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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1940

Page

10

Williamson Birds Fly High Over Blue Grays

Logan Indians open two-game series at Bowen Field. Bluefield suffered a 16-1 setback as Wilson struggled, Baro relieved, and Sorrell attempts to rally crippled lineup. Logan visits for Ladies Night with Tex Ritter slated to pitch against Logan tonight.

Williamson Logan Indians Bowen Ane Sre Peional Bowenfield Sorrell Bluefielders Logan Nee Oteaten Fessler Tex Ritter

Indians Triumph as Pitching Stifles Opponents

Ashland defeated Held to snap a pest streak with strong pitching by Howell and Maloney totaling 17 safe blows. A homer came on a clutch hit with runners aboard in the second inning. Maloney and Wooldridge, Pennington and Seidel led a balanced lineup.

Ashland Indians Howell Maloney Wen Eese Rome Lax Owell Wooldridge Pennington Seidel

Aces Hold Off Miners in Doubleheader Split

Huntington and Welch split a doubleheader as Sete Aces win 9 to 7 in game one and Welch wins 4-2 in the nightcap. Hal Cruthers belts three doubles for the Aces while Tex Stuart homers for the Miners. both teams pound hits as late runs decide the outcomes.

Wilson Kelly Shewey Capri Jordan Wickel Atwater Pene Lorenz Carman Wison Peters King Huntington W. Va Welch Sete Aces Miners Renewaven Pite Aces Hal Cruthers Sevak Tex Stuart

Baseball scores and team listings from a June game page

A fragment shows teams and records with scattered names. Boston games list Imbalanthe and Brown with pennant style scores. Philadelphia New York contest mentions Mybe and Cineinnati Passeau, with Waltera and others.

Boston

Yesterday's Sports Results Include Key Showdowns

Yesterday's action lists several matchups with teams from Philadelphia Detroit St Louis Washington Boston Chicago and New York. Records show Philadelphia 6 4 and Chicago 11 4 while Washington 5 9 and Detroit 6 6 face mixed results.

Towork Philadelphia Ington Detroit S T. Louis Rein Phila New Eland Chicago Beter Washington Boston Chase Ve. Wilson Lowie Ve Ouhepate Ve. A Kennedy

Portsmouth 1 Charleston 9 Rainouts Deliver Unclear Result

Weather and misc notes from the Southern Association report partial scores and postponed games. The “hettanoogs” and New Orleans results appear irregular with references to a rainout and a cited scoreline.

Adgs First Loss Sparks Phillies Victory

New York and Philadelphia collide as the Phillies win 6 to 4. Keller, Koss, Siebert star on defense with key RBI from Gordon and Keeler. Keeler hits a home run for Philadelphia while Rosse and Struckout contribute on the mound.

New York Hepnie “Athletics Sodey Seberte Biebe McCoy Nadelphia Oma E . Rubeling Rome di Gio Selkirk Dickey Dahlgren Lb E Russ Leo Keller Koss Siebert Brancato McCoy Gordon LiMaggio Moses Chapman Keiler Russo Crosett Crovetti Dickeone Gordon Rolfet Danigre Lett Philadelphia Bale Rose E Mossi Widee Captide Buwerd Rue

Dutch Leonard Wins His 9th Victory for Senators

Dutch Leonard hurled for Washington as the Senators edged the Red Sox 4 to 3. He aided his own cause with two doubles and Cecil Travis scored the winning run in the final frame after a third baseman single and advancement.

Dutch Leonard Washington Senators Iease Washington Cecil Travis Teene Reem Ch SC Myer Gelber Tome

American Association St. Paul 4 Sweeps T. Fates

A brief note reports St Paul teams in the American Association sweeping defeats as fate tilts in favor of the city’s clubs. No further details provided.

Mungo’s Tumultuous Career With Brooklyn and Dodgers

A fragmented portrait of Mungo in Brooklyn from his debut with the Hartford club to his volatile tenure with the Dodgers. The piece traces his speed and talent, temperamental issues, suspensions, arm trouble blamed on tonsils, and eventual exits amid trades and contract disputes, plus brief notes on later stints and feints at comebacks.

Apor Brooklyn Lefty Bronx van Munge Hartford Boston Mungo Bareligh Grimes Grimes Mr. M Cubs Dodgers Oe Landis

Swarthmore Golf Ace Heads Toward Laurels

Swarthmore ace Alexander of Duke faces Bill Cordingley of Harvard in a 33 hole match. Cary of Mississippi and Brooke of Via also compete with Dixon Brooke and Haverstick in the event.

Swarthmore Golf Laurels Manchester Alexander Duke Bill Cordingley Harvard Poe F. Dixon ‘Brooke Via Cary Mississippi Aia Holy” Cross Haverstick Bill Hall Iowa Maines

Van Meer Returns to the Mound After Sitout

Cincinnati reports Vander Meer voluntarily returns to minor leagues to gain regular work with Indianapolis. Reds manager Bill McKechnie says the move aims to restore control and build form before a potential recall. Vander Meer previously threw two consecutive no hit no run games in 1938 and seeks to rebound after arm trouble.

Cincinnati Onal Teages Ceamuetas Aone Indianapolis Reds Bill) McKechnie Vander Meer King of the Piedmont Cme Crosley Field Dodgers Vandy

Bernhard Falls Short in Razor Sharp Tennis Battle

Helen Bernhard lost to Gracyn Wheeler in a tight three set match 6-3 1-6 7-5 amid a field of junior and open division players. Arthur Marx and Larned advanced in the men’s quarter finals as other locals exited.

Miss Bernhard Gracyn Wheeler Loseles Angeles Elim Ind Arthur Marx Los Angeles Johnny Sreee Chicago Larned Tom San Harris Everett Jackson , Fla Barney Welsh Rockville Md Deacon Gordon Cis Cincinnati Ord Wright

Amateur bosses pitch into excitable debate at AAU meet

In Preano California on June 28 more than 300 athletes prepared for the 52nd annual AAU track and field tournament as organizers clashed over recruiting, governance and competition amid a heated discussion.

Preano Calif Wsilee A Jorful Owen

De Gaulle recognized as leader of Free French forces

London reports June 28 that Charles de Gaulle is acknowledged by Britain as leader of the Free French. The question of alliance with the Petain government remains unsettled as Britain weighs the diplomatic confluence with the conservative association.

DE Gaulle London Britain Petain

Mooty Cobb Cubs Edge Reds 3-2 In Tight Chicago Victory

Jake Mooty pitched the Cubs to a 3-2 win over Cincinnati as Herman, Todd, and Mooty contributed with key hits. Derringer allowed runs but the Reds fell a half game behind the Dodgers.

Jake Mooty CUBS REDS Chicago Chi Outfit Derringer Cincinnati Jake i Guba Vilary Pronk Bascermich Ole Ne Hack Feld Ay Herman Dominic Dallesandro Todd Rae Brooklyn Dodgers Bees Dines Mack Esceses Herman Cheeson Nicholson Cavarretta Ib Todd Matic Ambard Cavaretta Frey Joost McCormick Dunn Jords Beten

Martin Homer In Ninth Wins Pittsburgh Game

Martin Homer delivered a ninth inning homer with the bases loaded to seal a Pittsburgh win. He also hit a homer in the fourth inning off Southpaw Dice Lapahan. The game featured multiple hits and base runners including Owen Mise Martin Van Rebeve and Orengo.

Pittsburgh Ye Martin Hi ‘Leeath Dice Lapahan Benetin I . Moore Owen Ber Mise J. Martin van Rebeve Dace Orengo Fune Pietcher Natine Fletcher Lass Louis

Wyatt Pitches Brooks Across In Rainy Game

Wyatt pitched for Brooks in a rain affected game. An error in the second inning allowed a run after Masi was safe at night, tallying against Wyatt. The readable fragments indicate pitching effort and a misplayed ball influencing scoring.

Wrate Wingtiohes Dick Exrickson Belle Bae Ieset Iatiodace Ageint Wyatt Masi

Man and Chen Rally in Human Epoch Era Debate

A fragmentary report notes a man and Chen shaping views on a new Human Epoch concept. Details are sparse, but the item signals a scholarly or speculative discussion on humanity's next phase.

En Man Chen

Defending Net Champs Advance in Tourney

Intercollegiate tennis coverage notes Navy’s Joe Hunt and Don McNeill of Kenyon along with Reedy of Southern California advancing to the quarter finals as a downpour interrupts play and one doubles match falters.

Cedit Joe Hunt Navy Don McNeill Kenyon Reedy Southern California

Don Lash Wins Fresno Distance Race

Fresno California June 28 Don Lash the long legged track ace was runner up in the Fresno distance race while a former Indiana endurance club member took third place, highlighting a strong field and local interest.

Don Lash Fresno Calif Indiana Endurance Athletic Club

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