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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1936

Page

15

LSU End Tinsley Gaining All America Hype

Baton Rouge November 30 LSU wingman W Gagnell Tinsley, famed as the “perfect terminal,” is pegged for All America honors. The 19 year old from Haynesville led conference ends in scoring at midseason with three touchdowns in four games and sparked LSU’s offense and defense with a 77 yard backfield dash against Mississippi. Coach Ben Inis calls him even greater this season, boasting his polish, poise, and defensive impact.

Baton Rouge W—Gagnell Tinsley Louisiana State Haynesvillie Ben Inis Rice Georgia Mississippi Pat Coffee Rey Hapes Texas Hugh Wolfe Longhorn Iris

Minnesota Gophers and bowls amid final season rankings

Minnesota's Gophers navigate bowl options on New Year’s Day as Sugar Bowl speculation centers on Pittsburgh. The Big Ten limits post season plans while Fordham slips from third to fifteenth, and Ivy rivals Yale Dartmouth and Penn stay noted among the final ranking mix dominated by the Middle West.

Pittsburgh New Orleans Pasadena Washington Minnesota Rams Fordham Pennsylvania Yale Dartmouth Middle West South Southwest Far West

Baseball Heads Meet

Boston Bees and Brooklyn Dodgers face an upbeat talk about the coming season. The Phillies likewise plan aggressive moves, hoping to improve after last year, while the Dodgers joke they will try anything once.

Boston Bees Quinn Brooklyn Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies

Boxing and sports notes from New York and beyond

Boxing's welterweight scene shows fading color with Ross Janazzo title defense looming against Garcia in February. Garcia prepares in California, Partiansus arranging Garcia’s return. Also: golf figures Sarazen eyes British Open prestige, Nestell to fight Del Rio, Borland vs Connolly at Hippodrome, Little’s Augusta Open miss, Bird and others struggle, Vines and Tilden set return from Asia to train for tour.

Universal Service New York Barney Ross Izzy Jan Aazzo Ross Celerino Garcia James Garcie Jimmy McLarnin Gene Sarazen Sarazen Bob Nestell California Pepe del Rio Gunnar Borland Frankie Connolly Hippodrome Arely Tn Grt Louis Lawson Little King Rolfer Little Sammy Bird Ellsworth Vines Bill Tilden San Francisco Vines Fred Perry

Duke's Wallace Wade Sees Duke Fall Narrowly in Southern Action

Duke coach Wallace Wade marks his sixth year with the Blue Devils as players post a record season. A star back totals 422 punt yards on 61 kicks and 149 receiving yards on nine receptions. He also has 16 total touchdowns and a 105 yard kickoff return, while Duke limits opponents to few scores in conference play.

Olues Ite Wallace Wade Duke Wade N.C. State South Carolina N. C. State North Carolina Blue Devils

Penn Coach Renews Three Year Football Contract

Harvey Yarman, head football coach at the University of Pennsylvania, signed a new three year deal. His Red and Blue squad was strong in the East this season, losing only one game and quieting alumni calls for a coaching change after a period of doubt about his tenure.

Philadelphia USI Harvey Yarman University of Pennesylvania Marman Big Red Harman Ssmissal Penn

Six Day Races Rise With Tex Rickard Garden Era

The six day bike races grew in prominence after Tex Rickard moved them to the Garden, transforming a precarious underworld spectacle into a dignified sporting event with high hat patrons and paid security. Early promoters varied and the scene featured rough crowds, barroom brawls, and stern gate security led by Jimmy Johnston, whose policy solidified the Garden’s reputation.

Tex Rickard New Garden Pat Powers Harry Pollok Billy Wellman Charley Crowley Charley Hanson Jimmy Johnston Old Garden John M. Chapman Marty Mendel Mr. Mendel New Jersey Mendel Harry M. Stevens Stevens Harry Worilla Johnston Jim Jimmy Diana

Central Bridge Span Gets Steel Erection Today

The South Side bridge central span begins steel work at the south end today. Crews will tear down the north span falsework. Aluminum Co. of America sends hand railing from Pittsburgh and concrete grid from Pittsburgh. E W Mills will push floor work on span No 2 once materials arrive. Buck Freeman, St Johns coach, will manage the New York Jewels in the American League this year with veteran players.

South Side Alumainum Company of Amerlex Pittsburgh E. Wt. Mills Orth Bank Buck Freeman St. John’s New York Jewels

Modern slang roots traced to ancient Irish tongue

Buffalo editor notes Gaelic origin for American slang terms such as kibosh quid smithereens galore shanty slogan and gabby. Joseph Conboy explains Gaelic lineage of words used in everyday speech and in display at Irish foundation events.

Smithereens Buffalo Joseph Conboy Old Aly Conboy Bulfn Irish Foundation Ireland Norbury Jaudees Conroy Sean Told

Mystery Man defeats The Bat to reveal identity at Legion card

In a main event at the American Legion armory last night The Bat lost after 14 minutes and 1 second prompting the revelation of his identity as Joe Parnellis former heavyweight champ from Mary. The night featured Gotch defeating LaRue in two straight falls and Olen winning over Rothberg after Rothberg was disqualified.

American Legion Joe Parnellis Mary Rat Young Gotch Frenchy LaRue France LaRue Gotch Hermie Olen Minneapolis Abe Rothberg New York Rothberg

Will Ask For Chelyan Charter Tomorrow

Application for a charter of the town of Chelyan is set to be filed tomorrow before Circuit Judge Arthur P. Hudson by W. H. Surface and C. W. Slater of Chelyan. An incorporation election Saturday approved the measure by 251 to 211 amid renter concerns about higher rents due to local taxes.

Chelyan Arthur P. Hudson W. H. Surface C. W. Slater Theodore Keeney Hudson T Ax Ahelyan

Royal basketball team seeks games and sponsor

The Charleston Royal basketball team belated first practice of the season at Baptist Temple gym. Comprised of Charleston High School boys, they were runners-up in last year’s YMCA Junior tournament and now seek games with independent teams and a sponsor. Contact Charles James at 22-903.

Charleston Royal Baptist Temple Charleston High School Y. M

Wild Boars Sighted in West Virginia

Lee C. Johnston of Charleston and Paul Piter of Marlinton report finding a wild boar skull on Elk Mountain in Pocahontas County. The skull shows a hole in the forehead suggesting a bullet wound, according to conservation commission officials.

West Virginia Munta Tenenesere Lee C. Johnston Charleston Paul Piter Marlinton Elk Mountain Pocahotas County The Conservation Commission

Kitegeia Hosts Charleston Lions at Kiwanis Luncheon

Twenty Charleston high school football players and three coaches will attend the Kiwanis luncheon at the Dante Boone hotel. Coach Garrity said selections for the Khwanis squad have not yet been made.

Charleston Kiwanis Club Dante Boone Hotel Garrity Khwanis

Mar Inton Copperheads Name All Opponent Eleven

In Marlinton on November 36 the Mar Inton Copperheads listed their best eleven opponents with players such as Reda Greenbank Sheets Stott Talcott Sizemore White Sulphur Spencer Rainelle Hinkle Richwood Rhodes Osborne Vitello Nutty Clifton Fernse Salisbury Cowen. Best back faced Osborne Talcott and best lineman faced Spencer Rainelle.

Marlinton Mar Inton Copperheads Le—Reda Greenbank Lt—Sheets Lg—Stott Talcott C—Sizemore White Sulphur Rg—Spencer Rainelle Rt—Hinkle Richwood Re—Rhodes Qb—Osborne Vitello Richwood, Hb—Nutty, White Sulphur Craft Clifton Fernse Salisbury Cowen Osorne Spencer

Allotment urged for Jackson's Mill auditorium project

Rep. Andrew Edmiston urged federal funds for a Jackson's Mill 4-H camp auditorium. He said sponsors seek 75 000 dollar grant with 45 percent grant and 55 percent loan, Weston National Bank agreeing to buy bonds to finance the work.

Washington Jackson's Mill Public Works Administration Andrew Edmiston Weston National Bank

Liquor Board Orders Elimination of 71 Brands

The liquor commission directs the removal of 71 brands from shelves citing low demand. Stock of eliminated brands to be cleared, with no new orders, leaving over 300 brands. Items should sell before January 1, with possible reduced prices not yet decided. Christmas stock to arrive December 15. more clerks to be hired for larger stores.

The Liquor Commission Kump Whio Ling

Legion Meeting Set at Auxiliary 57 Housing Piedmont

American Legion Auxiliary No. 57 will hold a meeting tonight at the home of Mrs. Florence Hanks on Piedmont Road. Col. Charles E. Yount is expected to attend.

Charles E. Yount Atuxllary No American Legion Florence Hanks Piedmont

Poor People Dine On Fenison Steaks

Game protectors traced 28 illegal deer killings during the abbreviated season and recovered venison for Thanksgiving meals in state and private institutions. Director V. W. Shawhan said one in eight deer was killed illegally, hampering conservation efforts.

Dees Fawna V. W. Shawhan

New Jersey Solons Set Special Session for Dec 21

Washington reports New Jersey lawmakers were ordered to convene a special session on December 21 to consider unemployment insurance. This marks the third summons issued after a state constitutional ruling and follows similar actions in Pennsylvania Maryland and Colorado as part of aligning with federal unemployment provisions.

Wasiliington New Jersey Supreme Court New York State Narda G. Moffman Jeney Earle Pennsylvania Maryland Nice Colorado Xocla Security Board

Six Charleston youths sentenced for automobile theft

Six Charleston youths aged 10 to 16 were sentenced to three years in reformatories after pleading guilty to private automobile theft in district federal court. Russell Edens and Vernon Banker receive Chillicothe sentences. Richard Henry Warden James Allen Perry Harald Thorton and Clifford Meadows go to the National Training School in Washington. Federal officers say the group stole a car from a Belle driver, fled to Indianapolis, and were arrested there on related charges.

Charleston Russell Edens Vernon Banker Chillicothe Richard Henry Warden James Allen Perry Harald Thorton Clifford Meadows National Training School Washington Belle Indianapolis

Will Hear Combs On Stolen Car Charge

A preliminary hearing for Morris Combs, 26, of Delaware Avenue, is set today in municipal court for allegedly stealing a car from Thomas Layne of Greendale Drive. Layne’s vehicle was stolen late Saturday night and found wrecked in a Tennessee Avenue garage. Police linked the car to a South Charleston wreck and Combs was treated at a hospital before being moved to the city jail. An additional probe is ongoing.

Morris Combs Delaware Avenue Thomas Layne Greendale Drive Municip Pal Court Layne Tennessee Avenut Comba South Charleston Combs

Woman Scored in Face Attack Near Court Street

Annebelle Owens a 29 year old resident of the 506 block Court Street was slashed on the neck and face near her home last night. Police reported her condition as serious at Charleston General Hospital and were seeking the assailant.

Annebelle Owens Negra Court Street Po~ Nee Charleston General Hospital Soucht

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