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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1929
Page
12
The piece recalls a veteran with a strong throwing arm and sharp field instincts who staged a spring comeback, regaining his speed and hitting power after an arm ailment. It cites observers in New York and Cincinnati praising base running, strong throws, and a revived ability to throw out runners.
London June 20 Bill Tilden defeated Wilbur F. Coen Jr. 6-2 6-3 to reach the London championship semi final. Francis T. Hunter also won his match defeating Allison 6-2 6-6 to enter the semi final.
Detroit pitcher Sorrell earned his ninth win and sixth straight as the Tigers defeated Cleveland 8 to 4 in Cleveland. Averill led the Indians with three RBIs while Gehringer and Tavener contributed for Detroit. Zinn started for Cleveland and lasted seven innings.
Youn d Walsh pitched a four hit game and drove in two runs with two singles in four at bats as the Chicago White Sox beat St Louis 5 to 3 to even the series. He labored in the ninth as St Louis mounted a late rally but failed to overtake the lead.
The American League launches its first decisive series at Yankee Stadium with the New York Yankees facing Connie Mack’s Philadelphia Athletics. Babe Ruth and Bob Meusel return for New York as Pennock and Hoyt start the initial games, while Mack leans on lefty aces Grove and Walker.
At Ascot England on June 20 Reigh Count the American four year old owned by Mrs John D Hertz finished second by two lengths to Meld Walkers Invershin in the two and a half mile Gold Cup. Palais Royal II carried French support but failed to threaten. Wragg rode Reigh Count who led early and fought back before Invershin's staying power decided the outcome.
In Philadelphia the Giants captured their third straight win, beating the Phillies 11 to 6. Hubbell started unevenly but allowed no runs after the third inning, except for a homer by Hurst in the ninth. Boston Braves scored four in the third stanza to aid victory.
In Boston on June 20 the Beston Braves rallied in the third to score four runs and defeat Brooklyn 4 to 2. Maguire drove a two bagger for Boston’s lone hit off Clark in a big inning, while Brooklyn committed two errors and Clark allowed two sacrifices. Percy Jones closed out the game by retiring Glenn Wright with the tying run at first.
Tony Canzoner, former featherweight champion, signed to fight Sammy Mandell for the lightweight crown in a ten round bout at 135 pounds. The indoor Chicago Stadium contest is set for August 2 to avoid weather postponements.
Trapshooters from Southern West Virginia and Southwestern Virginia converge on Tazewell this afternoon for the third Appalachian Trapshooting league event under the Tazewell Gun Club. Regular events use 50 and 16 yard targets with 1 pm opening, followed by make up targets for interested shooters. Bluefield fan club will suspend Saturday practice to allow participation.
New London June 20 Yale holds forecast to win ahead of Harvard in tomorrow's renewal of the seventy event under blue skies turning stormy as rain or shine cannot deter the predicted Yale victory.
Harvard coach Ed Brown conceded Yale should be favorite on the Thames four mile pull while Yale coach Ed Leader warned Harvard's stamina and experience could tilt the boat race. Yale has won seven of the last eight varsity duels. The note also mentions Clifton Bridge in England.
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