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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1929

Page

5

Brooklyn Extends Streak Over Giants In Ten Inning Victory

Brooklyn Robins beat the New York Giants 12 to 10 in ten innings led by Otts 21st homer and Hendricks late rallies. Morrison saved the win as Pienich homered and a Hendrick triple powered a ninth and tenth inning comeback.

New York Brooklyn Giants Clan McGraw Renton Robins Henry Morrison Pienich Hendrick Ott Frederick Gilbert Bel Herman Clark Bishonette Tb Ae Bressler Bancroft Picinioh Moss Koupal K. Moore Gilbertn Herman Nin Roush Lindstrom Erry Hogan Kaufmann Oranda Fullls Rana Terry Cohen Hogan Biasonette Picinich Aitel Piednich Nancroft Tase Op Sonehasen Ee York Brookyn

Pete Barnum Dies Former WVU Gridder at 27

Baltimore June 25. Pete Barnum 27 a Parkersburg West Virginia native and WVU track and football star died at Maryland General Hospital from burns after falling into a molten metal vat at Bethlehem Steel Sparrows Point mill. He saved himself briefly by grasping a ledge before coworkers pulled him out. Barnum played fullback for two years at Parkersburg High and for West Virginia University before turning pro with the Bethlehem Grays.

Baltimore Robert Pete) Barnum Parkersburg W. Va Hich West Virginia Maryland General Hospital Burns Sparrows Point Bethlehem Steel Corporation Barnum Bethlehem Grays Steel Company West Virginia University

Rain Delays Bluefield Baseball Schedule Across Mercer County

Heavy rains paused baseball in Bluefield and Mercer County this week. The twin bill to decide the first half I D league title is now moved to Thursday at 3 30 PM after earlier delays. Bluefield Juniors vs Modern Woodmen was also rained out and rescheduled for 4 PM at Glenwood. Piedmont Austin joins Princeton replacing Earl Hall who retires for 1929 season.

Bluefield Glenwood Smiley Mercer County League Piedmont Austin Princeton Earl Hall

Southern Association Scores Reported For Chattanooga Memphis

Nashville Little Rock Atlanta and New Orleans results listed with scores and order. Only games scheduled.

Chattanooga Memphis Little Rock Nashville Atlanta New Orleans

Cornell crews blamed for longest Intercollegiate Rowing race disruption

Enthusiasts from rowing circles criticize Cornell for delaying the regatta by an hour causing a rough water race. Columbia's varsity eight won the nine-crew field while Connecticut, Washington, and California coaches weighed in with praise and criticism.

Poughkeepele N. Y Cornell Town Intercollegiate Rowing Association Columbia Hudson Alastair MacBain Lion Étroke Horace Davenport Berman Cotnwain al Uldrickson Washington Huskies Davenport Russ Nagler California

Kahle and M Neal to Address Pythians Memorial Service

James S. Kahle and W. W. Mc Neal will be principal speakers at a memorial service Friday night by the Blue field Knights of Pythias in the Pythian hall. The committee is arranging an interesting program and the Pythian orchestra will provide music.

James S. Kahle W. W. Mc Neal Bluefield Knights of Pythias Order Pythian Hall Pythian Orchestra

Rain Delays Card At Queens Stadium And Bowl

Boxing bout between Al Singer and Domi nic Petrone postponed to tomorrow night due to rain. In Ohio, Southpaw Golfers elect B C Livereay of Portsmouth as president with 36 members. Art Wells of East Liverpool posts 82 to lead qualifiers. Godfrey versus Wiggins rescheduled for tomorrow after rain halts the 12 round heavyweight clash at Taylor bowl.

New York Queensboro Stadium Dominic Petrone Harlem Southpaw Toledo B. C. Livereay Portsmouth Ohio State Southpaw Golfers Association Art Wells East Liverpool Cleveland George Godfrey Chuck Wiggins Indianapolis

Baseball Standings and Schedules From National League

In latest games Boston beat Philadelphia 7 to 1 and 8 to 2 to lead the series. St Louis defeated Cleveland 8 to 0 while Cleveland won 7 to 2 in another. Brooklyn rallied 12 to 10 over New York in 10 innings. Tonight Philadelphia visits Boston, Brooklyn travels to New York, and Cincinnati visits Pittsburgh as only games scheduled.

Philadelphia New York St. Louis Detroit Cleveland Washington Chicago Boston Set Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh W. L. Pet Cricreo Cnesce St

Crumpler Beats McComas Bugdusters In High-Scoring Game

Crumpler defeated the McComas Bugdusters 3 to 1 at Crumpler Park before the season’s largest crowd. Scott started for McComas and gave up two Crumpler runs in the first two innings before McLain relieved. Hedrick pitched steady for Crumpler with ten strikeouts and three hits allowed.

Crumpler McComas Bugdusters Crumpler Park Scott McComas McLain Hedrick Bugdusters

Upton to Become State Gym Education Head

Arthur V. Upton Victory Hill school principal said he will become state director of physical education succeeding Melville Stewart who will enroll at West Virginia University as a law student this fall. Upton will assume office about August 1 and reside in Charleston. Five automobiles seized by federal prohibition agents were sold today for a total of 187 dollars.

Clarksburg W. Va Arthur V. Upton Victory Hill Melville Stewart West Virginia University Upton Charleston Wheeling

Winged Foot hosts top golfers in final Open prep day

At Winged Foot Mamaroneck N Y June 25 stars like Mike Brady Neal McIntyre Bobby Jones Walter Hagen Horton Smith and others tested the course ahead of the Open. Brady posted 68 and McIntyre 69 while many pros stayed under 70.

Mamaroneck N. Y Winged Foot Golf Club Mike Brady Winged Foot Neal MclIntyre Indianapolis Bobby Jones Gene Sarazen Bill Mehrhorn Leo Diegel Walter Hagen Horton Smith George von Elm Wan

Princeton Wins Golf Title From Yale Foe

In Deal New Jersey Princeton captured the intercollegiate team golf championship after a nine hole playoff with Yale. Princeton finished with 643 strokes in the double round while Yale had 173 in the playoff to 164 for Princeton. George T Dunlap Jr led Princeton with a 150 total and Maurice McCarthy Jr of Georgetown was runner up with 152.

Deal N. J Princeton Yale Tigers Georgetown Detroit Harvard Pennsylvania Ohio State Dartmouth Williams Penn State Union Bowdoin George T. Dunlap Jr Pinehurst N. C Maurice McCarthy Jr Middle West Washington Oregon Lehigh Xavier Minnesota Illinois North Carolina

Night horse racing opens at Fort Miami track

Ten thousand people watched a night racing program at Fort Miami track Toledo Ohio as floodlights illuminated the event. The opening 2 18 class trot for a $1000 purse was won by Rose Morgan owned by F D Stont of Pontiac Michigan driven by Miller.

Toledo Ohio Fort Miami Rose Morgan F. D. Stont Pontiac Mich Miller

Foreign fighters end hard labor in charity title bout

Max Schmeling and Paulino Uzcudun prepared for a headline heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden for Mrs Hearer’s milk fund. Officials projected a 35 000 crowd and about 500 000 in gate with proceeds aiding New York children. The winner faces Jack Sharkey in September for a possible title.

New York Max Schmeling Paulino Uscudun Gene Tunney Mra William R. Hearer Paulino Hoosie Falla N. Y Schmeling New Jersey Lakewood Madison Square Garden New York State Athletic Commission Tunney Jack Sharkey Jack Dempsey

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