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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1937
Page
21
The New York Cubs and St Louis Cardinals split to level the series as Beckley defeats Bluefield 13 4. A weekly feature mocks sports writing and includes a farmer joke about two year old horses and a Kentucky Derby aim.
Beckley Bengals overturn an early deficit to rout Bluefield Blue-Grays 13 4 at Beckley. Kemis held Bluefield to two hits over eight innings as Red Seamster and others backed by a potent offense. Hutton extended his hitting streak to 19 games with a double, while LeNoir and Davis homered for Bluefield.
A maiden relaxes in a playboy’s arms under moonlight. The couple speaks of lasting love as the girl asks if love endures from May to December. He responds with a tender promise and a casual date make.
A Seattle medic notes that fresh garden produce rather than spring mood stirs romantic thoughts. He mentions carrots and other vegetables as a playful lure to life and companionship.
The teacher scolds six year old Jimmy for misbehavior and tells him to bring his father the next day. Jimmy warns that his father is no angel either.
Augustus Caesar on his deathbed allegedly commanded all present to applaud as he died. The tale underscores his desire for public praise and control over the moment, reflecting ancient impressions of his rule and persona.
Two boys argue about counting to a hundred. One mocks the other’s math, while the other retorts that counting could still lead to a job with a punk golfer, hinting at future opportunities despite taunts.
In England garters are suspenders and braces cause jokes as a bruised fighter ends round three. The manager cheers him to stay on while Paris police swap in sting bullets. Erne Powell recalls a belligerent who challenges anyone in a town after a fight in a phone booth.
A lighthearted tale tells of a pawnbroker who falls into misfortune, ending up behind the three ball in a humorous loss. The anecdote relies on playful odds and local color.
A humorous column notes a portable screen hiding men from women and pokes fun at Cleopatra and green face powder. An Optimists club in St. Louis offers a wedding anniversary reminder service for husbands provoking a witty wife remark about the usefulness of reminding husbands they are married.
Perfessor Vandy Van Dyke suggests a headline pitching Max Schmeling as the world’s champion heavyweight. The colorful label “World's Champion Heavy-wait!” plays on Schmeling's status and a playful misspelling.
Sandy Alba, a local business man and pilot, relates an incident where a drunk asked a plane hostess if all women are trained nurses. The hostess reportedly nodded, and the passenger demanded she perform tricks.
A news magazine reports officials weigh sending letters to high profile inmates to gauge jail satisfaction. The piece pairs the policy idea with a quip about spouses and control, illustrating the magazine’s witty commentary on power dynamics.
Lebanon Skeet Club defeated Bluefield 228 to 214 in a 250-target Appalachian Skeet match held in Lebanon. Carl Hendricks shot 48x50 for high gun. Barnes Crockett of Bluefield was runner-up with 47x50. Roy Callaway of Bluefield scored the first perfect doubles in this event. inter-club results list top Lebanon and Bluefield shooters and scores.
Harry Cooper of Chicago won the 27 hole True Temper golf tourney in Philadelphia posting a 38 30 68 for a 280 total. He surged with five birdies the back nine to overtake Willy Cox of Washington who finished 282 for second prize.
New York dispatch reports Mike Jacobs plans Joe Louis on an overseas run this summer likely at Wembley with potential opponents Foord Harvey or Davie. Louis, under a five year deal, targets August bouts while Schmeling faces Farr Baer rematch plans. Louis trains in England after Braddock rematch, while others like Torrance and Pecunis draw little notice.
Jake Wade dominated the Yankees, pitching a two hit gem through seven innings and aiding Detroit in a 5 3 win to split the series and trim New York’s AL lead. Frank Crosetti belted a ninth inning homer with two aboard, while Gomez and Selkirk homered for the Yanks.
News items from June 26 describe Dizzy Dean and Carl Hubbell looming as a duel, New York Giants beating St. Louis 5 3 to even series, with notes on pitchers Harrell Weiland and Melton and a Pittsburgh Phillies game details. Pittsburgh traded Baric Browne to Philadelphia for Joe Bowman before a 7 to 6 Phillies win in thirteen innings.
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