Bluefield College builds fast improving football squad
Bluefield College’s Wig blue team rapidly forms with new players and three practice squads. The roster shows anticipated strong line and backfield depth as positions vie for starting roles and a potential offense for Alderson is being refined. Williamson from Maury High stands out as a quiet yet promising contributor.
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Bluefield College
Alderson
Anthony
Carey
Lotito
Capt. Collier
Groseclose Emis
Swisher
Kermit
Smith
Kenney
McGregor
Chick Smith
Jett
Thornton
Laury
Neikirk
Theny
Nelkirk
Armentrout
Gibson
Thompson
Lazenby
Baldwin
Lottie
Akers
Saunders
Collier
Groseclose Bpitzer
Jesse
K. Smith
P. Smith
Blosser
Williamson
Maury High
Norfolk
Local team drills on small field amid practice fatigue
Gregor notes the team trains on a cramped lot at the bottom of the Colle grounds each evening at 3 30 while awaiting access to the larger field after the fair. Enthusiasm remains high as players push through the interim hardship and invite fans to watch practice.
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Gregor
Colle Grounds
Bluefield
Fireworks Best Seen At Bluefield Fair Show
The Bluefield fair drew a large crowd for a fireworks display by the Schenectady Fireworks Company hailed as the best ever in Bluefield. Over twenty set pieces impressed spectators with a “Skirmish Line” battle effect and new nocturnal effects promised for subsequent nights. King Bros I XL Ranch rodeo arrives to perform for remaining fair days starting today.
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Bluefield Fair
Schenectady Fireworks Company
Bluefield
Schenectady Company
King Bros. I. X. L. Ranch
Musical Program Tonight at Edward's Presbyterian Church
News items describe a musical and literary program at Edward's Presbyterian Church 816 North Mercer Street with soloist M L Barrett and accompanist James Elmer Brown, a 13 year old student of Prof and Mrs S A Hance, Bluefield quartette, and Prof Hance delivering a syncopated address. Admission is free. Unique affair at John Stewart Memorial Methodist Church guests include layman led services and flowers for Rev and Mrs Howard, with a gold watch and handbag as presents. W L Willis of Huntington visited Miss E M Masise of Lomax Hospital.
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Edward's Presbyterian Church
North
Mercer Street
M. L. Barrett
Bland Street
Barrett
James Elmer Brown
M. E. Church
Brown
A Hance
John Stewart Memorial Methodist Church
Alfred E. Goodwyn
Howard
A. E. Goodwyn
Mr. Howard
Fake World Series tickets discovered in Washington case
A photostat of a World Series ticket was found in Washington as investigators probe a counterfeit ticket incident before the event. Mercer J. Conway, a hotel worker, admitted to copying a social design while Edward B. Byne considers using original engravings for official tickets. An inquiry by Acting Commissioner Kernan will examine the copy claim and possible patent office involvement.
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Washington
Mercer J. Conway
Patent Office
Edward B. Bynon, Jr
Washington Club
Conway
Byne
Kernan
Incomplete court notes hint at ethics inquiry
Before the nt office he intimated a possibility if any unethical act by an attorney is brought to light. No formal call on the copyright of the ticket was filed, so no charges relate to misappropriation of government records.
Kiwanian Talk Highlights Constitution Week Observance
Bluefield Kiwanis Club commemorated Constitution Week with Ernest Henson delivering a talk on the U.S. Constitution’s significance and the citizenry’s respect for it. Plans were announced for a joint meeting with Princeton and Matoaka clubs at the Mercer County Fair, with A Carter and Jesse Willis coordinating transportation.
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Bluefield Kiwanis Club
Ernest Henson
Dinefield Kiwanis Club
Henson
United States
Bluefield
Jesse Willis
Transportation Committee
Scott Street
Mercer
Violin Music and Civic Notes at County Fair Grounds
The Kiwanis Club hosted a program at the county fair grounds on the Princeton Athens road with violin selections by Miss Helen Mitchell and piano accompaniment by James Elmer Brown. H. C. Weller of the Norfolk and Western Railway thanked the Kiwanis and civic groups for helping entertain Norfolk and Western employees during a system efficiency meeting last week, with a record attendance for the vacation period.
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Princeton-Athens Road
Helen Mitchell
James Elmer Brown
Kiwanian
H. C. Weller
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Kiwanis Club
Orfolk
Western
Zivic Edges Galiano In Ten Round Welterweight Bout
Jack Zivic of Pittsburg earned a judges decision over Easil Galiano of New Orleans in a ten round welterweight match at Queensboro Stadium. The card also saw Wille Harmon and Phil Kaplan draw, and Lew Perfetti defeat Eddie Martin in separate ten round bouts.
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New York
Jack Zivic
Pittsburg
Easil Galiano
New Orleans
Queensboro Stadium
Zivic
Galiano
Wille Harmon
Phil
West Virginian Helps In Retention Of Cup
A West Virginian H. E. Wells of Newell West Virginia aided the United States to retain the Devonshire cup for the senior team golf championship of North America. The Americans won fourteen matches 251 2 points to Canadians 161 2. Wells teamed with W H C Mussen of Montreal and scored 21 2 points to his opponent 1 2.
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St. Andrews By the Sea
New Brunswick
H. E. Wells
Newell
W. Va
United States
Jayed
Wells
W. H. C. Mussen
Montreal
Regional Scores Shuffle Across Southern Association
The report lists game results with Toledo 3 Indianapolis 2, Columbus 2 Louisville 1, St Paul 4 Milwaukee 0, Minneapolis 11 Kansas City 10, indicating a busy schedule and varied outcomes across regional matchups.
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Southern Association
Toledo
Indianapolis
Columbus
Louisville
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Three Marathon Records Smashed at New York Meet
Albert Michaelson led a breathtaking night at Yankee Stadium as he won the national A A U fifteen mile championship and helped set three new marathon marks. A six man Irish American relay quartet clocked a world best for 2400 yards, while Alvan Heidrich edged Boston in a fierce sprint. The event featured top runners from New York and Philadelphia as records fell and dramatic finishes highlighted the program.
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Yankee Stadium
New York
Knghts of
Columbus
Fle
Albert
Whitey) Michaelson
Alvan Heiffrich
Metropolis
Boston
Henry Reischmann
William McKil
Hub
John H. Holden
G Marsters
Carl Dudley
Frank A. Barnes
Helffrich
J. W. Driscoll
Penn State
Paul Martin
Switzerland
Adrian
Italy Sees First Winter Taste as Snow Covers Alps
Rome reports a sharp autumn-like day with snow sweeping Alpine provinces Italy. Temperatures plummet to freezing point and Rome also records a notable drop in the air.
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Rome
Italy
Finnish marathoner surges as records fall in long distance run
Ficelson clocked 12 miles in 1 06 40 and 14 miles in 1 18 09 3 6 to beat rivals by almost a lap ahead of Willie Kyronen. N Y Port Chester veteran finished 12 miles in 1 06 40 then 14 miles in 1 18 09 3 6 but missed 15 mile record by 20 seconds and fraction set by Charlies P. Pores in 1919.
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Paalen
Holland
Ficelson
Willie Kyronen
Port Chester
N. Y
Charlies P. Pores
Millrowe A. A
Goslin Reinstated by Manager Harris
Washington Sept 14 Goslin left fielder for the Senators was suspended and fined $100 after a verbal clash with Manager Harris. A conference with Harris and President Griffith led to his reinstatement today. Harris had warned of no reinstatement without an apology for remarks made after a fielding critique in the game with the Athletics. It was not disclosed whether the fine was rescinded.
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Washington
Leon
Goose
Goslin
Harris
Griffith
Harrie
Athletics
International League Scores From Duplicate Matchups
In the league action Toronto defeated Rochester 2 to 1. Syracuse beat Baltimore 4 to 1 in game one while game two ended 2 to 0 for Syracuse. Providence won 4 to 1 over Buffalo. Reading blanked Jersey City 3 to 0, with Jersey City taking game two 5 to 2.
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Toronto
Rochester
Syracuse
Baltimore
Providence
Buffalo
Reading
Jersey City
Red Fez Shrine Ceremonial Set for Bluefield October Ninth
Bluefield hosts a large Red Fez ceremonial with Kazim Temple nobles traveling by special train. President Lambert of Bluefield Shrine Club accepted invitation from Kazim and Beni Kedem Temples for an event featuring parade, stunts, banquet, and dances. Forty Bluefield patrol and drum corps members will attend the Atlantic City event before returning to organize the local session.
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M. Lambert
Bluefield
Summit City
Atlantic City
East
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W. L. Willis
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E. M. Masise
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Conway Tearle
Claire Windsor
Percy Marmont
A-N-D
Shenandoah
Washington Negro
Basil Galiano
West Virginian
Knights of Columbus
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Princeton Avenue
West VA
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Royal Park
Fashion Park
Thornton-Laird CO
Bluefield, W. VA
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