Nut Busters Fall Short In Tight Fair Grounds Tilt
The Nut Busters lost 5 2 to the Coalwood Robins at Fair Grounds amid rain delays. Pitcher Swift held Nut Busters to four hits as Nidiffer’s Robins rallied in the sixth and final frames for the win, while Smiley’s lineup threatened late but could not overcome the deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NUT Busters
Gomlwood Robins
Fair Grounds
Bluefield
Jess Nidiffers
Coalwood Robins
M-Nowell
Swift
Southern Collegian
Nidiffer
Vandenung
George Smiley
Nat Busters
Robins
Hobby Snead
Jupitiver Pluvius
Coalwood
Jess
Nichiffer
Groseclose
Gamage
Gammage
Camper
Baxter
Hagy
Smiley
Vandenburg
Orew
Candler
Penny
Bassenbach
Boskskopf
Colnwood
Williamson
Peck
Hagg
Henderson
Grissom
Johnny Bishop
Short
Wolvender
Van
Snead
Robin
Bill Peck
Richards and Kinsey win doubles at Eastbourne
Vincent Richards and Howard Kinsey won four set doubles at De vonshire Park beating Charles H. Kingsley and George R. C. Crole-Rees 6-4 3-6 6-3 7-5. Richards also defeated C. G. N. Turnbull 6-2 6-4 6-4 and Kinsey beat H. W. Austin 6-3 2-6 6-2 6-1 in singles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastbourne
England
Vincent Richards
Howard Kinsey
Devonshire Park
Charles H. Kingsley
George R. C. Crole-Rees
Richards
C. G. N. Turnbull
Kinsey
H. W. Austin
Haste Wins Fairmount Derby In Thrilling Finish
J E Widner's Haste ridden by Karl Sande nosed Baggenbaggage to win the $25,000 Fairmount Derby at Collinsville. Boot-to-Boot faded to third after leading early. Rock Man pressed for a closer. Track record time 2 03 5 with a $30,975 purse. winner's share $25,725.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collinsville
J. E. Widener
Haste
Karl Sande
K E. R. Bradley
Baggenbaggage
Bradley
Lovely Manners Wins Harold Stakes at Latonia
Latonia Kentucky June 19 Lovely Manners a juvenile colt by Sweep Sourize won the Harold stakes by a length and a half over General Haldeman. Sport Trail finished third. The race paid 7980 to the winning owner and was run in 1 06 4 5 for five and a half furlongs. Colonel F E Bradley colors led in the Inquirer Handicap with Barcola nipping Rhinock by a head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latonia
Lovely Manners
Sweep-Sourize
General Haldeman
Sport Trail
F E. R. Bradley
Inquirer
Barcola
Rhinock
Helen
Babe
Ave
Wingfield Pitches Red Sox to Victory
Cleveland fell 8 to 3 as Wingfield outpitched Levsen and Kerr while Russell exited early. Todt powered Boston with a homer two doubles and a single, and Rigney and Regan shined defensively amid the decisive win in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingfield
RED Sox
Cleveland
Russell
Levsen
Karr
Boston
Texas
Todt
Rigney
Regan
R. H. E.ton
Gaston
Kerr, Levsen and
Myatt
Laufer Beats German and Hungarian Freestylers in Berlin
Walter Laufer of Cincinnati won two swimming races defeating Germany's Heineth of Leipzig and Hungary's top freestyle swimmer in the 200 metre and 1000 metre events. The American clocked 2 25 for 200 metres and 15 37 for 1000 metres. Laufer and teammate Russell Webb, also of Cincinnati, set to race Erich Rademacher and other German stars in tomorrow's meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Walter Laufer
Cincinnati
Laufer
Heineth
Leipsic
Russell Webb
Erich Rademacher
Middle Atlantic League Scores Report
Cumberland open with 1 0 win over Scottdale while Jeanette defeats Johnstown 1 0. Uniontown tops Clarksburg 1 0 and Wheeling and Fairmont finish 7 1.
Reds Grab Both Nds Double Bill
Reds beat Phillies 8 to 4 in the nightcap after taking the opener. Critz starred with two base hits, and Friberg hit a three bagger. Mokan homered for Cincinnati as May and Dean split mound duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REDS
Dean
R. Crore
Philadelphia
Critz
Picinich
Walker
Nixon
Grimes
Roush
Henline
Friberg
Mokan
Pipp
May
Emmer
Haber
Dressen
Cincinnati
Willoughby
McCormick
Pfirman
Reardon
Cards Take A DoubleHeader From Braves
The St. Louis Cardinals sweep the Boston Braves winning both games of a twin bill 4 to 6 and 3 to 2. Haines shut out Boston in game one and Herman Bell held off a late Yankee rally in game two while Thevenow’s play stood out for St. Louis. First game final St. Louis 4 Boston 6. Second game final St. Louis 3 Boston 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
St. Louis Cardinals
Haines
Braves
Herman Bell
Cardinals
St. Louis
Brilant
R. H.E. St. Louis
O'Farrell
Benton
Vargas
Taylor
R.H.E. St. Louis
H. Bell
Warwick
Genewich
Gibson
Jess Petty Shines in Box and Bat for Brooklyn
Brooklyn defeated Chicago 7 to 1 as Jess Petty pitched effectively allowing four scattered hits and drove in four runs with two doubles. Petty helped Brooklyn win the final game of the series, securing three wins in four games against Chicago in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
N. Y
Jess Petty
Cubs
Petty
Chicago
Hartnett
Neil
Rocky Kansas to defend lightweight title in Chicago bout
Rocky Kansas of Buffalo New York will defend his lightweight title against Sammy Mandell of Rockford Illinois on July 3 at the White Sox baseball park. The match marks the first under Illinois boxing commission sanction and proceeds go to a gymnasium at Mooseheart Orphanage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rocky Kansas
Buffalo
N. Y
Sammy Mandell
Rockford
Ills
White Sox
Illinois Boxing Commission
James Mullens
Loyal Order of Moose
Order
Mooseheart
Beavers Ready for Next Season Amid Eligibility Checks
Beavers coach Dick Nebinger reports most of last year’s squad cleared scholastic exams with seven ineligible. Captain Snecker and core players remain, while Welch High lists many eligible names for next year. Also notes on hustling athletes, local golf and tennis updates, and regional baseball happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beavers
Dick Nebingers
White Beaver
Nebinger
Lars
Snecker
BuscNeer
Dan Goodykoontz
Wes Willis
Jap Corvin
Doggie Do
Clarence Doyle
Rocco Marchitelli
Henry Barley
Isadore Offa
Eugene Downs
Billy Perry
Clarence Bradberry
Mack Day
Johnnie Hurt
Lucien Wilson
Kermit Hunter
George Switzer
George Leckie
James Lega
Adolph Bary
Vernon Jones
Paul Fleenor
Cecil McKensey
Joe Motley
Paul Valloway
Marvin Propst
Joe Stevens
Frank Barber
Herman Mee
John Jackson
Arthur McC
Ring Bested by Kremer in Duel
In New York on June 19 Pittsburg beat the Giants 4 to 2 as Kremer bested Ring in a pitching duel. Gooch homered with one on in the fifth and Meusel joined with a ninth inning circuit. George Kelley was out with an injury from yesterday’s game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburg
Giants
Kremer
Ring
Barnes
Gooch
Meuse
George Kelley
Snyder
K. Pittsburg
Moore
Wright
Frisch
Meusel
Waner
Grantham
Pitt
Tigers Bunch Hits to Defeat Athletics
Detroit beats Philadelphia 5 to 3 in a game highlighted by Cobb Day as Nap Cobb collected two hits and scored twice. Lefty Grove pitched for Philadelphia while Engle and Galloway mishaps aided Detroit as Davis closed the game for Holloway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
Detroit
Philadelphia
Rhe
Grove
Cochrane
Holloway
Dauss
Woodall
Helen Wills Skips Wimbledon Return
London reports Helen Wills will not play in Wimbledon this year arriving from Paris with her mother. She plans to practice on the courts during the tournament while Mary Browne takes her place and other fans greet the California star. Mrs Wills says Helen is disappointed but will be back to her old form soon and will not participate in tournament play before leaving for the United States next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Helen Wills
Paris
Mary Browne
Wills
California
Indianapolis Leads Inclearing Wins In Doubleheader
In a baseball stand courier, Indianapolis beat Kansas City 5 to 4 in the first game and won 2 to 1 in the second. Toledo dropped a 0 to 2 tilt with St Paul. Columbus fell 3 to 4 against Minneapolis in ten innings, and Louisville defeated Milwaukee 8 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Toledo
St. Paul
Columbus
Minneapolis
Louisville
Milwaukee
Whitney Stable Sweeps Two Stakes at Aqueduct
Harry Payne Whitney's stable claimed both featured races at Aqueduct. Macaw, bay son of Peter Pan, won the Queens County Handicap in a sensational finish with Navigator second and Nedana third. The victory carried $8,150. Wichmount took the Hudson Stakes, Saxon led briefly with Revolver third. five furlongs in 1 00 1 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry Payne
Whitney
Aqueduct
Macaw
Peter Pan
Wally Flinders
Navigator
Nedana
Rancocas
Wichmount
Saxon
Revolver
McAttee
Hagen Catches Abe Mitchell To Win Rearguard Golf Contest
Walter Hagen came from behind to beat Abe Mitchell in a seventy-two hole match at Webbridge England. Hagen won two up with one to play and claimed unofficial world championship status with the largest stake money ever wagered on a golf match. The finish featured Hagen sinking a final two on the seventy-first hole after Mitchell’s risky play faltered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webbridge
England
Abe Mitchell
Walter Hagen
Hagen
Detroit
Mitchell
Bol
Evening Standard
Maren
Michell
Eres
Dogayers Team to Play Locals at Glenwood Park
This afternoon at Glenwood Park the Radford-Pulaski team meets the Nut Busters in a 3 o clock clash. The teams have tied twice previously and both games were called or ended 2 2. Doc Ayres may start for Radford-Pulaski while Smiley awaits his choice for the Busters. Huck Ellison of V P 1 is due to bolster the Nut Busters while a new umpire is promised for the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nut Busters
Radford-Pulaski
Glenwood Park
Gary
Coalwood
Gary Orchard
Fairgrounds
Live Wires
Chick Smith
Phillip
Smileymen
Chick
Doc Ayres
Smiley
Virginians
Bond
Handley
Virginia Tech
Huck Ellison
V. P
Basance
The
Southern Association Score Notes From New Orleans
New Orleans hosts an S A game day weathered by rain with a tie ending sixth inning. Little Rock and Birmingham finish 5 to 6 in a damp contest. Memphis defeats Atlanta 2 to 1 while Chattanooga and Nashville face wet conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Mobile
Memphis
Atlanta
Little Rock
Birmingham
Chattanooga-Nashville
International League Scores Roundup
Rochester defeated Jersey City 4 to 6 while Syracuse lost 0 to 7 against Newark. Buffalo beat Reading 12 to 1, then Reading won 7 to 6 over Buffalo in seven innings by agreement. Toronto edged Baltimore 4 to 3, with a second game 10 to 2 in seven innings by agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Jersey City
Syracuse
Newark
Buffalo
Reading
Toronto
Baltimore
Bluefield Golfers Target WV Championship at White Sulphur
Bluefield players plan to attend the thirteenth annual West Virginia championship at White Sulphur Springs July 5 to July 9. Favorites include Forest McNeil Denymore Shute and Dr. Rixey, with Rocky Schorr entering the professional bracket. The Greenbrier course offers a 7200 plus yard test with varied greens and deep bunkers as the 1926 event unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
West Virginia
White Sulphur Springs
Mone
Forest McNeil
Clarksburgs
Wheeling
White Sulphur
Denymore Shute
Huntington
Shute
Dr. Rixey
Rocky Schorr
Bluefield Country Club
Rocky
Schorr
Kentucky
Barrow
Browns rout Coveleskie to beat Washington Senators
In St Louis on June 19 the Browns defeated the Senators 9 to 4. Durst singled with bases loaded in the third, scoring Rice and Melillo as Schang doubled to bring in McManus and Durst. Coveleskie lasted until the third inning before giving way to Morrell and Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
St. Louis Browns
Coveleskie
Washington Senators
Durst
Rice
Melillo
Schang
McManus
van Giler
Wellington
Morrell
Ferguson and
Ruel
van Gilder
Gleason Wins Laurel Speedway 100 Mile Dirt Track Race
Jimmie Gleason of Philadelphia won the 100 mile dirt track speedway race at Laurel, Md., averaging almost 105 mph. He also captured the 50 mile event while Tom Reed of Philadelphia won the 25 mile opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel
Jimmie Gleason
Philadelphia
Gleason
Tom Reed
Also Mentioned on This Page
Smiley- Men
Connolly
AB. R. H. C. A. E. Penny
Welder
Rockskopf
Dunkle
Ae Eee
Penncah
NUT Busters P
Basenh
Camper E
Vendenburg
Penny Andler
Wift
Boot To Boot
Pirates
Phils
Jakie May
Einnnati
Posittea
dJakie May
Donohue
Hargraves
Knight
AB. R
A.E Dressen
Christensen
Breester
Scenesces
Pieinich
Jonnard
Diann
Heniine Ae
Athettes
Denny Moore
Blue Grays
Blue- Grays
Billy Fox
Park Board
George Yeager
Yeager
Jerry Freeman
Fox
Freeman
Welch
Princeton
Matoaka
Alairkwood
Pete Barnum
Parkersburg
Pete
Wayne Wright
Wayne
William Jennings Bryan
Florida
Rube Stone
Wilkes-Barre
Stone
Gus Lindburg
Shamokin
Kid
Hardison
Welch Daily News
Georgia
Lefty Thomas
Don Rutherford
Quincey
Gary Player
Bob Sanders
H. W. Straley
Tommy Main
Dudley Hutcherson
Straley
Vic Sorrell
Toronto Leafs
Sorrel
Vic
Blue Gray
Priets
Carey
Cuyler
Asso
Terry
Til Yeon
Sessose
Farrell
Mueller
Florence
Sone Wwe
Barnes le Pe Aeccccs
Wimbledon
American Association
Whitney Stables
Geat
Backer
Dogayers
Glenwood
By Sidney Smith
Sony Auth
Southern Association
International League
Browns
Senators
Laurel Speedway
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!