McNeish welcomed as Tech football coach at Blacksburg club meet
Alumni and supporters describe Bob McNeish as a clean cut, practical coach who emphasizes discipline and a realistic assessment of VPI players. He envisions more passing, questions quarterback sources, and notes punting and spring work as key early positives amid modest talent. Burr West of Tennessee visits. hopes to lure Beaver standouts Davis and Huddle, plus Barnett, to Tennessee, while praising Jack Huddle and Dave Barnett. Jim Herndon shines with Richmond farm club, aided by connections from Berwind, and other Bluefield and regional players receive attention from scouts, with league moves and all star considerations noted.
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Welch Miners Nip Blue Grays 5 To 4 In Nineteenth Loss
The Blue Grays dropped to 12 losses in 13 starts after a 5 to 4 loss to the Welch Miners. Key trades shuffled Blue Gray players with four going to Richmond and four arriving from there, including Pitcher Lefty Jette. Umpire calls on a disputed Welch home run decided the late game.
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A's Retain Loop Lead in Holiday Doubleheader
Philadelphia Athletics regain AL lead by beating the Boston Red Sox 2-1 in the nightcap after Joe Coleman won his sixth this year. In the opener, Joe Dobson blanked Philadelphia 7-0 as Boston tookgame one. Yankees win pair while Detroit and Chicago split a doubleheader.
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Browns edge Indians in nightcap as Fannin shuts out Cleveland
Cleveland natives report Cliff Fannin pitched a four-hitter to blank the Indians 6-0 in the nightcap, completing a doubleheader split after a 8-3 loss in the opener. Browns move within a game of first-place Athletics as crowds reach 48,961.
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Stranahan Explains His Troubles In England
New York May 31 Frank Stranahan American golfer explains past incidents that hampered his game in Britain. He defends his actions at the British amateur and recalls the silent treatment he received after a disputed hole. He says his wealth lets him play seriously year round and hints jealousy from others may have fueled his troubles.
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Giants Split With Brooks In Doubleheader Rout Dodgers
New York Giants beat Brooklyn 10-1 in the second game as Johnny Mize 2 homers and Sid Gordon power a 10-1 victory. Andy Hansen allowed six hits in a complete game to halt Brooklyn’s four-game streak. earlier Ralph Branca helped Dodgers win 4-3. Memorial Day twin bill attracts 34,349 fans at Ebbets and 22,753 at morning game.
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Middleweight History Confusion Over Lineage And Titles
WHITNEY MARTIN reports on the tangled history of the middleweight title after 1931, detailing splits between NBA and New York versions, champions named by various bodies, and the chaotic lineage leading to Graziano and Zale. The piece notes publicist Albertanti’s inconsistent charts and the difficulty of tracing who held the crown when.
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