Groggy Gert Chronicles Baseball Banter and Local Tales
Columnist notes about Bluefield baseball with Weller field incidents and team talk. Mentions W. L Bailey Bill Williamson sack er, Hagg backing Glenwood park teams, Al Snider and Frank, N and W employees, and local games and gossip. References to Emory Marshall, Washington Park, and liquor and horse racing quips.
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Re Elect West Virginia Boxing Board Members 1933
Wheeling June 28 report that George Phillips was re elected chairman of the West Virginia boxing commission at its first annual meeting. Fred Cochran of Parkersburg remains secretary, with Frank Maxwell of Clarksburg as the other member. The financial report by Cochran was described as highly ...
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George Phillips
West Virginia Boxing Commission
Fred Cochran
Parkersburg
Frank Maxwell
Clarksburg
Cochrane
Frankie Petrolle Beats Battalino In Ten Round Decision
Frankie Petrolle of Schenectady New York defeated Christopher Battalino of Hartford Connecticut in a ten round welterweight bout at Queensboro Stadium New York. Petrolle weighed 141 pounds Battalino 141 and a half.
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Frankie Petrolle
Schenectady
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Christopher
Bat) Battalino
Hartford
Charley Retzlaff Stops Illini Gridder in First Round
Charley Retzlaff the Duluth dynamiter halted Les Marriner former Illinois football star in the first round of a 10 round bout before 3 000 spectators at the White City outdoor arena tonight.
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Charley Retzlaff
Duluth Dynamiter
Les Marriner
University of Illinois
White City
American Hopes Rest On Vines After Wimbledon Setbacks
Wimbledon coverage notes Ellsworth Vines Jr leading America’s charge with a straight set win in singles and advancing to the semifinals. Sidney Wood and Frank Shields fall to Jiro Sato and Bunny Austin as mixed doubles also suffers eliminations. Vines teams with Helen Wills Moody to defeat Knottenbelt and Conquerque while Jack Crawford defeats Fred Perry. Austin to face Sato. Satch and Wood exit early.
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England
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Pnrique Maler
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Jiro Satch
Frank Shields
Wood
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Bunny) Austin
Anna Harper
San Francisco
Ian Collins
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Australia
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National League Results and Today’s Schedule
Yesterday Boston defeated Philadelphia 5 2 while New York won 7 to 3 and St. Louis beat the Cardinals 6 to 2. Brooklyn fell 5 to 3. Today St. Louis visits Cincinnati and Brooklyn travels to Philadelphia.
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Baseball scores from early American League games
New York beat Washington 5 to 2 and Philadelphia defeated Boston 5 to 4. Chicago played St Louis with other matchups including Washington at New York and Detroit at Cleveland.
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American Association Recap Scores and Standings
Kansas City 4 4, St. Paul 3 2. Minneapolis 8 3, Milwaukee 6 4. First game 12 innings. Toledo 2, Louisville 1. Columbus 7, Indianapolis 2.
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Baltimore tops Jersey City in a close six to five win
A compact scoreline shows Baltimore defeating Jersey City 6 5 as the only listed result. Additional details or context are not provided in the record.
Baseball scores and standings from late season action
Allentown defeated Norfolk 4 to 3 while Springfield won 7 to 1 over Hartford Bridgeport took a 3 to 1 win against Richmond in a 15 inning game.
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Southern Association scores and postponements noted
Atlanta defeated New Orleans 3 to 7. Chattanooga fell 2 to 5 against Memphis 5 to 9. Other games were postponed due to rain.
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Memphis
Coalfield League Sunday Results and Next Week
Ashland routed Panther 10 to 4 while Bartley beat Welch 7 to 4. Ashland 3 Panther 1 secured second place. Coalwood defeated Premier 8 to 2. Davy crushed Litwar 17 to 0 and 16 to 1. Next Sunday matches include Ashland at Welch and two games each for Premier Litwar Davy Bartley Panther Coalwood.
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Yanks Use Chances To Beat Senators 5 2 In Opener
The New York Yankees defeated the Washington Senators 5 to 2 in the series opener. Sewell and Lazzeri homered, Lazzeri drove in two runs, and Allen held Washington to six hits with seven walks issued. Combs, Myer, and Reynolds contributed key hits as the Yankees built an early lead and held on for the win.
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Cumberland blanks Huntington in doubleheader at home
At Cumberland Md June 28 Cumberland swept Huntington 10 0 in the opener with Helmick pitching three hits allowed and Vitelli earning a 2 0 win in the nightcap. Huntington totaled five hits while Cumberland drew two bases on balls in the third inning for two runs. In Johnstown Pa the doubleheader between Johnstown and Clarksburg ended with a split as the Generals rallied for a 6 3 win in the second game after dropping the opener 6 3.
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Tony Freitas Colorful Pitcher Draws Fans to Sacramento
Sacramento born Tony Freitas, a left handed pitcher, drew attention for his on field talent and off field adventures. He moved from the Sacramento Cubs to Connie Mack who valued his color and flair. A jail citation becomes part of his lore as he pitched in a crucial series against San Francisco.
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Justice of the Peace
Walker Cup Team Pick Shows New Blood for 1932
Captain Francis Ouimet will lead a Walker Cup squad featuring eight New York and other stars for the defense at Brookline on September 12. The 1932 roster includes Dunlap Jr., Howell, Johnston, Moe, McCarthy Jr., Seaver, Sweeteer, Voigt, and Westland, combining five first timers with seasoned veterans.
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Princeton
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Jimmy) Johnston
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Portland
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Charles Seaver
Los Angeles
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Jose W. Sweeteer
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Jack Westland
Chicago
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Free rides win strike of Spanish trolleymen
In Madrid and Ciudad Lineal street car workers refused wage raises and staged a strike, yet kept cars running with signs offering free rides. The public protest drew crowds all morning and by noon the company surrendered.
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Senate Extends Help to Stranded War Veterans
The Senate passed a resolution to allow government loans for transportation and subsistence for bonus-seeking veterans returning home from Washington. Earlier, police cut ties with march organizers and handed over the remaining food fund money to the demonstrators.
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Lefty Grove protege Freitas joins Cubs weighing 170 pounds
Freitas, a 5 foot 6 inch lefthander, joined the Cubs in 1929 with a reputation for a fast ball and deceptive curve. Louis Vinci had hoped to groom him as his successor, but Vinci remained in the picture before Freitas rose as a standout coast pitcher with a smooth delivery.
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Brown Cardinals Rally Past Reds In Sixth to Seal 6 2 Win
Pep per Martin delivered a pivotal fourth inning triple that sparked a Cincinnati miscues spree, as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Reds 6 to 2 in Cincinnati. Flowers reached first ahead of Martin, and a passed ball sent Martin home, triggering a slide that produced six Reds errors. The Cardinals capitalized on six walks issued by Hallahan and Rixey to seize control.
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Swedish Expert Develops Lumber Curing Respiration Process
A Swedish forestry expert has created a lumber curing method that relies on respiration and requires a 12 to 24 hour period. The approach may improve drying efficiency and wood quality in industry applications.
Colgate Captain Wins Qualifying In Intercollegiate Golf
Henry Kowal 20 year old Colgate captain won the 36 hole qualifying medal with 149 at Hot Springs Virginia Yale earned the team title with 620 Pennant placed Michigan second 631 Ohio State third 636 Noyes Parker Kowal led a field where players posted 150s 151 152 and higher as Walker Cup selections surfaced and further qualifications continued.
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Winston Fuller
Southern California
Robert Keppler
Denniston St. Clair
Dean Smith
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John Florio
Smith and Longworth at the Democratic convention
Alfred E. Smith, former New York governor and presidential candidate, eats a hot dog with Representative O Connor at a rear stadium stand. Alice Roosevelt Longworth visits the convention and again refuses interviews while noting decades of convention attendance.
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Alfred E. Smith
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Representative O'Connor
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