Clippers face sturdy Saginaw in tough league race
The Muskegon Clippers face a stubborn Saginaw club described as a double All Star unit as they seek more pitching depth. The scene shifts to Watt Powell Park for a frigid day at the Army-Navy golf tourney with star names like Crosby, Snead, and Hope arriving from New York, Minneapolis and England to compete in Scotland.
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Saginaw
Muskegon Clippers
Washington
Muskegon
Eniay
Watt Powell Park
Igway
New York City
Michigan
Crosby
Red
Pete
Army
Avels
Sammy Snead
Mempis
Cary Middlecatf
Inteling McSpaden
Ed Dudley
Jimmy
J'Thomson
Ray Charleston
Wade
Chick Evans
Scotland
Bob Hope
Hollywood
Jack Dempsey
Minneapolis
Itty
Tom Clark
Clippers face gaps as Box or Johnston sit in lineup
The Clippers rely on Homer Johnston at first while Paul Box recovers from an ankle sprain. Charleston fans recall Johnston robbing Hobie Landrith in the opener, hoping Box returns to boost outfield and overall play. The team mourns Bill Walder after Thursday’s game, a beloved local figure in athletics.
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Clippers
Paul Box
Paul
Homer Johnston
Red
Johnston
Charleston
Johnston Rob Hobie Landrith
Box
Homer
Bill Walder
Bill
Charleston High School
Eas
Good Fishing Conditions Foreseen Across West Virginia
Ane of the Conservation Commission said West Virginia anglers can expect clear streams this weekend. Monroe county streams are expected to be in particularly good condition. Counties reporting fair to good conditions include Backour Pocahontas Randolph Packer Upshur and Webster. Low and clear waters with good angling conditions were reported in Brooke Berkeley Grant Greenbrier Hampshire Hancock Huddy Jefferson McDowell Marion Marshall Mineral Monongalia Morgan Nicholas Mercer Pendleton Ohio Preston Taylor Tyler Wezel and Wyoming.
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Ane
Commission
West Virginia
Monroe County
Backour
Pocahontas
Randolph
Packer
Upshur
Webster
Brooke
Berkeley
Grant
Greenbrier
Hampshire
Hancock
Huidy
Jefferson
McDowell
Marion
Marshall
Mineral
Monongalia
Morgan
Nicholas
Mercer
Pendleton
Ohio
Preston
Taylor
Tyler, Wezel
Wyoming
Buck Weaver Dies in Louisville Newspaper Columnist
Ben H Buck Weaver 47 a long time Louisville Times sports columnist died at home after an April 6 operation at Norton Memorial hospital following a cerebrad hemorrhage. He had been dictating his column Foto Finish despite hand injury and work-related strain. The Belle-V. F. Wootba team will practice at 2:30 p.m. at upper left field.
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Louisville
Ben H
Buck) Weaver
Louisville ‘Times
Weaver
Norton Memorial
Chesapeake Nine to Play Libbey Owens Saturday
Chesapeake teams asks Chesapeake Senior ball players to assemble at 1 p.m. in uniform. Manager Howard Careran announced the Chesape ake team will face the Libbey Owens Box Shop Office Saturday and meet Coat Fork Sunday.
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Chesapeake
Libbey-Owens
Howard Carer
Libbey- Owens
Coat Fork
Carbide and Monsanto win in St Albans softball league
Carbide from South Charleston defeated Irving 7 to 8 and Monsanto edged Junior Mechanics 13 to 12 in St Albans Nitro Industrial Softball League action. Monday’s games list Moose versus Vistase and Carbide Institute against Westvacn. Charleston Red Sox plan a 6 p.m. practice at Cebell field and will play the Buffalo Eagles at 6 p.m. Sunday at Man Fim Stoney.
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Carbide
Monsanto
ST. Albans
South Charleston
Red Sox
Charleston
Cebell Field
Sox
Buffalo Eagles
Man
Fim Stoney
Major League Standings and Schedule Snapshot
Yesterday's standings show the Nat League leading with Chicago at 5 5 and New York 9 to 7 over Chicago. The table lists teams from Boston to Philadelphia along with losses and wins, noting matchups like Washington 4 4 and Pittsburgh 4 4. Baltimore and Detroit are shown with scattered records and upcoming games against Cleveland and Detroit.
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Nai Lemar
Paras
Wwals
Sindee
Phiaaelphia Bhieaeo
Buceburgh
Webmeier
Harkene Gleasa
Fannin
Deston
Hetolt
Pernel
Botunnsos
Boettsrenta
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Fowler
Bearden
Senators, Clippers Split Doubleheader at Watt Powell Park
Charleston Senators win the opener 10% with Bob Nieman’s grand slam powering a 12 hit attack, then drop the nightcap 9-1 to Muskegon as Lefty Ross struggles with control. Ralph Wieczorek outpitches Ross, five run first inning sinks Charleston, 3,909 fans watch in Watt Powell Park.
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Wv Ald
Mardman
Gazette
Charleeton
Senators
Muskegon Clippers
Watt Powell Park
Michigan Methers
Bob Nieman
Strick
Staa
Charleston
Ross Wallies
Tto
Red Schosadisnist
Billy Bigdon
Lopez
Fairig
Thomas
Schmidt
Bing
Wile Sparea Charleston
Johnny Fox
Bill Bernhardt
Wieczorek
Criilecton
Buddy Ross
Nieman
Stanley Cilffore
Pirates vs Giants and league leaders in batting and pitching
Fragmented OCR summary lists players and stats from a Baseball World Series era card. Mentions Pirates Giants batting leaders like Marshall and Michelis plus other team references, with scattered numbers and partial team names. The garbled text implies a standings or stats card showing batting averages and ERAs across the National and American Leagues and key players.
Fleetwing Triumphs In Junior League One Hitter
Snyder and Swisher powered Fleetwing to a 3-2 win over Daily Mail at Demo Field in Junior league action. McRoberts faces Fanmers in Senior division, no Junior games scheduled. Bos Lynn’s lone hit off Snyder and Swisher highlighted the newspaper loss as Fleetwing moved into a four way tie for second. Cedar Grove later defeated Standard 5-4 with Hudnal earning the win.
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Jerry Snydat
Jack Swisher
Daily Mail
Demo Field
Bren
Fleetwing
McRoberts
Legion Field
Wilbur McKnight
Witter
Amisl
Ack
Gub Sevetr
Bos Lynn
Dowole
Farmer Leelon
Indians Fall To St Albans In KVC Tussle
St Albans Red Dragons defeated Sissonville Indians 4 to 3 at Crawford Field in Kanawha Valley Conference action. Bob Puntap pitched for St Albans with two hits allowed and seven strikeouts. Keany Gibs led Sissonville with four hits. Errors plagued both sides as Dunlap supplied the only St Albans extra base hit, a triple, while Whitlington and Connery added runs for the Indians. Senior players from both schools were honored after the game.
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ST. Albans Red Dragons
Sissonvble Indians
Crawford Field
St. Albans
Eadie Bartrug
Hartrug
East Bank
Bob Puntap
Wenl
Sissonville
Keany Gibs
St Albans
Dunlap
Chris
Charley Connery
Miller
Dickton
Tribe on Move Takes Fifth as Wynn Tops Red Sox
Cleveland Indians surge to fifth in the league flag chase with an 8-1 win over Boston behind Early Wynn's strong pitching. The Tribe jumped on Joe Dobson early, scoring six in the first, while sustaining their momentum after returning from a road trip. Chicago Giants Dodgers surge in NL. Woodcock signs to fight Savold in London after Mills knockout. Dodgers rally past Cardinals. Phillies and Reds split a doubleheader. Yankees top White Sox. Senators beat Browns as Calvert notches sixth win.
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Cleveland Indians
Wynn
Tribe
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland
Giylasttolis
Indians
Joe Dobisom
Dobson
Thurman Tucker
Low J Boudreau
Larry Doby
Dale Mitchell
Roakin
al Rosen
Mickey Vernon
Jiro Hepan
al Zarilla
Tadisns
Philadelphia Athletics
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Detroit
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Strio
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Eddie Joost
Philadelphia
George Keil
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Red Birds
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Reds
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Phils
Lloyd Merriman
Danny Litwhiler
Andy Seminick
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Washington Senators
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White Sox
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Sox
Luke Appling
Paul Calvert
Browns
Washington
Stan Spence
Dick Kokos
St. Louis
Wittsee Assigned To Class C Circuit
Ea Wittsee of Charleston was released Thursday to clear space for Pitcher Stanley Clifford. Wittsee is assigned to the Quebic club in the Canadian American League Class C circuit. President Dick Meyers of the Senators antiputtieed last night. Willies will report immediately.
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Ea Wittsee
Charleston
Stanley Clifford
Quebic Club
Lass
Cireuit
Dick Meyers
Senatora
Willies
Major League Box Scores From A Confused Night Of Baseball
The report covers multiple box scores and player lines including Wynn, Dobson, Ferris, and Padteorke amid a dense jumble of innings, ERs, and totals. It notes Chicago and New York performances, with mentions of Chesapeake and Libbes-Gwens, plus a Vince-like fight card tease at the end.
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Kramer and Riggs Capture Pro Doubles Crown
In London on June 3 41 Kramer and Riggs the American duo from Los Angeles won a pro doubles title after five sets defeating Pancho Segura and Dinny Pails 8 6 4 5 8 3 4 6 1 The pair showed coordination as Segura and Pails surged early but Kramer and Riggs rallied to claim victory and advance to face Don Budge in singles for runner up honors tomorrow
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Riggs
London
Jack Kramer
Little Hobby Riggs
Los Angeles
Pancho Segura
Ecusdor
Dinny Pails
Australia
Segura
Pails
David vs Goliath clash over pay bill stirs House debate
The House frenzied with supporters and critics as Furcolo charges the pay bill ignores a wage scandal and punishes officers retired for disability. The vote on recommitment ends 227 to 183 as Sutton and Furcolo press the uphill fight.
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David Vs
Sutton
Furcole
Gopyrlest
Isep Fer Ae Guzettel
Sam Snead and Campbell to Be Honor Guests
West Virginia sports writers and casters name two leading golfers as guests of honor at a June luncheon in White Sulphur Springs. Sam Snead and William C. Campbell will receive invitations as the annual meeting of sports writers and broadcasters runs June 3 to 11, with the luncheon set for Independence Day week.
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Huntington
Sports Writers and ‘Casters
West Virginia
White Sulphur Springs
Duke Hidgely
Jack Bradley
Sar Snead
William C. Campbell
Atad
Saly
Siate
Ayer
Peter Pan Stakes rivals Ponder and Capot meet at Belmont
Ponder and Capot, top contenders from Calumet Farm and Greentree Stable, clash in the 10th Peter Pan handicap at Belmont Park with about 40,000 expected. Capot carries high weight after a strong Preakness showing, while Ponder seeks to rebound from the Derby and Preakness. Steve Brooks rides Ponder. Ted Arkfoson on Capot.
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New York
Ponder
Capat
Calumet Farm
Greentree Stable
Capot
Whippet Ponder
Tiumph
Steve Brooks
Ted Arkfoson
Cspot
Ocean Drive
Peter Fan
Olympia
Saginaw Nips Indians 5 4 in extra rough tilt
May 3 at Eudron Field the Saginaw Bears edged the Dayton Indians 15 4 to even the series at one game each before 2729 fans. The paper provides partial line scores and player notes for both teams with several typographical errors but confirms Dayton’s loss and a tied series heading into the next game.
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Thoroughbreds Sell At Belmont Park Public Sale
Thirty seven thoroughbreds sold for 63230 at Belmont Park. Tavistock, a seven year old cheat nut horse, brought the top price. Phillip Godfrey of New York paid 10800 for the stake winner Wesana of seven thoroughbreds sold by Alert P. Plock, ailing resident of Miami Beach Florida.
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New York
Belmont Park
Tavistock
Pillip Godfrey
Wesana
Alert P. Plock
Resi ‘Dent
Miami Beach
Meadow Brook to host Huntington in team golf match
Meadow Brook Golf Club announces a team match against Huntington Spring Valley Country Club scheduled for 1 p m Sunday on the Meadow Brook course. Yak Krueger revealed the plan yesterday, outlining the format and participating members.
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Meadow Brook Golf Club
Huntington Spring Valley Country Club
Meadow Brook
Yak Krueger
Yester
Fletchers Victorious in Dunbar League Softball Clash
Dunbar June 1 Fletcher s defeated Parsons 4 7 in a Dunbar Industrial Softball League game. Emmett Jones limited opponents to two hits in the win while McCellam homered for the losers. A doubleheader features West Side Tigers vs Friendsall Tractor set for 2 30 Sunday at Sebelfield.
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Dunbar
Pletcher’s
Parsons
Emmett Jones
McCellam
West Side Tigers
Richendsall Tracter
Sebelfield
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