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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1927

Page

14

Mallory Loses To Nuthall In Wimbledon Match

At Wimbledon on June 23 American champion Molla Mallory fell to sixteen year old British player Betty Nuthall. Nuthall won 7-5 8-2 6-4 on a minor court as Mallory and the audience faced crowding and delays. Tilden, Wills, Ryan and Hunter advanced in other matches, with Tilden sweeping Hughes and Wills and Ryan defeating Whitley and Welcn 6-2 6-2. Francis Hunter also moved to the fourth round with a 6-2 6-6 4-3 win.

Betty Nuthall Elizabeth Ryan Tilden Hunter Helen Wills Wimbledon England Molla Mallory Milas Awions G. P. Hughes Atyle Hughes Miss Wills Miss Whitley Miss N. Welcn Francis T. Hunter A. H. Lowe

Three Held on Murder Count in Bluefield

Bluefield June 23 Police say Robert Wacketh Curtis Wacketh and Marvin Russell are captured at their homes by a large posse. They are charged with the slaying of Thomas Mutter, an elderly mountaineer, shot from ambush as he sheltered his turkeys. James Parke was arrested earlier on related charges. The case centers on ownership of a still amid tensions in Tazewell County.

Bluefield Robert Curtis Wacketh Marvin Russell Paint Qtek Aro Tazewell County Thomas Mutter James W. Patk~ Wet Mutter Masin Qaccaahoe

Minimony hearing slated for next week

J Powell Royall, Commonwealth attorney, intimated plans for a preliminary hearing next week. The statement suggests ongoing judicial proceedings and indicates the involvement of key legal figures in the case.

J. Powell Royall

Girl Mistaken for Burglar Shot by Brother-in-Law

Miss Erma Baker, 21, of Branchland, rested easily at Charleston General Hospital after a gunshot wound. Her brother-in-law Delbert Smith, visiting at Handley, mistook her for a burglar as she entered late Wednesday night and fired unintentionally.

Erma Baker Branchland Charleston General Hospital Delbert Smith Handley

Two for One Toledo Girls Win Every Game by Big Margins

The Toledo High School girls basketball team in Toledo Washington has dominated the season, winning all their games by at least a 2 to 1 margin or more, showcasing strong offense and defense throughout the year.

Toledo, Wash

Believe Girl Died At Hands Of Matthews

Lenga Phares 24 was found dead on the edge of Patmont choked to death with the body badly decomposed. Authorities say she disappeared June 16 and was last seen with George Matthews who killed himself days later after firing at his wife’s bedroom. A jury was named to investigate the death and the body remained at Musgrave Undertaking Company morgue before burial at the girl’s home.

Patrmont Matthews Diew Lena Phorey Conyoner Fred L. Jenking Musgrave Undertaking Company Eee Dormer Homa Fer Urial

Kim Rice Returns as Crew Mentor at Detroit Boat Club

Veteran rowing coach Kim Rice re joins Detroit Boat Club as crew mentor, a post he held from 1899 to 1903, marking a return after more than two decades.

Kim Rice Detroit Boat Club

Tourney Opens for City Tennis Title in Charleston

The Fourth of July city tennis tournament kicks off at 5 p.m. at the Charleston Tennis Club on South Rufner with 40 singles entries and 20 doubles pairs. Top seeds include Pfeffer Skinner Willams Bennett and Staunton. Matches today feature Skinner vs Myers George Moore vs McKinley Sen. Bennett and Snyder and several doubles draws.

Quarleston Charleston Tennis Club South Rufiner West Virginia Charleston Charleston Stern Park Welling Ernest Merl Bill Weaver Dana Smith Andrew Alexander Tom Mrc.Kinley Alice Chop Job Volley Lawford Drive Tilmeelf Skinner van Myer George Moore McKinley, Sr Pickering McKinley Bennett Snyder Saroms Ferris Broun ¢S Welling Coan Wilson Johnson Patteson McMillan Benseater Stine Milken Burner Sam Stewart Staunton Bengtson O'Clock A. O. Wilson Capitol Herman Bennett Pla Mr. Bennett Mr. Wilson Jackson Bush Williama Va Alexander Grosn Ben Moors Thomas Datfield Hutchinson Davis Stephens Tremaine Ernst Crocker Alexender Mitchell Merris-Welling Fatteson Henacoter Samme-Grose Fortis Wilgon Gore-Randolph Skinner Bam Stewart

Foreman Heads West Virginia Christian Endeavor

The Rev. Gennis W. Foreman pastor of Philipp United Brethren Church was re elected president of the West Virginia conference of the Christian Endeavor Union. Other officers elected for the coming year include H Cross Weston vice president Hiss Hazel Fouling Buckhannon medi ate superintendent Os Ransom Dunbar intendent quiet hour Lilian Mc Whorter Huntington fife work rs craft Superintendent Josephins Flint Gassaway missionary superintendent Raymond Wolfe Falfe mont east district superintendent.

Claresburg Gennis W. Foreman United Brethren Church of Philipp West Virginia Christian Endeavor Union United Brethren Church Adamaton United Brethren Church H. Cross Weston Hiss Hazel Fouling Buckhannon Mediate Os Ransom Dunbar Quiet Hour Lilian McWhorter Huntington Fife Rscraft Josephins Flint Gassaway

Furman College Athletics Stage Patrol Of Coach Lavallas

A historical note highlights Coach Billy Lavallas at Furman College South Carolina with a record of 28 wins in 99 collegiate contests across baseball track football and basketball. The summary emphasizes his multi sport involvement and ongoing phase in college athletics.

Patrol of Athletica Furman College South Carolina Billy Lavallas Jon

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