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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1936

Page

15

Jacobs and Fabyan Clinch Fifth U S Victory at Wimbledon Cup

American duo Miss Jacobs and Mrs Fabyan mounted a decisive win to secure the Wightman Cup for the United States. They defeated Kay Stammers and Freda James 6-4 7-4 in the deciding doubles after a tense two-day series, lifting the Cup for the sixth straight year. Carolin Babcock also contributed by routing Ruth Mary Hardwick to level the match count before the final doubles clincher.

Fens Assie Brillant Mra & Ftey Fabvan Brut Bry Kay Stammers Freda James Missy Jacobs Wigittman Milloe United States Weghtset U-3 Foundling Carolin Babcock Ruth Mary Hardwick Miss Jacobs

West Coast Aces Bid For Olympics

West Coast athletes dominated regional Olympic trials at Palo Alto on June 12. Archie Williams of Stanford ran 46.3 seconds for 400 meters, just under the world and Olympic mark set in 1932. Ben Eastman won the 800 meters in 1 50.5, nearing the world record. Williams and Eastman lead, with trials selecting top three for semi finals in Los Angeles June 26-27. Leroy Kirtic tied Olympic 110 meters record in 11.4 seconds, Bob Parke of Oregon won the javelin with 222 feet 7.25 inches, Gordon Dunn took the discus at 188 feet 1.25 inches.

Palo Alto Calif West Coats Archie Williams The University of Sam Bill Carr Big Ben Eastman Tom Hampson England Williams Eastman Winers Los Angeles Leroy Kirtric Husky Timber San Mateo A. C Bob Parke University of Oregon Gordon Dunn

Lash Breaks Nurmi Two Mile Mark At Princeton Meet

Don Lash shattered Paavo Nurmi’s outdoor two mile record amid rain at Princeton. Venzke edged Cunningham in a dramatic finish as the Indiana standout outran the field, with Lash pulling away late to seal a remarkable performance in the all-star event.

Don Lash Nurmi Venzke Cunningham Princeton Alan Gould Princ Diatt Diana Rey Wef Paavo i Eoght Meluw Bret Almon Indore Madison Urden Ceton Agien Gal Gleim Dennig Lhe Indiana Cunningham Fallowea Gees Induoy Wrigg Verazke Bill Banthron Bill Daly Detroit Eddie O'Brien Syra Premiser O'Brien Jimmy Lucy Uwe Dart Tastesth Johnny Hoffstetter

Welch Favored In Net Finals

In Hartford on June 12 the fiftieth New England tennis championship nears conclusion with Bernard Welch of Rockville Md as heavy favorite to defeat William Reese of Atlanta for the men’s division title. Edith Moore of Montclair N J is favored to beat Patricia Henry of Los Angeles in the women’s final after rain postponed play.

Hartford Conn New England Mason and Dexon Bernard Welch Rockville William Reese Atlanta Hartford Golf Hobey Hartford J. Gilbert Hall Orange Edith Moore Montclair N. J Patricia Henry Los Angeles

Floods Spur West Virginia Fishing Survey Findings

Associated Press reports March floods benefited state streams aiding fish distribution and growth. Dr P K Agersberg and T M Cheek surveyed streams, noted safe water limits, fertilization effects, and rapid fish growth. They urged intact Elk river forest, new hatchery at Cowger’s Mill, and soil water conservation as vital.

Associated Press West Virginia P. K. Agersberg National Park Service T. M. Cheek Agersborg Agerborg Cheat River Whittaker Falls Elk River Agersberg Cowger’s Mill Elk Clyer Webster County Agersburg

Triplets' Loss Ts Akron's Gain

A garbled report reflects on Akron gaining from a triplets game with mentions of NYP, Finghansen, Sloan, Collins, Henson, and Bar on. The fragmented text notes players and crowd reactions, with uncertain dates and places, highlighting a notable shift in team performance and fan interest.

ARRON New York Finghansen Rae Chirean Sloan Vy Belie Bay Tire Phair Jimmy Altuh Collins Wamine Sugar Rain Bate

Unclear sports fragment with names and incidents

A fragmented sports passage mentions fans, a trophy, pitchers, catchers, and a university graduate with fraternity ties. The text is garbled and lists multiple individuals without clear events or outcomes.

Shigeera vs Giants in Valley Park morning tilt

West Charleston Giants meet the Staggers at Val ley Belpark at 11 30 with Yrlees Gilbert and Lewis on the battery Page Reynolds to handle the Giants in a key early game fight for control of the league standings.

Harpers

Goshen Auto Race Postponed After Rain Delays

Heavy rain and showers in Goshen forced postponement of the 100 mile national championship auto race from this afternoon to next Saturday June 20. All valley famous drivers scheduled to compete today will take part next week. University of Pennsylvania tennis players are coached by Wallace Johnson, a noted chop stroke star of prior years.

Goshen University of Pennsylvania Wallace Johnson

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