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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1951

Page

19

Red Sox rally in eleventh to beat White Sox 8 7, Stephens nabs winner

Vernon Stephens delivered an 11th inning two bagger driving in Ted Williams as Boston erased Chicago’s lead with an 8 7 victory at Fenway. Pitcher Bill Pierce started for Chicago and Howie Judson left in the seventh as Boston moved within a game and a half of the White Sox in the standings.

Boston Vern Stephens Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox Chisox New York Yankees Stephens Ted Williams Bill Pierce Howie Judson Chicago Mass Kinder Judson Baker Dreau Nixon Zarilla Tih Lenhardt Masterson E—Doerr Robinson Rei Wil Mams DiMaggio Pesky Doerr Carrasquel Minoso Goodman Uel Fox B Robinson Williams Godman Bb— Scarboro Hbp-Scarborugh Pierce U—Honochick Hurley Soar McGowan New York Joe Collins Cleveland Indians Yankees Cleveland Abrhos Abrhes Bsimpensif Rirtutoss Bauer Avila Mantier Doby Hegan Martingh Lemon

Miscellany of aphorisms and quips in a humor column

A collage of jokes and wry observations on life money love and work. The items mock foolishness poverty and romance with punchlines about fertilizer strawberries and a cafeteria marriage.

A Pelican’s Remarkable Beak Feat

The playful verse notes a pelican whose enormous beak can hold a week’s worth of food. The humor hinges on a humorous mispronunciation of hel ic an and the speaker’s bafflement at the bird’s capacity.

Underwood Stops Martinia in Second Round for Title

Huntington boxer Jesse Underwood retained the state lightweight title with a second round technical knockout of Reggie Martinia in Charleston. The stoppage came at 2 12 of the second round in a scheduled 12 round bout.

Jesse Underwood Martinia Charleston W. Va Huntington Reggie Martinia Underwood

Piedmont League Last Night Results

The Piedmont League results show Newport News beating Norfolk 9 to 5 and Richmond defeating Roanoke 7 to 1. Lynchburg also upset Portsmouth 5 to 0 with two games listed for today Norfolk at Newport News and Richmond at Roanoke with a third typo entry Portamouth 1 byneh at Portamouth.

Newport News Norfolk Lynchburg Portsmouth Richmond Roanoke Byneh Portamouth

No-Hit Start Sparks Appy League Week

In the Appalachian league Welch’s Mike Bycofski tossed a no hitter in a 7 1 win over Bristol Twins. Manager changes hit Elizabethton Bradford and Wilmington as Davenport is moved to Bradford and Don Marshall takes over Elizabethton Phillips. Kingsport ace George James led with three wins. Welch climbed from cellar to rotate with Bristol.

Bristol Tenn Bluefield Elizabethton Mike Bycofski Charleston W. Va Welch Miners Bristol Twins Bycofski Twins Johnny Davenport Elizabethton Phillies Philadelphia Bradford Don Marshall Wilmington Del Davenport Marshall Frank McCormick Phillies Cincinnati Reds Bradford Kingsport Cherokees Mike Blaze Kingsport George Jessee Ned Jilton Tce

Local Scoreboard Summary Amid Mixed Results

Toronto 0 Rochester Buffalo 1 in a close clash. Syracuse 6 Ringfield 3 delivered a decisive win. Ottawa suffered a loss marked by a 6th round takedown. Rain affected play across venues with Baltimore among ensuing delays.

Toronto Rochester Buffalo Syracuse Ringfield Ottawa Baltimore

Scores from Baseball Mixed Results

Baseball scores report several results with extra inning action. Boston defeated Chicago 8 to 7 in eleven innings. New York beat Cleveland 7 to 6. Washington edged Detroit 6 to 3. Philadelphia fell to St. Louis 4 to 1.

Baseball Matchups From Chicago Boston St. Louis Philadelphia

Card lists pitchers and records for several planned games including Chicago at Boston with Dobson and Dorish or Kretlow against Wight and Stobbs. St. Louis at Philadelphia features Starr Garver versus Zoldak Hooper. Cleveland at New York shows Wynn Raschi, Detroit at Washington lists Trucks Morene.

Brooklyn Pittsburgh Podbielan Palica Dickson Friend Philadelphia Cincinnati Meyer Roberts Raffensberger Fox Wehmeter New York Chicago Chicago—Bearn (6-4) Vs Rush (5-3). . Boston At St. Louis Ain Chambers Boston Dobson Dorish Kretlow Ver Wight Stobbs St. Louis Starr Garver Zoldak Hooper Cleveland Wynn Raschi Detroit Washington Trucks Ve Morene

Stranahan And Blair Reach Western Amateur Finals

Frank Stranahan and Jim Blair won their semi finals in South Bend and will meet tomorrow for the Western Amateur title. Stranahan beat Bob Olson 3 and 2 after a tight 36 holes, while Blair defeated John Hare 3 and 2, with Blair’s strong morning 69 giving him a 4-up edge at midway.

South Bend Ind Frank Stranahan Toledo Jim Blair Oklahoma A Stranahan Bob Olson Michigan Blair John Hare Indianapolis Missouri Frankie Rangy Olson Olson Hare Purdue Midway

Stoney Names Jackson Hartford Manager as Rescigno Becomes Playing Boss

Boston Braves resignation ripple reaches Bluefield as Travis Jackson is named Hartford Eastern League manager succeeding Billy Southworth. Xavier Rescigno, 32, will serve as playing manager for Blue Grays, arriving after Bluefield hosts Welch Miners in Welch with 2 pm game.

Billy Southworth Boston Braves Bluefield Braves Travis Jackson Blue Grays Hartford Albany, N. Y Tyler Robinson Welch Bowenfield Rescigno Elmhurst L. L Albany Tommy Holmes Tom McCaffey Pittsburgh Pirates Hollywood Pirates Manhattan Colege New York City

Donkey Baseball Night in Narrows On Charity Drive

The Narrows Lions club schedules a donkey baseball game at Narrows High School on Friday night June 29 at 8 PM to raise funds for charity. Giles county businessmen led by Raymond Chambers will play a dugout of named players with nicknames, followed by a Glen Lyn AEP softball match against Bluefield office.

Narrows, Virginia Giles County Narrows High School Narrows Lions Club Giles Businessmen Raymond Chambers E. J Appalachian” Jones L. K. “Power House Spaneler Frank Rich Creek” Short James Peterstown Terry Jack Jessee Alex ‘‘Pearisburg” Witten Doc Hadacol Dutton Hub “J.P.” Herndon Walker A.E.P Glen Lyn Virginia A.E.P. Bluefield

Curandero, Westrope Win Equipoise Mile at Arlington Park

Curandero ridden by Jackie Westrope captured the $27,500 Equipoise mile at Arlington Park in 1:40 1/5 over a heavy track. Prop placed second with Inseparable third and Canada Gift fourth in a seven horse field. Owned by Robert Kleberg of Kingsville Texas, the King Ranch brand noted.

Chicago Curandero Jackie Westrope Jenith Arlington Park Robert Kleberg Kingsville Texas Fabulous King Ranch Prop Inseparable Canada Gift

John Knight Named Bethany Cage Coach

Bethany West Virginia campus officials announced Athletic Director John Knight, former Bethany college varsity coach, will return to basketball helm for the 1951 52 season. Donald E. Fucss, ex Bison assistant coach, will become football mentor as Glenn Johnson resigns to lead Southwestern Memphis.

Bethany W. Va John Knight Bethany College Donald E. Fucss Bison Knight Fucss Glenn Johnson Southwestern Memphis Tenn

Appalachian League Standings and Scores Last Night

Johnson City outlasted Bristol 11 innings 5 to 11. Elizabethton defeated Kingsport 13 to 7. Welch beat Bluefield 9 to 7. Remaining schedule shows Welch at Bluefield and Elizabethton at Kingsport with Bristol at Johnson City.

Bristol Johnson City Elizabethton Kingsport Welch Bluefield

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