Dorothy Whetsell Reaches Golf Semifinals at Grafton
Dororthy Whetsell advances to the semifinals of the women's miniature golf championship at the Dinky Links in Grafton. Mary Forcello and Louise Randolph post strong scores as eight more players enter tonight's matches amid megaphone announced play and intercity contests.
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David Norris
Uy Heflin
Mary Porcelle
Louise Randolph
Marion Heard
Antoinette Forcelle
Dorothy Bennett
Shaw
Dorothy Wheetbell
Forcetto
Ann Heflin
Antoinette Forcello
Antoinette Forcello With A 45 Score To Defeat‘rathy Bennett
Whetsell
Viri
Marion
Heard
Mary Forcello
Steel
Dinky Links
Sabyrine
Mr. R&ndolph
Bridgeport
Grafton
Giants Invade West Under Bancroft’s Guide
Dave Bancroft, former Giants shortstop, directs the club during a western trip in John Megta w’s absence. A spirited, friendly rivalry is expected with the Dinky Links set to anchor the Graton evening’s amusements.
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Sociated Press
Dave Bancroft
Giants
John Megtaw
Ame Sugasadi
Gratton
Inter-city Baseball Talks Highlight Randolph Agenda
Mr Randolph negotiates inter city baseball games with towns including Shinnston Fairmont Philippi Clarksburg Buckhannon and Salem. MID-ATLANTIC LEAGUE results show Fairmont 3 Wheeling 1 Clarksburg 5 Charleroi 2 Johnstown 8 Jeannette 7 Scottdale 5 Cumberland 4. Scottdale at Fairmont Clarksburg at Wheeling Charleroi at Jeannette Cumberland at Johnstown. National League yesterday no games scheduled St Louis at Cincinnati Pittsburgh at Chicago. American League Washington 3 Philadelphia 2 Detroit 7 St Louis 5 Washington at Philadelphia.
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Mr. Randolph
Shinnston
Fairmont
Philippi
Clarksburg
Buckhannon
Salem
Wheeling
Charleroi
Johnstown
Jeannette
Scottdale
Cumberland
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Washington
Philadelphia
Detroit
Scottdale Au
Cumberland Jeannette
New York
Cleveland
Boston
Major League Leaders August 24 Twelve Record Standouts
Major league leaders list key players across batting and pitching categories. Terry of the Giants leads with 408 batting, 202 hits. Klein of the Phillies has 126 runs and 45 doubles. Wilson of the Cubs 42 home runs and 142 RBIs. Gehrig of the Yankees tops batting with 396 and hits with 186. Ruth of the Yankees leads runs with 123 and homers with 44. Comororky and Hodapp noted for triples and doubles. Cuyler and McManus among stolen bases leaders.
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Terry
Giants
Klein
Phillies
Wilson
Cubs
Comororky
Pirates
Cuyler
Gehrig
Yanks
Ruth
Yankees
Hodapp
Indians
Manush
Senators
Combs
McManus
Tigers
Independence Lady to Race Wed at Washington Park
Independence Lady a two year old mare owned by J Lester Bush will race Wednesday afternoon at Washington Park against top horses while Bush expects only a place due to the mare's illness two weeks. After a surprise three heat sweep at Butler Pa last week she will travel to Stonesboro Dawson and other Pennsylvanian tracks then to Lexington Ky York Pa and Frederick Md before finalizing race plans. The horse’s record includes only one nonplacing when records were broken by an outsider and she previously set a season mark by taking all three heats at Butler. Cameron mayor A Porter filed bankruptcy in Wheeling with liabilities of 18860 48 and assets of 6477 77.
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Washington
Mr. Bush
Stonesboro
Dawson
Penna
Lexington
Independence
York
Frederick
Butler
Baptists Choose Dr. W. D. Burdick President
Salem August 26 The Rev Dr William D Burdick of Rockville R 1 was named president of the national conference of the Seventh Day Baptist denomination at the concluding session Sunday The 1921 conference will be held in Alfred New York
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Salem
William D. Burdick
Rockville
Seventh Cay Baptist
Alfred
N.Y
Cubs Pirates Open Series in Chicago Two Game Set
Chicago August 26 1922 Cubs vs Pirates opener features William Wrigleys Cubs seeking to extend a five game NL lead over the Giants. Pirates aim revenge after recent mistreatment and vie to rise in standings as Ray Kremer slated to start for Pittsburgh.
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Chicago
William Wrigley
Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Giants
Pirates
Corsairs
Bruins
Sheriff Blake
Joe McCarthy
Ray Kremer
Pittsburgh
McCarthy
Jewell Bns
Clearing House Statement Exceeds 1B in Transfers
New York Aug 26 Clearing House reports exchanges totaling 1 027 000 000 with balances around 151 000 000 as U S financial activity shows robust liquid flows and building demand for short term funds.
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New York
Tony Canzoneri Favored To Beat Hess In 10 Round Bout
Tony Canzoneri, a rugged New York lightweight, opens as a 13 to 5 favorite against Goldie Hess of Los Angeles in a 10 round title bout at Queensboro Stadium tonight. Experts expect Canzoneri to win, citing his improving power and proven toughness. A separate United States education note mentions 9, 15 adults attending Alabama opportunity schools this summer to study the three R's.
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New York
Tony Canzoneri
Goldie Hess
Los Angeles
Queensboro Stadium
Tony
Alabama
Flashes of Life from Forefront of Finance and Trade
In New York Phillip A. Benson of Dime Savings Bank Brooklyn notes rising bank savings over the past ten months. He remarks that many employed individuals are saving. London reports trades unions progress amid varied business conditions per a council report. George Engels, who manages 20 musicians, says concert bookings rise with public confidence, 20 percent higher than last year. London inventory filed.
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New York
Phillip A. Benson
Dime Savings Bank of
Brooklyn
London
The
Council of the Trades Union Congress
George Engles
Gathers Estate Value and Quips on Ladies List
Estate valued at 1 395 585 dollars. New York Far best from Jas W Gerard to pick any ladies. Comment on compiling a list of ladies as the most desperate enterprise. Manila Bajoas gypsies of Sulu sea noted by Carl N Taylor in a theft study with canoes and tree-hewn devices.
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New York
Jas. W. Gerard
Africa
Manila
Sulu Sea
Carl N. Taylor
Bowman to acquaint bankers with federal drought aid
Representative Bowman of West Virginia announced steps to acquaint the district’s banks with federal facilities to aid farmers affected by the drought. A luncheon for 66 banks will be held at the New Century Hotel in Romney on September 3 with Hugh Mackey of the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Baltimore detailing loan machinery and a round table discussion to follow.
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Washington
Bowman
West Virginia
Heding
New Century
Romney
W. Va
Hugh
Mackey
Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Baltimore
US Captain to Race British in Chicago Meet
Morgantown August 25 Mickey Brand United States track and field team member for the Chicago showdown is captain elect of West Virginia University cross country. He holds the big four record and keeps in training by running routes with newspapers daily as he prepares for the big event.
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Morgantown
J. Marcus
Mickey” Brand
United States
Chicago
West Virginia University
Mickey
Proposed Pacific Flight Halted By Adverse Winds
Tokyo August 26 reports of adverse winds and rain along Japan's northeast coast again postponed Harold L Bromley's trans Pacific flight to Tacoma Washington. He planned to depart tomorrow or Thursday at dawn but unfavorable weather may persist for days.
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Tokyo
Harold L. Bromley
Tacoma
Wash
Japan
Bromley
Mattress offered at $7.95 in Grafton store sale
Do you know you can buy a 50 lb cotton pelt mattress with rolled edge and heavy ticking for 7.95 at TRUSTER SALE OF HOME FURNITURE COMPANY on E Main Street just above the stop light in Grafton, West Virginia.
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Home Furniture Company
E. Main St
Grafton
W. Va
Florida Star reports surprise decathlon finish in Florida
Charles of Oneida Indian heritage from Haskell Institute wins the all around title at the Decathlon. Joe Hall of Florida, under 21, places third with Forest Munger taking fifth as the Florida pair journeyed from Miami to compete. Hall shines in pole vault while Munger crowds the field through events.
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Fittsburgh
Wilson Charles
Haskell Institute
Lawrence
Kan
America
Charles
Jim Stewart
Harlow Robert
Stanford University
Joe Hall
University of Florida
Ballyhoo
Hall
Forest Munger
Munger
Ager
Calhoun G C P Nominates Republican Candidates
Grantsville newspaper notes Calhoun County Republican executive committee selected candidates for the house of delegates J Walter Stalnaker as nominee for delegate George A Richards former sheriff and county commissioner J Stanley Stephens endorsed to succeed late Congressman James A Hughes from the Fourth West Virginia district The article also mentions roughly 1000 Confederate veterans and 2500 widows on Tennessee pension rolls.
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Grantsville
Calhoun Country
J. Walter Stalnaker
House of Delegates
George A. Richards
J. Stanley Stephens
Putnam County
James A. Hughes
Brainia
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Clerk of the
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DR. W. D. Burdick
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Richard Jarnite
Westfield
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Clearing House
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Oddie Schneider
New Jersey
Roosevelt Field
N. Y
Continental Oil Company
Conoco
Conogo
Red Triangle
Associated: Press
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Owman
Pea
Florida
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Ténnessée
Elinor
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Theta
Elinge Smith
Tor Worf
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