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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1944

Page

10

Golf's mass mass murder of par at Windy City meet

Chicago reports that top pros and amateurs, including Craig Wood, Sam Byrd, Jon Nelson, Jag Moe Spaden, Henry Picard, Johnny Revolta, Harry Cooper and others, will compete in the 72 hole Edgewater course event. The field aims to threaten the 264 Open record, with about 50 players invited for the wartime national championship spanning June 17 to July 2. The tournament, sponsored by the Chicago District Golf Association, benefits hospitalized World War II servicemen and features a flat par layout noted for close spectator viewing and tree lined greens.

Chicago Edgewater Alert Chicago District Golf Association Tam 'Shanter Circus Chick Evans Boy Wonder Jerry Cooke Senate Ridgemoor Country Club America Ben Hogan Byrd Beverly Hills

Bluefield Recreation sees 1228 in permanent playground use

After a week of operation the Bluefield Recreation Department reports 1228 children regularly using the grounds, led by Wade with 243, Easley 193 and Northside Negro 148. Plans include salvage drives with Colonial Theater tickets offered to participants and an adult softball slate at Bowen field.

Bluefield Tony Lotito Lotito Wade Easley Northside Recreation Department Baker Jim Borden Colonial Theater Jim Beil Lions Club Clarksburg Woodell H. G. Kump Teetsehan Pruntytown

Town Hall wins Monongalia handicap at Charles Town

G C Smith's Town Hall captured the Monongalia handicap at Charles Town racing track in a sprint finish. Town Hall beat Mar D’Esprit by a half length with Pearson and Shank's Silver Beam edging Baymelia for third as seven ran. Town Hall earned a $6 matuel and secured his fourth win at this meet.

Charles Town W. Va G. C. Smith Town Hall Two Hall Mar D'Esprit Pearson and Shank Silver Beam E. P. Miner Baymelia Marrit Blic Matuel

John W. Marshall Chosen Coach in Wheeling

The Wheeling News Register reports John W. Marshall. former Hamilton high school coach, selected to lead Central Catholic high school Wheeling. He succeeds Joseph Foti who takes a Bellaire coaching post after three years. Marshall is a graduate of Central Catholic and played football and basketball at the University of Dayton.

Wheeling W. Va Wheeling News Register John W. Marshall Hamilton, O Central Catholic High of Joseph Foti Foti Bellaire Central Marshall Gradua Philadelphia Catholic University of Dayton

Triple Dead Heat In Carter Handicap At Aqueduct

New York June 10 a rare triple dead heat for first in the Carter handicap at Aqueduct ends in a three way tie among Bossuet and two others as the photo finish fails to separate them.

New York Wobers Field Fritz Ostermueller Carter Aqueduct R Bossuet

Lunatic Worker Refuses Sunday Labor In Insane Asylum

A Marton insane asylum superintendent Dr Wright used a 25 cent daily plan to keep a disruptive patient clothed. The inmate quit working after tearing clothes, replying he would not work on Sunday, prompting the administrator to question the arrangement.

Dr. Wright Marton Insane Asylum

Humorous World War II Era Observations and Wordplay

A collage of remarks on language, bread, tires, birthday cake, and daily life mixed with wartime notes. Jokes touch on English speaking, OPA tires, a birthday bum, and gear shifts from a Brooklyn tone to Allied bulldozers in France.

Ross And Bob Hume Race To Straight Dead-Heat Victory

Michigan twins Ross and Bob Hume finished in a dead-heat in the mile at the 23rd NCAA track meet, clocking 4 minutes 16.6 seconds to edge Frank Martin of Notre Dame. Purdue’s Jack Exler trailed Martin closely. Elmore Harris of Morgan State won the 440 yards in 47.9 seconds, with Herb McKenley and Bob Kelley placing second and third.

Alwaukee Ross Bob Hume Michigan Frank Martin Notre Dame Jack Exler Purdue Martin Elmore Harris Morgan State College Baltimore Herb McKenley Boston College Bob Kelley Joe Shropshire Fresno Calif State Henry Altopeter Northwestern Marco Gonzales Ilinois Claude Buddy) Young Illinois Ed Conwell New York University W. J. Manilaw Young Bill Madden Dave Nichols Bie Harold Fisher Miami University Bob Ruther Illini Millini Bob Phelps John Schmidt Ohio State Bill Blackwell Oberlin Phil Anderson

Buck Shaw Leaves Santa Clara After War Draws Him Away

In a year marked by war, Buck Shaw departs Santa Clara as Notre Dame had once courted him. The article notes Shaw’s love for California life and his ongoing Army training ties, while predicting a brisk coaching market postwar as universities seek leaders with his Notre Dame ties and Pacific Coast fame.

Lawrence Peery New York CNF Will Connolly San Francisco Lawrence Buck Shaw Santa Clara Notre Dame Elmer Layden Irish South Bend J. J. Cavanaugh Fie California Frank Leahy Broncos Army Buck Shaw Jimmy Crowley Fordham National Service Rose Hill Boston Conte Eddie Anderson Iowa Tad Wieman Princeton Tuss McLaughry Dartmouth Menijo Bev Washington Pacific Slope Sugar Bowl St. Mary's

Paul Dean Returns to Browns Active List

St Louis June 10 Paul Dean brother of Dizzy Dean has been reinstated on the active list of the St Louis Browns in another comeback bid The Browns said they had asked waivers on the right hander and if obtained he would be sent to Little Rock of the Southern Association to test his arm

St. Louis Paul Dean Dizzy Dean St. Louis Browns N’ Paul Browns Little Rock Southern Association

Brute Trafton Returns to Coach Green Bay Packers

Green Bay coach E L Lambeau signs George Brute Trafton as line coach to replace resigning Richard Red Smith. Trafton known for a tough rep with the Packers in his playing days, returns to guide the line for the professional squad in Green Bay Wisconsin.

Brute Trafton Green Bay Wis George ‘Brute’ Trafton Green Bay Packers E. L Curly) Lambeau Chicago Bear Packer Richard Red) Smith

What's Wrong With Cubs Big Question Amid Flurry of Moves

The Cubs struggle with a 10 game slide under Jimmy Wilson as Philip Wrigley rehired Chhkney Grimm and GM Gallagher blocks trades. Ed Stanky sits on the bench while Don Johnson shines at second. Dodgers add Basinski at second and Braves pursue Al Jav ery. Pafko shines in left field and Grimm mixes youth in center as experts debate the team’s war era strategy and weak pennant chances.

New York Cubs Chicago Jimmy Wilson Philip K. Wrigley O Wner Wrigley Chhkney Grimm Bruins Aed French Lick Derringer Passeau Erickson Hanyzewski Wyse Carvarretta Stanky Merullo Nicholson Novikoff Dellessandro Goodman Jimmy Gallagher Ed Stanky Don Johnson Gallagher Brooklyn Rube Melton Ebbets Field Gastonia Eddie Basinski University of Buffalo Dodgers Wrigley Borscht Los Angeles Braves Hy Vandenberg al Javery

Ann Curtis Sets Up Three New American Records

Ann Curtis of San Francisco established three American swimming records at the Athens club in Oakland in a paced race against Betty Jo Goode and Elinor Olson. She lowered the 400 meter mark to 5 minutes 16.5 seconds, beating her previous 5:21.7, set a 500 yard best of 5:58.6, and surpassed her old times as the world record stood at 5:07.9.

Oakland Calif Ann Curtis San Francisco Athens Club R. Hoeger Denmark Miss Curtis Pacific Amateur Association Betty Jo Goode Elinor Olson

Brook Tigers Trade Back Merlyn Condit

The Brooklyn Tigers announced a trade sending back Merlyn Condit Howard Calman and tackle Joe Angerer to the Washington Reds for back Ray Hare Courtney Driscoll and center George Smith. Condit joined the Tigers in 1941 after Charleston West Virginia prep and Carnegie Tech. Driscoll played for the Richmond Colts in the Piedmont league and starred at Marshall College Huntington West Virginia.

Brooklyn N. Y Brooklyn Tigers National Football League Merlyn Condit Howard Calman Joe Angerer Washington Reds Ray Hare Courtney Driscoll George Smith Condit Charleston W. Va Carnegie Tech Tigers Richmond Colts Marshall College Huntington

Cafego not joining Tennessee football staff

University of Tennessee coach John Barnhill says George Cafego will not be employed as an assistant. Cafego plans to play professional football next fall and may join conditioning sessions. no coaching role is planned beyond that. Cafego is expected to play for the Boston Yankees this coming season.

Knoxville Tenn University of Tennessee John Barnhill George Cafego Star University Ray Graves George Barnhill Cafego Boston Yankees

Baseball leaders mixed in American and National Leagues

Summary unavailable due to incomplete readable text. The fragment mentions AL leaders Spence Senators Stephens Browns Hayes Athletics and NL leaders Schultz Dodgers Weintraub Giants Sanders Cardinals with garbled trailing characters.

Spence Senators Stephens Browns Hayes Athletics Schultz Dodgers Weintraub Giants Enee Sanders Cardinals Sheree Tertoreneene OY Associated Press GABRH Pet Waer Tucker White Sox Um Musial Cardinals Hackett Indians Ferrer Senators Bordagaray Cullenbine Indians Thenee Spence Senators Hayes Athletics Secrey Indians National & Ort Giants Enne Sever Kurowski Nicholson Nieman Braves Orf

Todays Schedule Two Games For Each Team

Today's schedule features two games for each listed team. New York at Boston Dubiel and Boresy vs Hausmann and Hughson. Washington at Philadelphia Haefner and Wolff vs Harris and Flores. Detroit at Chicago Turs t and Gorsiea vs Dietrich and Lee. Cleveland at St. Louis Lovie Harcgr and Gromek vs Muncrief and Gatehouse.

New York Boston Dubiel Boresy Hausmann Hughson Washington Philadelphia Haefner Wolff Harris Flores Detroit Chicago Tersut Gorsiea Ve. Dietrich Lee Cleveland St. Lovie Harcgr Gromek Ve. Muncrief Gatehouse Ochang Pyle Fischer Brooklyn Barrett Hutchinson Webber Flowers Davis Pittsburgh Chipman Erickson Butcher Strincevieh St. Louis Cincinnatic Munger Jurisich Gumbert Carter Shoun

Results Yesterday Show Mixed Baseball Scores Across Cities

Yesterday's games featured Pittsburgh beating Chicago 9 to 4 and St. Louis routing Cincinnati 18 to 0. Other matchups included Philadelphia at New York ochang and several doubleheader-style selections among Boston Brooklyn St. Louis Chicago and more with listed pitchers and records.

Pittsburgh Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati Ieast Bt. Louis Ian New York

Baltimore Drives In Nine Against Buffalo

International League game results show Baltimore scoring nine runs to Buffalo's two. Toronto game at Newark postponed by rain. Syracuse at Rochester and Montreal at Jersey City postponed for rain.

Baltimore Buffalo Toronto Newark Syracuse Rochester Montreal Jersey City

Indianapolis 4 Moonocite 3

Columbus 1 Toledo 4 Milwaukee 3. Penne City 4, score echoes across local standings with unclear opponents.

Indianapolis Moonocite Penne City Columbus Toledo Milwaukee

Cardinals trounce Reds 18 to 0 in record one sided NL win

St Louis Cardinals shellacked Cincinnati 18 to 0 for the NL's most lopsided shutout since 1906. Mort Cooper held the Reds, while Joe Nuxhall appeared as the youngest pitcher in majors, and Pea body of hitters fueled a multi inning scoring spree.

Preacher Roe Chicago Cubs Cincinnati The Stars Cardinals Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Browns New York Giants Reds Bill McKechnie Joe Nuxhall Hamilton Nuxhall Bill Lohrman Heusser Lohrman Buck Punsett Eddie Miller Mort Cooper Danny Vom Falcage New York St. Louis Abah Es Severe Pergamo Garmes Crssanes Sanders Coerce Rew W. Cooper Marshall Walker Criscole McCormick Mueller Just Scugeia Ee Maanet Ktesaskies Miller Odes Hmeusser Fausett Peer Ee Nuxhall Eisendharat Ivess Peene ST. Louis Hepp Garms Musial Ers W. Cooper Litwhiler Ban Fallen M. Cooper Hopp Fallon Garma Marion Sandera Nat Cooper Lohrman Nuxheallisenhardt M. Ci Pesses Heern Eusser Hardt Y. Wild Prett ing _ pil Goets J Reardon

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St. Louis Cardinals Mags Pon Par Victory National M’spaden Nelson Revolta Cooper and Picard Windy City Charles Chamberlain Louto Reform School Whitney Martin Eddie Stanky Leo Ocher Leo Pee-Wee Reese Pee-wee Dodger Durocher Secon Dorocher Branch Rickey Milt Bowen Field Aqueduct Run Story of Ohio Buff OPA Jack Dempsey Hannah Fing Wolverine BROWN Cholly Grimm Chi By Harry Grayson NEA Sports Editor Melton Nix Pafko Bob Quinn Grimm Andy Iko Ed Sauer Billy Southworth Sauer Brook Tigers Tennessee St Louis Seer International League American Association Billy Lowrman BUCS Elwin Preacher) Roe Pittsburgh Pirates Cub Bob Elliott Prank Zak Hughes Cavarretta I'allessandre Johnson Fleming Alderson Giustine Barrett Russell Fillott Seeeers Dpahlgren DiMaggio Eweeee Lopez E Sheen Faliott Pafko Dahlsren
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