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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1937
Page
12
Brooklyn defeats Carl Hubbell and the Mets 10-3, ending Hubbell's consecutive-win run. Eddie Brits reports the setback for New York during the league game at the Brooklyn park.
Tickets for the all star attraction at Kanawha Park Monday afternoon June 14 go on sale at Olders Drug, Sport Mart, and A W Johnstons Drug in South Charleston. The event features Washington Senators versus Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds versus Philadelphia Athletics with Peebles assisting the Anti Tuberculosis Tools league. Attendance expected, time around 3:00.
Charleston’s Senators fell in both ends of a doubleheader to Portsmouth Red Birds 8-4 and 9-1 at Kanawha Park. Errors plagued the home club as Danaher, Borgmann, and Pelton highlighted the visitors’ scoring, while Fleischman and Yourke paced Charleston’s lone offensive burst in game one.
Shaw defeats rivals to win amid motor trouble withdrawals and a late crash by Floyd Davis in Springfield. Davis and mechanic Dee Toran were hospitalized with non serious injuries. Shaw earned about 340000 in total prizes including 20000 cash and lap prizes totaling around 4500 plus additional near 15000.
The United States sealed a 5-0 victory over Australia in the North American zone finals as Budge and Grant won the last two singles. Budge defeated Jack Bromwich 6-2 6-3 5-7 0, while Bitsy Grant beat Jack Crawford 6-0 6-2 7-5 in a straightest effort.
Shaw, labeled a cagey driver, completed the entire event without relief, stopping only twice for fuel and fire changes. He led Hepburn three times, reclaiming the lead at 409 miles before a finish that matched the closest race, with Shaw finishing third after a late pit setback. His self designed car dominated the course.
The Spott Mart trophy grants champion navigation membership to Meadow Brook Golf club and a Kay Jewelry wrist watch through The Gazette Trophy for one year. Runner-up receives a Leather Jacket and six months Meadow Brook membership. Consolation prizes include Sport slacks and a MacGregor sport sweater.
Ellsworth Vines explains the basics of tennis footwork emphasizing running technique, knee bending, and stance. Proper position before striking, turning sideways to the net, and keeping eyes on the ball are key to faster, more powerful returns.
At Fenway Park on Memorial Day, the Yankees defeated Boston 4 3 in game one as Rube Walberg held the Sox to eight hits, then Boston won game two 8 2 behind Walberg’s strong effort. Cronin homered for the Yankees in game one, while Foxx drove in three for Boston in the nightcap. Attendance reached 40,100.
In Chicago on May 31 the White Sox won both games of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Browns. The nightcap stayed close until the final inning as Billy Hayes and Mike Kreevich produced a decisive run. Harland Clift hit two homers for the Browns while Tony Piet connected for the Sox. Monte Stratton held the Browns to nine hits in the opener.
LEWISBURG May 31 Jimmy Coleman of St. Albans won the Greenbrier military tennis championship by defeating Henry Quin Remayor in the finals 8 6 7 15. Sixty four boys entered the tourney. Ike Shannon of Ashland Ohio defeated Kenneth Gongwer 3 0 in an 18 hole match at White Sulphur to claim the Greenbrier military golf title.
Williamson May 31 Logan lost both ends of a double header to the Williamson Colts 14 to 3 and 7 to 1. Hickey and Ford hit home runs, each game. Crowd was large for Memorial Day.
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