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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1935
Page
7
East and West teams wrap up final workouts ahead of the New Year’s Day charity game. Star quarterbacks and leaders from Alabama and Rice Institute draw attention as coaches assess a range of plays.
MIAMI December 23 07 The Chris O university squad arrived for the Orange Bowl practice after five days without contact due to snow in Washington. Coach Dutch Bersman praised the squad calling them undaunted underdogs. Catholic U Cardinal players prepared despite disruptions as Washington party and 31 players plus 50 parsers observed. Orange Bowl committee expected 12200 seats to be rolled out at Miami Stadium.
The Mountain State's college athletes head on extended road trips with West Virginia University, Davis-Elkins, and others away for several games. Marshall and Morris Harvey meet in Charles Town January 3 opening conference action, as Mountaineers face Michigan State and Marietta before returning home. The Davis-Elkins squad travels through Pennsylvan ia to St. Thomas and St. Joseph in Philadelphia with additional dates noted.
In Boston on December 20, 2020, Virginia Helen Bernhard defeated Hille in straight sets 6-0 6-3 at the covered courts. The event highlighted a premier tournament match with strong form from both players.
In December 1935 the AAU voted to send the United States to the Berlin Games after two days of debate, triggering the resignation of Olympic boycott foe Jere Mahoney and the return of Avery Brundage as president. The sports month also saw notable baseball trades including Foxx to the Red Sox and Simmons to the Tigers, while Joe Louis defense plans and college football results highlighted the period.
Williamson's Hitle pride Custer Perry former state lightweight champion meets tough foe Mike O'Dowd on his comeback run. Perry trains under Jimmy Braddock as fans in his hometown wait to see if he improves. Morris Harvey basketball schedule includes eight state colleges with Salem game January 6 on the Tigers' floor. Four Catholic high schools eye national Catholic tournament in Chicago as league gains national recognition.
A Western university delegate avoids disclosure as students debate subsidization. Officials acknowledge support and opposition, noting the issue heats up this year with strong backing for athletes and open subsidy discussions.
A short fragment describes a baseball or football drill at Laidley field with mentions of players Ashardaon Steiner and Klein Krznarich. Weather is warm and practice is ongoing as South plans a list session and drills, with rivals sharing field time.
An obscure OCR fragment presents a jumble of names and places including El Paso, Lord Yournamant, Regula Badger, and Beekon Dyer Yonder. The text weaves a quirky array of terms, titles, and odd spellings, yielding a fragmented, unclear scene with no cohesive event or clear participants.
Scrimmages at Laldiey field expected to be tough as weather may thaw. Emil Risnary Rich, Belleview back, joins North adding weight and versatility at end or fullback. State road crews sweep the field daily to keep play surface dry if thaw occurs.
Louis Batright tops the gate at Yankee Stadium as a million dollar year, with Tony Canzoneri and Barney Ross defending lightweight and welterweight titles, Freddie Mullerts's European campaign, and renewed interest across all classes particularly in lighter divisions.
Coral Gables Florida December 29 A galaxy of America’s best swimmers set five national and one world record during the opening of the Miami Biltmore aquatic show Adolph Kieffer a 17 year old Chicagoan posted 4x50 backstroke in 5:33.6, breaking the world mark by M Kivokasya of Japan Lenore Kight now Mrs Glenn Wingard of Cincinnati clocked 400 yard freestyle in 5:34.4 slicing 36 seconds from Dorothea Dickinson’s mark.
Charleston letters urge ministers to preach reality over formality and condemn gambling and liquor near churches. Readers celebrate progress, urge adherence to gospel teaching, and call leaders to apply practical Christian living for a better nation.
Methodists gained 6 yards per rush and 1,219 passing yards while Stanford accumulated 1,728 rushing yards and 361 passing. Stanford averaged 309 yards per game, with Grayson and Abby boosting rushing. Defensively, the Mustangs yielded 1,149 rushing yards and 1,120 passing yards, while Stanford allowed 702 rushing and 542 passing. The clash revealed Stanford’s pass defense weaker, and Stanford’s Moscrip kicked three field goals to seal wins.
The page lists fighters and matchups across weight classes from light to heavy in Chicago events. Matches include Angeles versus George Black in Milwaukee for middleweights and Frankie Kaigh versus Herkimer in St Louis for lightweights, with other bouts noted in New York Cleveland and Pittsburgh cards.
In a New Years statement Secretary Roper predicts a broadening of the recovery in 1835 with firmer foundations for economic gains. He cites rising production and distribution, stronger employment, higher consumer goods output, and improved financial markets as evidence of gradual economic expansion.
A provocative House of Lords discussion warns that aiding Ethiopians could incite mass fear and rebellion among white settlers in Africa. The speaker recalls prior English conquests in Africa, noting Cetewayo’s fate and urging Chief Kumale to speak at a congress to argue against resisting British power.
The page notes a timid defeat could be a major blow to Liberalism with some readers believing it signals progs activity behind the scenes. Mentions a Battea pont Srgsataxtion expansion to support Roosevelt and references N A Goloventa, an 83 year old pastor from the Sebes opel shipyards where he has worked since age 20.
Damon Runyon notes the Army mule, Navy goat, Fordham ram, and other school mascots, criticizing the use of animals in football pageantry. He argues mascots suffer and urges kinder treatment, contrasting attitudes at West Point, Annapolis, and other institutions with the spectacle of games.
Greenfield December 29. Flames engulfed the Greenfield Record Gazette plant as the roof collapsed and debris trapped three firemen in the composing room. Captains Charles L. Ricker and Robert T. Mayers and Hoseman Herman Streeter escaped after the ceiling gave way. Estimated damage ranged from 50,000 to 75,000 dollars. cause of the blaze was not determined.
Mrs. Gertrude Burford died last night after a long illness at a local hospital. Survived by three sons Harold of California Hershel of South Charleston Herbert of Rocky Fork and a sister Mrs Meek Roberts of Nitro. Funeral services will be at 2 tomorrow at the residence. Burial will be in the family cemetery.
Mrs Blagg Slightly Hart sustained a leg injury in an auto crash yesterday afternoon. Police report the vehicle was driven by her husband Dr V Blagg of South Charleston. The Blagg auto skidded into a car driven by G E Riveteed on the 1700 block of Me n the beest.
Unclear rain disrupted the golf meet causing delays and sloppy greens. The field included players like Smith and Chic and the event progressed to the ninth heat day before some were halted.
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