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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1941
Page
9
The article details victims connected to a ring case in Connecticut with profiles and positions. It notes Joe remains distant from others as investigators disclose names and roles, outlining the status of the inquiry and next steps.
New York reports the boxing world buzzes as Billy Conn challenges Joe Louis for the heavyweight title at the Polo Grounds next Wednesday. Bookmakers slash Louis’s odds to 1 to 2, while promoters and fans weigh Conn’s unlikely shot at dethroning the long-reigning champion amid heavy public support and looming rematches. Louis trains hard aiming for a fall retirement and army enlistment, with wide gate projections and sizable potential earnings cited.
In Cooperstown Ohio the Cleveland Indians beat the Cincinnati Reds 2 to 1 in six innings despite a heavy rain. Peters doubled home the first run as Keltner scored on a grounder, with the Reds matching a run in the third. Attendance reached about 5 000 as weather conditions barely allowed play.
Bob Feller, 22, the Cleveland Indians pitcher, will donate 1000 a year to fund four four year college scholarships for worthy boys based on scholarship athletic ability character and financial need. A committee including the president and state superintendent will select recipients with first beneficiary Jim Steck.
Fred Corcoran, P G A tournament manager, announced the association adopted a rule allowing golfers to nap during thunderstorms with decisions left to the players. Previously officials at the scene could order play to stop regardless of conditions.
Miss Patty Berg, 23, and Mrs Burt Weil, 37, advanced to the 36 hole final of the 12th Women's Western Open at Cincinnati Country Club after Berg edged Miss Betty Jameson on the 3rd extra hole and Weil defeated Mrs James P. of Dayton.
Logan beat Huntington with a 12 point margin as Williamson posted 5 in a delayed schedule. Games today feature Ashland hosting Williamson and Huntington at Logan with Welch at Ashland.
The Tri-County slate includes Reewins facing Botssevain Welch at Gary and Peerieee squaring with Princeton as teams set to contest key league matchups on Sunday.
Phillies visit Ohio with Blanton or Hughes facing unknown. Boston meets Fitteburgh Galve and Butcher. New York plays Schumacher against Riddle. Brooklyn battles St Louis Casey against Guerbert.
In a murky recap Detroit lost to Philadelphia 4 6 with Lauter and Hadley noted. Cleveland defeated New York 3 2 as De Rigney and Harris posted 3 2 records.
New York dispatch describes Ray Mack of Cleveland as a six foot two inch, 200 pound star whose speed and balance let him pivot over sliding runners and unleash a snap throw from the air. The piece notes his feared baserunning defense and describes his unique off balance, airborne double play as a hallmark of his fielding prowess.
Fred Blake resigns as manager of the Huntington Aces of the Mountain State League and turns the job over to Bob Larson of Clinton Iowa. Blake, a former National League pitcher, left for Beckley without comment after the team’s poor start and an arm injury in his second start. Larson’s position was said to be temporary. he arrived in Huntington from Cedar Rapids Sioux City and Clinton.
International League action postponed as rain and wet grounds cancel Toronto at Baltimore Buffalo at Newark Montreal at Jersey City. Opening game scores show Ope 5 Byracuse 6.
Columbus defeated Milwaukee 4 to 3. Louisville played Minneapolis on wet grounds. Indianapolis faced St Paul with wet conditions.
Bluefield Blue Grays announce the addition of outfielder John Leisle from Keokuk to the roster. He went 1 for 5 in his debut against Ashland as the team pushes toward a Bluefield-Elkhorn Boosters Day at Bowen Field hosting Welch. Al Schacht to perform June 20 with new acts. attendance remains steady as the club notes 11 wins in 15 games.
St Louis June 13 Manager Dodg Catcher Baba Phelps suspended indefinitely without pay and fined 500 dollars for refusing to make the western trip. Two physicians said nothing was wrong with him despite illness complaints.
Cedar Hill farm's Mike's Grade trained by Pay Poluch of Hagerstown won the White Post purse feature at Charlies Town on a heavy track racing four and one furlongs over 2 heavy track s 3-5 today before about 5,000 fans.
St Louis with 1 0 victory on Max Lanier four hit pitching before 15 700. Dodgers ace Whitlow Wyatt limits Cardinals to four hits as Terry Moore scores on a third inning single. Wyatt escapes sixth inning jam with double play.
Huntington Aces win their first Mountain State league game 22 to 5 over the Williamson Red Birds after replacing manager Fred Blake. Logan also tops Welch 12 to 3 with Petro homering and Butzer adding two triples for Welch.
The Bluefield Ashland game in Ashland Kentucky was postponed last night due to rain.
In Wheeling West Virginia on Friday the 13th at Wheeling Downs a jockey was injured as a spill occurred during the day’s racing. The program featured the track’s first dead heat and the serious spill dominated the card.
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