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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1940

Page

10

Conn Retains Crown as Reds Beat Lesnevich 7 to 2

Cincinnati report notes Billy Conn defeats Lesnevich to keep his title while the Cincinnati Reds topple the New York Giants 7 to 2. The Reds jump Gumbert with five runs in the second inning and cruise to victory on opening night. Junior Thompson pitches in Cincinnati on June 5.

Billy Conn Lesnevich Cincinnati Reds New Yorkers Harry Gumbert Reds Cincinnati Giants Qvietare

Conn Defends Light Heavy Title In Narrow Victory

Billy Conn of Pittsburgh defended his world light heavyweight crown with a 15 round decision over Gus Lesnevich of Cliffside Park N J in Detroit. The heat affected 6 075 spectators who paid a net gate of 17 048 40.

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Giants Break Into Victory Column

The Giants won 9 to 6 at Wade Field to move into a share of first place in the Junior league. Tolley hit a bases loaded triple in four plate appearances as four pitchers were used, each yielding a hit. Newport, Lawson, Morris, Stafford, Montgomery and Dodson contributed to the win with key hits in a tight game.

Giants Wade Cardinals Tolley Giant

American Association meets in Indianapolis

A brief note lists results from the American Association gathering with entries including Rinwasit 4, eeniaviile 6, Ui 17, and Indianapolis 2. The text is fragmented but shows teams or scores corresponding to the event.

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Dizzy Dean Heads for Tulsa Comeback Pitching Run

Dizzy Dean piloted his car toward Tulsa to join the Texas league club for a side arm pitching experiment. He plans to debut against Fort Worth in Tulsa and is accompanied by his wife Patricia. Dutch Reuther, ex major league star, will coach Dean in his comeback effort. Clay Bryant, suspended by the Cubs, canceled his Los Angeles trip due to salary cuts and uncertain plans.

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Mountain State League Games Tonight

Williamson faces Bluefield, Logan meets Ashland, and Welch plays Huntington in Mountain State League action this evening.

Mountain State League Williamson Bluefield Logan Ashland Welch Huntington

Chicago Bruins Triumph Over Phillies 3-2 in Rain-Soaked Win

Chicago Cubs beat Philadelphia Phillies 3 to 2 behind Dominic Dallesandro’s bases loaded double and Larry French’s steady pitching. Dallesandro drove in all Cubs runs. French worked through early threats and fanned six as Chicago won their second straight.

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World Championship Wrestling Matches Friday June 7

A world championship wrestling match is set for Friday June 7 at 8 30 p m in the Sport arena JIM LO faces Joenard in the main event General admission tickets are available for the show

Sport Arena Jim LO Joenard Admis

Games Today Bet Records From Pairings

Brooklyn vs St Louis Tramlin with 3-3 and Mellee 4-2. Boston at Pittsburgh Posede 3-4 versus Klinger 4-4. Philadelphia at Chicago Pearson 1-2 versus Lee 417. Only games scheduled.

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Baseball Scores From Last Night Across the American League

Yesterday’s AL results show New York 7 over Chicago Washington 1 in Chicago and St Louis 4 over Boston 14. Detroit 9 Philadelphia 1. Chandler and Madson earned decisions in Chicago and Boston games. Dean pitched in Philadelphia.

New York Washington St. Louie Boston Detroit Philadelphia

Southern Association Scores Vary Across Cities

Birmingham defeated Memphis 410 to 5 while Atlanta won 3 to Nashvi Tittle Rock 4 in a skyline of uneven scores. New matches show Memphis and Nashville area teams posting mixed results amid a congested schedule.

Birmingham Memphis Atlanta Nashvi Tittle Rock New

Cleveland 5 Washington 6 in chaotic baseball tilt

Final score 5 to 6 with Washington winning. Masterson walked five and struck out seven for Cleveland while Dobson allowed nine hits in one inning and took the loss. Naymick pitched one inning with one run charged. Attendance about 2 000. Morality and time 2 12.

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Garibaldi Set To Meet LaChappelle In Opener at Sportarena

Ralph Garibaldi brother of Gino Garibaldi faces LaChappelle in the preliminary of the Londos Maynor match at Sportarena Friday night. Critics praise Garibaldi as youths with wrestling fire and star appeal, born from Gino's tutelage.

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You Gotta Keep 'Em Down On Farm Says Old Chief Bender

Philadelphia June 5 The 56-year-old Chief Bender the Chippewa star who pitched in the 1900s says youths should stay in rural practice to build pitching muscles. He cites Bob Feller as example and warns most young pitchers lack control due to city distractions. Bender now manages Wilmington Interstate league farm club of the Athletics stressing daily throwing for control. He won 208 major league games with the A’s 1903-14 and with the Prairies 1916-17. Connie Mack once urged him to stop by stealing the ball to curb practice.

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