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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1925

Page

17

Welch High overwhelms Bluefield College junior varsity 8–0

Welch High School Big Red defeated Bluefield College junior varsity 8 to 0 in a double bill at the fair grounds. Walker led the Welch attack with a first period touchdown and a later safety sealed the win as Bluefield, hampered by penalties and poor judgment, failed to score. Jesse Baldwin and the Bluefield defense stood out amid a welch forward pass display and strong line play coached by Eddy.

Welch High School Fairgrounds Bluefield College Walker McDowell County Eichert Offa Eddy Pittsburg Bluefield Jesse Baldwin Blosser Williamson Welch Pitt K Sanders Inesman Spangler

Richlands highs tops Tazewell 31 to 19 in opener

Richlands High School opens the season with a 31 to 19 victory over Tazewell. Buskell scores 15 and Gilmore 13 as Richlands shows strong teamwork and promising form for the year.

Richlands High Tazewell Richlands High School Tazewellites Buskell Gilmore Richlands Richlands Pos. Tazewell Vw. Gilmore Biissescocrocese Kiser C. Gilmore Miscambesoosia Peery Joy Ce Buston Buskell Burface Harris Sriencesrence Johnson Gummery Williame Joyce Lowry C. Gilmore Gimore Kiser Buston Urface Johnson Richands M. Gilmore Peery Surace Richdands Taze- Tims Cree Lynch

Senelado and Primrose Repeat Havre De Grace Finish

Senalado led a nine-horse Potomac Handicap field to win at Havre De Grace with Primrose four lengths behind in second. Big Blaze, from Glen Riddle Farm, finished third as the race repeated last Saturday’s results. Owners T. Wilson Jr and W. J. Salmon retained the top finishes.

Havre de Grace Senalado Primrose T. Wilson, Jr W. J. Salmon Glen Riddle Farm Big Blaze

Roger Peckinpaugh Set for World Series Return

Washington shortstop Roy Peckinpaugh will participate in the World Series despite a slight ankle sprain from fielding practice. An x-ray showed no fracture and he will start the opening game wearing a steel-braced shoe for support.

Washington Oct Roy Peckinpaugh Boston Peckinpaugh

Official Liar Handles World Series Ticket Mess

In Washington a fourteen year old boy serves as the official liar for the World Series, directing ticket seekers to congressmen or out. Scalpers offer sets of two for about 126 dollars for three games, with box seats commanding higher prices. President Coolidge to throw the first ball amid a flutter of sales and eager buyers.

Washington Washington Baseball Club The Inquirer President Coolidge Coolidge

Roanoke College Easily Defeats Randolph-Macon 30 to 0

Roanoke College handily defeated Randolph-Macon 30 to 0 on College Field Salem. Hunk Hurt and Bissinger each scored two touchdowns with Hurt adding a third quarter field goal. Hart made three extra points as Roanoke dominated the game with strong line play and frequent substitutions.

Salem Roanoke College Randolph-Macon College Field Maroons Hurt Victors Bissinger Roanoke Hart Pinkey” Sprahan Randolph Macon Johnny Miller

Mountaineers edge Davis and Elkins 7 to 0 in home tilt

West Virginia University wins by a lone touchdown over Davis and Elkins College in Morgantown. Barnum scored the decisive run as Mountaineers rely on straight football and multiple substitutes to seal the victory in the first meeting in a decade.

Morgantown W. Va Westginia University Davis E Elkins College Rodgers Mountaineers Elkins Scarlet Hurricane Jane Elkins To the Battle Ground Barnum Lert Vaurrin Mahan Toue McHoenry

Promoters of Dempsey Exhibition Lost Money

Rain and threats kept fans away at Armco Park Ashland Kentucky as Jack Dempsey heavyweight champion appeared in an exhibition bout Promoters reportedly lost several thousand dollars Attendance was about 1500 Dempsey sparred two rounds with Jimmy Perdue two with Marty Cutler and two with Nick Newman Perdue nearly earned a knockout before loss of nerves Dempsey left for Los Angeles afterward

Huntington W. Va Armco Park Ashland Jack Dempsey Jimmy Perdue Marty Cutler Nick Newman Dempsey Perdue Los Angeles

Divorces Same Husband Twice in Eight Years

Fitchburg Massachusetts October 3 1923 Mrs Edith E Bartholomew of Loomin ater is granted a divorce from Carl E Bartholomew of Providence Rhode Island in Probate Court on desertion charge with custody of their 15 year old son Curtis Judge Harry Atwood states the couple first married in 1909 separated then remarried in 1918 and again separated January 17 1922 with Carl not seen since.

Fitchburg Mass Edith E. Bartholomew Loominater Carl E. Bartholomew Providence Bartholomew Curtis Harry Atwood Sterling Springfield Leominster Carl

Roanoke Defeats Roanoke College Despite Strong Defense

Roanoke held off Roanoke College as the Maroon defense stifled the Yellow Jackets. Key plays included Arnold recovering a fumble on the Roanoke forty seven and Fraley intercepting a pass to set up a Roanoke advance. Final scoring came from Bis singer twice and aye twice with Hurt adding a place kick.

Yellow Jackets Methodists Arnold Maroon Fraley Roanoke

College football results list with numerous scores and teams

A long compilation of football scores from colleges and high schools listing teams such as Colonie, Swarthmore, Hiram, Newark, Conn Aggies, Wabash, Purdue, Colgate, Rochester, Ohio State, Navy, Yale, Dartmouth, Army, Notre Dame, Indiana, Duke, North Carolina, Georgetown, Kentucky, and many others. Includes multiple regional and university names, with a dense roster of final scores like 60 to 0, 69 to 0, 21 to 0, and 31 to 7 among others, reflecting a broad weekend results digest.

Sepagagne Colonie Swarthmore Hae Hanna Nashinaton T. Oe Tonaventure O Lagara Senate Es Exian Juan Juanita Ohn Carroll Quantico Relian Hiram Newark Aggies Conn Wabash Purdue A State Franiuin Mar- Colgate Clarkson Hamilton Rochester Coater Ina and Jefferson Marietton Amherst Navy William and da Sucy State Duke North Carolina Army Detroit M. Ate Phen‘s Batening Gea St. John’s Bater Northwestern South Dakota Western Maine Ric Gettysburg Lehigh Notre Dame Lombard Indiana Indiana Normal Mount Union Heidelburg Wittenberg Denison Miami Georgetown Muskingum Capitol Washington and Lee Furman Wake Mason Beloit Creigton Northern Aggies Monmouth Vanderbilt Henderson Virginia Miliary Meres Orgie Tulane Mercer Roanoke Randolph-Macon Tenn Medical King New Hampshire Lorwichh Brown Col Georgetown Uni Mount St. Mary’s Ce Citadel Rollins South Carolina Uni. of Richmond Lanchburg Ace Miltenn Je Ae Clemenn Provinence ‘College New York Aggies Springwald Cooper Union Louisana Southwestern Kansas Aggies Oklahoma Yasiones State Montana State University Uni. of Washington North Carolina State Vv. P Hampton -Sidney Mt. St. Mary's Chicago Kentucky

Furmans Purple Hurricanes Down Generals 20 to 15 in Lynchburg

Furman defeated the Generals 20 to 15 on Wilson Field after a slow start by Furman. The Purples rallied with two third quarter touchdowns and a late score while Generals mistakes and poor handling costing key moments. The half ended 15-0 Generals with Furman scoring a safety early.

Lexington Spectral Furman Purple Hurricane Generals Wilson Field Purples Furmans Furman Ee Smith Perry Thomas Harrell Pipkin Orr Burns McGee Leny Duncan Washington Lee Davis Dawson Howe Ilson Barclay Harrell McVey Thomas Pipkins 4Lass Lelg Sampson Stalbans Arnold Virginia

Hamill Breaks Tie With 40 Yard Run In Bethany Victory

Bethany fullback Hamill raced 40 yards to break a fourth quarter tie and score both touchdowns as Bethany defeated Duquesne 14 to 7 in Bethany West Virginia. Sculley scored Duquesne’s touchdown but Bethany’s defense and running game dominated.

Hamill Bethany W. Va Bethany-Duquesne University Sculley Duke Duquesne

Matewan High Defeats Chattaroy 12 0 In Gridiron Showdown

Matewan High School beat Chattaroy High 12 to 0 yesterday at Matewan. Starr starred in the backfield while Maynard and Shannon powered the line, giving Matewan the edge with brisk runs and sharp passes.

Matewan High School Chattaroy High Matewan Starr Maynard Shannon

Davidson Upsets Wake Forest In 7 7 Tie

Davidson college battles Wake Forest to a 7 7 tie in Charlotte as the plucky Wildcats rally from a 7 0 deficit. Greason and Wells score for Wake Forest and role players provide the rest while both teams show disciplined play and no penalties.

Five Balloons Seek Detroit News Trophy

Five balloons left Ford airport at Dearborn in a light wind with a south easterly swing. The Sky Lark built and piloted by William C. Naylor of Detroit was first to ascend at five o clock. The remaining balloons followed at five minute intervals aiming toward Lake Erie and potentially Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Detroit Detroit News Ford Dearborn Sky Lark Wlliam C. Naylor Lake Erie Ohio Pennsylvania

Lafayette Routs Pitt 20 to 9 In football clash

Lafayette College defeats the University of Pittsburgh 20 to 9 at Pittsburg. Lafayette’s Kirleski Millman Gebhardt and Ileski powered three touchdowns while Pitt’s Big Gustafson added three field goals from 27 23 and 26 yards. Officials Renner Sterrett Valet Geneva noted.

Pittsburg Fayette College University of Pittsburg Panther Lafayette Pitt Andy Gustafson Gustafson Kirleski Millman Gebhardt Ford Ileski Pitteburg Yette E Yuteeers Pieia Aieveie Kirleaki Renner W. B. Sterrett Geneva Unos F E. Ees Pean

World Series 1925 Facts and Schedule Preview

Facts and figures for the 1925 World Series between the Washington Senators and Pittsburgh Pirates. Details cover dates October 7 to 13 at Forbes Field and Griffith Stadium with 40 000 and 38 000 capacities, ticket prices from 1 10 to 6 60, managers Harris and McKechnie, and revenue splits among leagues and players.

New York Washington Pittsburgh Forbesfield Griffith Stadium Forbes Field Stanley Harris William McKechnie Division of Receipta Grossa Advisory Council Rigler McCormick Moriarity Owens

Russia fast coming to front as an oil nation

At the International Petroleum Exposition in Tulsa Russia pushes into the spotlight with a delayed exhibit, asserting rapid rise as an oil nation. Venezuela also attends with Senor Manuel Gonzales sending a representative as talks claim production will double in two years and rise sharply this year.

Russia Tulsa Oklo Kentucky City Club Venezeula Senor Manuel Gonzales

Triple Tie for Last Place in National League

The National League standings show Brooklyn Chicago and Philadelphia tied for sixth with 68 wins and 85 losses as the season ends. Each team has one game left to play and a final position tie is likely. The Braves clinched fifth by defeating Brooklyn.

New York Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia Braves Robins

Pirates and Senators Vie In World Series Preview

With the World Series set to begin next Wednesday in Pittsburgh, the Pirates appear slight favorites over the Washington Senators. Injuries to Washington players and Johnson Coveleiski's pitching mix shape bets as fans await ticket demand and a likely six game set.

New York Major League Baseball Pittsburgh Washington Pirates Wall Street

Bluefield College Routs East Tennessee Teachers at Home

Bluefield College defeated East Tennessee Teachers College two touchdowns in each of the first two periods at the fairgrounds with Kenny kicking both goals. The Bluefield defense shut down Tennessee early as Boswell led the visiting squad while Swisher, Groseclose, and Kenny starred in the running game and on defense.

Bluefield College East Tennessee Teachers’ College Fairgrounds Sam Pmaweller Kenny McGregor K. Smith Jett Swisher Tennessee Bluefield Boys Bluefield Boswell Wood Hutchinson Carey Collier Tony Lotato Little Blosser Poanesges Ose Roswell Oyun Pe Hessee Bluefeld Lotito Poco Luefield Cegr Kenny Fumb Jee McGi Tip Pont Pee Oewank Ry Broratilyanes Ts Pot ‘Feoneanes le Speier Omphreys

Virginia Tech Triumphs Over Hampden-Sydney 13-3 in Thrilling Contest

Virginia Tech defeated Hampden Sydney 13 to 3 in Blacksburg. Alexander kicked a 30 yard drop goal in his first game as Tech builds a late rally in the second half while Barre and Bond ignite a ground assault to seal the victory.

Virginia Tech Hampton Sidney Blacksburg Hampden Sidney Presbyterians Alexander Bernier Tigers Anderson Gobblers Tiger Bond Robinson Barre Fighting Tigers Brinser Palmer Brines Dudley Jones Moss Elsbeck Faulkner Ernie Bond Moran Holly Ray Greene Miles Tech Vv. PL Jones Faulkner Lyons

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