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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1940
Page
23
Bluefield tops Ashland 10 5 as Sam Sarazen closes strong to share the National Open lead with Little. The piece notes a local press box story rhythm and includes odd column asides about promotion man Ralph Weinberg and a vivid hotel lobby anecdote.
A string of quips and criticisms on women’s behavior and social roles. Lines mock parole beliefs, appearance, intoxication, and social polish with punchlines about doctors, fortune, and class norms. Snippets end with suggestive punchy remarks and a glossy nightlife snapshot.
Tall John Gorsica wins his first major league game as Detroit beats Boston 4 to 2. Rudy York and Hank Greenberg homer. Detroit builds a 4-0 lead before Boston scores in the eighth to avoid a shutout.
Bluefield defeated Ashland 10 to 5 at Ashland as Meade exited with a lame arm after seven and Baro closed. Lefty Wilson expected to start for Bluefield against Welch in Bowenfield doubleheader with Milton Gehrman as the other starter. Welch added new players recently as they seek to climb in the Mountain State league standings with Williamson and the Miners.
Gene Sarazen tied Lawson Little at 287 to force a playoff for the national open title as Ed Oliver was disqualified for starting his final round early. The mud soaked course backed Sarazen to a dramatic late surge while Oliver contested the ruling and the audience urged his inclusion.
Cincinnati Reds rout Brooklyn Dodgers 23-2 to seize the National League lead. Paul Derringer wins with seven strong hits allowed as Harry Craft Lonnie Frey and Johnny Rizzo pace a 27 hit attack. Dodgers pitchers Fitzsimmons Doyle and Mungo battered in one-sided blowout.
Chicago rookie Vern Olsen pitched and batted in a 3 to 1 victory over Boston, giving the Cubs their fifth straight win.
Pittsburgh defeats Philadelphia 6 to 5 in a tense game. Key moments include late scoring by the Pirates to secure their win at home in June.
Cleveland pitcher Al Milnar scattered five hits as the Indians defeated the Yankees 3-0. Roy Bell homered and Hemsley drove in two runs with a pair of timely hits. Marius Russo took the loss giving up five hits in eight innings while Johnny Murphy finished. The New York club managed only two singles off Milnar and could not solve Cleveland’s defense.
Promoter Ralph Weinberg resumes weekly shows at Sportarena with Bibber McCoy headlining against Johnny Marrs. The card also features Ray Lopez and Whitey Grove in the opener. Friday is ladies night with free admission for female fans and regular prices for men.
Interest grows in Tri County league with a postponed doubleheader at Princeton after wet grounds. Gary Red Sox lead with seven wins two losses as Princeton trails. Richards sits third with five and four. Elkhorn four and four while Berwind Pocahontas and Peerless chase next honors. Piedmont strengthened for today's game. Attendance remains solid, especially on Sundays as many local players eye future pro careers.
Minneapolis defeats Toursville 9 to 5 while Columbus edges Milwaukee 9 to 10. Kansas City 12 over Toledo 6 and St Paul alongside Indianapolis 1.
Akron defeated Portsmouth 9 to 2 while Dayton beat Charleston 6 to 4. In another match, Youngstown edged Canton 14 to 8 in a middle Atlantic ballgames scoreline.
Welch and Williamson split a doubleheader as Williamson defeats Welch 15 to 2 in the nightcap after an earlier 6 to 4 loss. Errors plagued both teams in the low quality box score.
Bluefield Country Club beat Beckley Black Knight Country Club 17 points to 1 as Rocky Schorr led with a 37 32. A three club match among Beckley White Oak and Bluefield is planned for July 14 with 12 players per side and a return at Black Country Club on August.
The Cubs split a double header at Bowen field beating the Indians 13 to 11 and then losing to the Giants 20 to 11. Everett Saunders hit a homer with two aboard to win the opener. Montgomery and Bourne also homered in the second game. The next Junior league game sends the Cardinals against the Cubs at Bowen field on Tuesday June 11 at 4 pm.
Atlanta defeated Knoxville 9 to 2 and Memphis beat New Orleans 10 to 7 in the only games played.
In a recent game in the International League Buffalo defeated Jersey City 5 to 0 while Toronto and Buffalo were tied 5-5 at the fifth inning.
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