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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1925

Page

9

Tilden Binds to No Interviews in Tennis Tourneys

Aug 3 United States Lawn Tennis Association executive committee holds a written pledge from William Tilden, the national champion, to refrain from newspaper interviews in tournaments where he competes. The ruling cites player writer rule violations and suspensions until officers approve. Future cases may be handled without full committee sessions. Tilden’s case shifts focus to Davis Cup plans with Forest Hill tests this week and match-ups involving Johnston, Williams, Richards, and other players.

Brew York United States Lawn Tennis Association William T. Tilden Tilden Amateur Rules Committee En~ Tire Executive Committee William M. Johnston Vincent, Richards R. Norris Williams George Lott Chicago John Hennessey Indianapolis Cranston Holman Howard Kinney

Dempsey Faces New York Commission Suspension Threat

New York boxing authorities threaten to suspend heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and challenger Mickey Walker if they fail to appear before the commission and sign title-match contracts. Discussions aim to resolve terms with promoters as officials consider an open title status pending arrivals of connected managers and contenders.

New York Jack Harry Wils Willyclare Commignion Pha Laniles Ha Menacer Tank Kearns

Johnston Beats Clarksburg In Second Straight Win

Johnston defeated Clarksburg 2 to 1 for a second straight win as Norton held Clarksburg to three hits. Harkins pitched ten innings yesterday and relieved Griffin, who left after a line drive hit him. Martineck and Olivares hit successive triples in the fifth to drive in the two Johnston runs.

Clarksburg Norton Johnstown Torals Harkins Griffin Martineck Olivares R. HB Norton and Vassey Grimm Maxwell Havanna

Jodie Tossers Defeat Powellton In Pitchers Battle

Jodie Tossers beat Powellton 4 to 1 in a pitching duel. Wallace shut Powellton down until the seventh inning, when Jodie scored three runs with two outs. Welch was relieved by Bashan after yielding the decisive hits as Powellton’s defense miscued. Stone was plunked, stole second, and scored on Baahan’s error for Powellton. Two notable double plays aided Jodie’s defense.

Tavelton Polveliton Stone Baahan Segme Vogt Ceee Powerton Wallace Christian Welch Bashan Youn

Gatehell Weakens Cumberland Wins in Late Inning Collapse

Cumberland defeated Gatehell/Statr dale 7 to 2 after Gatehell weakened in the eighth. Wagner limited Scottdale late, allowing a third inning score. The Teague leaders held firm through seven innings before Cumberland surged.

Cumberland Gatehell Statrdale Teague Tengnow Wagner Scottdale Scottdale Cumberland Thas Rangtow Tul Smith Waenee

Wheeling Drops Eighth Contest in Darkened Game

Wheeling fell to 12 runs as Neel and Wheeling pitchers struggled while Stogice dropped their eighth straight game. The game was called in the eighth due to darkness with Wheeling leading briefly before the halt.

Wheeling Fairmont Kind Neel Neel Stogice Mousser Noel Kress

British Shipping Outlook Gloomy Amid Economic Strain

British shipping faces a deep downturn as leading magnates warn the industry is at its worst in years. Sir John Latta says the English trade is flat out, with idle ships and rusting hulls lining ports from Tyne to Southampton. Tramp owners suffer as River Plate trade collapses, leaving crews idle with few markets. NET MICE AKHIVILS TO BEGIN OFFICIAL wets CG. M. Nethhen, new public service commissioner, arrives amid quiet April hearings, succeeding Judge Br Dp Laws who departs to join the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington. An addition was built on the white houses during Roosevelt's administration.

Charles A. Smith London Aug Britain John Latta Brland Agtland Tyne England Mecca

Remarkable golf shot story from early champion Ouimet

Francis X. Ouimet, famed American opera winner in 1913, reportedly hit a miracle drive from behind a shanty. He drove the ball through a door and window into the green, four feet from the hole, and holed out in one putt. Readers are invited to share similar feats.

Aldemark Francis X. Ouimet Itowik East Teu Clyse Emamei

Alleged Election Slayer Is Freed

James Manges, the first defendant tried in the fatal Kermit election battle, was freed on bond pending appeal after his second degree murder conviction for the killing of Sherman Parlsey during a student battle. He was sentenced to 18 years in the state penitentiary. his counsel announced an appeal and bond would be provided. Dr. Philip F. Schaffer, a local dentist, returned from Lovington, Virginia, after a weekend trip.

Williamson WL Va James Manges Kermit Sherman Parlsey State Penitentiary

School Board awards paying to contractors for sidewalks

Charleston independent district board awarded seven sidewalk contracts at a special meeting with about 60 bidders. Total cost near 215000, with sidewalks parallel to buildings on most streets and a street entrance sidewalk at Washington and Jefferson elementary schools. Also approved a sewer line project and appointed three janitors for the 1935-36 year,George Fulks at Washington Jefferson, George Given at Woodrow Wilson, and Sam Jarrett at Trantow Street.

Board of Education of Charleston Independent District Washington Cand Jefferson Bieh J. E. Robitia Washington and Tefferson School Washington and Jefferson Spect Forluw Iy Trustow Street Tiskelwoh Watts Upper Blydey Woodrow Wilson Jwrier Nigh Arnet High Sducalinn Georke Fulks Warhingtom Jefferson Sehadid Gbusen Woodrow Wiisor

Browns Creek Defeated In First Loss Of Season

Brown’s Creek was beaten for the first time this season as last week’s champion Hamblin Marinet defeated them 18 to 2. Marionet pitcher Heal held Brown’s Creek to five hits, while Marionet connected for 19 hits including four doubles and six two-base hits. Melville Stewart, state supervisor of physical education, travels to Beckley to conduct class instruction for teachers.

Browns Brown's Creek Heal Marinet Wies Bhs Tuain | Indies Marinet Heal and Evans Brown Beckley Melville Stewart Phesien Tas

Parliament enters final week as mine relief aid moves

London August 1 Parliament begins the last week before adjournment for summer. Main business is voting funds to carry out the Beveridge scheme aiding mine owners, a proposal that prompted owners to withdraw notices.

London

Premier Baldwin Announces Short Session Adjournment

Premier Baldwin said the working agreement with the miners would prevent a strike and that the house would adjourn next Second City until November 1, signaling a temporary pause in legislative business.

Baldwin Secon Ciiy

Two Miners Die in Wilkes Barre Blast

In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania August 1 two miners were killed and a third burned with four workers seriously injured when an explosion struck the Lehigh Valley Coal Company site.

Wilkes Barre Wilkes Barri Lehigh Valley Caar Company

Explosion at Dorrinee Mine Deep Below Surface

A blast in the Dorrinee mine 1,000 feet underground left workers dead and injured and trapped in the shaft. The cause remains undetermined though blasting is suspected to have ignited accumulated gases or dust, badly damaging the shaft and hindering rescue efforts.

Dorrinee Mins

Mary Jones Leaves for California Visit After Recovery

Mrs Mary Jones a longtime worker for the cause of Inbar and known as Mothee Jones has recovered from an inflammatory rheumatism attack and is en route to California for a visit. She left yesterday.

Mother Jones Washington Mary Jones Cayme Inbar California

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Fto Dempsey New York Commission Mickey Walker Wills Shade Tunney Wailer New York State Sinter States Wile Gens Tunney Wiliam M. Jonantan Dr. George King Francis T. Hunter Wallace F. Johnson Watson M. Washburn Lott Hennessey Willalay Ray Casey Howard Kinsey Robert Kinsey J. Griffin Gerald Stratford Walter Wellbrook Harver Snodgrass Helman Johnston Capitol Barbara LA Marp FOX News Kilkenny Destan Jodie Powellton Gatchell Colts Roosevelt Associated. Editors, Inc Francis Ouimet Aha Kentucky DH. Schaffer Philip F. Schaffer Densist Uvington Virginia School Board Browns Creek Ely Charleston E. T Washington, D. C Honsevelt Duuco Buick Flint, Michigan Buick A Buick ‘Company Broad Street Montgomery Buick CO Montgomery W. Va Mr. Dough Mr. Dubb F. Opper Opper Charleston Gazette
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