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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1932

Page

7

McGraw resigns Giants post as Terry takes helm

After 30 years as manager John J. McGraw resigns and appoints 35 year old Bill Terry to run the New York Giants. McGraw will stay as vice president and adviser while Terry gains full control, Bancroft’s future unsettled. Terry plans to assume charge at the Polo Grounds tomorrow with hopes to steer the team toward the pennant race.

Bill Terry John M’craw NEW York Giants Alan Gould Associated Press New York John Joseph McGraw William Harold Pill) Terry Miness McGraw Giant Terry The Giants Charles A. Stoneham Rogers Hornsby Rajah Boston Sonteham Dave Bancroft Bancroft Toledo Long John Kelly Chick Hafey Jim Bottomley Bill Polo Grounds

Giants appoint Bill Terry new manager amid shift in discipline

New Giants skipper Bill Terry vows to ease strict rules and give players a break while aiming to lift the club from last place. He says he will not serve as a playing manager and expects to balance duties as boss with limited rest.

New York Bill Terry Giants Terry John McGraw

Jennings Subdues Clarksburg Team

Charleston whitewashed Cumberland 12 to 0 as Murdock held the Colts to seven hits. Vitille allowed 13 hits as Cumberland hitters faced tough defense by Charleston in a one sided game played in Huntington.

Charleston W. Va Senators Colts Cumberland Murdock Vitille RW. E. Cumberland Collins Mackey Beckley Kelsey Jennings Clarksburg Generals Jennings Wisrock Sington Welch Chiozza

Johnstown Johnnies Top Huntington Roosters 6 to 2

Johnstown Johnnies rattled 17 hits but could convert few into runs, defeating Huntington Roosters 6 to 2. Huffman allowed four hits as Johnstown built a 6 2 lead. Chismar and Hardway also contributed with key outs. Beckley beats Clarksburg 6 to 2 as Jennings allows seven hits and Welch belts a homer.

Huntington W. Va Husky Johnstown Johnnies Huntington's Roosters Hardway Chismar Huffman Johnstown

Alumni roll call at Maryland dental and medical schools

Baltimore on June 3 saw alumni associations of the University of Maryland dental and medical schools welcome the graduates to morrow. Dr. William B. Finner, oldest living dental graduate from the class of 1874, headlined a dinner at the Southern hotel with about 350 alumni from across the country in attendance including Dr. Franklin P. Bernard of Kenneth Square, Pa.

Baltimore Dental and Medical Schools University of Maryland College Park William B. Finner Dental Southern Franklin P. Bernard Kenneth Square

Heavy Hitters Boost in AL Standings

Yankees and Athletics pace American League leaders as Tony Lanzer surges after five hits in six at bats to reclaim a spot among the Big Six. Jimmie Foxx adds five points and Bill Dickey three as Paul Waner anchors the NL leaders with a .401 mark.

Yankees Athletics Tony Lanzer Gerald Walker Detroit Tony Jimmie Foxx Bill Dickey Paul Waner AOL GABR Pet. Foxx

Moody Aims to defend French tennis title at Roland Garros

Mrs Moody, already doubles champion with Elizabeth Ryan, pursues a fourth singles crown in the French championships. She faces France's Rene Mathieu in the final as Mathieu defeated Betty Nuthall 6-2 6-4 in the semi final. Previously Henry Cochet defeated Gregory Mangin 6-3 7-5 5-7 6-3 in men’s singles. Moody did not appear on court before her final match.

Auteurs France Helen Willa Moody Elizabeth Ryan United States Moody Mme Rene Mathieu Betty Nuthall England Henry Cochet Gregory Mangin Roland Garros

Phil Perkins to turn pro amid financial need

St Albans N Y June 3 Phil Perkins former British amateur golf champion announced he would turn professional. He said he deserted the amateur ranks because he needed the money he could earn as a player or instructor.

St. Albans N. Y T. Philip Perkins

Willard predicts slow business recovery after budget balance

Baltimore June 5. Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad said an early helpful decision from Congress on balancing the budget could halt the downward tendency. He warned the recovery would be slow, noting no improvement yet and that the market awaits budget action before turning up.

Baltimore Daniel Willard Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Congress

Baileymen vs Princeton Tigers Clash at Wellerfield

This afternoon at 3 30 Bluefield White Sox meet Princeton Tigers at Wellerfield. Princeton has signed Mel Kitchen Piedmont Austin and Edmonds boosting the outfield and pitching staff. Lefty Brawley starts for Bluefield after workouts to mend his arm.

Bluefield White Sox Princeton Tigers Wellerfield Baileymen Princeton Tigers Mel Kitchen Piedmont Austin Edmonds Kitchen Mel Austin Wytheville Ytoanoke Pearlsburs White Hose Brawley W. I. Batley

West Virginia picks 1982-83 sport captains

Gordon Fraser will lead the track team and Eddie Baker the baseball squad for 1982-83 at West Virginia University. Fraser, from Charleston, is a top track performer with a 9.6 in the 100 yards and 21.7 in the 220. Baker, a South Charleston product, stars in pitching and outfield, leading the team in hitting at .489 among thirteen games.

Morgantown W. Va West Virginia University Gordon Fraser Eddie Baker Fraser Charleston Berkeley Calif Baker South Charleston Ira Rodgers Harvey Zimmerman Wilbur Sortet Fledy Schwartzwalder Robert Latham Leo Dotson West Virginia Alllports

Mule and Snowshoeed Mule Draw Attention in Cold Town

In Sherridan Manitoba a mule named Lizzie drew a snowshoe Toboggan line through deep snow. Bill Klonwick arrived with his mule and a news shoes fitting 18 inch diameter snowshoes.

Sherridan Manitoba Bill Klonwick Lizzie Bill

Rookies Homer Wins for Pirates

Pirates beat Cubs 8 to 5 in 11 innings with Tony Piet delivering a leadoff homer in the eleventh to break a 5-5 deadlock. Steve Swetonic earned the win, Cubs' Herman and Judges led with three hits apiece, while Jurges Piet and others provided offense for Pittsburgh.

Piet Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Tony Piet Pittsburg Tony Jakie May Cubs Steve Swetonic Ian Hornsby Swetonic Smith Bucs Herman Richbourg Fingileh Hornaby Gudat Grimm Hemenley Durges Waner P. Waner Vaughan Traynor Barbed Ssesenseee Borg Viet Steotetcense Cracé Wissess Dae Bwetonic Cseseesseee Seerscccsee Clougo Pittelwurgn Jurges Suhr Richbourgs J. Waner Grinan Pittebureh Swetonte Swetonle May Stark Kiem Parman

Wilson Homers as Brooklyn Triumphs in Nine Run Win

Williams Wilson hit a home run and Urbanski, Worthington, and Cunningham drove in runs as Brooklyn defeated Boston 14 to 9. Worthington and Soehulmerich each had two base hits, while Urbanski logged a three base hit. Cantwell earned the win with Moore and Frankhouse pitching in relief.

Totes S Wilson Sth W. Moore BOSON Brooklyn Ecesseersesee Urbanski Worthington Schulmerich Akers Cunningham Lopez Frederick Finn Soehulmerich Lopes Prederick Cucinello Urbansk Kelly Leach Blade Cuccinello Maranville Shires Slade Boston Clark Frankhouse Huse W. Clark Cantwell Las Hg Moore Vrmpires- Rigter, Jr Donnelly Nack Homer Bob Worthington Boston Braves Dodgers Hack Wilson Aranville Trbanski Seeeneeee Forthington Sesesess Schuimerich Mrankhouse É . Lpoa Veneer Taylor Wilaon Toses Feild Ennee

Freeman defeats Buck McTierman in ten round decision

Tommy Freeman former welterweight contender now campaigning as a middleweight scored a ten round decision over Buck McTierman of Pittsburgh. Freeman pressured the challenger throughout the bout as both fighters weighed 158 and 156 1 2 pounds respectively.

Pittsburgh Tommy Freeman Buck McTierman Freeman McTierman

Gehrig hits four homers as McGraw hands Giants reins

Lou Gehrig belted four homers off Athletic pitching to set a modern record while John McGraw, after thirty years guiding the Giants, relinquished the role to Bill Terry, the team’s slugging first baseman, in yesterday’s showcases.

OU Gehrig John McGraw Gehrig McGraw Giants Bill Terry

Sharkey Training Camp Bits From German Fans at Orangeburg

The piece follows Jack Sharkey’s camp in Orangeburg as he prepares for a heavyweight title bout with Max Schmeling. It notes German fans sending letters with advice and insults, the German cook Fritz I Giveouliver translating, and Sharkey's aggressive antics toward his staff while Schmeling remains unmoved. It also touches on Primo Camera, Leon Lee, and Paris-London boxing scenes.

Jack Sharkey Gua Wilson Orangeburg Max Schmeling Germany Rhineland Sharkey Max Jack Kid McCoy Schmeling Gus Wilson Fritz I. Giveouliver Fritz Frits Ballyhoo Primo Leon Lee America da Preem Superman Larry Gains Garner London Pierre Charles Ernest Guthring Don McCorkindale Europe New York Philadelphia Public Ledger Hal

Four Homer Pace Yankees plus Giants in slugfest

Philadelphia and New York staged a record slugging day as Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth led the Yankees to a 20 to 18 win over the Athletics. Gehrig hit four homers tying the modern major league mark for a single day and the team collected six other records in a high scoring game.

Philadelphia Low Gehrig Notory to_carr Athletics Ed Delehanty Phillies Robert Lowe Boston Nationale Low George Barnashaw Hie Leroy Mahaffey Yankees Babe Ruth Earle Comba Tony Lazzeri Mickey Cochrane Jimmie Foxx Yanks Brooklyn Foxx Ruth Lazzeri New York Gehrig Chapman Dickey Tauser Crosetti Rhodes Brown Bbc Tocais Philadelpina Vilehep Cece Cnc Ennee Cramer Queces Bewek Eloettger Walberg Circececee Krausge Rommel Totele Csiccisces Miller Cochrane Eaw Ililames Simwmones Ef Foxx Coleman MccNatt Wee Ton Combs Crosett Salizgaver Laaterl Ane McNair Aszert McNair Bishop Geising Comba Lasaeri Foxx Laazeri Salzgaver Oases Balla Allen Earnshaw Gomes Alles Gomez Mahaffey Ith Krausse Losingitcher Mahalel Drey Gels McGowan van Graflan

National League Results and Today’s Schedule

Pittsburgh 6 Chicago 5 in 11 innings. Boston 6 Brooklyn 5. Other games postponed. Today Chicago at Pittsburgh. Boston at Brooklyn. Philadelphia at New York. Cincinnati at St Louis.

Pittsburgh Chicago Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia New York Cincinnati St. Louis Jones Sesesee St. Louie

Unclear Baseball Scores Listed for Cities and Games

A garbled fragment lists multiple city matchups with high scores such as Cleveland 3 Detroit 1 and New York 20 Philadelphia 14, plus other pairings including St Louis 2 Chicago 1 and a note about Cleveland at Detroit with a 10 in parentheses. The passage also mentions Washington at Boston with a 2.

New York Washington Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia St. Louis Chicago Boston

Rochester Edges Toronto In Tight Ileague Contest

In an International League game Rochester defeated Toronto 4 5 in two periods with a 2 3 scoreline. Jersey City beat Newark 4 3 while Reading beat Baltimore 11 to 4. A rain delay affected the Buffalo Montreal matchup.

Rochester Toronto Jersey City Newark Reading Baltimore Buffalo-Montreal

Local Scoreboard Snippet Shows Team Results

A fragment lists game results with scores across multiple cities including Chattanooga Birmingham Atlanta Memphis Knoxville and Little Rock. No dates or full context provided.

Chattanooga Birmingham Atlanta Memphis Knoxville Little

Werrell Stars as Tigers Drop Two for Cleveland

In Detroit on June 3 Cleveland took both ends of a doubleheader from the Tigers. The opener ended 3 to 1 as Wes Werrell hit a fifth inning homer to put Cleveland ahead after Montague. The nightcap saw Cleveland peg four Detroit pitchers in a 10 to 7 victory with Werrell contributing the decisive early run.

Ferrell Detroit Cleveland Detroit Tigers Bengal Wes Werrell Montague

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