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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1925

Page

17

Engineer's Daughter Miss Burns Aims for Western Golf Crown

Miss Burns, daughter of a civil engineer trained at Cornell and Stanford, stars in defense of her Western championship title. The Northwestern University student from Kansas City excels in approach shots and chipping, with a strong putting game, seeking to reclaim the crown at St Paul in August after losing last year to Edin Cummings.

Chicago Theater Baltera America Mixa Mirism Burns Kansan City Northwestern University Dink Mins Burns Onwentaia Edin Cummings Cornell Stanford Burns Miss Burns Migs Cummings Migs Burns Boulne Fordyce Ohia Follas Jone Misa Burns Miss Cummings Providence Dorothy Campbell Hurd Milburn Country Club Kansa City

Local Fishermen Report Large River Catch

In the auditor's office last night Major Jonn and a party of four locals returned from a holiday fishing trip up a coal river with a 25 to 30 pound catch. State auditor Paul Goshorn Freeman Carte and Lawrence Harris joined the trip. Carte landed the largest fish about four pounds and three other fish weighed around three pounds each.

Jonn Bond Oal Paul Goshorn Freeman Carte Lawrence Harris Isaak Walton

Track coaches shape champions in intercollegiate outdoor season

A look at legendary track coaches and former athletes shaping University programs. Lawson Robertson of the University of Pennsylvania and other former champions guide the next generation, with strong records from California, Stanford, Illinois, and Urbana.

Lawson Robertson Universalty of Pennsylvania Metor Olympias Iie Wittie Harry Hillman Christie University At California Jolynote Epink Templeton Ag Christie Vonet Stanford Universus of California Banten Ae Cnast Tampleton Walter Christie Carnehasan Jack Jarret Gillana Urbana Jan Maveld Osburn Mel Angler Don Hiner

Trapshooters Shine in All Day Event at Kanawha Club

More than 3 100 rounds fired at Kanawha Sportsmen's Club traps along the Charleston St Albans road. J B Lallance led with 98 of 100 birds, followed by J B Knapp at 96 percent and H M Shawl in third. About 100 shooters competed for the title, with luncheon and dinner served.

Kanawha Sportsmen's Club Charleston-St. Albans J. B. Lallance J.B. Knapp H. M. Shawl Elee J. B. Knapp B. Eddy Dr. Stotts B. Henshaw Wichigan City Ind H. L. Smith Zawhe Eacitte Renee A. J. Groves Strangler G. D. Coubrane Wayne FA Hardesty Laing

Lewis Defends Title In Michigan City Mat Bout

Lewis retains his belt by throwing Munn in a Michigan City bout. The match featured headlocks and quick returns from the dressing room as Lewis applied a series of holds. Munn consented to be dragged around the ring with one brief resistance as Honora notes the win evens prior Kansas City result.

Lewis Munn Michigan City Funn Shewis Eugene Honora Lewis Kansas City

Bobbitt Adjourns Court Wins Summer Golf Tourney

Judge Bobbitt played a round of golf after adjournment and won a handicap event at the regnar club. He posted a net 72 on 18 holes with a 24 handicap, besting Georges Cy Weimer of St Albans by one stroke among 42 players. J H Lobats had the lowest gross score with 84 and a 6 handicap. Organizers expect a record entry for the July 4 tournament.

Polley Court Bobbitt Journad Wider Hobbitt Reg LS Hole Georges Cy Weimer St Albans Weimer J. H. Lobalts

Nebraski collection bout ends with Lewis title bid setback

In a rough ring match Lewis toppled by Bunn who won the first fall in 24 minutes 25 seconds and Lewis Lowe the second in 17 12. Lewis victory would have cleared a title claimant as two others tec and Branistoun Abrarin clashed in St Lola with visible eye cuts. Nimble referee, Floyd Firesimmons reported gate receipts near 44000 from 13000 to 4000 admissions.

Nebraski Stecher Denis Zbyszko Tous Tou Stecher Nebrusiva Avisgorn Arget Wa Zbyszko Maekuk Stecher Zbyszko Aysond Bey Siecher

Berlenbach Wins Lightweight Title In Sensational Bout

At Yankee Stadium New York on May 30 Paul Berlenbach of Astoria N Y outpointed Mika McTigue to claim the world light heavyweight championship. The bout featured a late rally by Berlenbach as McTigue faded, with decisive lefts and rights affecting the champion’s defense and bloodied exchanges until the final rounds.

Yanker Stadium New York Paul Berlenbach Astoria Mika McTigie Stke Tivblin Tno Berlenbath McTigne Hare MeTisne Berlenbach McTixua McFigue Atomarch Himet Tito Mon Pour Gerletbach McTighe MeThsue AleTigue Berienbach Mike MoTigia Chkanmion MoTygue Kennenbach McTigue Ike O Master Eight McTigue McjTigue

Western shoe firm seeks salesmen in West Virginia

The Western manufacturer of Mena Goodyear West Dress Shoes advertises job openings for experienced salesmen in West Virginia. Applicants must provide references from past or present employers and state average sales for the past year. Include age and indicate automobile use in soliciting business. Address Box G. H. H. care Gazette.

Western m Mena Goodyear West West Virgin G.H.H. Care Gazette

Slattery Beats Kandkost and McTigue Berlentach Bout Preview

New York boxing column reports Jimmy Slattery, Buffalo light heavyweight, scored a knockout over Jack Burke at Yankee Stadium as Berlenbach fights Mo Tigue in a second round sequence. Delaney won a decision over Young Marullo in 14 rounds. Mike McTigue and Berl encount at 15 rounds with McTigue debuting red trunks and both fighters in peak condition.

Slattery New York Jimmy Slattery Buffalo Jack Delaney Bridgeport Terrifa Haok Burke Stattery Ian

British society morally decayed says bishop in Britain

Manchester May 30 British society women react to a speech by Bishop Welldon of Burham condemning modern high society as morally decayed. He attacks educated women for flaunting immorality and associating with men of mixed race, drawing sharp pushback from Lady Muir Mackenzie and Miss St John Montague who defend modern women and judge judges as fairer authorities.

F. A. Wray Manchester Britain Bishop Welldon Burham Great Britain Tom H Nerrow Muir Mackenzie Agga Jlake St. John Montague

Charleston Tenney Club Defeats Edgewood In Tennis Match

Charleston Tenney Club players defeated Edgewood 9 to 3 at Wood Country Club in a holiday afternoon match. Skinner beat Captain W. El Weidler in straight sets, and Williams beat Davie Nagawood 6-4 6-4. Edgewood won only one singles match, while doubles secured several wins for Charleston.

Charleston Tenney Club Edgewood Skinner Weidler Staunton Charleston Fennis Club Wiliams Charleston Davie Ndgawood Biges Ane Ran Alexander Thomas Fontaine Broun Samme Caarleatga Pieyne Foragh Neim Ben Moora Chanvston Rey Evans Whibur Braunton Stuart Kresste McKinsey Oxar Tom Jackson Bagawrod Ton Stewart Chariewtag Eon Baggs Frem Alexander Davia Magewood Scunt Damms Williama Pleros Dackson Edgew Odel Edgewind Moore McKinley Hivana Hrewa

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