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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1945

Page

10

Newhouser Shuts Down Indians As Cleveland Edges Detroit

Hal Newhouser earned his sixth win for Cleveland, allowing five hits over six and a third innings. The Tigers built a five run seventh inning rally but the Indians answered with timely hits, including Webb and Ross, to plate runs and win 2 to 1.

Cleveland Hal New Conquest Tigers Reynolds Bobeet Simumny "Webb Ed Os Cullenbine Ross Haynes Mike Rocco York Ib MiMi Toes Webb Mater Richards Hoag Hayes Rocco Aere HK Meyer Cihocco Pe Reynolds Um_ Wealer Ubbard Stewart Fime

Red Cochrane Stops Lello in Minute Round Return Fight

Red Cochrane proved his prewar form in a brisk victory over Pete Lello, finishing in about one minute and twelve seconds. The veteran's aggression and accuracy impressed ringside observers as fears about servicemen returning to civilian life in boxing began to fade. The story notes interest in how Louis and Conn will fare and mentions plans for a proposed clash, while Pennsylvania high schools may see boxing expanded as the PIAA panel moves to study and approve the sport.

Reddie Red Cochrane Uncle Sam Pete Lello Cochrane Cauliflower Joe Louis Billy Conn Mike Jacobs Mike Pittsburgh

Boxing clinics in Pennsylvania aim to teach science of the sport

Dr. Carl P. Schott now leads a series of four coaching clinics across Pennsylvania with Leo Houck in charge at Penn State College. The piece criticizes current coaching methods and advocates disciplined training and proper boxing fundamentals. It also notes Derby statistics and remarks on Col. E R Bradley’s Derby winner Burning Dreams.

Carl P. Schott West Virginia U Pennsylvania State College Clincs Leo Houck Col. E. R. Bradley Burning Dreams

Marine Ball Nine Gets New Strength

In the Pacific region a Marine baseball team adds power with the arrival of Ser-Willard Marshall, ex New York Giants outfielder, age 23, a strong slugger and solid center fielder. He will join private George Mer, ex Dodgers Athletics, in the outfield as part of a push toward a service-team championship.

Pacific Ser— Willard Marshall New York Giant Marshall Fes Polo George Mer Dodgers Athletics Gelder Giants Southern Associant Richmond Wake Forest Llege

Muddy Track Changes Picture of Kentucky Derby

Rain drenches Churchill Downs as Derby field may drop to 14 with heavy going. Prospects favor Hoop Jr Pot o Luck and others amid mud, while trainers note horses like Jeep and Sea Swallow prefer firm footing and early workouts show mixed readiness.

Louisville Churchill Downs Ohio River Derbytown Clyde van Dusen Bable E. P. Bradley Burning Dream Kenilworth Lad Tom Graham Kenilworth Farm H. C. Hatch Jester Oval W. G. Lewis Darby Dieppe Foray II Col. C. V. Whitney Jeep Ivan Parke Westendee Arthur Rose J. K. Housels Byemeabond Lookout Stock Farm Murlogg Farm C. S. Howard Sea Swallow Lively Charlie Casey Seabiscuit Jack Healey Alexis Henry Lunger Chistiana Farm

Northwestern to Play Nine Contests in 1945 Football Schedule

Northwestern University announced its 1945 football schedule totaling nine games with six at home and seven Western Conference foes. The slate opens with Iowa State at home on September 22 and includes Notre Dame as the other non conference rival. Games listed include Indiana Michigan Minnesota Purdue Ohio State Wisconsin Notre Dame and Illinois with several contests at home.

Evanston Iowa State Northwestern University Wildcats Notre Dame South Bend Indiana

Plans to Launch City Recreation Center Activities

A crowd of over fifty children gathered at the new indoor recreation center in the city auditorium as plans move forward. Committees formed to equip the center with a juke box and booths seek donations of old furniture from residents. The center, supervised by Miss Virginia Stowers, will open June 15 with a meeting for interested juveniles the following night and may offer ice cream and soft drinks.

City Auditorium Charmaine Loulie Virginia Stowers City Recreation Association

Edens Wins Twice as Charlestown Cards Feature

Jockey Bobby Edens captured two of three purse races at Charlestown Jockey Club on June 7. He won the sixth aboard Ene, the seventh on She's Scotch, while Patsy Grant rode the fifth winner El Toreador in a close photo finish amid a foul claim. Edens also rode Rolicking to Victory and Famas Time rode by Woody Kirk.

Boston Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Athletics Bob Garbark Pete Fox Athletics Bob Estallella Hal Peck Jim Wilson Mike Ryba Ryba Estallella Bob Johnson Boston Victory Tommy McBride McBride Siebert M'Bride Estalla Johnson Gel Kru Ib Soeun Kiness Philadelhpia Pox Garbark Kell Estalella Fox Estelella Peck Rosar Hall Gieber Tobin Steiner Metkovich Philadelphia Gassaway Wilson Jones Summers Boyer Time Charlestown W. Va Bobby Edens Charlestown Jockey Club Eddie Samaha Washington Frank Shearer Shangri la Ene Edens She W. W. Rose Woody Kirk C. Hadaway Giants Brooks New York Brooklyn New York Giants van Mungo Leroy Pfund Lee Durocher Clyde King Tom Sears Cy Baker Brooklyn News Ab Aie Stanky Rucker Cf Rosen Cf Oh'am'nn Gelan Wf Oorf Walker Rf O Medwick If Olme Lombardi Schulte Ib Ojurgese Mh Sukef'th Omerrus Dantonio Ec OA Gdiath Basinski En Mungo iMrdgr'y

Injuries Fatal To Charles Town Rider Beedle Dies

Charlestown West Virginia June 7 injuries from a five horse spill at the Charlestown jockey club track last Saturday caused the death today of Percy Beedle 29 of Mt. Jack Four other riders were injured in the crash Only three horses finished the race Beedle suffered a fractured skull when Running Riot fell and others piled on top

Charlestown W. Va Charlestown Jockey Club Percey Beedle Mt. Jack Beedle R. M. Gustin

Paris Races Halt As Stable Strikes For Higher Wages

Racing at four Paris tracks stopped for a fifth day as stable boys wage walkout continued. Henry Count, trainer of 26 horses at Chantilly, said the workers demand $5.90 daily while they currently receive $3.10.

Paris Henry Count Chantilly

Eddie King Named Charleston Coach

Eddie King chosen as Charleston High School coach by Kanawha County Board of Education succeeding Lyle Rich who left for North Carolina State College. George Miller moves from Dunbar to South Charleston junior high. Norman Radford takes Dunbar post from New York state. King has prior coaching ties in Huntington and Charleston.

Charleston W. Va Carl Edward Eddie) King Harleston High School Kanawha County Board of Education King Lyle Rich North Renee State College Raleigh George Miller Dunbar High School South Charleston Dunbar Norman Radford York State Eddie Brickle Johnny Brickles Huntington Central High School

Joyce and Williams Set Fourth Madison Square Garden Bout

Joyce the Gary Indiana fighter and Ike Williams NBA world champ from Trenton New Jersey will meet for a fourth time in a 10 round non title bout at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night. Joyce won their March 2 meeting in the Garden. the two earlier bouts were in Philadelphia and both were won by Williams. Also on the card Jimmy McAllister and Victor Flores box in a six round bout.

New York Willie Joyce Gary Ike Williams Trenton N. J Madison Square Garden Williams Joyce Garden Philadelphia Jimmy McAllister Baltimore Victor Flores Mexico City

England's Best Colts Named for Derby at Newcastle

Twenty seven of England's top three year olds were named for the annual Derby to be run Saturday at Newcastle. No fillies were listed for the mile and a half test on Newcastle's July course. Sir Eric Ohlson's Dante continued as the public choice.

New Castle England Eric Ohlson Dante

Bowman Leads Reds Past Pirates In 7-3 Victory

Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3 as Joe Bowman wins his second straight after leaving the Red Sox. Cincinnati tallies three runs in the third inning aided by three Pirate errors and eleven hits. Rip Sewell started for Pittsburgh, with Bowman earning the win for Cincinnati.

Pittsburgh Joe Bowman Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Reds Bowman Boston Red Sox Rip Sewell Xavier Rescigno Starr Cincinnati Colman Rewienop Bewell Rescigno Rescigno In Sth Cin Oer, Cocccee Clay Walker Mc- Cormick Gipek Gionfridde Qustine Barnhart Handley Salkeld Gustine McCormick Miller Mesner Dan Elliott

Bill Nicholson Set for Draft Physical Exam

Chicago reports Bill Nicholson a Chicago Cubs outfielder and home run leader last season will take his draft physical tomorrow. Nicholson is 31 in December and recently reclassified 1 A before joining the Cubs 24 hours before the season opener after leaving a war job.

Chicago Bill Nicholson Chicago Cubs Bruins St. Louis Nicholson Pease Tvs Ches' Md Cubs

Daily Scores and Tonight's Baseball Schedule

Yesterday Detroit defeated Cleveland 5 2 while St Louis beat Chicago 6 4 and Boston edged Philadelphia 5 4. Tonight Boston meets York Hateman Bonham and Detroit faces Louis Aeo while Washington plays Pai and Miggling in red and other scheduled clashes remain unclear.

Detroit Cleveland St. Louis Chicago Boston Philadelphia

National League New 7 at Boston Feldman vs Philadelphia at Pittsburgh

The schedule shows NL action including Boston vs Philadelphia with Feldman and Pittsburgh games featuring Corheauser and Donnelly. Standouts include New York leading Brooklyn, Cincinnati over Pittsburgh, and St Louis beating Chicago as the season progresses.

Boston Feldman Rm Tfiladelphia Pees Schanz Davis Pittsburgh At &T Cos Corheauser Donnelly Somes Chicago Riddle York Louis Pisiseeren Cincinnati Philadelphia

Baseball Leaders Run Batted In List

The transcript lists top RBI leaders with Seapee National Lombard Olmo Dodger Kurowski Elliott Pirates A Etten Yankees Jee R Johnson Red Box Schalk White Box as prominent names in the season’s statistical race.

Seapee National Lombard Olmo Dodger

Piedmont League Norfolk Beats Newport News 2–0

Norfolk defeats Newport News 2 to 0 in a Piedmont League game. Other rain-affected actions in the Carolina League saw Burlington top Durham 5–2 with only those games played.

Norfolk Newport News Burlington Durham

Tilden to Play New York Exhbitions at Forest Hills

Bill Tilden, 52, reached an agreement to play cross exhibitions at Forest Hills from June 22 to 24 with a daily schedule including singles doubles and mixed doubles, subject to a reservation.

New York Bill Tiden Erand Forest Hills

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