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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1925
Page
10
Uncertain sports brief notes a festive schedule and upcoming game actions. Mentions Charlestoeston and Beckley tied in a high stakes setting with references to players and events that are garbled. Specific names and outcomes remain unclear due to damaged OCR.
Beckley high and Charleston high meet in a highly anticipated clash. Charleston arrives as defending champions, while Beckley touts home-field pride and strong form in the coal belt. Townsfolk plan to back the visitors and the game’s social/economic influence, with fans traveling over mountain roads to witness the showdown.
A chaotic Rivernool race saw four riders unseated as one jockey, after dumping, mounted the wrong horse Souvenir instead of Melasenier. The 105-to-1 outsider led briefly while favorite Barre faded, and the crowd was startled by the mishap amid a day of social events in southern West Virginia.
Louisville Colonels beat the San Francisco team in a wide open game to level the series at four wins each. San Francisco used five pitchers to disrupt Louisville batting as the Colonels responded with three pitchers of their own. The final score read 2 to 0 as the teams traded blows and pitchers, with players Crockett Mitchell Yelin Titchins Deberry Koub Wilkinson and Meyer contributing in the effort.
In Chicago and Pennsylvania reports, Albert Kruese of Pennsylvania eyes relief after missing action. The Chirags contest and field event results are unclear. Kinsey of San Francisco toppled Ignacio de la Borbolla in Mexico City, as prices of textiles trend downward in England.
Anticipation runs high for a landmark Saturday showdown between Virginia and Washington. Advance ticket sales suggest record attendance, with fans predicting the largest crowd in years as the rival teams prepare for a hard fought battle. Local preparations and forecasts point to a historic event drawing interest across state lines.
State Grid Circles report tensions as Hiltehore and teammates face issues around a secret plan, while Greenbrier hosts an open date. Washington D. C. is forced to cancel a game due to a Teagan contest, and West Virginia teams prepare for a busy Saturday with matches across Fairmont, Clarksburg, and Wheeling as Buckhannon and Parsons high meet in key showdowns.
Morgantown October 27 Coach Speckil notes a tough day for West Virginia as freshmen struggle in a crosscourt drill and the team shows limited effectiveness. Rodger’s late play helps in a 15 point session while the squad eyes Charleston next week and adjusts the lineup with Hardy stepping in at forward.
Greenbrier Midgets suffer a hard fought 12 to 0 defeat as Lewisburg high school dominates from start to finish. Joe, the standout quarterback, breaks for an 8 yard TD while Slop Cox nails a 42 yard rope kick late in the first half. Dulles, Greenbrier end, stars before injury ends his night as about 73 cadets continue football into year.
London reports the American turfman May May, winner of the Guarywitch stake recently, seeks a further triumph as Masked Marvel looks to finish first in the Unrbridgeshire handien. Forsenth and Matomber place bets around 1A pounds with firm commission.
Report from Chicago dated February 27 notes opponents of major league slurs tied to signing articles. The piece names President Ban Johnson of the league and K C Landis urging protection measures and discipline to curb the practice.
University of Notre Dame will not build a stadium until academic needs are satisfied, says President M J Walsh. Expansion plans include two new dormitories to house additional students and bring enrollment to about 2,000.
A fragmented account previews college football rivalries across the Northeast and Midwest. Michigan, Pennsylvania, Syracuse, and Columbia are noted with implied matchups against Brown, Chicago, Harvard, and others as the season unfolds. Strong entities like Michigan, Syracuse, Pennsylvania, Harvard, Columbia appear amid garbled text pointing to upcoming interconference games and anticipated standings.
A fierce race develops as Conquest meets Georgia in a closely matched intersectional bout. Both teams push hard for control, trading leads and showcasing defensive resolve amid a tense, even contest.
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