Conn Louis title clash eyed as Louis defends crown
Yanks snap feller jinx and lick Cleveland 4 1 Louis defends crown against Conn Wednesday night in the Polo Grounds. Billy Conn optimistic about ending Louis's long title run as experts split on the outcome amid betting, paydays, and boxing history.
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Lotito Schedules Eight Games For Local Grid Band
Bluefield college footballers plan an eight game schedule for next fall with five home contests. Coach Tony Lotito and assistant Al Howard face a lean 1941 season after losing most key players to graduation and military service. Several regulars, including two ends, guards, two centers, and four backs, depart. Jody Fisher and Clyde Sarver, 1940 Ramblin Red backs, will not return.
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Old grad returns to alma mater as football outlook improves
The piece recalls an alumnus visiting his college room after years and the campus atmosphere. It notes players like Fisher and Sarver considering future schools and mentions spring practice led by Al Howard. Plans for a possible ninth game at Municipal Stadium and a 1941 Bluefield schedule are discussed, with light humor and local color throughout.
Yankees Top Feller as Donald Wins for New York
A crowd of 44,161 watched the Yankees defeat the Indians 4 to 1 at home. Ailey Donald limited Cleveland to three hits and one third base, ending Bob Feller’s eight game win streak. Tommy Henrich led New York with a homer and DiMaggio extended his hitting streak to 27 games.
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Patty Berg Wins West Open. Donates Prize to British Relief
Patty Berg, the 23 year old Minnesota pro and 1938 national amateur queen, defeated Cincinnati housewife Mrs Burt Weil 6 3 in the 36 hole final at Cincinnati Country Club. Berg donated the $100 prize to British relief. Weil, a three time Ohio champion, challenged early but faded as Berg maintained a steady pace with three birdies.
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Baseball score recap with results and today’s games
Yesterday results list Pittsburgh Boston Philadelphia 0 St Louis 5 New York Cincinnati rained out. Today’s games feature Philadelphia at Chicago Hughes and Podgajny facing Passeau and Root. Moston at Pittsburgh Posedel and Errickson vs Wilkie and Lann. New York at Cincinnati Schumacher and Carpenter vs Riddle and Vander Meer. Brooklyn at St Louis H and Wicker vs Casey and Warneké White.
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Gehrig Boosted Rudy York with Confidence at Plate
Detroit on June 14 reports Lou Gehrig told Rudy York a boastful scene from the dugouts. The Tigers first baseman recalled Gehrig saying he would stand at the plate and dare pitchers to throw at him, a remark York says gave him inspiration and laughter.
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Postpone Welter Title Bout Set for Newark New Date
World welterweight championship postponement announced in Newark as titleholder Pritzie Zivie of Pittsburgh and Freddie Cochrane of Elizabeth miss July date. Promoters Mike Jacobs and Babe Culnan target July 28 for a 15 rounder at the home of the Newark Bears in the International league.
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Red) Cochrane
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Yesterday's Baseball Scores From Major Leagues
Yesterday's results include Chicago 4, Bilauia 7. Philadelphia 3. Detroit at Washington postponed by rain. Pitchers Trout 9.2 innings, Newhouser 3-8. Leon ard 3-8, Hudson 4-7. Gale house 4-1, Ostermuelier 0-2. McCrabb 2-0, Babich 1-1. Bagby 4-3, Ruffing 4. Lyons 5-2, Ross 1-0. Grove 4-1, Newsome 4-3.
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Mountain State League Results From Yesterday
Bluefield defeated Williamson 4 to 2 as other games were rained out. Matches listed include Welch at Ashland, Logan at Huntington, and Welch at Bluefield. Monday games have Welch at Bluefield, Logan at Williamson, and Ashland at Huntington.
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Club Standings Report with Mixed Results
Standing list shows Berwind and Peerien, Gary, Welch, Ralesevain, Boissevain, and Princeton in various matchups. Scores noted include 6 to 11 and 9 to 11. Several matches are postponed or postponed with pairings listed for future contention.
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Local Hockey and Baseball Scores From This Reporting Period
The International League results show Montreal 2 Jersey City 1, Buffalo 3 3, Newark 2 8, Toronto 3, Baltimore 4. American Association scores include Bt. Paul 4 Louis Ville 6, Kansas City 6 Columbus 6, Toledo 5 2, Milwaukee 1 1, Minneapolis 3 8, Indianapolis 2 7, Charleston 4 Canton 4 5, Springfield 2 0, Akron 3 Dayton 6, Zanesville 3 Youngstown 3.
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Night Baseball Noise Sparks Brooklyn Controversy
A contentious note discusses efforts to stop night baseball at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn. George Dyson, antiwar speaker, writes to William T. Leonard of the Brooklyn committee urging actions against nuisance while warning about community intolerance and notable local figures.
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Kansas City Alumni Salute Zuppke for Amateur Spirit
The Kansas City Illini club forwarded a resolution to the university trustees praising Robert C. Zuppke, famed football coach, and commending the amateur spirit of the university’s athletics amid criticism of state senators and alumni. Nevada is noted as the least populated state with one person per square mile.
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Bobby Jones to Lead Army Benefit Golf Match
Bobby Jones will captain and play a picked squad in a two day charity match August 22 23 against the PGA Ryder cup team to aid the United Service Organizations. Proceeds will aid soldiers and sailors with recreation and morale efforts while Jones selects his own squad and the format mirrors international play.
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Little 15 Leading In Golf Meet
Lawson Little shot into the lead at the Mahoning Valley Open midway after 36 holes with a 134 aggregate. He is tied with Byron Nelson of Toledo and Ben Hogan of Hershey after rounds of 67 and 67, both under par, as Hogan posted 136 and Nelson 137.
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Harvard Boatload Defeats Yale In Thames Race
Harvard's varsity shell won by three and a quarter lengths over Yale on the Thames in New London. Darcy Curwen sparked the effort, with a low, powerful stroke pace as Harvard extended its winning streak to six straight varsity wins and seventeenth straight Thames victory for a Harvard boat.
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Prospects Bright For Legion Loop Here This Season
The first practice of the American Legion Junior baseball league sponsored by the Greater Bluefield Junior Chamber of Commerce drew about fifty boys. Bluefield Virginia beat South Bluefield with battery Taylor Deever Gills starring. The schedule lists many matches from June to August with playoffs set for August 25-26.
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Eleven Hoss Owners Put On The Carpet
Los Angeles June 14 Chairman Jerry Giesler of California horse racing day cited 11 owners of Saint ce Stables to appear June 23 in connection with an investigation of stimulating horses at Hollywood. He emphasized that his instructions were not to be construed as evidence the individuals called had been involved in any wrongdoing. Owners cited included W. L. Brann A A Bert Baroni and the movie barons Louis B Mayer and Harry M Warner.
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Bert) Baroni
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