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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1957

Page

13

Former Feather Champion Kilbane Dies at 68

Johnny Kilbane, world featherweight champion from 1912 to 1923, died of cancer at his Cleveland home at 68. He served as municipal clerk of courts since 1952 and left a 168 fight record with only four losses, having won the title from Abe Attell in 1912 and losing it to Eugene Criqui in 1923.

Cleveland Johnny Kilbane Kilbane West Side Johnny Irene Mary O'Toole Eugene Criqui France Polo Grounds New York

Retiring West Virginia State College official honored

Daniel L. Ferguson former athletic director at West Virginia State College was presented with a plaque at the Yellow Jackets all sports banquet in appreciation of four years of service. He retires July 1 after leading the program since 1919. Lucius McKenzie announced the award while Attorney William L. Lonesome urged athletes to pursue behavior training sportsmanship and academics.

Daniel L. Ferguson West Virginia State College Yellow Jackets Ferguson State College Ohio State University Amos Alonzo Stagg United States Lucius McKenzie The College Athletic Committee William L. Lonesome Lonesome Mark Cardwell Arthur Burris C. C. Hawkins

Braves Recall Trowbridge From Wichita Farm Club

Milwaukee on May 31 recalled pitcher Bob Trowbridge from the Wichita Kansas farm club and optioned reliever Red Murff to the 24 hour roster. Trowbridge is 2-0 in Wichita and 2-2 with Milwaukee last season. Lew Burdette’s right arm has responded to treatment, a pulled tendon with calcification, with continued care advised.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Braves Bob Trowbridge Wichita Kan American Assn Red Murff Trowbridge Braves Murif Lew Burdette Bruce Brewer Milwaukee Orthopedic Brewer Burdette

Good Fishing Listed Throughout State

Virginia anglers will find good fishing in virtually all sections of the state this weekend per the Conservation Department stream report. Conditions were low and clear or normal and clear in many Eastern Panhandle counties and others, with several counties listed as slightly murky. Some streams were rising and somewhat muddy in Pleasants and Braxton counties.

wWese Virginia Conservation Department Panhandle Harrison Marion Monongalia Barbour Nicholas Randolph Upshur Webster Jackson Kanawha Fayette Greenbrier McDowell Mercer Monroe Raleigh Summers Wyoming Calhoun Doddridge Gilmer Ritchie Roane Tyler Wetzel Wirt Putnam Pleasants Braxton

Hurler Suffers Bruised Arm in Senators Win

Milo Pascual was struck by a batted ball while pitching for the Washington Senators in a 5-1 victory over the New York Yankees. He suffered a bruised arm muscle though X rays showed no fracture.

Washington Camilo Pascual Washington Senators New York Yankees

Villanova Hopes Dented as Sprinter Injured in IC4A

New York May 31 Villanova led indoor season suddenly bogged as star sprinter George Sydnor injured in a heat of the 220 yard dash. Coach Jumbo Elliott said Sydnor hurt his leg but may still run. Holup also failed in the 220 hurdles. Ed Collymore provided a lift by winning both 100 and 220 heats, while Manhattan pressed in the half mile, mile, and javelin as Villanova’s Ron Delany eyed a strong showing despite the setback.

New York Villanova George Sydnor Manhattan Sydnor George Jim Elliott Bob Holup Elliott Ed Collymore Ira Davis LaSalle Philadelphia Ron Delany

Hard Advances to Paris Finals in French Championships

Darlene Hard and Shirley Bloomer reach the women's doubles final by defeating Viera Puzejova and Erika Vollmer in straight sets. They will face Yola Ramirez and Anna Maria Reyes, who beat Anna Bellani and Silvano Lazzarino.

Paris Darlene United States England Shirley Bloomer Montebello Calif Viera Puzejova Czechoslovakia Erika Vollmer Germany Yola Ramirez Anna Maria Reyes Italy Anna Bellani Silvano Lazzarino Roland Garros Stadium Herb Flam Beverly Hills Sven Davidson Sweden Dorothy Head Knode Forest Hills N. Y Miss Bloomer Knode Bob Howe Australia Edda Buding Luis Ayala Chile Lew Hoad Neale Fraser Hoad Fraser Ashley Cooper Mat Anderson Mervyn Rose Don Candy Nicola Pietrangeli Orlando Sirola

Cliff Monk Victor In Skyline Racing

Clifford Monk of Dunbar led the Skyline Raceway program with wins in the Australian Pursuit and the 23 lap feature after claiming the first race in the modified stock class and finishing first in the pursuit and the feature. Charley West topped the strictly stock 15 lap feature amid a night of wrecks and spin outs.

Cliff Monk Victor Skyline Racing Clifford Monk Dunbar Skyline Raceway Bill Britts Beckley Charley West Eugene McComas Bull Sritts Bill Brits Cliford Monk Bill Haddox Benny Sennett Clitord Hier Mu Britts Benny Bennett el Haddox Benomy Bennett Curtis Pritchard Bob Sigmon Glen Dawson Robert L. Wilder Ohio Street C. G. Tarret Indiana Ave Zoning Board Vosee S. Tennant Ghatimes

Crossword Puzzle Clue List and Answers

A readable crossword puzzle snippet with numbered clues and partial word hints across categories. Clues include hints like flying mammal Indonesian tribesman and various abbreviations, showing crosswords style with lengths and letter slots implied by numbers.

Mysterious Cipher of Half-Forgotten Clues Unfolds

A fragmented list of terms and numbers hints at a puzzle or code. It pairs items like Cyprinoid fish with symbols, hints of currency, moral traits, and random nouns. The string reads like a cryptic clue set, inviting pattern detection and cross- linking of definitions.

Public notice of multiple real estate and business sales in West Virginia

Legal notices announce auctions and trustee sales in Kanawha and Pocahontas counties. Items include taxicab operation permissions, sale of properties in South Charleston and Charleston, and two mortgage deeds with foreclosure dates set for June and November 1957. Creditors and claimants are urged to present their claims by specified deadlines.

Plymouth Rymer & Wineate, Inc Madison West Virginia Jesse M. White Universal C. I. T Credit Corporation Charleston Public Service Commission of Samuel Carl Underwoor Carl's Marlinton Pocahontas Gilbert A. Jack Jack Marinton West_Virginia Er & Wingate, Inc Ray Finley FP. Kirk Sylvia Kirk Mae T. Lively County Court of Kanawha Cannlys West Virgine Charleston Ral Savings and Loan Aki Charli Federal Savings and Loan Association Anieren Kanatha Reinia Manawha County P. W. Kirk Paul R. Willian Nancy Boe Williams E. E. Bucy Mardell ‘Bucy F. Rosabert Thomas Hudnall Virginia Street Kanawha County Ee Rich Fork Kanawha Herman Lilly Robert L. Bledsoe Herman F. Lilly Herman F. Sy Nellis Cabe Buan Bellaire

Harrell Nursing Home Special Notices

Room board and nursing care offered at 1314 Virginia 81. E. with specialized services including exterior water heating and Kool dining facilities. contact for details and rates.

Harrell Nursing Home Board—Nursing Care Virginia Boa Ee Service

Lost License Announcements and Local Notices

Public notices advertise license revocation inquiries for drivers and related services. Local businesses offer insurance, monuments, and cemetery products with contact details and pricing notes.

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