Baseball's Dream Game to climax centennial Cooperstown event
The 1949 baseball centennial celebration at Cooperstown New York will feature Major League stars and Hall of Fame members in a select game. Eddie Collins and Honus Wagner lead teams joined by Mel Ott Carl Hubbell and Arky Vaughan among others. Sluggers Joe Medwick and Pepper Martin are noted as participants, with Vand er Meer Lombardi and Waner also in attendance.
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New York
Coopersee
National Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame
Eddie Collins
Boston Red Sox
Honus Wagner
Pittsh Pirates
Giants
Mel Ott
Bill Jurges
Carl Hubbell
Hubbell
Arndt Jurges
Yankee
Cubs
Gabby Hartnett
Billy Herman
Stan Hack
Ty Dean
Dolph Camilli
Cookie” Lavagetto
Syl Johnson
Dean
Itchers
Murry Arnovich
Phils
Joe Medwick
Pepper Martin
Cincinnati
Johnny Vander Meer
Ernie Lombardi
Arky Vaughan
Paul Waner
of Couse
Pirates
Boston Bees
Guldahl Hopes to Defend Open Title at Prestigious Course
Philadelphia reports on Ralph Guldahl as top favorite for the 43rd national open golf championship. He critiques rough conditions, notes practice rounds, and discusses rivals like Snead Picard Nelson Cooper and Shute. The piece also profiles Clem Wiechman and Earl Tolley representing West Virginia, with Tolley’s nerves and Boots nickname highlighted.
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Ralph Guidahi
Spring Mill
Guldahl
N. J
Sam Snead
Henry Picard
Byron Nelson
Harry Cooper
Dick Metz
Cooper
Nelson
Harold (Jug) McSpaden
Winchester
Mass
Guidahl
Olin Dutra
Jimmy Hines
Paul Runyan
al Huske
Dekalb
Denny Shute
Vic Ghessi
Wilfy
Charleston
W. Va
Clem Weichman
Earl Tolley
West Virginia
Clem
Tolley
Huntington
Wiechman
Martin
T Tolley
White Sulphur
Shute
Huntington Star
Springfield
Snead
Bluefield and Huntington Duel as Blue Grays Triumph
Bluefield falls 0 4 in the tilt as Huntington earns a 4 0 victory on the mound. Jordan and Schibi homer for Blue Grays while Sorrell’s squad travels to Mingo county for games against Williamson tonight and tomorrow.
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Williamson
Huntington
Welch
Ash
Logan
Blue Grays
Ieee
Vaen Raningeee
Jodan
Schibi
Sorrell
Mingo County
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E Robi
Jordan
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Oce TV
Antoni
Gibbs
Oakley
Fielder
Barr
Poon
Icscsecesve
Huntington Abrhore Caraselic
Bate
Seine
Powers
Pawelek
Rf Hoffman
Bass Cruthers
If Antoni
Sloan
Hoffman Caraselie
Cash
Mitchell
Priede
Gibble
Hoffman
Carr
Sports Mailbag Answers From Old Admiral Style Column
Reader questions cover Umpire Guy Rhein nicknamed Dutch and his public image. Replies note wrestling history, verify a boxing ring knockout claim, and identify players Thad Cash and Vic Sorrell setting a single in a Monday game at Bowen Field.
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Currence
Guy
Dutch) Rhein
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Ruby
Amp Dutch
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Welch
Laddie” Rhein
Kane
Carrie
Vic Sorrell
Nick Gibbs
Ashland
Bowen Field
Bowen Field Grandstand Details and 1929 Loan Note
Bowen Field new grandstand seats 2100 with room for nearly 1000 more in bleachers. Distances are 335 feet to left and right field fences and 360 feet to center. Home plate to fence signs, scoreboard, and growing grass in outfield noted. Club rosters include six rookies, two class men, and six non-class players. Streetcar fare is a nickel. Also mentions a rabbit charm and a 1929 loan repayment request to Mr. Currence, who is no longer connected.
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Bowen Field
Molly
Tony Lazzer Released by New York Ball Club
Former Yankees star infielder Tony Lazzer once with Chicago and Brooklyn then with New York Giants was released by the New York baseball club. The report notes his prior trades and subsequent return to the Giants in a terse transaction notice.
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New York
Tony
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Brooklyn Dodgers
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Giant
Erram ‘Day
Giants scramble as fumbles cost runs and injuries slow Lazzeri
The account notes fumbles leading to two runs and batters beating out bunts to the pitcher. Lazzeri signed with the Giants after being released by the Dodgers in mid May but did not play for New York due to tonsillitis. He hoped to play third base the next day to gain more playing time.
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Giants
Dodgers
New York
Alf
Canton Beats Brie 7 to 2 in Middle Atlantic League
Canton secures a 7 2 victory over Brie in a Middle Atlantic League game. Ghatlontee and Dapten contribute scoring support.
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SSS
Canton
Brie
Ghatlontee
Dapten
Reds whip Phillies as Moore nets seventh win
The league leading Cincinnati Reds beat Philadelphia 6 to 2. Lloyd Moore earned his seventh victory with eight hits allowed while Cincinnati tallied 13 hits. Brack and Lombardi drove in two runs each for the Phillies, with May also contributing a two-base hit.
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Cincinnati Reds
Lloyd Moore
Reds
Arty
Rf Aseves
Scharein
Davin
Hchot
Poindexter
Poosee
Hollingsworth
Harrell
Davig
Brack
Goodman
Lombardi
May
Morty
Werrick
Arnovich
Cant Hite
Craft
Rey
Sacrito Mueller
Frey
McCormick
Vnlindelphia
Cincinnati
Butcher
Moore
Ha Oi
Potter Aims
Poindenter Butcher
Oore
Martin
Cubs Thwart Giants In Interleague Play
New York hosts Chicago as the Cubs edge the Giants 5 4 behind Gleeson’s homer and Moores two hits. Burgess Whitehead doubled for New York, while Melton took the loss after nine hits over seven innings. Attendance and other notes omitted.
Pittsburgh Pirates throttle Boston in late rally
Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston team as Chuck Klein contributed key runs in the fourth inning. Swift drove in another run for the Pirates, with the event noted as part of a page ten continuation.
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Pitt Pirates
Jors
Chuck Klein
Philadelphia
Pirates
Swift
Yankees Beat White Sox 5 2 in doubleheader note
New York Yankees defeated Chicago White Sox 5 to 2 at Chicago with strong hitting by DiMaggio Selkirk Gomez and Radcliff. Pitchers Rube Crosett and Ruffing contributed, with bases loaded opportunities and key RBIs in the fifth and late innings. Attendance was about 10,000.
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Chicago White Sox
Chicago
Joe Chanpee
Setipak
Geo Tile
Sunavete Te
Srtuien Banini Temany Wenihe
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Rolfe
Henrich
DiMaggio
Cordon
Murphy
Gomes
Bejma
Kueh
Walker
Radcliff
Appling
Kreevich
Ove J Owen
Steinbacher
Frasier
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Rensa
Apres
New York
Hrrore
Radelift
Kanel
Kensa
Selkirk
Gomez
Avene
Gerden
Denier Crosett
Dahlren
Basil
Rue
Washington Senators Win Double Bill Over Indians
The Washington Senators swept adoubleheader versus the Cleveland Indians. They rallied for seven runs in the ninth to win 13 9 in the nightcap after Roberto Estalella homered twice in a 10 4 opener. Jeff Heath hit two homers for Cleveland across the games.
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Washington Senators
Cleveland Indians
Roberto Estalella
Nats
Seins Montene
Masterson
Cecil Travis
Travis
Jeff Heath
Bruce
Bishop State Liners to Play Bluefield Saturday at Bowen Field
The Bishop State Liners, local color team champions, travel to Bluefield for a Saturday 3 PM game at Bowen Field. They face the Roanoke Blue Devils, a newcomer to the region, who have shown solid form in recent exhibitions. Mason Murray leads the Liners while Dr Rogers handles catching duties and costumed arms.
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Bowen Field
Roanoke Blue Devils
Mason Murray
Ae Seen Field
Rogers
American Association Meeting Notes Highlight City Ties
A fragment mentions Milwaukee and Loulaville with references to the American Association. Details are unclear but imply a regional gathering or partnership discussion.
Freeman Faces O Toole In Friday Sportarena Show
Herbie Freeman headlines Rath Weinberg night at Sportarena in Noo Yawk facing Tommy O Toole the California grappler. Sammy Manacher returns to meet Roy Graham while Freeman vows to win by any means if the referee again cheats.
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Joosh
Hell's Kitchen
Rath Weinberg
Sportarena
Herbie the Hebe
Jack Rogers
Tommy O'Toole
California
Sammy Manacher
Manacher
Roy Graham
Midwest
Old Port Arena
Virginia
Freeman
Napa
Herbie
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Baseball Today Gameday Cards Pitchers Set
Cincinnati at Philadelphia Derringer against Mulcahy leads the day. Chicago at New York Lee faces Gumbert. Pittsburgh at Boston Tobin opposes Fette. Only games scheduled.
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Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Derringer
Ve. Mulcahy
Chicago
New York
Lee
Gumbert
Pittsburgh
Boston
Tobin
Ve. Fette
Yesterday's Results Across Arena Matchups
Results from yesterday cover 16 13 for Washington and 4 9 across arenas. Matchups include New York at Chicago Donald facing Smith, Philadelphia at Detroit Heckman versus opponent, Washington at Cleveland Krakaua Kas versus Harder, and Boston at St Louis Gatehouse versus Bagty Gi Kennedy.
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Arenas
Philadelphia
Detroit
New York
Chicago
Donald
Smith
Eteelphia
Heckman
Cleveland
Krakauakas
Harder
Boston
St. Louis
Gatehouse
Bagty
Kennedy
Southern Association scores scramble some runs in mix
Chattanooga defeats Atlanta 5 to 2 while New Orleans edges Birmingham 6 to 5 in a Southern Association baseball slate. Esc ae remains unclear due to damaged text.
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Chattanooga
Atlanta
New Orleans
Birmingham
Esc Ae
Newark Triumphs Over Hester In League Match
In the International League Newark defeated Hester 7 to 1. Toronto beat Jersey City 2 to 0. Syracuse defeated Montreal 5 to 2 while Washington D C reports 50 miles of bridle paths.
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Newark
Hester
Toronto
Jersey City
Syracuse
Montreal
Washington, D. C
Williamson Red Birds Rally to Beat Ashland Colonels 9-5
Williamson Red Birds defeated Ashland Colonels 9-5 in Ashland. Williamson collected 18 hits and built a two run lead in the sixth inning, adding five more in the final three frames. Thebal and Carman pitched with Grimes and Simpson behind them.
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Williamson
Ashland
Williamson Red Birds
Ashland Colonels
Collec
Red Birds
Thebal
Carman
Grimes
Simpson
Logan Triumphs Despite Errors Over Indians Welch
Logan defeats the Indians Welch 230 081 001 12 12 2 122 022 000 9 14 4. Slone and Malatin, Mlinarsik and Hayden contribute scoring and defense in a rough, pitcherless game.
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Welch
Slone
Malatin
Mlinarsik
Hayden
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