Bluefield Edges Kingsport 13 10 In Ninth Inning Rally
Bluefield won 13 to 10 at Kingsport as Joslin delivered the winning run with a ninth inning single after Pennell walked and Zajac singled. Highlights included three ninth inning runs and a late defensive battle, with Joslin credited for the win and Zorge, Wenning and Bradford among top Bluefield contributors.
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Kingsport
Tenn
Joe Demasi
Kingsport Cherokees
Bluefield
Linefield
Pennell
Zejac
Aaasine Maritain
Kisqsport
Hughey
Gresh
Bmegey
Ento
Zajac
Karpinski Jostin
Russ
Hughes
Mead
Gresbh
Rust
Caliente
Hr— Bucher
Sb—Russ
Sh—Parese
Sabin
S Tatinn
Kooner
Kaelin
Srecar
Bos—Zorge
Wenning
Bradford
Lesliz
Ibach
Howell
Oleniczek
Bo—Ry Zorge
Joslin
Oleniczak
Zorge
Wennings
Becell
Wild P
Athletics Fire Dietrich and Potter After Fireballing Owner
Connie Mack dismissed Nelson Potter and Bill Dietrich from the Philadelphia Athletics after a clubhouse confrontation and a rough outing against the St Louis Browns. Potter claimed he gave his best, while Dietrich had requested his release, and Mack admitted mistakes in letting both players go.
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Pittsburgh
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Nelson Potter
Bill Dietrich
Potter
St. Louis Browns
Dietrich
Connie
Athletics
Russ Christopher
Pittsburgh Pirates
Philadelphia
Mack
Jed
Joe Schultz
Paul Lehner
Ray Coleman
St. Louis
Christopher
Cleveland Indians
Mr. Morris
Hank
St. Browns
Detroit
State adjusts high school hoops for Mercer county clash
The West Virginia association maps new Class A and B tournaments. Beaver and Princeton will duel for the Class A sectional title and regional berth, while other Mercer county schools enter Class B, creating four sectionals in region eight. Welch, Gary, Big Creek, Saeger and Northfork join five McDowell schools in Class A. Elkhorn moves to Class B for the regional. Details from secretary Bill Fugitt outline the 8 region setup and upcoming enrollments.
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State
High School Athletic Association
Beaver
Princeton
Mercer County
Morgantown
McDowell
Welch
Gary
Big Creek
Saeger
Northfork
Elkhorn
Williamson
Jaeger
Mullens
Bluefield
Charleston
W. R. Fugitt
Board of Appeals
Fugitt
Baseball Leaders amnesty From Associated Press leagues
The article lists leading players by league in batting pitching and fielding. Notable names include Williams of Boston and Musial of St Louis leading batting in the AL and NL with high averages and runs batted in. Raschi and Wehmeier are noted for pitching, with striking and win totals mentioned.
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Williams
Boston
Musial
St. Louis
Sauer
Cigcinnaeh
Louis
Russell
Panier
Bana
Asrhburn
Philadelphia
Etrik
Sunday baseball results and upcoming games
Sundys results show New York 8-2 St Louis 7-3 Chicago 1 Boston 8-16 Cincinnati 7-5 Philadelphia 8-2 Pittsburgh 17-9. Tonight Chicago at Boston Meyer 15-5 Sain 6-4 Cincinnati at St Louis Brazie 3-3 vs Taylor 1-2 St Louis at Philadelphia Brazie 3-3 vs Simmons 4-4 Pittsburgh at New York Oster mueller 2-1 vs Hartung 4-2
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New York
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Embree
Wight
Haefmer
Ganfoerd
Coleman
Houtteman
Hutchinson
Paernell
Gromek
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Meyer
Sain
Cincinnat
Serge
Ooone
Taylor
Brazie
Simmons
Pitts
Ostermueller
Hartung
W Pet. Ae Reaesenenes
Ee Vee
Pittsbur
Sre
Ateegnnas
St. Louie
Asee Sae
Ee Eewes Ess
Toy whistle removed from girl's stomach in Welch
In Welch West Virginia on June 14 a nine year old girl Aileen Pruett had a toy whistle removed from her stomach after it became lodged in her throat. Stevens Clinic surgeons operated after Bluefield hospital staff failed to extract it. The whistle about the size of a 25 cent coin was finally retrieved and the girl is recovering well.
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Welch
W. Va
Aileen Pruett
Stevens Clinic
Bluefield
Truck License Forms Not Yet Mailed Out
Charleston West Virginia June 14 Motor vehicles commissioner Don McClaugherty said envelopes for mailing truck and non passenger vehicle registration forms have not arrived from the mill. The forms will be mailed as soon as received in anticipation of the new license year begining July 1.
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Charleston
W. Va
Don McClaugherty
McClaugherty
Drowning of Sprigg Boy at Tug River
Williamson June 14 Halford Evans 12 of Sprigg drowned when he went beyond his depth while swimming alone in the Tug river yesterday. Republication note: terse report of a youth drowning with location and rough timing.
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Lad
Williamson
W. Va
Halford Evans
Sprigg
Tug River
Appointment of Joe De Masi as Kingsport playing manager
Chicago announces Joe De Masi a 26 year old Brooklyn born outfielder will serve as playing manager of the Kingsport Tennessee club in the Appalachian league. He moves from Muskegon Michigan of the Central league to replace the resigning Red Mincy as head of the White Sox farm system announced by Johnny Rigney.
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Chicago
Joe.De Masi
Kingsport
Tenn
Johnny Rigney
Chicago White Sox
de Masi
Muskegon
Mich
Red Mincy
Judge Consideration Delays Juror Call for Gumbert
In Houston on June 14 a district court bailiff called Harry Gumbert for jury service but no reply came. The pitcher, a Houston resident and Cincinnati Reds player, was mentioned as potentially needed by Cincinnati, with a remark that he could be released if acceptable.
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Houston
Tex
Harry Gumbert
Gumbert
Cincinnati Reds
King
Cincinnati
Shoog Puts His Crown On Line
Chicago June 14 Bernard Docusen of New Orleans meets welterweight champion Sugar Ray Robinson at Comiskey Park in a title bout. Docusen, 21, is praised for speed and age contrast with Robinson, 27, who holds a near flawless record. Robinson notes Docusen is fast and clever, warning an upset is possible.
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Chicago
Lean
Bernard Docusen
New Orleans
Sugar Ray Robinson
Comiskey Park
Docusen
Joe Louis
Tony Zale
Jersey Joe Walcott
Gus Lesnevich
Robinson
Joe
California
Phillipino
Gene Burton
Eddie Lee
Houston
Tex
Bernie
Lee
Lulu Constantino
Phil Terranova
Leon Haire
Jorge Morelia
Norman Rubio
Vinnie Rossano
Earl Turner
Joey Barnum
Haire
Morelia
Barnum
National Boxing Association
Joe Walcott
Riggs Wins Straight Sets To Lead National Pro Tennis
Alta dena born Bobby Riggs, top seed, crushed Ernie Koslan 6-1 6-1 6-2 to open the national professional tennis championships in Forest Hill. Other seeds advancing include Jack Kramer and Frank Kovacs with decisive wins, while Don Budge, Welby Van Horn, Wayne Sabin and Elwood Cooke also prevailed. Nearby results show American Association and Blue Ridge League scores.
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Forest Hill
Bobby Riggs
Altadena
Calif
Riggs
Ernie Koslan
White Plains
N. Y
Jack Kramer
Los Angeles
Robert Stubbs
Scarsdvale
Kramer
Frank Kovacs
Bob Harman
Don Budge
Hollywood
West Side
George Hudson
Welby van Horn
Wayne Sabin
Elwood Cooke
van Horn
Germantown
Johnny Nogrady
New York
Sabin
Bretton Woods
N. H
Harold Baluer
New York City
Dick McKee
Miami
Fla
Dinny Pails
Australia
George Seewagen
Jackson Heights
Fransico
Pancho) Begura
Carl Farn
Wapinsky Admits Pro Status Amid College Tournament Shock
Charlotte News reports George Washington catcher Joe Wapinsky confessed he had been a professional for two years. The tale ties his pro past to his time with Oil City in the Middle Atlantic League and mentions Buffalo of the International League holding his contract.
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Charlotte
N.C
Charlotte News Today
Joe Wapinsky
George Washington University
Wapinsky
George Washington
University of North Carolina
Washington
Max Farrington
Farrington
Buffalo
Buffalo Bissons
George Washington University Baseball Nine
N. C
News Today
National Defense
Bisons
Oil City
Oi! City
Brown
Phils And Dodgers Stage Wacky Deal
Philadelphia and Brooklyn staged a quirky baseball deal over pitcher Clyde King. The Dodgers placed him on waivers, the Phillies claimed him for 10000, then waived him back after the Phillies asked for waivers, leaving King unused by the Phillies.
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Phils
Dodgers
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
Brooklyn Dodgers
Clyde King
King
Phillies
Toronto
Cincinnati
Predict Big Attendance At 18th Fire Service School
Morgantown West Virginia June 14 sponsoring organizations predicted today an attendance of at least 250 firemen at the 18th annual fire service extension school here July 26 29. The course for members of municipal and industrial fire departments is sponsored by West Virginia University the state fire marshal s office and others.
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Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia University
State Fire Marshal's Office
New Classification System To Change Scholastic Sports
Charleston West Virginia June 14. The new classification system for A and B high schools sets a threshold where 115 boys in grades 10 to 12 place a school in A, 100 to 114 may join A or appeal to move up, and 90 to 99 can seek tolerance to previous records. Changes apply to most sports, with baseball and wrestling exempt. A border line choice binds for two years. Potential A or B entrants listed include Warwood New Martinsville St Marys Elizabeth Mann ington Morongah Masontown Franklin Sutton Ansted Gauley Bridge Fayetteville Ceredo Kenova Milton Hurricane Northfork Jaeger.
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Weirton
Follansbee
Wellsburg
Warwood
Wheeling
McKinley
Tridelphia
Emane
Moundsville
New Martinsville
Victory
West Union
Oenston
Washington Levins
Runoeeevelt-Wilson
Bridgeport
Parkeersburg
St. Marys
Elizabeth
Spencer
Riply
Grantsville
Fairmont
Mannington
Monongah
Clay
Charleston
South Charleston
Madison
St. Albans
East Bank
Dupont
Seth
Stonewall Jackson
Dunbar and Nitro
Point Pleasant
Huntington
Ceredo-Kenova
East Huntington
Barboursville
Logan
Wayne
Man
Guyan Valley
Gary
War
Northfork
Williamson and Saeger
Welch and Mullins
Bluefield
Princeton
Bill Fugitt
West Virginia Association
W. Va
State High School Athletic Association
June Buulletin
Board of Appeals
Ments
Morongah
Masontown
Franklin
Sutton
Ansted
Gauley Bridge
Fayetteville
Milton
Hurricane
Jaeger
Palestine Front Enjoys Respite
Quiet day across Palestine fronts as the Holy Land marks its first peaceful spell in six and a half months. Israel says it complies with four week armistice terms while disputes emerge over Jerusalem food convoys for 90 000 Jews. Bernadotte in Rhodes gears up talks. Arab leaders in Cairo prepare positions for Rhodes discussions. no truce violations reported.
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Cairo
Palestine
Holy Land
Jerusalem
Truce Commission
Holy City
Folke Bernadotte
United Nations
Bab el Wad
Bernadotte
Rhodes
Tel Aviv
Israel
Final Day For Filing Legion Baseball Forms
Charleston WV June 14 Entrants for West Virginia junior legion baseball must mail forms to state headquarters by midnight tomorrow. 67 posts plan teams in eliminations to crown the state champ Morgantown and earn regional play August 23-26 in Parkersburg.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
American Legion
C. A
Bud) Tesch
Morgantown
Tesch
Maryland
District of Columbia
Delaware
Parkersburg
River City
National Headquarters
Hagerstown
Manchester
N. H
Legion
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Gene Maurer
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Searevene
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State Association
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Hancock County
Robert Q. Gracie
Mt. Lebanon
William D.mcclelene
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Salem
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Earl Kinney
WVU
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Home Economic Division
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University of New Mexico
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