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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1925

Page

19

Lawrence and Beavely Battle at Armory Exhibition

A winter athletic exhibition at the Lawrence armory drew a large crowd with wrestling, boxing, basketball, and parlor games. Notable matches featured Keen of Baltimore versus Cincinnati’s Reavely, plus a crowd-pleasing bout between Bubbles and Amory Stewart. Overall, the card showcased local talent and left fans hoping for more events this winter.

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Spyglass Sports Page Notes Amuse and Football Talk

The column blends sports banter and player chatter, recalling college football figures and prep game tidbits. Mentions include Maryland State, West Virginia, and Virginia players, with side commentary on coaches, positions, and game timing details.

Speed Demon and Football Feats Highlight Mitchell Field Event

The piece notes Lieut. Al William a former Giants quarterback and star speed performer at the Mitchell Field exhibition, with praise for Cam Lewis as a top flier. It also recounts reader letters proposing players and positions, mentions coach Merre Tul and a camping season, and references a wet field affecting play as players from the East Side and Yellow Jackers clash.

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150 Yard Run for Touchdown Becomes Local Legend

A colorful river of memory recounts a 169 yard touchdown dash in eastern Kansas. A college town's field, scarred by uniforms and pranks, witnessed a lone runner evade a crowd then sprint the length of the line to score. The tale ends as a famed football yarn from 1925.

Poymer Tom Stirling University of Placido Kansas Town Tom Uloss Erme & Bad Associated Isatporss Inc

Louisville Wins Seventh in Barbell Series Clash

Louisville Colonels played championship style baseball at San Francisco, winning 6 to 3. Callop hit well for nine runs, Dinhoweh contributed, and Sealy used three pitchers to defeat the San Francisco club. Series record now 4 games to 2 in favor of Louisville.

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Gophers Continue Indoor Practice At Madison Fairgrounds

The Minnesota Gophers conducted an indoor practice under coach Dr. Car ence W. Spears at the Wisconsin fairgrounds. The session featured punting drills, sweeping, and scrimmage, with both defense and offense showing vigor similar to outdoor workouts despite wintry conditions outside.

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Pocketbook and Railroad Fare Lost in Transit

Denver woman loses pocketbook and railroad fare between Cincinnati and Denver while visiting relatives. The stranger who found it turned in the items including a gold piece, a railroad ticket, and personal belongings. The owner seeks recovery and asks the finder to contact the local post office.

Charles Huritnah Denver Collorado Maniay Jose Clininnall Aioney Keepaukes Ake Per Wah Duyouts Hurliman Ghorleston

Trippe to Inspect Muskingum River Tour

Huntington October 28 Major H I M Srippe head of the United States engineers in Gia Wuntington district to Marietta Ohio will start an inspection tour of the Muskingum River. The tour aims to map the headworks and potential abandonment. No protests have been filed since the abandonment was proposed. The piece also notes high school football chatter and local betting odds around Washington Irving and West Virginia.

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Pennsylvan ia Illinois game tickets stir crowd at Franklin Field

Police ringed the Franklin Field office as thousands of Penn State fans and students queued for tickets for the Pennsyl vania Illinois clash. Coeds and others pressed forward despite precautionary measures, while Yale and Army previews shadowed the weekend schedule.

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Murder juries hear cases in Morgantown court today

In Morgantown two murder juries sat simultaneously with one verdict delivered. Mike Kulish was found guilty of second degree murder for killing his nine year old son with a garden hoe. The Soire case proceeds to trial tomorrow. Yong Barber’s double killing will be tried next. Alva Varner, a former constable, may face trial for a death during Capsyville when concluded. Washington correspondent notes finance figures in Nickel Plate merger hearings.

Morgantown Mike Kulish Joe Soire Kllifne Jamea Bhertino Soire Alva ‘Varner Clauetia Capsyile Washington Het Mc Inernes Hefnia Interscata Caramerca Cormmigaton Heeling Valley Fgures van Sweringen Hocking Valley AbInerney Lewis H. Haney W. A Colstoy Abfuf Vlan Urey Dehoush Wits Fess Jon Sherwin

Storms Force Down Army Planes in Ohio Valley

Snow and rain in the Wheeling district forced three United States Army planes to make emergency landings. Captain A. Almonth reports one wrecked beyond salvage near St Clairsville, Ohio, with crews injured. Lieutenant Glenn, en route to Fairfield, Ohio, crash landed in an orchard. another wrecked craft at Longin and salvage crews mobilized. Two more pilots from Bolling Field and another crew reported forced landings in West Virginia and Carmichael, Pennsylvania, with minor damage and weather blamed for the incidents.

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Freight Loadings Over Million Mark Reported

Washington October 25 The American Railway Association reports straight loadings remain above one million cars for 13 consecutive nonauction weeks for the week ending October 14. Total cars reached 106114. The report notes the figure stayed above the prior week, signaling sustained high freight activity.

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Local Charleston Rumor Mill Ties to Huntington Visits

St Albans neighbors and visitors are noted in a Charleston news brief. Mr and Mrs C Bradaoa traveled to Huntington Tuesday, Mrs and Mira Acker of Clavelare hosted Mrs Fred Smith’s guests from College Fill, with other Charleston residents visiting relatives and attending social events across town and at the Methodist church fall gathering planned for October 28.

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Advance of grain and freight totals in 1924 report

Fragmented OCR notes show an association report with totals for grain, freight, and carload figures. It lists pourcentages and monetary amounts such as 1.83 and 423,421 with several unclear entries for the period and weeks, indicating a summary of costs and shipments from 1924.

Crude Oil Production and Prices Reported in Oct Week

The weekly US crude oil production fell by 16,950 barrels to 2,005,550 for the week ended October 12, with Smackover heavy oil up 1,500 daily and overall US output excluding Smackover down 18,200. Regional data show declines in several states and California at 992,000 barrels daily. imports at principal ports averaged 32,286 barrels per day for the week ended October 24, with California receipts at Atlantic and Gulf ports totaling 36,288. The report notes base prices for California crude and other districts with minor changes, and mentions a large number of new buildings in Canada.

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Winning Jockey Misa Misen Leads Hagler in Town Plate

In Mawcastle England the Hagler ridden by Misa Misen and Joel won the Town Plate race. Only a female jockey rode in the event. Joel, a Brabazon owner, reportedly placed a substantial wager on the thoroughbred, amid a bustling betting scene.

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Fernbank teachers meet for parent teacher session

Fernbank school hosts a 1 o'clock parent teacher meeting this afternoon led by Moa, Ernest Hoervin, president of the parent teacher council association, who will be the apasteur of the afternoon.

Fernbank Wilde Ernest Hoervin Parent- Teacher Council Association

Winter arrives with first snow in Huntington

In Bhentington Huntington on Oct 2, a sharp drop left the thermometer at 19 degrees above zero as snow fell throughout the afternoon. Ground moisture kept the accumulation light and patchy, delaying any significant depth.

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Morgan to Name Trade Committees

President Moran announced changes in the Cheriqstwn Chamber of Commerce trade committees. New leaders will oversee divisions including real estate, construction, banks, writers, advertising, and public utilities. Directors will meet only on the ground and fourth Wednesdays each month to improve efficiency.

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