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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1948

Page

6

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.

McNeish VPI Blacksburg Bob McNeish V.P.S Burr West University of Tennessee Burr Citadel West Max Steiner Bro. Steiner Matz Bob Davis Beaver Davis Beaver High Tennessee Tve Jack Huddle America Dave Barnett Huddle Dave Barnett Jimmy Herndon Big Creek Berwind Boston Braves Richmond Ind Jim Braves Young Herndon Jack Reider Boston Hartford Yours Truly Bluefield Carolina Harry Jenkins Herndon Blue Grays Peedunk Uttle Vernon Bickford Billy Southworth Bick Williamson High School Jude Hall Charleston Homer Moore Appy Homer Marvin Lorenz Vic Sorrell Clinton N. C Stahley Brown Albermarle Blue Ridge Stan Radke Roanoke, Va Mr. Airy Radke Bob Bow- Man Mt. Airy Rapid Robert Huntington Virginia George Booth Elkins Nick Moreman Fairmont East Elvin Little Princeton Coalter Varassi Logan Worman Crum Huntington Central Moore Moundarille

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.

Welch Miners Blue Grays Richmond Ind Lefty Omer Jette George Lacy Boston Jette Big George Blue Gray Mound Sprague Bill Rees Lyn Southworth Ray Holt New River Bluefield Shannon Hardwick Welch Carin Lacy Wheaton Ump Pottinger Cooney Zejac Uerg Pennell

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.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Athletics Joe Coleman Boston Red Sox Joe Dobson Watchhad Dal Williams Red Sox

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.

Shore Dresewerd Partee Moss Bearden Hegan

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.

New York Frank Stranahan England Toledo Stranahan Noother Augusta Spledid Johnny Dawson Ohio

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.

Bingsport Tenn Johnson City Cardinals Kinksport Cherokees Shriners Cardinals Beers Johnson City Ringsport Oe Bahn White Kerschke Olenics Ee Yen Spockman Douglas Bhueageen Washington New York Abrh En i Abrhoan Vernon Um'quinn New River Ae Iw Wooten OlRizzuto Bristol Teers Wembreep Folmes Braves Kingsport Tee Eyans OlPage Paooog Musial Elizabethton Ee S'I van Gustine Pirates Bluefield Teweere Brooklyn Johnny Mize Sid Gordon New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Andy Hansen Dodgers Eee Ralph Branca RAE Peat Jones Westrum Branch Hodges Abrhbons Rigney Reese Ueckm O'tgens Ward Mize Oj Edwards Whitmanif Kerr King Mise Hermanski RBI Whitman Marshall Lockman Gordon Livingston Bob—Hansen Palica Taylor Ramsdell Lo— Hansen Ramadell Thompson Wildp UMP Finell Gore Rebb Chicago Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Cubs Bucs Jackie Robinson Windy City Elmer Riddle Riddle

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.

New York Tommy Ryan Bob Fitzsimmons Stanley Ketchel Billy Papke Ketchel Papke Frank Klaus George Chip al McCoy Mike O'Dowd Johnny Wilson Harry Greb Tiger Flowlers Mickey Walker Walker Gorilla Jones National Boxing Association Ben Jeby New York Athletic Commission NBA Francis Albertanti Alast Albertanti Rocky Graziano Tony Zale Newark Albertanti Graziano Jones Fred Apostoli Apostoli Ceferno ‘Garcia Walcker Thil Garcia Ken Overlin Billy Soose Jeby Lou Bouillard Vince Dundee Teddy Yarosz Babe Risko Freddy Steele al Hostak Solly Krieger Zale

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