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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1939

Page

9

Snead Opens National Open With One Stroke Lead

Sam Snead tops the field with a 68 as the big field stays tightly bunched. Lawson Little and Matt Kowal are tied for second at par 69, with Kowal among the late movers near Philadelphia Country Club Spring Mill Course.

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Open Championship Preview Amid Rivalry and Slick Putting

In Philadelphia, June 8, top contenders including Snead Dutra Armour Wood Mangrum and Guldahl chased a strong start in the Open as veterans held early lead. Snead rallied with birdies at Nos. 12 and 16 while Little sealed a dramatic eagle and Guldahl remained favored two strokes back amid a sunlit press tent scene.

Snead Ward Little Kowal Olin Dutra Los Angeles Merion Tommy Armour Merry Silver Scot Oakmont Craig Wood Mararoneck N. Y Lloyd Mangrum Ray Denny Shute Wugf Mass Ralph Guldahl Harry Coopers Alvin Butch) Krueger Beloit Wis Ray Mangrum Wilford Wehrle Racine Chicago Joe DiMaggio T 102 Donald Sox Kreevich Owen Cronett Henrie Eaves Dickey Gordon Relkirk Rejma Kuhel Eovieh Wen DiMaggio Kreeviee Henrich Appling Beam Kubel Newiek Smith & Ay Nings Smith Empires Ormedy

Middle Atlantic League Tie Reported In Early Round Play

In a mixed score tally, Yton 4 and Arieston Beruon 4 tied with Case Springfield at 4-4. Seaton and Brie contributed limited plays as Wee W Tolley and White posted a 38 to win nine rounds, with no decisive victor.

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Baseball Results from the Day’s Standings

The report lists results from several games with teams like Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago St. Louis and Brooklyn. Pitchers today include Warneke French Lohrman Klinger and Posede with records noted. Only games scheduled are shown and scores include 3 5 3 and 3.

St. Louis Brooklyn Warnekeop Ve. Pressnel Leago New York French Lohrman Pittsburgh Boston Klinger Va. Posede

American League Results Snapshot From Yesterday

Yesterday’s AL results include New York 7 Chicago 2 and Cleveland 7 Washington 5. Philadelphia 4 Cleveland 7. Chicago Hadley improved to 5 0 while Washington faces Cleveland with Chase 8 6 versus Feller 9 2. Boston at St Louis and Philadelphia at Detroit noted with pitchers Rugb y Wilson Kennedy Kramer and Ross Benton among matchups.

Chicago Hadley Washington Cleveland Chase Feller Boston St. Louis Rugby Wilson Kennedy Kramer Philadelphia Detroit Ross Va Benton

International League standings and scores recap

The bulletin lists several results including Syracuse a Rochester matchup and Jersey City, with American Association notes showing Minneapolis 21 to 2 over Columbus 14 to 0. Paul 8 to 1 and Milwaukee 3 are also noted in terse victory margins.

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Freeman Promises Quick Wins in Pro Wrestling Match

Freeman pledges to defeat O Toole in under ten minutes in Bluefield, boasting two quick falls and demanding early attendance. The card also features Graham versus Manacher in a clean, tough bout, with both bouts shaping a thriller loaded with risky tactics and crowd drama.

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IOC Demands 1940 Winter Olympics at St Moritz

International Olympic Committee delegates issue a harsh ultimatum to the Swiss Olympic Association. They insist the 1940 Winter Games be held at St Moritz under IOC rules, or the event will be reassigned. The Swiss oppose making skiing a full competition, citing the International Ski Federation rule that instructors compete as amateurs.

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Baseball Nine Man Starters Rule Proposed by Powers

A New York Daily News columnist argues for a rule forcing teams to start and finish with the same nine players, except for injuries, to speed games. He cites old timers and famous pitchers and notes current substitutions slow contests and clutter box scores.

Jimmy Powers New York Daily News Powers Jee Finger Brown Iron Man McGinnity Immy Taylor Matty Jack Coombs Deacon Phillipps Bugs Raymond Grover Cleveland Alexander Ebbetsfield

Blue Grays Idle as Rain Halts Schedule

Blue Grays games washed out by rain with Welch leading scorer Welch 16 and Hunt 6. Ashia 2 points. Only games played involved Bluefield at Williamson and Huntington at Welch with Ashia at Logan. Blue Grays and Williamson were rained out. Bluefield stays in Mingo for a game tonight.

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West Virginia June 8 Baseball Report on Indians Fielding

A brief note highlights smart fielding by Indians on June 8 with notable plays and key defensive outs. The summary preserves names and teams while noting strong defensive effort.

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Huntington Beats Welch Snider and Hoffman

In a tense match, Huntington scored 583 to Welch 102 as Snider and Hoffman led Bowles and Malatin in a decisive late rally.

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Trout to be moved from White Sulphur hatchery

Washington reports 10 000 troutlings may be sent from the White Sulphur Springs hatchery to the Middle river in Upshur county at the request of the Middle Park club of Moundsville. Commissioner Charles E. Jackson said hatchery officials would be liberal in filling the request and would aim to move fish as soon as possible. Bluegills and crappies also expected for Buffalo creek in Brooke county.

Washington Middle River Upshur County Harles E. Jackson Sentative Gchiffler W. Va Middle Park Club Moundsville Jackson

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