Mountaineers to Lose Stars After 1935 Season
Mountaineer fans will bid farewell after the home game with W and J as captains Joe Stydahar Sam McWhinney Angelo Onder Eugene Hester and Joe Zaleski close college playing days. Stydahar a legendary West Virginia tackle led the line and scored against several teams. McWhinney and the others have been vital pillars of the squad through three varsity years and will depart after honors earned against the Presidents in coming games.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Joe Stydahar
Sam McWhinney
Angelo Onder
Eugene Hester
Joe Zaleski
West Virginia
McDonald
Mountaineer
Duquesne
Washington and Lee
Temple
King
Jock Sutherland
Pitt
Stydahar
Con
Maes
Washingte Varsity
Onder van Hester
Onder
Gene Hester
Fray Iere
Thomas
Kyle
Bioes
New Orleans
Freshmen Pry West Virginia in Scrimmage Ahead of W J Clash
Washington and Jefferson prepares for its annual matchup with West Virginia University as freshmen highlight a brisk scrimmage exploiting weak side reverses. Injuries hit the Presidents while Army and Cornell also regroup for Navy and Pennsylvania games respectively. Columbia and NYU focus on passes and defense in drills ahead of key opponents.
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Associated Press
Ientons
W. Va
Washington and Jefferson
West Virginia
Wann
Mountaineers
West Virginia University
Alleghenies
West Virginians
Hank Day
West Point
N. Y
Vermont
Army
Navy
Fordham and rivals sharpen passing and defense across campuses
The report details Fordham’s passing attack with Nat Pierce back from injury as the Rams test defense against N Y A plays by freshmen. Colgate’s offense challenges Rutgers. Syracuse prepares for Maryland on Thanksgiving. Brown scrimmages before Columbia. Yale, Rutgers, Penn, Temple, Harvard, Princeton, and Navy also drill, lining up lineups and refining passes.
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Nat Pierce
St. Mary’s
Fordham
Rams
Tale of Azucar and Bushranger in Transformed Turf Racing
The essay recounts Azucar, a turf standout who won the Santa Anita Handicap, inspiring Joseph E. Widener to convert jumper Bushranger to flat racing. It notes Azucar’s yearling sale, turf beginnings, shifting to hedges, and his move to Fred M. Alger Jr. of Detroit, highlighting California tracks shaping his record in America’s richest handicap.
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Azucar
California
Joseph E. Widener
Bushranger
Bushranger Shines in Mile and Half Debut at United Hunts
Bushranger, a former jumper sired by Stefan the Great, showed speed on the flat in his first race over a mile and a half at the Whitney Gold Cup meeting. He carried 118 pounds, finished strong, and clocked 2:32 3-5, signaling potential for Santa Anita Handicap possible rotation to California racing. Widener weighs future plans, may bring Bushranger to the Coast if form continues.
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United Hunts
Stefan the Great
California
Indigo
Luckite
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Widener
Hialeah
Miami
Florida
Azucar
Two West Virginians Win Nursing Prizes at UPenn
Philadelphia on November 21 reports Miss Lida V. Werdle of Lewisburg and Miss Ruth P. Walton of New Town each won two prizes during the graduating exercises for 35 nurses at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. Miss Gwendolyn R. Hussey of Hagerstown Md won $10 for the top mark in surgery.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Lida V. Werdle
Lewisburg
Ruth P. Walton
Newtown
University of Pennsylvania Hospital
Gwendolyn R. Hussey
Hamilton Boulevard
Hagerstown
Amateur Boxing Bouts To Be Staged By Legion Post
Raleigh county post 32 of the American Legion will sponsor a series of amateur boxing bouts at the Memorial building starting Monday night December 16. W C Mullins and Joe Dutton were appointed to promote the series and line up the best local fighters, aiming for an attractive opening card and showcasing Southern West Virginia talent including Leonard Persinger.
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Memorial Building
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Joe Dutton
Glen White
Legion
Mullins
West Virginia
Mr. Dutton
Dutton
Leonard Persinger
Raleigh County Post
Bluefield
Williamson
Welch
Charleston
Jacobs Plans Fight For Louis In Havana
Promoter Mike Jacobs flew to Miami then Havana to arrange the heavyweight bout between Joe Louis and Isi dore Gastanga scheduled for December 29. He will also study staging a Miami show this winter with Louis’ manager Julian Black and staffer Walter St Denis joining the trip.
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Associated Press
New York
Mike Jacobs
Miami
Havana
Joe Louis
Isidore Gastanga
Jacobs
Julian Black
Louis
Walter St. Denis
Jacob
Griffith Pleased With Diamond Career at 66 Years
Clark Griffith, baseball’s sly old fox, looked back over his long career and found little he would change. In his office near the stadium he built for the American League Senators, he reflected on a life in baseball that had been good to him. The Associated Press report notes his pride in what he accomplished and the enduring appeal of his work in the sport.
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Associated Pro
Washington
Clark Griffith
Fox
Senators
Various College Picks Highlight Team Rivalries Across Regions
The list forecasts winners across many matchups including Auburn over Georgia, Arizona over New Mexico, California over Stanford, Georgetown over Maryland, Ohio State over Michigan, Notre Dame over Southern California, and Washington over Oregon. A national rating places California first, Minnesota second, with Princeton third and other teams such as So Method ist, Alabama, Pitt, LSU, Northwestern, and Duke in the top ranks.
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Georgia
Arizona
New Mexico
Arkansas
Texas
Army
Vermont
California
Stanford
Colgate
Rutgers
Colorado U
Wyoming
Columbia
Brown
Detroit
Duquesne
Duke
N. Cal. State
Georgetown
Maryland
Georgia Tech
Florida
Illinois
Chicago
Indiana
Purdue
Kansas
Iowa State
Kansas State
Missouri
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Iowa
Notre Dame
S. California
Ohio State
Michigan
Ohio U
Ohio
Westpresen State
Montana
State
Bucknell
Princeton
Methodist
Alabama
Pittsburgh
Louisiana State
Rice
Washington
Alabama Poly
Carolina
Dartmouth
Texas Christian
Holy Cross
Charlotte's First Enclosed Fire Truck in the United States
Charlotte North Carolina claims the nation’s first enclosed fire truck. The notable vehicle marks a milestone in municipal firefighting, reflecting early 20th century advances in safety and equipment.
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Charlotte
N. C
United States
Eyes On Princeton Earl Blaik Prepares Dartmouth Clash
Dartmouth and Princeton remain undefeated as Earl Blaik molds the Indians into shape for a likely eastern championship decider. The forthcoming clash could crown the division winner for the season.
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Dartmouth Indians
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Dartmouth
Tigers
Associated Press
Luncheon to honor him draws many ball players and writers
More than a score of ball players, sports writers and other intimates are invited to a luncheon to honor him, signaling wide support and high regard from the sports community.
Tennis Officers To Be Reelected In U S L T A
New York Nov 21 President Walter Merrill Hall and fellow United States Lawn Tennis Association officers are slated for re election by the nominating committee. Hall has served two years as president. Holcombe Ward Joseph W Ivy Ralph W Estcoot and Lawrence A Baker are renominated as officers. Annual meeting in Philadelphia Feb 8. Hall ranked fourth in 1918 and is honored for opposing the British federation over anti film regulation affecting Fred Perry’s amateur status.
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Associated Press
New York
Walter Merrill Hall
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Hall
Holcombe Ward
Joseph W. Ivy
Kansas City
Ralph W. Estcoot
Chicago
Lawrence A. Baker
Washington, D. C
Philadelphia
British Lawn Tennis Association
International Federation
Fred J. Perry
England
Farewell Pounding for Mr and Mrs Charley Curtiss
Princewick area notes bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Charley Curtiss and Gray who moved to Blue Jay Wednesday. The couple, longtime Bible class teachers, were honored with a surprise pounding and a farewell prayer service. Speaking at the meeting, Curtiss expressed gratitude for gifts received.
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Charley Curtiss
Gray
Blue Jay
Curtiss
Ill Father at Rai nne hospital visited by Callisons
Field notes a hospital visit Sunday as Earl and Burton Callison saw their ailing father at Rai nnel le. He lost his arm to hand cancer. Avery Kelly and wife of Woodpeck called on Mr and Mrs Jack Reed last week. Mrs Mary Myers and Evelyn visited relatives in Glen White last week. Shorty Holcomb left for Alder son Saturday. Mrs A Buchanan in Beck ley Saturday. Oakey Meadows Virginia Meadows and Donzie Conner attended the funeral of Meadows and Conner’s mother in Athens last week.
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Tom Saunders
Bahern
Amos Janney
Pax
A. Buchanan
D. Breakfield
Billy Breakfield
Frank Janney
Charley Akers
Lillybrook
Mary Myers
Evelyn
Donald Gamble
Crab Orchard
Jack Reed
Willie Pigg
E. L. Pigg
Abney
Orlene Breakfield
Leo Conner
D. Break
Oakey Meadows
Virginia Meadows
Donzie Conner
Reemployment Head At Martinsburg Resigns
J H McGinnis state director of the National Reemployment Service announced he obtained the resignation of John Wise head of Martinsburg office effective immediately after an investigation of alleged irregularities in Wise's office Wise was formerly NRA director
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
J. H. McGinnis
National Reemployment Service
John Wise
Martinsburg
McGinnis
Washington
Wise
NRA
Investigation Findings Shielded From Publication In Parkersburg
McGinnis stated the findings from the probe, conducted after reports of irregularities in Mr Wise's office, are not for publication. The remarks place the inquiry in Parkersburg and emphasize its confidential nature.
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Parkersburg
McGinnis
Wise
Dog With Mumps Keeps Vets Busy At Home
Freckles the five year old black and white fox terrier barked and refused to leave the bedside of his master Ernest Anderson 9 who was ill with the mumps. Dr William Storch veterinarian confirmed the dog had the mumps and stayed with the family through the night.
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Associated Press
Jefferson
Freckles
William Storch
Ernest Anderson
President Grant Visit at Point Pleasant Ohio
President Ulysses S. Grant arrived in Point Pleasant Ohio at age 74 during a notable 22 event period. Local residents greeted the former general with ceremonies and speeches highlighting his leadership and Civil War legacy.
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Ulysses S. Grant
Point Pleasant
Ohio
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