1929 Sports Highlights From The Year In Review
The column surveys 1929 sports, noting Georgia Tech’s 8-7 win over California in the Rose Bowl, Roy Reigle’s error, MacDonald Smith’s Los Angeles Open triumph, Gene Sarazen’s Florida Open win, Horton Smith’s French national title, and Helen Wills Moody’s tennis successes. It covers Davis Cup, boxing, football, and baseball milestones with figures like Babe Ruth, Tris Speaker, Ty Cobb, and Bob Shawkey, plus Notre Dame’s football edge and Lew Fonseca as AL MVP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Tech
University of California
Roy Reigle
Eleet
Golden Bears
MacDonald Smith
Los Angeles
Ship
Gene Sarazen
Horton Smith
Helen Wille
Fred Moody
San Francisco
Forest Hills
France
Tilden
Hunter
LaCoste
Borotta
Tex Rickard
Miami
Florida
Dempsey
Carnegie
Clyde van Dusen
Churchill Downs
Louisville
Johnny Salo
New Jersey
CG. GC
Pyle
Paavo Nurmi
Ray Conger
Town
Tris Speaker
Ty Cobb
Babe Ruth
Clara Hodgson
Philadelphia Athletics
Chicago Cubs
Miller Huggins
New York Yankees
Notre Dame
Purdue
Pittsburgh
Bob Shawkey
Lew Foneeca
Associated Press
King George V rests easier amid health report
The item notes King George V of England is resting much easier per his physicians. It also reports the death of Miss Texie Lee E. Brown returning to Ohio after holidays with her parents, and the marriage of Arthur Douglas to Miss May Belle Harris at Old Gaywood near the Shenandoah River, plus a well attended supper dance at the George Washington Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George V
England
Texie Lee E. Brown
Bernard Brown
Ohio
Arthur Douglas
Maybelle Harris
Gaywood
Shenandoah River
George Washington Hotel
Professor McIlwee Begins Music Instruction at Handley
Five years ago on December 31 1924 Prof McIlwee of Keyser West Virginia arrived to start music instruction at Handley. The George Washington Hotels hosted a banquet for most girls from the local Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company exchange. The Star reported a new duplex printing press capable of 25000 papers per hour. The American Red Cross announced plans to build two hospitals in Japan. Late apple arrivals weakened the British market with Yorks 379 to 588, Ben Davis 417 to 3518, Winesaps 471 to 565.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIlwee
Keyser
W. Va
Handley
George Washington
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Star
American Red Cross
Japan
Yorks
Ben Davis
Fifteen Years Ago December 31 1914 Obits and notes
The item recalls John L Swartz a county farmer dying the same day his wife was buried. The Star notes I W Russell’s loss will be felt by county and city. Bell Telephone offers stock at 110 and easy payments. Steinbach captured by the French after hard fighting as war resumes after Christmas lull. Much charitable work reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Swartz
Railroads
Virginia
State Corporation Commission
I. W. Russell
The
Star Today
Bell Telephone
Steinbach
Eee
Community groups outline Christmas season activities
Local organizations announce a Christmas season schedule featuring events, gatherings, and charitable drives. Partners include neighborhood associations, faith groups, and youth clubs coordinating meals, toy drives, and carol concerts across several venues.
Coolidge Plans Florida Winter Outing
Former President Calvin Coolidge will leave Northampton in January for a trip to St. Petersburg and other Florida points. He will attend the St. Petersburg annual convention of the officers and agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Mass
Calvin Coolidge
New England
Florida
St. Petersburg
Officers and Agency
Directors of the New York Life Insurance Company
Directors of the New York Life Insurance Company, of which he is a director, are noted in connection with the corporate governance briefings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Life Insurance Company
Dance Night at McCarrolls Hall Ends Year in Costume
At McCarrolls Hall Clear Brook Tuesday night December 31 ladies and gents are invited to dance to good music with prizes for best costume a large cake awaits the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarrolls Hall
Clearbrook
Notice to creditors in estate of R B Triplett
All parties holding claims against the estate of R B Triplett and its administering will present them to M B Triplett Extrix at 218 Sharp Street Winchester VA for settlement at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Triplett
M. B. Triplett
Sharp Street
Winchester
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Loudoun Street
Heemandori Valley Frathional. Bank
of Stockholders Meeting
Oak Valley National Bank
WM. G. Hardy
the Commercial & Savings Bank
E. Piccadilly St
Cee
Jack Holt
Leila Lee
Ralph Graves
Tharne
Eddie van Sally O' Neil
Jeanette Lofe
Mr. Coolidge
Amalu
Capitol
Mivn pReMtl St “Ft. N
Rane
Gotrousstavet Paone
Choice Main Street
Farmers & Merchants National
INCE
Gray & Sheetz
Ssrown & Fisher
Wen's Shop
Scotts
Veg
Chicago News
Dallas
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