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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1936

Page

16

Route to succeed Big Sleepy Glent at Charleston High

The hunt for a successor at Charleston High School has drawn broad interest as fans fear a candidate may lack qualification or support. Several known coaches from Ashland to Huntington and Clarksburg have been named or rumored, including Fay Grone, Jerome Van Meter, Clyde Hutson, Russ Parsons, and Edward Garrity, with Teal and others mentioned as possible contenders. Levi Giants defeat Charleston Greys 40 to 22, led by dobsen Jackson and Gilmore. Carr and Herirc cited for the Greys.

Glent Charleston High School Fay Grone Paul Jenkins Ashland Jerome R. van Meter Recktey Clyde Pud) Hutson Mountain Lions Russ Parsons Oak Hill M. T.hick) Hamrick Grantsville Reverbelers Cabin Creek Eddie Buckle Huntington High School Board of Education Huntington Fred L. Teal Pony Express Edward F Irish) Garrity Hinton

Giants Beat Tigers In Scrueny League Opener At Boys Field

The Giants rallied in the seventh inning to edge the Tigers 9-8 in the opening game of the Scrueny League at Boys Field. Alfred Lowen and Criles pitched for the Giants, each giving up three hits.

Boys’ Field Giants Tigers Alfred Lowen Criles

City Chessmen Set For Portsmouth Match Sunday

Cincinnati chess club lines up two dozen players for a Charleston club event in Portsmouth on Sunday. Charleston members will meet at the La Daniel Baong hotel at nine with many locals joining, including W. C. Klug E. M. Foy Reid Holt Walter Crede Otto Lang and others. Players should bring boards and sets for the match.

Cincinnati Portsmouth Orlock Charleston Chess Club Charleston W. C. Klug E. M. Foy Reid Holt Walter Crede Otto Lang John Wiles Phil Goodwin R. B. Parkhurst Jim Main T. A. Snyder Scietz McClue Allan Gilliland John Ernest Carver Jesse Church Kenny Andrews Marcus Kornstein David Swains Herbert Vaughan Clifton Ripley Ralph Porter George Woa J Reese Funk

Masters of sport miscast Bitsy Grant for Davis Cup

Experts argue Bitsy Grant deserved Davis Cup selection over Wilmer Allison but committee favored Allison for Davis Cup form. Bitsy later defeated Mc Grath in an exhibition as Australians pressed, drawing red faces and praise for Bitsy’s display amid lineup upheaval.

Bitsy Grant U. S Australia Bitsy Wilmer Allison Wilmer al Simmons Bob Fitzsimmons Pooetty McGrath

Cleveland brothers Eddie and Frankie Simms in boxing

Eddie Simms and Frankie Simms, Cleveland heavyweight fighters, are brothers. The piece notes their relation and mentions racing costs for Indy 300 cars, highlighting $10,000 to $15,000 build costs and typical changes in early years.

Eddie Simms Frankie Simms Cleveland

Schmeling to Meet Louis Rival Schmeling Faces Louis Backlash

The article discusses Max Schmeling pursuing a comeback to challenge Joe Louis, noting the $300,000 payday and Schmeling's stance against the notion of time regaining peak form. It recalls Schmeling’s fans and the crowded heavyweight scene, with past rivals Baer and Sharkey mentioned and Louis’s dominant KO history.

Maxie Max Baer Schmeling Louis Jack Sharkey

Podalak to Meet AL Getz Monday at Armory

Palis strong man Podalak returns Monday night to face AL Getz of Germany in the main event in two falls. Podalak will demonstrate strength Monday noon by pulling six automobiles with his teeth at the C and PL Telephone building. Singh Jeul, India 250 pounds and six four, debuts in a semi final against Roy Graham, while Jack Henning battles Whitie Grove in the opener. R H Kyle Jr hosts guests Willi and Junior Triplett from Van this week with a Van trip planned.

Walter Podalak AL Getz Germany Polalak Podalak Getz Singh Jeul India Nanjo Singh Ali Baba Roy Graham San Antonio Tex Jack Henning Kansas City Whitie Grove Minnapolis Minn

Baseball schedule notes from June weathered page

New York report lists joint AL and NL games with matchups including Chicago at Washington Cleveland at Philadelphia Detroit at New York St Louis at Boston. National League features Boston at Chicago New York at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at St Louis with various pitchers named and unclear abbreviations.

New York Aiteberk Chicago Washngton Calnes Kong Cleveland Philadelphia Brown Va Detroit Hadhey St. Louis Boston Thomeson Henry Ceaga Hoston Chierco Benme Ye Lee Pinsburgh Hubbell Balt Vonka Ginevini Alvbight Tnker Schott Mohn Forh Phiilelphia St. Lals Voteens Yx Wirford

All Stars Edge Trus Hew Clovers In Softball Clash

The All Stars defeated the Trus Hew Clovers in a softball tussle. The two teams are set to meet again in a rotary game this afternoon at thr.

Clovers

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