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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1925

Page

9

Barnes likely unable to play in Western Open golf

Jim Barnes the British Open champion said he probably would be unable to compete at the Western Open in Youngstown this week after a punishing Northwest tour. The event drew a record entry with top players including Willy MacPherson, Walter Hagen, Cyril Walker, Len Dietel, Mike Brady and Harry Hodges among others. The field will play 18 holes Thursday to cut to five survivors who will contest 72 holes Friday and Saturday for the title.

Chicago Jim Barnes New York Youngston Wist America Willy MacPurlane Walter Haren Amon Ambus Cyril Walker Len Dietel Mike Brady Aly Aeons Harry Hoyapten Bill Ment Haseed Martin Chicuirs Cureterim Hubby Cruickshank Oklahoma

Black man struck and killed by Chesapeake & Ohio train

A Black man identified as Craftey Tavis, 40, residence unknown, was fatally struck by Chesapeake & Ohio passenger train No. 3 near South Slide South Ruffner early yesterday. He suffered a broken neck and other injuries, and his body was taken to Harvey & Harden undertakers. Identification came from an insurance policy. he worked in a C&O section gang. The body remains at the undertakers pending relatives.

Craftey Tavis Chesapeake & Ohio South Ruffner D. Good Harvey & Harden Mrade Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company

Man Rescues Pair From Dana Creek River Drowning

E. T. Crockett a state compensation department official, rescued Mr. Young and Miss Rust when their water chute plunge left them unable to swim. He dived in without removing his clothes, towed them to shore, and they were revived after being brought to safety.

Dana's Creek E. T. Crockett Bluefield State Compensation Department Mr. Young Miss Rust Salfery Mr. Crockett E. 1 Warner Ian Edwards Miss Hust Chile

Evolution in English City Sparks School Debate

A Dayton Tennessee like town debates changing schooling to limit secular topics. A special committee reviews history and science instruction and recommends Bible reverence and respect for civil and religious institutions as job condition for teachers, with council approval.

Charles A. Seth London United States Dayton Tennessee Vie World Hinevfarth Warlurten Eauneftur Commiitee

Pair of Aces Highlight Golf Foursome at Parkfreberg

In Parkfreberg city, August 10, two aces sparked a foursome at the country club. Burwell, a local automobile dealer, holed a 116 yard shot and Nelson Cy Burwell led the group with the hole in one. The foursome included Sack Marakin and assistant U.S. attorney general John Marshall of Chin ty, plus Charles Jackson.

Parkfreberg Linka Nelson Marakin Ansistant United State Attorney John Marshall Chinty Charles Jackson Apne

Spooky The Street Owl In The Apartment Tree

Mrs Timmy and Mrs Whitefoot fear a robber may be hidden high in the maple outside their doors. Timmy signals to Whitefoot as the pair debate whether Spooky the Street Owl lurks in the upper apartment tree while tension grows and sleep fades.

Timmy Whitefoot Wren Speuley Tina Limia Han Tanger Mrs. Whitefont Naper Loeball Mr. Whitefoot WT. Burgess

Slashed Throat Fight Leads to Hospitalized Men

Report from Saturday's disturbance at the corner of Fife and Sueaaers mentions William Coffman of Magazine hospitalized with a serious slash to the peck and Raghart also injured. Police say six men were struck with a brick during the melee as officers arrested Mosley and another man early morning.

Willian Coffman Magazine Raghart Fife Mosley Cotton

Oriental business draws investment fund from America

A report from Tokyo notes Oriental Investment seeks rapid American funding. Masuda, vice-president of a Duldo Biedris Prover unit, says Japan holds stronger investment potential than Europe. U.S. capital pressure and rising prices in staples fuel cautious, wary interest in Japanese markets and industries, including coal and grains. Investors fear risks amid political and currency tensions as American financial interests weigh in on Japan’s economy.

Tokyo Oriental Investment Sweeqtime America Jira Masuda Duldo Biedris Cha Morgury Japan Headlin Amméertoun Pola Tugiersna Pike Darren Anvertern Doane Gay Que Ty & Steayligs Diatrust Urefean Urkes Downies Wustess Perlis Junerteam Teldde

Fragmented Monologue Reflects Erratic History Page

A chaotic OCR fragment blends a monologue about typing and reading with scattered names, places, and snippets of political and social commentary. The dense text jumps between characters, settings, and tangential ideas, mentioning Oswald, Basil Hayes, and a Green Pasture scene, interspersed with garbled codes and non sequiturs.

Greb Signs For Bout With Burns

Pittsburgh reports Greb signs for a headline middleweight championship bout against Burns. Prominent jurist Bart Tec handles promotion while plans hint at a televised feature event. The touted match promises a clash of top contenders amid rising public interest.

Pittsburgh Ira Chipper Boi Bart Touiny Burns Leavy Webeh Cirely

Phillies Sweep Double Header In Plymouth Victory

Philadelphia swept a doubleheader at Plymouth, defeating the Plymouth team 7 to 4 in the first game and 8 to 7 in the second. Clade Hele starred on the mound, earning a win with seven strong innings and allowing only four hits in the opener. Tarver and Wheat contributed key hits as Philadelphia extended a long winning streak. The Plymouth battering featured four hits, including a homer and a triple, by GelNditg, while Holt and soves handled the battery duties for Plymouth.

Plymouth Lalis Prauiklyn Deeb Delphia Bethemia Awidhames Gesannt Wien GelNditg Mide Uy Bath Gances Philadelphia Pryaklyn Henle Gexenger Erhardt Hubbell Ergy Peett

Mickey Walker Set for Friedman Boat Bout

A garbled note lists Mickey Walker as set for a Friedman bout on August 16 with rival Sater Weiehman. The card line includes several unclear names and dates, mentioning August 7 for a later match involving Billy Wellatt, amid a chaotic, ill‑transcribed program from a 19th century era.

Sater Weiehman Trek Aly Billy Wella Ettiah Ehitmibety Tune Walker

Touring golfers scatter to homes after Northwest visit

OTTAWA Aug 16 More than 200 golfers returned to Chicago today after a Pacific Northwest swing in two rains and scattered to homes in six states. The party included Jim Barnes Beleigh open champion Jack Hutchinson Oklahoma City Western Amateur champion Chick Evans and other stars. Barnes did not play the heat golf during the trip while Hutchinson averaged better scores in the first four rounds. The group traveled about 3000 miles and received cordial receptions in Canadian cities especially Swift Current where 4000 residents greeted them. Swift Current villagers helped by caddies for the visitors.

Otivago Chicago Pacifc Mnks Livitien Jim Barnes Jack Hutchinson Keeke Carter Oklahom City Chienpian Chick Evans Waliers Barnes Britain Hutchinson Bether Melemt Mont Cduntry Lour Swift Current Swift Guerrent

Johnstown Beats Scottdale 7 to 6 in Tight Tie

Johnstown defeated Scottdale 7 to 6 in a tense game at Tounstows Pa with notable plays by Olivares, Kean, Martinck and Verhim. The contest featured solid pitching and late center hits, as Johnston and teammates secured the narrow victory.

Tounstows Johnstown Scortdate

Cumberland Falls To Fairmont In Slow Baseball Tilt

Cumberland trounced by Fairmont 6 to 2 in a drawn out game. Nine muffed chances and nine walks by Cousins hindered Cumberland who failed to hit with runners on base. Fairmont pitchers Cousins and Kress held the visitors to two runs as Cumberland managed only weak flyouts.

Cumberland Fairmont Cousina Sears

Cardinals recall Tommy Thevenow from Syracuse

The St. Louis Nationals announced Tommy Thevenow is recalled from Syracuse and will report in Boston tomorrow. The release also notes Kim Gooney’s option to Syracuse.

Cardinals Tommy Thevenow ST. Louis Ave Associated Press St. Louis Nationals Syracuse Boston Kim Gooney Syracuse Lab

Giants Trim Pirates Lead in Twin Bill

Chicago dispatch notes the New York Giants cut the Pirates lead to one and a half games after a split with the Boston Braves while Pittsburgh fell to the Reds. The Athletics rested and gained a half game on the Senators as Philadelphia remained atop the American standings.

Chicago New York Giants Pirates Boston Braves Pittsburgh Cincinnati Reds National Wan New York Athletics Boston Senators Yankee IhHadelph Washington Porto Alco

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