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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1947

Page

9

Gallorette Wins Queens County Handicap in Photo Finish

In the Aqueduct opener at Queens, W. L. Brann's Gallorette outlasted Mrs. E. D. Jacobs' Stymie and Mangoneo in a three horse photo finish. Gallorette advances toward turf money leadership, while Stymie barely holds off Mangoneo for second. Honey Cloud, a 13 year old gelding trained by Clarence Minner, won the second race in a seven furlong sprint, paying $14.60.

New York W. L. Brann E. D. Jacobs Stymie Aqueduct Gallorette Whirlaway Queens Inty Honey Cloud Clarence Minner Mangoneo Gailoredte Pellicle Jacobs Star Coincidence Mangonee Job Jessop Pellica Mahout

Marino Favorite in Patterson World Flyweight Bout

Glasgow June 2. Dado Marino named five to four favorite to win world flyweight title from Jackie Paterson in a 15 round bout set for June. Bookmaker says Marino fit and training outdoors in warm Glasgow weather. Manager San Tehinese notes favorable conditions for Marino.

Marino Patterson Glasgow Scotland Marina San Tehinese

Feller in slump fuels Indians pitching questions

Baseball writer and peers debate who will relieve Bob Feller for the Indians after his decline following a book promo. Feller’s season began with losses and a string of poor starts, then a one hit shutout against Boston, while McKechnie notes he struggles to throw for strikes.

Indians Bob Feller Feller Chicago Whites Sox Tribe Bob Boston Red Sox Bill McKechnie Keett Tribe Mound Corps Dontcha Know McKechnie New York Yankees Yanks Boo Feiler Yankees Speed King

Armstrong Joins Eagles Flock Roster in 1947 Draft

Philadelphia June 2 Neil Armstrong the Eagles top draft pick for 1947 joined the Flock’s mounting squad today. He signed his contract and noted he is the father of a two week old son.

Johnson Calls Up South Charleston Legion Baseball Team

Johnny Johnson will manage South Charleston Post 34 American Legion this summer taking over after last season. He announced that all eligible boys should be at Oakesfield field tonight at 5 p m for a workout.

Johnny Johnson South Charleston Post American Legion Whem Johnson Oakesfield

Baseball's Big Six Leaders From The Leagues

A summary of top hitters and run producers in both leagues featuring players such as Jet Walker of the Phillies and Mize DiMaggio Williams Torgeson and other star names. The list highlights batting averages runs batted in and notable club affiliations across the American and National Leagues.

AB. R Jet Walker Phillies Mise DiMaggis Boudreau Indians Torgeson Braves Reller Yanks Mize Giamps Bei Williams Red Sox Marshall Giants DiMaggio Hoty Alaie Mane Giinte Weller Yankeen Miller Rada Williama Ree Box Matin Tigers

Standings Shuffle Hit by Rain Delays Across Leagues

Major League standings show Pittsburgh atop, with Cleveland and Detroit affected by postponed games due to rain. The American League list notes a 5 to 2 loss pattern while teams chase the leaders as schedules stall under wet conditions.

Pittsburrk Reston Louis Cleveland Warbinelew Detroit

Mize Sets National Pace In Batting Race

New York June 2 Johnny Mize former NL batting champion continued hot hitting for the Giants boosting his average to .370 after a week with 12 hits and two homers. He leads Harry Walker by ten points while Slaughter and Engel follow. Mize also tops in runs scored and is near the RBI lead. Warren Spahn remains top pitcher with an 8-0 record as Blackwell leads strikeouts.

New York Johnny Mize New York Giants Philadelphia Harry Walker St, Loyis Walker St. Louis Engs Slaughter Bad Elliott Boston Slaughter Frank Gus- Atine Pittsburgh Bert 2 Haas Cincinnati Earl Torgerson Johnny Hopp Bob Thomson Mize i _ Del Ennis Cooper Torgeson Warren Spahn Spahn Lanky Ewell Blackwell

Valuable Show Horses Poisoned at Stables

PORTSMOUTH June 20 17 Three show horses valued between 22000 and 27000 were found dead in stalls at Se- iots county fairgrounds after a veterinarian said they had been poisoned. Nine horses owned by Dr Q C Burt of Londonderry in Ross county were at the fairgrounds awaiting shipment to a Georgetown show next week. Six horses remained unharmed. Dead were Cloud of Dust four years old with 19 wins from 22 events and described as a world famous walking horse, Star Storm three years old with 15 wins from 25 events, and Victor Allen year old valued at 2509.

Portsmouth Seiots County Fairgrounds Q. C. Burt Londonderry Ross County Fairgrounds Georgetown Burt Cloud of Dust

Rain Delays National Open Qualifiers at Shady Hollow

Heavy rains halted sectional play for 98 Northern Ohio golfers aiming for eight National Open spots at Shady Hollow in Canton. No decision on a new site yet. officials expected to resume qualifiers tomorrow at a northern Ohio course.

Canton Sogey Shady Hollow Ohio Shady Hal Poe St. Tals

Industrial Junior Contests Rained Out

Rain washed out industrial and junior baseball games last night with no matches played at Kenswha Park Legion Field and Kanawha. Carbide, Anchor, EMCO, Viscose, Fleetwing, Daily Mall, Monsanto, and Purity Maid were among teams affected as fields remained muddy and unplayable.

Carbide Kenswha Park EMCO Nitro Fleetwing Daily Mall Legion Field Monsanto Kanawha Tom Jayeres Purity Maid Kasa

Major League Box Scores Overview and Totals

The sheet shows box score data for multiple teams including New York, Pittsburgh, and Brooklyn. It lists ABs, hits, runs, and errors, with pitchers and substitution notes. Key players named include Hartung, Miller, Witek, and Andrews among others, with scoring details and game outcomes across several innings.

Boston Game Recap Shows Mixed Offensive Effort

In Boston versus Chicago action, Mele Tucker and DiMaggio lead with strong showings while teammates Williams and Baker contribute key baskets. The game features balanced scoring across Boston and Chicago with several players reaching double digits and a series of substitutions shaping the final tally.

Ted Sepkowski Sold To New York Yankees

The Cleveland Indians sold 22-year-old Ted Sepkowski to the New York Yankees for 10 000 waiver price and recalled rookie Dile Mitchell from Oklahoma City to fill outfield needs. Mitchell’s recall comes as Pat Secrey slumps and Hank Edwards nurses a shoulder issue.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Ted Sepkowsk New York Yankees Dile Mitchell Oklahoma City Sepkowski Lou Boudreau Mitchell Pat Secrey Hank Edwards

McQuinn Heads American League Batting Race Lead

Chicago June 2 George McQuinn of New York leads the American League hitting race with .354, while Joe DiMaggio surges to .352 as he climbs from .305 with 16 hits in 33 appearances. Law Boudreau sits .350, Pat Mullin slides, and other leaders include Spence Appling Kell Dillinger Mele Kell. Pitching leaders Frank Shea and Freddy Hutchinson tie at 3-1 for the season. Newheiser adds nine more strikeouts.

Chicago George McQuinn New York Stl Joe DiMaggio Yankee Law‘ Boudreau Cleveland McQuinn Boudreau Bob Dillinger St. Louis Buddy Lewis Washington Detroit Pat Mullin Dan Siam Spence Luke Appling Sam Mele Boston George Kell Hoston Ted Williams Charley Keller Red Sox Bdade Dillinger Mailing Dave Philley Paul Lehner Frank Shea Freddy Hutchinson Hal New Heiser Vito

Victorious Golfers Return Home After Amateur Tour

New York reports three players Frank Stranshaw Toledo Ohio George B Hamer Calumins Ge and Francis Ouimet Boston who took part in the British Amateur tourney have returned to the United States landing at LaGuardia shortly after noon. Ouimet now serving as captain of the victorious U S Walker Cup team predicted competition would resume in 1949.

New York Frank Stranshaw Toledo Ohio George B. Hamer Calumins Francis Ouimet Boston United States LaGuardia Field Ouimet

Cincy Hands Ferriss Pitching In White Sox Victory

Dave Ferriss pitched and batted in the Bostonians win while Chicago defeated Boston 6-3. Ferriss gave up seven hits and drove in three runs with a triple and a single. Murrell Jones drove in four for Chicago as their five game losing streak spanned the second game. Rain caused a scheduled doubleheader between New York and Cleveland and Washington and Detroit to be postponed.

Cincy Hands Dave Ferriss Bostonians White Sox Ferriss Murrell Jones Chicago New York Cleveland Washington Detroit

Joe Baksi Arrives for Sweden Bout With Tandberg

Joe Baksi arrives in Gothenburg on June 2 to face Swedish heavyweight Olle Tandberg in a late summer or autumn bout. Neither exact site nor date has been determined.

Joe Baksi Stockholm Kulpmoni Gothenburg Olle Tandberg

Services for Wilson Set in Philadelphia

Philadelphia reports funeral services set for Jimmy Wilson former National League player and manager who died yesterday in Beedengon Florida at age 46. A native of Philadelphia he retired last year to run a fruit and produce business in Florida. His body will be returned to Bradenton for burial after services.

Philadelphia Feneral Jimmy Wilson Beedengon Pla Wilson Florida Bradenton

Babe Zaharias in Scotland for British women’s championship

Gullane Scotland June 21 Babe Didrikson Zaharias faces a double daylight saving time long day while training for the British women’s amateur golf championship. She arrived aboard Queen Elizabeth and enjoys the course, notes its odd distances, says she hopes to visit London and Oslo, and plans to sail home June 25.

Gullane Scotland Babe Didtikson Zaharias Babe Denver Galfer Britain London Oslo

Don Johnson Awarded Win in Disputed Tilt

CHICAGO June beer Will Harridge, AL president, today affirmed Scorer Burton Hawkins's ruling that Don Johnson should get the victory over the Senators in the Yankees 9-5 win at Griffith Stadium. Gumpert lasted 3.23 innings before pinch hitting and Johnson relieved to earn the decision as the Yankees rallied in the fifth.

Chicago Will Harridge Burton Hawkins Don Johnson Randy Gumpert Yankees Senators Griffith Stadium Gumpert Yankee Johnson Washington Farridge Hawskins

Wholesale price trends and market notes

New York and Chicago market dispatches show steady wholesale prices in dairy and grain sectors, with mixed futures and few decisive shifts. Beef, pork, and livestock moved modestly, while grains faced weakness on wheat futures and slow trading amid holiday effects.

Treasury Expenditure and Debt Figures Reported

Treasury release lists May 21 expenditures and year totals. It shows a year July 1 balance of 37,860,941, total debt 450,346,350, assets 411,932,462,026 and month over previous day figures.

Erean Washington Treasury Balner

Transfer Rumor Is Unfounded Says Harridge

CHICAGO June 21 WiN Warridge American league president said he knew of no basis for a rumor that AL clubs were unhappy with their cities and moving west. He noted the St Louis Browns considered moving before purchasing Sportsman's Park but denied any current transfer plans. He dismissed a Cleveland dispute over their stadium and said no franchise would leave Cleveland.

Harridge Chicago Win Warridge St. Lois Sportsman’s Park St. Louis Marridge Cleveland Indiana Tat City Cleveland Ohio

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