Bluefield Daily Telegraph Archives, Jun 12, 1948, p. 16

Cobb reflects on baseball craft and legends in wide interview

Ray Cobb discusses hitting approach pitching wear and gear changes compares eras and pitchers like Eddie Cicotte and Ed Walsh recalling battles with giants, laments modern swing happy batters and notes his own career milestones and wealth.

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Snead Sets Open 36-Hole Record In 1960 Open

Slammin Sammy Snead leads midway at Los Angeles with a 138 after two rounds, breaking the Open 36 hole record of 139. Ben Hogan and Lew Worsham struggle in round two as Bobby Locke and Jim Turnesa chase, with Demaret and Harbert among leading contenders and many rivals fading from contention.

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Los Angeles Sammy Snead Ben Hogan Lew Worsham Snead West Virginia Hogan Worsham Bobby Locke South Africa Jim Turnesa George Schneiter Ogden Utah Jimmy Demaret Charles Chick) Evans, Jr Chicago Philadelphia Dick Metz Chick Harbert St. Louis Invader Locke Toney Penna Cincinnati Chick Harbert Eee Skee Riegel Lawson Little Gene Carazon Demaret Sam Snead Houston Tex Johnny Dawson Hollywood Smiley Quick Culver City Calif Tony Manero Stamford Conn Claude Harmon Mamaroneck N. Y Guinea Kop Joe Thacker Marty Furgol Ralph Evans Harold Williams John Langford Johnny Morris James 8. McMunn William M. Welch, Jr William Goggin John B. Safera Gene Webb Howard Schmidt Clayton Heafner Art Bell Frank J. Metzger John W. Dawson B. Patrick Abbott Rosson B. Hardwick George Studinger Mike P. Hixon G. T. Melton Howard Creel M. P Chick) Harber Horton Smith la Snead Pete Cooper Harry Bassler Harry Welch Willie Hunter Edward 8. Oliver Ted Darius Robert Garcia Nick Petropolo William Williamson George Stahler Frank Pepp, Jr Cary Middlecoff Robert Siegel Joe Mozel Robert R. Rosburg Toyo Shirai Andrew A. Mills Beard Mims Dee A. Replogle Bobby) Locke Gene Sarazen Jimmy Hines Jack L. Koennecker Harold D. Paddock Vernon O. Allen Hobart L. Manley, Jr Raymond Gafford George Fazio Herman Keiser Glenn Teal Stan Stroh Bill Trombley Denny Champgne Charles W. Mulcahy, Jr Fay Colmean Joe Ezar Marshall Holt Fred Harkins Arthur R. Hoff Fred Annon Ray Schwartz Oliver C. Lee Carl M. Dezern Paul A. Millett Jimmy Thompson Barrett W. Melvin M. R. Lazane Herschel Spears Jack R. Jones Dave Douglas John Bass

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Braves Rally Past Cardinals for National Lead

Boston Braves swept the St. Louis Cardinals 7 to 3 in a three game set to seize undisputed first in the National League. It was Boston’s sixth straight win as Redbird pitchers failed to go the distance for the fifth straight game.

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Whitney Dominates Johnson City In Bluefield Victory

Bluefield defeats Johnson City 5 to 1 as Harry Whitney fires a three hit masterful game. He allows only six baserunners and receives strong support with a decisive seventh inning rally highlighted by Caliente and Karpinski. Garrett Garbe relief and timely fielding preserve the lead.

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National League results and upcoming games

Last night Boston defeated St Louis 7 to 3 and Cincinnati routed Philadelphia 12 to 1. Chicago tied New York 3 to 3 while Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 3 to 2 in 13 innings. Today New York at St Louis Peat versus Hearn. Brooklyn at Chicago Hatten versus Rush. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Leonard versus Chesnes. Boston at Cincinnati Bickford and Spahn versus Meer and Fox.

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Indians Edge Yankees Behind Feller in 9th Rally

Bob Feller seizes rescue role as Cleveland tops New York 108 in a late rally. Trabucco and Wilkins drive runs while Napier shines on mound. Norton suffers, Grubb and Kume hold steady. Crowd notes WP Napier. Time 2 40.

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Ted Williams Leads Red Sox Over White Sox 12 to 4

Slugger Ted Williams paced Boston to a 12 to 4 victory over Chicago in New York. The game featured strong offensive output from the Red Sox with Williams driving in runs and the pitching staff holding the Chisox.

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Betsy Cubs Defeat Welch 9 to 5 In Appalachian League Game

Elizabethton in Tennessee beats Welch 9 to 5 after scoring three unearned runs in the first inning. The Cubs add four more in the fifth with timely hitting and small-ball plays including a walk, sacrifice, and a triple for insurance. Welch rallies in the ninth before Grubb finishes.

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Pulaski Counts Dominate Kingsport In League Tilt

Pulaski wins 15 to 5 over Kingsport Cherokees in Appalachian league action. John Rogan allows 11 hits but earns his third win with no defeats. Norm Postolese stars at the plate with a homer and two singles in three trips. Pulaski’s bats blast 14 hits against two Kingport pitchers.

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College basketball matchups list on schedule

Cleveland at New York features Bearden against Reynolds and Shea in a 6 1 record. Detroit at Washington pits Houtteman against Scarborough with 0 8 and 5 1 records. St Louis meets Philadelphia as Zoldak faces Fowler. Chicago travels to Boston with Grove facing Kinder in 1 6 and 2 2 records.

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Bristol Leads Bluefield as Several Scores go High

Results show Bristol 7 Bluefield 1 and Pulaski 15 Kingsport 5. Johnson City 1 Elizabethton 9. New River 5 Bristol 5 Welch 5. Welch at Elizabethton and Johnson City at Bluefield among tonight’s games. American Association totals Columbus 2-1 Kansas City 1-5 St Paul 7 Toledo 4 in the first game.

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Red Sox Tame White Sox In 12-4 Opening Series Win

Ted Williams drives in seven as Boston dominates Chicago 12-4 in a packed Fenway crowd of 33 420. Dom DiMaggio and Johnny Pesky each score four runs in a rain-interrupted game.

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Tigers 7 Nats 6 on Mullin and Houtte rally

Washington June 11 Pat Mullin hit a triple and Art Houtte drove in key runs as the Tigers edged the Nationals 7 to 6 in a tense late game.

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Citation and Coaltown Enter Belmont Stakes Field

Calumet Farm’s duo Citation and Coaltown head a 9-horse Belmont Stakes field for the $100,000-added race. Rumors swirl about Coaltown’s post since the 80th Belmont marks, as Jimmy Jones weighs a fifty fifty chance of Coaltown racing with Citation at 4 45 p m edt. Hedley Woodhouse may ride if Coaltown runs.

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Hamner Dominates Giants In Cubs 3-1 Victory

Ralph Hamner pitched a complete game to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 3-1 win over the New York Giants. He allowed six hits with five strikeouts and two walks, and Chicago won three of four from New York. The Giants' lone run came on Mickey Livingston’s third inning single and steal, with subsequent plays.

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Golfers Listed with Scores and Withdrawals in Legacy Records

A compiled OCR list shows numerous golfers and scores, including Fred M. Bolton and Jack Harden, with many entries marked as withdrawn. Names span prominent players like Ben Hogan and Sam Snead, alongside others, with varied numeric codes likely representing event identifiers or handicaps.

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Wehmeier Stars As Reds Partways With Phillies 12-1

Wehmeier fired five hits over seven innings to improve to 5-0 as Cincinnati crushed Philadelphia 12-1. Wyrostek homered twice and drove in three. Sauer added three RBIs. Ennis hit Philadelphia’s lone homer off Wehmeier in the seventh. Attendance 8,969.

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Stranahan Uses Iron to Fend Off Burglar Threat

Frank Stranahan, the British amateur champion from Toledo, awoke in his hotel room and wrestled a visitor rummaging his bureau. He grabbed a No 3 iron and threatened the intruder who fled. Police booked him in for suspicion of burglary as Sylvan W 39. in custody. International League scores list Syracuse 5 Jersey City 6 Newark 6 Montreal 0 Buffalo 14 Baltimore 7. Southern Association results show Little Rock 5 Atlanta 3 Birmingham 8 Memphis 3 Chattan 2 Nashville 7 New Orleans 3.

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Seeded Tennis Stars Advance in Southern Tournament

Four top seeds reach semifinals in Memphis after day of quarterfinal wins. Tulane’s Jack Tuero defeats Jim Evert 11 9 6 1, Garner earns over Roddey 8 6 6 3, Peru over Daniels 2 6 6 0 6 2, Balbieri falls to Behrens 6 4 2 6 6 2. In women’s singles Marta Barnett and Mrs Lewis win to reach semis. Barbara Becker moves to final against Bonnie Feiblemann. Veteran semis see Parsons beat Williamson and Macassin defeat Wellford.

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Memphis Tenn Jack Tuero Tulane University New Orleans Notre Dame Jim Evert Evert Tuero Chicago Garner Bo Roddey Charlotte N.C Roddey Davidson College Atlanta Jack Teagle Larned George Peru Miami Sam Daniels Columbia S. C Ricardo Balbieri Rollins College Buddy Behrens Barbara Becker Peoria Ill Martha Williamson Bonnie Feiblemann Pollard Parsons Nashville R. L. Williamson William Macassin Marion Wellford

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North Carolina State Considers Athletic Director Applicants

Raleigh June 11 An executive committee of North Carolina State's athletic council will review candidates for the new athletic director post and oversee duties until appointment. The panel begins July 1 and will report recommendations to the council for election of the chief. The list includes four or five strong men and features members A G Floyd Tom Gould and Dr A J Wilson.

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Raleigh N. C North Carolina State Athletic Council H. A. Fisher Org J. L. von Glahn von Glahn Fisher A. G. Floyd Tom Gould A. J. Wilson

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Mulloy Eliminated From London Tennis

Gardnar Mulloy seeded No. 1 in the Kent championships falls in the semifinals to Jack Harper with a 6 3 score. Harper advances to meet Frank Sedgman in the final for the title.

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Cobb reflects on baseball craft and legends in wide interview

Snead Sets Open 36-Hole Record In 1960 Open

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Braves Rally Past Cardinals for National Lead

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Whitney Dominates Johnson City In Bluefield Victory

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National League results and upcoming games

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Indians Edge Yankees Behind Feller in 9th Rally

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Ted Williams Leads Red Sox Over White Sox 12 to 4

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Betsy Cubs Defeat Welch 9 to 5 In Appalachian League Game

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Pulaski Counts Dominate Kingsport In League Tilt

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College basketball matchups list on schedule

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Bristol Leads Bluefield as Several Scores go High

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Red Sox Tame White Sox In 12-4 Opening Series Win

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Tigers 7 Nats 6 on Mullin and Houtte rally

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Citation and Coaltown Enter Belmont Stakes Field

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Hamner Dominates Giants In Cubs 3-1 Victory

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Golfers Listed with Scores and Withdrawals in Legacy Records

Wehmeier Stars As Reds Partways With Phillies 12-1

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Stranahan Uses Iron to Fend Off Burglar Threat

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Seeded Tennis Stars Advance in Southern Tournament

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North Carolina State Considers Athletic Director Applicants

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Mulloy Eliminated From London Tennis

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