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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1940

Page

12

Coaching changes shake Kanawha County football posts

Kanawha County boards appoint new coaches at Hinton and surrounding schools. Johnny Worth shifts to South Charleston chief role while Ward Warstrharger moves to Stonewall Jackson as Shorty Fields' assistant. Nelson Bragg hired at Dunbar to replace Fields. Lee Patton of Princeton High is a top candidate for the Bobcat post, with Jake Miller also considered but preferring his current role. The piece notes Worth’s prior coaching at Hinton and basketball at Richwood, plus local reactions from fans and officials.

Mitton High I. Nisin Washington, D.C Garrity Cy Mann Ander Gwinn Hinton Garis Oriah Meeran Cesc Sumsmers Dt i Worth Gwinn Marshall Bethany Kanawha County Worth Lee Patton Princeton Bobcat Lee Jake Miller Patton Flinton Lake

Worth Is Named Coach of Eagles

Worth will replace Ward Harshbarger as athletics head at South Charleston high school. Brage will succeed Shorty Fields at Kinhar high, while Steco and Dunbar receive coaching changes. The Kanawha County Board of Education assigns Brage to Dunbar and moves Harshbarger to Stoneswall Jackson to fill a vacancy, with Eddie Baker remaining South Charleston basketball coach.

A. L. Hardman Gazette Cohnc. Worth Ward Harshbargger South Charleston High Nelson Brage Shorty Fields Kinhar High Kanawha County Baker Ik Eddie Baker Mothaly Woah South Charleston Worth Bragg Dunbar Harshbarger Stoneswall Jackson John C. Worth Ward Harshbarger South Charleston High School Nelson Bragg Dunbar High Stonewall Jackson

Dunbar Grid Card Is Fixed

Nelson Bragg takes over as Dunbar High football coach to guide a ten game schedule never faced before. The slate opens September 14 with Ripley at Dunbar and includes Berkeley, Charleston, Mount Hope, South Charleston and St Albans among stiff foes.

Clendenin St. Albans St. Alsbany Logan

Sandlot and Shrewsbury softball and baseball notes

June reports from multiple towns cover Sandlot softball and baseball action. St Albans Red Bee hosts Mitra Lune at 1:30 pm with details on telephoned teams, while Shrewsbury plans Bout Lick Sunday and Carpe Diem faces Sutter Hill at O Bend Country Club. Dunbar lists Jhe’s softball and Airy Fropebeee’s rookies in forthcoming games.

ST Albans St. Albans Red Bee Tran Jrage Moosania Mitra Lune St. Atbins

Local Archery Club Event Announcement

Local archery club plans a public event featuring members Piente Toray and Hadad M Baal. The notice lists participation details and a call for local residents to attend and observe the tournament setup near Bhivlocen Aree.

City Links Tourney Opens Saturday at Gazette Championship

The Gazette hosts its ninth annual wide golf championship for men, the largest WV tourney, opening next Saturday with four days of 18 hole qualifying. Over 100 entrants chase 64 spots in four flights of 16. Defending champ John Chenoweth and stars like Odes Swerket and Roy Blizzard loom as Meadow Brook’s Kroeger leads, with finals Sunday June 30.

West Virginia Kroeger Meadow Brook Maten John Chenoweth Kanawha Club Sehniler Odes Swerket Roy Blizzard Frank French Rene Meadow Bronk Mus Huntington Guyan Club Krieger Gvestor Gasette Peniain

Anglers Urged to Check Fish Catches as Season Opens

The report notes checks by anglers to report every catch starting June 29 as bass stock assessments begin. Four waters are named Cocmpan River, South Beanel River, Elk River, and Mit Run, with rules guiding reports and potential policy impacts. Local officials announce a $10,080 fine in a Kent County incident and mention a public hearing on management plans.

Astucided Mike A. W. Shisehen Blake Gistee Dewnsienam Morgan County Tempebire Neuniya Elk ‘Wel Polit Illease Tarn Pageik Col Andy K Kent

Lead changes as Thgerness four ball matches surge

The sixth annual Thgerness four ball event turns chaotic with five matches completed. Henry Picard and Johnny Ree show strong play while Timms and Duck Men face decisive outcomes. Livesey and Sarazen pair, Hagen and Nelson also feature as teams contend in a crowded field.

Henry Picard Johnny Revolta Abwork Puce Oled Johnny Ree Volta Teaders Ralph Guideh Wits Linnsein

Valley loop baseball slate includes two 2:36 pm games

Kana wha Valley league schedules two games today Pritchard meeting Wyatt Coal at Laing and Park Your Car opposing Barn well at Burnwell both at 2 36 o clock The rest of the week lists Mon DuPont versus Carbon Fuel at Chesapeake Tue Wyatt Coal versus Park Your Car at Marmet Wed Burnwell versus Du Pont at Chesapeake Thu Wyatt Coal versus Burnwell at Marmet Fri Pritchard versus Park Your Car at Chesapeake

Kanawha Valley League Pritchard Wyatt Coal Laing Barnwell Burnwell duPont Carbon Fuel Chesapeake Marmet du Pont Wryatt Coal Chesaprake

Arnovich to Cincinnati Giants and New York links

Disjointed text indicates player Arnovich linked to Cincinnati and Tony to Giants with scattered names and roles. Mentions Gerry Nugent and Philadelphia context, plus unsettled references to trades, salaries, and roster notes.

Arnovich Cincinnat Tony Giants

Rule Books For Soap Box Derby Ready For Distribution

Southern West Virginia 1990 Soap Box Derby officials announce rule books and entry blanks ready from Chevrolet dealers. Details include age limits and changes to rules, with Derby chairmen and Chevrolet zone office coordinating the distribution and race preparations.

West Virginia Chevrolet Tee Charleston Ruben Walker Marlin Company South Charlestoun Wook Otters Bastian C. M. Higginbotham Rhodes-Wallt'r Wold Hirst Works Bete Denky Phon Iran

Berg Beaten By Jameson In Trans Mississippi Final

Betty Jameson of San Antonio defeated defending champion Patty Bore 2 up in an 86 hole Trans Mississippi championship match at Glen Echo. Jameson led at the seventeenth, parred the 18th to seal the win, finishing four over par 146. Bore finished with 13 birdies and seven pars for 74 par.

ST Louis Betty Jameson San Antonio Glen Echo Patty Bore Betty Patty

Kohlbecker Wins Shoot at Charleston Gun Club Meet

Kohlbecker topped the Charleston Gun Club weekly shoot posting 48550 in singles. LaFollette captured the handicap and Omer Given led doubles captures with top marks by rival shooters in yardage trials. Notable scores include Syigl Konteck 48, Ecker 45, Spalding 45, and LaFollette 43.

F. L. Kohlbecker Charleston J. A LaFallette Omer Iinors Reyes Syigl Konteck Mt Sparke Matis J. Wo Kerk W. B. Strong Wolfe Nile Clark Teresa Seoneperd Hl Ecker W. E. Spalding A. LaFollette Qmre Civen Miller Cohen Tiny Cavendisl Gi Speed Raylor Mansieno J. A. J.aPol- Inte Spalding H. EL Boal T.A Dawiel Omer Toy Larsenie Erker B.S

Brooklyn Dodgers Beat Reds In 11-6 Scoring Outburst

Brooklyn's Dodgers crushed Cincinnati 11 to 6 on June 15, piling up 14 hits to extend their NL lead to two games. Bucky Walters struggled, yielding three runs in early innings, while Ermie Lombardi and others powered the Reds with four homers. Tot Pressner earned his third win for Brooklyn, despite a late Reds rally.

Roqklyn Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Reds New York Giants Bucky Walters Walters Cincinnati Ermie Lombardi Tex Carleton Tot Pressner Helings MO McCormick Batt McCormick Lombardi Craft Rigo. Walker Vosmik Medwick Pielps Cojentert Ourpeln Lombard Frey Joost Riggs Phelps Meawies Camills Is Coser Dutorheruts Wai Y Carleton Frees Nell Watters Shoffner Press Hutenings Hiv &Kircher Lavagetto Wilming Bressnell Chicago Herb Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sos Segon Seris Boston Chicage Cramer Oruhel Ib Finney Foxx Willams Appling Rocenthal Appine Hash Dietrich Diench Quinn Romwel Progres Summers Tune

Detroit Takes Two to Climb Notch in Race

Detroit Tigers win both games of a doubleheader, 11-1 and 10-1, defeating the Washington Senators to move into second place in the American League standings. Buck Newsom and Johnny Gorsica held the Senators to seven hits, while Hank Greenberg and a Tiger batting attack fueled the victories. The opener featured 13 hits for Detroit and Greenberg’s tenth homer of the season.

Etroit Tigers Senators Buck Newsom Johnny Gorsica Hank Greenberg Newsom Washington Detroit Gal Hudson Monicapido Early Newsham Sulliven Gorca Yousis Mecosky Gusenberg Work Campbell Higgins Haynes Hingine Rime York Greenberg Bartel Yor Taree Tarquins Yo Bonura Barry Levis Myer Myer Travis Bownie Gorsier Tebbetts Lev Deira Gelbert Gorsica Stzuck Garira Wren Gorsica Welaj Bala—Gorsics piteher—Heynes pites—Kolls Ormesy McGowan

Kanawha Tennis Club Faces State Faculty Team Today

The Kanawha Tennis Club meets West Virginia State Faculty on Second Avenue courts at 2 o clock. State team members include Goode Wallace Pratt Posey Clem ent L Brown and D Brown. Kanawha team lists Robin Davis Watson Dotson C Davis Christian Seams and Cash.

Kanawha Tennis Club West Virginia State Second Avenue Goode Wallace Pratt Posey Clement L. Brown D. Brown Kanawha Robin Davis Watson Dotson C- Davis Christian Seams Cash

Golf Classes Tuesday for Gazette’s free school

Golf novices meet Tuesday at 5 p.m. for The Gazette’s fourth annual free golf school. Women go to Capitol View golf club for their third lesson with Ted Galligan, men and boys to Charleston Golf Driving range for Johnny Javins. After the third lesson, students await a week before their fourth session.

The Gazette Capitol View Golf Club Ted Pop) Galligan Johnny Javing West Virginia Capitol View Javins

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