Reds Win Eighth in Nine by Beating Robins 2 1 in 11 Innings
Reds edge Brooklyn 2 1 in 11 innings as Roettger starts the rally with a triple and Cuccinello delivers the deciding single. Quinn and Vance pitched. Cuccinello and O Doul drive in runs and Roettger adds a triple while Hendrick and Muncy contribute for Cincinnati.
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Reds
Robins
Cincinnati
Brooklyn Robins
Wally Roettger
Quinn
Roettger
Tony Cuccinello
Urgoklyn
Wrederick
VANGO
Ifssi
Vance
Sth
Roetiwer
Hendrick
Caccinello
Fownson P .Sceceersss
Cimeinnati
U' Oul
Roush
Cuccinello
O'Doul
Ilbert
Lopez
Nuettger
ays—Wright
Finn
Giasenelle
Stripp
Cuccinelo
Brooklyn
Clae'anatl
balle—Vance
Johnson
Hite Vance
Cubs Rally Behind Klein and Hurst in 4 2 Win over Phillies
Chicago gains a 4 2 victory as Chuck Klein and Don Hurst hit solo homers off Bob Smith. Klein’s 15th of the season came in the sixth, Hurst followed in the seventh to seal the lead. Phillies’ offense managed two runs despite a steady Chicago mound effort.
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Chicago
Chuck Klein
Don Hurst
Bob Smith
Cubs
Philadelphia
Klein
Hurst
Agen
Brickell
Cesesseee
Bartell
Sesesseee
Klein If
Willett
H, Elliott, &Th
Mallon
Tengileh Se
Vawana Ae O
Eeare Hornsby
Scceenee
Stephenson If
Scossis
Whitson Ef
Sccesteaces
Hartnett
Secocees
Fuormes SA
Grimm
Sessovccees
Horneby
Jurges
Whitney
Benge
Smith
Eliott
Hite—Bengs
Tin
H. Elliott
Falienstine
Jorda
Magerkurth
Reardon
Giants Rally In Eleventh For 8 6 Win Over Pirates
The New York Giants pushed across three runs in the 11th inning to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8 to 6 in a long game at Pittsburgh. Glenn Spencer set up the decisive rally with bases loaded before Jackson, Verger, and O Farrel drove in runs. Carl Hubbell and Heinie Meine started the mound duel. Berry relieved Hubbell in the ninth. Spence pitched eight innings for New York while Hubbell fanned 13 in eight. Pittsburgh scored one in the 11th but could not catch the Giants.
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Pittsburgh
New York Giants
Pirates
Glenn Spencer
Jackson
Verger
O'Farrell
Berry
Carl Hubbell
Heinie Meine
Hubbell
Rie Poae Critz
Leach
Lindstrom
Hubbel
BETIY
Mfuilig
Ceeds Cseveeses
xRan
Hogan
Piltsburgh— Abrupoa
Waner Cf
Bennett
Rm Waner Ib
Traynor Sb
Comorosky If
Negan Tb
Grantham
Phillips Ec
Spencer Pp
Eases
Rsposkioss Cooeesse Ceca
Seeves
Prebbune
Urbbeglace
Cevsesecece
Phillipe
Regan
Terry
New York
Pittsbareh
Meine
Spence
Berly
Seibold Subdues Cardinals in Braves Victory
The St. Louis Cardinals were shut out by the Boston Braves 3 to 0 in St. Louis as Socks Seibold dominated on the mound. The defeat marked the Cardinals’ second straight loss in the series.
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Seibold
St. Louis
Socks Seibold
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston Braves
Eddie Morgan Climbs to Third in Big Six Batting Race
Eddie Morgan of Cleveland rose to third in the Big Six batting leaders after a 2-for-4 day, raising his average to .383. Al Simmons was ousted from the top trio with a 0-for-4 day. Bill Terry gained 11 points with 4-for-5, while Wally Stoettger increased three points on two hits in four at bats. Harvey Hendrick went 1-for-3 and dropped a point, tying for second place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Morgan
Cleveland
al Simmons
Bill Terry
Wally Stoettger
Harvey Hendrick
New York
Donie Bush
Chicago White Sox
Bush
Lou Barbour
Sox
Barbour
Ted Lyons
Jolley
Carl Reynolds
al Thomas
Earl Frasier
Washington
Philadelphia
League Managers Set Rules Changes In Bluefield Baseball
At a meeting of Greater Bluefield Baseball league managers, rule changes were approved and postposed games scheduled. Protests by Ralph Millar were withdrawn, and several players were reinstated or made eligible for league play. Stubby Currence resigned as president. a successor has not yet been named.
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Greater Bluefield
Ralph Millar
Wesleyans
Millar
Lefty Brawley
Kitchen
Freeborn
Bishop
Gamage
Railroad
League
Melvin and
van Dyke
Bluefield
Tabor
Wesleyan
Greater Bluefield Baseball League
U S Golf Association Probes Balloon Ball Policy
New York June 11 The United States Golf Association adopts a policy of watchful waiting on the balloon ball while keeping it official for 1931. H H Ramsay president declines comment as reports flood in from across the country. Officials expect major tests at the national open in Toledo next month before a judgment can be formed. Some early critics have since shifted to approval.
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New York
United States Golf Association
H. H. Ramsay
Toledo
Rookies Triumph as Hebert Loses Big League Debut
In Philadelphia on June 11 19 year old Walace Hebert rookie southpaw started for the St. Louis Browns and beat Philadelphia 8 to 2. Goose Goslin had four hits including a homer and triple while Irving Burns also homered. In Washington the Senators defeated Cleveland 12 to 5 with Cronin leaving after a shoulder injury and Harder besting the Indians.
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Philadelphia
Wallace Hebert
St. Louis Browns
Athletice
Goose Goslin
Irving Burns
Lavey
Burns
Gemin If . S
Schuve
Melillo
Bettencourt
Ferrell c . Hebert P . Perttan Bigi
Bishop
Palmisano
Gas Cf
Simmons Lf
FOXX
Kress
Schule
Goslin
Heving
Mello
Todt
Schulte
Lev
Owen, Nallin and Ormsby
Bob O'Farrell collects thousandth hit for Giants
Pittsburgh June 11 Bob O'Farrell catcher for the New York Giants accounted for his thousandth hit in today’s game with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Bob O’farrell
Pittsburgh
Bob O'Farrell
New York Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Wilson and Morgan to Meet in British Final
Mise Enid Wilson 21 daughter of a Nottinghamshire physician and Wanda Morgan of Westgate-on-Sea will meet tomorrow at Portmarnock for the British ladies golf title. Wilson defeated Mrs. R Greenlees Scotland two up and Morgan beat Molly Gourlay former English champion one up.
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Portmarnock
Ireland
Mise Enid Wilson
Wanda Morgan
Westgate-on-Sea
Portmarnock Links
Mise Wilson
Campolo Halts Hartwell in Third Round Bout
Victoria Campolo, Argentine heavyweight, stops Big Bill Hartwell in the third round of a ten round match at Clark Field Newark New Jersey. Campolo weighed 232, Hartwell 223. Referee halted after Hartwell appeared unable to defend himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Victoria Campolo
Big Bill Hartwell
Kansas City
Clarkfield
Campolo
Hartwell
Yale polo team confronts handicap in intercollegiate title race
Yale Daily News questions the handicap format in the intercollegiate polo championship while Yale remains the strongest eastern team. The article argues handicaps from five to nine goals still let Yale compete, and success hinges on form. even losses would reaffirm Yale's place among international polo circles. Also noted are league pitchers showing hitting prowess, with players like Ruffing and Grove contributing at the plate during no hit efforts and rallies. a California schedule lists five early games plus a return to Georgia Tech in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli
Yale
New Haven
Albie Booth
Army
Elia
Columbia
Cornell
Blue Cars
Yale Daily News
Tommy Hitchcock
International Polo Company
Uhie
Tigers
Lyone
White Sox
Ruffing
Yankees
Wes Ferrell
Cleveland Indians
Browns
Fred Fitzsimmons
Giants
Lefty Grove
Red Lucas
The
Rede
Jess Haines
Gertavy
Bill Ingram
University of California
Santa Clara
St. Mary’s
Olympic Club
Washington State
Southern California
Georgia Tech
Atlanta
Spanish Play Wins at Chicago Pulls Derby Tone
Spanish Play, fourth in the Kentucky Derby, won the seven furlong feature at a Chicago track by a nose over Pittsburgher in a strong tune up for the American Derby at Washington Park. Halcyon led the way in the Friar Rock handicap at Belmont Park as Great Guy fell short.
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New York
Washington Park
Chicago
T. E. Mueller
Burning Up
Boneld
Glen Riddle Farms
Great Guy
C. V. Whitney
Halcyon
Belmont Park
Great Gun
Knowlton
Meadowbrook
Thomas Hitchcock
Chenango
G. H
Pete) Bostwick
Hitchcock
Bostwick
J. E. Widen
Barnes Reaches Tri-State Tennis Semi Final
Bruce Barnes of Austin Texas defeats Byron Huffman of Fort Mitchell Kentucky 6-1 6-4 to become the first to reach the tri-state tournament semi finals in Cincinnati Ohio J Gilbert Hall advances after beating Karl Kamrath in a 2 set thriller 8-6 6-3 Clifford Sutter of New Orleans seeded No 1 advances past Maurice Bayon 6-0 6-4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Bruce Barnes
Austin
Texas
Byron Huffman
Fort Mitchell
J. Gilbert Hall
South Orange
N. J
Karl Kamrath
Clifford Sutter
New Orleans
University of Tulane
Maurice Bayon
Favorites Beaten as State Tennis Opens with Upsets
Charleston West Virginia June 11 seeded player losses hit the opening round of the Virginia closed tournament. J E Allen Jr. defeated P Trask in three sets. A O Smith ousted by Allen. F Gore fell to Robert Biddle in three sets. B F Arkle advanced by default. Cohn beat Stewart, Schulze winning in Huntington. Miss Carepecken and Miss Newberry unable to compete. Mrs Camp defeated Staire in women’s singles and doubles action featured Cohn and Smith defeating Samos and Sweeney in first doubles round.
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Charleston
W. Va
Virginia
Co. P. Trask
Indiana
J. E. Allen Jr
Elkins
Davis and Elkins College
A. O. Smith
Beckley
Allen
E. Stewart
H. A. Schulze
Huntington
Carepecken
Morgantown
Tennis Club
Lucy Newberry
Scott Camp
Helen Staire
Cohn and Smith
Roy Samos Sr
Roy Sweeney
Karne
Chip of Old Block Loses Close Ring Verdict
Billy Papke Jr son of the former world middleweight champ made his pro debut in Chicago losing a close 10 round decision to Edgar Norman Oslo Norway light heavyweight Papke 172 pounds from Los Angeles fought bravely but Norman outscored him after a fast first round Papke’s 15th fight with ten knockouts Tug Lips to slug Relampago Saguero in another 10 rounder for the Pittsburgh welterweight win the verdict
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Billy Papke Jr
Edgar Norman
Oslo
Norway
Papke
Los Angeles
Kenange Thundrebolt
Norman
Tug Phillips
Pittsburgh
Relampago Saguero
Jamestown Works Out Fine In Training Mile
New York June 11 Jamestown ridden by Pony McAfee worked out a mile and a quarter over a muddy Belmont strip in 2 08 3 5 as final Belmont stakes prep for George D Widener’s racer with Twenty Grand at stake.
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New York
George D. Widener
Jamestown
Belmont Park
McAfee
T. James
Brawley Signs 10 Hurl For Locals
Emmett Cain announces Guy Brawley, a leading local southpaw, has signed a contract to pitch for Bluefield in the Tri-County league all season. The schedule for Sunday features Princeton Roosters at Bluefield Glenwood park with Berwind, Welch, Kimball, Boissevain, Mullens, Gary and Pocahontas also in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Cain
Bluefield
Guy Brawley
Brawley
Glenwood Park
W. C. Scruggs
Tri-County League
Princeton Roosters
Bluefieldere
Berwind
Welch
Kimball
Boissevain
Mullene
Gary
Pocahontas
McComas
Empire of Battle
Mullens
Princeton
National League Results and Today’s Games
Yesterday New York defeated Pittsburgh 8 to 6 in ten innings. Chicago beat Philadelphia 4 to 2. Cincinnati 2 Brooklyn 1 after eleven. Boston 3 St. Louis 0. Today New York plays Pittsburgh Philadelphia hosts Chicago Brooklyn visits Cincinnati Boston vs St. Louis.
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New York
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Boston
St. Louis
Ditionoreasth
St Louis Beats Philadelphia 8 to 2 in AL Action
Results show St Louis defeated Philadelphia 8 to 2. Other games included Washington 12 over Cleveland 6, with Cleveland at Washington, Detroit at Boston, and St Louis at Philadelphia. Chicago played New York.
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St. Louis
Philadelphia
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Boston
Chicago
New York
Middle Atlantic League Scoreboard Notes
Charleston defeats Altoona 5 to 1 and Huntington beats Scottdale 6 to 8. Cumberland loses to Fairmont 4 to 5 while Wheeling edges Hagerstown 7 to 6. Clarksburg posts a 6 to 2 win over Charleroi. Beckley beats Johnstown 4 to 1.
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Charleston
Altoona
Huntington
Scottdale
Cumberland
Fairmont
Wheeling
Hagerstown
Clarksburg
Charleroi
Beckley
Johnstown
Scores from Recent Hockey and Baseball Matchups
Memphis 5 Birmingham 7. New Orleans 2 Chattanooga 3. Mobile 3 Nashville 5. Little Rock 7. Montreal 6 Reading 4. Montreal 1 Reading 2. Buffalo 6 Baltimore 5. Rochester 5 Jersey City 4. Toronto 6 Newark 2.
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Memphis
Birmingham
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Mobile
Nashville
Little Rock
Atlanta
Montreal
Reading
Buffalo
Baltimore
Rochester
Jersey City
Toronto
Newark
Pitching Features Tilt Between Church Teams
The Bramwell Weslayans defeated Bramwell Presbyterians 14 to 4 in a yard game. Haynes pitched six innings allowing two hits, Gordon Tabor finished three innings with nine men faced and eight strikeouts. Blanton starred with hitting and base running for the Wesleyans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bramwell Weslayans
Bramwell Presbyterians
Bramwell
Haynes
Gordon Tabor
Bluefield Baseball Club
Wesleyans
Tabor
Blanton
Kell to Lead Bluefield Juniors Against Welch Legion Team
Dr. S. J. Kell will take the Bluefield Juniors to Welch this afternoon for a contest with Welch American Legion Junior squad. Kickoff is at 3 o'clock, pitting Kell's boys against strong regional opposition led by noted Welch hurler Harry Radochio. Kell asks local Legion players to report to his office by 1 o'clock with their uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Kell
Welch
Bluefield
Welch American Legion
Dr. Kell
Harry Radochio
Florida golfer Thaches champion in southern tournament
Florida star Mrs. Harry Dodge of Jacksonville upset defending champion Mrs. David Gaut of Memphis 6 and 4 in Virginia Beach. After 14 holes she stood two over par with a birdie four on the final green. Dodge will face Mrs. J Marion Haynes of Washington tomorrow after Haynes defeated Miss Barbara Hensley of New Orleans eight and six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Beach
Harry Dodge
Jacksonville
Florida
David Gaut
Memphis
Dodge
J. Marion Haynes
Washington
Barbara Hensley
New Orleans
Boxing bout postponed due to heavy rains
Boston June 11 promoter Eddie Mack postponed until next Monday the outdoor boxing show led by Babe Hunt of Ponca City Oklahoma and Paul Swiderski of Syracuse New York. The bout was to occur last Monday but rain forced the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Eddie Mack
Babe Hunt
Ponca City
Okla
Paul Swiderski
Syracuse
Peres Wins French Flyweight Title in 15 Round Bout
Parise June 1 report: betting favorite Peres defeats Engelman on pointe to capture the French flyweight championship in a 15 round bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parise
Peres
Engelman On
Shakeup in Pennsylvania Crew Before Regatta
Poughkeepsie New York June 11 A wholesale shakeup in the Pennsylvania varsity occurred five days before the I R A regatta on the Hudson. Coach Callow removed the entire starboard side and No 2 man from the boat after a long row showed the craft lacked stamina for the four mile grind.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Pennsylvania
Hudson
Callow
Canzoneri to Meet Payne in Junior Welterweight Title Bout
Tony Canzoneri of New York, lightweight and junior welterweight world champion, signs to box Cecil Payne of Louisville in a ten round junior welterweight title bout on July 13 in Los Angeles. This will be their second meeting after Payne won a ten round decision in Detroit in 1929. Canzoneri recently captured the light weight title by knocking out Al Singer in New York last November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Tony Canzoneri
New York
Cecil Payne
Louisville
Payne
Canzoneri
New Orleans
Kentucky
Detroit
al Singer
Bluefield Boys Team Defeats South Bluefield in Lopsided Victory
The Bluefield junior baseball squad beat South Bluefield 20 to 7 at the airport field. Bluefield jumped ahead early and maintained the lead throughout the game, highlighting a fast offense and solid defense by the Blue Hoye youth team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys IN Blue Wallop South Bluefield Nine
Bluefield Blue Boye
South Bluefiel Juniora
Blue Hoye
Bobby Jones Sets New Course Record at East Lake
Bobby Jones, back from Hollywood, California, carded 66 in a foursome with his father at East Lake Country Club in Atlanta. He broke the course record by one stroke, posting 36 30 66. He counted an eagle, four birdies, and four pars on the back nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Bobby Jones
Hollywood
Cal
East Lake Country Club
Bobby
Hicks Defeats Hurd for East Golf Title in Playoff
Miss Helen Hicks won the women's eastern golf title at Engineers Country Club, Roslyn, defeating Mrs. Dorothy Campbell Hurd of Philadelphia by five strokes. Hicks posted 82 to Hurds 87 in a sensational playoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roslyn
N. Y
Helen Hicks
Dorothy Campbell Hurd
Philadelphia
Engineers Country Club
Beginners Shoot at Local Traps This Saturday
The local gun club will open its traps at 2 o clock this Saturday after a misunderstanding led to a recent closure. Beginners are invited to try clay targets with a high beginner trophy awarded after 50 targets, and provisions for those without guns are planned. Experienced shooters will assist newcomers while many veterans compete at Keyser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyser
Roy Callaway
Ganes
French Walk Off With Glory In Mastbaum Cup Tourney
Deauville France June 11 France with professionals from two countries won the Mastbaum cup 38 hole international tournament and $2000 in cash prizes Andre Boyer Nice professional won with a two round total of 140 73 67 the course record set by Tomas Genta Argentina Percy Allise Berlin English born was second at 141 Pierre Hirigoyen France third at 143 Joe Kirkwood shot 72 75 but failed to catch Boyer in Europe tour after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deauville
France
John Nickson
Philadelphia
Andre Boyer
Nice
Tomas Genta
Percy Allise
Berlin
Pierre Hirigoyen
Joe Kirkwood
Boyer
Kirkwood
Boy Skips School for Movie Ticket Says He Has Measles
A boy tries to buy a movie ticket when the seller questions his absence from school. He replies that it is all right because he has the measles, a remark reflecting a bygone era attitude toward illness and school attendance.
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