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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1927

Page

12

Welch Fans Spark Turbulence in Local Ball Scene

A Welch town debate highlights fan conduct as a major factor in athletic trouble. Mayor John Blakely insists a winning team is essential for support, while boosters plan fresh signings and a June player influx to shore up the Senators. Alumni meddling and past incidents loom large as Williamson figure Emmett Keadle stirs publicity amid local sports drama.

Welch John Blakeley John Sieen Welch Senators Tuck Lloyd John Blakely Big Buck Emmett Keadle Williamson Emmet Kaiser Bill Legs Hawley Huntington Williamson High School Keadle Emmett State Athletic Board of Appeals

Yankees Beat Tigers Behind Reuther Pitching Win 2–0

New York teams up for two runs on timely hits as Dutch Reuther limits Detroit to two safeties in seven innings. Tiger Stoner also strong before reliever Broner allows two in the eighth. Gehrig and Ruth contribute for New York in a tense shutout.

New York New York Yankees Dutch Reuther Detroit Tigers Reuther Stoner Tigers E & We Warner Manush Fothergill Hellmann Gebringer Tavonet Woodall Broner McManus Port SN Koenig Ruth Gehrig Duret Raepee Ccscossies Morehart Tb Crabowsk Neun Gebriner Neuwn Tavener Gebringes Beens Geleel

Athletics Cop Opener of Cleveland Series

Philadelphia wins opener 8 to 4 over Cleveland to begin the series. Shante allowed eight hits through the second to fourth innings before Pate steadied the game for the Athletics. Gray and Perkins pitched for Philadelphia with Shaute, Karr, Collard, Sewell, Pate and L. Sewell in the Cleveland lineup.

Philadelphia Joe Shante Athletica Serisa Cleveland Pate Gray Athletics Indiana Shaute Karr Collard L. Sewell Gray, Pate Perkins

Senators Hit Freely and Trim the Browns

Washington defeated St. Louis 11 to 2 in the first game of the Serball series as all nine Senators who played had at least one hit and one run. Thurston limited the Browns to ten scattered hits while Speaker contributed at first base with 12 chances, five double plays, and no errors.

Washington Senators St. Louis Serball Thurston Browns Boston Red Sox Harris Trie Speaker Gaston Wingard O'Neill Ruel

Boxer Stephen Adamezyn Dies After Ring Injury

Kansas City, June 2. Stephen Adamezyn, Chicago boxer, died from a broken neck sustained in the second round of a bout with Sammy Mandel, world lightweight champion. County officials ruled the death an unavoidable accident and found no grounds for criminal action against Mandell after statements from the champion, his manager, officials, and others. The coroner indicated likely no inquest.

Kansas City Kan Stephen Adamezyn Chicago Sammy Mandel Arthur J. Mellett Kansas Boxing Commission Mandell L. D. Mabie

Southern Association Scores Reported For Games

In Little Rock Mobile Birmingham Chattanooga and Memphis lost to New Orleans while Atlanta Nashville faced wet grounds as teams posted scores and conditions varied across venues.

Little Rock Mobile Birmingham Chattanooga Memphis New Orleans Atlanta-Nashville Wet Grounds

West Virginia throttles Princeton 25 to 0 in football clash

Will Rogers headlined the program as the West Virginia team defeated Princeton 25 to 0. Rogers teased the crowd with a shout to the Mountaineers as banners hung in the box seats, marking a decisive victory on their trip to Princeton.

Will Rogers Princeton Princeton University West Virginia New York West Virgins Wil

Baseball Results and Schedule from Yesterday and Today

In yesterday's American League action New York defeated Detroit 2 to 0 and Chicago beat Boston 7 to 2. Philadelphia beat Cleveland 8 to 4 while Washington routed St. Louis 11 to 2. Today matchups include St. Louis at Washington, Cleveland at Philadelphia, Detroit at New York, and Chicago at Boston.

New York Detroit Boston Phiphia Cleveland Washington St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Chieuwee Phi Sphia Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh

Pittsburg Trims Philadelphia In Interesting Tilt

In Pittsburg on June 2, the Pirates beat Philadelphia 7 to 3 after a seventh inning rally. Cy Williams hit his tenth homer in the sixth to tie the count, but Pittsburgh answered with four runs in the seventh aided by Grantham's bases loaded single. Wrightstone, Waner and Traynor contributed for Pittsburgh as Ferguson held Philadelphia to three runs through six.

Phillies Homer Grantham Pittsburgh Philadelphia Pirates Ferguson Cy Williams Gad Apis Ab. RM Eresee H . Tmd Wrightstone Perguson Hill Reardon Day Moran

Chicago Hosts National Interachlastic Track Meet

Chicago pauses for the national interscholastic track and field championship starting tomorrow with about a thousand high school athletes from 182 schools across 33 states. Preliminaries set on Stagg Field with field events and some track events, culminating Saturday at Soldiers Field on the lake front.

Chicago Avetars Stagg Soldiers Field Lake Front

Three Americans Remain in Wight Wimbledon Semis

Stamford Hill England June 2 all Americans remain as semi-finalists in the women’s singles. Mrs Mallory beat fellow entrant Mrs McClure Harper 0 6-1. Miss Wills defeated Miss Valentine England 6-2 6-4 in a tighter match.

Stamford Hill England Eeren Wills Mola Malory Elizabeth Ryan Mallory McClure Harper Miss Wills Miss Valentine

Giants Edge Reds In 12th Inning Tilt At Cincinnati

In a Western swing opener the New York Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 5 to 4 in 12 innings. Jakie May relieved in the twelfth and Ed Roush started the decisive rally with a single. Lindstrom beat out an infield hit and a Harper fly helped score the tying run, but Cincinnati failed to reach the needed balance.

Cincinnati New York Giants Cincinnati Reds Jakie May Donahue Roush Lindstrom Harper Rove Reds Cummings Peaaihen SD Diseise Ree Grimes Poco O'Neill Seas Vestees Christensen Sfensons Ssqteceses Bressler Allen Fauketorin Iker Picinich tLaieas Hargrave al Pog Zitamann Pinnelli Ford Iifth Ian Pieinich Hornsby fAndstrom Terry Breasler Wanninger Pipp Jackson Grimes New York Donohue Hute McMillan Ohue Innes Wile Rimes Lacasine Au Joren Rigler Mart

Chicago Opens Series With Win Over Boston Red Sox

Chicago beat Boston 7 to 2 in the series opener as Ted Lyons earned his 9th win against 2 losses. Chicago batting supported by Me n and Ward while Willtse struggled early. The White Sox improved to 9 wins in their last 11 games.

Chicago Boston Red Sox Willtse Ted Lyons White Sox Men Ward Lyons McCurdy Wiltse Wilson Hofmann Moore

American Association Tale of Scores and Rainy Play

Toledo beat Indianapolis 6 to 4 while St. Paul won 8 to none as Milwaukee also posted a score in a rainy, wet grounds setting. Silver Jacket Lanvin announces a delicate lace jacket to wear over colored chiffon gowns for fashion.

Toledo Indianapolis St. Paul Milwaukee

Latzo Dundee Battle Heads Toward Tough Showdown

New York June 2 A close keenly fought welterweight title bout is expected tomorrow night at the Polo Grounds as Pete Latzo defends against Joe Dundee. Promoter Hum bert Fugazy expects about 25000 spectators and roughly 150000 in receipts. Latzo must make the 147 pound limit by 2 pm to stay king of the welters.

New York Pete Latzo Scranton Joe Dundee Polo Grounds Latzo Lst Humbert Fugazy Mike Latzo Pompton Lakes N. J Dundee Baltimore Max Waxman

Schorr Announces June Golf Tournament for Men

Schorr announces a June golf tournament with qualifying rounds starting today and running through the weekend. The 16 best net scores qualify for the June trophy final, 36 holes on or before June 26, with match play progressing from June 12 and 18 to determine winners and prizes.

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Inquiry Into Chicago Boxing Starts Today

A special legislative committee will begin an inquiry tomorrow into the Illinois State Athletic commission and how boxing shows are run in Chicago. The probe targets alleged improper influence, questionable decisions, graft to officials, and tolerance of dubious wrestling matches and poor matchmaking.

Chicago Illinois State Athletic Commission

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