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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1931

Page

13

Intercollegiate Crew Forecast Sets Stage for Big Nine Invitees

Discussion of the Poughkeepsie regatta field and potential additions from Princeton Marietta College of Ohio and Wisconsin as well as Western teams. Notes on Tibs of Cal and Washington and the growing West Coast interest in rowing toward future Olympic participation. Ames Notre Dame gridiron Jousts and enduring football rivalry highlighted.

Poughkeepsie Princeton Marietta College of Ohio Tigers Marietta Wisconsin Tanford Cornell California Los Angeles Far West Washington Huskies Stanford Southern California Golden Bears Pennsylvania

U. S. Girls Defeat British Trio in Wimbledon Action

United States players push through with wins in women's singles and men's doubles as Wimbledon proceedings continue. Mrs John Van Ryn Helen Jacobs and Mrs L A Harper oust British foes while Frank X Shields and Sidney B Wood Jr win in doubles over Fletcher brothers in four sets. John Van Ryn teams with George Lott Jr to dominate Nuthall and Tuckey in doubles.

London United States Great Britain John van Ryn Helen Jacobs L. A. Harper Frank X. Shields Sidney B. Wood Jr Fletcher Brothers C. G Wilmer Allison George Lott Jr J. W. Nuthall Betty C. R. D. Tuckey

Big Six Baseball Adds Chuck Klein to Leaders

The Big Six batting race gained a seventh member as Chuck Klein joined the leaders after going 2 for 4 with two points to tie Bill Terry for third place. Virgil Davis surged to second in the NL with four straight hits lifting his average to .367. Babe Ruth extended his majors lead with four hits in six chances, adding nine points. The standings follow.

Chuck Klein Klein Bill Terry Virgil Davis Babe Ruth

Reds Blank Giants 6-0 Behind Frey’s Sharp Pitching

Benny Frey pitched five and two thirds perfect innings as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the New York Giants 6 to 0. The Reds rapped ten hits led by Nick Cullop and Clarence Mitchell’s miscues, with Frey earning the win and Mitchell charged with the loss.

Frey New York Benny Frey Cincinnati Reds Giants O'Farrell Reds Clarence Mitchell Nick Cullop Allen Eeeenens Schumacher Rees O Cincinnati Douthit Crabtree Hendrick Eevseee Seeeseseves Durocher Sukeforth Poy Marshall Pullis Leach Segecoae S Tondstrom Terry Verges Mitchell Morrell Cregseeneres Stripp Cullop Rey Cuccinello Moran Quigley Donnelly

Young Stribling vows to come out swinging against Schmeling

The article details Bill Stribling’s planned strategy for the July 3 heavyweight title bout with Max Schmeling. Stribling intends an early all out assault with left hooks to the body and jabs to the head, aiming for a knockout in the first five rounds, then pacing the fight if Schmeling endures. Schmeling, weighing about 190 pounds, reports peak conditioning and is ready for the final week of training.

Geauga Lake Bill Stribling Max Schmeling Jack Dempsey Mauler Tommy Gibbons Shelby Montana Schmeling Bill Stribling Dempsey Gibbons Max Conneaut Lake Park Young Joe Jacobs Jacobs Max Machon

Jamestown Fails To Impress In Aqueduct Shevlin Stakes

Jamestown, the heavy 2 to 7 favorite from George D. Widener’s stable, finished last in a three-horse Aqueduct field for the Shevlin stakes as Sir Ashley and Danour led a Belair alum and Moore showcase. Hi-Jack won the six furlong Epinard handicap at Washington Park, with Helanthue and Lady Capulet close behind. Doris Jean captured the Tinley Park purse at six furlongs, beating Martha Jones and Leros in a photo finish after a late burst.

New York Jamestown George D. Widener Belair Alub Sir Ashley W. M. Moore Danour Toe Pay Hi-Jack John P. Grier Brookmeade Stable Helanthue Lady Capulet Tranquillity Farm Washington Park Jake Lowenstein Doris Jean Martha Jones Leros

Baseball Scores From Yesterday and Today’s Open Games

Yesterday New York defeated Chicago 10 to 9 while Chicago won 9 to 2 over another opponent. St Louis 6 Philadelphia 8 5 5 Washington 4 Detroit 3 Boston 8 Cleveland 3. Today Washington visits Chicago Boston at St Louis Philadelphia at St Louis New York visits Cleveland.

St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Boston Chicago St. Louie Washington Detroit Cleveland Ashington Oston Washington Eenewewee York Eeeenas Cleveland Sabratonad

Miller Purchase Brings Lefty Walter Miller to Indians

Indianapolis reports the American Association club bought left hand pitcher Walter Miller from the Cleveland Indians. The deal was announced June 25 and adds a veteran arm to the Cleveland organization. Major league observers note Miller could bolster pitching depth for the roster.

Millers Miller Indianapolis Indianapolis American Association Baseball Club Today Walter Miller Cleveland Indians

Ryder Cup Play To Begin Today At Scioto

Columbia Ohio June 25 America and Great Britain prepare for Ryder Cup matches with two ball foursomes set for tomorrow. Lineups feature Sarazen Farrell vs Competeo Davis, Hagen Shute vs Duncan Havers, Diegel Espinosa vs Mitchell Robson, Burke Cox vs Easterbrook Whitcombe. Whitcombe abstains on opening day. singles Saturday.

Columbia Great Britain America Charles Whitcombe Walter Hagen Ean Scioto Battle Gene Sarazen Johnny Farrell Archie Competeo W. H. Davis England Densmore Shute George Duncan Arthur Havers Leo Diegel al Espinosa Abe Mitchell Craig Wood Smith Joplin

Anderson in Rochester to Undergo Tests for Headache

Heartley Hunk Anderson, Notre Dame football coach, is in Rochester Minnesota for further tests after severe headaches since late May. Mayo Clinic Dr. C J Barborka said the case is difficult to diagnose. He arrived yesterday to learn the cause of his symptoms.

Anderson Rochester Minn Heartley “Hunk” Anderson Notre Dame C. J. Barborka Mayo Clinic

Browns Sweep doubleheader at Philadelphia for AL lead

Sorrell allows four hits but wildness sinks Athletics in both ends of a doubleheader. Browns win 6 to 5 in game one and 8 to 5 in game two, cutting the A’s AL lead over Washington to one game. Red Kress drives home two on a key homer as Earnshaw’s streak ends.

Brooklyn George Watkins St. Louis Philadelphia Dazzy Vance Paul Derringer Port Martin Frisch Watkins Bottomley Orsatti Adams Geibert Wilson Derringer Beseeeleee Frederick Nee “Gilbert Herman Bissonette Finn Lapez Lombardice Vance St. xRan Louis Pez Std Brooklyn Neers Ree Ee Pfirman Hack Muffs Boston Chicago Cuyler Dreesen Maranville Berger Cf R. Moore Wt. Sheely Schulmerich Rf Spohrer B. Maguire Eae Fankhouse Chicabo Hornsby Stephenson Shee Berger Sheely Maguire Baecht Frankhouse Browns Athletics Washington Big George Earnshaw Red” Kress Bill Shores McDonald Rommel Rube Walberg Bishop Bettencourt Clevelad Bob Kline Indians Red Sox Johnny Burnett Cleveland Poae Rothrock Jablonowski Kline Miner Rothrock Sweeney Pickerin

Yankees smash two wins in Chicago doubleheader

The New York Yankees swept both games from the Chicago White Sox 10 to 9 and 9 to 2. Ruth hit his 16th homer of the season in the opener, Gehrig homered for the 17th time, and Chapman drove in a go ahead two on blast in the ninth before adding his second in the second game.

Chicago New York Yankees White Sox Ruth Srasyane Wesleyans Seeee Bluefield Business College Sari Sharenun Buhoen Greater Bluefield Weller Field Powermen Brennaman Bolen Snecker Powermeen Rice Ray Ase Ib Lanser Wagoner Perkins Calin Pipgras Wee Coen Kerr Nt Blue I Powermen Reynolds Cescsssess Business College Fonseca Simmons Hinton Swecker Watwood Clase Eenee Cain New York Oreereeeees Combs Lary Chapman Gehrig Byrd Frazier Fi Tas Sier Faber Hite—Fraasier Losin Frasier Ormesby Nallin

Midway Athletics Defeat Sunset News in Afternoon Tilt

The Midway Athletics defeated the Sunset News 15 to 11 yesterday at Receye bowl. Jasper Jones hit the longest homer of the day, a full circuit shot for the cushions as the Rinky dinks and Athletics clashed.

Midway Athletics Sunset News Rinkydinks Receye Bowl Jasper Jones

Wesleyans Lose to Princeton Outfit 10 7

The Wesleyans traveled to Princeton yesterday and lost 10 to 7 in a free hitting game. Snider pitched for the Wesleyans and for Princeton St. Clair worked the mound. Score by innings shows Wesleyans with a late rally but unable to overcome Princeton's early lead.

Wesleyans Princeton Roosters Snider Bluefielders St. Clair JR. H. Wesleyvans St. Calif Lembert

Petrolle Stops Suarez in Ninth at Madison Square Garden

Billy Petrolle of Fargo knocked out Justo Suarez of Argentina in the ninth round of a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden. The victory boosts Petrolle toward a potential lightweight title clash with Tony Canzoneri.

Madison Square Garden New York Billy Petrolle The Fargo Express Justo Suarez Pride of the Tony Canzoneri

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