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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1941
Page
6
Brooks Little hopes to defend the U S Open as Lawson Little targets another title defense. He cites Paul Runyan and Byron Nelson as top challengers while noting course changes and yardage tweaks at Colonial.
Detroit jumped to a four run first inning and held on for a 4 2 win over the New York Yankees. Steve Peek started for New York and Bruce Campbell singled in two runs for Detroit amid the early burst. DiMaggio homered for New York but Detroit pulled away before the Yankees rallied in later frames.
New York June 3 Puneral Services will be held tomorrow for Lou Gehrig in semi privacy after two years of illness. Condolences poured in from across the country as baseball figures and fans gathered near Yankee affairs. The Iron Horse played 2 130 consecutive games in 14 seasons. Notables Babe Ruth and Bill Kiem attended, while crowds viewed the bier at churches and a Bronx parlor. Public viewing extended to afternoon and night. The funeral at Christ Church in Riverdale is limited to family and friends with McCarthy and Dickey flying in. William Harridge and Leslie O Connor also attended. Public officials lowered city flags to half staff. Pallbearers list included Laguardia and Christy Walsh.
Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 7 to 3 as rookie right hander Knoxville earns his third win without defeat. A 13 hit attack supported the rookie pitcher and knocked Paul Derringer from the mound.
Empire Day Golf at Bluefield Country Club crowned C B Otey as first low net overall and R T McLaughlin second, with John Gott third. In the over 50s division McLaughlin topped Stewart and Compton. Medals awarded in gold silver and bronze. all entry fees go to the Maple Leaf fund.
Federal Judge Bascom Deaver dismissed an indictment charging former major league pitcher William Austin Moore with assaulting Elbert County Selective Service Board Chairman Fred W. Auld. Moore contended insufficient evidence existed for indictment. the incident stemmed from a deferment dispute. Gore previously played for Philadelphia and Brooklyn in the National League.
A Bluefield Country club golf team of about 15 will face Beckley Country club at leg on Saturday. Hugh Shott Jr team captain urged players to be at Mosey’s Golf Shop by Thursday night. Luncheon at 12 30 lunch. play begins 1 30 promptly.
Brooklyn beat St Louis 6 to 0. New York defeated Cincinnati 7 to 4. Philadelphia shut out Chicago 7 to 0. Pittsburgh won 9 to 5 over Boston. Chicago meets Brooklyn Passeau with Hamlin to start. St Louis faces Boston Gumbert versus Offhanon. Pittsburgh at New York night game featuring Butcher against Melton. Cincinnati at Philadelphia night with Meer vs Blanton.
American League recap notes Detroit downing New York 4 to 2. Night rain affected Boston at Cleveland Philadelphia at Chicago and Washington at St Louis schedules. Pitchers Newhouser Rastt Beckman Lee and others listed with W-L records.
Welch defeated oars 3 to 1 and eerl edged And 7 in a night of limited play. Tonight Ashland faces wneeeld while Welch travels to Logan and Huntington meets Williamson.
Benny McCoy of the Philadelphia Athletics was denied a deferment under the selective service act. The regional appeal board upheld the local board and approved a class 1-A rating for induction into the army.
In San Francisco on June 3 Harry Bridges testified during ten hours of cross‑examination at his deportation hearing. He said he discussed political matters with the California Communist secretary and noted alignment with Communists on several legislative questions. He acknowledged discussions about supporting Gov. Culbert Olson when asked by Albert Del Guercio.
Syreceee edged by Montreal Oronto 7 to 4 while Newark won 1 to Rochester 5 and Jersey City defeated Rochester 2. Buffalo faced Baltimore with rain interrupting play.
Memphis Birmingham Nashville Atlanta all score results with Memphis beating Birmingham Ne and Little Rock defeating New Orleans while Atlanta edged Nashville. The brief lists results from the Southern Association games indicating close scores.
Bluefield officials reveal pitcher Tex Ritter was traded to Cordele in Georgia Florida league for a shortstop to be sent here. Ritter refuses to report, weighing options with manager Bill Averette as Bluefield plans possible compensation for outfielder Jim McNeish who is out with rib injuries. Club officials also eye possible aid from Toledo and consider other trade proposals while weather delays keep games at Huntington on hold.
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