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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1930
Page
11
Ithacans row like champions as Cornell wins the regatta on rough seas. MIT finishes third and California fourth. Argo boat Arguse is runner-up to Big Red. Navy boat nearly sinks near the line as Chicago hitters are subdued by Dazzy Vance in separate action.
By ALAN J. GOULD Poughkeepsie June 26 Cornell's big red crew staged a dramatic comeback in the four mile varsity race. The victory marked their first intercollegiate regatta win in fifteen years, restoring Cornell to rowing glory on the Hudson.
Cornell defeats Syracuse by three lengths to capture the varsity race in rough water. Massachusetts Tech takes third with California fourth and Columbia fifth. Washington finishes sixth as Navy sinks nearing the finish. over 50,000 spectators watch the dramatic river contest.
New Bern North Carolina reports scientists harness bacteria to cut fertilizer production costs. Dr C T Mueller a German bacteriologist demonstrates bacterial solvents and plant foods that pre digest plant matter, reducing machinery needs. Science and Solls Inc led by W F Thorkildson of Detroit has acquired over 14 000 acres of marl and peat lands for the venture.
Jerry Brillhart debuted in Bluefield city league rescuing Grantham in the fifth, pitching seven strikeouts and no hits in three innings. He also hit a finishing homer with Paul Richlin on base in the sixth, as the Wesleyans edged West Virginia Business College 6 to 1 under poor field conditions.
St Louis fans viewed the Browns’ Manush and Crowder for Goslin deal as top heavy for Washington while Dick Farrington notes condition factors and player holdouts. Consol idated Press notes Koenig’s addition will boost Detroit’s offense with strong fielding and depth, citing Koenig, Gehringer, Funk and McManus as a potent core and projecting a .300 batting mark if Koenig hits well. The piece highlights Goslin’s holdout history and Manush Crowder’s past form, framing the trades as strategic for team needs and lineup balance.
Oakmont Pa June 26 Four players from Harvard Notre Dame Princeton and Southern California reach the intercollegiate golf semi finals after sharp 36 hole quarter finals. Finlay Harvard beat Perry Alabama while Moller Notre Dame beat Forrest Yale and Dunlap Princeton beat Parks Pittsburgh. Moller escaped lightning and rain but is fine.
The teletype communication system between American airports has expanded across the United States. Officials project about 5,650 miles of teletype circuits in operation by year end and around 8,000 miles by the end of next year.
Wimbledon report from June 26 notes American players dominating seven doubles and two singles matches. Miss Mary Greer of Kansas City was the sole American eliminated, losing to Swiss champion Miss E. S. Pagot 6-4 6-3. Bobby Jones observed, praising the game as diplomat and champion.
Newark New Jersey June 26 Tris Speaker resigns as manager of the Newark Bears after two years with 38 losses and 28 wins. His replacement is not yet chosen and the resignation takes effect immediately. Jack Onslaw, coach, is in charge until a new manager is named.
Frank O'Doul of the Phillies finally enters the Big Six roster, displacing Bill Terry. Babe Ruth lurks in last place but homers and collects two hits in four at bats for a .400 average. O'Doul goes four for seven with three hits in a heavy hitting day to rise to fourth place.
The Yankees beat the Indians 11-5 in the series opener as Herb Pennock earned his seventh win of the season. Five Cleveland players went deep off Pennock, while Tony Lazzeri and Ruth contributed key hits and runs for New York. The win solidifies Pennock’s lead in the American League pitching standings.
Philadelphia defeats St Louis 8 to 3 in the opening game of a four game series. Foxx hits his nineteenth homer as Bishop Cochrane Simmons and Foxx pace the attack with extra base hits. Gray yields thirteen hits while Rommel works relief.
Yesterday's AL scores include New York 13 over Cleveland 11 and Philadelphia 8 over St. Louis 3. Boston defeated Chicago 9 to ?, while Washington beat Detroit 12 to 4. Remaining matchups include Chicago at Boston, St. Louis at Philadelphia, Detroit at Washington, Cleveland at New York.
National League results show Brooklyn defeating Chicago 7 to 1 and New York downing St. Louis 12 to 4. Pittsburgh won 11 to 5 against Philadelphia in the second game. first games noted as played. International League scores include Toronto 7 over Baltimore 3 and Buffalo 9 over Reading 7. Montreal 10 over Newark 5 and Rochester 2 over Jersey City 1.
Dazzy Vance stars as Brooklyn Robins open the series with a 7 1 victory over the Cubs. Chicago lineup suffers five runs in second inning as Root struggles and Vance dominates nine hits. Pirates beat Phillies 1 0 on a fourth inning fluke then 11 5 in nightcap behind Grantham homer and strong hitting.
Indianapolis 10 and St Paul 10 lead a compact scoreline while Minneapolis 1 Columbus 1 and Louisville 6 Kansas City 6 balance the day with Toledo 5 and Milwaukee 1 also listed.
Charleroi edged Scottdale 7 to 6 in the first game while Scottdale won the rematch 8 to 0. Jeannette defeated Fairmont 7 to 4 in an 11 inning affair. Cumberland beat Clarksburg 3 to 1 and Johnstown toppled Wheeling 10 to 7 in six innings due to rain.
Readable lines show Atlanta defeating New Orleans 7 to 6 and Birmingham beating Mobile 7 to 3. Chattanooga routed Little Rock 18 to 3.
Scottdale Pa June 26 Chap man hurled a no hit no run game of seven innings in a Mid Atlantic league double header nightcap. Scottdale beat Charleroi 3 to 0 after dropping the opener 7 to 6. Chapman issued only two passes.
In St. Louis on June 26 the New York Giants shellacked Cardinal pitching, winning 12 to 4. Clarence Mitchell limited his former teammates while Crit Leach drove in four runs and Mel contributed with multiple hits as New York amassed twenty hits off five Cardinal pitchers.
Hartford reports forty one Connecticut communities are marked with roof signs indicating airplane pilot routes. State chamber lists sixty six such markers statewide with Bridgeport holding seven marks, the most of any town.
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