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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1946
Page
7
The column laments changing sports writing and rising labor tensions from Detroit to Bluefield. It notes union threats, player limits, Ladies Night ad practices, and criticism of Appalachian league players while questioning management and conversion trends in local baseball.
The City Board ordered Ed Smith Jr to honor the lease that makes Bowen field available for municipal recreation. The American Legion Junior baseball program, with 100 plus players, has had limited field time while Blue Gray activities continue. The city will coordinate with Riley West post official John Coleman to resolve access and support junior league play.
Steve ONeill of the Detroit Tigers and Charlie Grimm of the Chicago Cubs were named to manage the American and National league teams for the July 9 all star game at Fenway Park. Commissioner Chandler announced after a meeting with league executives. Receipts will fund the baseball welfare fund for old time players.
Baltimore posted a 9 to 4 win over Newark in an International League game. Key players contributed for Baltimore as the offense produced early against Newark Roches.
Pittsburgh June 11 The National Labor Relations Board advised its regional office to dismiss actions filed by the American Baseball Guild against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Robert Murphy had sought certification as a collective bargaining agent and accused management of pressuring players to deal with management through a players union and trying to sway players from Guild membership.
Ben Hogan leads the year's money list with 22 394 dollars from tournament play as of June 11 at Canterbury Golf Club in Cleveland. The LPGA tour ranking also includes Byron Nelson Sam Snead Jimmy Demaret Herman Barron Herman Keiser Lloyd Mangrum Victor Ghezzi Bob Hamilton and Harold McSpaden with figures listed.
Bristol defeated Bluefield 7 to 1 and Johnson City beat Welch 8 to 2 while New River routed Kingsport 18 to 5 and Elizabethton edged Pulaski 4 to 3. Today Welch visits Johnson City and Pulaski hosts Kingsport while Bluefield plays Bristol.
Readable fragments show Southern Association games including Chattanooga 5 Mobile 4 New Orleans 18 Nashville 3 Little Rock 6 Atlanta 3 Birmingham 21 Memphis 10 Newport and Seckneed Triene appearing in Piedmont League notes with unclear context and partial team names.
Raymond Johnson of the Amateur Softball association of the Americas says drastic rule changes are now most satisfactory. The Nashville Tennessean report notes support from ASA officials and international delegates, with only the 55-foot base lines drawing counterpoints about fielding and buntouts as adjustments proceed ahead of the Sept. 13 20 Cleveland international tournament.
The body of Jack Johnson the first Black world heavyweight champion is shipped by train from Raleigh to Chicago for funeral services later this week. Johnson died from injuries in a car crash near Franklinton, North Carolina. Sirens rise as crowds view the remains while officials report no inquiry into the accident.
Big Lou Donovan delivered a three run triple in the seventh as Bristol rallied to defeat the Bluefield Blue Grays 6-1 in Bristol Virginia. The Bristol offense added two insurance runs in the ninth on a walk, a Pepio single and an error.
The second week of WVU summer football drills starts at Potomac State College with Coach Bill Kern awaiting another group of players. The first group has been scrimmaging daily and Kern may begin contact work with the new arrivals. Camp lasts until June 22 with a planned final day scrimmage.
The record lists multiple matchups with pitchers and teams: Brooklyn at St Louis featuring Brancea or Melton versus Pollet. New York at Cincinnati Koslo versus Walters. Philadelphia at Chicago Raffensberger and Chanz against Adama and Passeau. Boston at ? against Bahr and Strincevich.
St. Louis defeated Washington 6 to 2 while Detroit beat New York 8 to 3 and Chicago beat Boston 10 to 6. Cleveland won over Cleveland Boston 6 to 6 in a pitching matchup Peller 9 4 faced Bagby 2 1 as Troit met New York night Truot 5 4 and Marshall 2 2. St Louis faced Washington, Rean 0 1 Newsom 4 6, Cleon 2 4.
St Louis shut down Brooklyn 9 to 3 as Enos Slaughter drove in three and Ed Stevens homered for the Dodgers slipping to a fifth straight loss. Ken Burkhardt held Brooklyn in check after a shaky start as the Cardinals moved within one game of the league leaders.
Pittsburgh infielder Frankie Gustine earns a probable spot in the National League all star game in Boston. He has a 14 game hitting streak, a .342 average, 23 hits, 3 triples, 4 doubles, 12 RBIs and 12 runs, driving the Pirates toward a first division push. Manager Frankie Frisch praises his all around play and versatility.
In a Blue Ridge League game between Asheville and Shelby the visitors pulled ahead with 11 runs to seven. The contest showcased strong batting from Shelby and competitive pitching from Asheville hitters.
Louis undergoes six round sparring in Pom Lakes New Jersey with doctors declaring him in terrific condition and ready for Billy Conn bout. Despite a rough workout from sparmates Al Housman and teammates, Louis landed few solid punches and showed lingering difficulty setting up his punches.
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis said he will not fight major bout again this year after the Conn match at the stadium next week. He warned there may be no other capable challenger on the horizon and noted the $3,000,000 gate would push him into a high tax bracket with little return from a fall defense. Billy Conn, meanwhile, relaxed at Greenwood Lake after days of inactivity and minor toe blister, ready to challenge Louis when wanted.
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