Miners Name Of Baseball Club In The Future
The Smokeless Coal Athletic Association executive committee voted to rename Beckley’s baseball club from Black Knights to Miners to reflect local support and territory. Officials anticipate spring training opens April 23 with at least 40 players reporting, while manager McAdams signs catcher Robert Penfold and spots more help from Nashville and other clubs.
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Nashville
Williamsport
Wilkes- Barre
Bill Terry
New York Giants
Clarence Young
Robert Hutchinson
Mike Diffley
Joe Ross
R. MM. S. Park
Stoco Defeats Mount Hope in Local Boxing Meet
Stoco High School boxers edged Mount Hope 1-21 11-2 at Lego Friday night. Two technical knockouts and a draw plus a decision gave Stoco the victory while Mount Hope won only a 140 pound decision and a draw. Barbara beat Clark in the 110 pound bout, Lengwood Hampton won a 115 pound decision over Christian, Cadle and Legg drew at 124, and Joe Peters scored a technical knockout on Farr in a chaotic finish.
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Mittmen
Mount Hope
Lego
Barbara
Clark
Stoco
Lengwood Hampton
Christian
Hampton
Stephens
Cadle
Legg
Joe Peters
Stovwo
Farr
Mount Hope Forfeits Two Weight Classes in Round Three
In the third round Mount Hope forfeited the 143 and 145 pound divisions. Bedwell of Steve secured a technical knockout over Carr of Mount Hope when Carr could not fight at the start of the second round. Judges were Joe Dutton of Glen White Athletic Club and Bill Shanklin. Yates of East Gulf announced, Gunnoe of Bescoco refereed.
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Bedwell
Steve
Carr
Joe Dutton
Glen White Athletic Club
Bill Shanklin
Shady Spring High School
Tiarold Yates
East Gulf
Willis Gunnoe
Besoco
Davis Elkins Wins First State Collegiate Tournament
Davis Elkins defeated Potomac State 43 to 30 to capture the first annual state collegiate tourney title. The Senators advanced after a 64 to 39 win over West Virginia Wesleyan, while Potomac State beat Glenville 56 to 35. Eleven teams entered the event which began Thursday night, with West Liberty, Shepherd, Alderson-Broaddus losing in the opening round and Concord, Salem, Fairmont, and New River State exiting in the quarterfinals.
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Potomac State
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West Vira Wesleyan
Potomac
Glenville
West Liberty
Shepherd
Alderson
Broadbus
Concord
Salem
Fairmont
New River State
Pitt to face Notre Dame Nebraska in 1925 schedule
Pitt announces 1925 football slate with Notre Dame and Nebraska as traditional rivals. Washington and Jefferson dropped as opponents to face teams “its own size” this season. The tentative schedule lists Sept 2 opener, then West Virginia, Ohio State, Duquesne, Notre Dame in Pitt Stadium, Fordham in New York, Penn State at Pitt, Nebraska in Lincoln, and Carnegie Tech at Pitt Stadium.
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Notre Dame
Nebraska
Jare
Washlington
Jefferson
Panthers
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Ohio State
Columbus
Allentown School Captures Pennsylvania Basketball Title
Allentown High School won the Pennsylvania inter scholastic athletic association basketball championship at Pittsburg before 6000 fans in the Palestra, defeating Rankin High. The eastern and western section champions faced off in a tense final with late scoring and standout performances.
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Pym
Phildelphia
Church
Allentown High
Pennsylvenia
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Pennsylvania
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Fetta
Playoff Dates Set In Independent Contests
Playoff dates set in independent contests across northern and southern West Virginia with winners of linked tournaments advancing. Wade Pepper, sports editor of the Clarksburg Exponent, notes Colesians won the Sour Totll in a regional event, while Roseanne acon erm contents Tee be the Crazy leston Gavotte.
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Virginia
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Clarksburg
Colesians
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Crazy Leston Gavotte
Jesse Owens Ties 60-Yard Dash World Record
Jesse Owens equalled the world record in a 60 yard dash during the Water University relays tonight. Fellow sprinters Stites ncaa and Stoller with Wilks Ware posted strong times, adding to the event’s notable performances.
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Tae Moneta
Lotlanapoh
Ihee Teser Owens
Olle Stites
Water University
Saim Stoller
Wilks Ware
Muehimany
Bouts Attended by Micror Wailway Vedyoxda Da
Malteas figure Ward Wait attended the eastern Pntercod estate bouts in Morydantown Friday and was set to return today.
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Malteas
Trap Hill Wins Junior Tourney Held Yesterday
Trap Hill Juniors coached by Leeber won the Junior High championship at Trap Hill High School Surveyor last night by edging Stoco 14 12 after a semi final 20 19 win over Mount View. Mount View beat Lester for third place 21 12. Award trophies and all tournament team honors were presented. Yabor of Mount View and Smith of Beckley named top players.
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Groach
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Smith
Beckley
Daniel
Tahor
Sinithsy
Stoca
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Glen White
Cantley
Mt View
Morefield
Steco
Lotti
Lester
Christian
Trap Hil
Adkinson
Mt. View
G. Daniel
Oklahoma Wins Wrestling Meet At Lehigh
Oklahoma Cowboys dominate the national collegiate wrestling meet at Lehigh University. Rex Peery, Ross Flood, and Fran Is Lesvis defend titles, while Seth Gast leads with five wins. The Cowboys clinch the team trophy early as other favorites falter.
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Cough
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Agwdes
Seth Gast
Ulehigh Universy
Taylor Pominasion
Rex Peery
Ross Flood
Franis Lesvis
Cowboys
Siubema University
War, Jr
Vernare
Uvough
Waste van Youd Kons
Moers
Len List
Charles Melaniel
Ohio Tourney Shifts, Knights Edge in Tight Bout
Columbus action from March 28 features Waterc lows Wonders facing practice pressure as players extend effort. Jose and Oxford Stewart credited with key plays in a close high school basketball clash.
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Wein
Jose
Oxford Stewart
Wwanship High School
Huurhes
Fin and Fur Angling: Opening of Trout Season Notes
The spring trout season opens with reports from West Virginia streams like Greenbrier and Glade. Local anglers such as Frank Bunting and Harold Odee await opening day April 14 per game warden O B Harris. The column urges readers to share fishing lore, discusses gear and baits, and notes variable water conditions affect results.
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Marshall Johnston
Harold Odee
Moss French
French Lucas
Ray Bailey
French
Lacy Trump
D. B. Jarrell
M. C. Banks
W. GC. Griffith
Joe Jones
Prince
L. V. Summers
Winding Gulf
Okey Poling
Mullens
O. B. Harris
Raleigh
Greenbrier
Glade
Harris
Charles J Fon
Shady's Boxers Defeat Hinton in Season Opener
Shady Spring boxers defeated Hinton 51 to 2 in Hinton's season opener. McDermitt won the 105 pound bout by decision, Brock took 110 by a close decision, and Cook edged his rival in the 115. Petery stopped his 125 opponent in the first round as Adkins KO’d Foster in 30 seconds. A 145 pound draw featured Joe Pugh and Bryant. Extra 135 pound bout saw Mann beat Stone, with Dean over Tench and Browning vs Honaker competitive. Return bout set at Glen Hedrick School Wednesday at 7:30.
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Shady Spring
McDermitt
Shady
Tyree
Brock
Powell
Cook
Shady Cook
Tom Pettry
Kavo
Gary
Thompson
Adkins
Foster
Joe Pugh
Bryant
Dean
Gunnoc
Tench
Browning
Honaker
Mann
Stone
Glen Hedrick
Brammer
Boone
Sunday Visitors and Birthday Party in Skelton WV
Skelton residents hosted and visited over the weekend with kin and friends from Calloway Heights Beeckley Sprague Beckley and Johnstown road. Kenny Taylor celebrated his birthday March 28 with relatives and a gathering that included Marion Fitzpatrick Alma Jones Ruth Jones Verla Biggs Mary Ball Evelyn Lilly Mildred Taylor Charlotte Taylor Thelma Taylor Hamp ton Hensley Richard Wardrun Edgar Hancock Charles Olson Eric Olson Edward Jones Billie Johnson Robert Biggs and Kenna Taylor.
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Lonnie Caps
Calloway Heights
James Poland
Marion Fitzpatrick
Eugene Hawks
Denver Arnold
Sprague
John Arnold
Earl Biggs
L. L. Withrow
Beeckley
Herbert
Hose
Taylor
Alma Jones
Ruth Jones
Verla Biggs
Mary Ball
Evelyn Lilly
Mildred Taylor
Charlotte Taylor
Thelma ‘Taylor
Hampton Hensley
Richard Wardrun
Edgar Hancock
Charles Olson
Eric Olson
Edward Jones
Billie Johnson
Robert Biggs
Kenna Taylor
Angling Tips On Trout Habits And Techniques
The piece stresses learning stream conditions insect foods and weather effects on trout. It notes study of fish habits while fishing, emphasizing slow patient angling in the early season and that large trout move upriver to spawn in April before returning to lakes. Natural baits spinners and streamer flies attract big fish.
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Stick Creek
Bill Ware
C.I. George
E. Winston Wagner
Grapefruit League action with Browns Yankees and more
Grapefruit League notes report the St. Louis Browns blanking Buffalo 6 to 0 with Elton Walkup and Bob Weiland combining for the shutout. Babe Ruth misses a game as ptomaine poisoning confines him to home while the Yankees crush the Braves 7 to 2 behind Red Rolfe’s homer. Giants top A’s 5 to 3 as Hubbell and Schmauchers shine. Reds beat the House of David 13 to 0 on Petosky’s bases loaded homer and Blakely’s hits. Indians rout Pelicans 9 to 2 led by Hal Trosky. Harder admirably starts. Dodgers down Tigers 12 to 4 with Frey pacing three early runs. Phillies beat Newark 4 to 1 as Watkins, Sperry homer. Pirates wallop White Sox 14 to 1 behind Blanton and Birkofer. Hadley and Weaver blank the Senators 11 to 0 as the Soulers pound KC.
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Chicago
Red Kress Seeks Shortstop Job Against Lynn Larry
Veteran Red Kress tries to unseat Lynn Larry at shortstop as his hits drive in four runs for his team. The contest highlights Kress as the primary offensive force in a tight lineup.
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Killarney PTA meeting features songs and minstrel skit
Killarney West Virginia the Killarney Parent-Teacher Association held its regular meeting Wednesday March 25 in the school auditorium. A piano solo by Marilyn Chambers and eight singers from the music club performed along with a fourth grade blackface minstrel skit Alabama Colons. About 50 in attendance enjoyed a refreshment plate served by Mrs. Hudson Mrs. Scarbro and Mrs. Miller. Revival progress noted with more than a dozen conversions and assistance from Rev. L. W. Peters.
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Parent-Teacher Association
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R. W. Chambers
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Music Club
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L. W. Peters
Winding Gulf
Bertie Setliff
Wiley
W. W. Setliff
Sylvia Reed
Beckley
Lacy McKinney
Raleigh General Hospital
C. Wise
Killpoca
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E. T. Wardoway
W. B. Morefield
Frank F. Perry
Stoco
Q. J
England Jr
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Raleigh
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Franks Mitchel
Harvey
Ada Harper
Hick Nester
Bellspring
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W. W. Schliff
Paul
A. G. Johnson
Virginia
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Mildred Morefield
Mullens
R. E. Bonham
Princeton
Abney
Koziar Convicted Of Murder Of Jeweler In Pa
Fayette county jury finds John W. Koziar 32 year old West Virginia miner guilty of murder in the death of Samson Rosenshein Masontown jeweler after five hours deliberation in Uniontown Pennsylvania.
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Fayette County
John W. Koziar
West Virginia
Samson Rosenshein
Masontown, Pa
Jewer
West Virginia Wins Boxing Tourney in EI C Conference
West Virginia's undefeated Mountaineers won five individual titles as the Eastern Intercollegiate Boxing Association finals drew 1,500 fans in Morgantown. Pitt and Carnegie Tech claimed the other five championships, ending WVU captains Pete Puglia and Johnny Gallo's remarkable careers with notable wins and near misses across 115 to 175-pound divisions.
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Associated Press
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W. Va
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Mountaineers
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Carnegie Tech
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Conte
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Jefferson
Torth
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Puglia
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Gallo
Summatics
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Wisnewski
Carnegi Tech
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Ruberstein
Temple
Ginitti Pitt
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Speigel
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Duquesne
Galla
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Virginia
Ridenbaugh
Wash Jeff
Zaleski
We. Virginia
Pethick
Bucknell
County Loop Umpires Meet Monday Evening
County Loop Umpires meet Monday at 7 30 p m in Beckley. The A division of Raleigh county baseball league will discuss the new season and the umpires roles. Eligible names listed include Grant Caudle Gazo Ilhada Elmer Boslie Glen Seabrough Kim Carter Winzenwort Mullens Collins Scarbroy A Thomas Tarry Withrow and Rusty Hatherman.
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Raleigh County Baseball League
Beckley Newespapers Corp
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Tarry Withrow
Rusty Hatherman
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