Golfers To Shoot For Bundle War Bonds In State Open
Lewisburg West Virginia hosts the first West Virginia State Open this Friday and Saturday with 60 top amateurs and pros vying for war bond prizes. Defending champ Joe Reposkey seeks another title at the 447 yard No 7 par four course amid strong entries from Andy Brawley and others.
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Lewisburg
W. Va
War Bonds
West Virginia
Joe Reposkey
Sunnycroft Club
Clarksburg
Andy Brawley
Charleston
Vaughan
Fondenella Triumphs in Charles Town Event
Fondenella ridden by apprentice Edens won the afternoon at Charles Town in West Virginia on June 9. The second out of season win for Mrs E B Lee's Fondenella came ahead of Off The Record, with Fondenella paying 5.80 4.00 and 2.40 in a tight finish.
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W. Va
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Fondenella
Sun
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O'Donnell
Lowly Griffmen Challenge Ferriss in Freshman Pitching Duel
Washington notes a planned showdown between Boston's Dave Ferriss and Senators rookie Marino Pieretti as Griffins push for big ideas. Ferriss carries eight straight wins and Pieretti boasts clutch performances including a 1-0 win over Al Benton and a 4-3 12-inning victory over Philadelphia.
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Washington Senators
Dave Ferriss
Boston Red Sox
Ferriss
Senators
Marino Pieretti
Mark Griffith
Joeronin
Red Sox
Perris
Pieretti
Cronin
al Benton
Detroit Tiger
Benton
Philadelphia Athletics
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Winnie
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Wiltse
Johnny Whitehead
Hicago White Sox
World record wagers at Pimlico track reported
New York June 9 mutuel machines mark a world record for a single race at Pimlico. Apache led early as Diver surged to win by a half length from AJ, with Air third and Apache fourth. Jockey Johnny Adams rode the winner resulting in a $4,925 purse and a payoff of $5.80 for Say.
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New York
William Woodward
Middies Carry East Track Title in Historic Win
Michigan led most of the meet as Navy scored in javelin and discus and the broad jump to surge ahead, while Illinois collected in six events and Michigan earned a 54 percent share. Ross Hume won the mile in 4 18.5 and the half mile in 1 55.7, with George Walker claiming both hurdle titles and others close behind.
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Wolverines
Michigan
Navy
Ross Hume
George Walker
Robert
Ross
Walker
Dodgers Homer Heavy Hitting In NL Action
Dodgers power to a 9 to 1 win over Philadelphia with a homer and multiple hits. Rosen Foxx Galan Olmo paced Brooklyn while Chapman worked six innings for the win and St Louis topped by Pittsburgh 5 to 1 as Strincevich allowed six hits in seven innings.
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Ker
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Kari
Scoeemen
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Ather Hat
BUCS
St. Louis
Nick Strincevich
St. Louis ‘ Cardinals
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Sportsmmans Park
Yoy Pirates
Red Barrett
Cardinal
Dockins
Teams Fill Doubleheaders Across League Schedules
Listings show multiple pairings for two-game sets across cities including Chicago Detroit St. Louis New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Brooklyn and more. Matchups include players Borowy Dabiel Washington Flores Knerre Overmire Trout and others with varied records and two game commitments.
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Cleveland
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Tobin
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Boston
Washington
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Brocalya
Pittsburgh
Piedmont League Clubs Standings and Games Today
The Piedmont League standings and today’s games feature Norfolk Richmond Roanoke Newport News Lynchburg and Portsmouth. Update includes position shifts and matchups for the current schedule.
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Richmond
Roanoke
Newport News
Lynchburg
Portsmouth
Euwee
Newport Ee Wee Iy
Hockey Scores Quick Take From Weekend Games
The scoreboard shows Newark 8 over Buffalo 2, Montreal 13 defeating Baltimore 4, and Jersey City 8 beating Toronto 4. High scoring games highlight offense across the league.
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Buffalo
Montreal
Baltimore
Jersey City
Toronto
Senators Rally To Edge Phillies 3 2 In Philadelphia
Washington pitchers Roger Wolff kept Philadelphia hitters in check as the Senators won 3 2. Joe Kamel scored on George Bink’s eighth inning single while Dick Siebert homered for the A s but Washington tied it in the fifth. Al Simmons was ejected after arguing with the umpire.
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Joe Kamel
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al Simmons
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Ey Washi
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Derby Preakness Preview Hits Louisville Mud
Arcaro dodges fans and photographers after leaving the paddock while the Derby winner Hoop Jr. and Pot o Luck prep for next week’s Pimlico event. Trainer Ivan Parke plans to ship Hoop Jr. and Darby Dieeppe along with Pot o’ Luck as the Derby field heads to Maryland.
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Warren Wright
Morgan Athletes Win Meet In Baltimore
Morgan State College in Baltimore captured the Maryland state guard South Atlantic track and field championship with 31 points, edging Poly Technic by nine. Camp Lee led the third service command at 12, while Wilbur Thompson of Fort Story set two meet records in discus and shot put. The Maj. Gen. Dwight H. Mohr trophy went to the tenth battalion. Camp Lee won a special trophy for army posts.
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Dwight H. Mohr
Maryland
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Special Service School
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Indiantown Gap
Laneley Field
No Park
Fort Monroe
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Stonewall Inc
Virginia Cavaliers defeat Maryland 8 1 in rain shortened game
Virginia posted an 8 1 win over Maryland in Charlottesville to finish with 10 wins and four losses. The game ended after seven innings due to rain, marking Virginia's second win this season against Maryland.
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Wimbledon Plans Return of Tennis Stars After War Pause
Former Davis Cup players and stars like George Lott join a Wimbledon roster resuming on June 30 after the 1939 war pause. Captain AS Pat Hughes leads the British team with Doeg and Lott pairing in doubles, while the U S contingent includes Bobbitt, Harman, Moylan, and others aiming for a homecoming atmosphere at center court.
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John Doeg
SS. Calif
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Atlanta
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Wesler Nag Wins Narrowly in Blackstone Valley Handicap
Wesler Nag narrowly defeats Challamore by a nose at Pawtucket in the Blackstone Valley handicap run amid a 30,000 crowd. Max Wesler's Quien Es, trained from Pimlico, earned 6150 to the owner as the field paid out with odds and daily double success.
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R. I
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Pimlico
On Daily
Johnny Jr
Pongee Silk Fabric Originated in China
Pongee is a plain weave fabric made entirely of tussah or wild silk and traces its origins to ancient China, where the silk craft first developed.
Dante Races To Victory In The Famous English Derby
Newmarket England June 9 Dante a brown colt owned by Lord Astor and ridden by William Nevitt won England's Derby in a field of 27 with a 2 26 3 5 mile and a half time on the uphill track. King George Queen Elizabeth and Princess El crowded the stands as the crowd praised Dante and Lord Astor declared the colt the best three year old in England.
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Little Isle
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Princess el
Seley
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Leo Wank
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Rosy Leg
McDade May Succeed Kuhn At Charleston
Charleston Catholic high school in West Virginia faced a coaching change as Jim Kuhn resigns to join a life insurance position in Charleston. Rev Fr Boniface Weckman, dean of priests and school supervisor, announced the resignation. Potential successor names include Mickey and others connected to local football circles.
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W. Va
Jim Kuhn
Charleston Catholic
Boniface Weckman
Beckley
Ken Hunt
Kuhn
Manton Bor Geen
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