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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1939
Page
29
Jim Henry known as the Goon, a top wrestler, returns to Bluefield after over a year away to face Her Preemah in a featured bout. The event follows his past rivals, including Tommy, who was crippled last fall and struggled to move after a prior comeback.
The City Junior Softball League opens Monday with early games at 8 p m featuring teams from Bluefield and nearby clubs, signaling the start of a season expected to draw local youth players and families.
Sam Langford may defend the middleweight title on an outdoor Fourth of July bill alongside White who aims for the title. The card lists bouts including Bailey versus Bowling in the main event, and Belcher, Mare, Litz, Powell, Gardner, Saunders, and others at Bluefield and Narrows venues with regional fighters and prospects.
Detroit 9 Washington 6. Greenberg led with multiple hits and drives while Greenberg, Higgins and Greenlee contributed with stolen bases and RBIs. Pitcher DeShong allowed several runs, and De By Migonscat faced power batters as the game progressed. Attendance and exact times were not fully reported.
Akron defeats Portemouth 4 to 1 in a Middle Atlantic contest with Soriethden scoring once and Canton contributing another goal.
In a National League game Hartnett replaced Whitehill with Charlie Root to pitch. Whitehill lasted 8 2/3 innings before being removed. Root allowed a run in relief. Hessett Warstier and Hassett lead Boston batters with multiple hits as Whiten ancestral off Shofiner. Attendance was 4,516 with 2,301 ladies and 1965 boys. Time 2:08.
In New York on June 10, Prince Hal Schumacher quieted the Pirates after a rough first inning, allowing just four safeties over the next innings and helping the Fence secure victory. The performance contrasted the early two-run burst by the Pirates.
The Phillies defeated the St. Louis Cardinals twice, 6-5 and 5-3, with home runs and strong pitching contributing to the wins. Jack delivered key hits as Philadelphia swung momentum in a high tempo doubleheader.
Data shows Pittsburg and Cincinnati games with multiple pitchers and lineups. Matchups include Brooklyn vs Walter y and Grissom, Philadelphia vs Bat anor and Johnson, Pittsburgh vs New York Bow man and Cwift, Lee vs Boston with Dean and Pasceau against Powe, MacFayden and Marley.
Baseball card style brief lists today’s key games with rotation leaders and expected starters. New York at St Louis Ruffing and ew Miller pace the slate, Cleveland and Washington host tight AL and NL battles, plus regional games Northfork Berwind Gary Rock McComas Princeton appear on the card.
Baseball report notes Red Sox players delivering runs batted in and home runs. Mentions players like Wright and Greenberg, highlighting key offensive outputs and league action.
Snead shot 74 after a 68 opening, two behind Ward who led after 54 holes at 211. Ward, an amateur contender, benefited from a 13th hole error by Snead, while Johnny Bulla surged to 287 after 54 holes but cooled to 76 in round today. Guldahl failing to close, sealed by 72s in final rounds.
In a tied 28 with Dick Metz, McSpaden and Snead sit at 291 at the halfway point. Heafner carded 292 after breaking the 18 hole tour record and leads with the afternoon surge. The $1000 first prize goes to the playoff winner tomorrow, $800 to runner up, $700 to third. ties default to split. If a first place tie persists, another playoff is planned for Monday.
A fragment recalls John Lardner and three friends hiding in a shellhole leftward. The line, though lively, fails to lift Lay Peeve's mood as Mr. Galento recalls a past facial injury and asks a pointed question about what followed from Sagem.
Arnold of the Carleston described as death by own action attempt. An explosion shattered Withrow's room yesterday. Assistant Fire Chief A C Skeen said one company uses photo electric cells to inspect 20 000 000 beans a cap. The electric eye automatically throws out discolored ones.
The Princeton enew reports a new story hour program at the accreted build to run every Thursday morning. It will welcome children aged 5 to 10 from 9 to 10 a.m. and those over ten from 10 to 11 a.m. The first session is scheduled for next Thursday morning.
A series of weekly story hours for children will be conducted over ten weeks. Various members of the junior D A R will lead activities aimed at engaging youngsters with literature and history.
The Vera Johnston circle met with Mrs. 8. C. Courtney at her Thornton avenue home with twelve members present. Devotionals were led by Mrs. Thomas who recited a poem titled What Sin Be a Christian's Attitude a Sinner. Mrs. 8. C. Conner gave the prayer and the bible lesson and study.
Thorn school announces a Monday evening eight o'clock viewing of Alaska Silver Millions for seventh to ninth graders in the school auditorium. Principal P I Lilly confirms all three grades are expected to attend. A social hour followed by a prayerful close marked a local club meeting despite a ill guest and rain plagued dance crowds at Lake Shawnee enjoying Leo Steiner orchestra.
Circle 7 of the First Methodist church met at Lake Shawnee with fourteen members attending. After a picnic and prayers by Mrs. Dayton Neal and Mrs. Garrett, they discussed World Outlook leaflets, then closed with prayer. The July gathering will be hosted by Mrs. J. L. Caldwell with joint hostesses Mrs. Manderville and Mrs. Osborne at her Avenue home.
The record notes that average monthly assistance for college students in 1938 was $12 under the Youth Administration with graduate students receiving about $18. This reflects early federal support levels for higher education during the period.
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