High School Basketball Kicks Off with Holston Match
The article notes a December 17 doubleheader for boys and girls teams at Holston High School as basketball rises in prominence. Captains Clyce and Dodd are suspended from practice, while Sprankle refines a stronger varsity lineup and ready reserves.
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Holston High School
Sprankle
Hia
Clyce
Dodd
High School
Ee Rhein Et Anid
Blankenbeeler
Barger
Kistler
Blankenbecler
Duncan
Hug
Nelms
Landis
Reasor
Oedell
Frog Poston
Jetter
Victoria Kaval
Misseg
Tenn
Hicks
Wright
Church
Kuval
Newport News Shipbuilders Win State Title 7 6
In Lynchburg Virginia this afternoon Newport News high school defeated Lynchburg 7 to 6 in a tight state championship game. The decisive drive came in the final minutes as a series of forward passes and line plunges moved Newport News from the forty yard line after Lynchburg’s bad fourth down snap. Hooper carried in the winning touchdown and Wood added the kick.
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Lynchburg
Dee
Newport News
Hooper
Wood
Sal
Kingsport Eleven Sets High School Scoring Record in 1925
The Maroon and Gray team piled up 433 points in 11 games, the best season score in the state, while allowing only 22. Blankenbeckler led with 85 points, followed by Kistler with 64. Kingsport crossed the goal line 67 times and added 31 TD points after. Opponents’ total was 22.
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Maroon and Gray
Kingsport
Blankenbecler
Kistler
Twins
T. Blankenbeck
Hug
Dodd
Dorsey Elected Pilot of Maroon and Gray Eleven
Forrest Humpy Dorsey was unanimously chosen captain of the 1926 Maroon and Gray eleven. The star pivot, noted for his ball handling and tackling, will lead as ex captain Poston passes the helm. Dorsey has earned three football letters and built a strong campaign from tackle and sub flank earlier in his high school career.
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Forrest “Humpy
Dorsey
Poston
Devault
Kingsport
Sprankle
Ben
Fred Wright
Wright
Jon
Ain
Riverside Military Academy Wins GA Conference Football Title
Riverside Military Academy defeated Lanier High School 21 to 13 to claim the G I A A Conference football championship in Maton Georgia. Other scores reported include University of Southern California 28 over Oregon Army 6 and Newport Newsfield aviators 7 over Campe Meade Tarps 0.
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Maton
Riverside Military Academy
Lanier High School
U. of South California
Oregon Armies
Newport Newsfield Aviators
Campe Meade Tarks
Grange Set for Metropolitan Debut at Polo Grounds
Red Grange will make his Metropolitan debut at the Polo Grounds tomorrow afternoon as the Chicago Bears meet the New York Giants in a National League game. Officials reported ticket sales reached 50000 with ten thousand more to go on sale tomorrow. Grange faces a formidable line of former all American stars.
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New York
Dec
Red Grange
Metropolitan
Polo Grounds
Chicago Bears
New York Giants
Grange
Twenty-Two Football Letters to Be Awarded
Twenty-two high school boys will receive football letters this year announced by Coach Sprankle. The banquet and letters presentation will be held Friday night, Dec. 11, at the Kingsport Rotary Club, where the letters will be awarded to the squad.
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Sprankle
Kingsport Rotary Club
Grange Carries Bears Past Yellow Jackets in Philadelphia
Red Grange led the Chicago Bears to a 14 to 7 victory over the Frankfort Yellow Jackets at Shibe Park. He scored a second quarter touchdown from a yard and a half, added a fourth quarter TD, ran 15 times for 45 yards, and caught the lone forward pass for 25 yards amid drizzle and mud in front of about 30 000 spectators.
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Doc
APJ
Red Grange
Philadelphia
Chicago Bears
Frankfort Yellow Jackets
University of Pennsylvania
Shibe Park
Grange
Mohardt
King College Grid for 1926 Season Announced
King College in Bristol announces the 1926 football schedule. Games include U S Marines at Hampton Roads October 2, Lincoln Memorial at Bristol October 16, Milligan at Johnson City October 28, Maryville College at Maryville October 30, Concord at Bristol November 6, Lenoir at Bristol November 13, Carson Newman at Bristol November 25 with open dates October 9 and November 20.
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Bristol
Tenn
the King College
U. S. Marines
Hampton Roads
Lincoln Memorial University
Milligan
Johnson City
Maryville College
Maryville
Concord
Lenoir
Carson Newman
Tulane Cancelled Rose Parade Game With Washington
Colgate’s undefeated team will not meet the University of Washington in the Tournament of Roses at Pasadena on New Year’s Day. W A Reid graduate manager announced the rejection of the invitation today.
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Hamilton
Colgate
University ‘of Washington
Pasadena
Calif
W. A. Reid
Virginia Military Institute Announces 1926 Football Schedule
Virginia Military Institute releases the 1926 ten game football schedule with six Southern Conference foes. Davidson, Richmond, and North Carolina appear, with Lynchburg and Emory and Henry replaced. John M. Fain Jr. of Bristol will captain the flying squadron.
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Lexington
Virginia Military Institute
Richmond
Emory and Henry Wasps
David~ Son
Lynchburg College
North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Kentucky
Charleston
Virginia
Cavaliers
V. IM. I
Roanoke
Athletic Council
John M. Fain, Jr
Bristol
Fain
Snail” Caldwell
Racial Question at Trial Remains Unanswered by Jury
Jury failed to decide on a key racial question raised during trial regarding the defendant after it was asserted he had mixed colored blood. The proceedings continued as the jury deliberated other issues.
President Gives Views On Strike To John L Lewis
President discusses the coal strike with John L Lewis and labor secretary Hoover Davis, noting close contact over the coal situation. Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania urges resumption of anthracite mining halted since September 1, but operators have not favored the move. A White House referenced conference is linked to a Harrisburg meeting with anthracite business leaders.
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John'.l. Lewis
Hoover
Davis
Abor' Department
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
White House
Harrisburg
Athletic Faculty to Decide Grid Game
In Tuscaloosa Alabama on December 5 AP reports the athletic faculty will decide tomorrow whether the football team accepts the invitation to play Washington in California. Danny Gooch and Wallace Wade were en route to confer with university officials.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Dee
Washington
Calif
Danny Gooch
Wallace Wade
North Carolina Cagers Face Tough 1926 Schedule
The University of North Carolina basketball team, holder of the southern title, will play twenty regular-season games this year. The schedule includes numerous southern rivals and a repeat northern road trip, announced by graduate manager Charles Tweden in Chapel Hill.
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Chapel Hill
N. C
University of North Carolina
Charles Tweden
Belgian Teamsters Win Six Day Madison Race Sprint Finish
Belgian teamsters Alphonse Goosens and Gerard De Bats won the six day bike race at Madison Square Garden after a desperate final sprint in the last 20 minutes, lapping rivals Reggie McNamara and Franco Georgetti.
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New York
Alphonse Goosens
Gerard de Bats
Madison Square Garden
Reggie McNamara
Franco Georgetti
OP Rhinelander Faces Separation Suit
The article reports on the Rhinelander separation suit after an earlier annulment attempt. It covers jury questions about colored blood, concealment, and intent to deceive, detailing the plaintiff’s marriage to the defendant and possible factors affecting the case.
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OP Rhinelander
Court Martial Records Flight of the Dirigible Mission
Testimony details the westward dirigible flight plans tied to the Los Angeles and Shenandoah missions. Admirals and commanders testify on discretion to divert routes and the role of state fairs in itinerary planning. The hearing also covers efforts to rescue Lieutenant Wade after his forced Iceland landing and questions about search failures.
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Page
Great Lakes
Los Angeles
United States
Lakehurst
Cleveland
Landsdownes
Middle West
Eber‘Jr
Shenandoah
Gommanuer B. G2lleghton
Richmond
Leigh’ Wade
Ayer
Iceland
Frank’ R. Reid
Navy
Wade
Flier Found After Richmond Pilot Flies 100 Miles Rapidly
A fragment describes Richmond making about one hundred miles in a little over three hours and attempting to save the machine when it reached the landing spot. The text mentions a lieutenant and a rapid air journey with emergency efforts.
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the. Richmond
Hawaiian defense likely to be debated by new Congress
The article notes calls to strengthen Hawaii as a Pacific navy outpost. Senator Swanson says fortifications should match the navy’s strength, while Mr. Butler backs increased defenses. An inspecting delegation supports fortifications and expects committee discussion to resolve airplane and submarine roles.
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Hawaiian Islands
Pacific
Swanson
Butler
Congress
Little chance for a Texas special session discussed
The speaker doubted Fergusons entering the year gubernatorial race and said politics hadn t been discussed with them in conferences. He noted a Travis County grand jury convening on Monday for the December term and that Attorney General Moody would continue his investigation into the state highway department.
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Travis County
Grand
Moody
State Highway Department
Two States Unite in Roanoke Rocky Mount Celebration
AP reports two Virginia cities Roanoke and Rocky Mount hold a joint celebration to mark the completion of an improved north south highway linking them. The event features speeches and marks the first fully upgraded cross state stretch.
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Roanoke
Det
Will
Unice
Rock Mount
Franklin County
Rocky Mount
Virginia
Virginia and North Carolina Preparations for Paving Milestone Road
Prominent visitors from across the Old Dominion and North Carolina are expected for the completion of 217 miles of continuous hard surface highway from Winchester to the North Carolina line. The event marks Virginia's first north south improved route, with officials including Governor E Lee Trinkle invited to speak.
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Old Dominion
North Carolina
Rocky Mount
Virginia
West Virginia
Winchester
Martinsville
North Carolina Line
E. Lee Trinkle
Goveror McLean
North Carlina
Frank Page
Highway Commission
Tarheel State
Man Shideley
Virginia Highway Committee
Salvage Work on Sub Discontinued Off Block Island
Salvage operations on the submarine sunk off Block Island were ordered abandoned until next spring by Secretary Wilbur due to weather and hazards. Rear Admiral Plunkett recommended the pause. the court of inquiry will report without raising the sub. Three dozen officers and crew were aboard. nine bodies recovered.
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Washington, D. C
Block Island
R. I
Wilbur
Plunkett
Third Naval District
New York
Court of
Dst
Rome
Johnson Sentenced in Va Circuit Court for Local Hotel Incident
In Staunton Virginia Linwood Johnson, a Black man, was found guilty of second degree assault after a serious incident at a local hotel during a contest. He was captured about two weeks later following rewards offered for his arrest.
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Anegro
Staunton
Linwood
Johnson
Ton Service
Robert A. W. ‘Whitecotton
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