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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1925

Page

13

Practice Session at Ballyard Opens Semi Pro Play

A crowd labeled session at Ballyard today calls for a practice run for semi pro players to sharpen finishing touches before the opening battle. Soren Huntington leads the effort as the event aims to ready teams for Sunday action.

Soren Huntington Sun

New Faces in Local Lineup Stir Hopes for Season Opener

The Shallow well Genztors plan an afternoon gathering in nv Rd for a pre season pep talk to set the mood for Sundays opening battle with Huntington Hoosters. Manager Powell vows weather permitting practice shine and a full lineup including Toots Hogers Homer tin Back, Lefty twols and promising young players like Russell Johnson and Meatwolf. The squad, featuring Kenney, Addie Henney, and Hinton, aims to spark strong play as they brace for rain disrupted days and adjust for a busy schedule ahead.

Huntington Russell Johnson Yestonte Meatwolf, 2 “Kan Addie Henney Virginia Powell Toots Hogers Homer Lefty Leaton Zana Bowers Queen's Homer Martin Boys Orcutt Farrell Eshola Gud

Boxing debate on knockouts and boxing ethics

A noisy column weighs knockout odds for Berlenbach McTigue and others, notes the sport’s heated rhetoric and language issues. It questions behavior between players, coaches, and fans, and ponders the impact of insults on the game and sport’s image.

Ambiguous Finalist Excerpt From 1920s Wire Service

Unclear OCR fragment reports scattered names and places including Philadelphia New York Massachusetts Vermont and Tennessee. Text appears as garbled reportage on a sporting or civic event with missing verbs dates and coherent facts.

Nation's golfers watch Maureen Orcutt career

Maureen Orcutt rises as a dominant figure in women's golf, often competing with men at Hollywood and White Beeches clubs. The New York golfer, coached by her mother, has left a mark with powerful drives, strong wrists, and consistent short game, earning state titles and repeatedly qualifying for national tours.

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Galveston Women Win in State Fight

Galveston residents Joy and Mrs. Stelha Chambery MaGerager win a long legal dispute over land grants tied to the Texas capital site. The Chambers family claims spanned generations, involving 55,000 acres and a grant linked to the Colorado River region. The ruling settles the stake in favor of the Galveston heirs with no further contest.

Austin Mirmay A. Ferguson Texas Galvaston Geneva Port Chambers Citenin Court Fuco Aerem Colorado River Bastrop Ghalyosern Auslm Capitol Chambery Grant

Destruction at Heligoland reshapes island shore

The Heligoland coast suffers massive sea damage with a 3000 cable yard section plunging into the sea and a villa near the cliff torn down. A garden pavilion clings above the precipice as the roadway is closed due to crevices and ongoing cliff fall threat.

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Anglers Revive Sport of Fishing for Man in Bath

Bath April 29 A strange revival of sport as anglers attempt to catch a man in the Bathing Tanks Timidates Ih seconds by Dr Charles Begg a well known angler The fish was Alvert Canning a Batty swine tal marten A Wefoot rod was used the line attached to the head of the swimmer by a helmet and a swivel Dr Rose pursued the swimmer until he landed him exhausted thereby beating his own record from 14 years ago King Canning acted as the fish

Bath Charlex Begg Thia Alvert Iene Rose Klng Canning

America Invades English Theatre to the Extent of Route

American plays break box office records in London as U S imports push aside national tastes. Lane Den rsdn Landon dominates headlines with huge advance sales while British producers chase the next American hit. But anti American sentiment lingers as writers and managers weigh risk versus potential profits in a London stage scene primed for change.

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Nightshirts Return to Fame in Paris Fashion

Ane TANTS and fashion arbiters in Paris regard nightshirts as a global trend revived by new fabric choices and relaxed collars. The piece notes that nightshirts of simple cut and softer fabric have become a widespread style statement, replacing stricter nightwear norms.

Paris Kim Ronlinet Seltie

Menominee lumber mill revival signals jobs in Wisconsin

The Menominee Indian Reservation in Wisconsin plans to resume operations with a new $276,000 lumber mill replacing the one destroyed by fire. The mill will process timber from the reservation, with preference in work for Menominee Indians and employment as a key community source. The project, amid broader tribal industry growth, aims for next winter start and marks a major employment anchor for the Menominee.

Neopetn Wis Apel Menominers Department of the Interior E. A. Allen End Indian Agent Minnesota Menominee Reservation Indiana New York Camuutkes United States Cagety Sayoque Studes

DUTIES OF GOOD COLLEGE MAN TURNS ON NATIONWIDE VALUES

Attorney General John Sargent's letter to Tufts culture leaders defines the ideal college man as public spirited and virtuous. He urges scholars to pursue honesty, Christian loyalty, and selfless service, calling for interpreters and evaluators to guide learning with sincerity. Sargent regrets missing the banquet but pledges support for the message.

Horton Mass Wits John Te Sargent Potts Sarrent Antoninus Tufts

Sporting Pastor Forced to Quit Click Not for Long

The Firat Conmregszionil church in Fre-Mont Neb. forced Rev. H H Kouitz to resign after accusations he attended prize fights billiards and ball games. An invited meeting, a twelve member committee, and a harsh rejection followed.

Firat Conmregszionil Church Fre- Mont Neb H H. Kouitz

Five Countries Enter Far Eastern Olympics

Manila reports that the Dutch East Indies plan to send a team to the Far Eastern Olympics next May. India enters for the first time, joining Japan and the Philippines in what promises to be the most significant games since their founding. Philippines officials anticipate adequate funds will be raised to field a team.

Dutch East Indies Manila India Japan Think Philippines Etwland Philippines Amateur Athletic Federation Jaya

Mrs Coolidge Plans White House Renovation This Year

Washington reports Mrs Coolidge will oversee White House upgrades this spring funded at about 650000. Most funds go to decor and furnishings on the first floor with color schemes likely matching Mrs Howse Vel’s established standards. No major new furniture. repairs include elevator plumbing vacuum system and study updates.

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