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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1941

Page

7

White Sox EDGE Yankees 8 7 IN WILD SEE-SAW GAME

Chicago White Sox snap New York Yankees eight game win streak with an 8 to 7 victory at New York. Char Keller homered for the Sox who piled 11 hits as the Yankees used three pitchers in a wild ballgame.

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Wagering and wit flare in boxing talk between Marvel and Stubby

In a lively press box exchange, Billy Marvel bets on an Irish bowler. Stubby questions his odds as the Bomber’s speed challenges Joey Conn’s defense. Marvel sticks to the line while Stubby probes the betting mood with 16 to 5 odds on Louis.

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Reds top Boston as Hutchings shines in return

Cincinnati Reds defeated Boston 4 to 0 behind Johnny Hutchings three hit shutout relief to the world champions. Art Johnson lasted only long enough to record one out as Cincinnati built a first inning lead and pulled away with timely hits from McCormick Craft and peers. Derringer endurance allowed four walks and seven strikeouts in a solid effort.

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Joe Louis Returns to Ring in Crowded Showdown

The heavyweight champion Joe Louis readies for a big return bout in New York as fans pack Broadway and midtown hotels. Promoter and betting odds set Louis as a strong favorite over his challenger, with expectations of a lucrative payout over two million dollars if he wins. Louis, irritated by pre-fight trash talk from Billy Conn, trains harder than for his Schmeling rematch, signaling a high-stakes, mass-appeal event in a revived boxing season.

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WVU gains more home state players says Kern and Hawley

Sophomores Kern and Hawley note unpredictable plans as the West Virginia squad adds 42 players with 37 from home state and others from Pennsylvania towns nearby. A long road trip from Morgantown touched Weston Spencer Charleston Mount Hope Beckley and Bluefield before continuing to Welch Gary and Logan then returning.

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Conn Discloses Secret Engagement Might Spark Family Turmoil

Brookville holds two days after Billy knocks out Buddy Knox. Miss Smith’s father rages at the news claiming he could block the marriage since his daughter is 18. Evans says a license could be issued after June 19 and would be mailed Thursday to a Brockway physician friend of Conn.

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College basketball matchups and player pairings listed

The note lists games with team pairings and players such as Brooklyn versus Olsen, Philadelphia versus Lanier, New York versus Melton, and Boston against Vander Meer, indicating a schedule with record-like identifiers and matchups across several cities.

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American League scores and upcoming games

Yesterday the league saw Boston beat Detroit 14 to 5 and Chicago defeat New York 8 to 7. St. Louis played Washington, with Cleveland 3 Philadelphia 2 noted. today Chicago vs Lee York Lee and Detroit vs Boston Rowe and Herrin, plus Cleveland at Priesevale Smith and McCrabb.

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Welch and Tioga Triumph in Rough Baseball Showing

Welch defeats Tioga with standout home runs and timely sacrifices. Pitching by Hite and Welchs pace supports a 2 03 game time. umpires Welch and Spears.

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Mounts brothers power Indians win 3 2 over Red Birds

Williamson West Virginia June 17 The Mounts trio Willis Tennis and Lawrence led the Indians to a 3 2 Mountain State league victory over the Red Birds Willis pitched and belted a triple Logan scored in the third and Lawrence homered in the eighth with one on Petro Soven and Rice contributed for Williamson Mounts hitters combined for multiple runs in a tight game

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Huntington Aces Onels 6 to 2 in Mountain State Game

Huntington defeated Onels 6 to 2 as Colonels totaled nine hits to seven but failed to convert, Ashland catcher Red Carman went 3 for 4, while Salters had two hits each for Onels. Bumstead, Cook, Burtschy, Fleck and Carman pitched and contributed.

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Conn's Rise to Challenge Louis in Heavyweight Duel

The writer argues Billy Conn may outbox Joe Louis, noting Louis lacks power when confined and compares the matchup to Dempsey Tunney. Conn's speed and ring wizardry are praised, with Conn portrayed as Louis's potential successor and the new champion.

Mountain State League Tonight

Bluefield visits Huntington, Welch plays Williamson, and Ashland faces Logan in Mountain State League basketball games set for tonight.

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