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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1925

Page

7

Mullens Team 3 Plans for Spring Games in Mulens

Mullens manager Barry readies the 1926 Prospects amid park improvements and a new scoreboard for early high school games. Beareata from Boars Fork is slated for April 19 with two announced pitchers likely to satisfy fans. The city extends park use to Mulens High School for home games as Winding Gulf territory elimation events loom.

Mullens West Virginia Barry Muffets Ball Club Rhomne Frank Farley Boars Fork Haing Gulf Territory Shim Biopathia McNeil Faw Alties Rumas

International federation adopts uniform ball standard for 1926 matches

The International Tennis Federation at its annual meeting with twenty nations represented ruled that all International matches after January 1 1926 require a uniform weight size and residency tennis ball. The federation also adopted the American Coot fault rule and noted favorable reception from Awatria Hungary India Ireland Greece and Ecuador as potential new full members, while no request came from Germany.

Pughs Mar International Tennis Federation Awatria Hungary India Ireland Greece Ecuador Germany

Cutting Brothers Win Tennis Doubles Championship

New York on March 21 reports the Cutting brothers C. Suydam and Fulton of New York captured the national court tennis doubles title. They defeated Jay Gould of New York and Joseph W. Want of Philadelphia, who had held the crown for six years. Final scores were 6 4, 6 4, 0 0, 2 4, 8 2.

New York Mar Cutting Brothers C. Suydam and Fulton Jay. Gould Joseph W. Want Philadelphia

Notice of Trustee Sale of Real Estate in Bluefield WV

The undersigned trustee announces a public sale of described real estate in Mercer County West Virginia at 1 AM on the m id day of April at the front door of the Peery Building in Bluefield City. The deed, dated October 15 1928, secures notes and interest due since 1920s with specified amounts.

Peery Bullaing Bruefeld Mercer County Warglata Mereat Weoat Nirginla Anid Bluefild Wowas Marge Viola M. Mathona Floyd Henderson Nanniad T. Uniterwon Gaed Daled Tidday Ths West Virginia Dowd Bool Tara Wm Daed Viola M.” Mathetin Trogtas Mersut Cheynny

Bankruptcy Petition for Discharge in West Virginia District

The District Court of the United States for the Southern District of West Virginia receives a petition by F. D. Reed seeking a full discharge of debts provable under his bankruptcy. Reed states he was adjudged bankrupt on December 6, 1024, surrendered all property, complied with acts and court orders, and requests a full discharge subject to debts expressly excepted by law. No final order date is given beyond a March filing and court action is noted.

District Court of the United States West Virginia F. D. Reed George W. McClintle District Court of the

New Indoor Sports Game Debuts in Denver

Denver announces a new indoor sport called gle-nag blending basketball and volleyball with a dash of indoor baseball. Devised by Joe Milla and Ray Rippeter, it uses a three-zone court and seven player teams. Scoring varies by zone and end position, with basketball rules shaping play and a ten minute limit.

Denver Colo Joe Milla University of Colorado Ray Rippeter Puta

Toledo bowlers post high scores in ABBA tournament play

Bowlers from Toledo Ohio dominated the two May and individual events of the ABBA tournament. Charles Brown led with 1872 total, including 287, 190, and 282 in singles and doubles with Jack Bingley taking second in the three‑game set. Milwaukee’s D Miller and A Yuhak also contended in the two‑man event.

Buffalo Toledo Ohio Igh Trat Aventa Milwaukee D. Miller A. Yuhak Tleing

Woman's tennis title retained by Mrs. Jessup

In Chestnut Hill, Mrs. John B. Jessup of Wilmington Delaware defeated Miss Anne Fuller of Cambridge to win the final of the women's national indoor singles. Jessup also won the national indoor mixed doubles title later with partner Plamman of Quincy.

Brookiine Maas Mar John B. Jessup Wilmington Del Ateady Longwood Chestnut Hil Misa Anne II. Fuller Cambridge Jessup Plamman Quincy Harvard Isabella J. Mumford Boston James R. Davies Los Angeles

Exhibition Games Across Multiple Cities

Exhibition schedule lists games at Locaturg and Baltimore with players Reading Keber Poppin Cobb Hyun Mattison Roberts Lynn and more. Other sites include Augbala New Orleans St Petersburg and Los Angeles with teams and players such as Yorondo Golling Bassler Stewart Maglian Taan Wilitadig Manton Beaton Beaton and Wilson offering a broad regional scrimmage lineup.

Locaturg le RK I. Haltimore Keber Poppin Cobb Hyun Mattison Roberts Lynn Augbala Dotrow Yorondo Golling Johnna Useb Ang Wodall Bassler Stewart Maglian Taan Wilitadig Manton Wilson Jonen Behawhey Bohang Lon Angele Chicago Verson Coopers Sarasota

Unclear sports and politics ramble with mixed names

A garbled passage mixes sports chatter and political witticisms mentioning Babs Ruth, a congressman criticizing defence spending, a Braves pitcher Opfrodowaki, and other figure references. It notes Walter Camp’s death and Walter Johnson shifting to Florida real estate while praising honesty, plus stray comments on radio announcers and the Warren appointment.

Tunney Offered Match With Dempsey in No-Decision Bout

Chicago March 21 Billy Gibson manager of Gene Tunney announced he had received an offer for Tunney to box Jack Dempsey in a ten round no decision contest in Los Angeles. He would withhold acceptance pending outcome of negotiations for a fifteen round decision bout with Tom Gibbons in New York this summer. Gibbons has been offered 76000 to meet Tunney but Tunney showed no inclination to accept. Tunney willing to meet Gibbons at catchweights or the heavyweight limit. Tunney worked out today prior to trip to St Paul to meet Harry Grab next Friday night in a ten round bout.

Chicago Billy Gibson Gene “Punkey Hora Tunney Jack Dempsey Los Angeles Herald Tom Uinbons New York Gibbon Gibbons St. Paul Gibson St. Paw Harry Grab Hgt

Oxford with American aid defeats Cambridge in inter varsity meet

In London on March 21 Oxford defeated Cambridge by six to five at the fly seven track and field contests at Queens Club. American entrants dominated several events with BR L Iyatt winning both pole vault and weight throw, W H Stevenson breaking the quarter mile record, while D G A Lowe led Cambridge runners. Thousands watched as spring weather ranged from sleet to sunshine.

London Mar Oxford Cambridge Inter-Varelty Queens Club Aix D. G. A. Lowe Ony Wygland

Paffman and Jessup win national indoor mixed doubles title

Brookline Mase Mural Myrs John B Javana of Wilmington and Karl Pratman of Quincy win the national indoor mixed doubles championship on the Longwood covered court in Chestnut Hill defeating Mass Isabella Mumford of Boston and Tiyomos Davies of Los Angeles in the Haals 4 8. Penn State New York Mart Bonn State led with 13. Other results show Penn 3 Calumble 6 PUES cases 1 Byranounce 4s.

Brookline Mase Mural—Myrs John B. Javana Wilmington Del Karl Pratman Quincy Watt Longwood Chestnut IH Mass Isabella Ll. Mumford Boston Tiymos Davies Los Angeles PENN Nia New York Mart Bonn State Altegate Aecomd Ebigh Byraouce

Storm Victims Buried As Relief Plans Expand

Reports show many storm victims to be buried Sunday as relief efforts unfold. Governor Len Small in Springfield received condolences from officials and dignitaries across states and organizations. The Ignotas Agricultural Association measures a $174,000 relief fund. News from West Frankfort details tornado impacts felt by miners 500 feet underground.

Len Small Springfield Hill Ignotas Agricultural Association West Frankfort

Fiendish Murder Probe in Cleveland Woman

Autopsy begun by order of County Prosecutor Edward C Stanton after the Cleveland woman was found dead. Police say Mrs Liska recently consulted an attorney about a divorce and the inquiry continues from Page One.

Oner Hammond Edward C. Stanton Liska

Much Money Needed to Give Actual Relief in Tornado Area

Gallatin Tennessee March 21 1921 emergency medical aid for 24 tornado victims continues tonight with priority over rehab plans. Twenty four dead in the storm section buried with family rites as relief funds ranging from 40000 to 50000 are sought from state legislature private subscriptions and county and red cross. 76 to 1000 people housed in shelters from 35 destroyed dwellings and property damage estimated at 100000 in Summer County.

Gallatin Tenn Mar Tennessee National Red Crows County Court Beween Summer County

Cronin Takes Charge of Pittsburg AP Bureau

A. P. Cronin, doctor and longtime Pittsburg bureau staffer since 1918, will soon head the Pittsburg bureau succeeding acting head Fr Williamson who is transferred to Boston. Cronin has served as day news editor and has been attached to the New York office to learn executive routines before assuming the Pittsburg role.

New York P. Cronin Pittsburg Associated Press Williamson Boston G. B. Littlefield Crovin Thomas’ W. Morris Cronin Nimself

Many Sufferers Bear Afflictions In Silence

Murphysboro Illinois March reports officers authorize drawing 4000 to aid yellow fever victims with funds from Senator McKinley and others for 1000 each. The New York Post band halted a tour and donated 150 to Mayor Blair. Public notices signed by Charmay Levy urged townspeople to report condition to county committees as fear grows of more sufferers in silence.

Murphysboro Yellow Wan William. B. McKinley United States Spols Gald McKinley Algo New York Post Hare Ita Qui Blair

Assault to Kill and Conspiracy Charged

Chisago residents Bhoun W Clark and Pitteburg, plus three Chinese individuals Wi Me Wonk Joe Chun and Eddie Wong, were held to the grand jury today charged with assault to kill and conspiracy to kill. Clarke testified he received $40 for a shooting and $390 for a killing, claiming he knew of an arrangement involving a gunman and a pair of accomplices.

Ratio of Insurance Is Low in Rural Districts

Benton Tl March 21 Officials from major insurance companies report that less than three fourths of storm losses are covered by fire and tornado policies in the tornado area. In West Frankfort residential homes financed by building and loan firms show many insured values near three fourths, while rural districts carry insurance at about fifty percent or less of property value.

Benton Goma West Frankfort Building and Loan Company

Unsung Telegraph Operators Face Storm Surge

Cairo dispatch notes Western Union focal office handled about 45,000 messages this morning, six times normal volume. Operators endured forty eight hours at keys until relief arrived as 1,500 messages lagged behind. Messenger sent to West Frankfort with 800 messages amid overload. Chicago fund for tornado relief raises $175,000 from individuals and industry.

Cairo Ims Mar Western Union Calight P Weat Frankfort

Sewell Power And Pitching In Cleveland Camp

Baseball notes praise Joe Sewell of the Cleveland club as a premier left handed hitter with eye hand coordination and power. Mentions managers Speaker and Cleveland southpaws Shante Smith and Edwards shaping up for the season. Describes camp fashion in Florida and Orlando with knickers and colored hose.

Lakeland Joe Sewell Cleveland Sewell Bsawell Jack Dempsey Fla Joe Tore Banks Speaker Shaute Edwards Smith Sherry Smith Jim Edwards Cleveland Southpaws Shante Boston Chicago Cleveland Indians

Survivors bury dead at Desoto after disaster

Desoto residents gather to bury the dead and begin anew after a catastrophe. Among the wreckage a mother recalls leaving her boy at the cemetery while the community contemplates rebuilding. The colony, likened to Biblical Samaritans, faces dwindling numbers as marriages outside the group are forbidden and the population falls.

Gome Viciinig Desoto Jerusalem

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