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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1944
Page
8
Lee Patton leaves Princeton to take a New Rochelle post with the Baily Selegraph Sports NTomsy CARENCE.
The columnist recalls attending a Henry Armstrong knockdown win over Al Davis at Madison Square Garden. Davis offered little resistance as Armstrong overwhelmed him with a relentless early assault, leading to a decisive finish while questions linger about Armstrong’s sight.
Lee Patton resigns after 14 years at Princeton high school to take a three year contract as head coach and athletic director of Iowa Prep in New Rochelle New York. Len Younce will be his assistant at Iowa as the program expands with a year round camp and a tougher football schedule.
New York June 26 Billy Southworth's St. Louis Cardinals lead the National League with a 92 pace for June 1943, nine and a half games ahead of rivals. They head into a long home stand against Eastern teams with a strong margin over Pittsburgh Cincinnati and New York Giants. Star players George Munger and Stan Musial are noted as possible losses for October while Sam Breadon holds World Series tickets.
New York University will return to football this fall after dropping the sport in February 1942. John J. Weinheimer of Mt. Vernon will be varsity coach, pending sufficient player material by Sept. 26 when the fall term opens.
Nick Strincevich, 28, right handed pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, was notified today he had been classified 2-A by his Gary Indiana draft board. President William E. Benswagner announced the ruling. Strincevich is married and has one child.
County schools lose several staff to the armed forces including Patton at Princeton High and George Fanni, Bill Roney, and Harold Looney from Knob, Mercer, and Fairview. Officials vow to continue athletic and social education programs with local talent if needed.
Chicago reports a 36 hole prelude to the Victory National Golf Championship with stars like Ben Hogan Babe Didriksen Zaharias and George in mixed pro amateur and senior groups. The event opens Wednesday through Sunday with a first prize of 3000 in war bonds on a 72 hole route.
Harold J. Weekly of the Community War Services praises Bluefield's recreation progress but condemns the dilapidated state of the municipal stadium and Bowen baseball field. He notes neglect has cost taxpayers thousands and urges action, while endorsing a year round program and added facilities like wading pools and indoor spaces. Weekly cites prior delinquency impacts and credits the local program for reducing juvenile offenses.
The St. Louis Browns, after climbing from last place, depart for New York leading the AL by four games. The Yankees begin a 20 game tour against the league leaders with manager Luke Sewell hopeful for 11 road wins. Ailing players and recent doubleheaders shape the early road work as the Browns seek to extend their surge.
Thirty two golfers advance to the Governor Cup event at Bluefield Country Club Iowa? The tie for medalist honors included John Gott Bus Hall Ken Pierpont and Gil Meem with net 7 under. First round losers enter the second flight with pairings set to be played by July 1.
Notre Dame and Washington University of St Louis led early in the National Intercollegiate Golf Tournament in Toledo. The Irish posted 311 to claim the team title, with Washington U’s James Jackson taking individual medalist honors at 73. Bob Terry of Notre Dame15 had to shoot 76 to seal the win as Michigan faltered.
Baymelia with apprentice E Wright edged Ebro by a neck to take the Pocahontas purse at Charles Town Jockey Club. Chop Sticks ran third in a field of six. Baymelia paid 16.60 to win as Tacaro Bras produced a 121.80 mutuel in the second race with a 212 daily double.
Evanston Ill June 26 Francisco Pancho Segura defending champion from Miami university paced 16 survivors into the third round of the National Collegiate Tennis tournament singles play at Northwestern with a 6 1 6 3 squelcing of Utahs Dick Warner. Howard McCall of Georgia Tech upset in second round 6 1 6 3. Notre Dame three of four through opening day. Bill Tully loses 7 5 7 5 to Bob Davis USNA. New York will meet Joey Pirrone Cleveland in a 10 round outdoor bout July 10 promoter Herman Taylor announced Freddy Dawson Chicago meets Joe Amico Philadelphia in eight round semifinal with other matches.
Ike Williams of Trenton New Jersey will meet Pirrone on July 10 in Philadelphia. Williams defeated Cleo Shans in prior bouts and seeks another title shot as he heads toward the scheduled matchup.
Boston Braves defeat Samp son Naval Training Center 6 to 3 at Samp son field ending 11 straight wins. Box shows Boston 0 1 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 and Samp son 0 0 0 0 0 3 6 2 3 with pitchers Javery Klopp Cardoni Hofferth Kluttz White Davis Ravish.
In Homewood Illinois 14000 on track crowd watched Conn McCreary ride Pensive win the Kentucky Derby winner. Steward suspended him through August 3 for conduct near the finish line disqualifying Twos and reordering given placings. Two other horses affected and Lassie Stakes contenders listed with Occupation taking Lawrin Purse feature win.
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