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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1931

Page

6

Dusky Youth Leads Dayton High to Track Meet Victory

Roosevelt high of Dayton Ohio star Oliver led a two man team from Malone township high Desplaines Illinois to top honors at the twenty seventh University of Chicago national interscholastic track championships. Oliver set a Ford prep record in the 220 yard low hurdles and won two events, while Dob Kennicott and Marsh Miller teamed to accumulate most points for their Desplaines school.

Stagg Chicago Amsden Oliver Roosevelt High Dayton Ohio Malone Township High Desplaines University of Chicago Dob Kennicott Marsh Miller Anase Oliver Ford Cage Wort Collings Col Wyandotte High Kansas City Prep James Payne San Bernardino Cal Jack Keller Ohio State University Kenneclt Shotate Miller Baer Hustington Wica Economoa

Elkhorn Bridge Club Meets at Gooth Home

Elkhorn West Virginia June social notes show Mrs Thomas Gooth hosting the Elkhorn Bridge Club with two tables, high score awarded to Mrs R Gale Kirby, and a list of members and guests from area towns including Keystone Bluefield Welch and Logan. Local personal notices list graduates travels and visits to Athens Bluefield and Cincinnati with many names.

Elkhorn W. Va Thomas Gooth Elkhorn Bridge Club R. Gale Kirby W. D. Justus Northfork R. Gala Kirby A. Christie Keystone J. ¥. Whittaker Edward Lyons W. C Myera Big Young Gun Club Tazewall Mra W. B. Young Elizabeth Bill Howard Campbell Athens W. W. Mush Wade Donald Herr Eads Welch Wythe West Virginia University W. EB Martin Helen and Everette Sharp Walch C. V. Warman Miks Priscill Karr Logan

West Virginia leaders urge funding for game and fish

Seth Gordon, president of the American Game Association, addressed a large Wheeling gathering of state game and fish officials and wildlife leaders on America's wild life crisis. He urged sustained, increased funding, stronger cooperation between farmers and sportsmen, and long term conservation policy to restore wildlife resources. The talk covered drought impacts, land use changes, and the need for a regional survey of the Southern Appalachian area.

Seth Gordon Wheeling West Virginia American Game Association America Atate Game and Fish Wild Life League Wheellog East North America Gordon Rome Wild Life League of West Virginian American Gans Association Mizaissippi Department of Forestry Amo Department of Conservation United States Game and Fish Commission Fanhondio Palva Alwiga Mors and Morta Otis Gana Conservation Department K. du Pont de Nemours & Co Wilmington Del Federal Courin Apnels Justice White United States ‘Supreme Court Runnymede District of Columbia Southern Appalachian Southern Appalachian Wilde L. C. Gray U. S. Department of Agriculture National Forestry Association Asheville N. C Bureau of Agricultural Economics and Forest Service Department of Agriculture Office of Education of Interior Department Gray End Kentucky Gray Fife Oix California Conservation Department

National League Standings and Yesterday's Results

National League standings list New York leading with 31 wins and 16 losses followed by Chicago 29 20 Boston 25 24 Brooklyn 23 28 Pittsburgh 21 28 Philadelphia 9 28 Cincinnati 18 34. Yesterday Cincinnati 6 Brooklyn 1 Chicago 7 Philadelphia 6 New York and Pittsburgh 4 St Louis Boston 0. Today Boston at Chicago New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at St Louis. Only games scheduled.

St. Towig -Peneennaom New York Chicago Boston

Baseball Standings and Schedule Aimer Glass

The American League table shows Philadelphia at 48 12 760 and Washington at 95 17 .673 with New York 87 20 .b74 and Cleveland 10-14. St Louis 3-1, Detroit 1, Chicago 6, Boston 7, Washington 6. Schedule: Philadelphia at Cleveland, Detroit at New York, Chicago at Boston, St Louis at Washington.

Philadelphia Washington New York Meveland — Wene Reston Mhlengo Bote Neeweneneene Itch Ato Delroy Wee St. Louis Cleveland Chicago Boston Detroit

International League scores update with mixed results

Rochester defeated Jersey City 6 to 2 while Toronto and Newark tied 2 to 2. Buffalo routed Baltimore 7 to 1 in the second game as Rochester and Montreal both posted 6 to 6 draws in a day of uneven outcomes across the circuit.

Rochester Jersey City Toronto Newark Buffalo Baltimore Jeremy City Montreal Reading

Colored game at Princeton field this afternoon

The Princeton Grays and Hin watha colored rings will play at the Princeton field this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. South division results show New Orleans 6 over Chattanooga and Little Rock 4, Atlanta 6 over Mobolgb 8, Birmingham 6 making 16 with rigs, Mobile 10, Nashville 2.

New Orleans Chattanooga & Little Hock Atlanta Mamoblg Birmingham Mobile Nashville Princeton Grays Hin+watha Princeton

Akron Kids Play Ball on Grutches in Ohio

In Akron on June 18 at Central High School two crutch bound teams the Mill Suttant Demons and the College Terrors played recreation ball. All players are crippled and use crutches with remarkable agility. Pitcher Guy Howell bowls from a sitting position and shortstop Mike Adams moves on crutches enabling long drives and home runs. The weekly games and winter basketball show the players adaptability, drawing attention from local witnesses and visitors.

Akron Ohio Central High School Mill Sbttant Demons College Terrors Bowen Wee VA Guy Howell Mike Adams

Epworth league events and community notes at Powatan Kyle

Powatan Kyle West Virginia June 13 Mrs Albright will lead the Epworth league Sunday night The Juniors plan a Mothers day program After the meeting Rev A T Keyer will preach Ladies Aid of Powhatan Upland church met at Olive Millens home Readers include Mrs Jack Lawton Mrs Joan Mahon and others Personal notes list many locals visiting hospital funerals and travel including Mrs Cather Millsting Mrs Clara Mosco family and Ed Shreffer relocation to Kyle and trips to Welch Bluefield and Pocahontas county towns

Powhatan Upland Olive Millen Upland Jack Lawton Joan Mahon H. M. Dickerson Ida Cole George Graham Preston Leedy Walter McCrickard Blane Sheets Powhatan Emma Yuatea Denny Flerry Olive Milton TE. Stone A. J. Albright Powratan-Kyle Cather Millsting Grace Hospital Welch Clara Mosco Wills Tom Mosco Elizabeth Agnes Dunman Helen Lovas Pocahontas Howard Leedy West Virginian University Luis Loma Ed Shreffer Northfork Kyie Shildren Bluefield Saturny

Yankees sweep series with 11 6 win over White Sox

New York trounced Chicago 11 to 6 to complete a four game sweep. Lyn Lary led the attack with a homer and four RBIs as the Yankees built a large early lead, while Chicago's bid faltered after scattered hitting and mixed pitching.

YANKS New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Chicago Lyn Lary Yankee Srae Asauo Aida Kerr Ab Fenling Gooig T Simmons Caraway P . Ooeoa Braxton P . Hdgogs xMcKaln Goog Frasier P . Aooti Ayey Veceese Toumig Sessereeres S Port Combs Vyeescregense Ruth Oren Op Gelirig Chapman Lary Ss Dickey Sewell Pennock Piperus P Chris Cisse Fothergil Lary Comba Hiehradt Kerr Combs Gehrig Honerin Lary Blue Sacrif Nee Pennoclk Reese Glassell Bie Corowa Braxton Wraaier Plpgras Carnaway Ilte Ofé Caraway Mrasier Nore Faber Piperss Caraway Bennoe Ponseent Pen Nock Toring Piteler Umpiney -Noriarty Wildebrand

Lake and Redmond to meet in south final

Virginia Beach June 13. Two young but seasoned golfers Mrs Marlon Turple Lake and Mrs

Lake Redmond Virginia Beach, Va Marlon Turple Lake

Ruth Redmond Contends For 1991 Southern Women’s Golf Title

Ruth Redmond, who honed her game on nearby New Orleans courses, will decide the 1991 southern Women’s championship at the Princess Anne Country Club. In semifinals today Mrs. Lake defeated Mrs. Harry Dodge of Jacksonville 4 and 3, while Mrs. Raymond beat Mrs. Lean Solomon of Memphis 2 and 1.

Ruth Redmond New Orleans Princess Ann Country Clu Courashare Lake Harry Dodge Jacksonville Reymond Lean Solomon Memphis

Fat Boy Packs Dynamite Right in Ring

In St Louis a rotund heavyweight known as Schwake fights through laughter to win a 10 round decision. Despite a heavy build and long farm and railway yard work, physicians say his fatness stems from a glandular condition, not overeating. He trained during labor and kept punching, with eight of his sixteen pro wins by knockout and a notable test against Cowboy Owens.

St. Loui Ife Eas Schwake Johnny Rieko Chears Willa Meehan Selwake Ile Joho Hog Risko Cowboy Owens Negro Sligger Schwabe Film Becausa

Mitchell Wins Again As Pirates Fall To Giants 6 4

Clarence Mitchell notches his eighth win of the season by guiding New York to a 6 4 victory over Pittsburgh. A late rally in the eighth, sparked by Terry and Oli, capped by O Farrell tripling, produced four Giants runs. Errors, timely hits, and productive outs framed a tight contest between the clubs.

Mitchell Pittsburgh Clarence Mitchell Eigith Pirates Ervin Brame New York Terry Oli Jackson Vergex O'Farrell Giants Marshall Qlench Sf Ferry Ib Torry Vergez O'Verreil Pittsburg HBO Tia Waner Comorosky Bennett Traynor Regan Panpa Thevanow Sevesserre Pittsburel Verges Comersky Ott Gros Clark, Rigler Pfitmi Timo

Amateur Boxing Bouts End In No Decision At Glenwood Park

Two exhibition boxing matches at Glenwood Park ended in a pair of a no decision ties as Referee Hudgina ruled. Welterweights Johnny Neal and Danny Gillespie headlined a feature bout while lightweights Battling Soles and Red Bald won in action packed bouts. Corbett Evans fought Tiger Young in a wrestling style attraction. Boxing will continue at the park every Saturday night.

Glenwood Park Hudgina Johnny Neal Clanfield Danny Gillespie Jankin Jones Soles Red Baldwin

Kerr Renews Colgate Football Contract for Three Years

Colgate head football coach Andy Kerr signs a new three year contract, announced by William A. Reid. The deal keeps Kerr at Colgate through 1953, despite interest from Western Reserve and Cleveland institutions. Alumni and students celebrate the renewal.

Andy Kerr Colgate Hamilton Wiliam A. Reid Kerr Western I Cleveland

John Fulton to Meet Crack Florida Matman

John Fulton, a well known Greek eastern foe, will headline a wrestling card as Kerr’s Colgate team faces a mid western opponent. The event features Williamson and Galleh, with 17 pounds claimed to hold a Florida championship claim.

John Fulton CRACK Florida Matman Colgate Kerr Hag Syracuse Williamson Spanilald Wisconsin American Legion Michigan State Kerrig Pope Fulton Young Warner Galleh

Earl McCready Tosses Siberia Star in New Haven

New Haven Conn June 13 Early McCready of Oklahoma 230 defeated Sergei Kalimikoff Siberia 240 in the main wrestling bout using a body scissors to win in 34 46 Ray Steele California 216 threw Wee Willie Davie Virginia 230 rothe arm scissors and arm lock in 15 03

New Haven Conn Early McCready Oklahoma Sergei Kalimikoff Siberia McCready Kcissors Giant Ray Steele California Wee Willie Davie Virginia Rothee Scissora

Flat Top Tennis Club Courts Ready in South Bluefield

Announcement last night said the Flat Top Tennis club courts in South Bluefield are ready to play. The courts lie off Alhentarle near Hast River avenue. About thirty members exist, with a summer round robin to decide the club champion.

Flat Top South Bluefield Alhentarle Hast River Avenue

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