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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1939

Page

21

Wooderson Finishes Last in Princeton Mile Race Debacle

Sydney Wooderson, the diminutive Briton, finished last in the Princeton invitation mile amid a late stretch bump by Rideout. The crowd of 30 000 watched a slow field of five as Wooderson faltered and fell back, with Warne Rideout claiming the three quarter mile event and Venzke, MacMillan, and McCluskey among other notables in a subdued meet. Public reaction in Britain called the result foul and lamented the setback to the famed runner.

Princeton N. J Wooderson Eee Een Cme Herb Tumse Wate Tess John Ga Ye New York Ac Dent Edward Burrowes, Jr Erf Wo Borican Warne Rideout Blaine Gene Venzke Leslie MacMillas Joe McCluskey New Y Sir George de George Great Britain Sydney Wooderson

Don Mc Neill Upsets Riggs In Net Final

Paris reports Don Mc Neill of Oklahoma City ranked 13th defeated Riggs 6-0 6-3 to win the singles. He then teamed with Charles Harris to beat Adam Baworowsky and Janeey e638 10 ski of Poland in doubles, moving him into the next round against seven French players.

Paris Don Mc Neill Oklahoma City Charles Harris Palm Beach Fla Adam Baworowsky Janeey

Elty Retail Seeks Tax Cut for Independent Grocers

The Elty Retail group urged the council to reduce the annual tax by 10 dollars for independent grocers. Local merchants argue the levy strains small businesses and request swift consideration.

the Elty Retail Council

Trojan Goliath Dominate A A A Meet At USC

USC dominated the National Collegiate track day piling 86 points to win for the fifth straight year as 30 000 fans cheered. Stanford and Notre Dame runners plus Pete Gore and John Woodruff claimed titles while Jeffrey of Stanford and Berini of USC starred in sprints and the mile. Stanford finished second with 46 points.

Los Angeles Calif University of Southern California Colossus A. A Dean Cromwell Trojans Jeffrey Stanford Capdashes Ican Er Rice Notre Dame Pete Gore Stanford John Woodruff Pit Louis Berini Suthern California

Blue-Grays Averages in Michigan Triumph

The Blue-Grays led by Watson produced 31 points as Michigan dominated the scoring. Hurdler Wolcott scored all of Rice's points, highlighting a standout performance amid the miscues and team efforts.

Michigan Watson Hurdler Wolcott Rice

Major Bowles Returns to Welch After Athletics Tryout

Welch West Virginia June 17 Major Bowles pitcher for the Welch Miners returned home after a tryout with the Philadelphia Athletics in Philadelphia. Connie Mack plans Bowles to join the A’s later likely at season end. He may pitch for Welch Sunday against Williamson Red Birds. Bowles was not retained by Philadelphia due to a player limit rule this week.

Welch W. Va Philadelphia Philadelphia Athletics Charles Williamson Red Birds

Freeman Graham Collision Headlines Wrestler Card

Freeman and Graham clash in a marquee match as the main event on a card headlined by Tommy Or Toore versus Matros Kirlenko The Russian Hercules This marks Graham and Freeman as two of the fiercest villains in the sport fans expect a furious bout between them. Local readers anticipate a strong draw and cash customer turnout.

Herbie Freeman New York Joosh Toughy Roy Graham Graham-Freeman Tommy Toore Matros Kirlenko Hercules Tech

Powermen Lead Softball Standings in First Half

The Powermen top the first half schedule leading the city league standings with a decisive margin. Key club performances and upcoming games set the tone for the second half as teams jostle for the top position.

Powermen

Strongest Fellows in the Me Mate My Bey With O Toole

An OCR fragment notes admission details with phrases about free entry for certain individuals linked to O Toole and named groups. The garbled text limits clarity on event, venue, or date but implies a heads up for complimentary admission.

O'Toole Ne Eadies

Dunkleberger Wins Southern Golf Championship

Nashville Tenn June 17 Bob Dunkleberger captured the Southern golf championship in a decisive victory. Local and visitors witnessed a strong performance as Dunkleberger led from the front with precise drives and steady putting to clinch the title.

Dodgers Trade for Schott, Sington Sent to Laueville

Brooklyn Dodgers acquire pitcher Gene Schott on waiver from the Phillies and immediately release outfielder Fred Sington to Lauteville of the American Association. Schott, known as a sinker ball specialist, began his stint with Brooklyn.

Chicago Brooklyn Dodgers Gene Schott Philad Hia Phillies Fred Sington Lauteville American Association Schott

Blue Grays Win Coast-to-Coast Mountain State Contest

Blue Grays beat the Colonels 6 to 3 in a mountain state league clash. Bases loaded in the sixth sparked a key two RBI hit followed by another two base hit driving in two more runs. Ashland and Oolridge contributed on defense and offense as the rally produced six runs.

Colonels Poe Boehringer

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