Beavers Target State Title At Buckhannon Pulls For Dark Horse
Eight Bluefield Beavers head to Buckhannon to vie for the West Virginia state basketball crown. The squad, praised for team spirit though not rated as highly as in past years, faces a tough field as the 12th annual tourney opens with first round games in Division A and B. Captain Smith and teammates Lawrence Willis Carr Groseclose Adkins Lazenby Corvin travel with coach Nebinger for a chance at the championship and a chance to cap a season built on peak performance.
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Virginia Tech Rifle Team Captures Title
Blacksburg Va Mar 18 Special For the second time in two years the Virginia Tech rifle team has captured the third corps area title With a score of 3794 the Tech edged peers and were led by captain W D Christian from Appomattox County Va The corps headquarters wired congratulations noting the team’s consistent success.
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W. D. Christian
Appomattox County
Richards Defeats Harada On Southeastern Tennis Tour
Vincent Richards ranking number two in the United States defeated T. Harada in the fourth round in Jacksonville Florida with scores 7 5 8 6 6 2. The report notes ideal weather conditions aiding farmers.
Oddball Sports Roundup Bounces Between Boxing Football and Oddities
The column cites Wilbert Robinson on pitching warmth and left handers, notes Jack Dempsey will defend his title against Martin Burke, and suggests the winner may face Jackie Coogan. Willie Hoppe is no longer champion but remains in the public eye. Harvard keeps Bob Fisher for football, Carpentier stays in France, and Otis P Sapp eyes a Great Neck trip to see giraffes. A 473 year old crocodile in Tarpon Springs mocks rum, while General Dawes’ profanity sparks Broadway chatter. A writer calls Big Mum an overgrown boy, hinting at wrestling.
Ohio House Considering Reciprocal Auto Transport Pact
Ohio leaders seek an enabling act to authorize state negotiators to enter reciprocal agreements with West Virginia on border auto and bus traffic. Speaker D Stiver said after talks with West Virginia lawmakers a conference is requested. Indiana and Michigan talks are pending.
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Mar
Ohio
West Virginia
D. Stiver
Ohio House
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Michigan
Fingerprint Pioneer Retires After 39 Years in London Police
London report notes Scotland Yard Identification Bureau chief Mr Colling retires after three decades plus. He has processed about 600000 fingerprints with 260000 identifications made without a single error. He predicts fingerprint use will grow in criminal, birth records and other areas.
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London
Mar
Colline
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Scotland Yard
London Police Department
Collins
Colling
United Dry Bill Defeated in Pennsylvania House
Harrisburg Pa March 18 Governor Pinchots united dry bill to regulate the sale of alcohol in Pennsylvania failed in the state house by a 107 to 99 vote. A motion to reconsider was defeated 129 to 64, ending any revival for the current session under house rules.
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Pinchot
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House of Representatives
Death of Dr. John Logan in Epirus attack reported
Dr. John Logan of Gainesville Georgia died after being wounded in an attack by bandits at Arta in southern Epirus. The report notes his death following injuries sustained during the incident.
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Mar
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Duffy Batting Record Stands Beside Hornsby Challenge
New Orleans Mo Billy Evans recalls Hughey Duffy the 19th century star who hit 438 in the National League long ago. Duffy’s record stood against rivals like Rogers Hornsby while Hornsby himself admired the old champion. Duffy, now a Boston Red Sox scout, still praises Cy Young as the era’s greatest pitcher.
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New Orleans
Hughey Duffy
Boston Red Sox
Rogers Hornsby
St. Louis Cardinals
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Delehanty
Lajoie
Wagner
Speaker
Roush
Cobb
Sis
Heilmann
Duffy
Daffy
Red Sox
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Hornsby
Hughey
Cy Young
Fire devastates northeastern Tokio leaving 20000 homeless
A massive blaze tore through northeastern Tokio on March 18 destroying about 3000 buildings and leaving 20000 people homeless with many casualties feared. Troops and fire crews battled the flames as residents fled, water shortages hampered extinguishing efforts, and the fire spread from a factory district toward Uyeno Park and the imperial museum area.
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Tokio
Jagoee Junction
Uyeno
Imperial Museum and Zoological Gardens
Obinrachi
Zoshigawa
London Constable Aid In Man Hunt Receives Telegram
London police circulated six photographs of an escaped criminal to aid other towns. A small town constable telegraphs that five men have been arrested and the sixth is under observation.
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Eppictent
Londo
London
Washington Giants Series At Augusta Draws Local Hype
Walter Johnson draws fan excitement in Augusta as the Washington Senators prepare for a two game set with the New York Giants on April 7 and 8. Local anticipation centers on Johnson and the spring world series vibe while Cobb comments on the series impact and season dynamics.
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New York Giants
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New York
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Anguela Park
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Folke
Corws
Ty Cobb
Giants
Cobb
Bank
Camphor Eye Wash Promises Quick Relief
Advertises Lavoptik eye wash with camphor hy drastis and witch hazel for sore inflamed eyes. One small bottle aids tired weak or strained eyes with aluminum eye cup free. Distributed by The White Pharmacy and Central Pharmacy in Princeton via Rice Drug Co.
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Central Pharmacy
Princeton
Rice Drug Co
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