Elks Plan Fall Boxing Open Sept 22 With Packed Card
Elks Club boxing season eyeing September 22 opening under Exalted Ruler John Bradford and Matchmaker John Tucker with plans for a strong opening bill. Promoters anticipate repeat May card stars Battling Murphy Slasher Serio and a return bout for Vasto Moore, plus new fighters from Fairmont Clarksburg Weston and Buckhannon. A social night and potential guest Willie Clark are also on the slate while a fresh article on fashion hits the magazine.
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National League Scores And Alumni Tales
National League results list Boston over Pittsburgh 5 to 3 and New York defeating Chicago 3 to 1 with Cincinnati 8 to 2 and Philadelphia 6 to 1 dominant at home. Alumni university week at Michigan draws ninety four attendees as Bingles and Boners humor column expands with Warder and Gatrell joining a lively travel and advertising focus across the page.
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Restless drive and tires out of luck in small-town notes
In a rambling column, Bingles and Boners recount a dash to Washington and a fatigued return, recalling past torments and a car lamenting its owner. The piece notes tire sabotage in Loveland Blueville, Halloween misreadings, and a cheer for renewed presence of a local figure. It also mentions forest hunting violations and football coach chatter from Bethany College about Grafton and Wheeling High, highlighting upcoming season vibes.
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Send Racers to Wheeling From Thistledown Track
One hundred thoroughbred race horses head to Wheeling from Thistledown in Cleveland for a 13 day meet starting September 1 at the West Virginia State fair. The Tri State Jockey club plans the event with entries also from Carmichael Pennsylvania and Charles Town. Betting will be by pari mutuels.
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New Equipment Permits More Hopefuls To Come Out For Grid Practice
The Sentinel reports Grafton High School football practice opening after equipment arrives. Coach Ron McKinney adds about six more candidates, with Kelly Carlyle and McCue developing as potential kickers. Veterans Flanagan and new centers Wilson and Davidson join drills as Gutowski assists, helping prepare the team for morning workouts.
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Junior World Series Opener At Comiskey Park
The young baseball stars from New Orleans and Cumberland Md open the junior world series at Comiskey Park in Chicago aged 15 per team. Mayor Edward J. Kelly welcomed the squads after workouts and a Wrigley Field visit to watch the Giants and Cubs play. New Orleans pitcher Jerry Burke and Cumberland’s Ronald Triplett were named as likely starters. Zeke Bonura attended as guest and provided batting tips.
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Scorched Smith Accused as Brother Brad Murder Simmers
Scorched Smith is alleged to be involved as his murdered brother Brad Trelling sits in a quiet ranch house waiting. In another room Nathae Fletcher, a murder suspect, is detained. On a motor trouble claim Scorchy lands near the ranch with Matt Bragg as passenger, a mysterious plane lands nearby and is not approached.
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Orleans Seeks First Back-To-Back Title In 1982 Series
Orleans aims to become the first city to win the title twice after its 1982 representative clinched the final series. Umpires will be George Hildebrand of the American League and Charles Pfirman of the National League. Game two is at Wrigley Field, the Cubs Park, with a possible third at Comiskey Park.
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Rain Delays Potters Clash. Game Postponed Again
Rain again postpones the Carr China versus Potters contest in Clarksburg after heavy afternoon precipitation. Manager Cunningham states the teams will reschedule for Tuesday September 4 in Clarksburg to decide the game, with the opener of Sunday’s doubleheader likely moved to later in the week.
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Lefty Grove Wins Battle Over Indians in Rain
Two games were played in the American League yesterday as weather halted several matchups. Lefty Grove excelled in misty rain, holding the Indians to three hits while Boston built an 8 to 2 victory. Ralph Winegarner battled through wildness and errors to keep Boston at bay until a six run sixth inning. In St Louis Newsom shut out Washington as the Browns won 4 to 0. In the National League the Giants beat the Cubs 3 to 1, widening their lead to five and a half games with Parmelee delivering key innings.
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Knight Says Blue and Gold Will Begin
John Knight at Bethany college analyzes Grafton high loss as potential blessing for a strong season. He forecasts Wesleyan, Barnum, Peterson, and Howell among key players as Bethany opens Sept 1 against Wesleyan while West Virginia tests loom. Baseball notes include Braves over Pirates 5 3 and Cardinals beating Dodgers behind Swift and Benge. Reds take two from Phillies.
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Softball Tournament Dates Rewritten for Parkers Opening
Announcement from the Softball Association reports a date change for a wide tournament. The event, initially set to open September 1 and run through September, is now condensed to a single opening day on Saturday September 2 and a closing on September 4. The opening game time is listed as 5 PM local time.
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Two Bus Drivers Pass State Police Test
Two Taylor county school bus drivers were tested by police this morning to measure compliance with legal requirements. Percy Lucas of Ville School and Latoris Webster were the successful candidates, with other drivers scheduled to be examined tomorrow.
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