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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1936

Page

4

Pirates Tie Dodgers With 6-3 Win To Seize Second

Pittsburgh surged to second in the National League with a 6-3 victory over Brooklyn as Red Lucas held the Dodgers to four hits through seven innings before relief and timely hitting widened the gap. The Pirates scored in the third on Lucas’s double and Schulte’s single, added two in the fifth, and homered in the sixth, while Brooklyn stranded baserunners late.

Pittsburgh Pirates Brooklyn Dodgers Brooklyn Red Lucas Rune Quy Bush Bill Clark Lucas Fred Schulte Aingle Gus Suhe Cookie Lavagetto New York Giants Cincinnati Cardinals Buta sYork Onceta Dings Leonard Ienrandt Steace Jaffeoat Leonard Wb Brubaker Tayegetto Todd Luca Errora Trey Lavagetto Geraghty Schulte Tenens BP Waner Suhr Phelps Lavagetti Ger Frey Rae Brooklyy Pittsburel ODEAS Chicago Ken O'Dea Philadelphia Fabian Kowalik Heck Billy Herman Hack Galan Ringe Kowalik Sylvestar Johnson O'Dea Centar Harman Lon- Warneke Philadalatia Taiglish Warnecke Delphia Chig Farhieget Mii Marna Taine Bate

Behind the Scenes of the Louis Schmeling Match

In a June feature from Napanoch New Jersey, Down Sports profile the key figures behind the Louis Schmeling fight. Joy Jacobs manages the boxer and jokes about money, while Tyrfan Black, John Roxborough, and Max Machon steer strategy. Trainers Jack Blackburn and others shape Louis, with Roxborough a sharp talker and legal-minded observer guiding instinctive decisions.

Napanoch Max Schateling Joe Louie Joy Jacobs Joy Yunsel Schmeling Tie Buainess Teuton Tyrfan Black John Roxborough Joe Lewis Roxborough Charlie Chaplin Louis Max Machon Macnon Traiier Machoan Tye Maxes Jack Blackburn Jack Philadelphia Joe Gane Saim‘Lanford Jos Manny Rocs

1 082 Degrees Granted in State Institutions

David Kirby, secretary of the state board of education, reported 1 082 degrees awarded by state-supported schools this year. The total excludes 507 graduates from West Virginia University and 26 from Potomac State College. Degrees span arts, normal, and technical programs across multiple colleges including Shepherd, Glenville, New River, West Liberty, West Virginia State, Fairmont, Concord, and others.

Charleston Wy Ve David Kirby Atate Board of Education Virginia Atudenta Weal Virginia University Potoman State College Teachers’ College Shepherd Glenvitle New River State West Libarty West Virginia State Bivefeld Marshal College Fairmont Concord

Wind Rain and Dust Sweep South Crackling Storm

A wind rain and dust storm swept over parts of west Tennessee and nearby regions this afternoon, uprooting trees and damaging homes. In Mond, Print Mond, a woman and her child were killed as debris struck them while seeking shelter in a storm cellar. The storm disrupted electricity and communications, damaged roofs and crops, and caused widespread property losses across Mississippi and Arkansas.

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Father Lumpkin Returns to Mat in Virginia Showdown

Father Lumpkin, famed for cracking the Golden Bear line in the Rose Bowl tilt of 1829, returns to face Red Devil in a major Halph Wainbera event at Virginian Side Monday night. The card features pro wrestling veteran Lumpkin’s hard pace and deceptive moves against Abia Yourist, with Cy. Wad a teammate at Middieante. The two fatlas events run best of three with 60 minutes total time and gates of 50 and 60 dollars.

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Baseball's Big Six Site Lineup in Major League Play

A crane of garbled OCR outlines the Big Six baseball lineup through yesterday. Charley Sehringer and Gohringer lead the Tyers shawlnkey Mange in the American and National Leagues respectively, with mentions of Lou Gehrig and other stars amid a curtailed schedule and uneven team averages.

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Word to Wise. Heavyweight champ offers guidance at Yankee Stadium

A grainy image shows current heavyweight king Jimmy Brad Dobk giving advice to ex-titleholder Max Schmeling on how to conduct himself in a fight with jog fouls at Yankee Stadium. The photo is dated June 18 and was taken in Schmeling’s home city.

Jimmy Brad Dobk Max Schineling Yankee Stadium Schmeling Nepgnoch

Martinsburg Blue Sox join Bi-County league clash

Martinsburg’s Martinsburg Blue Sox organized for the season with Hack Wilson in charge will play a Bi-County Industrial league all-star team July 5 to crown Berkeley county supremacy. Opequon Country Club drops to last in Bi-State Golf Association after 24 points at Winchester. Leo King notes Alex Gaga, WVU dropout, may join Georgetown to study acting, with Cara pursuing Washington work if credits pass. Mrs Samus Hill aged 90 and Confederate veteran Nicholas Moore aged 96 attend Charles Town races as oldest turf fans. Harpertown ties for first in Green Mountain league via forfeit route as Bans misses team. Oscar Nelaun of Charleston, with horses at White Sulphur Springs, to exhibit at Huntington show.

Charleston W. Va Martinsburg Blue Sox Hack Wilson Industrial League Berkeley County Opequon Country Club Martinsburg Winchester Leo King Clarksburg Alex Gaga West Virginia University Jack Haggerty Georgetown University Cara Washington Samus Hill Nicholas Moore Charles Town Harpertown Green Mountain

Blonde Baggage Wins at Charles Town Racecourse

Blonde Baggage, an Ohio rival, captured the feature at Charles Town today, finishing ahead of Royal Well and Famous Clayton as Sea Finn nosed Miss Motoe in the seven furlongs, with payouts including 23.20 for the winner and 31.20 for the daily double Claud Feltner’s Barn Stormer and Dervish.

Charles Town W. Va Ohio Sammie Palumbo Phe Shors Corey Col Claud Feltner J. Bowes Bond Dervish J. Paltney Miss Noby

Eric Pedley Rides Hard For American Victory

London witnesses a fierce opening cup match at Hurlingham as Eric Pedley, in centaur fashion, scores and equals his cup record. Britain’s four horsemen press a pole position bid but the United States clinches the 10 to 2 win amid a late British rally to the seventh period before a 10,000 crowd.

London Kent Britain Hurlingham Club California Eric Pedhey America Nate Wlumph Yankees Eric Pedley Pedley

Red Sox edge Tigers 4 3 in tight Boston win

Wes Ferrell outduels Clarence Phillips as Boston beats Detroit 4 to 3. The Red Sox gain two runs in the second inning on Bill Werber’s RBI triple and Jimmy Foxx’s single, then Filt McNair doubles in a third inning run. Cleveland also wins 10 to 2 over Washington, with George Blacholder dominant and Travis HR for Washington.

Boston Wes Philps Tigers Huston Ramee Detre Hoa Jtogell Fox Gehringer Costin Imantina Cooke Cramer Don Kevor—Cooke Goffin Phillips Werbers Manuelis Lisse Hlte McNair Manteh Detroit Borton W. Ferrell Townston Summers Owens Taig Cleveland Washington Jane Cleveland Indians George Blachalder Washington Senators Blacholder Griffen Geeff Travia Bobby Lewis Lake Whitehill Senators Glee Lewis Meynoltx Stone Trayix Israel oigTa Wress Bolt Sectestose Marberry Miley Nees Quevelann Reynolds Rune Hatted Vosmik Hale Troaky Travia Tylte Voainitk Lowry Hughes Bolton Trosky

Baseball notes from the American League card game

Brief league update with listed matchups Cleveland at Chicago Washington at New York Boston at Detroit features players Brady and Allee in brief notes.

Mungo quits Dodgers amid trade and tempers flare

Van Mungo, star pitcher for Brooklyn, quits the Dodgers after failed trades and friction with teammates and management. Dodgers keep him suspended pending a deal, hoping to fetch around 75000 dollars, while Casey Stengel reportedly aims to rebuild the pitching staff with Mungo as the backbone.

Battle Lines Drawn in Wightman Cup Tennis

London hosts the 14th Wightman Cup as Britain and the United States vie for supremacy in a five year run. Helen Jacobs faces Kay Stammerer with Dorothy Round and Mia Van Tym in doubles against Nancy Lyle and Evelyn Dearman, while Sarah Palfrey Fabyan halves lead for the Americans.

London Stern Braten Britain America Scvenmeries Helen’ Jacobs Kay Stammere Saray ‘Palfrey Fabyan Brooking Mage Dorothy Round Titifat Ruth Mary Hardwick Mise Jacobse Mia Fabyan Miss Stammera Yreda James

Mungo quits Dodgers amid trade snafu and dispute

Star pitcher Van Mungo left the Brooklyn Dodgers today for New York amid dissatisfaction with teammates and failed trade negotiations. Club business manager John Gorman said no action would be taken yet, though fines or suspension were expected. Mungo refused to reconsider after refusing to report to the Forbesfield clubhouse.

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New Ball Club Here Boostars to Play Saltville Saturday

Teadera of the new independent Bluefield baseball club announced the team will be named the Boostars and Saltville will be played at Cainfield on Saturday at 3 30 p m. Gordon Tabor and Ted Johnson head the club with veteran amateur organizers. They expect to play Saturday and Sunday games with top local players and uniforms donated by local business concerns.

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Probable Pitchers for Major Leagues Lineup

In major league action listed for tomorrow American League showcases Cain versus Graveling in Washington. Philadelphia sends Brown to Decca. New York matches Rowe against Hadey. Boston hosts Thomas. National League features Boston at Chicago with Benge, Lie, and others. New York at Pittsburgh. Brooklyn at Cincinnati. St. Louis with Jorgens and Wintord.

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Home Run Standings in Regional Baseball Totals

Huntington leads Dayton 4, Canton 11, Zanesville 4. Portsmouth and Chetleator Akron 7, Johnstown 6. Regional baseball standings summarized with teams and scores in terse report style.

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