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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1923

Page

11

Reds Extend Winning Streak With Cubs Victory

The Reds beat the Cubs 3 to 2 in the first game of the series in Cincinnati. Luque earned his fifth win in six starts as Duncan Bohne and a first inning error produced an early run. Cheeves held the Reds scoreless until the seventh when Burns tripled and Duncan singled for two runs.

Cincinnati Reds Cubs Luque Grantham Duncan Bohne Cheeves Burns

Three Giants Hit Homers To Win Over Philadelphia

Philadelphia May 31 Giants win 4 to 1 on three home runs by Meusel Groh and Kelly accounting for all New York runs. Tierney the locals new second baseman showed well. Score by innings New York 200 000 011 Philadelphia 010 000 000 Bentley Snyder Mitchell Hubbell Wilson.

Philadelphia Meusel Groh Kelly New York Giants Tierney Bentley and Snyder Mitchell Hubbell Wilson

Grimes Leads Brooklyn Past Boston 5 2 on May 31

Grimes held Boston to five hits and drove Brooklyn to a 5 2 win. In the ninth, tied 2 2, Grimes singled and scored on a wild throw, followed by successive sacrifices from Bailey and Wheat. New York also announces Ernest Johnson as utility infielder, acquired from Chicago for 4000 dollars.

Boston Grimes Brooklyn Arquard Neil Johnston Bailey Wheat R. H. E. Brooklyn Taylor Marquard O'Neil New York Ernest Johnson Chicago New York Yankees Johnson Yankees

Dodgers and Cards Discuss Trade for Toporcer

Report says Brooklyn seeks pitcher while St Louis offers infielder Toporcer. The proposed swap follows Rickey’s eye for a second baseman as Brooklyn needs a strong hurler and the Cardinals seek infield help. Toporcer, famed for wearing glasses, batted .323 in 1922 with 25 doubles and three homers.

Dodgers Rickey Brooklyn Toporcer Toporce Cardinals Robinson Jacques Fournier Schleibner Stuffy Stewart Ivan Olgon Pete French Jimmy Johnston St. Louis Topocer Dodger Finegan

Covenanters to Play Tom Wilsons Covenantors at Fair Grounds

The Covenanter boys of the Presbyterian Church and T. O J Wilsons First Baptist team meet at the fair grounds at 2 30 this afternoon. Both squads have four games with mixed results and are fielding strong pitchers MecNeer and Fulford for the Covenanters while Wilsons side may start Christie or Northen on the mound. Spectators can expect a well played contest.

Covenanter Presbyterian Church T. O.J. Wilson First Baptist Church Fair Grounds Baptist Boys Tazewell Covenanters Mr. Waterman Zaime Wade Graham Kent Buchanan T. O' Wilson MecNeer Harry Fulford Prenanters Christie Northen Wilson's Boys McClaugherty Farmer

Mountaineers Triumph in Thirteen Inning OT Win Over Pitt

West Virginia University defeats the University of Pittsburgh 5 to 4 in thirteen innings at Morgantown. Tallman pitches with an infected finger for WVU as Pitt ties the game in the ninth and tenth before WVU clinches the victory in the thirteenth.

Morgantown W. Va West Virginia University University of Pittsburgh Tallman Mountaineers Pitt West Virginia R. H.E. Westoa Univ. Pitt Hawley Noble and Shuler

Penn wins 34th inter-collegiate AA meet at Harvard

On June 1 1913 the University of Pennsylvania captured the thirty fourth annual inter collegiate field track meet of the Association of Amateur Athletics of America at Harvard stadium. Ty Cobb led American League batters with .470 and Joe Jackson followed at .447. Twenty five years ago in 1898 Elton Chamberlain former Cleveland pitcher was headed toward boxing per Buffalo reports.

University of Pennsylvania Association of Amateur Athletics of America Harvard Stadium Ty Cobb Joe Jackson Elton Chamberlain Cleveland Buffalo

Baseball scores from yesterday in the American League

Results show Boston lost to New York 1 to 8 while Cleveland defeated Chicago 5 to 4 and St Louis beat Detroit 8 to 3. The Philadelphia Washington game did not appear on the schedule.

Boston New York Cleveland Chicago St. Louis Detroit Philadelphia Washington

International League Scores Report

Jersey City beat Newark 8 to 1 while Toronto toppled Buffalo 17 to 9. Baltimore defeated Reading 10 to 5 and Rochester prevailed over Syracuse 9 to 4.

Jersey City Newark Toronto Buffalo Baltimore Reading Rochester Syracuse

Baseball Umpire Rules On Time, Injuries, Hits and Assists

The questions cover rain suspensions, time allowances, when to suspend play for injuries, batter hits on a misplayed fly, assists on putouts, and evolving umpire time control rules. Prior rulings vary by scenario with emphasis on whether time is granted, when a play is deemed final, and how assists are awarded.

Bowmann Edges Byrne For National Inter Scholastic Golf Title

Rye N Y May 31 Bowmann of Plainfield N J representing Tome Md won the national inter scholastic golf tournament defeating Byrne of Brooklyn Polytechnic High School in 36 holes 3 and 6 Bowmann led morning 90 to 95 Byrne 45 48 in afternoon after losing first three holes Byrne conceded the contest

Bowmann Wiens Tourney Rye N. Y D. Bowman Plainfield N. J Tome

Railroad Shops Team Defeats West Yard in Brief Victory

Norfolk and Western Shops team defeated West Yard yesterday in an abbreviated game.

Railroad Shops West Yard Norfolk and Western Shope West Yards

National League Results From Yesterday

New York defeated Philadelphia 4 to 1 while Brooklyn beat Boston 5 to 2. Chicago edged Geol 3 to 2 and Pittsburg fell to St. Louis 1 to 4.

Yeesterday New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston Chicago Geol Pittsburg St. Louis

American Association Scores Across Cities Quick Report

Louisville 8 Indianapolis 1 Columbus 2 Toledo 7 Kansas City 8 Milwaukee 3 Minneapolis St Paul not scheduled Telegraph ads claim results from want ads, listing results by city.

Louisville Indianapolis Columbus Toledo Kansas City Milwaukee Minneapolis-St. Paul Telegraph

Tris Speaker Drives Cleveland To Victory Over Chicago

Tris Speaker hit a sixth inning homer with a man aboard to lift Cleveland to a 5 4 win over Chicago in the final game of the series. Thurston pitched for Chicago, Metevier for Cleveland, with Metevier earning the win.

Tris Speaker Homer Chicago Cleveland

Yankees Rout Red Sox In Easy Victory At Home

New York Americans defeat Boston 14 to 5 after a big fourth inning that produced six runs on seven hits. Pipp extends his consecutive game reaching 21 as Heilmann’s American record is tied. Pitchers Murray O Doul Picinich Shawkey Bangough are noted in the box score.

New York New York Americans Boston Yankees Murray O'Doul Red Sox Pipp Heilmann R.H.E. Boston Murray, Odoul Shawkey Bangough

Tigers Routed by Browns 8 to 3 in Detroit Game

Detroit pitchers were roughed up as St Louis built an 8 to 3 lead behind strong hitting by Severeid who collected five hits including two doubles. Wright pitched well for Detroit but was unable to stop the Browns on offense. Johnson finished the game for Detroit and struck out the side in the ninth.

St. Louis Pittsburg Cardinals Meadows Meadow Ittsburg Grimm Rawlings Schmidt Toney Freigau Flack Plack Maranville Stock Toporcer Bottomley Pittsburgh Hart and McCormick Detroit Tigers Browns Wright Brown Johnson Tiger

Indianapolis Motor Speedway to Decide Future Use

Officials of the Indianapolis motor speedway to meet soon to discuss the track's future use. Carl G. Fisher says reports of dismantling and moving the 500 mile race are denied. He notes the brick oval is aging and may require about 200000 in repairs before another race.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Motor Speedway Carl G. Fisher Fisher Indiana

Czecho-Slovakians Beat Swiss In Davis Cup Doubles

Territet Switzerland May 31 Czecho-Slovakia won the doubles in a Davis Cup tie with Switzerland by 4-6 4-6 7-5 8-6. The Swiss led 5-2 in the fourth before Czecho-Slovakia rallied to win the set and level the match.

Territet Switerland Cecho Slovakia Switzerland Cecho-Glovakia Ferriers Service Util Sautter

Graham Presbyterians Win 9 to 5 on Challenging Field

The Graham team defeated the Presbyterians from Bluefield 9 to 5 at the tower grounds. Field conditions between two railroad tracks reduced play quality. Buchanan earned praise for precise plate work, while H Goodykoontz led Presbyterians with four hits including a home run. Hudgins struggled on the mound as Graham’s batteries included Buchanan and Jackson.

Graham Presbyterians Bluefield Tower Grounds Buchanan H. Goodykoontz Hudgins Fulford McNeer Jackson

Eight Angers and a Pony Burn in Ohio Race Track Fire

A late May fire at Maple Heights near Cleveland destroyed five barns of the Ohio State Jockey Club, killing eight thoroughbreds including Susiana A Portlight and Mambi and injuring others. About 150 horses were trapped. heroic fans freed many. Losses totaled roughly 12 500 dollars to stables and up to 100 000 dollars on animals. sixth and seventh races were delayed but completed.

Cleveland Ohio Ohio State Jockey Club Maple Heights Bedford Susiana A Huron IL Shortstop J. A. Harsons Cheyenne Wyo Long Island Portlight Mambi Ulster Eastman Toledo America F. N Holman Blazenry

Hagen Again Tops Northern Open With 72

Walter Hagen repeated yesterday card with a 72 in the northern professional golf championship. Frank Ball led with 144 after 36 holes, as Jim Barnea and Gene Sarazen posted 148 and 149 respectively. Other notables included Edward Ray, Tom Walton, James Ockenden, and J. Brews tied on 148 or 149. Vale beats Carnegie Tech 9 matches in Yale outing.

Lytham Lancashire Eng Walter Hagen Frank Ball Langley Park Jim Barnea Gene Sarazen Johnny Farrell Edward Ray Tom Walton James Ockenden Raynes Park J. Brews South Africa Sarazen Jangle Farrell

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