Reds edge All-Stars 2 0 in coalfield exhibition
Red pitching dominant as Mays fanned nineteen in a 2 0 win over the All-Stars at Coalwood. Hargrave scored the first run after a grounder mishap, and a seventh inning run sealed the victory as Reds limited stars to seven hits. Jennings to pitch again at Pocahontas. World series results to be announced.
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Coalfield
Cincinnati Reds
Coalwood
Pocahontas
Jennings
Reds
Pocahontas Field
McMillan
Norfolk and Western Shop
Opening Game Faces Walter Johnson Versus Lee Meadows
Baseball preview notes Walter Johnson to face Lee Meadows in the opening game with Sam Rice moved to center to relieve Bart McNeely. Pittsburg fans expect a strong Pirates lineup led by Cuyler Carey Traynor Wright and Barnhart backed by a deep pitching staff including Coveleskie and Reuther.
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Sam Rice
Bart McNeely
Rawlings
Pittsburg
Senators
Pirate
Cuyler
Carey
Traynor
Wright
Barnhart
Pirates
Johnson
Coveleskie
Meadows
Vic Aldridge
Washington
Tharee
Dutch Reuther
Emil Yde
Portsider
Aileen Guy Wins Kentucky Futurity at Lexington
Aileen Guy driven by Ben White captured the $14,000 Kentucky futurity in Lexington. She dominated each heat by large margins over Guy Ozark, while Ribbon Cane won the Lafayette stake for 2:09 pacers. Jean Grattan upset Miss Czar Moko in the 2:12 pace. Oscawanna took the 2:06 trot. Also, three Dodgers pitchers signed with the Nationals for 1926.
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Lexington
Aileen Guy
Ben White
Kentucky
Guy Ozark
Lafayette
Ribbon Cane
Mountain Lions Face Carson Newman in Tough Test
Coach Jackson’s Mountain Lions prepare for a stiff challenge against Carson-Newman College on the Blue Field. Tennessee’s squad is favored after an impressive three season run. Carson-Newman boasts veterans Mudford Hass Abbott and others, aiming to upset West Virginia and prove their strength.
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Fighting Mountain Lions
Carson- Newman College
Bluefield Fairgrounds
Tennessee
Carson Newman
Centre College
Carson-Newman
Parsons
South
Fighting Generals
Washington and Lee University
West Virginia
Washington and Lee
Praying Parsons
Jefferson City
Tenn
Bewanee University
Lake Russell
Senatee
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt
Minnesota
Illinois
Red Grange
Leftwich
Abbott
Rule
Southerland
Mudford
Hass
Menabb
Careen- Newman
Mountain Lions
Dame Fortune
Concord
Big Green
Marshall
Flanagan
Hankey
Hendrickson
Arnett
Offa
Yeager
Kessler
Wisler
George Stallings Eyeing Cubs Manager Job
Reports say George Stallings will replace George Gibson as Chicago Cubs manager. Stallings denies signing with the Cubs and says he will remain with the Rochester club in the International League next year.
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New York
George Stallings
George Gibson
Chicago Nationals
Stallings
William Veeck
Cubs
Chicago
Walter
Rabbit) Maranrillo
Gibson
Rochester
WY. Y
George
Mountain Lions Prepping for Big Bluefield Crowd
The Mountain Lions boast a cadre of capable veterans led by Kessler with others from last season in Bluefield. Arrangements are under way to handle what could be the largest crowd to attend a football game in Bluefield.
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Jefferys
Mountain Lions
Kessler
Bluefield
Braves and Dodgers reportedly trade players in major swap
A Brooklyn and Boston NL deal is reported to send Eddie Brown Zack Taylor and Jimmy Johnston to the Dodgers in exchange for Jess Barnes Mickey O Neil and A G Pellx. No money changing hands, with formal announcement withheld by Brooklyn official Wilbert Robinson.
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Pittehure
Brooklyn
Boston
Braves
Eddie Brown
Zack Taylor
Jimmy Johnston
Jess Barnes
Mickey O'Neil
A. G. Pellx
Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn Sub
Emil E. Fuchs
Sald
O'Neill
Taylor
Barnes
New York
Johnston
Brown
Felix
Dempsey Plans to Stump for Friend in Salt Lake City
Jack Dempsey says he will return to Salt Lake City to stump for Berkley Olson a candidate for city commissioner in the November election. He stopped in transit to Los Angeles from the east and plans to use his band for vote getting. Kirkland Wash N M Grant hunter plans a light walk for gasoline remains with mule in Ford truck during hunting trip.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Jack Dempsey
Los Angeles
Berkley Olson
Kirkland
Wash
N. M. Grant
Rook Party Hosted by Mrs Armentrout and Mrs Chafin
Mrs W P Armentrout and Mrs T L Chafin hosted a rook party Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Armentrout’s Fourth Street home. Attending were numerous guests including Mrs W D Lucas Mrs A M Wilburn and Mrs J W Cruise. A salad course was served after the games. The Music Appreciation Club plans a 7:30 Wednesday meeting with Bobby Peters on Vineyard Street.
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W. P. Armentrout
T. L. Chafin
Armentrout
W. D. Lucas
A. M. Wilburn
J. W. Cruise
R Thompson
W. E. Jefcoat
R. W. Honaker
W. T. Elliott
Music Appreciation Club
Bobby Peters
Vineyard Street
Hancock school PTA organizes with officers named
Organization of the Hancock school Parent-Teacher Association completed yesterday afternoon. Mrs. C. B. Hercock was chosen president, Mrs. Paton vice president, Miss Helen Macon secretary, and Mrs. E. K. W. Cash treasurer. The group began its work with strong interest from teachers and parents.
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New Hancock School
C. B. Hercock
Patton
Helen Macon
Mra. EK. W. Cash
New Association to Begin at Next Meeting
The article notes that the item was discussed at the initial meeting and that the new association will operate starting with the upcoming session.
Local social notes and travel during the week
Mr and Mrs Ernest C Bennett return from their wedding trip and visit Bennett parents on AuSta street. Mrs Bennett, formerly Miss Josephine Marusha, visits. Mrs George Strum travels to Danville Virginia to see her sister before Florida departure. Nancy Sparkes of Tazewell and Minnie Sparks of Ada shop with Mrs L M Carper and Mrs D B Cruise in town. Members attend Grand Chapter of Eastern Star in Welch with many named attendees. Bertha Dennis returns from Columbus. H W Bane and Alien Higginbotham visit Cedar Bluff. Howard Thornton improves after illness. Mrs C C Day returns from Narrows weekend. Mrs W W Page and son Laula travel from Johnson City.
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Ernest C. Bennett
Bennett
F. M. Bennett
Austa Street
Josephine Marusha
George Strum
Danville
Florida
Nancy Sparkes
Tazewell
Minnie Sparks
Ada
C. B. Davin
Eastern Star
Greed
Welch
Bertha Dennis
Columbus
H. W. Bane
Alien Higginbotham
Cedar Bluff
Howard Thornton
Frederick Street
C. C. Day
Narrows
W. W. Page and Son
Laula
Johnson City
Radio World Series News and Faust Broadcast Plans
A listing of afternoon world series play by play coverage and evening programs across stations WWJ WEAF WEAR iP KOKA WLW WHAS KYW WOAF KGO KPO. Notable items include Faust under Madame Vinelle-Jonn and Aerial Minarets with KYW’s schedule anchor.
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KOKA
WLW
Social Calls Across Towns Mentioned In Brief Visits
Stopping for a visit at Mrs. Page's brother in law L W Page's home on North Mercer street and a trip to Kimball are noted. Ruth Gross of Maxwell visits sister Mrs T B E Chafin then travels extensively in Williamson. Mrs H L Lazenby returns from Roanoke after the death of her sister Mrs T J Craighead.
Bluefield Institute Delays Big Game Postponed to Institute Campus
The Bluefield Colored Institute cannot finish its athletic field in time, postponing the October 10 game with the West Virginia State Institute to be played at West Virginia Collegiate Institute in Institute, West Virginia. Coach Jefferson aims for a strong defense and improved offense as preparations continue for the next matchup.
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Bluefield Colored Institute
West Virginia “Ate Institute
West Virginia Collegiate Institute
Institute
W. Va
Bluefield Institute
Jefferson
Kimball
Bluefield
Yellow Jackets
Hamblin
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