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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1926

Page

9

Braves Browns Turn Up Heat On Major League Teams

Braves and Browns surged to the front as Cincinnati slip left the door open for Pittsburgh. Boston won five straight, lifting Dave Bancroft’s club to the National lead with five wins in a row, while St Louis swept home games to boost their American League stance. Cincinnati’s slump narrows the gap as Cleveland, Detroit and New York chase, with hot hitting from the Braves, Browns and Cardinals shaping the week.

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Auction Sale of Business Lots at Capitol and Donnally

A morning auction sale of business lots at the corner of Capitol and Donnally streets starts at 10 o clock. The notice highlights that a few good investment opportunities await bidders seeking a lifetime of labor.

Catnte Invest Capitol and Donnally Streets

Blaze in San Francisco destroys homes and injures many

A fierce blaze in San Francisco caused extensive damage to roughly a dozen residences and 25 more partially destroyed. Authorities valued the property loss at about 200000. The fire began in the late afternoon around Ewing Park and raged for three hours, threatening the western residential district. A lighted match or cigarette is suspected as the ignition source.

Ran Francisco Gwingfeld San Francisco Ewing Tjartes Perenne

Dry Branch Defeats Sharon In 6 To 5 Victory

Dry Branch defeats Sharon 6 to 5 in a pitchers duel led by Welch for Dry Branch with eight strikeouts and Basham for Sharon. Final lines show key hits from Lasham Michaels for Sharon and Welch Irvin for Dry Branch with umpires Meuse and Crawford.

DRY Branch Sharon Basham Welch Mix Alte Moma Lasham Michaels Uranch Irvin Meuse Crawford

Belmont Stakes Preview With Son of Man O War Favorite

The article discusses Belmont Park contenders led by Crusader and Man O War lineage, noting the 1980 revival context and the upcoming Belmont with an estimated $50,000 stake. It outlines race formats, handicapping, and a field expected to include Hockman, Macaw, Blordin, Banton, Mars, Chanen Bing, Hapino, Hartwood, Uvste, Amber Jack and Nutml.

Belmont Park Easly, Eeting & New Works Winchester Ander Am Roheme Jerome Park Velmont Park Morris Park Velmont American Tar Ha O'War Danger Saturdas Man O'War Thrasher Maid Atias Crusader American Flag Clace Helmont Alxty-Elght Elmitties

Ruths Six Day Sprint Sets 1921 Home Run Record

A Chicago Time summary notes Ruth six days ahead of a 1921 record pace. It cites Ruth’s 64 aircast wallops and a season total of 28 at bats, with 329 percent, plus his nineteenth round trip in 1931. It mentions Jimmy Bottomstey and Lewie Wilson as other notable performers, detailing home runs and league leaders across the American and National Leagues.

Chicago Mars Idune Jimmy Bottomstey Cardinals George Kelly Lewla Wilson Cubs Dottomley AL Simmons Acer Ant Funes

Southern Association Scores Report

Nashville defeated Atlanta 16 to 10 in a Blest game. New Orleans beat Memphis 7 to 4, Chattanooga and Little Rock both trailed Mobile 6 to 3 and 6 to 1 in the second game.

Southern Association Nashville Atlanta New Orleans Memphi Birminghan Attanooga Little Rock Mobile Tittle Rock

Adly Yeghen Heads Egyptian Cabinet Formation

A new Egyptian cabinet is formed with Adly Yeghen Pasha as premier and minister of the divertor. The move follows a request by the king and replaces the Zagoul Pasta era. Zaytoul Pasha’s influence and British-Egyptian tensions are noted as background.

Camo Ngyim Juna Adly Yoehen Pasha Einar Pasta Sdm Zagoul Pasta Zueinnl Himaalf Fua Yeaterday

Eleanor Goss to substitute for Wills in England trip

Eleanor Goss, who represented the United States against England at Forest Hill in 1923 and has toured the United States and Europe, is chosen to act as fourth member of the American team for the Weightman games in England. Helen Wills remains in hospital after an operation for appendicitis. Mary Brown, the American captain, received word Goss is in England and may delay her return to play. Brown says Wills appears in fine condition for Forest Hill.

Patus Helen Wills Tania Champion Hosnital Appandielt Aha Wzidas Mias Eleanne Goan United States England Forest Wie Eiurupe Sse Willa Wightman Cap Misa Mary Lrowns Mixa Goas Ahs America Miss Browne Heten Witla Forest Lille

New American Music Emerges From Jazz to Melody

New York composers and lyricists foresee a distinct American music blending jazz and ragtime with melody. Notable figures like Gershwin Kern Mauber Jarraubach praise evolving forms while preserving popular appeal and high artistic aims. Public appetite favors melodic novelty within a grander musical framework.

New York George Gershwin America Jerome Kern Sunny Sally Jazsy Muele Bincaita Sigmund Mauber Prince Finvin Compagera Otto Jarsbach Sinae Marie Edwin C. Mills American Society of Composers, Authura and Publishers Eam

Galician Rebels Balk Over Taxes

Eastern Galicia and Tarnopol face states of aloze and etmergency as the Independence Movement clashes with Polish authorities. In Tarnopol a deadly street clearance left several dead and over 60 wounded while 105 students were arrested. Lemberg and Tarnopol see protests, with police detaining communists and a prison siege in Lemberg. Censorship tightens as Ukrainian demonstrations surge.

Danzig Tarnanoi Galicia Aloze Lemberg Tarnow Andrantan Demanatratera Tarnopol Laat Galacia Jaroslav Ql Potittenl Turnopol Hant Gaineta ttxAs Comsmunist

Boxing Thrills Ahead as Berlenbach Neheim Duel Strikes New York

New York June 6 The coming week promises major boxing action led by light heavyweight contender Paul Berlenbach facing Strubing Nehe. Other outdoor and indoor shows line up while big plans loom for the Demsey Tunney heavyweight bout as Rickard and the boxing commission meet to decide fighter licenses and venue issues. The scene centers on the boxing commission dispute over Tex Rickard’s plans and Farley’s insistence on a decision that could shape the sport’s immediate future.

New York Paul Berlenbach Yours Rickard 14 Polhs Jack Demsey New Jersey Rickard Cacs James A. Varley Texhaw Thare Mission Fa Galting Fur Pardensrly Fa Dames A. Farley Farley Bag Harry Whis Demacy Tielard Tunney Jerses Doylwa Farley Tickard Uconsa Tex Jers Lacy George E. Stower

Rockefeller Gifts Help End Church Auditorium Funds

John D. Rockefeller Sr and Jr unveiled a total donation of 360000 toward the Euelds Avenue Baptist church auditorium and Sunday school work. Rockefeller Sr gave 260000 outright with 100000 conditional, John D Jr 50000, and John D Jr further pledged 100000 more if the church raises 360000, as services met in a temporary theatre home.

John D., Sr Euclid Avenue Cleveland John D. Rockefeller, Sr John Pd, Rockefeller, Jr Euelds Avenue Baptist Church John D. Br Puman John D. Jr Utes John 1 Itty Stmlay John 1, Jr Jeaneto Johnstown Scottdale Fairmont Clarksburg Newark Attimora Innifurs Newark Laltimore St. Louis National York

Demand for Antique Square Pianos Surges in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles a renewed interest in antique square pianos grows as studios and collectors seek authentic instruments. The rare square pianos, once common in piano stores, have dwindled due to age and shifting taste, with surviving pieces prized for craftsmanship in solid woods and veneering.

Los Angeles Aquares

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