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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1940

Page

8

Gossip and sports chatter from a restless Press Box

Column notes assorted sports intrigue and personal notices. Mentions Diz Harman, Lefty Grimes, Bluefield, Welch Miners, Blue Grays, Mae Parker, Vic’s deal, and readers’ letters from New York and St. Louis Cardinal envelope. References to Bowlers, pitchers Derringers, and Dempsey with light humor and rumor.

Aieeter Diz Harman Diz Vic Blue Grays Marion Lefty Bluefield Faith Mister Grimes

Trosky Clout Pairs Two Homers For Indians

Cleveland beats New York as Hal Trosky hits two home runs. Lefty Grosetti doubles for the Indians with Keller and Kenworthy contributing. Runs total 2 for Trosky and 2 for the team, with about 7,500 in attendance.

Cleveland Vane Cleveland Indians Grosetti Keller Ark New York

Tigers Split With Bostons Deroit June 25 Feature

The Detroit Tigers held second place in the freemen league with a 5 to 1 win led by Boston Youthful Harold Newhouser who had four hits in the nightcap. Red Sox defeated Detroit 11 to 7 in the opener as Rowe took his first loss of the season.

Detroit Tigers Boston Harold Newhouser

Browns Down Athletics in High-Scoring Win

The St. Louis Browns defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 12 to 10 after a long battle, scoring five runs in the final innings to clinch the game.

St. Louis St. Louis Browns Phila

Blue Grays Schedule Shifts as Rainouts Alter Ashland Plan

Weather washed out games leaving Our Blue Grays with a half game lead in proxy standings. They stay in Ashland for a doubleheader with the Kentuckians, then return home to host Be Wneman Red Birds at Bowenfield later in the week.

Blue Grays Ashland Ray Ryan Kentuckians Wneman Red Birds Bowenfield Williamson Welch Colonels William Sorrell Kentucky Bluefield Wayne Austin Honeycutt Fessler Williamson Arene Ted Wile Ae Eddie Hock Logan Marvin Mcc-Nulty Mack McNulty Iy Woodrow Lefty Lew Talen Ifson Wilson Sue and

Indians lose to Aces in rain delayed game

Rain delays interrupt a contest where the Aces rally with solid pitching and timely hits. Huntington, Angstadt, and Young are noted in the line score as the Indians muster five hits and one run in a suppressed effort during the fourth inning.

Indians Notin Hurlin Lendid Eoe Huntington Ose Seth Angstadt and Young

Night NBA card features St. Louis New York Pittsburgh and more

Only games scheduled. McGee and Melton face off in St Louis at New York. Sewell and Bowman pair up for Pittsburgh at Philadelphia while Blanton and Pearson oppose. Cincinnati at Boston lists runner Moore Pose and Errickson as matchups.

New York Cleveland Ruffing Ve. Allen Boston Detroit Bagby Gorsieca Washington Chicago Masterson Smith Philadelphia St. Louie Caster Niggeling McGee Melton Pittsburgh Sewell Bowman Ve Blanton Pearson Cincinnati Moore Pose Errickson

Giants Dancing in Baseball Season Outlook

The provided fragment hints at American and National Leagues with references to the Giants. It lacks clear events, names, dates, or outcomes to form a solid news item.

Polls Show Split Support for Dewey and Willkie in Hallawan

Report from Hallawan County chairmen indicates a close split in presidential nomination support between Thomas E. Dewey and a Willkie ticket. National Committeeman Walter Seana notes mixed responses with several favoring Dewey while others back the Willkie side.

Philadelphia Dell Willkie Thomas E. Dewey National Walter Seana Dewey

Japs To Issue Pronouncement

Tokyo reports Japan will soon issue a sweeping pronouncement warning all powers against interference in East Asia. Officials indicate the statement will delineate Japan’s doctrinal stance and aims amid regional tensions.

Tokyo Japan East Asia

Pirates Edge Gy Philly Gang In 9-7 Win

The Pirates defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 9-7 in a nine inning game. Brubaker and Lanning pitched for Pittsburgh while Highe took the loss for Philadelphia as Lopes and Van Robays powered the offense with multiple RBIs.

Pirates Edge GY Philly Gang Pirates Driver Lan Pit Pittsburgh Gustine Epiecoveesen Brubaker Vaughan Fletcher van Robays DiMaggio Bowman Ee Lopes Butcher Lancing Klinger Philadelphia Mazzera Bi Johnson Pescesesers Rbragan Rune Lopes Marty Bowmany Biliott Mahan Homen Rizzo Banes Acrifices Lanning Hragan Schulte Guatine Phillps St Johnston Atwood Highe Reardon Goets Pinelli

Cubs Rally Past Dodgers In 13 Inning Win At Ebbets

Chicago Cubs defeat Brooklyn Dodgers 8 to 3 in a 13 inning game. The Cubs push ahead with late runs after midnight at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, securing the victory.

Brooklyn N. Y Chicago Cubs Ebbets Field

Grovo and Flannagan Set for Rematch Tonight

Promoter Ralph Weinberg brings Whitey Grove back to the Southside pit to face Johnny Flannagan in the featured bout. Johnny Marvin collides with Johnny Marrs in a second pairing expected to thrill fans after last week’s chaotic finish. Grove fears crowd violence and demands cops to protect him, while Flannagan seeks revenge after their prior clash.

Ralph Weinberg Whitey Eee Grove Southside Johnny Flanagan Johnny Marvin Johnny Marrs Grove Flannagan Weinberg Grovo Plannagan Wyoming Sportarena Chuck Grogan Chuckie Grogan Whitey Marvin-Marrs Marrs Marvin Rassler

Tourney Worth While Is Held in Richmond

The Richmond Newspapermen's Golf Association tournament at Glenwood is described as perfect with every contestant winning a prize. Prizes were distributed after the event as the press of fee or field tied or won at one award.

Eames Ceunéen Mae Parker Bill Dole The Beavers Fleet Honeycutt Cone Cane Richmond

Cards Trim Cubs In City Junior League

In a City Junior League game the Cards held the Cubs to limited scoring as Train Johnson of Everett pitched well for the Cards. Bivens, the star first baseman, delivered key hits while the catcher contributed behind the plate. Umpires Yaple and Sarver officiated.

CUBS Johnson Everett Bivens Yaple Sarver

Luke Hamlin Returns to Uniform After Brief Standoff

Luke Hamlin is back in uniform after a brief disagreement with team leadership following a home run incident. No official club announcement was issued about the situation or its resolution.

Luke Hamlin Eek Larry Peth St. Loui

Owner Briggs Plans Detroit Night Ball

Detroit Tigers owner Walter O Bribds announced plans for a night baseball experiment to allow night games if feasible. He described installing a lighting system so players can compete after sundown and indicated interest in pursuing night baseball during the season.

Briggs Detroit Walter O. Bribds Detroit Tigers Stadingn Shane

Riggs and Alice Win Net Matches

In the tri state tour event in Cincinnati Bobby Riggs of Chicago and Alice Marble of Los Angeles won their rounds. Marble routed Dorothy Henkel 6 0 6 1 while Mary Arnold defeated Mary Whittaker 6 0 6 0.

Cincinna Bobby Riggs Chicago Alice Marble Los Ange Tutled Dorothy Henkel Cincinnati Mary Arnold Mary Whittaker Ronald Lubin Losles Guy Garber Bay City Mich Earl Bartlett New Orleans

Georgetown Golfer Wins Medalist Title

Georgetown golfer wins medalist honors at the National Collegiate A A golf championship at Green Mountain course. He shot a 71 opening round and led the field by one stroke over rivals including Lena Newport Johnny and Haverstick. Georgetown finished third as Duke, Illinois, and other teams trailed.

Green Mountain Course Ane Lena Newport Johnny Haverstick Bill Clark Dartmouth Jack Selby S. Rennie Kelly Soutornia Stanford State Princeton Georgetown Duke Illinois

American Association Scorelines and League Results

Summary of multiple score updates across leagues with teams such as Milwaukee Columbus Mineapel Louisvile and Kansas City in various games. International League reports Rochester Newark Serente and Baltimore with multiple run totals.

American Association Milwaukee Columbus Mineapel Louisvile Kansas City Rochester Newark Serente Baltimore

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