West Virginia and Bethany Look to Strong Basketball Seasons
West Virginia University coach Francis Stadsvold advances the Mountaineers toward an ambitious season despite Eddie Stumpp’s knee injury and questions at center. Captain Little Steepy Glenn leads a roster including Emory Le Pera, Cubbon, Doyle, Plaster, Ratcliffe, Fox and Bartrag, with options at guard and center. Bethany College, chasing a tri state title, hopes for a deep run with Baker leading the Buffaloes and reinforcements from Telfair, Rush, Dam verabsch, and a strong freshman group. West Liberty Teachers College also projects a strong year after key exits, relying on Frank Campiglio, Earl Duncan, Carl Duncan, Bud Jones, and a wave of freshmen including Dick Ralston Nelson Way Abe Trachtenberg and others.
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West Virginia University
Francis Stadsvold
Eddie Stumpp
Shay
Mountaineers
Little Steepy
Glenn
Emory le Pera
Cubbon
Doyle
Plaster
Ratcliffe
Fox
Baker
Bisons
Telfair
Rush
Damsehrader
Ronalds
Markley
Bethany
Frank Campiglio
Earl Duncan
Carl
Duncan
Bud Jones
Real estate sale notice from Taylor County 1929 tax list
The notice lists properties sold for 1927 taxes in Booths Creek Pruntytown and surrounding districts. It names buyers, district descriptions, and redemption rules with a one year window and 12 percent interest, signed by Sheriff W. J. Mays on December 1, 1929.
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W. J. Mays
College Basketball Rosters Preview Across Several Schools
The piece outlines rosters and key players for colleges including De Maréo West Virginia Wesleyan Salem New River State Montgomery Broaddus and Broaddus College. It notes notable returners freshmen and graduates, coaching staff changes and expected guards forwards centers and versatile players across teams. The report surveys the depth of rosters and anticipated lineups for the upcoming season.
Chicagoan Favored To Win World Championship Billiards
Chicagoan Erwin Rudolph, with six straight wins and no losses, is favored to take the world pocket billiards title as the tournament closes tonight after defeating Brank-Taberskibe 126 to 57 in 15 innings. Hack Halph Greenleaf, training in Marietta, has five wins and one loss and is poised to challenge Rudolph, while Cubs outfielder Wilson’s exercise routine and Shires’ defense loom as other notable notes in the shifting field.
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Detroit
Erwin Rudolph
Chicago
Bill Hara
Rudolph
Brank—Taberskibe
Hack
Halph Greenleaf
Wilson
Cub
Mar
Pasquale Natinsburg
W. Va
Arthur
Shires
Sunny Boy
Philadelphia
Bison Dagesters Call Halt In After Holidays
Bethany December 18 reports after three weeks of hard practice Coach Nuis is pleased with workouts. The Bethany five will halt practice to rest and then resume after the holiday period to gain real game experience.
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Bethany
Nuis
All West Virginia Conference elev en picked by Beacom and State Grid official
Huntington Dec 18 Davis Bikins and West Virginia Wesleyan share honors on the All West Virginia collegiate conference eleven chosen by P J Beacom, state football official, in an article for Huntington Herald Advertiser. Wesleyan receives two backfield and two line positions, while Davis and Elkins occupy three line posts and a backfield berth. West Liberty places five, with five berths on the normal division team. New River Glenville Potomac State are represented by two men each. Beacom noted he used official close ups and coach input.
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West Virginia
P. J. Beacom
Huntington -Herald-Advertiser
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Ehogen
Beacom
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Marshall
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Broaddus
West Liberty
New New River
Glenville
Potomac
State
Beatcom
Fifty-Two Club to clash with Grafton Hi Y Basketeers
The Fifty-Two Club from the city will meet Grafton Hi Y basketbalers Thursday night at 8 in the high school gym to raise funds for the Salvation Army Christmas drive. The event features former local high school stars such as Red Shoemaker Ralph Lafrue and Donald LaRue. A preliminary game between Hick Second Team and B. & O. Midgets starts at 7.
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Grafton Hey
HIV
Salvation Army Christmas Fund
Clu _b
Amon
fRed’ Shoemaker
Ralph Laftue
Donald LaRue
Hick
Bisons Prep With Practice Games Ahead Of Schedule
Coach Nuss arranged several pre season games against top independent teams in the Ohio Valley to test lineups under pressure. The Bisons aim to iron out rough spots and sharpen team cohesion before the season curtain rises. Practice will halt Thursday until after Christmas.
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Nuss
Ohio Valley
Bison
Christmay
Army to meet Stanford in football showdown at Palo Alto
West Point reports its 110 strong Army football squad travels west to face Stanford on December 28 after workouts across Illinois, Kansas, and California. Coach Biff Jones plans to finish his tenure with the Stanford game. roster includes scrubs and plebes, with no word on chances against the Cardinal.
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N. Y
Army
Stanford
Palo Alto
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Galesburg
Ills
Syracuse
Kas
Needles
Biff Jones
Army Special
Charlotte
N. C
Farmer Joey( Co
Bag Cooper
Terre Haute
Ind
Jack Britton
New York
St Marys Gaels to play Fordham at Polo Grounds
The St Marys football team will clash with Fordham University at the Polo Grounds in New York on November 16. The Gaels, unbeaten and tied once this season, travel east for the premier eastern appearance this year.
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St. Mary’s
Fordham
San Francisco
St. Mary's
Fordham University
Polo Grounds
New York
Gaels
Cadets threaten to play grid contests at another stadium
West Point reports the Army football team may play its games away from New York if not given a police escort. Major Philip Pleming says Police Commissioner Grover A. Whalen refused an escort from training quarters to Yankee Stadium for the Notre Dame game, then reconsidered after Army protests. The Army fears delays due to traffic without the escort.
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West Point
N. Y
Army
New York
Philip Pleming
Grover A. Whalen
Yankee Stadium
Notre Dame
Whalen
Fleming
Gettig
Iam
Goodwill Club Formed At Monongah
Monongah December 18 the Goodwill club a civic organization was formed at a meeting to encourage understanding and friendship among all people reflecting in community improvement. Officers named J D Anthony president the Rev Austin Bagshaw J P McKain M Leeper vice presidents Clarence Sprage secretary and Dr L Woodward treasurer.
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Monongah
Goodwill Club
J. D. Anthony
Austin Bagshaw
J. P. McKain
M., Leeper
Clarence’ Sprage
L. Woodward
Primo Carnera to Make U S Ring Debut in Boston
Primo Carnera giant Italian heavyweight will debut in America in Boston on January 17 against Jimmy Maloney. Manager negotiations involve Leon C. and Walter Freedman and Boston promoter Eddie Mack. Carnera sails December 24 from England and arrives December 30 in New York aboard the Berengaria. Additional talks with Billy Duffy and Pete Stone are required to finalize the match.
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Primo Carnera
Eddie Mack
Boston Garden
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Leon C
Walter Freedman
Carnera
Jimmy Maloney
England
New York
Berengaria
Billy Duffy
Pete Stone
Maloney
Shires Contemplates Baseball After Ring Career
Chicago, Dec. 18. The Great Arthur Shires, a noted fighter, contemplates retirement after losing to George Fratton in five rounds. He plans to get in baseball shape and considers becoming a first baseman, while promoter Jim Mullen fielded many requests to book the so-called “bad boy” of the White Sox for a return bout.
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Lhicago
Arthur Shires
George Fratton
Shires
Jim Mullen
White Sox
Helen Wills Gifted Wedding Date To Be Announced
Helen Wills and Fred Moody Jr. plan a soon wedding with a formal announcement by Mrs. C A Wills tomorrow in Berkeley California. The tennis star’s mother declined to give time or place details though the couple have been engaged about a year.
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Helen Wills
Berkeley
Cal
Fred Moody, Jr
Bond
C. A. Wills
Kid Chocolate Returns To Major Competition In Roped Arena
Kid Chocolate, Cuban featherweight star, returns to major competition in roped arena in New York after a month of tune-up bouts. The article notes his return follows a series of bouts and outlines anticipation for the next major match.
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Kid Chocolate
Tenite
New York
Weight Returns to Mion in Card at New York Chocolate Show
Weight returns to Mion tonight in a 109 with Domilatek Py at the New York eo Chocolate, headlining a four bout card sponsored by the Pitt dune boys club. Proceeds will aid Christmas relief for the poor.
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Domilatek Py
New York
Eo Chocolate
Pitti Tue
Mine Disaster Identifies Dozen Bodies in Oklahoma Shaft
Dev. Oklahoma mine blast leaves many dead or missing. State Inspector Hay cites gas and a moving machine triggering the explosion. Families wait in bitter wind as identifications list workers including Parker Welch Till, Croas, Grover, Walker, and others.
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Old Town
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Ham
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Leonard Davis
Harry Tony Costino
Nick’ Chit
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Ira B Torres
Pate Minnerloutsy
Jillardo
Glenn Duvall
Dina
Frank’ Medina
A. Tuan Villareal
Amos Keincoln McKinney
Frank Mc John Chagver
Castillo
Davidson
Claude Dotson
Nerez
Rustilo Haydla
Definite Selection Gift Clubs Promises Profits
The text urges readers to join gift clubs as a money making scheme, claiming advertisers and dealers will fund prizes and the public can earn cash. It condemns grafts while promoting quick profits through friend making and spare time effort, targeting local merchants and communities.
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