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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1926

Page

8

Yanks Slug Way to Double Win

The Yankees win twice with strong hitting led by Gehrig and Ruth. Details note runs, hits, and fielding plays, including double plays Lazzeri to Gehrig and Todt to place Todt. Pitchers Zahniser and Foreman split duties with Shocker and Zaliner each allowing several baserunners. Time 3:65.

Meusel Feld Senee Sores Heimach Wela Tork Gee York Nauty Jacobson Flagstead Todt Mhaner Gehrig Care Tyle Homeron Ruth Lazzeri Fe Ioenig Lageertonesslatedy Gazella Lasser New York Shocker Zaliner Foreman Tod Zahniser Russell Ore Peas Vane Connolly

Browns Chase Faber To Defeat White Sox

AP report describes a 11 3 loss as Louis Faber falters early while Browns batter Red Faber through the third inning in a decisive win. The game features home runs and key hits from Brown players, with scoring by innings and noted performances by Gaston, Schang, Thurston, and Schalk.

Browns Chase Faber White Sox Oanny Louis Rore Red Faber Chien Holts Latils We Gricoro Csceseses Oil Gaston Gaston and Schang, Faber, Thurston and Schalk McCurdy

Meusel Breaks Bone In Left Foot For Yankees

Bob Meusel, star outfielder for the New York Yankees, broke a bone in his left foot while running to second base in the second game of a doubleheader against the Red Sox. He was taken to City Hospital for X rays showing a fracture and will be on crutches for about a fortnight with a four month or longer absence anticipated.

Moston Bob Meusel New York Yankees Jved Sox City Hospital Jemela Aipes Becters Mouse

Ayers Dominates West Roanoke In Tight Clash

Ayers shut down West Roanoke allowing only a single hit through six innings, with Baker briefly relieved by Ayers in the third. Musselman snagged Hall’s long drive at center as West Roanoke’s offense faltered and the game remained close.

Toe Ayes Roanoke Baker Ayers Aes B. Botha Musselman Hall

Silence Provision Anguish Ban For French Sporting Women

In Paria on June 35 the morals committee of the Federation of French Sporting Women bans back talk and sleeveless attire for women in public arts events. Violators lose federation membership. silence becomes a source of anguish as officials act as censors enforcing the rules.

Paria Rts

Paris Outdoor Fashion Review Winners at Grand Prix Meet

Paris hosts its annual outdoor fashion event at Auteuil race track during the Grand Prix meetings. Banco wins with Gun Powder and Latellier's Lazy in a tight finish as Guggenheim and others place behind. Stakes noted at 50.

Paris Resera Auteuil Guggenheim Banco A. Well-P Latellier

Orcutt Captures New Jersey Golf Title at Nutley

Mias Orcutt, nineteen, representing White Beeches Haworth, wins the New Jersey women's championship on the Sun Country Club course in Nutley NJ with a 244 for 54 holes. Orcutt, a NYU student, becomes the dominant figure in metropolitan district golf.

Nutley N. J Mias Gaureen Orcutt White Beeches Gulf Haworth Sun Country Club Mies Orcutt New York University

Sharkey Wins On Fouls In Tight First Round Bout

In Boston at Braves Field Jack Sharkey heavyweight rival Gordon of Kenosha Wisconsin gained the decision in the first round of a ten round bout. Gordon apologized for the incident as the crowd watched the early action in the international league news brief.

la Sharkey Boston Jack Sharkey Sewomae Gordon Kenosha Wis Braves Field

Unclear Sports Schedule Fragment From American League

Fragmentary note lists teams and cities including Boston Cleveland Detroit New York Philadelphia with scattered words about rain and games. Limited legible items hint at today’s schedule and matchups amid disrupted text.

Yale Defeats Harvard for Sixth Straight Varsity Rowing Victory

Yale won the four mile Yale-Harvard varsity race on the Thames at New London, finishing about two lengths ahead of Harvard. Official times were Yale 20:14 2-5 and Harvard 20:21 3-5 with Yale maintaining the lead from the half mile to the finish amid calm conditions and large crowds.

Negatta New London Conn Yale Harvard New Ven Ales Varsity Crimson Cambridge Thames River Terries Ers

Nut Busters Edge Offices In Low-Scoring Tilt

The Nut Busters led 3 0 after the first inning as Greene, Bishop and Candler drove runs. James pitched well for the Nut Busters while Dyer started strong for the Offices before Snead closed out the win in relief as the Offices rallied without enough to overtake the early lead.

George Smiley Norfolk James Poemes Bateman Dyer Smileymen Tne Smiley Hobby Snead Snead Nut Busters Greene Bishop Candler Duke Greene Grasecore Tosaers Camper Jim Wagner Bolen Spangler Yost Umps Hobby Harris A. E Greene Ler Orters Ie Dyer Wits

Wyoming Gun Club Hosts Notable Trap Meet

A Wyoming Gun Club trap meet at Wyco traps Tuesday drew Pineville visitors and several high scores. J C Hindsley led with 24 hits of 25 in the first squad and a 25 hit effort in the next, earning high gun honors. Judge R D Bailey of Pineville also posted strong scores as locals and visitors competed for season standings.

Wyoming Pineville J. C. Hindsley Cye R. D. Bailey Pierce Rose Mr. Birchfield Clair Cook Nanan E. Smallman EB. R. Lynch E. C. Sessler Lonnie Blevins J. O. Bailiff Wm. W. Polloc R. W. Doss G. Richardson Birchfield Oun C. E. Shrewsbury E. P. Rose Cnavha Eid Geores. Fordham

Last Bucket Concrete Poured Ahead of Schedule

Spencer West Virginia June 25 Connel and Laub road contractors poured the last bucket of concrete on the Parkersburg Spencer road five days early at 8 pm The road will open to light traffic July 4 The Spencer Clendevin road should finish August 1 and the Clendenin Charleston stretch is expected to open around September.

Spencer W. Va Connel & Laub Parkersburg-Spencer Spencer-Clendevin Clendenin-Charleston

Bramble Handicap Declares 12 to 1 Shot Wins Feature

New York June 25 AP J Fred A owned by J Fred Adams wins the Bramble Handicap a mile race with 1500 added for ages three and up at Aqueduct Mireador leads View finishes third Latonia races follow with Itchfork taking $38.40 payout for a $2 straight. Eastin second Pani Roma third Joe Rudolph long shot pays 26 20 for 2. Maidens at Latonia finishes third in mile and seventy yards event.

New York J. Fred A J. Fred Adams Aqueduct Track Mireador Latonia Itchfork Eastin Pani Roma Joe Rudolph

Muffard Wins Final Round Robin Golf Match

Mrs. Muffard defeated Mrs. Kabler three up and two to play in the final eighteen holes at Bluefield. A large gallery watched two skilled lady golfers, Muffard finishing the first round ahead and sealing the match with a series of strong approach and putts.

J. H. Kabler Bluefield N. Muffard An H. Kabler Kabler Huffard Muffard Ure Kabler

Bobby Jones Wins British Open Amid Amateur Triumph

Bobby Jones won the British Open at St Annes England with 291 four rounds leading Americans Al Watrous Walter Hagen and George Von Elm in the top four. Jones the first amateur winner since 1897, adds the silver cup to his acclaim as part of an American surge in the event.

St. Annes England Bobby Jones Ope Sepeien Jim Brady Harry Vardon J. H. Taylor Waller Kiagen Jones al Watrous Hagen von Kim Abe Mitchell Tom Barber Fred McLeod Emmet French Bill Mehthorn Watrous Bam America Walter Hagen George von Elm France Fedeether Mitchell Barber and Taylor Jess Swetser United States Great Britain Atlanta Link Hisory Bobby Cruickshank

Baseball scores from the Southern Association games

In Nashville Atlanta split results with Nashville winning 4 to 2 in ten innings and 7 to 3 in seven innings. Chattanooga lost to Birmingham 4 to 6 and won 6 to 3 in seven innings. Mobile lost to Little Rock 7 to 8 and New Orleans defeated Memphis 8 to 4.

Nashville Atlanta Chattanooga Birmingham Mobile Little Rock New Orleans Memphis

American swimmer Gertrude Ederle may try channel swim soon

In Bologne France on June 23 AP reports trainer William Burgess said Gertrude Ederle will attempt the English Channel swim within weeks if favorable weather continues.

Bologne France Mise Gertrude Ederle English William Burgess

Baseball Squeeze Play Wins Admiration In Natl Columns

A compendium of baseball notes praises the squeeze play as the most brilliant tactic, highlights teams like Nut Busters and Gary, cites Smiley’s use of the play, and notes hitters Whitlock Waldron and McMillan. It also covers college and pro trends, trades, and standout players in Roanoke and beyond.

McMillan Williamson Whitlock Waldron Murphy Willow Gary Rags Faircloth Wilbur Fisher Allen Carnes Smiley Nut Busters

National League Results and Today’s Schedule

Brooklyn defeated New York 7 to 4 and Boston won 7 to 4 over Cincinnati. Pittsburg beat Chicago St. Louis rain delayed games. Chicago at St Louis and Brooklyn at New York host games with Boston visiting Philadelphia for two contests.

Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Boston Cincinnati Pittsburg Chicago-St. Louis Chicago St. Brooklyn

Jess Barnes Outpitches Brother in Brooklyn Win

Brooklyn right-hander Jess Barnes outpitched his younger brother Virgil of the New York Giants as the Robins won their fifth straight game, 7 to 4. Brooklyn’s Witt led the offense with a double and a triple, while the Giants managed six singles.

Brooklyn Jess Barnes Youn Er Eee Virgil New York Giants Robins Giants Witt Thinnt Xe Lee EY Barnes Davies Florence J. Barnes O'Ne

Hudkins Knocks Out Goldstein in Coney Island Bout

Ace Hudkins of Omaha won by knockout in the fourth round over Ruby Slistein of New York at Coney Island Stadium. The bout featured light heavyweights with Hudkins taking control early and delivering a decisive finish.

Hudkins Goldstein New York Ace Hudins Omaha Ruby @ slistein Ne York Coney Island Stadium

Pirates Rally Falls Short in Ninth Inning Loss

Pittsburg June 25 AP Lukas singled home two runs in the ninth to lift his team over Pittsburg 4 3. Waner, the Pirate outfielder, collected five hits in five at bats including a double and a triple as the rally fell short in a heavy marked game.

Pittsburg Lukas Pirates Pirate

Described Soap Claims Improve Skin in Baltimore Letter

A Baltimore reader, Vola M. Wheeler, testifies that one month of using Resinal Soap improved her skin and that her two young daughters also have splendid skin. She endorses Resinal for corns and callouses and signs with address.

Baltimore Vola M. Wheeler Chestnut Ave

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