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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1940

Page

9

Louis Fights Godoy Tonight In 11th Defense At Yankee Stadium

Joe Louis meets Arturo Godoy in a scheduled 15 round world heavyweight title defense at Yankee Stadium tonight. About 30,000 spectators expected with a gross gate over 150000 dollars. Louis to receive 40 percent, Godoy 17 percent. Weather threats may push the bout to a postponement. broadcast via WJZ NBC Blue.

Louis Godoy Feder News Max Schmeling Primo Carnera Joe Louis Fistiana Yankee Stadium Arturo Godoy Chile Arturo South America Louis Harkins Wjz-Nbc Blue New York

Open golf tournament ends in playoff after tie at 296

In a state open final, competitors Browning and Perry tied at 296 with Charleston and Huntington leaders close behind. Sam Swing won $140 after a 19th hole playoff, edging out Kermit Taylor and others as final scores ranged into the mid 290s.

Ar- Guyan Browning Johnny Jav Sore Charleston Perry Taylor Hun Eats Zard Sam William Swing Hunt Logan Mn Javine Hauser Park Kermittee T. Taylor Huntington Steve Jako Qeuntevile Daven Charleston Warard Wilkinson Roy Virda Clarkabore

Browns Defeat Red Sox in Second Win of Season

Browns beat the Boston Red Sox 6 to 4 in St Louis for their second win against Boston and fourth overall. Judnich hit a home run and had multiple hits, while Finney drove in runs with three RBIs. Hash and Cramer contributed infield plays, and Lawson earned the win with Hubbard and Rue assisting. Attendance was 1,768.

St. Louis Browns Red

Fred Pendleton Ends Sports Writing Career at Welch Daily News

Fred Pendleton, longtime Welch Daily News sports writer and contributor, retires this week to enter advertising with the Welch paper. The West Virginia scribes mourn his departure, noting his wit, battles with rivals, and influence on McDowell County sports and state coverage.

Fred Pendleton Welch Daily News Welch Fred McDowell County West Virginia Currence Conals Peter Tex Stuart Welch Miner

Top ranking stars advance in chapel hill tennis event

Harris Alee of Chapel Hill defeated an opponent 7-6 6-1 6-2 to reach the finals. Miss Marble edged Mary Arnold of Los Angeles 7-5 6-3 to reach the women’s singles final, while Everett beat Prusoff to advance in the men’s draw amid other results from the tournament.

Harris Alee Chapel Hill WN. C Mean Miss Marble Mary Arnold Los Angeles Ted Everett Henry Prusoff Prusoff Beatie Fomeees Peents Desaan Nie de Naan Bee den McNeie Nated Jack

Frick to Open Baseball Probe After Medwick Incident

National League president will study actions by the league and the Dwyer office after Medwick concussion. Frick spent hours interviewing players including Durocher Mize and Martin while Bowman and Brd fans awaited the hearing. He defended the probe as addressing possible intent and cited two St. Louis players in support.

Bob Bowman Brooklyn Cardinals St. Louis Madwick Medwick Deliberathrew Bluefield Joe Senanih Ned Sles Otin Bowman Ae York Pond C. Fk Joe Medwick St. Louis Cardsnas National League William O'Dwyer Frick Leo Durocher Johnny Mize Cardinal Martin Larry Broklyn

Railroads Beat Powermen Eight to Four

The Railroads defeated the Powermen eight to four yesterday. The Bramwell and Butternut teams play today at Wade, keeping the Powermen in a tie for first after their second loss.

Bramwell and Butternut Wade

International League Notes: Newark Game Rain Delay

In the West Jersey 61st game post, rain interrupted play near Newark. Coverage notes a 1-12 scoring anomaly and a seven innings focus as the contest faced weather disruption.

West F Jersey Newark Cs. Focueetar

Old Time Feud Rasslers Live Show at Sportarena

Promoter Ralph Weinberg brings another weekly wrestling card to Bluefield at Sportarena tonight. Ladies enter free as Cowboy Whitey Grove meets John Flanigan Ports mouth Va in the main event. Supporting bout features Honest Tom Mahoney against Chif Chewicki the redskin. Grovo and Flannigan are also billed in a tense pairing as fans anticipate a rowdy confrontation.

Beene Honest Tom Mahoney Chif Chewicki

Brooklyn Stops Cardinals in a Loud Norton Park crowd

Brooklyn defeats St. Louis 7 to 4 as Wyatt leads with six hits in a 31,249 attendance game. Cards and Dodgers meet as Owen and Lanier contribute, while Camilli and Lavagetto add key at bats.

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Pirates Move Into Sixth Place in NL

Boston on June 19, a heavy shower preceded a Pirates win that moved Pittsburgh into sixth in the National League. Right-hander gave the Bees little support as the Pirates scored five times, aided by strong relief pitching to stifle Boston's offense. The Bees' Dick suffered his first defeat in five starts as Pittsburgh kept ahead late in the game.

Boston Pirates Boston Bees Bees Errickson Cinchat

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