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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1940

Page

8

Giants Rally Past Reds In Seventeen Hitters Tie Win

New York Giants beat Cincinnati Reds 4 2 in a late rally after falling behind. Babe Young and Danning sparked a sixth inning surge with singles and Ott's double scoring both, as Mel Ott and Bill Jurges backed starter Harry Gumbert. Gumbert held Reds to six hits through six frames before the Giants closed it out.

New York New York Giants Paul der Cincinnati Reds Reds Giants Derringer Babe Young Danning Mel Ott Bill Jurges Harry Gumbert Werber Sormick Whitehead Moore M. McCormick Snyder Wentzel Ryals Seigert T. Mounts Grounder Logan Canton Blue Grays Jay Ferrell Dan Urick Sir Peter Jordan Mihalic Charley

Bluefield Battles Logan Indians In Doubleheader Split

Bluefield and Logan split a doubleheader at Bowen Field in a tense night of baseball. The Blue Grays rallied to win the nightcap 7 5 after trailing 5 4 in ten innings, while Logan won the opener 5 4 in extra frames as both teams battled injuries and poor curses.

Logan Bowen Field Gehrman Rescue Act Blue Grays Logan Indians Bluefield Williamson Bluefie Lax Logan Ean Sorrell Eeeomee Marvin Ning Marvin Lorenz Nick McKay Johnny Fessler Skipper Sorrell

Dahlgren a baseball genius who hid in plain sight

The author argues that Ellsworth Babe Dahlgren of the Yankees is an overlooked defensive first baseman with rare range and iron reliability. He notes Dahlgren’s faultless fielding, ability to handle throws from all angles, and pivotal plays such as saving Joe Cronin from errors, while acknowledging he was not a power hitter.

Ellsworth Babe” Dahlgren Yankees Hal Chase Chase Fred Tenney Prank Chance Cap Anson Sister Terry Judge Grimm Dahlgren Dolph Camilli Lanne Boston Joe Cronin Joe Cronin Jimmy Foxx Ellsworth Dahlgren

Brooklyn Dodgers Hammer Pirates 10-8 in NL clash

The Dodgers defeated the Pirates 10 to 8 as Brooklyn surged with a ten-run burst from the second through fifth innings on 12 hits led by Pete Coscarart and Phelps homering with one on in the third.Baltimore, June 21. The Phillies lift to a 6 to 8 loss behind Tum To Page Twelve.

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Williamson Red Team Beats Opponent Despite Two-Hit Effort

In Williamson West Virginia on June 21 Jim Akers pitched a two hit game for the Red team as they battled opponent to a victory. The display reflected strong hitting and solid defense behind Akers in a tightly contested contest.

Lucky Williamson Williamson W. Va Jim Akers Williamson Red

Beau Bell Homer Wins for Tribe

Cleveland relishes Beau Bell’s eighth inning homer as the Indians beat Boston 7 to 4 for their eighth win in nine. Bell drove in three and provided the decisive blow after Boston tied the score at 4 4. Attendance around 12 000 on Ladies Day saw Cleveland pull away late in the game.

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Yankees Blast Tigers 12 to 7 in 17-Hit Offensive Display

The New York Yankees defeated Detroit 12 to 7 after a 17-hit assault against four Tigers pitchers. Red Rolfe had four hits and a double while contributing to the comeback, ending Detroit’s five-game stretch and keeping the Yankees from falling behind.

Detroit New York Yankees Tigers Evic Yanks Red Rolfe Ae Keller Waee Steve

Hudson Halts Brown Streak in St. Louis Classic

Sid Hudson, a 24 year old rookie pitcher, tames the Brown batting streak as the game shifts momentum. Judnich drives in a run and sets up key plays while the visitors face an early deficit. Turn to page twelve for full recap.

Souls Sid Hudson Wait Judnich

Deacon Parsons Introduces New Cannonball Service

In Charleston on June 21 Deacon Parsons showcased a new cannonball service and Fred Kellmeyer of Wheeling exited the state in a tennis tournament quarter final. Huntington's 19 year old advanced to the semi finals while Reed from Huntington fell 6-2. Miller advanced to quarter finals with Parkersburg. Luke holds a 6-3 winning record and on June 14 defeated Cincinnati Reds with a two hitter. President Ford Prick cleared Bob Bowman of the Cardinals in relation to Medwick incident with no evidence of intentional harm.

Charleston W. Va Deacon Parsons Fred Kellmeyer Wheeling Kellmeyer Huntington West Virginia Aime Parsons Celunaver Duke Unisteady Miller Tickle Reed Hunrik Parkersburg Luke Cincinnati Reds Ford Prick National League Bob Bowman Cardinals Medwick Bowman

Luke Hamlin Desertes After MacPhail Cussing

Brooklyn reports Luke Hamlin left the Dodgers after a confrontation with Larry MacPhail. The 20 game winner last season was absent from the Brooklyn beach amid tensions over Medwick handling. MacPhail reportedly warned Hamlin to go home in a hurry, signaling a potential major loss for the Dodgers.

Brooklyn Brooklyn Dodget Nossir Luke Hamlin Flatbush Fusileers Larry MacPhail Hamlin Broklyn Beach MacPhail Joe Medwick Luke Erin Fintasine Dodgers Vinches

Powermen edge Ward in softball duel a close affair

Powermen narrowly defeated Ward as both teams pitched well. Wards produced key hits in the late innings while Powermen's offense pressured the defense. An important HS game is set for 6:30 p.m. at Bees Avenue with Sen requesting no-custody notes.

Bee Aneet Sen Smith Ferrell Linkour Kirk Asnress

Wheeling Woman Suffers Upset in Tennis Match

Charleston reports an upset in a tennis match with a 6-1 6-2 victory over Wheeling's Mrs. Wright as John FP. ment. advanced to the last round amid net play.

Charleston W. Va Wheeling

Riggs Overpowers Van Horn in Chicago Clay Trials

In Chicago on June 21, Bob Riggs used a forcing game to qualify for men’s singles. San upset second seed Helen Bernhard of York in the women’s singles semifinal 6-4, while Charles Hare defeated an opponent 7-9 3-6 6-0 6-4.

Chicago Riggs San Helen Bernhard York Charles Hare

American Association City Six, Milwaukee

Local brief notes the American Association standings with Milwaukee city team six listed in a summary among others. No additional details or context provided in the fragment.

Louis to Meet Tony-Mak Nod After Tough Bout

New York reports Louis survived a brutal eight rounder against Two-Ton and Maxie Jacobs with facial injuries. Louis required eight stitches to his left eye and planned tonsil surgery. promoter Al Weill vows another title bid if Louis defeats Arturo first. Gate receipts totaled about $140,050 from the 47 fights.

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National League Scores From Cincinnati and New York

In Cincinnati New York Turner 3 Lohrman 3 tied. Pittsburgh edged Carleton 1 0. St Louis faced Boston Warneke 4 six Javery 0 2 in a set of league games.

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Washington at LeLeonard Nineteen Forty Six game

Washington faces LeLeonard in a listed matchup with Shane and Auber noted in the box. Harder and Bagby are cited with win loss records for the opposing team.

Washington Leonard Oer Shane Auber Bietriga Harder Bagby

Regional Scores Report

Akron beat Portsmouth 9 to 1 while Dayton defeated Youngstown 6 to 5 and Charleston edged Canton 6 to 6 in a Midland Atlantic scoring roundup with teams listed in terse results.

Akron Portsmouth Youngstown Dayton Canton ChArleston

International League scores report and Southern Association update

The record shows Newark 9 against Montreal 1 with a 52 to 9 tally for an unspecified pitcher or player named Gugenee. Jersey City 9, Buffalo 3. Southern Association results include Nashville 4 over Birmingham 2, New Orleans 12 over Knoxville 5, and Mamphia 1 in the context of Shel Ss.

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