Schmeling And Sharkey Set For Wide Ring Style Clash
In Yankee Stadium on June 12 Max Schmeling and Jack Sharkey prepare for a heavyweight title bout. Experts expect a thrilling contest with contrasting styles as Schmeling’s counter punching meets Sharkey’s aggression and experience. About 50000 spectators and large receipts back a fight many call a potential classic. Sharkey seeks a late career resurgence while Schmeling appears bold and has momentum on his side.
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Harry Wills
George Godfrey
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Sharkey Schmeling Title Fight Nears at Yankee Stadium
Heavyweight bout promotion draws $90,000 over a weekend as tickets push toward a $700,000 gate. Sharkey departs New York Wednesday with Schmeling due Thursday for a fifteen round title fight at Yankee Stadium amid rain and last minute preparations.
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Davis Cup Rivals Reach European Semifinals
Australia defeats England 4 1 as Hopman and Crawford win singles. Japan beats Spain in Barcelona aided by Harada and Ohta. Italy and Czechoslovakia also advance, setting semifinal matchups to decide who faces the United States for the cup.
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West Virginia awards varsity letters to 1929 30 athletes
Morgantown June 9 The 1929 30 athletic year at West Virginia University closed with varsity letters awarded in cross country baseball and track. Recipients include Fred Riley Elkins Marcus Brand Morgantown Charles Leiphart Wheeling James Chambers West Alexander Pa baseball nominees list across multiple towns and Morgantown track honorees include Bert Bardfer Pennsboro Charles Hart Wheeling Jack Robertson Beckley and others across Morgantown and surrounding areas.
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James Chambers
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Earl Wolfe
Parkersburg
Earl Croushore
Paul Erben
Bill Foster
St. Mary’s
Charles Bruns
Brooklyn
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William Harrick
Punxsutawney
Eddie Stumpp
Russell Larue
Bob Jackson
Kingwood
Sigmund Weiner
Robert Jack
Weston
Charles Haden
Bert Bardfer
Pennsboro
Charles B. Hart
Russell Callaway
Huntington
Sprigg Jacob
Marshal Glenn
Sharkey Schmel In Secret Training Sparks Critics
Graham McNamee will broadcast as fans await the bout. Referee choice stirred no protest while a mystery official will be tapped just before round one. Betting odds favor Sharkey at 5 to 1, with 1 to 3 against a knockout and 1 to 7 against Schmelin stopping Higman before 15 rounds. Critics note Teuton challenger Endicott estate training and claim Max Sharkey was seen with a putter rather than boxing gloves.
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Schmelling Sharkey Heavyweight Title Bout Broadcast Planned
Stations KDKA and WCAE in Pittsburgh will air the ringside description of the Schmelling Sharkey heavyweight title fight from Yankee Stadium New York. The broadcast begins with the opening round at approximately nine oclock EST Thursday night.
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Ralph Millar Under Knife Satisfactory After Operation
Ralph Millar popular Wesleyan Sunday school teacher and Bluefield Wesleyans athletic coach underwent surgery yesterday morning at Bluefield sanitarium. Hospital officials said he was resting comfortably and in very favorable condition, with plans for several days in the hospital. George Smiley will lead the Wesleyan baseball team in his absence.
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National League Matchups Today
St. Louis visits Boston while Cincinnati visits Brooklyn and Pittsburgh travels to New York. Chicago plays Philadelphia in a full NL schedule.
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Baseball Scoreboard From Yesterday
Results from yesterday show Cleveland 5 Washington 3 in Cleveland. Chicago 2 Boston 7 in Boston. Detroit 6 New York 8 in New York. St. Louis 5 Philadelphia in St. Louis. Upcoming games include Philadelphia at Chicago New York at St. Louis Boston at Detroit and Washington at Cleveland.
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Baseball scores from split doublheaders and rain delays
Montreal 4 Rochester 5 in second seven inning game by agreement. Toronto 2 2, Buffalo 7 7. Reading Jersey City rain. Newark Baltimore not scheduled. Milwaukee 16 Columbus 2. Kansas City 0 Toledo 7. St Paul 8 Indianapolis 3. Atlanta 13 Chattanooga 7. Memphis 10 Mobile 4. Birmingham 12 Nashville 5. Only games scheduled. Fairmont 1 Clarksburg 5. Johnstown 9 Scottdale 0 forfeit. Wheeling 4 Charleroi 3. Only games played.
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Ruth Fails to Hit as Big Six Slumps
The American League teams failed to gain ground in a day off for the National League’s Big Six. Sam Rice and Al Simmons had one hit each, Babe Ruth retired after two early failures, dropping to last place while Paul Waner and others remained idle and Stephenson Herman led the pace.
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Hafey Leaves Cardinals Lineup Over Eye Trouble
St Louis June 9 manager Gabby Street faced another issue as Chick Hafey outfielder is forced to leave the team due to failing eyesight and will return to St Louis for treatment. The move follows a season of eye problems impacting Hafey and the club's outfield options.
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Armature Beats Transportation In City League Tilt
West Virginia Armature lost 8 4 to Transportation in a hard fought city league game at Wellerfield. Beckett pitched well for Armature with two hits and two RBIs, though weak support hurt the effort. Bill Sturgiss hurled well for Transportation as the league contest concluded 8 to 4.
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Mullens Beats Winder Ball Team In 12th Round
Mullens defeated West Virginia Armature 1 0 in a 12 inning game Sunday afternoon. Shufflebarger scored the deciding run on a fielder choices play with Buckhanan’s misplay on a throw at third. St Clair struck out fourteen Armature players as Mullens used a string of nine innings of scoreless relief.
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Kimball Red Sox Dominate McDowell County in No-Hit Effort
Kimball's Red Sox routed McComas Bue 7 2 at Kimball as Pettitt pitched his fourth win, allowing two hits. Earlier Cy Phers delivered a no hit game against West Virginia Armature at Glenwood Park, striking out thirteen and collecting a triple, double and single in five plate appearances in a 17 0 Kimball victory.
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Fight Rained Out At Dexter Park Card
Rain forced postponement of Dex ter Park boxing show headlined by Maxie Rosenbloom and Geordie Smith of Newark. The Harlem light heavyweight matchup was the feature bout and was postponed.
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Macks Lengthen Lead With Athletics Over White Sox
Philadelphia Athletics beat Chicago White Sox 3 to 2 to extend AL lead to three games as Bob Weiland held Philadelphia to eight innings before a ninth inning rally. Walberg pitched well for Philadelphia until late. Quinn closed out for the win in Chicago.
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Yanks Top Browns 8 to 5 Behind Ruffing's Strong Start
New York defeats St. Louis 8 to 5 with seven Yankee runs in the first three innings. Ruffing leaves after eighth as Johnson closes out the Browns. Lazzeri and Kress homer. Crowder and Kimsey each pitch.
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Indians Rally Past Senators In Tight 5 4 Victory
In Neveland June 9 the Cleveland Indians beat the Washington Senators 5 to 4 to move within a half game of second place in the American League. Walter Miller pitched well for Cleveland as Fred Marberry matched him, with Eddie Morgan delivering his ninth homer of the season and a sixth inning triple. Joe Cro...
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Dreams Of Eight Ties In Pennant Race Inspire Baseball Yarn
Chicago Herald and Examiner reports a tale about Glenn Wright of the Brooklyn Robins. A failed shoulder injury nearly ended his career but a leg graft, placed as a horseshoe, supposedly salvaged his throwing arm. Garry Herrmann seeks an $8 weekly pension from printers union after retirement from baseball.
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WH recovers both sides in major league peace tale
The article recounts Garry Herrmann's influence in forging peace between the National and American leagues in 1906. It highlights Byron Bancroft Johnson's trust in Herrmann as National Commission chairman and notes Johnson, Pulliam, and Herrmann shaping pro baseball's prosperity. It also features quotes from Al Simmons on his renewed confidence and battering approach this season.
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Princeton beats State Liners in soggy Glenwood clash
The disabled State Liners lost 3-2 to Princeton at Glenwood Park after poor weather and base running errors. Wheley pitched well for Princeton while Snider struggled for Bluefield, and Roy Hill led State Liners with three singles.
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Red Sox Rally Tops Tigers 7 6 in Ninth
Boston mounts five run rally in seventh inning to beat Detroit 7 to 6 in game three of the series. Milton Gaston goes the distance for Boston allowing nine hits. Wyatt Sullivan and Hogsett also pitched for Detroit.
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Albertson Triumphs in Shriner Auto Meet Five Mile Dash
Bill Albertson of Pan Yan New York won the five mile Shriners event at Exhibition Park in 15 minutes 15.5 seconds, edging Bob Robinson of Daytona Beach who finished second. Freddy Frame led early but crashed into the fence. Ralph De Palma retired with engine trouble as De Lesys also exited. De Palma later won the 12 1 2 mile event with Albertson second and Robinson third in 13 minutes 2 seconds.
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Gallant Fox Poised for Record Turf Earnings
Gallant Fox rests at Aqueduct with a path to surpass Zev as the all time money winner in American turf. Owner William Woodward and trainer Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons may skip the Washington Park derby and target Arlington Park’s $80,000 Classic on July 12, with a possible Dwyer Stakes start at Aqueduct on June 28.
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Greenbrier Club Golf Tourney Begins With Matchups
The Greenbrier club golf tournament at Bluefield Country Club must start by June 15. Defending champion Hale faces strong challengers as first-round pairings are set, with several players drawing byes. A trophy awaits the winner. Golfers without a card should sign at the pro’s shop before play. for more info contact H. H. Lawson or Tom Cooper.
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Franklin Wilson
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H. H. Lawson
Frank Houston
Buck Wagner
R. BK. Shirey Jr
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W. L. Nash Jr
BE. S. Hale
Bob Brenneman
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Big Golf Tourney Set at Bluefield Club in June
A 54 hole handicap medal play golf tournament runs June 10 to 23 at Bluefield Country Club. Players must declare at the golf shop on each of three eighteen holes with a handicapped total posted on the board. Prizes go to low net, low gross, and second low net. entry is one dollar.
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W. A. Richards
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Bill Beary
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B. W. Henley
H. F. Wilson
Herbert Markle
Borotra Upsets Cochet To Win Belgian Championship
In Brussels on June 9 Jean Borotra defeated Henri Cochet in the Belgian championships final 4-6 6-3 6-4 4-6 8-6. Borotra collapsed with exhaustion at the end after a fitful five set match.
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B C Headache Soothing Formula Promises Quick Relief
A North Carolina druggist claims a new combination of ingredients labeled B C provides immediate complete relief for any headache or neuralgic pain. The preparation aims to quiet nerves with minimal after effects and is offered at drug stores and soda fountains for 10¢ and 2¢.
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