Alumni dispute over Morgantown field sparks local clash
The Morgantown alumni group led by Harry Stansbury clashes with American Legion organizers over use of the state property baseball field. Stansbury insists on field maintenance and rules, while alumni push for play as regional tensions rise after a 42 42 vote deadlock on appointing a graduate manager of athletics.
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Morgantown
Harry Stansbury
American Legion
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Harry
Nick Nardicci
Youngstown
Mountaineer
Williams Hollers Fouls and States Lightweight Crown
In Charleston West Virginia Billy Williams from Charleston won the lightweight title by fouling Steve O Malley of Wheeling in the third round. O Malley led on points before Williams fell and was ruled fouled by Dr W W Point and W Va athletic official Fred M Cochrane. A rematch demand followed from O Malley’s camp. The card also featured a six round draw between Curley Kilogain and Custer Perry.
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W. Va
Billy Williams
West Virginia
Steve O'Malley
Wheeling
O'Maley
Williams
W. W. Point
Fred M. Cochrane
State Athletic Commission
O'Malley
Williames
Curley Kilogain
Custer Perry
Williamson
National League Yesterday's Results
St Louis defeated Chicago 12 to 2 while Pittsburgh shutout Cincinnati 2 to 0. Other games not scheduled. Today's schedule lists Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Chicago at St Louis Philadelphia at New York Boston at Brooklyn.
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Chicago
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Brooklyn
Sports Roundup Scores From Yesterday Playoffs
Detroit defeated Chicago 9 to 10 while New York beat Philadelphia 7 to 6 and Washington won 7 to 2 against Boston. Cleveland hosted St Louis with 51 as a result. Other fixtures include Washington at Boston and New York at Philadelphia.
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Washington
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Detroit
St. Louis
Boston
Louis
Southern Association Scores Roundup Inky 14 Inning Clash
Memphis beat Birmingham 8 to 6 in 14 innings. New Orleans triumphed 7 to 1 over Little Rock. Knoxville won 15 to 11 against Atlanta. Nashville fell 2 to 5 at Chattanooga.
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Birmingham
Little Rock
New Orleans
Knoxville
Atlanta
Nashville
Chattanooga
Conflicting Scores From Multiple City Matchups
A series of scorelines lists results from games across major cities including Montreal Jersey City Rochester Baltimore Buffalo Newark Milwaukee Columbus Kansas City Toledo Minneapolis Indianapolis St Paul Louisville and others with varied final tallies.
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Jersey City
Rochester
Baltimore
Buffalo
Newark
Milwaukee
Columbus
Kansas City
Toledo
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Louisville
Johnstown May Quit After the First Half
Dr Joseph H. Meyer president of the Johnstown baseball club warns the team will surrender its franchise to the Mid Atlantic league for the second half unless attendance improves. Only two home games have covered expenses and the club will play remaining home games this week and next before going on the road, with crowds deciding the fate.
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Wytheville
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Rosy Thomas
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Weller Field
Chuck Nalbach
Charley McMillan
Mel Kitchens
Bailey Grose Close
Len LeNoir
Teddy Adking
Guthrie
Skip Cain
Bob Gammage
Tod Johnson
Kade
Johnstown
Joseph H. Meyer
Meyer
Dempsey Plans September Title Shot After Baer Victory
Dempsey intends a September bout with Baer, after Baer’s stunning win over Schmeling. Plans include Baer exhibition tour with Dempsey as referee, touring Buffalo and across the country, then Sharkey vs Carnera at Madison Square Garden on June 29 to decide the challenger. Schmeling seeks a rematch, offering $50,000 or his share of receipts to win back the title. Attendance at Yankee Stadium reached 65,000 with receipts around 243,000. Schmeling earned about 75,000 and Dempsey roughly 20,000 net.
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Tex Rickard
Jack Dempsey
Max Baer
Max Schmeling
Dempsey
Giant Destroyer
California
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Yankee Stadium
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Schmeling
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Buffalo
Jack Sharkey
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Max
King Levinsky
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Germany
Lazzer Homers as Yankees Top A's in Sweltering Derby
Tony Lazzeri delivered his tenth homer of the season to lift the New York Yankees past the Athletics 7 to 6 under a hot sun. Lou Gehrig and Jimmie Foxx homered to move within a share of Babe Ruth's major league lead, with Ruth, Chapman, and Lazzeri all contributing in a tense seventh inning. The win came as a pair of long balls and timely baserunning helped NY secure the section victory.
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Lou Gehrig
Jimmie Foxx
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Tony
Ruth
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Rube Walberg
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Gehrig
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saMiller
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Bishop
Rune
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Miller
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Balla
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McGow
Baseball's Big Six Sees Swan Return to Form
After a long layoff Swan son of the Chicago White Sox returned with four hits in seven at bats against Detroit and moved to third in the American League. The standings show Simons leading the White Sox, West Browne, Martin, Swanson, Moore, and Davie with strong batting averages and totals across the league.
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Two Spanish Aviators Take Transatlantic Flight Toward Havana
Seville, Spain June 9 Captain Marano Berberan and Lieutenant Joaquin Collar began a 4:45 a m transatlantic flight to Havana Cuba with plans to continue to Mexico City. They reported ideal weather along their planned route.
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Goodman Opens Lead With 66 In United States Open
Johnny Goodman, 23, from Omaha, shoots a 66 at North Shore Golf Club Glenview IL to seize the lead, overhauling Tommy Armour and building a two shot edge after 36 holes. Armour, Sarazen, Kirkwood and Dutra follow. crowds watch as Goodman fuels a record showing with eagle at the 15th and a final birdie at 18.
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Sarazen
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Tommy
Kirkwood
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Walt Johnson Replaces Peck As Pilot Of Cleveland Club
Walter Johnson known as the Big Train will manage the Cleveland Indians for the rest of this year and all of next season replacing Roger Peckinpaugh. Johnson arrives from Maryland to take the helm amid fan optimism as he vows to whip the club into a winner while praising Cleveland talent.
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Seven Players Lead as Goodman Stumbles in Open Action
Yesterday proved tight golf with Goodman seven strokes behind leaders Armour and Kirkwood. The field dropped temperatures then rose to 91 by 3 pm while several players, including Dutra Wood Revolta and Hambrick, contended for final spots. Archie Hambrick posted 71 after 81 opening to earn a qualifier place in the final rounds.
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Detroit
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Zanesville Country Club
Rainstorm Washes Out Beckley-Wheeling Game
A heavy rainstorm halted the Beckley vs Wheeling game in the sixth with the score tied. Earlier, Wheeling starter Humphries left due to heat and was relieved by Jablonowski as Beckley led in the early innings.
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Mattern Presses On In Siberia Flight Toward World Record
Jimmy Mattern continues his around the world bid, refueling at Belovo and Krasnoyarsk as he bypasses Lake Baikal to keep time. He hopes to beat Wiley Post and Harold Gatty’s 8 day 15 hour record, aiming to return to New York by Sunday afternoon.
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Slashing Storm Halts Heat Wave Across Cities
Severe storm disruptions hit Bridgeport Connecticut and Philadelphia halted heat wave conditions. Scattered fatalities occurred in the midland states earlier in the week. New York police reported about a dozen protractions as temperatures peaked at 96 degrees at 1 p.m. local time.
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Bluefield Ladies Win Golf Classic at Wytheville
Bluefield Country Club ladies won the team golf meet at Wytheville with 387 points. Galax, Roanoke, Wytheville, Marion clubs contributed. Mrs John Heilman led Bluefield with 95 and tied for low gross, while Mrs Vaughan won the playoff on the nineteenth.
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Taylor Vaughan
Paul Kapp
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Herbert Markle
Local Colored Stars Wax Hiawatha In Big Win
The Bluefield Athletic club dominated the Hiawatha Tigers with a 24 to 1 victory at Wellerfield. Cannonball White starred in the rifle pit, delivering a decisive performance. On Sunday Bluefield meets Bishop, the 1932 state champions, with Cannonball slated for another strong showing.
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