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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1940

Page

9

Blue Grays Triumph as Eakin Hurls 3-Hitter in Victory

Ralph Eakin pitched a three hitter and struck out nine to lead the Blue Grays over Williamson Red Birds 8 to 3 at Bowen field. Pat Capri homered in the first inning, while Lee and Capri contributed key hits as Bluefield remains atop the Mountain State league standings. The win, Eakin’s seventh this season, came before about 2,200 fans with Sorrell’s refreshed lineup anchoring defense and timely hitting. Tonight the same clubs meet again at Bowen field for another critical matchup.

Victor Sorrell Ralph Eakin Williamson Red Birds Farmer Boy New Castle Conbage Mingo County Ralph Pat Capri Big Ralph Williamson Pollock Sorrell Lee Bowen Field Bluefielders Wilson McNulty Meee Honeycutt Johnny Fessler Toeta Shewey Nick McKay Shewey Fessler Capri Kelly King of Ashland Paul Herrmann Els Indians Pado

Opening Innings Rally Gives Birds 1-0 Victory

Homer sparked the early offense with a first inning homer and Mihalic drove in Stevie with a double. Lujack and Jordan contributed later as Ashland, Ky. beat the Indians 1-0 after late errors and baserunning left the visitors scoreless.

Homer Mihalic Stevie Lujack Jordan Urick Jay Tas Les Halic

Local Basketball Schedule Shows Evening Narrow Matchups

Today from the Vera league controller four games are listed with teams Philadelphia at New York Roses Chandler at 3 4 and Washington at 6 6 city games Boston at Leonard at 8 6 facing Galenouneith Detroit at St 4 4 against Auber 6 5.

Weaee Adelphia York — Roses Chandler Wash Boston Leonardington Galenouneith Detroit Auber

Detroit Tigers Defeat Browns in Tight 2 1 Victory

Big Buck Newsom with help from Charley Gehringer and Hank Greenberg led the Detroit Tigers to a 2 to 1 win over the St. Louis Browns. Newsom earned his tenth straight victory. Teddy Yarosz outpointed Bud in East Liverpool after a bout win by Mignault. Oklahoma drivers largest American Indian population claim noted.

Gehringer Greenberg Big Buck Newsom St. Louis Charley Gehringer Hank Greenberg Detro Tigers St. Louis Browns Newsom Teddy Liverpool Teddy Yarosz Bud Ente Hed Mignault Tommy Yarosz Pohasi Pittsburgh

Germans Belgians to Begin Talks Radio announces talks

Berlin reports Belgian Premier Hubert Pierlot announced from Bordeaux that German Belgian governmental discussions will begin. Pierlot said Belgium continues the war with its allies, aims to aid civilians, and seeks Belgian unity under distress while establishing contact with German occupation authorities.

Berlin The Man Radio Hubert Pierlot Speakig Bordeaux Pierlot France Belgium

Move to Remove NYA Offices Stalls Charleston Lease

State Administrator Glenn Callaghan said the NYA removal plans for Pairmont have blown over for the time being and the Charleston lease will be renewed. He disclosed NYA lit quarters now used by the Bituminous Coal division field office had been ordered closed July 1 but orders were stayed. negotiations by the NYA thus collapsed.

Charleston W. Va Glenn Callaghan NYA Pairmont

Nebraska Heads United Travelers elects Bailey and others

Columbus June 27 United Commercial Travelers elected John M Bailey of McCook Neb supreme counselor as 350 delegates created seven districts for rounding up and deporting subversive aliens Lloyd Carter of Bristol Va was chosen supreme sentinel and new directors included William S Moore of Huntington W Va

Columbus United Commercial Travelers Today John M. Bailey McCook Neb Lloyd Carter Bristol Supreme Sentinel Williams Moore Huntington W.va

Marble Arnold Win Net Crown in National Clay Doubles

Alice Marbie and Mary Arnon teamed to win the National Clay Courts Women's doubles title 6 3 6 4 over Helen Bernard and Gracya Wheeler. Marble earlier beat her doubles partner 6 2 6 1. Bernard beat Monica Nolan 6 1 6 4 in singles. Other results include Arthur Marx defeating Johnny Doeg and Gardner Larned beating Barney Welsh. Harris Everett upset Charles Hare.

Alice Marbie Mary Arnon Helen Bernard New York Gracya Wheeler Los Angeans Miss Marble Chica Los Angeles Miss Bernard Monica Nolan Cincinnati Catherine Wolf Ind Ann Davis Columbus Ronald Lubin Alex Guerry Chicago Arthur Marx Johnny Doeg Gardner Larned Barney Welsh Rockville Doeg Harris Everett Jacksonville Pia Charles Hare England

Russia Tightens Guard Discipline in Red Army Barracks

Moscow June 27 UP reports a Soviet Commissar ordered tighter discipline in Red Army guardhouses. Prisoners are forbidden to listen to activities and guards faced stricter restraints, signaling increased oversight.

Moscow Ecome Somat

Harsh Discipline Emphasized by Red Star Comment

Red Star comments stress merciless discipline for those who think laws are not for them. It warns that violations will bring disgrace and a severe regimen in the interest of the army.

Red Star

Hoosier Democrats Nominate Governor Schricker at State Convention

Indiana Democrats in Indianapolis chose Lieut. Gov. Henry F. Schricker as their candidate for governor and renominated United States Senator Sherman Minton with strong support. They backed a third Roosevelt term despite some indirect approval.

Indianapolis Indiana

Third Term Backing for McNutt Surfaces in Convention

An eleventh hour resolution by Frank M. McHale, national committee member, endorses Paul V. McNutt for president and reaffirms democracy ideals and patriotism. It cites McNutt's Memorial Day call for Roosevelt to seek a third term amid international crisis. The resolutions committee story had not raised the third term issue.

Paul V. McNutt Frank M. McHale McNutt Rose

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