McCoy of Bluefield College Wins High Honors on Track
Homer McCoy representing Bluefield College led Bluefield with 16 points and won the pole vault and broad jump while taking second in the high jump at the South Atlantic track and field meet in Richmond. Maryland dominated, University of Richmond placed second, William and Mary third. Virginia and others followed as Southern records fell in several events.
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Homer McCoy
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Mary
Bitesfield College
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University of Virginia
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Foley
Cummings
Connelly
Georgetown
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Bluefield College
Virginia
South
Earthquake Tears Through Southwest Japan Now Fatal
Reports from Tajima district northwest of Osaka describe a powerful quake that devastated Kinosai Springs and Toyo Oka area. Death toll estimates range from 100 to 200 with many buildings destroyed and fires impeding rescue. Railway traffic expected to resume soon as relief funds rise.
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Kinosai
Toyo-Oka
Osaka
Japan
Tajima
Hare
Kinesak Springs
Firea Theta
Mystery Origin Of Tida To A Wave Evident In New York
Buffalo May 23 wind rain and a tidal wave caused property damage estimated in the thousands across western New York and Ontario shorelines. The wave origin remains a mystery with reports of tremors and high water near Sodus Point Oswego and Oswego county towns. No deaths and few injuries reported. ships and waterfront property damaged amid inland storms.
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New York
Lake
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Norial
Sodus Polini
Ariorentia
Oswego
Sodua Point
Inka
Summerville
Charlotte
Rochester
Poultneyville
Point
Sodiug Point
Wilson
Niagara
Coun
Sodus
Lake Ontario
Syracuse
Buildinga
Moravia
Ithaca
Alpena
Mich
Lake Huron
United States Weather Bureau
Énat
Rockport
Kelly Island Lime and Transport Company
Thunder Bay
Yale Rowing Dominates American Circles at New Haven Meet
Yale University boats reinforced their status as rowing power by defeating Pennsylvania and Columbia in a coastal regatta. Coach Ed Leader’s crew showed depth and technique, leading Yale to a narrow finish over Penn and a larger margin over Columbia, signaling a strong season ahead.
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New Haven
Conn
Hive Catamen
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Seermitaly
Yale
Meas
Finlah
Yde and Krause Shine In Debut Season For Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates benefited from two young pitchers in their first major league seasons. A southpaw Yde won 16 of 19 decisions, tying a National League record with .842 average, while Krause matched Connie Mack’s scouting tale with a strong debut, though his later form waned. A veteran Cobb also made six hits in a game, narrowly missing a new record.
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Tose
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Pitteburg
Ydo
Tomughes
Bravay
Yda
Yde
Krause
Hiney Krause
Connie ‘Mack
California
Kraues
Pirates
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Eldo
Scasoa
Sheitly
Oka
Unclear fragmentary boxing notes from a bygone era
The text presents a garbled, noisy reminiscence of boxing and sports figures, mentioning Benny Leonard, Walter Hagen, Mike McTigue, and King Solomon, with scattered references to rings, derbies, and forgotten dramas. It reads like a stray OCR fragment lacking cohesive narrative or verifiable facts.
Chattanooga Southern League Recap: Birinin's Four-Run Hit
In a Chattanooga game, Birinin delivered a four RBI inning powering the Southern League clash. The inning highlighted Birinin's offensive burst as teammates added support to secure the win.
Quiet Saturday Strike Report at Grant Town Mines
A calm Saturday strike scene with about twenty pickets at Chesapeake and a smaller group at Parkers Run mine. Circuit court recessed to Monday as 138 arrested pickets face contempt charges for violating an injunction issued against Eng Jeld Fuel and Transportation, with trials set before Judge Meredith and then Judge Schwenek on a later date.
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Grant Town
Farmington
Dakota
Bethlehem Minga’ Corporation
Chesapeake
Parkers Run
Axel
W. 8. Meredith
New
Eng Jeld Fuel and Transportation Company
Meredith
L. 8
Schwenek
High School Band to Lead Bluefield Parade and Booster Day
Bluefield Virginia plans a Booster Day parade led by the high school band with a handball opener and athletic showcase. Mayor Patty will toss the first ball as players depart from the fairground around 8 AM on Saturday, with preparations for a mid June opening contest and hopes for a string of victories.
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Bluefield
Aelecte
Prince
Patty
Harons
College Cirelea
O ‘Blues
Daneball
Ias
Princeton Power Company
Princeton
sod-Bland
Wesleyan Defeats Marshall In College Game
Wesleyan college team earned a decisive win over Marshall at Buoktiannén West Virginia. Reiter and Barber stood out with noteworthy performances in a compact, competitive matchup.
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Marshall
Buoktiannén
W.va
Reiter
Improvements and league notes amid shrinking action
A garbled report outlines league context and improvements, with scattered team results from the Virginian Rattee International League arc and American Association games. Mention appears of an officer’s wife linked to a government greenback prototype, amid unclear handling and westward recalvings.
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Revenue Service
Former Major Leaguers Play In Southern Association
Birmingham May 28 Former major league clubs turn to Southern Association clubs for top talent as 28 players populate the loop this season with over forty ex majors and many others with Class AA experience. Names include Walton Culver Hall Cullop Bagby Bedient Good Barber Morton Wiler Caldwell Toney Oleen Scott Martina Cavet and Hodges.
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Southern Association
Birminham
Ale
Maor
Southern
Association
Atlsota Sleads
Eama
Jeaguera Ita Xpater
Comead Hrringiam
Play by Play or The Farce-Out Ruling in 0-0 Tie
In a dark late inning two teams battled for a 0-0 tie. A ground ball sequence produced a force-out that forced all runners to advance. the third baseman juggled the ball and did not touch third base or runners before the third out, yet the run did not count. The ruling: it was a force-out and no score, keeping the game 0-0.
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V. Cobb
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Jons
Cobb
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Bates
McManug
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Acker
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