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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1931

Page

12

Reds Triumph 7 2 as Frey Delivers Five Hit Start

Cincinnati Reds beat Boston 7 2 to take three of four from the Braves. Benny Frey returned from arm injury to pitch seven innings with five hits allowed and one run. Harvey Hendrick led Cincinnati with three hits including a triple, while Nick Cullop hit a homer and double.

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Stout Rescues Cards In 8 5 Victory Over Robins

Allyn Stout starred on the mound sealing an 8 to 5 win for St Louis over Brooklyn. The Cardinals clinched the series three games to one as Mets? No, Brooklyn pitchers were rattled in a tense contest. The victory credited to Stout with Helmach charged for Brooklyn.

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Chuck Klein caps comeback with fourteenth homer to top Pirates

Pittsburgh June 9 Chuck Klein hit his fourteenth homer of the season driving Philadelphia to an 8 to 7 win over the Pirates. With two on and two out in the fifth trailing by one, Klein connected to put the Phillies ahead and they never relinquished the lead.

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Hall Hurls Boissevain To 8-1 Victory Over Princeton

Boissevain Bears rout Princeton Boosters 8 to 1 in Tri- County league play at Princeton after a rainout. Bob Hall pitched 12 strikeouts, allowed five hits, with Levern driving in Princeton’s lone run on a triple in the third. St Clair fanned ten for Princeton.

Hall Boissevain Princeton Boissevain Bears Princeton Boosters Bob Hall W. C. Scruggs Glenwood Park

Powermen Edge Business College In Seven Inning Rout

The Powermen won 11 to 10 over Business College in a wild seven inning league tilt at Weller Field. Boss Emmett Cain led with four singles, Chick Smith added three two baggers, and Broyles contributed two doubles and a single to spark the Powermen attack. The game featured back and forth scoring as Business College built an early lead, then Powermen surged, with six runs across the fifth and sixth frames to seal the win. The Bluefield game against N. and W. was rescheduled to be played at Weller Field due to a scheduling error.

Powermen Business College Weller Field Chick Smith Emmett Cain Broyles N. & W.bluefield Bluefield Wellerfield Northside Virginia Bluefield Va Uris Eas Ccol Arrhpoae Dillon Lf Eccceseee Cait Corse Sevess Cain James Noridsick Bolen Jenkins Ferrison Huddle Tootala Pascoosssta Arrhpoae Parnes Svesssnee Smith Snecker Light Mustaine Ferguson Hinton Dillon BE. Cain L. Cain Nordsick Barnes Gibberson Chelf Umpre

Montreal Rochester game results and standings brief

In Interntional League action Montreal faced Rochester with scores Montreal 7 Rochester 4 and 1 Montreal. Jersey City defeated Baltimore 5 to 1 while Toronto dominated Buffalo 16 to 5 reflecting a high scoring day for the league.

Montreal Rochester Jersey City Baltimore Toronto Buffalo

American Association St Paul 0 Louisville 4

In a single scheduled game, Louisville defeated St Paul 4 to 0 in American Association play. Louisville dominated early and maintained the lead through the match, securing the victory on the road.

Tigers Bow to Athletics in Four-Game Set Sweep

Philadelphia rides solid pitching and nine runs off Detroit to claim a 12 to 3 victory, sweeping the series. Earnshaw collects four hits including a homer as Harris’s Tigers falter late.

Bucky Harris Earnshaw Philadelphia Washington Detroit Tigers Athletics George Earnshaw Detroit Abrhpoas Ib. Walker Owen Scesseestsee Johnson McManun Harris Eese Hayworth Bridges P DO Hoyt P Gecrane Miller Sses Dykes Scosorssse Monaip Barnshaw Peecseesses Ccovsceses Grabowsnl Simmons Cochrane McNair Foxx Walker Grabowski Haas Bishop Fatnehbaw Koenig

Baseball Scores and Upcoming Games Listing

Yesterday results include St. Louis 5 Brooklyn 7 Philadelphia 7 Pittsburgh 5 New York 10 Chicago 2 Cincinnati 7 Boston 2. Today schedules show Boston at St. Louis Brooklyn at Cincinnati New York at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Chicago.

St. Louis Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Chicago Cincinnati Boston

Chicago at New York in American League action

In a set of league games only one result exists: Chicago visits New York as Detroit travels to Boston and the other matchups St Louis at Philadelphia and Cleveland at Washington remain listed without scores.

Chicago New York Detroit Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Cleveland Washington Wes Ewan

Southern Association Scores and Standings Snapshot

A terse list details game results across the Southern Association with teams Little Rock Atlanta Birmingham New Orleans and others. Highlights include New Orleans defeating Rock 6 to 0 and 5 to 0 in two meetings, plus Atlanta 7 Chattanooga 13 Memphis 3 Mobile 4 Birmingham 8 Nashville 2.

A Rock New Orleans Little Rock Atlanta Chattanooga Memphis Mobile Birmingham Nashville

Levinsky Wins Technical Knockout Over McCarthy in Fourth

Charleston, June 9. King Levinsky, Chicago heavyweight, defeated Pat McCarthy of Boston by technical knockout in the fourth round of a ten round bout. Levinsky weighed 185 pounds, McCarthy 187. McCarthy's seconds tossed in the towel after four knockdowns in the fourth round.

Charleston W. Va King Levinsky Chicago Pat McCarthy Boston Levinsky McCarthy

Vaudeville style sport page teases and gossip

A lively collage from Bluefield notes sports and celebrity items, including Ernie Nevers coaching volleyball, Bill Shores in No. 13, Red Grange and Peggy Joyce, Walter Johnson and Rube Waddell strikeout totals, and various local anecdotes. The column blends show chatter with game bits, travel, and coaching news from the Bluefield area.

Ernie Nevers Stanford University St. Louis Brownies San Francisco Stock Exchange Institute Bill Shores Macks Connie Will Rogers Bluefield Clarence Darrow Major Spates West Virginian New York Washington Red Grange Peggy Hopkins Joyce Big City Harry Payne Whitney Jawn McGraw Giants Walter Johnson Rube Waddell Johnson Waddell Shughton Gary Grand Canyon Atlantic Dixie Highway Clara Bow Bill Forrest Fields and Stream Snyder Keyser Bluefield Gun Club

Favorites Win Balko Sprints 10 in British Play Win at Belmont

Portmarnock Ireland June 9 Led by Miss Maureen Orcutt Englewood N J who took 14 holes to win her first round match favorites advanced in the British women's golf championship Misa Orcutt Diana Fishwick Enid Wilson and Molly Gourlay won their matches New York June 9 Balko Sagamore stable captured the speed handicap at Belmont Park beating ten rivals to win 4175 Balko ran five and a half furlongs in 1 04 25 Sonny Workman rode the winner by a length and a half over Mr Sponge Royal Julian won the Morrison Hotel handicap at Washington Park in heavy going over Jimmy Moran in the mile and one eighth race Prices and exact figures noted.

Portmarnock Ireland Maureen Orcutt Englewood N. J Misa Orcutt Donald Soulby Diana Fishwick United States Glenna Collett Enid Wilson Molly Gourlay Mise Fishwick Rhoma Rabbidge Middlesex Miss Wilson P. Russell-Montgomery Mies Gourlay J. H. Todd New York Balko America Charles Armony Sagamore Belmont Park Sonny Workman Sagamore Star Joseph E. Widener Mr.Sponge Dorwood the Beasel Katherine FE. Hitt Sun Meadow Sun Beau Morris Royal Falcon W. H. Whitehouse Royal Julian Mose Goldblatt Jimmy Moran Washington Park Whitehouse

Qualifying Play for June Championship Opens at Bluefield

Qualifying play for the June Trophy tournament at Bluefield Country Club began yesterday. The final day is scheduled for June 14, with the sixteen lowest net scores advancing to match play for the championship.

Bluefield Country Club

Peckinpaugh Pleased With Cleveland Reforming Young Club

New York June 9 Roger Peckinpaugh manager of the Cleveland Indians surveyed rainwashed rooftops from the fortieth floor and said we're halfway through the season and going great I know what's going to happen He praised Joe Vosmik Earl Averill and Willie Kamm noting a slump hit twelve of fourteen games and predicting improvement He explained trading Lew Fonseca for Willie Kamm strengthens the infield and signals a plan to build a young club

New York Roger Peckinpaugh Cleveland Indiana Washington Athletics Joe Vosmikia Earl Averill Earl Willie Kamm Indians Peckinpaugh White Sox Lew Fonseca Kamm Fonseca Eddie Morgan Morgan

Carnera to meet Redmond in Brooklyn bout tonight

New York June 9 Primo Carnera and Pat Redmond are set for a 10 round fight at Ebbets Field tomorrow night if weather allows Redmond stands six feet four and 250 pounds while Carnera rests near 260 The potential rain could push the show to next Wednesday limiting possibilities due to a federal court restraining order related to Jack Sharkey.

New York Primo Carnera Pat Redmond Ebbetsfield Jack Sharkey Carnera Redmond Brooklyn Ball Park

Amateur Mitt Slingers to Perform at Glenwood Park

Rene Delmonte announced regional amateur boxing tournament entrants will gather at Glenwood Park Saturday night. Eighteen rounds are planned, with notable amateur boxers expected to showcase their cauliflower wares before fans as the program is announced later.

Rene Delmonte Glenwood Park the Park

Max Schmeling Spars, Panka Bleeds Early Ring Exchange

Conneaut Lake Park in Pennsylvania hosts a sparring session where Max Schmeling outboxed George Panka who suffered a cut and gut jolts. Tiny Debolt shows bodywork in two rounds while Schmeling dazzles a large crowd. Schmeling slated to box again Thursday.

Conneaut Lake Park George Panka Pittsburgh Max Schmeling Panka Tiny Debolt Cleveland Schmeling Tony Marullo New Orleans

American Pro Posts Fine Score in France

Deauville France June 9 Joe Kirkwood American pro posted 145 total after 36 holes to tie Eugene Lafitte of Biarritz for the French open lead. Marcel Dallemagne and Andre Boyer trailed one stroke back at 146 while Thomas Genta and Percy Alliss were on 148.

Deauville France Joe Kirkwood Eugene Lafitte Biarritz Marcel Dallemagne St. Germain Andre Boyer Nice Thomas Genta

Giants’ Bill Terry Joins Big Six Hitting Leaders

Bill Terry of the New York Giants powered into the big six batting leaders by collecting two triples a double and a single in five at bats. Harvey Hendrick added three hits in four appearances raising his average 12 points to top Mickey Cochrane. Cochrane and Al Simmons gained points while Buzz Arlett slipped five as the standings shifted.

Chicago Giants Cubs Bill Terry New York Mc Ott Crutz Eewnee Sonar Allen If Terry Lindstrom Rf Jackson Vergez Morrell Kde Neee AM AB Cuyler Rf Hornsby Stephenson If Wilson Martnett Jurges Critz Harnett Stephenson Hartnett Allen Ott Vergex Hogan Grimm English Raecht Ases Abe Sweetland Baecht Taecht Teachout Willd Quigley and Moran New York Giants Charley Grimm Harvey Hendrick Mickey Cochrane Cochrane al Simmons Buzz Arlett

Boxers Must Sign For Only One Ring Contest

New York June 9 The New York State Athletic Commission ruled that no corporation may sign a boxer for more than one contest. It followed findings that Madison Square Garden in 1929 acquired an exclusive contract with Victorio Campolo while letting him take a few fights with permission. Humbert Fugazy and James Joy Johnston earned 40000 for facilitating the deal while Lenove still received a wage cut. Tom McArdle sought recognition for a proposed bout between Vince Dundee and Ignacio Ara. decision withheld.

New York Victorio Campolo New York Atate Atletic Commission Madison Square Garden Campolo Gustave Lenove Humbert Fugazy Garden James Joy Johnston Brooklyn Leneve Tom McArdle Vince Dundee Baltimore Ignacio Ara South America

Washington Boat Team Wins Rage in Intercollegiate Rowing Race

Eight Washington Huskies from the Pacific coast defeated Marietta College in the first intercollegiate race in the region. Johnny Ginger of Seattle steered the Huskies to a quarter-length victory over Marietta in 2 miles. Washington also swept the freshman race by two and a half lengths in 6 06 4 4.

Marietta Ohio Pacific Coast University of Washington Marietta College Johnny Ginger Seattle Husky Washington West Virginia Ohio River Varsity Pioneers John King George Varnell Marietla Harrie Ginger Highlands N. Y

Middle Atlantic League Scores Snapshot

In a brief tally of games, Fairmont defeated Clarksburg 8 to 3, Beckley beat Cumberland 7 to 2, Scottdale topped Hagerstown 6 to 2, and Wheeling downed Charleroi 3 to ? The results summarize outcomes from a midseason slate within the region with multiple matchups.

Queens Borough Official Dies in Personal Crisis

New York June 9 A Queens borough official John D Mackey chief assistant engineer in the bureau of sewers fatally shot himself at his Port Washington home in the presence of his wife as a legislative probe into New York City administration began examining Queens affairs. Borough President George A Harvey said Mackey was not involved in the inquiry but it may have weighed on him.

New York Nower Borough of Queens New York City John D. ©. Mackey Bureau of Sewers Port Washington George A. Harvey Mackey

Herbert Fitzpatrick Named to W. L. Board Trustee Post

Huntington West Virginia June 9 word was received here today of Herbert Fitzpatrick of Huntington being elected a trustee of Washington and Lee University Lexington Virginia. He succeeds the late William A Mac Corkle of Charleston Fitzpatrick is vice president and general counsel of the Chesapeake and Ohio railway and a Democratic national committee man for West Virginia. He is a Washington and Lee graduate with BA 1892 LLB 1893 and LLD 1928.

Huntington W. Va Herbert Fitzpatrick Washington and Lee University Lexington William A. MacCorkle Charleston Fitzpatrick Chesapeake and Ohio Railway West Virginia Washington and Lee The

Armed hold up with brick and gun thwarted in Wheeling

In Wheeling West Virginia on June 9 a would be robber armed with brick and a gun threatened violence but the attempt was blocked by authorities as a dangerous and deadly weapon was described in court papers

Wheeling W. Va

Wheeling Youth Suspected in Confectionery Robbery Try

A 23 year old Wheeling athlete Joe Mackin allegedly attempted a hold up at a local confectionery. The clerk Bris reported Mackin fled after drawing a pistol from under the counter.

Joe Mackin J. Bris Bris Mackin

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