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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1929
Page
7
Officials say scale results aren’t fully satisfactory yet but expect broader application to grow in the autumn. Social notes mention Grace Bernard’s departure for a visit and Mrs. J B Ramage in Troy. Public opinion splits between pessimism and optimism about life’s returns.
Berkeley Bell of the University of Texas, a hard hitting 130 pounder, won the intercollegiate crown this year and may threaten the U S championship. Bell, ranked No 11 nationally, impressed at Forest Hills and pairs with Grow Mangin to beat Hill Tilden and Brank Hunter in doubles.
Forest Hills report on Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman and her pupil Sarah Palfrey as the Wightman coaching method elevates women’s tennis. Palfrey becomes a sensation at two major tournaments while Wightman humbly credits her players for success. Helen Wills previously rose under Wightman guidance.
The article recalls 1909 era tennis scenes with Helen Wills and a Boston star, noting coach relationships and early formations. It mentions Sarah Jalfrey as a contemporary figure and hints at regional ties between California and Boston in the development of rising players.
George Peet, an Allegan county farmer, was trapped in a 31 foot deep well on his farm since Saturday afternoon when earth slid in. He was rescued alive at 6:40 today after rock and soil collapsed to seal the shaft during the digging.
Stated convocation of Pythagoras Lodge No. 669 A F and A M to night at 8 o clock. Work in Fellow craft degree. Full attendance is urged. John Talley W M Wade Griffin See.
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