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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1945
Page
8
The Daily Telegraph-TU reports Holmes holds a .386 average with Goody Rosen closing in as Brooklyn surges. Rosen climbs to .366 while Whitey Kurowski and Phil Cavaretta rise in key categories. Olmo leads in RBIs and triples as Joe Bowman, now with Cincinnati, dominates wins.
Everett Brinkman Art Ward and others from West Virginia sports circles gathered at Cove Creek and Falls Mills for a fishing outing. Jim Callaghan led the haul while Ward captured a sole turtle. Falls Mills impressed the visitors as a Canadian lake like spot. Local golf chatter included Joe Repockey and the state writers’ tourney with Darrell Harless favored to win.
ACK HAMMON of Dayton arrives in Bluefield for summer as ex-stars Blake Burton and Blazin' Blake return from military service. Dick Powell may resume umpiring. Al Bergeron, prisoned in Germany, back from overseas. Beavers and Milligan alumni pursue college and pro opportunities. several West Virginia players head to Ohio State Northwestern Duke and other out of state schools.
Tami Mauriello, 197, of New York delivered a two fist assault to Lou Nova, 203, of Los Angeles, at Fenway Park. In 2:47 of the first round Mauriello dropped Nova for a knockout as 8,000 watched. The victory opens Boston’s outdoor season and boosts Mauriello’s bid for a title shot with Joe Louis.
Toronto 6 Jersey City 1 Newark 10 Fiochester 6 Buffalo 8 Syracuse 5 led the International League list with varied results across the circuit.
Chicago on June 25—Cardinals manager Billy Southworth says a healthy lineup with Marty Marion and Whitey Kurowski back strengthens the infield and boosts the team's form. The club posted a 7-0 sweep over the Pirates and a 4-0 win after a 1-0 extra innings loss to Cincinnati as they rise from fourth place on a 0.700 road pace. Cubs manager Charley Grimm notes Bill Nicholson’s slump, while Red Schoendienst hits for Cardinal strength, going 10-for-20 with two doubles in the latest series.
Vernon Thomas Morgan, a 16 year old Emporia lad, is chosen to represent Virginia in the national boys baseball game at New York on August 28. He leaves Richmond June 25 to train under Babe Ruth and Carl Hubbell, after a six hour tryout at Mooers field with 30 contenders. The eastern squad meets a western team coached by Ty Cobb at Polo Grounds under lights. An all star list from among the candidates is noted.
Gundar Haege the noted Swedish middle distance runner will travel to London for an exhibition race to be staged late in August announced today. The event highlights include international competition and a showcase of elite athletics in the British capital.
Today's schedule lists New York at Louis lit with a 5-6 record facing Hollingsworth 2-4 as the only game on the slate.
Durham defeated Leameville 8 to 1 while Danville lost 7 to 4 in the listed games. Only games played are shown in this summary.
In New Orleans on June 25 Bernard Docusen defeated Phil Terranova in an eight round decision before 8,000 spectators. Docusen, 133 pounds from New Orleans, outweighed Terranova, 129 pounds from New York, who was competitive but outmatched at ringside.
Freddy Russo from Newark extended his unbeaten streak to 50 straight pro bouts with a unanimous decision over veteran Pittsburgh boxer Jackie Wilson in a 10 round featherweight bout at Baltimore.
Bournemouth England June 25 one hundred seventy five U S army golfers will tee off tomorrow in the first round of a 36 hole medal play tournament to determine the champion of the United Kingdom base section.
New York June 25. Brooklyn leads the National League by three and a half games as the Dodgers enjoy home park advantages while Detroit tops the American League standings with a one and a half game cushion amid a three week intra series. Catcher Johnny Peacock, recently acquired, returns as No 1. Hank Greenberg is expected to join the Tigers during their two week home stand after Army Air Forces duty. Tomorrow Cincinnati visits Boston and New York travels to St Louis in key night games.
Duke university announces its 1945 football schedule with six other games. Navy plays here Oct. 6 and Army visits New York Oct. 27. Other matches include South Carolina, Camp Lejeune, Wake Forest, Virginia Tech, North Carolina State, and North Carolina with locations in Durham, Wake Forest, Atlanta, and New York.
Ohio State University won the 1945 national intercollegiate golf title at Columbus. Howard Baker led the Buckeyes with a 36 hole total of 142 to claim individual medalist honors as the team posted 602 strokes for four players. Michigan and Northwestern tied for second at 621. Notre Dame fourth at 633. Minnesota fifth at 638.
Supreme Headquarters Allies Expeditionary Forces report army athletic officials seek major league baseball and national league football teams for exhibitions in Europe. Col. Kenneth E. Feilds said US troops may host victory games in Nuernberg in late August with finals across swimming golf track and other sports planned through July and August.
Cincinnati June 25 Gerald Holmes Walker known as Gee Gee, right fielder for the Cincinnati Reds, aims to reach the 2000 hit milestone next month. The 37-year-old veteran entered June with 1964 hits, having built a notable career since arriving in 1942, including rising batting averages and frequent baserunning exploits.
Roanoke and Lynchburg games noted with percentages and a single game played. League details are sparse with only Roanoke and Lynchburg appearing and one recorded matchup.
Morgantown W Va June 25 Darrell Harless topped the field at the West Virginia Sport Writers annual tournament with a 92 after three days of practice. runner up Carl Ridgley carded 102 as the writers meet closes with Pred Burns elected president and a new nominating committee policy adopted.
Hank Greenberg will rejoin the Detroit Tigers lineup Sunday marking his first appearance since joining the army four years ago. The slugging star was a feared hitter in the American League before his military service and his return excites a town hungry for baseball.
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