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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1931

Page

12

Reds Rout Brooklyn 10 3 to Open Series

Cincinnati wins 10 to 3 as Eppa Rixey holds Brooklyn to ten hits and Joe Stripp and Tony Cuccinello lead with three hits each. Cuccinello drives in four with a first inning triple as Cincinnati rallies past the Robins in the opener of the series.

Cincinnati Eppa Rixey Joe Stripp Tony Cuccinello Reda Brooklyn Robins Rixey Brooklyn Babe Phelps Cy Moore Stripp Cuccinello Roush Sukeforth Gilbert Roettger Hendrick Flan Frederic Finn Ford Jeft

Pirates Triumph 5 1 Over Giants In Openers

Pittsburgh defeats New York 5 to 1 in the opener as Paul Waner hits a decisive home run with Benett aboard. Larry French dominates with a three-hit effort, allowing only scattered blows and a sixth inning error prevents the shutout.

Pittsburgh Larry French Giants Pirates McGraw Clan French Paul Waner Benett NEW_YORK Allen Terry Lindstrom Csene Jackson Berges Isesscseseeee O'Farrell Csscssesesee Walker DO Heving Mpullig Schumacher Scssvess Traynor Comorosky Cececceee Regan Csscoossee T Grantham Phillips Thevenow Waner P. Waner Secrifee Critz Heving Chaplin Pittcher Umbier Rigier Pfirman

New Headache Relief Puts Quick End To Pain

North Carolina druggists devise a multi ingredient formula for rapid three minute relief from headaches neuralgic sciatic or rheumatic pain. The remedy named B C costs 10c or 2c and is sold at drug stores and soda fountains with a guarantee of being harmless.

North Carolina

Bluefield Nine Plays N and W at Weller Today

Bluefield Virginia team, in second place, faces Norfolk and Western at Wellerfield this afternoon at 4 o clock in a seven city league game. A win could secure second place for Virginia Siders while Wesleyans hold an early first place despite the half season.

Hluefield Norfolk & Western Wellerfield Virginia Wesleyans

Dempsey and Taylor Divorce Battle Heads to Trial

In San Francisco on June 10, attorneys Robert Burns of Reno and Joseph J. Scott of Los Angeles met on the divorce case of Jack Dempsey and his wife. After a conference they said there will be no reconciliation and it is undecided who will file the suit or where.

San Francisco Robert Burns Reno Noey Jack Dempsey Joseph J. Scott Los Angles Steve Taylor Dempsey

Massachusetts Legalizes Fifteen Round Boxing Bouts

Boston June 10 Governor Joseph B Ely signed a new boxing bill allowing fifteen round championship bouts in Massachusetts with a 90 day effective period. The measure also permits twelve round bouts for New England championship contests as the state boxing commission has limited bouts to ten rounds for eleven years.

Boston Joseph B. Ely New England Massachusetts Boxing Commission

Bout Postponed in New Haven Boxing Card

The fifth Chocolate Smith bout in New Haven is postponed to Friday because of bad weather. The event was scheduled for tonight at New Haven.

New Haven Conn Steve Smith

Boxer Sargent Dies From Ring Injuries In Portland Match

Portland reports Sargent 22 from Vancouver died after a last night bout with Pete Meyers. He fell, head hit boards, basal skull fracture, never regained consciousness. Also, Tony Galento knocked out K O Christner in the eighth round in Detroit.

Portland Ore Sargent Vancounver Pete Meyers San Francisco Detroit Tony Galento Orange N. J K. O. Christner Akron Ohio Galento Christner

Five crews race on Hudson in prep regatta

Five crews tested the full regatta course on the Hudson at Poughkeepsie amid fine conditions. The unofficial times judged by shore watchers suggested the trials were among the most strenuous parts of training for the Intercollegiate Rowing association regatta next Tuesday.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Hudson Ug Association Retta

Austin Player Advances Into Quarter Finals

Bruce Barnes of Austin Texas moved into the quarter finals of the Tri State tennis tournament in Cincinnati Ohio. He defeated Frank Kromaguesi of Dayton 6 3 6 2 as five other men also reached the round. Other quarter finalists include Clifford Sutter George Jennings Gilbert Hall Karl Kamrath and Byron Huffman. Paul Kunkle won over Martin Buxby in straight sets 6 3 6 3.

Cincinnati Ohio Bruce Barnes Austin Texas Barnes Frank Kromaguesi Dayton Star Clifford Sutter New Orleans George Jennings Chicago Gilbert Hall South Orange N. J Karl Kamrath Byron Huffman Paul Kunkle Martin Buxby

Stolen bases and sacrifices mark tense game struggle

Arnett and Temsley steal and sacrifice plays set tempo as Grimm connects on double plays Grimm to English to Grimm Bartell to Mallon to Hurst in a tight battle. Philadelphia leaves 5 on base Chicago 8 while Collins walks and Watts roots. pitching by Collins yields 7 hits in 6 1 8 innings Stoner Lin Watt also see action with 1 0 innings. Umpires Bearcon Jorda and Magerkurth. Time 1.44.

Root Chicago Charley Root Philadelphia Phillies Cubs Ladnlphia Brickell Pds Bartell Weer Kiein Arlet Teeeeee Whitney Ah Weeee Hurst Mallon Ol Davis Collins Stoner Watt Ongler Minglish Hornsby Stephenson Neon Tremsley Shinion Thott Rott Cuyler Brickel Nott Cuyl Arnett

Braves Crush Cardinals 13-4 Behind Big Innings

In St Louis on June 10 the Boston Braves pounded 19 hits off Cardinals pitchers to win 13 to 4. A nine run burst in the fifth and sixth innings sealed the game after Chick Nafey hit a two run homer giving St Louis an 8 to 1 lead in the third. Berger also homered for Boston in the fifth.

St. Louis Boston Braves Cardinals Boston Chick Nafey Berger Braves

Senators Dominate Cleveland 9 to 1 in Baseball Game

Washington capitalizes on strong hitting to beat Cleveland 9 to 1, narrowing gap on league leading Athletics. Manush and Morgan each collect three hits. Manush adds a homer. Knocks in two runs for Manush and two for Porter, Kuhel, and West. Pitcher Jones earns win with Hudlin charged with loss. Time 1:55.

Washington Senators Athletics Today Cleveland Philadelphia Manush Morgan Porter Kuhel Bluege Vosmik Kamm Cronin West Spencer Falk Kubel Myer Huaiin Shoffner Jones Sen Wre Porter Avert Lavetteeee Morgan Wosseeeevesves Kamm Enone Sewell Huciin Goldman Harris Coenen Pencer

Baseball slate recap and today’s NL matchups

Yesterday in the National League Cincinnati defeated Brooklyn 10 to 3 Chicago beat Philadelphia 3 to 0 Boston routed St. Louis 18 to 4 and Pittsburgh topped New York 5 to 1. Today Brooklyn visits Cincinnati Philadelphia plays Chicago Boston visits St. Louis and New York travels to Pittsburgh.

Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia Boston St. Louis Pittsburgh New York

Washington Defeats Cleveland as Only MLB Game Played

The American League game result shows Washington 9 Cleveland 4 in the lone contest. Other scheduled matchups included Detroit at Boston Chicago at New York and St. Louis at Philadelphia.

Washington Cleveland Detroit Boston Chicago New York St. Louis Philadelphia W. L. Pet

Middle Atlantic League Scores Across Matches

Beckley defeated Cumberland 6 to 4 while Charleroi beat Fairmont 2 to 1. Hagerstown topped Scottdale 16 to 3 and Charleston edged Johnstown 11 to 10. Charleston then beat Johnstown 10 to 2 in a second game with Clarksburg 2 and Wheeling 5. Altoona won 6 to 1 over Huntington in the first, and 1 to 1 against Huntington in the second.

Lanner Charleston Johnstown Clarksburg Wheeling Altoona Huntington

Home Run Standings And Leaders In A Compact Box Score

Home run standings show teams and scores for several matchups with Cincinnati Louisville St Paul Memphis Montreal and Toronto among others. Individual leaders include Manush Waner Ruth Gehrig and Arlett with noted teams Senators Pirates Cardinals Braves Phillies Yankees Athletics.

Klein Phillies Gease Ruth Yankees Arlett Gehrig

Schmeling Plays 54 Holes Of Golf At Camp

Conneaut Lake Park Pa June 10 Max Schmeling completed 54 holes of golf as conditioning for his July 3 bout with W L Young Stribling in Cleveland After golf he rode a motorboat to the theater Tomorrow he begins his ninth day of boxing with new sparring partners ready for action.

Conneaut Lake Park Max Schmeling W. L. “Young” Stribling Cleveland Links

Georgia Fans Back Stribling in Palmetto Fight Hopes

Georgia fans rally around heavyweight Stribling as he prepares for a title bout with Max Schmeling. The piece cites past champions like Walthour Cobb and Jones, notes Stribling's youth and caution, and recalls the Miami bout with Sharkey as local pride. It mentions Tunney and Bronson as advisers and hints at strong Georgia turnout before the Fourth.

Walthour Cobb and Jones Stribling Robunt

Altoona Franchise Reverts to League After Rent Dispute

The Middle Atlantic Baseball league franchise moved back to the circuit today after Altoona management faced financial trouble. Elmer M. Dally arrived to run the club as rent issues were enforced by park owner the Altoona Road Drivers' association. James Lamont took over the franchise in May after Jeannette sponsors failed to meet obligations. The first home game occurred May 28 with players said to have drawn only expense money. Meanwhile Philadelphia reports veteran Edward Trowbridge Collins will retire to inactive status on June 15 after 25 years in the American League, remaining as advisor and captain with the A’s.

Altoona Middle Atlantic Baseball League Jeannette Elmer M. Dally Edensburg Altoona Road Drivers’ Association Huntington Daily James Lamont Philadelphia Edward Trowbridge Colline Connie Mack Athletics Collins Eddie A’s Connie Sullivan Columbia University White Sox

Controversy Over Compensation Department Rises

Governor Conley weighs testimony from Echols and Mason on alleged abuses in the compensation system. They urge reforms to reduce distrust and improve administration amid criticisms of Ott and Smiley and disputes over hearing rights and records.

Echols Mason E. T. England Charleston Conley Compensation Department Ott George Poffenbarger Legislative Investigating Committee Smiley Poffenbarger

Wallace Beats Tenorio In Cleveland Lightweight Bout

Billy Wallace of Cleveland won an eight round decision over Lupe Tenorio in Cleveland. Tenorio weighed 143 pounds, Wallace 136 pounds.

Cleveland Ohio Billy Wallace Lupe Tenorio Tenorio Wallace

Doylestown Pitcher Sets Prep Baseball Strikeout Record

Doylestown Pennsylvania June 10 Robert Paul of Doylestown high school pitcher claimed a prep record by fanning 103 batters in eight games and throwing a no hit no run contest setting a historic mark for junior players.

Doylestown Jume Robert Paul

Tambour Wins American Oaks at Belmont Park in Mud

Tambour ridden by Preston M. Burch held off Scuttle and Allez Vute to claim the Coaching Club American Oaks title at Belmont Park in a 2 20 1 4 length win amid rain and a muddy track. Dark Sea also scored a late win at Washington Park with Galahad placing third in the Cottage Grove purse.

New York Preston M. Burch Coaching Club Belmont Park General Thatcher-Castanet A. C. Bostwick Walter M. Joford Blind Lane ER. KR. Bradley Baba Kenny Tambour Seattle Herbert M. Woolf Cottage Grove Washington Park Daytson Maya Dark Sea Phil Reuter Galahad C. &. Allen

Harvey Hendrick Struggles in Bid for Batting Lead

Cincinnati veteran Harvey Hendrick failed to gain ground in the big league batting race as he collected a single in four at bats against Brooklyn. Wally Roettger of Cincinnati and Haven Cuyler of Chicago tied for sixth, while Buzz Arlett of Philadelphia fell from the elite group. The leaders:

Harvey Hendrick Cincinnati Babe Ruth Broklyn Wally Roettger Reds Haven Cuyler Cubs Buzz Arlett Big Gun Phils

Detroit Club Releases Akers to Kansas City

Detroit secretary Charles F. Navin announced William Akers infielder will be released to the Kansas City club of the American Association. In exchange Detroit receives Louis Brower a .308 hitter in 44 games this season. Additional Tigers players may follow as they can be spared.

Detroit Charles F. Navin Detroit Baseball Club William Akers Detroit Tigers Kansas City Club American Association Tigers Louis Brower Kansas City Navin

Champions Lose In British Golf Meet

Portmarnock Ireland June 10 Elsie Corlett former champion helped secure the British ladies title for local players as the American era ends in this championship contest held at Portmarnock.

Portmarnock Ireland Great Britain Elsie Corlett

Lancashire champion defeats Miss Orcutt in three and four

In the third round Lancashire champion beats Miss Maureen Orcutt four to three. Miss Fishwick, who defeated Glenna Collett last year, falls to Miss D Pimm who wins one up in nineteen holes.

Lancashire Maureen Orcutt

Haines Out For Week With Hand Injury

St Louis reports Cardinals star pitcher Jess Haines will miss a week to ten days after a driving pitch caused a dislocation of his right wing during a game with the Brooklyn Robins yesterday.

Jess Haines St. Louis Jone Jeas Haines Cardinals Rooklyn Robina Babe Mermain Haines

Pirates Ship Bednar to Fort Worth Club

Pittsburgh sends right handed pitcher Bednar to the Fort Worth Texas League club under a 24 hour notice optional agreement. Bednar leaves for Texas as Pittsburgh trims roster to 26 and must cut one more by midnight next Monday to meet organized baseball requirements.

Pirates Bednar Fort Worth Pittsburgh Andy Hedouar Fort. Worth Texas

Ruppert Denies Lazzeri Trade Rumor

New York club president Colonel Ruppert denies reports that Tony Lazzeri has been traded to Washington for pitcher Irving Headley and infielder Jack Hayes. He states no deal has been completed despite Yankees’ interest in strengthening the club.

New York New York Yankees Tony Lazzeri Washington Irving Headley Jack Hayes Ruppert

Glenwood Ninth Defeats Bramwell 14–10 In Park Showdown

The Glenwood baseball team defeated Bramwell Wesleyans 14 to 10 at Glenwood Park yesterday afternoon. Glenwood trailed early but exploded for ten runs in the sixth inning led by Smith Harmon and Weddle. Glenwood totaled twenty hits while Bramwell had eleven, with six errors on each side.

Glenwood Bramwell Wesleyans Glenwood Park Bramwell Wesleyans Smith Harmon Weddle Weddles

Bummer Wins French Open in Danville Championship

Danville France June 10 Aubrey Boomer the British born pro from St. Cloud won the French Open with a 72 hole total of 291. Genta led after a morning 67 tying the course record set earlier. Joe Kirkwood finished tied for seventh at 298 as the field concluded a morning of record breaking play.

Danville France Aubrey Boomer St. Cloud Thomas Genta Genta Joe Kirkwood United States Marco Churio

Primo Carnera Appeals Court Reserves Decision in Box Fight

The U S Court of Appeals reserved ruling on Primo Carnera’s appeal of a lower court injunction that barred him from fighting Jack Sharkey before September 5 without Madison Square Garden Inc consent. The Italian heavyweight must wait until next Monday to fight Pat Redmond at Ebbetts Field Brooklyn as rain postponed the Brooklyn show.

New York United States Court of Appeals Primo Carnera Jack Sharkey Madison Square Garden Corporation Illinois Italan Max Schmeling Young Stribling Pat Redmond Ebbettsfield Brooklyn Jimmy Johnson

Donahue Signs with Cleveland Indians

Pete Donahue, veteran pitcher released by the New York Giants, has signed with the Cleveland Indians of Cleveland, Ohio and will join them shortly.

Cleveland Pete Donahue New York Giants Cleveland Indians

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