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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1941

Page

7

Yankees Rally to Beat Indians for Eighth Straight

New York Yankees triumphed 6 to 4 over Cleveland as a three run eighth inning rally sealed the win. Joe Dimaggio extended his hitting streak to 29 games while Vernon Gomez and Milnar were locked in a pitching duel before the decisive stanza.

Yanks Chukker DiMaggio Judson Bailey New York New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Cleveland Joe Dimaggio Vernon Gomez Yankees A Milner Indians Lou Boudreau Bill Dickey Ray Mack Frank Crosetti Robert E. Walsh

Welch Miners edge Welch in Booster Night thriller

Vernon Bickford walked in the winning run in the ninth as the Welch Miners rallied past Bluefield 4 3 at Bowen Field before about 1000 fans. Ralph Eakin fanned fifteen and held Welch to three runs through eight, but Bickford’s wild pitches set up the decisive walk and Logan WVa pitcher Carter earned his seventh win in relief later.

America Vernon Bickford Welch Miners Bluefield Bowen Field Ralph Eakin Fincastle McDowell County Ralph Welch Eakin Bickford Ball Park White House Bakin Mountain State Mister Eakin Eakins Don Triner Vanilla Triner Bass Dejarnett Dejarnette O’maley Stopski Butch the Mercer Butcher Fred Neisler Neisler Elliott Brown Baugh Baughn Laisie Don Tuiner Limpert Prat Bell ‘Peme Bill Averette Er Ase

Broadway Fight Mob Gathers for Louis Conn Big Show

The fight mob swarms Broadway ahead of the Louis versus Conn heavyweight title on Wednesday. Promoter Jacobs expects 40,000 fans and big gate as both fighters finish training in New Jersey towns. Louis is a 2 to 5 favorite. Conn predicts a knockout or decision, amid heavy fanfare and betting chatter.

Broadway Mike Sid Feder New York Joe Louis Billy Conn Jacobs’ Beach Phillies Louis Greenwood Lake Conn Pompton Lakes Mike Jacobs Lucas Joe Billy Rac Dempsey Jim Braddock

Unclear sports results from yesterday and today games

Yesterday results show Chicago 2 and Nega Becton with unclear output. Today schedules list New York at Pittsburgh and other matchups with incomplete team names and records. Streaming OCR errors make precise teams unclear.

Chicago Nega Becton Pi ‘Shar Spanston New York Pittsburgh Ve. Bewell Brooklyn Wyatt Ve. Lee Boston Sanaa Tebecena Ve. Derringer Philadelphia A Louis Ve. M. Cooper

Pastor Wins Heavy Trial in Washington June Night

The report notes Pastor Hopeful prevailing in a heavy trial in Washington on June 16. It records weighted scores with Hopeful at 119 3 4 and Scott at 181, detailing the bout and outcome.

Pastor Winsashington Scott

Salica Defeats Forte to Retain Bantam Crown

Lou Salica retains the world bantam title by beating Forte. The column discusses how missing key players could shift pennant races, highlighting Greenberg York Cronin and Williams as pivotal for Detroit Cleveland Boston and Chicago White Sox. It cites the White Sox as a strong dark horse capable of losing two stars yet remaining competitive.

Lou Salica Forte Martin New York East Elm Street Cleveland Boston Detroit Hank Greenberg Rudy York Greenberg Tiger York Bobber Jeff Heath Indians Feller Heath Imreves Os Yankees Joe DiMaggio Bill Dickey Joe Gordon Chicago White Op

Salica Retains Bantam Title in Comeback Victory

In Philadelphia at Shibe Park Lou Salica of Brooklyn retained his bantamweight crown with a 15 round unanimous decision over challenger Tommy Forte before 14 500 fans. Salica weathered Forte’s fifth round onslaught and dominated the later rounds delivering sharp jabs to claim the title.

Philadelphia Lou Salica Brooklyn Tommy Forte Shibe Park Salica Forte Porte Eddie Loughran Harry Laskey Irving Kutcher Loughran Laskey Galica Kitcher

Incomplete Sports Box Score Recap

Fragmented lines show team abbreviations and scores for multiple games. Details are garbled with unclear team names and locations, making it impossible to determine final results or participants.

Cincinnati Reds Sign Penny Schoolboy Star

Cincinnati Reds announce the signing of a penny schoolboy star pitcher from Jonathan High School. Reds vice president Frank Lane reported the acquisition after the player pitched several no hitters for his high school team.

Cincinnati Reds Penny Schoolboy Cincinnati Johanity High School Reds Frank Lane

National Open leaders fade needed for wins says Wood

Craig Wood, defending national open champion, argues that champions fade their shots and that Ben Hogan must learn to fade to contend on narrow fairways. He cites Johnny Goodman as the only hooker who won the national open and notes Open courses favor accuracy over distance.

New York Special News Service Craig Wood Wood Ben Hogan Johnny Goodman Ben Hogan Ricky Sarazen Shute Picard Little Nelson

Giants Top Reds 6–0 Behind Lohrmans Five-Hit Effort

New York Giants defeated Cincinnati Reds 6 to 0 as Bill Lohrman pitched seven solid innings and Gilants drew nine free passes. Johnny Vander Meer struggled with control issuing four walks before leaving, while Gene Thompson and others contributed early runs to give New York a comfortable lead.

Cincinnati Bill Lohrman Giants Cincinnati Reds Bill Willey Gilants Johnny Vander Meer Reds Deacon Will Johnny Gene Thompson Gene Lehrman New York Rucker Pomeare Oiceeccesees Young Iboom Arnovich J Moore Orengo Whitehead Lohrman Werber Goodman McCormick Koy Lombardi Weert Waner Eof Frey Thompson Moore Rune Ott Lombardi Vander Meer Lorhman Th Son Beggs

Cubs Edge Phillies 3 1 Behind Mooty Pitched Win

Chicago defeats Philadelphia 3 to 1 as Jake Mooty shines on the mound for the Cubs. Babe Dahlgren joins in early defense and offense, with contributions from Dant Een and Tot Presswell in the late innings to seal the victory.

CUBS Phillies Chicago Youngs Jake Mooty Philadelonia Phils Babe Dahlgren Boston Braves Aerem Danteen Theen Tot Presswell Mooty Phils Page Eigint

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