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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1933

Page

11

Sand Fork Stars Form Basket Team

Sand Fork WV Dec 1 The Band Park Independents, a top central West Virginia independent basketball unit, are practicing and shaping up for winter play. The roster includes Wilson, Harvey, Shock, O Burke, H Burke, Spicer and Radcliff with Spicer a Sand Fork and Glenville Teachers alum.

Sand Fork Band Park Hal Independents Summerville H. Burke Nate Robrbough Famous Pioneers Hervey Shock O. Burke Radcliff Harale Burke Carlton Spicer

300 More Men To Start Work In Kanawha County

More than 30 workers begin civil works in Kanawha county. Projects include Cedar Grove street improvements about 100 men, painting at the capitol zuen, road work along Withers creek Hughes creek and Kellys creek, and Elk river foot bridge at Falling Rock. Total projects under way number about 08. County official Brawley said a committee meeting was held to consider Pratt and other sites.

Kanawha County Cedar Grove Zuen Withers Creek Hughes Creek Kellys Creek Elk River Felling Rock Kanawhy County Capitol Federal Robert M. Brawley County Civilworks Project Committee Pratt

Dies in Accident Kills Ferdinand Fisher at Wheeling

Ferdinand Fisher aged 70, father of Magistrate Carl Fisher of Wheeling, was struck and killed today by a motor vehicle. The driver, John Phemester, was not held. witnesses say the aged man walked into the street before the car.

Ferdinand Fisher Carl Fisher Wheeling John Phemester

Yearly Review of Sports Crowned Three Sport Kings in June

Three new champions emerged in June across major sports. Jack Crawford defeated Henri Cochet in Paris to win the French Championships tennis final. Johnny Goodman led with 287 in the U.S. Open golf at Chicago, one stroke ahead of Ralph Guldahl. Primo Carnera won the world heavyweight title in Long Island City by stopping Jack Sharkey in round six. Other notable June results include Khayyam winning the American Derby, Max Baer knocking out Max Schmeling in New York, and England taking the Ryder Cup in Southport.

France Jack Crawford Henri Cochet Chicago Johnny Goodman Omaha Ralph Guldahl Long Island City Primo Carriera Jack Sharkey Mr. Khayyam Max Baer Max Schmeling New York Walter Johnson Cleveland American League Baseball Club Roger Peckinpaugh New York Giants Sam Leslie Brooklyn Lefty Odoul Lefty Clark Jesse Owens Cleveland East Technical High School Patsy Petroni Johnny Risko Cleveland Tommy Lough

Mack's plan for a new pitching core and catcher goals

Mack outlines club needs after 1914 split as he eyes a first class catcher and more pitchers. He explains selling stars to rebuild payroll and pitching staff, noting Roy Mahaffey as only veteran. He aimed to keep Grove, but trading Cochrane and Bishop was to boost positions.

Mack Charles Berry Chicago Earnshaw Cochrane Roy Mahaffey Meek Bishop Walberg Mickey Tigers Bighop A’s

Tropical Snake Enters City in Banana Crate

A three foot tropical snake arrived in Lewis Street at the Chesapeake and Ohio freight station in a banana crate from Central America. The snake was viewed in a billiard parlor window before being prepared for preservation by Bowtie. The item reflects irregular transport and post arrival handling practices.

North America Ochasepeake

Elkview and Poca To Open Basketball Season

Elkview hosts Poca today as Elk Herd opens its season after Poca played once. Condi Caddon notes speed but Jacks lack of game experience. likely starters include Williams Fresher Jones Davis Wedge Sampson Couch Pauley Laccas Pierson. A junior high clash Dunbar vs Dunbar precedes.

Gazette Elkview The Elk Herd Poca Poca High School Pooa Herd Condi Caddon Jacks Williams Fresher Jones Davis Wedge Sampson Couch Pauley Laccas Pierson Chandler Dunber

Ten elected to voting list from Hubbell lineup

The article lists the first ten vote getters in order with names and sports including Carl Hubbell and Jack Buckler, noting standings for dack Lovelock, Joh Gondman, Free Perry, Bo Terry, Glenn Cunningham, Barney Ross, and others.

Gorton Warburten Army Jack Buckler Les Carl Hubbell Dack Lovelock Joh Gondman Free Perry Bo Terry Glenn Cunningham Barney Ross Dack Westrope Jack Densmore Shute Chuck Klein Trvine Warburton

Unclear OCR sports standings and player list

Fragmentary lines show team names, player scores, and totals across multiple groups. Data appears as a chaotic mix of numbers and names with no coherent event or outcome, making precise summary difficult.

Sentiments Didn’t Pay So Mack Sold His Aces

An old-time column observes that Mack sold the Philadelphia Athletics after clinging to sentiment for years. It notes how fans loved former stars, while Mack sought cash bids, selling the famed "8100,000 infield" and other pretenders as he moved to rebuild with a new lineup.

Mack York Philadelphia McGillicuddy Hisbee Arizona Riverside Cal Mark Mr. Mack

Baseball Club Rebuilding Sparks Fresh Interest Across League

The speaker argues for dispersal of strength among powerful baseball clubs, noting fans tire of perpetual dominance and champions falter. He cites Philadelphia and the aging Mack as examples, predicting renewed attention as teams rebuild and sales potential rises.

Philadelphia Mack

Blossom Dairy Team Formed in Charleston

The Blossom Dairy basketball team, one of the strongest independents in Charleston, is rapidly taking shape for the coming season and seeks games with nearby independents. Top players are noted and success seems assured. Teams wanting contests should contact Cimer Jack at Capitol 31-204. home and home series preferred.

Blossom Dairy Charleston Milkmen Capitol

Clay Girls Cup opening win over Whitens 94 to 11

Clay high school girls opened their basketball season by defeating Whitens 94 to 11. Gross led the winners with a high point total, while Given topped the losers with 11 points.

the Gazette Clay Clay High School Girls Witen Girls Gross

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