McNeill and Marble Capture National Clay Courts Titles
William Donald McNeill of Oklahoma City won the men's singles title at the National Clay Courts, defeating Bobby Riggs of Chicago 6-1 6-4 7-9 6-3. Alice Marble of Beverly Hills claimed the women's singles crown in a decisive victory.
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Wilson's Blazing Fast Ball Downs Huntington Aces
Bluefield beats Huntington 4 0 behind Lefty Lew Wilson on the mound and Dick Williams driving in all four Blue Grays runs. Ashland split with Williamson in a doubleheader while Ashland Mamson held Red Birds to a 9 4 loss in game two. The Mountain State league standings and court actions against Wheeler were noted as events from the day.
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Red Birds
West Virginia sports wrap spurs hatful of claims and rumors
Local sports notes cover a disputed finals runout in a tennis match, questions about a hit on Bob Parsons and a looming investigation. Sisti’s play raises chances of retaliation when Boston faces the Cardinals. Mountain State league standout Lew Wilson limps with leg trouble and Welch Miners add players. Coaching moves spark debate as Princeton and Hinton jobs tempt Lee. Virginia league standings tighten as Salem clings to fourth. White Sulphur Springs hosts the state press meeting July 3 to 5 with a golf tourney and hoped trophy presentation.
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Byron Wilkinson
Deacon Parsons
Byron
Charley Gore
Boston
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Happy Chandler
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Kern
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Greasy Neale
Yale
Cam Henderson Parker
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College golf prep star leads in tight victory
A college golf leader shot a 70 to edge four rivals by one stroke, turning two under 33 at the turn and landing three birdies. Butter struggled, finishing 37, as Warren Berg of Stanford was runner-up alongside Cordley of Harvard and Clark of Dartmouth among the top finishers.
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Warren Berg
Bill
Ace) Cordley
Harvard
Bill Clark
Dartmouth
Frank Newell
University of California At
Van Mungo Placed on Voluntary Retirement
Brooklyn reports slugger Van Mungo is placed on voluntary retirement this week after talks with Dr. George E. Bennett. John McDonald said Mungo preferred to postpone any operation until after the season, with a camel fee and batting practice disruptions noted.
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Pirate coach and player fined and suspended after disturbance
New York reports Ford Prick Pirates fined $50 and suspended for three days following a disturbance in yesterday's Pitts Brooklyn doubleheader. Details unclear but the penalties affect coach and player cited in the incident.
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Ashland Wins Big as Colonels Triumph Over Gravino
Ashland tallies 12 runs on 13 hits to defeat Gravino 12 4. Patz trick’s fielding error sets a key rally as Colonel first baseman collapses but recovers to triplicate scoring with two singles a double by Bruce and a Williamson two run shot. Carman Maloney and Woolridge also contribute in a rugged contest played in Ashland.
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Wheeler to Be Tried in Charleston Court
Beckley West Virginia June 44 Oscar O Wheeler communist candidate for governor will be tried on fraud and deceit charges to Kanawha county intermediate court at Charleston on July 19.
Tabor and Anderson Meet in Golf Finals
In the Governor's Cup semi finals at the Bluefield Country Club on Sunday June 30 Lee Anderson and Carl Tabor, both with high handicaps, won their matches to advance to the final.
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Legionnaires Visit Welch To Hear National Commander
National Commander Raymond J. Kelly will visit Welch. Legionnaires are urged to come with cars and contact the adjutant for estimates on transportation and attendance.
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Bluefield Kiwanis Honor Marks Local Member
Bluefield Kiwanis members praised a local member for his Kiwanis activities and welcomed the honor. R. W. Chandler, Brown, Roy Eades, and Don McClaugherty attended the meeting, linking Bluefield to the neweland County Kiwanis club plan and the Princeton Athens club leadership.
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Brown
Fteland County
Lad in Bluefield Warned After Drinking Incident
A Bluefield lad admitted drinking on a Saturday night and faced a warning from Municipal Thomas H. Scott. He was told to "go forth and sin no more" after the episode, with threats of escalation if the habit returns.
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Jack Enon
Pocahontas Indians Clinch Two Wins in Doubleheader
Pocahontas Indians defeated Richlands Royals 7-3 and 2-1 Sunday at Richlands. Lindawood and Hall held Richlands to eight hits, helping Pocahontas tie for third in the Tri-County league. In the first game a triple and a single drove in the winning run. The Piedmont club edged Boosters Princeton 8-7 in the opener of a twin bill. Princeton won the second 3-1 behind Thorn. The Gary Red Sox were limited to one run through eight innings before Peerless rallied to win 9-5 in a dramatic game at Peerless Park.
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Richlands
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Charles Hall
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RHE Princeton
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Thorn
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Brown
Chambers
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Peerless Club
Peerless
Peerless Park
Junior Giants Defeat Indians In City Loop
The Giants of the West End defeated the Indians 6-5 in a tense city league game at Bowen Park. Key moments included a two-out score by Pemberton and solid hitting from Montgomery and Grubb as refs Cahill Ray and Henderson called the action.
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West Virginian Wins National AAU Classic
Philadelphia on June 24 reports Barney Godwillas a 27 year old West Virginia University alumnus won the national AAU classic with a decisive finish. He ran 18 and 34 miles in one hour 650 minutes, finishing yards ahead of Don Meinicke of Baltimore as heavy rain fell and Joe Sullivan of Philadelphia moved into the lead with miles remaining.
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Southworth’s Cardinal Confidence Sparks Early Season Wins
The Cardinals shake jitters as Billy Southworth rallies players after a rough start. The manager emphasizes amnesia from the past and focus on the future, praising Shoun’s surprising four-hit start and the Medwick trade as a potential steal. Warneke and Shoun may need rest between starts.
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Cincinnati at Moore faces Errickson in Brooklyn night cap
National League card details a Cincinnati at Moore matchup with Errickson and Chic Brooklyn listed for a night game. Pea Tae and Ean appear in the sparse OCR readout among pitchers and batters.
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Baseball Roundup Scores From American League Today
The schedule includes Boston and Detroit with Gatehouse and Wicon in key matchups, Rowe facing Newhouser, Washington meeting Masterson, and Potter versus Kennedy in St Louis. Cleveland features Pearson in a noted matchup as teams vie for position.
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Deacon Parsons Wins Match in Cincinnati
In the 38th Tri State tennis tournament in Cincinnati delays due to weather mar play. Harris Everett of Jacksonville beats Ray Hensley 6-1 6-0. Jack McTees of Indianapolis defeats E Beach 6-2 6-1. Arthur Marx defeats Ernest Stiller 6-2. Deacon of Bay W Va defeats L Voorheis 6-2 6-1. Several players advance by default including John Doeg Wendell Chapin Earl Bartlett and James Blickle Wilkinson and Janson.
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Ray Hensley
Jack Mctees
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Quick Kayo Ends Bout After First Round
A swift knockout ends the match in the opening round as Prit or ee improves to a decisive victory. The bout featured rapid exchanges with a strong finish signaling dominance from the winner.
Feller Subdues Yank Gang 7-1 in Cleveland Victory
Feller allowed seven hits and struck out five as Cleveland defeated the New York Yankees 7 to 1. The win widened the Indians lead over Detroit to two games.
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Brownsrls Cup Tilt: Elden Auker Wins For Browns
Scattered notes show Elden Auker pitching to a win amid a rough stretch for Cleveland as the Browns rally late. Amid blurred lines, Radcliff and McCoy contribute, while St Louis totals are garbled. attendance listed as 962.
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