Clarksburg team debated name change from Generals to Bulldogs
The Clarksburg Generals, a long losing club, faced fan pressure after a press box columnist suggested renaming them the Bulldogs due to a bulldog mascot. Players warned name changes could harm morale and uniforms, and a team representative chose to drop the idea. Local athletes continue to be active with Riley Grose starring in Erie’s Central League, and former champion Jack Johnson discusses Dempsey’s possible comeback amid heavyweight chatter.
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Mercer County League opener sparks bold baseball debut
The Mercer County League kicks off with the McComas and Bluefield Juniors at Glenwood Park at 4:30. Mayor Stewart will toss the first ball with Princeton Mayor McConnell catching. Notable players from McComas include Egbert, McLean, Eddie Carrie, Harry Fulford, Judge Jackson, Johnny Lowder, Tom Page, and Sad Sam Scott. Bowman is slated to pitch for McComas as fans pack the park amid a festive, sunny outlook.
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A. J. Stewart
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Sam Scott
Sam
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Eddie Carrie
Coalfield Baseball Fame
Harry Fulford
Judge Jackson
Johnny Lowder
Tom Page
MeComas
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McComac
Bowman
Fasi
Umps
Wheeling Golfer Qualifies for National Open at Oakmont
Light Horse Harry Cooper of Buffalo led 100 starters in the Oakmont qualifying with a 143, setting a course record with 68 in the second round. Notables failing to qualify included Jess Sweetser and Jess Guilford, while stars like Mike Brady and Jimmy Farrell also exited. Withdrawals featured George Chapple and J Curley among others as 900 golfers vied for Winged Foot entry.
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Oakmont
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Chevy Chase
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Emmet French
Youngstown
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Wheeling
W. Va
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Washington
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H. C. Fawces II
Pete O'Hara
Alex Armour
Rockville Md
W. C. Schreiber
Frederick
A. Bob Burnett
Charles Betscher
Rogera Forge
A. J. Chapman
George
Chapple
Steubenville
R. E. Biery
J. Curley
Huntington
Ralph Beech
Pikeville
Tony Penna
Rockville
Julius Pollock
Winged Foot Golf Club
Jess Sweetser
Jess Guilford
Boston Siege Gun
Watts Gunn
Bobby Jones
Mike Brady
Winged Foot
Jimmy Farrell
Johnny Farrell
Harry Cooper
Tommy Armour
Salisbury Plains
Willie Klein
East Williaton
Eddie Held
Eddie Driggs
Maurice McCarthy
George Voigt
Salisbury
Sweetser
Brady
Farrell
Chicago
Jock Hutchison
Charles
Chick) Evans
Abe Espinosa
Willie Hunter
Gus Novotny
Eddie Gayer
McDowell Gun Club Wins Industrial Championship
The A P C Gun club of McDowell county won the Industrial Championship trophy in Keyser West Virginia as part of the opening events for the We Virginia trapehooting championship tour. The five man team scored 464 of 600 with C H Bivens J H Huddeston J A Bennett William Beary and E K Sale. Blue Jay of Keyser finished second with 434.
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McComas Rugdusters to host Bluefield Juniors opener at Glenwood Park
McComas West Virginia June 10 opening Mercer County league features the Rugdusters facing Bluefield Juniors led by Dr Kell. Officials from American Coal Company Sagamore Coal and Thomas Coal companies attend with many managers and organizers listed. The McComas lineup likely includes Scott, Wyrick, Jackson, Fulford, Reval, Melean, Lowder, Carris, Neal and others.
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Lowder
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National League Game Schedule Today
The National League slate features Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Boston St Louis at Brooklyn and Chicago at New York signaling a full day of league play.
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Omileyemen Fall In 10-4 Loss As Key Players Out
The Omileyemen, led by manager Smiley and Charley Moore, were missing from the batting order as their I-Deck Car Shop team lost 10-4 to the Offices. Bill Sturgiss pitched well for the winners, delivering a strong performance that surprised the Carmen late. Lefty Jones was listed to report a score in the second frame.
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Habherington
Balle
Stu Gies
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Morgantown Lad Hurls Second No Hit Contest
Montgomery West Penn hurler Paul Pervola pitched his second no hit game in five days for Monongahela, but two errors cost a perfect effort as Montgomery Ward of the American Legion league won 1 to 0 in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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W. Va
Paul Pervola
Montgomery West Penn Moundsman
Montgomery Ward
American Legional League
Monongahela
Von Porat Wins in Chicago Heavyweight Battle
Otto von Porat the West's top heavyweight prospect needed eight rounds to stop Emmett Rocco of Elwood City Pa in a ten round match at Chicago Stadium Rocco who defeated Johnny Risko earlier is the challenger in this bout.
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