Mountaineers Defeat Allegheny in Season Opener
West Virginia opened its football season with an 18 to 0 victory over Allegheny College in Erie Pennsylvania. Key plays included a 34 yard pass Perley to Oliker for the first TD and a late interception by Latham near the goal line. West Virginia showcased strong backs Broder and Parley and a tough line led by Hardy Barnum also starred as a substitute.
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Erie
Res
Virginia
Alleghany College
Mountaineers
Jean Weat
Broder
Parley
Hardy
Barnum
Forey
Perley
Oliker
Latham
Allegheny
Poeaty- Ty
Neongouchtown
Ryan
Vilee
West Virginia
West Sun
Sedheruis Dy
V. M. L. Cadets overwhelm Emory and Henry in 46 0 win
Lexington Virginia September 26 V. M. L. Cadets crushed Emory and Henry 46 to 0. Kelley recovered a fumbled punt for a score White added a 25 yard TD Harmeling Willis and backups executed strong line plunges Deitrich Cassidy Lawrence and Nabers listed among standout players Referee Sampson and linesman Skinner announced with eleven minute periods.
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Lexington
Emory and Henry
Kelley
White
Willis
Harmeling
Deitrich
Cassidy
Lawrence
Bones
Emory and
Henry
Seers
Kelly
Nabers
Winders
Son Beih
Kteton
Sampson
Stalbans
Skinner
Dempsey and Wills To Sign Articles Monday
In Chicago Harry Wills will arrive tomorrow morning to meet with Jack Dempsey in South Bend to sign heavyweight title papers by July 4 1926. R Benton confirms four months of talks. Floyd Fitzsimmons to promote the match in Michigan City arena with Paddy Mullins and backers posting 275000 total.
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Chicago
Harry Wills
Twentieth Century Limited
R. Benton
Jacksey
Dempsey
South Bend
Wills
Benton
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Michigan City
Ind
Paddy Mullins
Cardinals may move to Kansas City for new baseball team
Kansas City on September 26 reports Ban Johnson, president of the National League, that St. Louis might relocate the Cardinals to Kansas City as St. Louis could not sustain two major teams and the Cardinals were described as starving.
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Kansas City
Ban Johnson
Eague
St. Louis
Reds to Host Exhibition Game With All-Star Lineup
The Cincinnati Reds plan an exhibition game featuring the best available team against the Reds with all-star contenders from Norfolk VFA League and former Poca Bramwell star Bill Whitlock likely to appear. Raymond Poca and Hall captains are also mentioned along with several other players in the expected lineup.
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Reds
Bill Whitlock
Norfolk
Poca- Bramwell
Giants
Hall
Mnshveteld
Raymond Pocaber Price
Davidson Edges Wofford 7-0 In Season Opener Victory
Davidson College defeated Wofford College 7 to 0 in Davidson North Carolina. A fumbled triple pass set up Davidson’s touchdown in the second period. Wofford outplayed in the final two quarters but could not cross Davidson’s line.
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Wildcats
Methodists
Presbyterians
Davidson
N. C
Davidson College
Wofford College
Walford
Davidson Wildcats
Wofford
A. Wright
Reamy
Whead
Vance
Ritchie
McConnell
Grey
Martegl Bates
Harrell
Carolina
Pittsburg Dominates Washington and Lee in Stadium Opener
Pittsburg Pa September 26 The University of Pittsburgh celebrated its new 2 million stadium by routing Washington and Lee 28 to 0. Full back Gustafson starred for Pitt while Rauber Wileap and Holt stood out for W and L.
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Pittsburg
University of Pittsburg
Washington and Lee
Gustafson
Pitt
Panther
Will
Pittman
Jock Sutherland
Harding
Fleet
Unclear OCR sports snippet yields scattered scores
Fragmentary text shows multiple team names and numbers across baseball style lines. It mentions Louisville Toledo Minneapolis Kansas City and an eight inning reference with Harkness, but many words are garbled and unreadable.
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India
Can
St. Louis
Marpeach
Pe Il
Louisville
Toledo
A City
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Sinin Sapeotio
Harkness
Notre Dame Opens Season with 41–0 Win Over Baylor
Notre Dame, led by Knute Rockne, routs Baylor 41 to 0 on Carter Field in South Bend. The undefeated 1924 squad shows depth with two evenly matched units and new backs ready to fill the departed stars. Baylor, a veteran Southern team, is shut down by a stout Irish defense. one Baylor tackle is carried off after an injury in the fourth period.
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South Bend
Ind
Four Horsemen of
Notre Dame
Cartier Field
Knute Dockne
Southerners
Rockne
Dame
Esquad
Miller
Crowley
Layden
Stuhldreher
Joe Preiii
Christy
Fianigat
O'Boyle
Hearndon
Enright
Hanousek
Edwards
Ocharer
Baylor
Rogers Hornsby
LAPT
Jim Bottomley
Cardinals
Rogers
Jim
Hornsby
Bottomley
Shoot Cancelled At Athens As Bluefield Club Lacks Members
Bluefield Gun Club president H C Wailer canceled yesterday’s planned shoot at Athens due to insufficient local members and travel constraints. A handicap tournament was set for October with eligible shooters to be announced, while inter-club matches with Bluefield Wyoming Welch St Paul were discussed for future dates.
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H. C. Wailer
Bluefield
Athens
Princeton
Eac
Wyoming
Welch
St. Paul
Génelado Wins Potomac Handicap at Havre de Grace
Génelado wins the $15,000 Potomac Handicap feature at Havre de Grace Maryland finishing a mile and a sixteenth in Be -6 seconds Primrose takes second and Ginglefoot third in the race from the card reported September 26 Horsemanship notes indicate a fast field and close finish with Primrose runner up and Ginglefoot third.
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Havre de Grace
Génelado
Primrose
Ginglefoot
Virginia Stadiums for Key Georgia Clash Next Saturday
Virginia prepares for its big matchup with Georgia in Athens a week away. Injuries to Luke Symington and Wood thin the orange and blue line but Coach Parle Neale plans tweaks to the backfield and a faster attack. Alumni from the South expected to travel to Georgia territory for the annual trip.
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University
Virginia
Georgia
Athens
Virginians
Charlottesville
Luke
Symington
Wood
Uit Georgia
Georgia Tech
Neale
Hampden-Disney
South
Orange and Blue Eleven
Georgia Field
College football results from various games listed
A garbled summary of college football results shows several scores across teams including Pitt 28 over Washington and Lee 6, Maryland 13 against Washington College 0, Dartmouth and New York University matchups, Cornell 80 over an opponent, and Willamette 6 with other scores like Waynesburg 6 and Pineville Smithfield 0.
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Weat Town
I Abobo
Columbia
Haverford
Vania
Trainus
Hobart
Pitt
Washington and Lee
Maryland
Washington College
Lebanon
Repeater World Series feat eyed by Washington hopes
The article notes only four clubs have repeated as World Series champions: Cubs Athletics Red Sox and Giants. Washington faces Pittsburgh in a play-off with a chance to join the repeaters, though past pennant winners show long odds. It also discusses Western club appearances and home run leaders led by McGraw era Giants and the 1921 Yankees record.
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Chicago Cubs
Detroit
Athletics
Giants
Cubs
Red Sox
Dodgers
Phillies
Yankees
NATS
Washington
Pittsburg
Harris
Washigton
Washington Rooters
Chicago White Sox
Collins Tribe
Virginia Tech Holds Roanoke in Defensive Battle
Virginia Tech and Roanoke College staged a cautious game dominated by defense. Captain Moran led Tech with key tackles while Tony Geisen anchored Roanoke’s line as both teams struggled to sustain long drives. The lone turning moment came when a muffed punt near mid field led to a Roanoke touchback.
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Virginia
Roanoke College
Techmen
Robinson
Tech
Midfeld
Miller
Jack Moss
Moss
Roanoke
Hurt
Moran
Gobblers
Feld
Hart
Tony Gelsen
Jhey
Greb to Meet Marullo in Ten-Round Bout at Pittsburg
Middleweight champion Harry Greb will box Young Marullo of New Orleans in a ten round bout in Pittsburg on October 12. Greb’s title will not be at stake. Also scheduled for October 7 are Jack Zivio vs Sailor Freedman in a ten round fight.
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Pittsburg
Harry Greb
Young Marullo
New Orleans
Greb
Jack Zivio
Sailor Freedman
Philadelphia
Panthers Jump Into Lead in Dixie Series
Fort Worth Panthers defeat Atlanta Crackers 6 to 2 in game three to take a lead in the Dixie series. Paul Wachtel dominated on the mound with his spitball, steering Fort Worth to the win in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Panthers
Fort Worth
Texas
Paul Wachtel
Atlanta Crackers
Fort Worth Panthers
West Virginia Wesleyan Takes Down Waynesburg 7 0
West Virginia Wesleyan defeated Waynesburg College 7 to 0 in Clarksburg on September 26. The game stayed even through the first period before Wesleyan broke through on a late drive, capped by a touchdown after a 48 yard march.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
West Virginia
Wesleyan
Waynesburg College
Weisle
Davis and Elkins Trims New River in season opener
Davis and Elkins defeated New River State 20 to 0 in Pikins West Virginia. New River State defense held firm at times while captain Parsons and teammates fought hard. Davis and Elkins showed bursts of real football with a 95 yard touchdown by Close and Mason scoring the final TD.
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Pikins
W. Va
New River State
Parsons
New River Time
Pavis and Elkins
Cain
Close
New River
Mason
Tate
Cleveland to report on Chinese round-up
Cleveland reports a state department briefing on a police round-up of 600 Chinese after the slaying of Yes Chock. Police questioned the detainees at headquarters while business districts remained closed for the day as officials sought information requested by the Chinese minister.
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Cleveland
State Department
Washington
W. R. Hopkins
Kellogg
Yes Chock
Nurses Name Parkersburg As 1926 Convention Site
Clarksburg West Virginia September 26 1925 Parkersburg chosen as the 1926 annual convention site for the West Virginia State Nurses Association Officers were elected for the ensuing year Mrs Catherine Trent Charleston was re elected president Miss Blanche Young Martinsburg first vice president Miss Margaret Peterson Weston second vice president Mrs Anna McGee Madden Beckley secretary and treasurer The meeting was held in a Parkersburg hotel concluding session this afternoon
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Parkersburg
West Virginia State Nurses Association
Catherine Trent
Charleston
Blanche Young
Martinsburg
Margaret Peterson
Weston
Anna McGee Madden
Beckley
Trent
World Series comparisons draw good decision between rival third-sackers
Washington’s Bluege and Pittsburgh’s Pie Traynor are praised as the era’s top third basemen. Bluege arrives with strong form in the American League while Traynor is viewed as the premier National League player. Both shown as tangy six-footers with solid arms and reliable fielding. A draw in the Series seems favored by observers.
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Traynor
Washington
Pie” Traynor
Pittsburgh
Bluege
Joe Dugan
New York
Dom
Treyner
Bluefield Rout Over Alderson In One-Sided Gridiron Show
Bluefield College crushed Alderson 81 to 0 as substitutes filled in late. Illingoon and Swisher starred with multiple end runs and a long pass, while Kenny McGregor and K Smith fueled the scoring spree.
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Greenbrier
Coachler
Illingoon
Aing
A Kenny
McGregor
K. Smith
Brasser
Swisher
Chick Smith
Williams
Thornton
Adkinson
Yeeteriay
Tony Loti
Bluefield
Thompason
Alderson
Smith
McCreager
Emsweller
Brees
Yi Chick Smi
Kenny Mede
Tran
McGrr
Bluefield College
Hansweiler
Blosser
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