Old Dodger Stars Honor Vance With Medal and Award
At Ebbets field a crowd of 91 000 watched as Lazzie Vance, famed 1924 pitcher, received a medal and the National League Most Valuable Player honor along with a $50 400 three year contract. Tom Daly Nap Rucker Bil Dahlen Black Jack Burdock joined the parade with Commissioner Landis and NL president Heydler, recalling old days at Washington Park.
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New York
Mayr
Ebbetsfield
Dlazzy Nance
Tom Daly
Brooklyn
Vance
Rod “Bil” Dahlen
Marvel
Black Jack” Burdock
Second Basing Fame
Daly
Ball Park
Fet
Teneh
Landis
Presdent Heydler
National League
Dahlen
Olf Washington Park
Urge Airdrome for Uniontown Moundsville May 19
Captain A E Simonin and warrant officer W C Bailey, from Langin Field, met with Uniontown Pennsylvania chamber of commerce to push for a new emergency landing field in Uniontown. Four airmen on the model airway used part of the golf links at Uniontown Country Club. extension of the course requires a new field. Three sites are under consideration.
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Moundsville
A. E. Simonin
W. C. Bailey
Langin Field
Washington
Uniontown
Chamber of Commerce
Penn Sylvania
Bhnonin
Uniontown Country Club
Aimanin
Troop 9 Hears Campaign Talks at New Meeting Quarters
Troop 9 held its first meeting in the Community Hall new quarters. Assistant Scoutmaster Zandel Hark presided until Scoutmaster Joe Hearst arrived and spoke on the coming election. Beverly Miehie and Fielder Greer introduced their campaigns, referencing last year’s defeat by George Fleming Hopper. Officers for the year were elected including Gus Goldberg as senior patrol leader and Morris Miller, Mendel Carp, and Mose Sluaky as patrol leaders.
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Gus Goldberg
Méndel Carp
Morris Miller
Mose Sluaky
Morris ‘Mexie’ Abramowitz
Kaufman Tossers Win Retail Game
Kaufman and Schwabe and May won yesterday in the retail league games. Thomas fanned 14 as Kaufman’s club took a Til 7 victory aided by errors in the sixth inning. Gates and Milton each had two hits while Dunlap and Morgunstein sparked the offense at Wilson Field.
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Kaufman
Schwabe
May
the & Spencer
Morgsunstein
Gates
Milton
Wilson Field
Kanawha Sportsmen's Club Trap Shoot Today
The Kanawha Sportsmans' club holds its regular trap shoot this afternoon at the Gunrack on the Charleston St Albans road. A large turnout is expected with shoots also scheduled for Saturday and Decoration Day. Tomorrow’s shooting runs 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with dinner served after.
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Gunrack
Charleston-St. Albans
Kanawha Sportsmans’ Club
Rabbit Maranville Suffers Fractured Ankle in Spring Game
The Chicago Cubs shortstop Walter Rabbit Maranville, famed for his colorful infield play, breaks a pedal bone sliding into third base during a spring training exhibition. The incident mirrors a 1919 freak accident. fans recall the event as players tease and perform tricks for the crowd amid the Haven club and New Mavenites scene.
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TY AL Demarff
Walter
Rabbit) Maranville
Chicago Cubs
Boston
Haven Club
Xeagon
Walter Johnson
Rabbit
Chariie Herzog
The World's Greatest at Sports and Parks Folly
A fragmented article ponders who stands as the world’s greatest in baseball boxing and other sports, naming Cobb Ruth and others, while praising Forest Park’s municipal facilities and noting graduates Jimmy Manson and Dick Hockenemp. It hints at upcoming matches and the long view on athletic talent.
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Munighal
St. Louis
Notiam
Porest Vtark Alotia
Tiarge
Munsier Colf
Forest Park
Jimmy Manson
Dick Hockenemp
Stata
Lancaster Vannty
Gertieman
Philadelphia
New York
Dempsey greeted by Parisian mob on French debut
Jack Dempsey and his bride arrived in Paris to a tumultuous scene as about 3000 spectators cheered the heavyweight champ. Police blocked exits after windows were broken, injuring several. Dempsey escaped to a waiting car with his aid.
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Dempsey
Champion
Paris
Associated Press
Jack Dempsey
Paris Priice
Cicarges Campentier
Awitt
Demp- Beys
Ronceverte Independents blank Greenbrier Military team
Ronceverte Independents defeated Greenbrier Military School 6 to 4 at Ronceverte. Mann brothers pitched effectively for the locals, with Donuson star of the game and Engarine Kramer homering. Cecil Mann had a homer, while Lott featured for Greenbrier at short. The series this week leaves Ronceverte at an even 2-2 with Greenbrier and adds to their season record. Batteries: H Myers and B Myers for Greenbrier. Mann, Mann, and Johnson for Ronceverte.
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Greenbrier Military School
Ronceverte Independents
Ronceverte
Renceverte Independents
Greenbrier
Mann Brothers
Clan Fital
Donuson
Cecil Mann
Engarine Kramer
Leage
Lott
Greenbrir
Independents
Cacers
Lewisburg
Seore
H. Myers
B. Myers
Mann
Mann and Johnson
Isles of Chance Operetta Funds Aid Local School Unit
Proceeds from Central Junior High operetta The Isles of Chance will fund school store equipment and a fund for the coming year. The department lists musical instruments Edison records and new music as expenditures. The orchestra and glee club previously bought a piano and drums, with hedge work along the aldberg road noted. A recent Panama Canal trip mentions the British battleship Hood valued at $22,400.
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Manual
Central Junior High School
Net Edison Records
Misic
Glee Club
Panama Canal
Hood
NuWay Falls From Lead as Knights Win 86
NuWay loses top position after the Knights defeat them 86. Stuy, Yd Yeung, and Pythias team dominates the late innings, with Stabb closing the final frame. Kohols and Mays lead NuWay with two-base hits and a three-base hit respectively. A crowd expects a key tilt at Arm ar park as Stace Hause ening and Biddy Peers face off.
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Staal
Yd Yeung
NwWay
Stank
Younes
Nate
Otta
Peterson
Canner
Iiewalks
Eee
Uf Brount- Ors
Tom Mays
Kohols
Knights
Secre
GUL Dervice
Biel
Benne
Columbus
Charleston Gaurber
Gagette
Armar Park
Sintas
Arehart
Tucker
Seema Te Indiabe
Frouse
Powell Orders Senators Out for Prospect Huntington Game
Powell, manager of the Hena-Tora, set a practice for all squad members at Kanawha City Wall Park this afternoon as prep for Sunday’s game against Huntington Hoosters. Powell aims to squeeze in as much practice as possible before the Huntington match, a key date on the Senators' schedule.
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Att Powell
Hena- Tora
Kanawha City Wall Park
Huntington
Iuntington
Senators
Powell
Glenwood Tossers Defeat Boyd 6-5 In Tight Game
In a sunlit afternoon tilt on Florida street Glenwood toppled Boyd 6-5 as Nye sparked the comeback in the fourth frame after two walks loaded the bases. Dust HL belted a two-base hit setting the stage for the late-inning rally and the decisive runs.
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Glenwood Hireh
Seorraft
Losy
Boers Church
Florida Street
Mitchy UL
Othe
Wood
Nye
Elven
Dust
Iert
Bradley
Pid Gartan
St Albans Social Notes From Huntington Weekend
St Albans residents and guests attended gatherings in Huntington including visits by Mrve McQuerry and Misa Minnie Len Metenus. The Baptist State meet week activities, local names such as AO Myers and Wren, and acquaintances from Charleston and Huntington are listed with parties, visits, and a recent appendicitis operation recovery for Mrs L K McCulliter.
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J. W. Wren Chase
We. Sha- Walter
Charleston
Murry Hingies
Charleeton
Ming Bettla Dandridge
Herndon Ranger
Misa Margaret Shaver
East Tank
Mra
William P. Wyle
Missen Alice
Nannie Teayys
Pennsylvania Avenue
Watts
T. Short
A. Ft. Red
Huntington
Burkilk
Pennsyivania
Clicy Hawley
UH. Wood
Hunting
Hawley
Charley Poster
Park Atrort
Park Atrort Is Very LL Mrs. L. WK. McCullieter
Kanawha Valley Hospital
Park Streu
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Law
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Hike Tardner
Howard Trowbridge
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Dave
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Groves
Jack Dedsnes
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Oman
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