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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1923

Page

16

Browns Defeat Indians in First Game of Series

Cleveland losses in heat as Coveleskie and Robertson exit after first inning. McManus homers with Williams and Jacobson aboard in third as St Louis beats Cleveland 8 to 2. Redgood and Shocker strong for Browns. Edwards and Coveleskie hit hard for Indians.

Browns Indians Cleveland St. Louis Coveleskie Robertson McManus Williams Jacobson Brown Redgood Edwards Shocker AB. R H. O. A. E. Jamieson Wamby Bene Speaker Brower J. Sewell Or. Lewis Bedgood Double Jay Tedgood Kzell Evans Nallin Rowland Lutske Ux Gardner Ieee

Bush shuts out Ehmke as New York tops Boston 4 to 0

New York’s Bush limited Boston to five hits while backed by Scott Witt and McNally in a 4 to 0 win over his former teammates. Rush and Ehmke pitched, with 8 and 1 hits allowed respectively, in a 2 hour game.

Boston Ehmke New York Bush Scott, Witt McNally Ferguson Escors Scott Witt Harris Ward Rush A. E Witt Tae Wee Ruth Pipp Ib Teeeenee Meusel Eenee Tenn Hofmann Ee Bush Thee AB H E Mitchell Sane Devormer Ao Reichle

Athletes Down Washington in Slugfest at Philadelphia

The Athle ties defeated Washington 10 to 6 at Philadelphia. Alen Russell started for Washington, Walberg pitched into the sixth, Eddie Rommel finished with three hitless innings. A dramatic play near the bleacher wall counted as a catch, despite Bush protest that the ball bounced.

Philadelphia Athleties Washington Alen Russell Walberg Eddie Rommell Senators McGowan Charrity Bush R. H. E. Washington Russell Zahniser Ruel Romel Perkins Bruggy

Tigers Chase Leverette to Defeat White Sox

Detroit beat Chicago 5 to today as W. Collins started and left in the fifth inning. Cole finished the game after Mack relieved with the bases loaded and one out, delivering a pivotal moment though the readable portion ends.

Tigers Chase Leverette White Sox Detroit Chicago W. Collins Cole Mack

No clear headline available from the fragment

A partial baseball inning shows Detroit scoring and a double play ending an inning. Pitcher Thurston is mentioned along with players Collins Cole Woodall Leverette Mack and Schalk in a sparse box. The text lacks full context and outcome details for a concrete summary.

Thurston R. H. E. Chired Detroit W. Collins Cole Woodall Leverette Mack Schalk

Baseball Scores From Yesterday in the American League

Results show Philadelphia defeated Washington 10 to 5 and New York beat Boston 4 to 0. St. Louis routed Cleveland 8 to 2 while Detroit toppled Chicago 6 to 3.

Washington Philadelphia New York Boston St. Louis Cleveland Detroit Chicago St Louis Sssece

Fourth of July Track Meet at Bluefield Fair Grounds

Bluefield post of the American Legion hosts a track and field meet and novelty events on the Fourth of July at Bluefield Fair Grounds under Ernest P. Witt. Prizes include Legion medals and loving cups. entry is free and open to interested athletes from area schools and universities. A Messenger Boys Bicycle race and a Yord race are planned, with about fifteen boys expected in the bike race. Seven and a half dozen children will participate in a patriotic masque depicting American history, directed by Bluefield Community Service, with a prominent speaker to be announced.

Bluefield Fair Grounds Bluefield Post No. 9 American Legion Ernest P. Witt Virginias Legion Henry Rodgin Company Princeton Avenue William Colés Messenger Vaughn Western Union Bluefield Community Service

West End Playgrounds Secure Double Victory in Dodgeball

West End dodge ball team defeated East End 1 to 0 to win the city championship in a tense final. Rangeley scored the lone point in the final quarter as West End completed a second shutout this year. East End fought hard with a strong lineup featuring Fulford and Porterfield while Evans and Humphries led West End. West End girls then crushed North Side 14 to 4 with solid teamwork.

West End East End Playground Rangeley East End Omre Evans French Humphries Gilla Fulford Coen

Strangler Lewis Arrested Three Times in Cleveland

Ed Strangler Lewis, wrestling champion, was stopped three times while driving through Cleveland on his way to Europe. Police suspected him of being Arthur Whitfield linked to a policeman’s shooting, but Lewis proved his identity at three stations after a six hour ordeal.

Rochester Strangler Cleveland

Frank Sweeney Wins Maryland Amateur Golf Title

Frank Sweeney of the Maryland County Club captured the Maryland state amateur title by defeating William Richardson four and two in the final. He had earlier ousted Tom Lasseer in the morning semi final, ending Lasseer’s bid to repeat as champion.

Frank Sweeney Maryland Baltimore Maryland County Club William Richardson Sweeney Tom Lasseer

Appalachian Power Company Defeats Bland Street Methodists

In a close Fair Grounds game yesterday afternoon the Appalachian Power Company beat Bland Street Methodist Club. Sheffey outpitched Crenshaw, fanning more batters, while Woody impressed at short. J. Wagner led the Methodists with a double and triple.

Sheffey Crenshaw Appalachian Power Company Bland Street Methodist Club Fair Grounds Woody Appalachians J. Wagner Methodists

The Coachers Interference Rule Debated in Baseball Play

In a bases loaded situation with no outs the third base coach overstepped and dashed toward the plate causing confusion. The shortstop’s throw went wide and the runner scored while the batter reached second. The coacher left his box, caused interference, and the runner from third should be ruled out. The batter is only entitled to first.

Pulaski Tops Graham Red Sox In Final Series Clash

Pulaski won the final game of the series against the Graham Red Sox by 8 to 6 yesterday at Graham. Parker starred for Pulaski with four plate appearances producing three hits including a homer and two doubles while Hardy and Thomas left the mound after rough innings for Graham.

Pulaski Graham Red Sox Graham Hardy Thomas Parker

Princeton Defeats Pelicans in Slow Bramwell Game

Princeton won 4 to 3 in the first Bramwell season game. Caldwell collected four hits in as many at bats while Hall starred in the field with eight putouts. Cooke for the Pelicans thwarted several Princeton rallies.

Princeton Bramwell Pelican Bramwell Cooke Pelican Caldwell Pelicans Coalwood Pocahontas Eno McNeal Whitlock Nessleroad Hall Turner Lane E ‘Holland Woods Nencdson Ll ’ Bramwell Chandler Hatchett Pillow Rf Denton Saffelle Stereo Pack Ee Burch Birch Cook

World Tennis Title to Be Decided Monday

More than 200 lawn tennis experts from twelve countries play at Wimbledon starting Monday to decide the world titles for the last time under the International Federation. Americans enter in all events including men’s and women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles with top players like Mrs. Molla Mallory, Wm Johnston, and Vincent Richards.

London Wimbledon Wimbedon International Federation United States Great Britain France Molla Bjurstedt Mallory Wm M. Johnston Vincent Richards Johnston William T. Tilden Francis T. Hunter Eleonora Sears Leslie Bancroft Eleanor Goss Isabella Mumford

International League standings from late inning bids and scores

In a set of baseball scores, Jersey City and Buffalo faced losses and wins. Newark beat Buffalo 7 to 6 after 13 innings, Syracuse routed Reading 8 to 2, and Rochester defeated Baltimore 6 to 4.

Bid Jersey City Buffalo Newark Syracuse Reading Rochester Baltimore

Wade School Girls Triumph Over North Side 14-4

Wade school girls avenged a season loss to Fairview by defeating North Side 14 to 4 on North Side playground. Louise Baldwin and Margaret Morrissette led dodging as Wade opened 7 to 2 at halftime and held firm through a sharp second half.

Wade School Fairview North Side Wade Louise Baldwin Margaret Morrissette

Wade girls conquer North Side in 14 to 4 victory

Wade girls display strong teamwork and fast passing led by Margaret Sams Inez Walker Edna Walker and Lois Lazenby to defeat North Side 14 4. North Side fought despite smaller size and inexperience as lineups feature Mary Brown Thelma Burton Louise Baldwin and others.

North Side Wade Margaret Sams Inez Walker Edna Walker Lois Lazenby Anna Crockett Liela Walker Sallie Thornhill Helen Cook Mary Lazenby Mary Brown Thelma Burton Louise Baldwin Margaret Morrissette Florence Cage Glenna Adams Frances Criner Thelma Bishop

National League results from yesterday

Baseball scores show Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 11 to 5 with a later Philadelphia 5 2 win. Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 6 to 4. New York defeated Boston 9 to 5 and St Louis beat Chicago 9 to 5.

Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburg Boston New York Chicago St. Louis Pet Mane

Whiskaway Ties Latonia Track Mark in Whitesburg Handicap

Whiskaway equalled Latonia track record for one mile and 70 yards by winning the Whitesburg handicap by a neck over Prince K. and Lady Madcap carrying 118 pounds. Wise Counsellor also matched Latonia’s five-eighths mile mark in the Harod Stakes, beating Worth More by two lengths. the Nichols-Bradley entry paid $14.80. Governor Gray and Frederick L. set the previous Latonia record.

Latonia Whiskaway Morvich Cudgel Whitesburg Prince K Lady Madcap Wise Counsellor Keegan Nichols-Bradley Governor Gray Frederick L

Munro Captures Ohio Amateur Golf Title

Jack Munro of Zanesville defeated Frank Southard of Inverness Toledo 4 up and 3 to play in the 36 hole final to win the Ohio amateur golf championship. Munro previously held the title in 1918, with Southard emerging as a new tournament player.

Toledo Jack Munro Zanesville Ohio Frank Southard Inverness Club Munro Southard

Giants and Pirates clash. decisive fourth session seals win

The Giants push ahead in the final period to secure a 9 5 victory over the Cubs. Toney exits after a crowd-rousing tilt, while Cincinnati tallies two base hits by Fonseca and Barnhart and three-base hits by Bohne, Bigbee, Traynor, and Barnhart.

Giants Cooper Fonseca Barnhart Bohne Bigbee Traynor Burna Duncan Maranville Roush Rawlings Grimm Cincinnati Pittsburg Rixey Page Bressler Reds Burns Daubert Pinelli Senene Cincin Dauber R. H Ween Ewnn Carey Schmidt

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