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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1939

Page

8

Blue Grays Edge Welch Miners 7 6 in Pitchers’ Duel

Jack Talbott relieved, struck out five, and Thad Cash powered the Blue Grays to a 7 6 win over Welch Miners at Welch. Petrick walked twelve before Talbott’s eighth inning run of support and a late push to seal the victory.

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Cooper White Wins Third Straight Knockout in Local Card

Cooper White stopped Jack Belcher in 1 minute 40 seconds of the first round, achieving his third consecutive knockout in the nine bout show. Belcher was down twice before the final KO as White gains popularity. several other winners and unrelated results filled the program with five more knockouts and a few nonfights and suspensions.

Cooper White Jack Belcher Narrows Belcher White Bob Bailey Verne Bowring Ashland Blaster Bailey Bob Charley Milton Whitby Sam Langford Sam Milton Cooper Narrows Os Jackie Powell Tony Azzeri Jackie Billy Henderson Joe Lowatchie Beckley Hoge Boyd Harvin Cadle Rhodell Nelson Clark Lashmet Harry Se Spanishburg Princeton Oves An Assori Carl Hare Biuefieild Gratton Lictte Biuefeld Kelly Smith Litts Bluefield Bill Henderson Joe Lowateh Beckley Hout Max Meredith Bernard Green Falls Mails H Boyd Marvin Cadle Epedell Bob Saunders

Joe Louis Versus Tony Galento Set for June 26 Bout

Pompton Lakes N J June 13 Joe Louis trains at Doc Beirs camp and vows to rough Galento if the bout turns rough. Galento promises a hard fight and Louis says he will retaliate quickly. Trainer Jack Blackburn notes Louis is faster and sharper and earned the 1938 Ring Magazine merit award for outstanding boxing.

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Betting on rounds in the Galento Lang fight

The article centers on practical betting around the June 28 bout, focusing on how long Tony Galento will last and Louis fight strategy. It features quotes from John Doyle and Louis, noting odds talk and plans for the matchup. Louis hints the Galento fight is his next scheduled bout.

Louis Galento Tony Galento John Teagarden Doyle New Jersey Galento Weather Bureau Louis Mr. Doyle Joe

Louis Strategy Revealed By Blackburn In Fight Prep

Trainer Jack Blackburn outlines Louis's approach for the Galento bout while dismissing manager Julian Black's lack of plan. Blackburn recalls past bouts and hints Louis will fight with a glove on each hand as D Antoni prepares the Blue Grays for the clash.

Exhibition Baseball Weather Notes For Brooklyn Matchups

A fragmented report notes rain affecting all games in the International League and exhibition baseball events in Brooklyn with postable weather impacts. The terse lines indicate rain disruptions across leagues and a Brooklyn anniversary context.

Rat International League Brooklyn

American Association Scores Report

St Paul and Indianapolis 2 Columbus 4 Milwaukee and Kansas City 4 Telefo match results indicate close early late standings. The terse report notes two scorelines with several teams listed and project implications for standings in the league.

St. Paul & Indianapolis Columbus Milwaukee Kansas City

Mountain State League Results and Tonight's Games

Mountain State League results show Bluefield 7 Huntington 2 and Ashland 1 Williamson 6 Logan 2. Tonight games include Bluefield at Ashland and Williamson at Huntington.

Mountain State League Lesterday Biuefield We'ch Huntington Ashland Williamson Logan Bliuefield

Baseball Schedule Highlights Across Major Leagues Today

Chicago faces Washington Rigney with Chase or Carranquel starting. St Louis at Philadelphia under night lights with Gin facing N. Cleveland versus New York features Feller against Pears, and Detroit travels to Boston with Rowe and Trout opposing Bagby.

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Gehrig Arrives at Mayo Clinic for Exam in Rochester

Lou Gehrig, star first baseman for the New York Yankees, arrived in Rochester Minnesota today for a medical checkup at the Mayo Clinic. The visit follows his recent illnesses and aims to assess his fitness and health status.

Lou Gehrig Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn New York Yankee

Huntington Youth Cops Boys State Net Crown

John Hayman of Huntington won the junior boys title at the West Virginia youth tennis championships defeating Richie Garrett of Morgantown 7-5 6-0. Weather halted the other final where Bill Dunham led Leonard Griffith 7-5 4-1 in a best two of three match.

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Old Ty Cobb Says Baseball Not What It Used To Be

Tyrus Cobb, in New York for the first time in a decade, laments the live ball era and sluggers, claiming runs have lost value. He recalls hitting technique, stolen bases, and past stars like Lajoie and Joe Jackson, while noting golf as a calmer pursuit amid memories of his baseball days.

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Open Championship Favorites Look Strong in Scotland

Scotty Reston reports from St Andrews that Sam Snead and Henry Cotton share early favorites at 12 to 1 for the British Open set July 3 to 8. Entries include Johnny Bulla, Gene Sarazen, and George Low Jr, with many past champions and challengers listed as contenders. The Royal and Ancient course remains dry, possibly closing briefly before the tournament.

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Browns Acquire Gallagher From Yankees In Cash and Player Deal

The St. Louis Browns obtained slugging outfielder Joe Gallagher from the New York Yankees. In exchange, the Browns sent infielder Roy Hughes and an undisclosed cash amount, after Gallagher had been with the Newark farm club following a trade that sent Pitcher Russo to the Yankees. Hughes had little major league action since arriving from Cleveland in 1938.

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