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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1937
Page
4
Bluefield’s Blue-Grays hammered Williamson’s league leaders 8-0 as five runs crossed in the second, one in the third, and two in the fourth. LeNowir and LeNoir highlighted the scoring with hits and strong defense, while Huntington looms for a two game stopover.
The article notes Pittsburgh Pirates risk overconfidence as the 1937 season nears, praising bolstered mound staff with Joe Bowman and Ed Brandt, solid catching with Al Todd and Tommy Padden, and depth in outfield including Johnny Dickshot. It highlights Carl Hubbell and Dizzy Dean as benchmarks, praises Bill Swift for versatility, and forecasts a strong, balanced club needing sustained focus to claim the pennant.
In Brooklyn, Van Mungo earned his seventh win of the season while Heinie Manush powered a 10 hit Dodgers attack with two doubles and two singles. The Dodgers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6 to 2, closing gap to within a half game of the first division as umpire Babe Pinelli and various onfield tensions marked the afternoon.
Righthander Cy Blanton dominated the Bees to lift the first place Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-0 shutout today. He limited the Bees to three hits and cemented his team's lead in the standings.
The New York Yankees widened their lead on Cleveland to four games by beating the Indians 8 to 4. Charley Ruffing earned his fourth win after a delayed start, with Lynn and Hal Trosky homering early for Cleveland and Joe DiMaggio driving in runs for New York.
Jerome Dean was suspended indefinitely by National League head Ford Frick for conduct detrimental to baseball and for “too much popping off.” He must sign an apology by a strict deadline before restoration. A meeting with Frick and Dean was set for the next morning at league offices.
Epsom Downs England June 2 Mid Day Sun a wiry outsider won the 158th Derby in the Clarets Silks of Ms G B Miller. The long shot beat 20 rivals as jockey Mike Beary drove a late run to victory in front of about 300 000 spectators. Mrs Miller inherits a fortune and shared prize money with her mother while Beary celebrated his first Derby win after 16 attempts.
The piece contrasts modern boxing with 1920s glory, noting Heavyweights Tunney Louis and Jack Dempsey era stars versus today’s challengers. It laments lack of top fighters and cites Ambers eight out for 90 days, with promoters blaming strict rules and high taxes for poor conditions.
Piastinetes visit Bluefield as Logan travels to Welch Beckley plays Williamson in a slate of Mountain State League games. The schedule links regional clubs for a day of minor league action across four towns.
The report lists top hitters with Gerald Walker of the Tigers batting four for five against Washington. Arky Vaughan of the Pirates adds two runs in three trips to the plate. Walker climbs into the American League lead and Vaughan nears the National lead held by Medwick of the Cardinals. The piece names the top three hitters by league with teams and stats, including Medwick, Cronin, and others, across GAB RH and Pet.
International League results show Montreal 6 Buffalo 5 Toronto 2 Rochester 1 Newark 6 Jersey City 6 with games scheduled. American Association scores include Peat 7 Louisville 6 and Indianapolis 10 Pemnonectio 6 while Southern Association matchups Birmingham 2 Memphis 3 Atlanta 6 Knoxville 5 Orleans 6 also listed with games scheduled.
The Doughboys meet the Red Devils at Wade while Automen face the Y M C A at the airport. Both top teams are expected to deliver a strong clash as the season resumes after rain, aiming to keep first place and reset the slate.
In St Albans West Virginia on June 2 Philip Carr an eight year old Black boy was killed by a Chesapeake and Ohio railroad train. Coroner James E Roberts said he would investigate reports that the youth was shoved under the locomotive.
New York dispatch reports a theatrical satire in which Max Schmeling will perform as lead in a spoof opera while awaiting a phantom heavyweight bout with James J. Braddock on Long Island. Braddock plans to attend an injunction hearing as officials weigh actions tied to a looming match.
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