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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1947

Page

8

Edgewood Golfers Hold Foursome Event at Club

Edgewood Country Club hosted a two day best ball against par handicap foursome with nine teams. Waller, Conley, Hodges and Hall won by 12 up. Single, Smith, Palmer and Carey were 10 up. A S Alexander won the flag tourney while J C Palmer was second. TG Alexander tied first with W Pritchard in the Sweepstakes, Hodges finishing second in that event.

Edgewood Country Club FP. W. Waller J. 5 Conley Charles Hodges J. A. Hall Secith C. R. Singlelaiph Smith J. C. Palmer A Carey A. S. Alexander TG. Alexander W. Pritchard Charles Hodgs

Illinois Dominates Big Nine Track Meet at Dyche Stadium

Illinois captured its third straight outdoor Big Nine track title, finishing with 69 percent of points led by Herb McKenley in the 220 and 430 events. Wisconsin was second with 304 points. Northwestern, Ohio State, Michigan and Michigan State followed as champions across events but Illinois claimed multiple titles including the mile and high hurdles, while records were limited by wind. The team plans a warmup at the Compton Relays before nationals in Salt Lake City.

Evannston Illinois Dyche Stadium Herb McKenley Ilini Wisconsin Chuck Fonville Michigan George Walker Ilinois Bill Porter Northwestern Porter Mc Kenley Tinos Sonnengers Don Gehrmann Rehberg Herb Barten Illini Bill Moore Northwestere Bob Richards Fom Bennett Ohio State Buckeyes Wolverines Barten Fonville Indiana Minnesota Gordien Purdue Iowa Bil Mathis John Twejee Dike Eddlemen Paul Miller Gay Eet Tinois MicKenley Ed Porter Timrn Salt Lake City Utah Compton Cal

Bobby Locke Wins Goodall Golf Tourney in Newton

South Africa's Bobby Locke won the Goodall round robin at Charles River Country Club earning 37 plus points and $9.88 average per hole across 25 rounds. He defeated 11 top U.S. pros including Mangrum and Barron, while Ghezzi led early before Locke’s seven birdies in a seven-under-65 second round beat Nelson's course record by two strokes.

Newton Mass South Africa Bobby Locke Goodall Charles River Country Club Locke Lloyd Mangrum Chicago Herman Barron White Plains Jimmy Demaret Ojai Tallf Ghezzi Ellsworth Vines Los Angeles Maui Demaret Barron Ed Oliver Wilmington Del Mangrum Ben Hogan Hershey Goodell Lew Worsham Betnesta Goodell Ledger George Schoux Mamaroneck Bob Hamilton Herman Keiser Akron Sam Snead McSpader Land Cary

Sissonville Wins 10th Inning Game Over Spencer Nine

Sissonville Independents defeated Spencer 4 to 3 after ten innings. George Fisher opened the tenth with a single, Jim Beane followed with a single, a wild pitch moved runners to second and third, and Junior Beane delivered a bases clearing triple to left. Spencer scored once in the bottom of the tenth but fell short.

Staincen Sissonville Independents Spencer Sissonville Independents Spencer Aggregation George Fisher Jim Beane Junior Beane Sisson, Jr Beane Fisher Simmons Seamon

Death Claims Jimmy Wilson Former National League Star

Braden ton Florida June 1 Fiery Jimmy Wilson a 47 year old baseball veteran died of a heart attack after dining with friends at a sandwich shop planning a Gulf swim. He played 23 seasons as catcher and coach in the National League and managed Phillies from 1934 to 1939. Wilson, a Philadelphia native, helped Cincinnati in 1930 and 1942 and mentored pitcher Bucky Walters. He retired to citrus business in Bradenton. survivors include widow Selena Edwards Wilson and son Robert, with several siblings. One son was killed in World War II.

Dickering Steve Harrick Univerasltya West Virginia Bill Kern Leonard Feets) Barnum Parkersburg High W. Va Barney Mountaineers Kern Stretch Howell Wesleyan Jimmy Jerris Westria Lee Patton Morgantown Dean Romney Roy Mckinley Whey Fountaineers Bradenton Jimmy Wilson Wilson Gulf of Mexico Bradenton Masonic Order Philadelphia New Haven Philadelphia Phillies St Louis Phillies Cincinnati Detroit Tigers Eric Lombardi Jim Ripple Reds Windy City Citrus Bucky Walters Philadelph Walters National League Selina Edwards Wilson Jane Isabel Wilson Andrew Long Beach Cal Anl Robert Lester Thomes Walter Kensling Royal Schute Kensing- Pa Robert Wilson Pacific Army Air

Major League Box Scores Summary Bleeds Through Roster

Readable lines show box scores from several games with players like Stirnweiss Keller DiMaggio and Lemon. Pittsburgh Boston Cleveland New York Cincinnati St Louis and Philadelphia results are listed with runs hits and errors across two games in the doubleheader format.

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Alcott Defeats Hugheston In 15-4 Victory

The Alcott baseball team defeated Hugheston yesterday at Hugheston by 15 to 4. Winning pitcher J. Holestine and brother C. Holestine led Alcott in the win with strong work. For scheduling future games, contact Ray mond Hudson before 4 p.m. at Therleston 63-404.

G. OM R. A. Pet Atlan Giants Walter Hilite Tay McQunn Yankees Slaughter Cardin DiMarpin Yankeed Howdreay Inglane Ambican Teague Torgeson Braves Aineshall Giant Alcott Hugheston J. Holestine C. Holestine Raymond Hudson Therleston

Mighty Midgets Race At Ripley Feature Winners Noted

In midget auto races at Evans Speedway Ripley on June 1 Harry Comstock won the feature with Dick Padden second by one car length Smoky Stover took third Doc Folden topped the time trials Promoter Coleman announced next Saturday’s race will be first auto event under the Mights in West Virginia Loadendale Juniors Defeat Alcott Juniors 13 6

Ripley Evans Speedway Harry Comstock Dick Padden Smoky Stover Doc Folden Dick Fadden Coleman

Giants Power Beats Reds After Losing Opener 5-3

New York Giants recover from an opening loss to beat the Cincinnati Reds 13-9 in the second game, climbing to first place as Chicago Cubs win and other National League results shift standings. Eddie Miller homers in the opener. high-scoring twin bill features John Mize batting leader with five hits.

Cintinnati New York Bimholtzry Rigner Jb Zientara Ahyitey Vo FO Galan Othomsoner Hass Jb Mize Matton Jb Gi Marshaller Lamannee Caoporn Adams Oltsiata Mueller Other Ss Miller Ss Baumholy Mer Thomson Cooper Hr—Miller Dansen Rigney Hateton Zi¢ntara Hene Beymholte End Hess Cincinnat Bb-Jansen Bleckwell Blackwail Guibert Hoff Black Gumbers Gumbert Riddle Beggs Hevki Lively Cod Mueller Hanser Thompson Trinkle Lomuard Chicago Cubs Phillies Philadelphia Boston Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Browns Philadelphia Athletics New York Yankees Indians Cleveland Giants Eddie Miller Reds Elmer Riddle Harry Gumbert Ewell Blackwell Black John Mize Merk Clyde MccCullough Bob Surgeon Tin Tabor Les Giants Dixie Walker Carl Eivenlhran Furillo Philadetty Pee Wee Reese Louis Johnny Sain Detroit Ae Oneason Pirates Bob Elliott Bucs St. Louis Connie Ryan Johnny Hopp Joe DiMaggio Yankees Charlie Keller George McQuinn Bob Lemon Hal Peck Eddie Robinson Jeff Heath Vern Stephens

Major League Standings Report From Baseball Card

Major League standings show the Cincinnati team at 6 3 and Beoskisnit Pitinhareh 7 0 while Chicacets Ph leads in the American League with New York at 11 Cleveland at 8 second team noted.

Cincinnati Beoskisnit Pitinhareh Chicacets New York Cleveland Eam

Probable pitchers records in National League games

Summary of probable pitchers and matchups in a series of National League games featuring St Louis, New York, Cleveland and other teams. Notable names include Newell, Johnson, Walters, Flag and Embree with varying win loss records. Unclear fragments reference other teams and lineups.

Eomany Amd Doston oNewell Johnson St. Louis Brookins —Follet Cinetyaaly New York Walters Amd Gillan le “Swashivetin Beteal Dae Rentom Glevnand Embree

Noel Humphreys Scores Fifth KO At Armory Show

Noel Humphreys delivered his fifth knockout in two months by stopping Bob Callaway at the Armory. The card featured local boxers from Beckley with mixed results, as three Shamblin brothers lost decisions and Scotty Scruggs edged Ron Harper. Rex Crouser mentors Humphreys as the night showcased several bouts and decisive wins.

Armory Simon Pures Beckley Noel Humphreys Bob Callaway Noel Rex Crouser Cat~bide

All-Stars Triumph Over Huntington WEFW in Hurricane

The Hurricane All-Stars defeated Huntington WEFW 14 to 10 this afternoon. Lefty Neumeier earned the victory. The team seeks more games and invites interested teams to contact R. C. Allen at Hurricane 2361.

Hurricane All-Stars Huntington Wefw Lefty Neumeyer Stars R. C. Allen Hurricane

Rangers Lose First Powellton Doubleheader Shutout

Powellton Rangers lost their first game in 15 starts this season in the second game of a doubleheader as Alderson defeated them 8-0 after they won the opener 3-2. Kinder earned the win in the first game while Abshire took the loss in the second.

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