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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1934

Page

6

Blizzard Wins City Links Title Over Hall

Blizzard defeated Hall 3 and 2 to claim the city wide golf links title after a 34 hole match. He led 3 up at noon, then withstood Hall’s rally on the back nine to win as Hall posted six birdies on the day. Blizzard’s steady play and course mastery sealed the victory amid protests over a ball move on hole six.

Blizzard Hall Addy Red Temarket Oden Z. Swacker Ball Bilzard Kermit Hutchison Bern Pament Inks Blizard Buzcard Meadowbrook Shichba Per Bilexeré Burgaré Mall Bilzaard

Lowman Drugs Cup Two Games Summary

The Lowman Drugs Cup featured two games where Lowman Drugstore triumphed. They defeated Tyler Mountain 15 to 5 and Delaware Avenue Pharmacy 16 to 4. Orcutt led the winners with two home runs and a triple while Layne added a four-bagger.

Lowman Drugs Cup Lowman Drugstore Tyler Mountain Delaware Avene Pharmacy Orcutt Layne Lown Tyier

This Fan Gets Brave Battles With Umpire

A raucous scene at the Velo Grounds as Phillies beat the Giants 6 2. After the final out a fan ran onto the field and attacked umpire Cy Wfirman, grabbing his necktie and throwing punches before others separated them.

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Amateur Show Darkens Charleston Arena Battlers

Interest mounts as five Ashton boxers from the Amateur Youtha face Richwood amateurs in a return bout arranged by J W Duncan. Charleston seeks revenge after Richwood won 3 4 in the first meeting. Charleston heavyweight Rusell Jones to fight Pat Schmidt of Richwood as Blond Barnett steps in at 289 while Schmidt scales to 184. Bobby Grant trains the Charleston squad for tomorrow night’s contest.

Theas Sehmidt Blond Barnett Charleston Jones Schmidt Bobby Grant Prisk Ranwell Jones Clarence Fones Lloyd Williams Lee Mullins Hack Hananan Tumberjacks

Major League Leaders and Hitters Report

The Associated Press notes players like Floyd Varghas and Heinie Manush in a rough summary of top league leaders. Varghas of Pillsborough boosted his average with a rising spurt while Manush tied Vaughn in hits as leaders suffer losses. Stats show Hemsley Manush and Vaughn among the notable names with lines reflecting games played and runs batted in.

Associated Press Floyd Asky

Laffoon Leads Practice at Merion in Open Preview

Philadelphia June 3 Latfoon and fellow golfers drill on Merion east course for the national open championship. Latfoon’s Joe Jones posts 84 37 71 for best round while Dick Metz Willie Goggin and others work toward the 72 hole event starting Thursday. Joe Kirkwood visits Chicago and Paul Runyan skips Merion to tour in Virginia with Bobby Cruickshank.

Philadelphia Galfiom Merion Cricket Club Latfoon Jone Latioon Dick Mets Chicago Willie Goggon Gene Sarazen Metz Goggin Davorita Jonony Goodynan Omaha Joe Kirkwood Paul Runyan White Plains N. Y Merion Bobby ‘Cruickshank Rinkmond Rostch

Boxing Hits Sull On National Card

National boxing card previews list regional bouts across cities like New Iberia Newark and Los Angeles. The schedule features welterweights middleweights heavyweights and lightweights with fighters such as Flynn Ga lenta Otrkin and Sackuos among others.

Sew York MecLarnin-Rosa Imbroglio Urimo Carnera Nnte New Iberia Gooshy Atorie Wade Id Wunten Newark Middlewaights Eat Moesdhag Hand Ore Cecil Payne Tollevine Sheriz "Cavell Walia Walls Los Raseles Kidoh Maxicn Fues Peter Sackuos San Franciscn Wissgonard Chicago Sammy Slaughter Terre Haute Ind Dincionsti Ray Boree Jacksonville Fia Frenkla Coyetti New York Milwaukee Eddie Wolfe Memphis Billy Millers Milwanker Weltermeighta New Haven Conn Tne Bhueco Boston Iariog Hartford Heavywaights

Kingston Trims Oakwood by Four Runs

Kingston defeated Oakwood today with a 4 to 4 score correction. Kingston scored 416 bites while committing five errors. Spencer led the attack with four hits including an homer as Reet and Haley also starred.

Edngeton Kingston Oakwood Today Spencer Reet Haley Oakwood Shaw

Marble Has Pleurisy During French Championship

Paris June report states Alice Marble, third ranking American woman, suffered pleurisy during the French tennis championship. Doctors fear she cannot play Wimbledon or in the autumn events. Friends travel from New York to bring her home as England has contributed over seven million dollars to the League of Nations' cost.

Paris Alice Marble Tanis Star Mias Marble New York England League of Nations

Non Playing Cup Captain Sees U S Chance in Davis Cup

Non playing captain Nor ia Wallinma of the American Davis Cup team says the United States has a 50-60 chance to win the European zone. He notes players are improving after recent matches in Mexico and outlines potential lineup changes and doubles pairings with Lott and Stoefen under consideration. Williams mentions selections for Wimbledon and a withdrawal by Van Ryn due to business.

R. Norris Williams Shields New York Lester Stoeten Ino Angeles Sidney B. ‘Wood George Lott Chicago The Winec Stoeten Wood Lott John van Ryn Stoefen Williams Lote-Stoefen van Rye Australia United States England

Johnnies Hammer Helmick to Take Third Game 13-4

Johnstown defeated Charleston 13 to 4 as Helmick was hammered for seven runs. Thomas doubled for Johnstown, Mayo homered, and Pavlovic drove in runs while Cobbs and Niebergall contributed key hits. Charleston tallied three in the sixth but could not overtake the lead in a rough midweek mound session.

Johnnies Hammer Helmick the Gazette Johnstown Old Chip Helmick Johstown Charleston Senators Wheeling Stogles Wheeling- Johnstown Thomas Mayo Pavlovic Cole Paulovic Helmick Hickey Cener Sturdy Mackie Farbmen Kinsel Tharnan Jenna Charlenton Marshall Layne Farbman Cobb Niebergall Niebera'lic Prom'n Zat Borgmin Minselse Breaum P Helmick P Bchw'nk Xing I Umesler King Sharleston Januar Yape Dayne Cobba Thames Munkle Parkman Cortarto Thom Z Rii E Hickey Bream Schwenk Hite Betmick & Lo Schwemk Singa Doble Ylayr Maye Furbman Iteheruby Melmick iThomas King Mayo Banes Charléston Downstown Cleary Wally

Frisch's Cards Lose 2,000th NL Game To Pirates

Frank Frisch, manager of the St Louis Cardinals, saw his 2,000th National League game end in a 4 to 2 Pirates victory. Pepper Martin hit a key two run homer in the seventh, as Pittsburgh spoiled the day and completed the series sweep.

Pirates St. Louis Pittsburgh Frankie Frisch Cardinals Pepper Martin Vean Méelne Hoyt

Wheeling Stogies End Slump With Big Win Over Beckley

Wheeling snapped a six game losing streak by routing league leader Beckley 12 to 1. Don Stravel held Beckley to three hits as Wheeling pounded Evans, with key hits from Swan, Heath, Dilfley, Strayna and Rosar in a lopsided victory.

Wreming Wheeling Stogies Beckley Black Knights Don Stravel Wham & Boms Martin Evans Beckley Wheeling Swan Heath Dilfley Strayna Rosar Hartie

Charles town and Nashville in late season results

Reading shows scattered scores from various leagues with teams such as Charleston, Nashville, Memphis, and others. No clear lead story emerges as results are fragmentary, listing several line scores and local standings across leagues.

Beckett Outfit In 7-6 Victory

Beckett's Confectionary softball team defeated South Ruffner by 7 to 6 at Schiwunbchuren field yesterday. Beckett's will play Sport Mart at Elto diamond this evening at six o'clock. Carlson was noted in the scoring with an OT sequence and late efforts.

Beckett Sport Mart Elto Wanes Carlson

Koppers Beats Mindes in 11 to 5 Victory

In a rough matchup Koppers defeated Mindes 11 to 5 as pitchers limited the hitters to 17 hits. Koppers used strong safeties to secure the win with Gilespie and Woller on the mound and Lee and Bryant in the field. Next Saturday Koy faces Ansted and Sunday Kaymoor awaits.

Witchers Koy Ansted Kaymoor Lee and Bryant

Jeffries Beats Giants to End Nine-Game Slide

Irving Jeffries finally propelled the Phillies to a win after ten straight failures as New York headlines report a late surge at the Polo Grounds.

EW York Irving Jeffries Phillies

Jacobs Palfrey Lose in Doubles at French Championships

Helen Jacobs and Saran Palfrey were defeated in the final round of women's doubles at Roland Garros by Elizabeth Ryan and Mme Rene Muthieu in Paris. The French champions Borotra and Brugnon won the men's doubles, outlasting Crawford and Beggs, and Borotra also claimed the mixed doubles title with Collette Rosambert.

Paris Helen Jacobs Saran Palfrey Auperioa Wheaten Elizabeth Ryan Mme Rene Muthieu France Roland Garros Miss Ayah England Nee Fanta Taal Fite Jean Borotra Jacques Brugnon Jack Crawford Vivian Begs Australia Borotra Collette Rosambert Miss Ryan Adrian Quist

Pirates slump in week as Yankees edge Braves in tight race

Associated Press sports writer Hy Bough reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates slipped from first to fifth in the National League after a week marked by doubleheaders and six losses. Boston and Detroit gained momentum while St. Louis climbed to the top. Cleveland and New York fought a virtual lead tie in the American League.

Hy Bough Fullerton, Jr Associated Press New York Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Braves Detroit Tigers Buccaneers New York Giants O. Ang Cardinals Detroit Tigers Cleveland St. Louis Browns Braves Boston Bearden St. Loui Chicago Cubs Elie Yo Ee & OR York Louisa Ghicaga Pittsburgh House Cincinnat Brooklyn Philadelphia Wol AH & OR HR Detrotoc St. Louis Vary Washington Boston Secsere Chicago Philadelpa

Indians Knocked Off American League Perch

The St. Louis Browns surged with seven sixth inning runs to beat Cleveland 12 to 1, tipping the American League standings. Meanwhile the Yankees moved into first with a 5 to 3 victory over Philadelphia as Cleveland faltered.

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Valley Bell All Stars Win First Game at Park

The Valley Bell All Stars defeated the Viscose team 3 to 3 in the opening game at the new Valley Bell baseball park yesterday afternoon. Two Viscose pitchers faced Ruitord Carney, but Valley Bell’s batters hit them hard as a large crowd watched the one sided contest featuring many former organized baseball players.

Valley Bell Stars Packeraborg

Olympic Chiefs Hold Up Action on German Invitation

New York June The American Olympic committee again deferred action on accepting Germanys invitation to the 1936 Berlin Games while authorizing President Avery Brundage to decide if he can be assured Jewish athletes will face no discrimination. The pledge had been made by the German committee and reaffirmed in Athens, but no method existed to verify compliance. Brundage plans an unbiased survey during a trip to Germany en route to Stockholm for an IAAF meeting.

New York Berlin Avery Brundage Germany Internation Olympic Committee Geneva Athens America Washington Brundage International Amateur Athletic Federation Stockholm

Burnwell Beats No-Hit Kelly In 12-2 Rout

Cunard opened with zeros but Burnwell pushed ahead as George pitched nearly perfect four innings and retired hitters. Higgiuou Kitchen and Higgiuou combined for multiple hits as Cunard’s pitchers Kelly Legg Martin and McCombs allowed 12 runs on 20 hits for Burnwell to win decisively 12 to 2.

Brunwell Kelley Fayette County Burnwell Cunard Kelly Vox Martin Yoney-boy George Ordors Kitchen Hig Giou Bothwell T. Legg McCombs Sexton George Besa

Ross to Be Honored Upon Return to Home

Chicago scene reports Ross the junior welterweight champion from the West Side will be honored on arrival from New York. A luncheon will follow a parade to City Hall where he receives the city key from Mayor Kelly and Governor Horner. He will then return to his West Side home amid a festive welcome.

Chicago Barney Rosa Bile Htlea New York Luge West Side Jimmy Larnin Edward J. Kelly Henry Horner

Boston Beats Nats 7 to 2 in Washington June game

Boston uses recurring hits and erratic pitching by Larl Whitenilt to defeat the Senators 7 to 2. Resta and Bloons Reyalds contribute, with key plays by Cronin, Porter, and Barre. Multiple mentions of fielding errors and double plays are noted as the Red Sox capitalize on Washington mistakes.

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Yankees rout Athletics to sweep series in Philadelphia

The New York team crushed Philadelphia 56 to 4 to take the three game series two games to one. Wagalea starred with decisive pitching as the heavy hit parade produced a one sided victory. The game left Athletics reeling and readers urged to turn to page for more details.

Philadelphia Im— Yertya New York Athletics Today Yanke Wagalea Page

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