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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1938

Page

8

Boxing Preview and Baseball Notes From Cincinnati to Bluefield

The page discusses Billy Bratton versus Mose Brown in a tense boxing bout and previews Vander Meer’s no hit game plus Reds pitching strength led by Walters. It also covers Blue Gray prospects, manager changes rumors, and other sports notes including tennis and upcoming fights.

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Vander Meer Hurls Second No-Hitter of Season

Cincinnati pitcher Johnny Vander Meer set major league records by tossing his second straight no hit game in a 6 0 win over Brooklyn. He faced 31 batters, struck out seven, and extended his season's scoreless streak while Buck McCormick hit a crucial home run as Cincinnati backed him with 11 hits.

Luefield Cincinnati Johnny Vander Meer Vander Meer Chuck Dressen Reds Vandermeer Ame Chuck Van Cincy Boston Braves Athletics Bucky Walters Brooklyn Johnny Vender Meer Cincinnati Reds Dodgers Boston Bees Wallis Midland Park N. J Gann LR Leo Durocher Vendar Meer Dazzy Vance Boston New York Giants Cy Young Young Buck McCormick Buddy Hassett Durocher Is Field Johnny Frey Ieee Ee Borger Goodman Rf Cabdhendateo McCormick Lombardi Hmudsen Haseet Pheles wzz-Rosen Camilli PES ME Rutecher Pressnell, P Hamiin ooonz-Eneliah Toms Dass Cane Ebenbevead Coscarart Hamlin Phelps Priors Lavagetto Riggs Craft Berger Butcher Vandeer Meer Pressner Presenell Tarwalis Stewart and Barr Bratton Brown Winding Gulf J . Word Mose Rowsey Bruiser Bluefield Virginia

Famous Caddy Goes On World Tour and Radio Chat

The renowned golf caddy George Happy O'Brien, famed for carrying Walter Hagen's bag, will discuss golf on WHIS radio tonight at 7:30 in a program titled Golf Through a Caddy's Eye. He plans a two year world caddying trip aiming for a $3000 New York prize, while praising Sam Snead and Hagen and recounting past assignments in Europe and the United States.

George Happy) O'Brien Walter Hagen England Haig Bluefield Rocky Schorr Happy) O’brien Sae Europe U.S. Golf Association Happy New York Sammy Snead Sam Snead Bluefield Country Club Mercer Harry Cooper

Williamson Nips Blue Grays in June thriller

Williamson defeats Bluefield Blue Grays 12 to 11 with Nat Hickey driving in the winning run in the ninth. The game highlights include Hickey driving in Carlen and a series of substitutions and scoring plays from Williamson and Bluefield.

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Baseball Scores From Yesterday

Cincinnati tied Brooklyn 6, St. Louis defeated Philadelphia 9 to 7, Boston and Chicago drew, Pittsburgh beat New York 2 to 0. Today’s scheduled games feature Pittsburgh at New York with Klinger v Hubbell and St. Louis at Philadelphia with McGee v Passeau.

Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia Boston Chicago Pittsburgh New York Klinger Hubbell McGee Passeau

Baseball matchups and pitchers listed for several games

New York plays Chicago with Ruffing facing Stratton. Boston meets St. Louis with Wion opposing Treje. Philadelphia faces Detroit withThomas against Bridges. Washington meets Cleveland with Krakaus Kay against Feller.

New York Chicago Cleveland Washington Philadelphia Detroit Boston St. Louis Stratton Wion Treje Thomas Bridges Krakauskay Feller Sreseneeeers Sheenee Eee

Mountain State League Scores From Canton to Akron

Canton defeated Johnstown 6 to 0. Springfield posted three and four. Charles went 1 7 and Wayton 5 7. Portsmouth stood 8 8. Erie 4 10 and Akron 1 3 as league results unfold.

Canton Johnstown Springfield Charles Wayton Portamouth Erie Akron

Mangrum Keeps Pace In St Louis Open Tie With Guldahl

Ray Mangrum cards 72 for a 144 total to stay tied with Ralph Guldahl at halfway in the St Louis Open. Guldahl shot 73 to maintain sole lead after a 71 yesterday. Runyan and Snead are within one stroke, each at 145, while Penna and others trail. Sixty-seven players qualify for the final 36 holes with 159 securing a spot.

Ray Mangrum Guldahl St. Louis Ralph Guldahl Dayton Ohio Mangrum Westwood Terrian Paul Runyan White Plains N. Y Snead Jimmy Hines Bob Hamilton Evansville Ind Runyan Toney Penna Araes Sal Lel Gibson Kansas City Penna Horton Smith Harry Cooper Lawson Little Frank Walsh Walsh Smith Cooper Little

Yankees Extend Win Streak Against Backing Opponents

In Chicago on June 15 the New York Yankees stretched their winning streak to five games while staying a half game back in the standings.

LOGAN Beckley Beckley W. Va Logan Indians Beckley Mountain State Vitt Kendall Chase Yankees Cleveland Oscar Vitt Cleveland Indians Chase Washington Lesene Lea Lewis Simmons Bonura Travis Stone Bluege R. Ferrell Seer Campbell Lary Etree Hale Soltera Averill Keltner Campbell Case Solters Putlak Whitehill Cantitehill Summers Grieve Hubbard Chicago New York Yankees

Southern Association Scores Report

Louisville beat Milwaukee 15 to 3 in a Southern Association game. Indianapolis defeated Kansas City with a 4 point margin in another slated matchup.

Louisville Milwaukee Indianapolis Kansas City

St. Louis game marred by early ejections in Red Sox win

Boston Red Sox beat St. Louis 7 to 4 as Nick St. Louis hit two home runs. Gabby Street Brownie manager and starter Hildebrand were ejected after arguing with umpire Steve Basil. Hildebrand was chased in the sixth.

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Wimbledon seeds set Moody a top favorite in women's draw

London June 15 Helen Wills Moody heads the Wimbledon field as the top seed in the women's tournament opening Monday. Seedings place Moody and Alice Marble at the front, with Jadwiga Jedrzejowska and Hilda Krahwinkel also high. several notable players are listed among the early favorites.

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