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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1939

Page

8

Bluefield Blue Grays Lead Mountain State Race Says Critics Alarmist

Column argues Bluefield Blue Grays, led by Vic Sorrell, will dominate the Mountain State league by July Fourth as rivals worry. Writer defends league stability, praises Ray Ryan’s leadership, notes financial strains and potential realignment options including Beckley and Princeton.

CS Corrine Ome Blue Grays Vic Sorrell Bluefield Logan Beckley Bengals Vic Mountain State Loop Sorrell Beckley Mountain State

Bratton Faces Virginia Killer in Amateur Show

The Sportarena bill headlines a grudge bout between Billy Bratton of Bluefield and Dale Hamlett of Springton, with Hamlett promising to prove fearless. The card also features Willie Sutkin the North Side Terror and other regional boxers in an eight bout program led by promoter Cooper White.

Springton Sportarena Virginia Buoeliela Bratton White Hamiett Hamlett Mine Union Ane White West Virginia Willie Suptkin Army Willie Verne Green Falls Mills Merle McManus Skeleton Bill Henderson Bluefield Tony Slango Beckley Hoge Boyd Nelson Clark Widemouth Eddie Shelton Agi Harry Seymour Raleigh Tom Caer Tommy Wingheld Cotton Smith A Binehe Woody Garrett T—Cooper White Willie Supthin Billy Bratton Dale Hamlett

Reds Hammer Giants 8-2 in Walters Seventh Win

Bucky Walters earned his seventh win of the season as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the New York Giants 8-2. Walters allowed seven hits and the Reds pulled away with a five run sixth inning that chased Hal Schumacher. Linus Frey drove in three with a bases loaded triple, while Ernie Lombardi contributed a tenth homer of the year in the fourth.

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Tri-County League Sunday Results Reported

Sunday results from Tri County League show Elkhorn North Fork beating Rock 9 to 7 while Buffalo and Baltimore games are noted as played. Specifics for Mercuto and Aojocacy City remain unclear from the fragment.

Gary Hea Elkhorn-Northfork Rock Mercuto

Springfeld Triumphs in 6-3 Win Over Charleston

Middle Atlantic League action shows Springfeld defeating Charleston 6 to 3 as ton 4 and Youngstown P gain wins. Portsmouth edges Dayton 5 to 3 in another game. Buffalo Negro, a lightweight, extends win streak with a ten round decision over Tony Canzoneri, former world lightweight champion.

Young Harris Buffalo Tony Canzoneri

Phillies Top Cubs Behind Mulcahy as Higbe Debuts

Philadelphia defeats Chicago 13 hits to win against Larry French Charlie Root and Gene Lillard. Hugh Mulcahy suffers first defeat after four innings, with Kirby Higbe making his Cubs start before being replaced in the eighth. Higbe and Lillard give up numerous hits as Philadelphia plates runs later in the game.

Philadelphia Phillies Larry French Charlie Root Gene Lillard Cubs Kirby Higbe Cub Eee Hugh Mulcahych Hartnett Scharein Martin Bartell Ree May Gileepo Hy Oerlane Marty Rey Hack Galan Mueller Herman Bartelte G. A French Iin Lillard Root Vilard Mulcahy Dickers Imine Mom Oitembenceel Tek

Tamulis Shuts Pirates To Seven Hits In Brooklyn Remark

In Brooklyn on June 5 Vito Tamulis limited the Pittsburgh Pirates to seven hits as he dominated the game turning to the next page for continuing coverage.

Brooklyn Vito Tamulis Pittsburgh Pirates

Bridges Doses Yankees With Whitewash in Win

Bridges pitched a four hit shutout sparking a 3-0 win over the New York Yankees. Hank Greenberg hit his 12th homer and Pinky Higgins added a fourth inning run supported by Fox steal and Rogell single. Monte Pearson took the loss as Detroit improves with Bridges’ seventh win of the season.

Agus Indy Benay Yanks Hank Greenberg Pinkie Higgins Greenberg Fox Rogell Monte Pearson Bridges New York Crosetti Csee Rolfe Henrich Dickey Keller Selkirk Gordon Dahlgren Pearson x-DiMagegio Powell Sandra DiMaggio Detroit Tours Cocsscoveres Ooo York Ccdercessens Brrore Ries Higgins Gheenberg Geeenbers Deen Newarks Balla Sundra Rue Geisel Rolls Bass

Indians Defeat Red Sox 7-5 Behind Averill Two Doubles

Earl Averill drove in Webb and Pytlak with his first run of the year as Cleveland beat Boston 7-5. Johnny Allen hurled for the Indians with support from two timely doubles, while the Red Sox faded late.

Rey Paves Nonnenkam Cramer Vosmik Foxx Will Cronin Seeeet Eaver P Naey Peacock Savage Careyoth Wilson Dickman Pyllak C.serseseeevers Inee Seeee Williams Desautels Averill Tabor Keltner Voemik Rinney Base Cronin Wild tcher—Omueller Mary, Hubbard and Smell Earl Averill Ee Webb Frankie Pytlak Boston Red Sox Cleveland Johnny Allen

Shoals Player Tom Gwin Signs with Boston Red Sox

Bloomington report says Tom Gwin co captain and MVP of Indiana University baseball signed with the Boston Red Sox. He previously tried out with Louisville and will be sent to Huntington Mountain State league after the contract.

Mountain State Baseball Huntington Welch Bluefield Williamson Logan Red Birds Buefield ACES Bloomington Ind Tom Gwin Shoals Indiana University Boston Red Sox Gwin Louisville W. Va

Baseball scores and matchups from today

Rest of AY’S results show Brooklyn over Pittsburgh 10 to 4 and St Louis 5 Cincinnati 8. New York 2 Philadelphia 8 Chicago 7. Tonight Chicago hosts Philadelphia with Peace facing Johnson and St Louis visits Cincinnati with Dayvis against Shoffner. Portland?

Restaneey Brooklyn Pittsburey Boston St. Louis Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Chicago Va Johnson Ton Dayvis Shoffner Pittsbur Moana Et. Gincinnati

Yesterday's Major League Scores Include Chicago Win

Reported results show Chicago defeating Philadelphia 13 to 1 and Detroit topping New York 3 to 0. Other lines list unclear scores for Santen, ee, and Tate Tete with partial references to teams and players.

Chicago Philadelphia Detroit New York Santen

Guidahl Favored Again In National Open Betting Scene

New York June 5 Ralph Guidahl is a 6 to 1 favorite to win a third straight national open title at Philadelphia, with speculation on rivals like Sam Snead Henry Picard and Johnny Revolta. Mrs Guidahl backs her husband, citing her past correct forecasts, as bookmakers weigh ability and public demand in this keen betting market.

New York Ralph Guidahil Philadelphia Jack Doyle Bobby Jones Doyle Gene Sarazen Sam Snead Henry Picard Snead Guidahi Johnny Revolta Horton Smith Cooper Goodall Ralph Guidehl Laverne Guidahl Ralph Davenport Iowa Guidahl Detroit Denver Gulrahl Guldahl Willie Anderson Champon Pred Corcoran Menger Dick Metz Byron Nelson Ben Hogan Metz

Blue Grays Triumph as Martin Sorrell Star in Ashland Contest

Big Oss Martin pitched and batted and Thad Cash made three standout catches as the Blue Grays defeated Bluefield 8 6 in a high scoring game. Ashland led early, but Bluefield surged with four in the third before Ashland fought back with three in the fourth to narrow the gap.

Bucky Zeiger Carver Colonels Bucky-boy Big Oscar Martin Big Big Oss Lefty Grimes Sorrell Cainfield Blue Grays Lefty Harold Conn Grimes Harold Thad Cash Thad Buddy Fielder Guardian Sensa Mitchell D’anoini Bates Kentuckians Lg Huntington Huntington Jack Talbott Cabell Ty Joe Petrick Mingo Ashland Urick Metelski Oscar Martin The the Apes Schi Oss Mitch Schibi Danny Childres Gibbs Cash Oakley Pielder D'Antoni Mister Grimes Soe Conn Dy Martin Jordan Santo Samisng Bluefield Sorrel Grimm

Sign Day Contracts Ties With A's and Yankees

The records show contract signings involving the Philadelphia Athletics and the New York Yankees as part of a notable sports market moment.

Philadelphia Athletics New York Yankees

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