Ray Blades Out as Cardinal Pilot in Shakeup
Ray Blades is fired as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals and replaced by Billy Southworth to revive a faltering club. Southworth will assume charge Monday. Blades grumbled at the timing but acknowledged no alternative could save the team.
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Jim Londos Seeks Overhaul of Wrestling for Modern Ring
In Bluefield a group awaits Jim Londos, famed "Greek God," who discusses wrestling reform with Jimmie Rantis and Lord Jeem. He calls for shorter bouts, decision wins, banned hair pulling and groin kicks, and warns promoters harming the sport. Londos, 41, praises American citizenship and plans a gym after retirement, shaping a cleaner, more modern wrestling future.
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Bluefield Beats Ashland 11 to 3 in Doubleheader
Bluefield overwhelmed Ashland 11 to 3 as Tex and Honeycutt led with big hits and Mihalic produced key knocks. The win places Bluefield and Welch Miners atop the Mountain State league standings while Ashland drops behind. The afternoon game followed a Sunday schedule shuffle with a later start time.
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Dodgers Beat Reds In Eleven To Take League Lead
Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 4 to 2 in eleven innings at Crosley Field. Dolph Camilli hit a clutch two run homer in the eleventh, driving in the decisive runs as Casey held the Reds scoreless after the ninth. Walters allowed only one hit from the fifth until the eleventh.
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Yankees Top Feller In Tight 5 4 Win Over Indians
In a brisk ball game at Stealey Field the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Indians 5 to 4 behind a strong start from Lefty Feller. George Selkirk drove in the decisive run in the second inning as the Yanks staged a late rally to overcome the Indians with 31 430 fans watching.
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Miners edge Welch 9 to 7 in free-pass rally
Welch Miners capitalize on generous first-base passes to beat Williamson 9-7. Kvadis issued eight free passes to first before Bruce took over. six of 11 baserunners reached home as Welch hitters connected against Kvadis Carman Tarrant Huckabee and Stuart. Logan Indians topple Huntington Aces 10 to 4 behind W Mounts strong pitching and Mounts homers.
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Junior Cardinal Ball Team Wallops Indians in Nine Inning Win
The Cardinals exploded for eight runs in one inning at Bowenalls and defeated the Indians 10 to 3. Pitcher Johnson allowed only three hits including Bond’s RBI double. The Indians opened the game with a slow start as the Cards pulled away.
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Taxicab Service Density Report for Tri County League
An oral report notes the organized taxicab service in the Tri County League area averages about one taxi per 2000 residents. The finding highlights transportation coverage levels and potential gaps in urban and rural zones across the league communities.
Jimmie Londos Wins Two Straight Falls in Bluefield
Jimmie Londos, world wrestling champion, appeared in Bluefield for his first regional show. He defeated Joe in two straight falls, first with an airplane spin and body slam after twenty four minutes, then in two minutes of action in the second fall.
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Howard names Joe A T Howard assistant coach at Bluefield
Culpeper Virginia native Joe A T Howard a former Bluefield College and Hampden Sydney athlete has been appointed assistant coach to Tony Lotito at Bluefield College in a recent announcement.
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Cards Defeat New Yorkers in St. Louis Showdown
In a game at St. Louis on June 7 the Cards defeated the New Yorkers as Hal Schumacher pitched well for his sixth victory. St. Louis was held to six hits, four of which came via a walk, with all its runs scoring in the first inning.
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Nesterday Results Across Bluefield Ashbe né and Regions
Scores reported show Bluefield 11 over Ashbe né 3. Loges led Huntington with 14 points to win 4 over Welch 9 and Williamson 7.
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National League Results and Pitching Matchups
NL scores show St Louis 3 over New York 2 and Cincinnati 2 over Pittsburgh 0. Pitching forecasts include Fitzsimmons 4-0 facing Derringer 6-4, Melton 5-1 versus Joiner 1-6, Lanier 2-2 against Olsen 2-3, and Higbee 4-4 matching Bowman 1-5 in Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and Chicago at St. Louis games.
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American League Scores and Results Rundown
Cleveland loses to New York Milwar 7 to 1 as Sens fall to 3 0. Detroit faces Boston with Gorsica at 0 1. Lewin contributes for Palladelphialow with Dietrich at 2 0 against Chase 4 5.
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Canton and Dayton Meet in Middle Atlantic Y12 Clash
In a rough local league note the Canton team faced Dayton with a scoreline showing Canton trailing 9 to 7 at a midgame point. Details are brief and focused on this regional youth matchup.
Snead Falls Back In Open Tie After Stormy Round
Sam Snead carded a 74 in gusty winds at the National Open half way point to join Lawson Little and Horton Smith at 141. A sudden windstorm struck on the fourth hole andSnead’s drive went awry. a nearby spectator was killed by a misplayed shot near the ninth.
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Wild Pitch Dominates 5 in 4 Incident At Bat
Report notes a wild pitch by Wagner during a game segment labeled 5 in 4 with Kas teher Butland. Sake mmers and a time stamp suggest lineup confusion, attendance listed as 1.
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Leonard Wins Tiff for Nats
Washington beats Chicago 3-2 as Dutch Leonard limits the White Sox to nine hits. Cecil Travis belts a two run triple in the seventh to give the Nationals a 2-1 lead before George Case walks and Buddy Lewis scores on a later play. Attendance around 9,000 at the ballpark.
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Macks Defeat Brownie Team
Al Brancato, rookie third baseman, drove in all the Athletics runs as Philadelphia defeated St. Louis 3-2. Brancato hit a triple double and single with the ninth inning scoring Dick Siebert for the win.
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