Elliott Blaydes Repeats As Top Prep Athlete At McCallie
Elliott Blaydes of Bluefield West Virginia repeated as Chester Stephens Award winner at McCallie School Chattanooga. The all round athlete and student earned the Barnett and Wemyss trophies and led in football basketball swimming golf and baseball while serving as dormitory staff captain and YMCA president.
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Parkersburg Team Wins With Strong Hurling And Water Controversy
The Parkersburg club dominated the tournament despite a water scare over stomach ailments among players. Left hander Steven Dishauzi dazzled hitters from Trap Hill Huntington East and Parkersburg, while Paul Snyder drew praise for his smooth motion. Detroit scouts and the Louisville Colonels reportedly showed interest in Snyder, who trains with his brother and plans a Detroit tryout despite a one eyed setback.
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Dempsey Aunt Dies At Home In Lenore
Mrs. Sarah Baisden Dempsey, aunt of former world heavyweight boxing champion Jack Dempsey, died at her Lenore home. She is survived by eight daughters and two sons. Her husband, the late Joseph H. Dempsey, was a brother of the champ's father. The obituary notes Williamson West Virginia date as June 2.
Navy Dominates 11th Heptagonal Track Meet
Navy's powerful middies won the 11th annual heptagonal championships at Thompson Stadium scoring 874 points. Middie stars captured 10 first places and tied for another. Cornell and Dartmouth tied for open team honors with 5 points, Pennsylvania 4, Virginia 27, Columbia 17, and Princeton 5.
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Cardinals edge Phillies and discuss Cooper sale impact
In a high creditable 2 0 decision the Phillies fall to Little Texas. Charlie Schanz tossed a two hitter to beat Texas Jack. After Creel beat the Braves a Cardinal fan mused that Mort Cooper’s sale to Atlanta may change the team’s fortunes amid salary disputes.
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Reigh Count Gelding Triumphs Late in Derby Dieppe Finish
Racing room opened for the Reigh Count gelding and he edged Easy Chance at the wire. The double paid $86 with 825 tickets sold, pairing Wells and Riley's Glorious Sec winner of the first with Bo Jack stable's Voucher in the second.
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Pirates catcher rejected for militia service
Pittsburgh reported that Bill Salkeld Reed, the Pirates catcher, was rejected for military service today and classified 4-F due to an ailing right knee.
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Giants Defeat St Louis 3 To 2
Giants edge St Louis 3 2 in a tight plays game. Rucker and Mungo lead with two RBIs apiece as Hausmann, Rucker and Gardella star for the Cardinals in a close finish.
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Braves edge Cubs 5 4 on late single by Masi
In Chicago on June 2 Phil Masi delivered a tenth inning single driving in Joe Mack from second to push the Braves past the Cubs 5 4. Masi had earlier hit one of Boston’s two homers and Holmes homered with a man aboard in the third off Paul Derringer. A 29 minute rain delay interrupted play in the seventh as Atlanta seized the lead.
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Dimaggio's Pinch-Hit Homer Lifts Phillies Past Pirates 7-6
Vince DiMaggio hits a bases loaded pinch homer off former teammates as Philadelphia edges Pittsburgh 7-6. DiMaggio delivers his eighth homer of the year in the sixth inning to fuel the Phillies victory over the Pirates despite late runs. Attendance 2,698.
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Virginia Nominees Named For All Star Youngsters Game
Seven new nominees join the eastern all stars in the August 28 game at Richmond. The picks include Bill Anderson catcher Saltville, Sinkler Trent pitcher Altavista, Rutledge Moon Gretna, Randolph Johnson naval depot Yorktown, R B Pace infield Fluvanna, Herbert Arnold shortstop Saltville and Eugene Kastelberg outfielder University of Richmond.
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Duke Track Outfit Noses Out Virginia
Duke University’s tennis team edged Virginia 5-4 in a rain delayed match at Farming ton Country Club. Singles results favored Duke and Virginia, with doubles clinching the win for Duke 2-1.
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