Australian Champion Hesslyn Escorted After Mob Scene at Wade
National Guard wrestling show at Wade stadium ended in near riot as Australian champion Jim Hesslyn defeated Dick Lever. Police escorted Hesslyn from ringside amid boos and threats. Lever reportedly suffered a rupture and required medical attention.
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Narrows Sets Friday Clash for State Class B Title
Narrows Va June 1 The final game for state Class B high school honors will be at Narrows field Friday at 2 30 with Clover Bassett dispute over rights to play Narrows and Clover may settle on Narrows ground Narrows would face the winner This marks Giles county first time to contend for state honors in baseball
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Dempsey Says Schmeling Baer Bout Not Televised Next Thursday
New York June 1 Four time heavyweight contenders manager Jack Dempsey announced there will be no broadcast of the Schmeling Baer bout at Yankee Stadium next Thursday night.
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Old Marse Gibson Warns Pirates Ahead of Doubleheader
Pittsburgh reports a stern workout by George Gibson known as Old Marse, who warned the Pirates about emerging threats from the Cardinals Giants and Cubs. He cited slipping batting and urged stronger play as they prepare for a Saturday doubleheader with Cincinnati. The club led the league in batting with Traynor under .200 and an outfield averaging around .289.
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West Returns for Browns as Hitless Pinch Hitter
Sam West of the St. Louis Browns appeared as a hitless pinch hitter after a long injury absence. He dropped into a tie with Johnny Hodapp for the Big Six and American League batting lead, losing three points.
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Cochet Leads French Field in Davis Cup Championship
In Auteuil France June 1 Henri Cochet the French Davis cup ace led the defense of his singles title as the French hard court championship entered the final eight in both men and women divisions Cochet beat Itoh 6 1 6 2 6 4 joining Crawford Perry Lee Satoh and Bernard in the men’s quarter finals Women’s bracket reached the quarter finals with Nuthall Goldschmidt and Schiven advancing Helen Jacol Dorothy Andrus Burke Mme Rene Mathieu and Mrs Hileem Bennett Whittingstall had already reached the final eight.
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Fred Perry
G. N. Lee
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Japan
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Christian Boussus
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Jy Nuthall
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Margaret Schiven
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Boston Reqs Sox Defeat Senators In 2-7 Game
Repeated spelling errors aside, the box score shows Boston defeating Washington 7 to 3 in seven innings. Welch earned the win, Thomas the loss, with Cronin, Bluege, Ferrell, Goslin, Cooke, Hodapp, Oliver, and Leeds among RBI contributors. Cleveland beat St. Louis 3 to 1 in nine innings with Averill a key hitter and Gullie driving in two.
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West Virginia Track Stars Enter Mountaineer Hall of Fame
West Virginia University track teams closed the season with a dominant win over Wesleyan and an undefeated record, earning a place in the Mountaineer hall of fame alongside the 193% boxing squad. George Bailey and Jimmy Woodford emerged as new stars while coach Art Smith will see key graduates depart. Miller will compete in the National Collegiates in Chicago June 16 and 17. Golf finished its first season with the best Tri-state record, led by Hoblitzell and Lowe, with Pitt, Carnegie Tech, and Duquesne matches noted and an upcoming invitation Intercollegiate Golf Tournament in Pittsburgh. Tennis faced heavy rain. only three matches were played with mixed results and several cancellations.
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Sam Aspinall
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Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers Duel Marked by Stolen Bases
Swanson and Greenberg stole bases for Detroit, with Hayworth to Gehringer grounding a double play. Detroit left 7 on base while Chicago left 4. Walks go to Rowe 2 Lyons 3 and Faber 1. Rowe struck out 5 and Lyons 2. Lyons took the loss as Lyons allowed 3 hits in 7 innings and Faber allowed 2 in 1. Umpires: Kolla and Dinneen. Time not provided.
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Kamm
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Hite
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Grube
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Rowe
Kolla
Dinneen
National League Yesterday’s Results and Today’s Schedule
New York defeated Philadelphia 7 to 2 while St Louis beat Chicago 6 to 1. Boston and Brooklyn faced cold weather and were not scheduled. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh had a game tomorrow along with New York at Philadelphia and Brooklyn at Boston. Another games list shows others not scheduled.
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Philadelphia
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Chicago
Boston-Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Boston
Pittsburgh
Chickeen
Cincinnati
Baseball scores and schedules from American League games
Detroit beat Chicago 3 to 1 while Boston defeated Washington 7 to 5 and Cleveland topped St Louis 3 to 1 in 13 innings. New York and Philadelphia did not play. Knoxville edged Memphis 6 to 3. Louisville shut out Columbus 4 to 3 and Indianapolis defeated Toledo 6 to 4. Only games scheduled for some teams.
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Washington
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Columbus
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Toledo
New York
Philadelphia
Otto Von Porat Knocks Out Dick Daniels in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis on June 1 Otto Von Porat the Norwegian heavyweight overwhelmed Dick Daniels with a sharp cross in the second round delivering a decisive knockout. The bout followed a card featuring regional weigh-ins and regional scores. Porat improved his record while Daniels faced a swift defeat in the ring.
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Otto von Porat
Dick Daniels
Foot Soothing Bath Claims From Radox Ad
An advertisement promises relief for burning feet with a foot bath. It urges soaking feet for 20 minutes in hot water, using three tablespoons of Radox per gallon, and notes a 45 cent package at Goodykoontz Drug Co with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Meyer Receives Dough for Winning Auto Race
Indianapolis June 1 Meyer from Huntington Park California was awarded 18000 dollars a car and a large trophy for his record breaking victory in the 500 mile race last Tuesday Wilbur Shaw of Indianapolis finished second receiving 9100 dollars Lou Moore of Los Angeles was third with 4100 dollars Chet Gardner Long Beach California was fourth at 2400 dollars and H W Stubby Stubblefield Los Angeles was fifth with 3250 dollars Stubblefield received more than Gardner due to gifts from auto accessories firms Officials rejected three protesters to the final ranking before the prizes were handed out
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Louis Meyer
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Wilbur Shaw
Lou Moore
Los Angeles
Chet Gardner
Long Beach
H W
Stubby) Stubblefield
Stubblefield
Gardner
St Paul Open Preview Looms Over Keller Course
The St Paul open championship begins tomorrow at Keller Fee with 108 entrants, including five member Ryder Cup team led by Walter Hagen. Olin Dutra, Ed Dudley, Leo Diegel and Paul Runyan rate as top contenders alongside stars like Harry Cooper and Johnny Revolta. Diegel posted 69 in practice as cooler weather and possible storms forecast for the opening 18 holes.
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Gene Sarazen
Walter Hagen
Ed Dudley
Leo Diegel
Paul Runyan
Big Olin Dutra
Tony Manero
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Beckley hinges win in pitchers duel over Chicks
Beckley topped Springfield 4 to 1 in a pitchers duel as Pete Beam held the mound for Beckley and Lefty Braun worked for Springfield. Bell homered with a man aboard in the first, securing the win that put Beckley atop the league standings.
Bowman joins Bluefield Blue-Gray pitching staff
OBBY BOWMAN, once a premier American Legion junior star and now well known in semi pro circles, has become a member of the Bluefield Blue-Gray hurling staff. He is pictured as he appeared during his earlier nationwide attention as the star pitcher in West Virginia junior baseball.
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Bluefield
Bowman
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Seventh straight win boosts St. Louis to NL lead
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 6 to 1 to extend their winning streak to seven and move into first place in the National League. Dizzy Dean hurled a strong game, allowing six hits and shutting out Chicago until the ninth. Leo Durocher provided offense with a double, two singles and a walk, scoring once and driving in two as St. Louis collected eleven hits and benefited from several Cubs errors.
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Cubs
Guy Bush
Roy Henshaw
Leo Durocher
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VINES SUTTER LOTT AND WOODS INTO SEMI-FINALS
Memphis Tenn June 1 Ellsworth Vines Cliff Sutter George Lott and Sidney Wood reached the semi finals of the Dixie invitation tennis tournament. Sutter beat Berkeley Bell 6-2 6-2 6-4. Bryan Grant lost to Lett 6-4 7-5 6-2. Vines beat Lefty Bryan 6-3 7-5 0-6 6-0. Wood advanced by Adriano Zappa's default.
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Ellsworth Vines
Cliff Sutter
George Lott
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Sutter
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Bryan Grant
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Robert
Lefty) Bryan
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Newark Tricks Big Leagues In Exhibition Shutout
Newark defeats the New York Yankees 2 to 0 in a listless exhibition as Jablonowski and Perkins hold New York to two hits. Mamaux and Kies secure Newark’s win with solid relief pitching amid a quiet affair in Newark New Jersey on June 1.
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