the Tacunat region of Morocco as critical amid rebel tribesmen harassing advanced convoys. Yebala tribesmen penetrated French zones to block Mesguildas submission to the Sultan, triggering a sharp clash. Abd-El-Krim orders disarming holdouts as shortages of food rise in the Riff and Angera areas.
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Madrid
Tacunat
Morocco
Abd-El-Krim
Riff
Angera
Day Law Has Cut Mortalilty Rate
Chicago June 26 The Volstead act is claimed to have reduced the mortality rate in the United States by John J. Lents president of the American Insurance Union and former Ohio congressman. He spoke at the Modern Woodmen of America quadrennial camp closing session praising prohibition and the head camp ban on liquor traffic membership. Prizes totaling over 10000 were awarded for drill teams battalions and musical groups. A key resolution expressed support for the world court and urged a Senate record vote on U S entry.
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Chicago
United States
John J. Lents
American Insurance Union
Ohio
Woodmen of America
Senate
Mahan Elected Commander in Disabled American Veterans
John W. Mahan of Helena Montana won the Disabled American Veterans commander-in-chief post at Omaha Nebraska by 364 to 87 over Ray J. Bergen of Chicago. Mahan served in World War I and is counsel for Montana’s Veterans Welfare Commission. Debates marked the session as Frank A. Irwin retired. A Texas delegation clash and a conscription demand for American capital and labor were noted.
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Omaha
Neb
John W. Mahan
Helena
Mont
Disabled American Veterans of the
Ray J. Bergen
Chicago
Frank J. Irwin
Hind Mahan
Irwin
Saeee Ga
John W. Scott
Gary
Ind
Veterans’ Welfare Commission of
Montana
Thiacourt
France
Frank A. Irwin
Texas Delieion
Moose adjourn after installing officers at Baltimore meet
The Loyal Order of Moose held its thirty seventh annual convention in Baltimore ending with a business session. Albert Cassidy of Baltimore was installed supreme dictator along with other officers. Gifts were given to retiring officers including William A. Marakle Thomas M. Howell and George N. Warde as visitors planned trips to nearby points. Philadelphia and Birmingham invited the 1927 convention with selection to be decided by the supreme council.
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Baltimore
the Loyal Order of Moose
Albert Cassidy
Philadelphia
Birmingham
Ala
Order
Supreme Council
Supreme
William A. Marakle
Thomas M. Howell
George N. Warde
International League Scores Summary
Jersey City beats Reading 11 to 4 in game one while Reading rebounds 7 to 4 in game two. Buffalo defeats Rochester 10 to 8 and Providence defeats Baltimore 3 to 2.
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Jersey City
Reading
Buffalo
Rochester
Providence
Baltimore
Countess Marguerite DAdhemar DcRansac Dies in Washington
Washington June 26 Countess Marguerite DAdhemar DcRansac longtime society figure in Washington and Virginia dies at age seventy seven. She was born Marguerite Cromwell Labrot of Cincinnati before her marriage.
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Pcransac
Washington
Marguerite D'Adhemar D'Cransac
Virginia
Marguerite Cromwell Labrot
Cincinnat
Bluefield Shooters Offer Double Target Practice Today
A large turnout is expected at the Bluefield weekly shoot opening at 1:30 with ample ammunition and targets on hand. Last week’s event drew strong interest. new shipments arrived to prevent shortages. John J. Lincoln of Elkhorn and Bluefield members W. B. Dunn Clyde Elliott and J. W. Overstreet recently joined. members urged to attend with guests.
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Bluefield
Ccrounds
Trans
John J. Lincoln
Elkhorn
W. B. Dunn
Clyde Elliott
J. W. Overstreet
Eun Club
Mixed Sports and Society Snippets From a Bygone Era
A collage of sports quips and social asides notes the Washington shell regatta defeat and seedless golf players while mentioning a 15 year old Arctic voyage, Pitcher Glass release, a sensational New York beauty case with 16 year term, Babe Ruth era banter, boxing contrasts, beauty contests, Niagara roar broadcasts, Monte Cross beard, Ban Johnson ball declines, and press box field fences.
Miner Arrested for Questioning in Beech Bottom Blast
Milo Berlovich, a 40 year old coal miner injured in the Beech Bottom mine blast, told police in Wheeling that Lawrence Zambo, 38, held the switchbox and triggered the dynamite during an attempt to fire a shot. Berlovich was hospitalized with severe burns and potential eye injury.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Milo Berlovich
Wellsburg
Brooke County
Lawrence Zambo
Beech Bottom
Berlovich
Zambo
Athletic Field Contract Awarded at Bluefield Institute
J Lakin of Charleston closed a contract with Harry M Waugh for building an athletic field at Bluefield Colored Institute. The site lies west of the boys dormitory on institute property acquired about a year ago. Plans include a standard football baseball field tennis courts and other outdoor sports. Work to start at once and be ready for the fall term.
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J. & Lakin
Charleston
State Board of Control
Harry M. Waugh
Bluefield Colored Institute
Sugar declines as market eases with mixed demand
New York June 26 The raw sugar market fell 1/16 cent to 4.27 for spot and nearby amid liberal offerings. Only sales reported were 5 000 bags Porto Rico due next week at 4.27 and 56 000 bags due mid July at 4.30. July 2.55 September 2.69 December 2.80 March 2.84. No improvement in refined sugar demand with prices 5.50 to 6.60 for fine granulated.
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New York
Porto Rico
Pirates defeat Covenanters in six run rally
The South Bluefield Pirates rallied for six runs in the sixth inning to beat the Covenanters 7 to 3 at the fair grounds. Barry pitched for the Pirates allowing three hits as Long held the Pirates scoreless until the sixth before Lamanca finished. The Covenanters, in their season opener, fielded error free baseball despite the loss.
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South Bluefield Pirates
Covenanters
Fairgrounds
Barry
Pirates
Presbyterians
Coventers
Long
South Bluefield
Lamanca
Oil City Trust declares 17 percent semi annual dividend
Oil City Trust Company increases its surplus to 2,200,000 and declares a semi annual dividend of 17 percent per year with an extra 6 percent at Christmas. The prior semi annual rate was 15 percent.
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Ol City
Oil City Trust Company
Negro stabbed by wife in home incident
In Wheeling, West Virginia, June 25, Luke Wiley a 26 year old Black man was stabbed in the back with a paring knife by his wife after returning home intoxicated. Police say the woman confessed and Wiley remains in serious condition in a hospital.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Luke Wiley
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