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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1931

Page

4

Captain Hagen and Pals Shine in Ryder Cup Opener

Alan Gould reports from Seloto Country Club Columbus on June 26 as Captain Hagen’s Americans beat Britain 4 to 1 in the first day’s 26 and 38 hole matches amid heat and shifting play. Hagen and Shute starred in morning foursomes while Cox Burke and Sarazen also contributed key wins in a see-saw contest.

Alan Gould Seloto Country Club Columbus Beloto Cantaln Walter Hagen Scioto Hagen Densmore Shute Leorge Duncan iArthur Havers Glose Brohony Farrell Gene Sarazen Archie Comnston Billie Davies Witty Cox Bic Burke Syt Eastarbrook Ernest Whitecombe Abe Miitchell Fred Robson Alaplnona Leo Diegel Zolf Waven Shute Duncan Havers Sarazen Compston and Davies Cos Ont Burke Easterbrook Whitcombe Diesel Espinosa Mitchett and Trovson Burke Diego Mitchell Robson

Big Six Baseball Hits, Spikes Batting Leaderboard Shuffle

Virgil Davis of the Phillies tops the National League batting list yesterday with two hits in three at bats, though his average rose only slightly. Harvey Hendrick, Harvey Hendrick, dropped eight points to .364 after going scoreless in four trips. Chuck Klein surged into sixth with three hits in four at bats, boosting his average, while BI Terry went hitless. The standings show Ruth and Morgan among leaders, with Davis and Klein near the top after the latest results.

Virgil Davis Phillies Sig BI Terry G AB. R. Pet Ruth Yankees Morgan Ind Bimmong Ath Davis Pulities Hlendr Reds Klein Nn Fee

State Liners Set For Boissevain Tilt At Glenwood Park

Bluefield base ball club the State Liners face Boissevain Bears Sunday at 3 30 at Glenwood Park. N W Welch Senators meet Welch in McDowell while N W takes State Liners league schedule. Kell plans lineup from American Legion Junior days.

Bluefield State Liners Boissevain Bears Glenwood Park Dr. Sd. Kell Boissevain N. & W. Nine Tri-County Welch Senators McDowell Alep Weller Reich Kell American Legion Huntington National Legion

National League Standings and Results Summary

National League standings show St Louis leading with 36 wins and 24 losses, followed by New York 36 24, Chicago 28 ?, Brooklyn 28, Philadelphia 27 4, Pittsburgh 23 42, Cincinnati 23 42. Yesterday’s results include New York 2 Cincinnati , Boston 7 Chicago 3, Brooklyn 16 Philadelphia 13, Pittsburgh ? Cincinnati. Today’s schedule lists Cincinnati at New York, Chicago at Boston, St Louis at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati.

St. Louis New York Chicago Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Boston Gouls St. Louia Mitsburgh L. Philadelphia Washington New

White Sox Take Series Opener As Caraway Dominates Senators

Chicago wins 4 to 3 behind Caraway who held Washington to five hits. Kuhel hit two homers for the Senators and Caraway contributed three hits for Chicago. Crowder started for Washington, lasted five innings, and Hadley finished for Chicago. Washington drops to 1 1/2 games back of idle Philadelphia.

Chicago Caraway Senators White Sox Kuhel Crowder Washington Hading Hadler Bue Teynolda Fonseca Philadelphia Athletics Abrah Toa Myer Manush A Cronin Harris Wrest Cf Secteeee 30 8 Bluere, 3B 12 0 Kuthel Spearar Chica Verr Fe Reynolds Fongert Watwood Clasell Jeffries Tate Toris Ree Chickeo Sceuvanecereee Rupa Oneeca Reynolds Bluege Kohel Manoah Seynolds Ritna iKohel Dubla Lettries Kerr Tue Halla Hadley Tadley Loin Carawway Los Ing Gaieer Owens

Wimbledon Triumphs by American Tennis Star Floats Hope

London reports American players led by Frank X. Shields John Van Ryn and Sidney B Wood Jr reaching the last eight in men's singles while Mrs L A Harper advanced to the last 16 in women's singles at Wimbledon. Shields defeated English champion I OHM 6-0 6-2 showing breadth of American strength. Van Ryn beat Christian Boussus 6-2 1-6 6-2 5-1. Harper dominated Miss Webb 6-0 6-4 as American entries push toward titles.

London Frank X. Shields John van Ryn Sidney B. Wood Jr Mra. L Vané Ryn Christian Boussus Henri Cochel Rene Lacoste Jean Borotra Johnny Wond Cambridge Cambridge Tennis Champlion, ¢ Mr. Malfray Son Turner Malfray Harper Miss T Webb Logtish Gly Mra Varner Betty Nuthall

Notre Dame Gridiron Boss Is Seriously Ill

Rochester Mayo Clinic reports Notre Dame football coach Heartly T. Anderson seriously ill after two days of tests for severe headaches. Dr Doyle and Dr Barborka note the condition is serious though not yet described as critical. diagnosis remains pending.

Rochester Minn Notre Dame Hunk) Anderson Anderson Mayo Clinic Pathological Division Ita J. RR. Doyle Doyle

Virginia Shooters to Attend Local Traps at Winchester Meet

Virginia shooters will likely challenge at the Virginia states shoot in Winchester on July 3 and 4. They plan to train with the Bluefield Gun Club at Cumberland Heights this afternoon, amid a busy July schedule. The grounds are expected to draw larger crowds as new beginners show commendable progress and invite all trap enthusiasts to participate and visit.

Tazewell Virginia States Winchester Bluefield Cumberland Heights

Pitcher Derringer Sees Victory Despite Chalked Loss

Criticism grows over the decision crediting Derringer with the St Louis Nationals win after he relief pitched in a late inning. Notes say Moore’s ninth inning hit could have altered the decision, sparking debate on scoring rules versus common sense.

Derringers St. Louis Nationals Hal- Ishan Chicago Derringer Moore Street St. Louis Hallahan Lindsey Rales Wallahan

Brooklyn Goes On Hitting Spree And Beat Cards 16-5

Brooklyn jumped to an early lead, then blanked the Reds as Walker pitched well for New York. Ogden struggled behind a poorly playing defense, limiting Reds’ scoring to a few hits while Cullop misplayed a drive for a triple. In another game, Philadelphia routed Pittsburgh 13 to 2 as Wait allowed two earlier starts to shape the win with a swarm of Phillies doubles and timely hits.

Brooklyn REDS New York Giants Walkers Walker Ogden Cullop O'Farrell Fallis PHILS Traynor Epeeres Grace Cleves Thavenow Nberinelt Yosiye Meine Oshort Poe Thevenow Osborn

Workmen Busy on Fight Arema

Cleveland reporters describe heavy preparations for Max Schmeling vs Young Stribling at the municipal stadium with 92 000 seats, advance ticket sales near 300 000 dollars, and arena construction nearing completion as rain delays sparring. Schmeling plans body attacks in the seven day countdown while Stribling trains indoors.

Cleveland Ohio Hall Municipal Stadium Max Schmeling Young Geauga Lake Mike Carey Madison Square Garden Bill Carey Toledo Jack Dunn Garden Chicago West Virginia Pennsylvania

Mercer And McDowell Golfers Meet Sunday

Mercer and McDowell golfers will convene at the Mercer club Sunday afternoon for a two ball foursomes match using the Nassau system scoring. Captain Jim Hawking leads Mercer against Captain Mace of McDowell in the season opener with Bluefield selections to include Hawkins Matz McQuall Brooks Lubimer Greenspoon Kitts Wagner Halien Mel Butt Burton Turk Clark White Schlossberg Markell and Bird.

McDowell and Mercer Country Mercer Club Nassau Mercer Jim Hawking Mace McDowell Stars Bluefield Jim Hawkins Max Matz Dick McQuall Pat Brooks Abe Lublmer Sam Lubimer William Greenspoon Tom Kitts Bernard Wagner Frank Halien Billy Mel Butt Garfield Burton Maxie Turk Harry Clark Klaney White Goody Schlossberg Markell Dr. Bird

Schmeling Routs Panka and Marullo in Pro Boxing Stints

The German fighter pressed Panka’s defense to close quarters and pounded the body until the Pittsburgher folded. Schmeling then boxed three rounds against Panks and two against Marullo, landing quick rights to shake Marullo and outguessing him in tight exchanges. He maintained speed with cold weather training and plans to finish his work with more gloves work.

Max Conneaut Lake Park Max Schmeling Cleveland George Panka Pittsburgh Tony Marullo New Orleans Schmeling Nera Panka Pitteburgher Panks Marullo Schmellnor

South Eliminated From College Tennis Championship

Haverford Pa June 26 Teddy Burwell of the University of the South was eliminated in the singles semifinals by Bruce Barnes of the University of Texas. Keith Gledhill of Stanford defeated David Jones of Columbia to reach the final as the cup shifts to the Southwest. Barnes won 6-3 7-5 4-6 6-3 while Gledhill won 1-6 6-3 6-1.

Haverford South Clifford Suter Tulané Teddy Burwell University of the South Bruce Barnes University of Texas California Keith Gledhill Stanford University David Jones Columbia Barnes Gledhill

Bramwell Wesleyans Beat M'Comas 8 to 6

Bramwell Wesleyans win 8 to 6 over M'Comas Wildcats at Bramwell ballpark. Leo Haynes pitched for Bramwell and Louis Haynes collected three hits in three trips. Also notes Berwind Coalwood faces Welch Senators in a Tri County league game at Welch ball park at 3 p.m.

Bramwell Wesleyans M’comas Leo Haynes McComas Wildcats Bramwell Louis Haynes WELCH Berwind-Coalwood Welch Senators

Big Stakes Races Set Across Tracks Today

New York June 26 With nearly 75000 awaiting the winners of seven stake races four tracks in the United States and Canada will share the racing spotlight tomorrow as fifty thoroughbreds of all ages race for rich purses One third of the amount is in the 26000 Latonia derby for ten top three year olds The Kentucky track also offers the 5000 Rosedale for two year olds with eleven starters Three stakes the 2400 Wheatley steeplechase handicap the a 10000 added Great American stakes for two year olds and the 5000 added Brookdale handicap for older horses top the Aqueduct card Five were named for the steeple chase nine juveniles for the Great American and four for the Brookdale For the 10000 Francis S Peabody Memorial handicap at Washington Park five horses are eligible For the 5000 Quebec derby at Dorval six three year olds are eligible Today’s racing had few outstanding features most trainers withholding stars for Saturday’s richer purses Sun Mission won the California handicap at Aqueduct beating J Widener’s Curate by a nose Wyaming was third Four Oaks stock farm’s Cister Zoe won the Hat Del Prado at Washington Park The veteran campais beat Nostan by a half length with William Ziegler’s Lum third The winner an outsider paid 15 4 for 2

New York United States Canada Kentucky Font Brookdale Washington Park Dorval Sun Mission Aqueduct J. 4 Widener Curate Wyaming Oaks Stock Farm Cister Zoe Campais Mias Bianche Watson Nostan William Ziegier Lum

Hickey Fines Nemo Leibold For Abusive Umpire Remarks

President Thomas J. Hickey of the American association fined Columbus club manager Nemo Leibold 400 dollars after he addressed abusive remarks to umpire Larry Goet during the second game of a double header between the Red Birds and Minneapolis in Columbus last Sunday.

Chicago Thomas J. Hickey American Association Harry Nemo) Leibold Columbus Club Larry Goet Red Birds Minneapolis Columbus

Weslayan and Virginia Siders to Open Half

Wesleyans and Bluefield nines will open the second half season at Wellerfield this afternoon as announced by Ralph Millar, secretary of the Greater Bluefield Baseball league, with the rematch expected between Weslayan and Bluefield in Virginia. A separate note reports Primo Carera defeating Underta in three minutes and 43 seconds, with Torrianna Wan I in a separate bout, delivering a decisive finish after a late stumble.

Ralph Millar Greater Bluefield Baseball League Wesleyane Bluefield Wellerfield Nero Alamate Primo Burrala Primo Carera Torrianna Twica Lae Nish

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