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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1929
Page
8
Rene Lacoste defeats Jean Borotra in a five set final to claim the French title for the third time since 1925. The victory solidifies Lacoste as world number one with Borotra as runner up and the two also win the doubles crown, impacting Davis Cup prospects.
Cincinnati jumped ahead with six runs in the first inning on miscues and six hits off Cantwell. Donahue earned the win, Cantwell took the loss as the Reds steamrolled the Braves 12 to 3, Boston dropping its second straight.
Columbia's powerful crews sweep the east this spring and fill their boathouse with 180 donated jerseys from opponent crews after each race. A sweep of the Poughkeepsie regatta could require new trophy cases as nine crews are slated to compete.
Paris seven Knute Hansen a Deuish heavyweight once a contender for the Ute has turned to painting landscapes to escape training monotony. Hansen is regarded as a fair painter and takes art seriously despite a sports writer’s quip he should specialize in painting black eyes. He plans to apply for entry into the Salon next fall.
Minnesota edged Chicago 3 0 in the first game while the Gophers lost 15 to 10 in the second, keeping the Maroons in the Big Ten cellar. Louisville manager Allan Sotheron, a former major league pitcher, struggles in his first year with the Colonels as they win only seven of 24 games.
The record lists results: Toledo 5 Indiana 2, Columbus 5 Louisville 4, Minneapolis 21 Milwaukee 7, Kansas City 4. TM Paul 7.
A garbled UPI recap lists players from the Pirates and Dodgers along with other clubs as leaders in home runs and batting. It mentions National and American Leagues totals and various named figures such as Ruth and O Boul, but the exact figures and context are obscured.
Pittsburgh bests Philadelphia 14 to 2 as Burleigh Grimes earns his ninth win. Friberg hits a three base play and Grantham homerun provide the big moments while Lerian and Waner drive in runs. Phillies struggles include three errors and a late scoring spread.
Fort Worth sees a rare arc in the Texas League as Zigey Sears shifts from outfielder to umpire, Vincent Devaney graduates from bat boy to regular pitcher, and Bud Myres continues as a winning pitcher in Houston. Fans tease a Fort Worth versus Houston clash with Devaney and Myres opposing Sears behind the plate. Cubs release catcher Tom Angley.
The Giants won 3 2 over the Cubs in Chicago behind Hubbell pitching. It was Chicago’s fourth straight loss and New York’s eleventh win in twelve games. Mason was driven from the mound in the sixth after a flurry of hits, while Ott collected three singles and a walk for the Giants. Chicago scored in the ninth on singles by English, Nayler, and Stephenson.
The St. Louis Cardinals edged the Brooklyn Robins 9 to 8 in a delayed opener as hits surged late. Frederick homered and drove in runs, Hendrick also went deep, and Roettger stood out among the Cards while Sherdel earned the win over Ballou.
The athletic board approved the 1950 varsity captains recommended by the captaincy board. Captains include Earl Wolfe of Parkersburg for baseball, F. Riley for track, Charles Krebs for boxing from Gaurleston, Gorton Brill of Baltimore for wrestling, and Marshall Glenn of Elkins for basketball. A new freshman basketball coach was referred to Francis H. Stadavold, varsity mentor. Director HA Stinsbury announced a new freshmen football coach would be named after June a.
Wheeling beat Tuamnette 45 3 Cumberland led 16 6 Balrment trailed 1 2 Clarksburg edged Keottdale 2 4 Charleroi and Johnstown game incomplete with 4 points shown.
NEW YORK June Babe Ruth was taken to a hospital for treatment of a heavy cold. The Yankees away game was postponed yesterday for his condition. He was described as a preventive measure and likely to be out of action about a week.
Washington fell 6 to 4 as St Louis built a 4 1 lead by the third inning in the third game of the series. Braxton had four runs plated for St Louis while Gray limited the visitors to brief threats. Errors by O Rourke Kress Myrr Cronin and Tenis helped St Louis advance.
New York edged Chicago 1 to 0 on June 3 behind Ed Wells seven strikeouts. Robertson drove in the only run with a first inning double after an earlier single, while Clancy added a triple in the second. Lyons took the loss for Chicago despite scant support.
The Kana- Wha County women’s golf qualifying round was held at Kwabawa Country Club with about 22 entrants. Mrs. A. F. Patterson and Mrs. H D Everett led the field for low medal score. Eight players advanced to the championship flight as the elimination matches begin. Patterson seeks back to back titles after winning in 1928. A handicap medal play is set for Thursday morning with prizes for low gross and low net. Today’s matchups include Patterson vs Miss Kathryn Raiston, Everett vs Mrs J He Beatt, Mrs Angus MacDonald vs Mrs Gro Weimer, and Mrs W R Johnson vs Mrs Hugh Thompson.
Boxing boosters and fans await the spring season as Jack Dempsey considers a comeback under two conditions. If a million dollars is guaranteed with training costs covered he might return, with a potential bout at Madison Square Garden and a plan for a September clash if negotiations proceed. The schedule includes Max Schmeling vs Paulino Uzcudun in June and a possible rematch with Sharkey to follow.
In Morgantown on June 3 the alumni baseball team defeated West Virginia University 12 to 3. Varsity second baseman Eddie Vacheresse extended his streak with 14 straight games without a hit, as the alumni secured a decisive win.
In Toronto Buffalo beat Rochester 9 to 4 in the first game and Newark edged Reading 3 to 2 while Baltimore won 6 to 2 over Jersey City. Buffalo Toronto 2 claimed the second game.
Philadelphia June 3 The Athletics defeated the Detroit Tigers 3 to 2 in thirteen innings ending Able’s nine game win streak. Grove earned the win allowing four hits while Uhla’s walk forced home the decisive run after bases were loaded by a Dykes in the thirteenth.
Cunningham and State House battle to an 8 8 deadlock in a twilight league exhibition. Four Philadelphia pitchers used as eight errors and scattered hits marked the go slow contest. Batteries Keeney Braxe and Carl. umpires Mudelland Guthrie. Time 2 38.
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