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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1929

Page

11

Pittsburg Ends Chicago Streak to Tie NL Showdown

Pittsburgh beat Chicago 7 to 4 to pull level in the National League race. Kremer limited Chicago to nine hits as Grimm homered and Blake lost his tenth. Chicago’s English Cuyler and Stephenson produced key hits in a tight layout for the Cubs.

Chicago Pittsburgh Kremer Grimm Blake Cuyler Stephenson If Grimm Gonzales Torbis Cocveceeses Gonsales Root Hite Quigley

Haines Tops Reds as Cardinals Rattle Cincinnati

Haines earned his fifth straight win for the Reds today as the Cardinals crushed Cincinnati 11 to 8. The duel stayed tight until late, helping St Louis seal its fourteenth win in sixteen meetings with Cincinnati this year.

Cincinnati Haines Reds Cardinals

Four Make Perfect Scores At A P C Shoot

At the weekly A P C Gun Club event 950 shots were fired. Shooters Cockill Bivens Sale and Huddleston achieved perfect scores amid a busy range session.

A. P. C. Gun Club Cockill, Bivens, Sale Huddleston Wenon Mantind

Miller Huggins Chooses Pitcher for Yanks Phillies Final

The New York Yankees face the Philadelphia Athletics in the deciding fifth game of the series at the stadium this afternoon. Manager Miller Huggins may start veteran Tom Zachary or youngster Eddie Wells as both teams split the first four games two wins apiece. Anticipation runs high that attendance will set a record.

Anager Miller Huggins Tom Zachary Eddie Wells New York Yanks Philadelphia Athletics Yankees Babe Ruth Combs Ruth Quinn Dickey Huggins Durst Durocher Robertson Haas Lazzer Brew Miller Grabowski Athletics Cane Philapalphia Ab Rho Heimach Seoore Nadelpilla Boley Rene Lary Meusel Bi Boley

Beury Outlines Plans for 1930 West Virginia State Trapshoot

William Beury of Algoma, president of the West Virginia Trapshooting Association, outlines 1930 state shoot plans to be co hosted by the Algoma-Powhatan Crazer and Bluefield Gun clubs next June. He envisions the event as one of the association’s largest attended shoots with over two hundred participants. He led in singles at the last meet and the Henshaw memorial team race, as officers from Bluefield and other clubs coordinate preparations through January. Ground sites on Bluefield area priors selected. traps to be installed by April to finalize arrangements. Delegations from Tazewell Pocahontas and 15 affiliated clubs expected, aiming to surpass Meadow Lark standards set at Keyser.

William Beury Algoma West Virginia Trapshooting Association Algoma-Powhatan Crazer Bluefield Gun Clubs Beury State Association Keyser A. L. Smith Bluefield W. C. Snyder A. T. A. Lewns George D. Cochran Charleson John J. Lincoln Elkhorn J. O. Bailiff Mallens Co. G. Chambers Logan L. G. Kinchloe Clarksburg J. S. Arnold B. B. Ezell Charleston L. C. Rogers Parkersburg Beary West Virginia Meadow Lark

Thistle Fyrn Wins Rich Ohio Derby at Cambridge Track

Thistle Fyrn upset the field to win the $12 000 added Ohio Derby on the final day at Cambridge racing track. Dinah Did Upset finished second with Voltcar third as Black Diamond and Silverdale faded. Thistle Fyrn paid $32.30 for a $2 win ticket and $12.40 for a place, with Dinah Did paying $6.20 and $3.60 and Voltcar $2.70. twelve top thoroughbreds started on a fast track.

Cleveland Thiastle Fyrn Aainbridge Dinah Voltcar Thistle Fyrn Voltcur Black Diamond Silverdale

Mangin Wins Eastern Intercollegiate Tennis Title

Gregory Mangin of Georgetown defeated Harris Coggeshall of Grinnell 6-4 6-2 2-6 6-4 to win the singles championship. Clifford Sutter and Maurice Bayon of Tulane beat Donald Strachan and Walter Thomas of Princeton 4-8 6-4 6-3 to win the doubles title.

Mangin New York Gregory Mangin Georgetown Harris Coggeshall Grinnell Clifford Sutter Maurice Bayon Tulane Donald Strachan Walter Thomas Princeton

Golden Bears and Columbia Favored in Big Boat Race

California and Columbia enter the 32nd Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta as undefeated favorites on the Hudson at Poughkeepsie. Cornell, the dark horse, aims to recapture past prestige under coach Jim Wray as Navy seeks improvement amid strong entries from Washington Wisconsin MIT Syracuse and Pennsylvania. freshmen race at 5:15 p.m. EDT with the varsity events to follow.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Intercollegiate Rowing Association Hudson River California Columbia Washington Golden Bears Cornell Ithacans The Hudson Charles Pop) Courtney Jim Wray Big Red Navy Wisconsin Syracuse Pennsylvania Russell Er Rusty) Callow

Old Man Durr's Guesses Read Like A fortune tale

The piece lists National and American League game predictions by the so called Miracle Man of Emory and Henry fame Pedie Jackson. It notes his past as Pocahontas manager and current gridiron coach while hinting at his baseball guessing skills.

Pedie Jackson Pocahontas de Luxe Emory and Henry College Pedie Emory and Henry

Major League Baseball Scores and Schedules

American League results Cleveland beat Detroit 4 to 3. St. Louis defeated Chicago 11 to 3. Philadelphia won 7 to 3 over New York in game one and 3 to 4 in game two of 14 innings. Washington topped Boston 5 to 3 in game one 10 innings. Philadelphia at New York and Boston at Washington with Detroit at Cleveland and Chicago at St. Louis on the slate.

New York R. Roush Leach U Lindstrom Anne Terry Mogen Whitney Hem Ott Priber Thern Lind Priberg Benge Henry York Phil Boutse Ys Erry Fe Tehaer St. Louis Chicago Detroit Cleveland Washington Boston Philadelphia

National League standings and today’s matchups

National League standings show New York 12 12 and Philadelphia 6 6. Brooklyn 3 0 and Boston 0 5. St Louis 11 and Cincinnati 8. Pittsburgh 7 and Chicago 4. Today’s games feature St Louis at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at Boston, Pittsburgh at Chicago, and New York at Brooklyn.

Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis Philadelphia Boston New York Brooklyn

International League standings and results snippet

League results show multiple matchups with scores such as Toronto over Jersey City 7 to 5 and New Orleans defeating Chattanooga 12 to 1. Other scores include Wheeling 12 Cumberland 8 and Jeannette 11 Fairmont 1, with several listed teams like Reading Buffalo Baltimore Johnstown Clarksburg Pittsburgh area teams.

Johnstown Clarksburg Jeannette Fairmont Wheeling Cumberland Charleroi Scottdale

Protracted Training Ends For Paulino And Schmeling

Protracted training ends for Paulino Uzcudun and Max Schmeling as they prepare for a fifteen round heavyweight bout at Yankee Stadium next Thursday night. Paulino trains at Hoosie Falls New York and Schmeling at Lakewood New Jersey with final workouts planned for Monday. Betting odds favor Paulino 6 to 5 though critics favor Schmeling’s right hand, and a prize fund around 500000 dollars is anticipated with $50 ringside seats.

New York Paulino Uzcudun Max Schmeling Milk Fund Yankee Stadium Hoosie Falls N. Y Schmeling Lakewood N. J Paulino

Stubborn holdout signed as Bluefield notes grow

A noisy spring baseball season figure relents after a month of tension, accepting terms to stay with the club. Dr Kell plans real estate and baseball work, aiding Bluefield youths and stationing himself as a supporter amid local sport chatter and mixed humor from the pass box.

Blue's Big Club Leads Attack in Browns 11 Sox 3 Victory

Washington and St Louis split a doubleheader as Blue hit a first inning homer and stole the show with 4 doubles and 3 runs. Manager Walt Johnson gave rookies a shot and they delivered in a 3 2 game and a 5 1 win.

Blue Johnson Washington Boston Brown Gaston Burke Sox Morris

A’s Lead Yankees in Series Clash As Pennant Hangs

Nonnie Mack’s A’s hold a slim edge over the Yankees, splitting four of five games in the current series. The five game set ends this afternoon at Yankee Stadium and is viewed as a key pennant decider by critics nationwide.

Nonnie Mack Yankees Yankee Stadium

Latonia Derby Upset by Buddy Basil at Latonia

Buddy Basil ridden by D. Dubois won Latonia Derby over a mile and a half in 2 30 2 5. Clyde Van Dusen finished second with Ben Mahree third. Buddy Basil paid 158.68 for a $2 straight bet with win prices on other runners at 41.42 place and 15.12 show. Clyde Van Dusen paid 6.60 to place and 6.36 to show.

Buddy Basil Clyde van Dusen Latonia Latona D. Dubois Ben Mahree Sniddy Basil Ben Machree

Smart Set Ball Nine Edges Raleigh Outfit With Eight to Five

The Norfolk and Western Smart Set defeated the Raleigh Clippers 8 to 5 in a tense game at Wellerfield. Both teams saw relief and starting pitchers struggle, with key hits from Woodruff Jackson Jamison Gore Valentine Daniel McDonald and MacFee contributing to the late comeback for the Smart Set.

Norfolk and Western Smart Famousleigh Clippers Wellerfield H. E. Raleigh Woodruff Jackson Jamison Gore Valentine Daniel McDonald MacFee

Billie Burke Wins New York State Open Golf Title

Billie Burke of Westport North Carolina won the New York State open championship with rounds of 73 and 74 for a 72hole total of 287. George Crist of Rochester finished four strokes back at 291 and Ciuci of Hartford was third at 294.

Aye Billie Burke Westport N. C Burke George Crist Rochester Ciuci Hartford

Pete Barnun Winning His Fight For Life

Baltimore date June 22 Pete Barnun former West Virginia University football star is critically ill after a burn at the Bethlehem Steel Sparrows Point plant. He fell into a vat of molten metal but clung to a ledge and saved himself. Medical staff say recovery is likely despite the severe injuries.

Baltimore Robert Pete” Barnum Sparrows Point Bethlehem Steel Company West Virginia University Barnum

Clara Zinke Wins Buckeye State Women's Tennis Title

Clara Louise Zinke of Cincinnati won the Ohio state women’s singles championship at the Ohlo ang Tennis tournament defeating Ruth Dexman 6-2 6-2. In men's doubles Jack Castle and Clifford Maresh beat A D Sheridan and Leo Kurzrok 4-6 8-6 0-6 6-2 6-4. Kirk Reid and Herald Barter of Cleveland defeated Gilbert Nunn and Walter Martin 6-1 6-1 6-3 in doubles. Reid and Kurzrok meet tomorrow for the Ohio State men’s singles final.

Ceveland Clara Louise Zinke Cincinnati Ruth Dexman Jack Castle Clifford Maresh Buffalo A. D. Sheridan Leo Kurzrok New York Kirk Reid Herald Barter Cleveland Gilbert Nunn Walter Martin Toronto Ohio State Reid Kurzrok

Rose of Sharon Wins Illionis Oaks at Washington Park

Rose of Sharon, carrying D. E. Stewart colors, won the $10,000 Illinois Oaks over the mile and an eighth at Washington Park in Chicago. R. B. Clark's Current placed second and Audrey Farm's Altitude finished third.

Chicago Rose of Sharon D. E. Stewart Washington Park Clark Audrey

Tri-State Scores Reach Wide Gaps Across Cities

Milwaukee 13 Toledo 8 Columbus 3 Kansas City 6 Minneapolis 13 Indianapolis 0 St Paul 15 Louisville 4 in a summary of regional results Rocney 8 qriliemeen 0 a arieston 2 Huntington Ashland 6 Parkersburg 3 are listed with scores reflecting varied outcomes across the area.

Milwaukee Toledo Kansas City Columbus Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul Louieville

Yanks and Giants Divide Twin Bill in Long Nightcap

Babe Ruth's strategy aids the Yankees as Jack Quinn shells 18 hits in the 14th inning nightcap while Pirolg limits the visitors to four hits. Lazzeri breaks up the game with a clave hit.

Lazzeri

Athletics Rally to Take First Game as Ruth Bunt Shocks Yankees

New York reports a doubleheader split with Philadelphia as the Athletics win 7 to 3 in the opener while the Yankees surge to 4 to 3 in 14 innings in the nightcap. Babe Ruth delivers a surprise bunt that tied the second game late, and Old Jack Quinn shines in relief as Philadelphia maintains a seven and a half game lead.

Former Notre Dame Star Changes Jobs

East Lansing Michigan June 22. James H Crowley assistant football coach at the University of Georgia announced his talent transfer to R. S. Shaw of State.

Notre Dame East Lansing Mich James H. Crowley University of Georgia R. S&s. Shaw

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