Coaldiggers to Face Mullens in Tough Sunday Showdown
Che Press Box reports Gary Iggera’s return boosts Coaldiggers morale as they prepare for a hard afternoon against Mullens. Ralph Huenefeld, from Evansville, joins the Welch squad, expected to strengthen the outfield and bolster pitching depth after a lean season.
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League admission clash between Bluefield Davy teams and officials
Dispute over why Bluefield and Davy were left out of a regional circuit fuels local tension. Welch mayor and FE J Berlin clash with Jawn and Doctor Berlin over admission standards and possible bias. Readers call for a public meeting to explain decisions and ease fan anger.
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Welch
Bluefield Nat Busters
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Nut Busters
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Ruefield
Cards Edge Reds In Eleventh To Cut Pirates Lead
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 3 to 2 in 11 innings to pull within one game of the league-leading Pirates. Frisch tripled, Southworth scored in the second, and the Reds tied in the ninth on Bressler’s homer. Bottomley doubled, Holm and Southworth were intentionally walked, and Schulte forced in Bottomley with a walk in the eleventh.
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Rman
Giants Split double bill with Phillies in Philadelphia
The Giants won the first game 7 to 3 as Kaufmann debuted for Philadelphia before being knocked out in the fifth. In the nightcap New York pushed a two run lead to the seventh but Philadelphia tied the contest in the ninth and won 6 to 5 in ten innings on a Williams pass, Wright sacrifice, and Thompson single.
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Songer
Taylor
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Wilson
Browns defeat Indians in ten inning contest
St. Louis won 2 to 1 over Cleveland in ten innings. Wingard and Shaute pitched well for the Browns and Indians respectively. Schulte and O Neill hit singles to start the decisive rally, with Gerber driving in the go ahead run with a sacrifice fly.
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Browns
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O'Neill
Gerber
Shaute
Autrey
Latonia Derby Forecast as 45th Run Draws Eight
Latonia Kentucky on June 24 reports bright skies and warm optimism for tomorrow’s Latonia Derby. Eight horses remain in the field with Comrade replacing Fair Star. Jock and War Eagle from K B McLean are 5 to 2 favorites, Buddy Bauer and Boo are 3 to 1, Handy Mandy 3 to 1, with Rolled Stocking 4 to 1 and Dolan 10 to 1.
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Comrade
Fair Star
Kk. B. McLean
Jock
War Eagle
Man O ° War
Bradley
Buddy Bauer
Boo
Handy Mandy
Dolan
National League Results and Today’s Schedule
In a doubleheader setup Chicago fell to Boston 4 to 6 while Brooklyn beat New York 7 to 4. In the rematch Philadelphia defeated New York 6 to 1. St Louis edged Cincinnati 3 to 2 in eleven innings. Tonight Cincinnati visits St Louis, Chicago goes to Pittsburgh, Boston meets Brooklyn, and New York plays Philadelphia.
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Smith Fined and Suspended for Brutal On Field Attack
New York June 24 President John A Heydler of the National League fined Earl Smith catcher of the Pittsburgh club $500 and suspended him 80 days from June 18 for a vicious assault on Boston manager Dave Bancroft at Forbes Field Pittsburgh. The attack followed disputed remarks after Bancroft’s at bat and left Bancroft unconscious and bleeding.
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Wertz Finishes Strong In Boston Victory
Boston Braves defeated Brooklyn 5 to 3 as Henry Wertz quieted the Robins after a rough start, retiring 15 straight in the final innings. Babe Herman homered in the third, and Boston took advantage of two errors by Herman to secure the win with Wertz earning the mound win over Elliott.
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American Association Scores Entered for Toledo Louisville Columbus
Toledo 17 Louisville 12 Columbus 13 Indianapolis 12. Only games scheduled.
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Indianapolis
Chicago Cubs top Pirates 4 to 2 in opener of two game set
Charley Root limited Pittsburgh to seven hits as Chicago defeated the Pirates 4 2 in the opening game. Key moments included Beck and Adams doubles and a sixth inning Cuyler homer, with Hartnett driving in the decisive run on a sacrifice. Cubs built a three run lead after a third inning rally.
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Tazewell Beats Davy In Hard Fought Game
Tazewell defeated Baby, West Virginia 2 to 1 in a tense contest. Morton Wardlaw shut out the Baby until the eighth inning as Dawson threw out four runners at second. Ed Edwards, Combs, and Morton contributed on the mound for Tazewell.
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Mid-Atlantic League Scores Report
Johnstown defeated Scottdale 9 to 2 while Charleroi lost to Wheeling 5 to 9. Jeanette beat Clarksburg 7 to 3 and Clarksburg edged Jeanette 3 to 1. Fairmont triumphed over Cumberland 4 to 3 with continued league play.
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Baseball results and scheduling notes from the American League
Yesterday Detroit defeated Chicago 9 to 4 while Washington beat ton 6 to 3. St. Louis edged Cleveland 2 to 1. The York Philadelphia game was not scheduled. Upcoming games include St. Louis at Cleveland and Philadelphia at New York with Washington at Boston and Detroit at Chicago.
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Thurston Stars for Senators in 5 3 Victory Over Boston
Hollis Thurston drove in three runs for Washington and added a single and a double as the Senators beat Boston 5 to 3 in the series opener. Thurston provided key offense while Reeves and Moore supported with solid work behind the plate and in the field.
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Tigers beat White Sox for second straight win
Detroit piled up 16 hits and 9 to 4 victory over Chicago. Rip Collins held the Sox to scattered hits as Detroit built a 9 4 win with two slick double plays. Bassler Faber Barnabe and McCurdy contributed in the field and offense.
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Women Meet in Final Round of Golf Tilt
In Buffalo on June 24 1926 Louise Fordyce of Youngstown Ohio and Virginia Van Wie of Chicago reach the final round of the seventh annual invitation golf tournament at the country club. Fordyce beat Peggy Wattles Wanakah club 5 and 3 in the semifinal. Van Wie defeated Virginia Wilson 4 and 2, the 1926 champion and defending titlist.
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White Plains
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Youngstown
Virginia van Wie
Chicago
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Buddy Taylor Retains World Bantam Title at Wrigley Field
Buddy Taylor, the Terre Haute terror, defeated Tony Canzoneri by decision to defend his world bantamweight title before 15,000 to 20,000 at Wrigley Field. The bout earned over $65,000 as Taylor pressed a body-heavy attack and traded blows with Canzoneri through ten rounds. The undercard featured Karl Mastro beating Trip Limbaco and a six-round draw between Ernie Peters and Tommy Milton, with Ignacio Fernandez stopping Abe Attel Goldstein in the seventh.
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Buddy Taylor
Terre Haute
Tony Canzoner
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Canzoner
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Tony
Carnvoner
Buddy
Karl Mastro
Trip Limbaco
Ernie Peters
Tommy Milton
Tommy Grogan
Omaha
Don Davie
Ignacio Fernandez
Abe Attel Goldstein
Nutbusters Face Bluestone In Sunday Baseball Clash
Bluefield fans anticipate Sunday at Glenwood Park as George Smiley’s Nutbusters meet Bluestone at 3 30 PM. Rivalry runs deep with two top Norfolk and Western division clubs. Smiley’s squad will travel to Gary today for a warm reception before a strong contest.
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George Smiley
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Bobby Jones Heads to Defend Golf Title at St Andrews
Bobby Jones, British Open champion, began a rushed trip from Atlanta to New York by the Piedmont Limited for a boat to England to defend his title. He was joined by Stewart Maiden, longtime East Lake pro who, Jones says, taught him most of what he knows about golf.
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International League Scoreboard One Sided Games
Baltimore blanked Jersey City 3 0 while Toronto defeated Buffalo 5 8 and Newark beat Reading 8 4. Only clubs scheduled for the day.
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Southern Association scores roundup from Nashville to New Orleans
Nashville defeated Atlanta 5 to 2 while Birmingham beat Chattanooga 3 to 2. Birmingham and Chattanooga tied 6 to 6 when darkness halted play after seven innings. Mobile and Little Rock led to 10 to 4 in Mobile, Memphis won 6 to 4, and New Orleans triumphed 3 to 0.
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