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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1944

Page

11

Newhouser Trout Lead Tigers Pitching Duo

DETROIT May 31 The Tigers rely on Hal Newhouser and Paul Trout as a potent right left duo in the pennant race. Each defeated the Yankees on Memorial Day, boosting their records as Detroit edges toward a strong 1944 season. Both are 4-F in the draft with lengthy careers and potential to reach 20 wins this year.

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Shotgun Wound Victim In Serious Condition At Ameagle Mine

Steve Constantienti s a 52 year old Raleigh county miner remained in critical condition after a gunfight over occupancy of a shanty at Ameagle. Thomas B. Burton a fellow worker at American Eagle Colliery Co. is held by state police awaiting Constantientis status. Police say Burton ordered Constantienti s to vacate the shanty and Constantienti s was shot in the abdomen and right elbow. Lottery sales in Uruguay fell 20 percent during the agents strike.

Steve Constantientis Raleigh County Ameagle Charleston General Hospital Thomas B. Burton Constantientis American Eagle Uruguay

Chisox and Macks Halts Due to Thunderstorm

In Chicago on May 31 the Oakland Athletics led the White Sox 2 to 0 after three innings when a heavy thunder shower halted play. Philadelphia capitalized on unearned runs, aided by a hit batter, a sacrifice, a scratch hit, and errors by Ralph Hodgin and Roy Schalk. Russ Christopher retired all nine Sox batters.

Chicago Philadelphia Athletics Chicago White Sox A’s Ralph Hodgin Roy Schalk Russ Christopher Philadelphia

Decoration Day Attendance Sets Major League Record

New York May 31. A total of 160 020 fans attended eight Memorial Day major league doubleheaders an increase of 4 800 from last year. NL Pittsburgh at Brooklyn 24 763 Chicago at New York 21 649 Cincinnati at Philadelphia 21 556 St. Louis at Boston 20 707 Totals 85 685 American League New York at Detroit 37 685 Philadelphia at Chicago 15 027 Boston at Cleveland 41 199 Washington at St. Louis 7 414 Totals 101 Sobre Grand total character.

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Reyes Powers Giants Past Cubs With Two Homer Hauls

Napoleon Reyes hit two home runs and a single driving in six as the New York Giants beat Chicago 8 5 for their fifth straight win. Gardella Dallessandro and Nicholson homered, with Dallessandro’s two RBI shot sparking a four run first inning.

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Orthopedic Surgeons Hear Ashford Doctors

The nation's top orthopedic surgeons gathered at Ashford General hospital in White Sulphur Springs for a pre-convention briefing. Maj. Robert Kelly led sessions with slides and patient demonstrations as Maj. Gen. Norman T. Kirk attended, ahead of the American Orthopedic Association meeting in Hot Springs, Virginia.

White Sulphur Springs Army Ashfort General Hospital Robert Kelly Norman T. Kirk The American Orthopedic Assoc Hot Springs

Nova claims cosmic punch myth in boxing chatter

The passage weighs in on Lou Nova and the idea of a cosmic punch linked to yoga. Frankie Pacassi casts doubt on any real yogi or cosmic blow, noting Nova’s prowess as a fighter and a man devoted to clean living. The piece also references Louis and Conn in the army, suggesting they miss the ring.

Lou Nova Joe Louis Nova Louis Pacassi Jack Dermosey Max Baer Frankie Lou Facassi Nove Billy Conn

Tulips Await Victory by Dutch Grower CEIA

Dutch tulip grower Henry Van Dorn says he will not harvest blooms this year to boost next year's supply. He predicts the unpicked bulbs will yield four times as many blossoms in what he calls the "victory year" as demand surges.

Ceia N. C Henry van Dorn

Probable Pilchers and Others in Early Baseball Lineup Notes

Scattered match entries show teams like New York at Detroit and Philadelphia at Chicago with players listed and mixed results. Several games mention Washington St Louis and St Louis at Boston alongside pitchers Lefebure and Munger with varying win loss figures.

Schanz Secures Fourth Win As Phils Edge Reds

Philadelphia nipped Cincinnati 5 to 4 to halt a three game skid. Charlie Schanz pitched a complete game for his fourth victory, allowing seven hits and guiding a late Philadelphia rally in the seventh inning. Hamrick and Northey delivered key singles, followed by a walk and Ferguson’s error for two runs.

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Red Sox Fall as Indians Rally in Cleveland

Cleveland defeats Boston 7 to 4 after a five-run third inning sparked by Roy Cullenbine and Pat Seerey. Despite the Red Sox outhitting the Tribe, four double plays and sharp defense kept Cleveland ahead.

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Navy commissions Harvey Rooker lieutenant senior grade

Harvey E. Rooker, director of physical education at Davie and Elkins College and former University of Pittsburgh athlete, has been commissioned a lieutenant, senior grade in the Navy. President R. B. Purdum said he had been granted leave and would return after the war. Mexico’s National Academy of Medicine celebrated its 80th anniversary.

Harvey Rooker Navy Elkins Harvey E. Rooker Davie and Elkins College University of Pittsburgh Navy R. B. Purdum Booker Mexico National Academy of Medicine Fos

Braves End Lanier Streak with 5-1 Win Over Cardinals

Boston Braves defeat St. Louis 5-1 as Max Macon and Connie Ryan homer to back Red Barrett in a sharp win over Lanier. Barrett earns his fourth victory as Lanier suffers first loss in seven starts. crucial hits include Clemens triple and Sandlock infield single.

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Lady Astor Elevated to Sergeant in Infantry Division

Lady Astor a Virginia born member of the British House of Commons has been promoted to sergeant by an infantry division that includes many soldiers from Virginia. She has worked her way from private.

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Four-Run Homer by Al Unser In 9th Gives Tigers 6-2 Win

Detroit defeats New York 6-2 as Al Unser hits a pinch hit bases loaded homer in the ninth. Tigers win third straight over the Yankees in a year with Forrest Orell getting the win. Yankees suffer third loss in a row.

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Tucker Holds Lead as Ostetler Rises in Batting Standings

Chicago May 31 Thurman Tucker of the White Sox maintains the American League batting lead at .395 after a week idle. Detroit’s Chuck Hostetler climbs to second with .452, while Bob Johnson of the Red Sox slips to third at .340. Newcomers include Don Savage, Pinky Higgins, and Ford Garrison. Doerr ties for most hits with 45, and Hall joins for most doubles with 19. Hayes leads RBIs with 26.

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West Nets Second Straight No Hit In City Softball

Carl West pitched his second consecutive no hit game Tuesday night as Ford, Bacon and Davis blanked Dufent by 2. All three Belle runs came on errors. West had opened the streak Monday with a 9 6 win over C and P telephone.

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Yankees Realigned As Stimwells Borowy Lead In Runs And Wins

The text notes a player boosted his stolen base total to nine, surpassing George Stimwells of the Yanks, while Hank Borowy of the Yanks moved into leading pitcher with six victories and one loss, completing the realignment.

George Stimwells The Yanks Hank Borowy Mel Harder

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