Bluefield Grays Top Marion 4-2 In Seventh Inning Rally
Bluefield defeated Marion 4-2 as Artie Eads held Marion to seven hits after a rough first. Key moments included Charley McMillan and Kitchens delivering power in the seventh to spark the late surge. Le Noir led Bluefield with three singles.
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Matmen feature Hesslyn vs Lever in National Guard show
Australian heavyweight champion Jim Hesslyn debuts in Wade Stadium tonight at 8 00 p m in a two of three falls bout against Dick Lever Nashville heavyweight The National Guard card promises a strong lineup with both men known on national grappling circuits Lever impressed against Herman Hickman and Hesslyn has a victory over Gus Sonnenberg Local fans expect a tough match between two top mat artists in a highly touted card
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National Guard
Hesslyn
Gus Sonnenberg
National Guards
Wade Stadium
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Jim Hesslyn
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Lever P
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Baseball's Big Six and Wrestling’s Rough Ring Figures
Harold Pie Traynor drops from first in the National League batting list to fourth in the Big Six as Johnny Frederick of Brooklyn takes the top spot. The wrestling scene features Australian Jim Hesslyn in explosive form against top contenders like Gus Sonnenberg and Jumping Joe Savoldi, with Dick Griffith and Tiger Mitchell headlining the card at the west end sport plant, plus Corbett Evans versus Joe Charlton in the prelims.
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Pie) Traynor
Johnny Frederick
Brooklyn
Hesslyn
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John Kilonis
Dick Griffith
Columbus
Ohio
Tiger Mitchell
Baltimore
Corbett Evans
Joe Charlton
Wytheville Beats Galax In Blue Ridge Opener
Wytheville wins 7 to 6 over Galax in the Blue Ridge league opener. Milgrim drove in a run on a single, Davis and Thomas added sacrifices and an error by Galax helped two runs in the first inning. Galax answered with six runs in the fourth on four hits, two walks and three Wytheville errors before Corum shut them down.
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Clifton Forge forfeits title right to Narrows
Clifton Forge high school canceled a scheduled game with Narrows and forfeited their right to continue in the Class B playoff for the state honors. Clover defeated Clifton Forge in the other elimination, and Narrows will face Clover or Clifton Forge Friday at 2:30 for the Virginia Class B championship. Narrows defeated Pembroke Independents 2-1 in a well played contest yesterday at Narrows.
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Yanks and Griffs Split Doubleheader in Washington
Washington and New York split a baseball doubleheader with the Yankees winning 9 7 in the second game and Washington taking the first 12 7. The Yankees hold a two to one lead in the short series while both teams used multiple pitchers in a high scoring pair of games. Cronin and Ruth led the Yankee lineup with power while Washingtons Kuhel Manush Goslin and Cronin contributed in the first game.
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Burke
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Manuesh
Rice
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Combs
Mangsh
Chapman
Jon Balla
Hite
Summers
Owens
Vangraflan
Billy Roche the boxing legend and his lasting friendship
The interview recalls Billy Roche a veteran boxing manager details his early days with John L Sullivan and his pivotal role guiding Gene Tunney. It highlights Roche weighing a future payout against friendship when Tunney sought management and chose Kelly, preserving their bond over earnings.
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France
Gene
New York
Jimmy Kelly
Tunney
Maine Woods
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Roche
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Billy Rose
Jimmy
Gene Tunney
Hyperion Wins English Derby in Record Run
Hyperion the 6 to 1 favorite wins the 150th Epsom Derby by four lengths over King Salmon as a crowd near a million watches. Tommy Weston rides Hyperion. Steve Donohue guides the gallant veteran on Thrapston in support.
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Lord Derby
Hyperion
Britain
Call Boy
Felstead
Sir H. Cunliffe-Owen
King Salmon
Victor Emanuel
Statesman
Franz Hall
John McCormack
W. My
Tommy Weston
Steve Donohue
Thrapston
J. A. Arene Lochiel
Donoghue
Lettes
Beckley Knights edge Zanesville 2 1 in opener
Beckley West Virginia edged Zanesville 2 to 1 as two unearned Beckley runs in the eighth inning decided the game. Chesty McDonald pitched nine hits for Springfield while Ter hune allowed nine as the Knights won the series opener. Heath and Rowland were behind the plate for the teams.
Tilden Believes Yanks Will Lose Davis Cup
Big Bill Tilden predicts the United States will be defeated again in the Davis Cup. He notes no heavy workouts for the American team before inter-zone or challenge rounds and says Tilden and partner Bruce Barnes won’t join the camp. He cites Ellsworth Vines as the only real hope, needing two singles wins.
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Bill Tilden
United States
Bernon
Prentice
Bruce Barnes
Paris
Tilden
Bill
Barnes
Ellsworth Vines
Australia
Big Bill
Jack Crawford
England
Vines
Plan Swimming Series At Local Country Club
A planned series of swimming contests will highlight the formal opening of the Bluefield Country club swimming pool on Saturday at 2 p m. Creighton Campbell Jr Bill Deverle and Charles Pearson lifeguards organize the event with registration requested at the caddy house by noon. Events include 25 yard breast stroke 25 yard back stroke 20 yard side stroke 20 yard plunge and comical water stunts and exhibition swimming.
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Bluefield Country Club
Creighton Campbell Jr
Bill Deverle
Charles Pearson
Cubs defeat Pirates 5 to 1 as Root holds lead
Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5 to 1. Charlie Root limited base runners for seven innings, with Gus Suhr and Earl Grace delivering key hits in the eighth. Pirates stay within five games of St. Louis in the National League race.
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Steve Swetonie
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Baseball scores and schedule across leagues
Chicago beat Pittsburgh 5 to 1 while Brooklyn faced Boston and New York met Philadelphia. American League results include Washington over New York 12 to 7 and Boston at Washington with Cleveland at St Louis. Small-town scores list Bluefield over Marion 4 2 Fries 9 Mt Airy 3 Galax 6 Wytheville 7.
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