Pinkey Smith's looming college choice stirs debate
Beckley fans await clarity as Clyde Pinkey Smith, Beckenham backfield standout, previously linked to West Virginia University freshmen camp, may yet attend another college this winter. The piece critiques pre-season football hype and calls for cleaner announcements from athletic departments amidst shifting reports and fan disappointment.
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Beckley
Clyde “Pinkey” Smith
West Virginia University
University
Morris Starvey
West Virginia
Pinkey
Fast Company
Jackson’s Mill
Wesleyan
Bambino Nearing Ruth Home Run Record Pace
Babe Ruth began strong, three homers last week, reaching 40 as he nears the 59 mark. Lou Gehrig tied Ruth at 39 after Saturday, with Rogers Hornsby also homering thrice and Terry of the Giants contributing.
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McGraw
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Hornsby
Giants
Wilson
Cubs
Terry
New York
Webb
Chicago
Bottomley
Cands
Harper
German
Brooklyn
Ruth
Gehrig
Lazzeri
Simmons
Philadelphia
Cochrane
Babe Ruth
Lou Gehrig
Babe
Bambino
Rogers Hornsby
Sunday League results echo decisive showings
League A games saw Eccles blank Wyco 12 to 0 and Beaver defeat Glen White 9 to 0 by forfeit. Mabscott also forfeit against Cittsville 9 to 0. Fiicco edged Glen Morgan 1 to 0. In League By Stanaford Cranberry 10 to 4, Lillybrook beat Price Hill 8 to 1, while Skelton defeated Big Stick 72 to 4.
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Eccles
Wyco
Beaver
Glen White
Mabscott
Cittsville
Fiicco
Glen: Morgan
League
Stanaford
Cranberry
Lillybrook
Price Hill
Skelton
Big Stick
Sprague
Stamford
Fireco
Fireca
Eecles
Wesleyan College Names Two Freshmen Stars to Camp
Wesleyan College announces two more freshmen candidates for the annual training camp at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Joe Folio and Donald West are listed among the entrants with coach Debe Ross guiding the squad.
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Debe Ross
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Joe Folio
Donald West
Freshman Football Prospects Highlight Fairmont Pair
Folio from Fairmont West Side and Don West from East Side join Bobcat ranks. Folio, an all around athlete, starred on Polar Bear and West teams and earned all tournament honors for basketball. West, a strong full back candidate, trained under WVU veterans and shines alongside Reb Nuzun as the fresh face group to boost Buckhannan's camp.
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Fairmont
Folio
Frank Joe
Fairmont West Side
West
Fairmont East Side
Methodist Institution
Bobcat
Monongahela Valley
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Chicago
East Side
Don West
Yellow Jackets Inc
Pierre Hill
Joe Bartel
Reb
Nuzun
West Virginia Plebes
Don
The
Athletic Association
American Legion
Hinton
Farrell Seen as Next Chief of United States Steel
James A. Farrell, long trusted associate of Judge Gary, is viewed as the likely successor to lead United States Steel, following decades of service as Gary's executive deputy and strategic confidant.
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James A. Farrell
Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Stamford Defeats Hickam In County Baseball Thriller
Sideline notes admit Hickam finally tasted defeat this summer as Stamford edged the doughty pitcher 1-0 or 2-1 in a tense county showdown. The piece reflects on standings, upcoming games September 4, and a chaotic A league race, plus concerns over athletic funds and uniforms funding.
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Hickam
Stamaford
Doughty
Teague
Stamford
Sprague
Lillybrook
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Reynolds
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Howell
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Dudley
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Raleigh
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Raleigh County Fair
Herbert Stansbury
W. C. Agee
H. L. Watkins
Albert Roberts
L Mer
Raleigh County
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