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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1949

Page

18

North Quintet Defeats South in Morgantown basketball

North West Virginia 41-Star High school beats South 58 to 42 in Huntington. North led 17-6 after a 20 minute quarter, halftime 30-19. Ed Solomon of University High Morgantown was top scorer with 32 points as North repeated a 58-37 win from Fairmont.

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Bears Top Dayton in Three Game Rubber Hit

Saginaw Bears defeated Dayton Indians 8 5 in Dayton to win the three game series finale. Despite Dayton rallying for three runs in the late innings, Saginaw held on with strong pitching and timely hits.

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West Virginia to Host Miners After College Name Change

Morgantown June 4. West Virginia University will play Texas Western College of the University of Texas next November 12. The school changed its name to Texas Western College but its team will still be called the Miners.

Morgantown Texas College of Mines West Virginia University Texas Western College University of Texas Miners

South Charleston Legion Juniors Edge State Police in Oakes Field Win

The South Charleston American Legion Juniors defeated the State Police Legion 3-2 at Oakes Field yesterday. Shirtey Wallet pitched a two hit game and struck out 30 for the winners. Skippy Hawkins homered for South Charleston.

SC Legion South Charleston

Bluefield Beavers Lead South for Northern Series

A three man Bluefield Beavers contingent leads the South squad for the Northern Series in Parkersburg on June 4. Pitcher Corky Sarver catcher Carl Astley and infielder Dick Smith were picked to face the North diamond stars. Huntington East contributions include Harold Mays and Bob Bing of Huntington East and infielder Moody Waddell, all state-tournament participants. The roster features players from Parkersburg Wheeling St. Marys Fairmont West Beckley and other schools. coach is Lawrence Wiseman with assistants Ken Hunt.

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Winners of Boy Scout Field Meet Announced

In Albans on Crawford field Troop 1461 won with 35 markers. Senior scorer John Lilly posted 22% markers, while Hill Hensley of Troop 153 led the juniors with 274. Lilly and Hensley earn two weeks free camping as rewards. Senior Scout of the day Darrell Brown and junior Scout George Hansen Jr received the day’s honors.

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Post 58 Wins in Open Season Opener

The Montgomery Post 32 baseball team opened its season with a win, beating Belleville 8 to 3. Bob Welch earned the victory while Jeffries took the loss. both hurlers allowed only three hits, but Welch fanned 22 batters.

Post Montgomery Montgomery Post Dack Belle Bob Welch Jeffries Welch

Big Names Tee Off in Tourney

Washington June 4 7 Big names tee off in the third annual National Celebrities Golf Club tourney at the Army and Navy club. Notables from government military stage screen and sports compete in sweltering heat to raise funds for juvenile delinquency. Sam Snead tops early scores with 65 while Arthur Godfrey shoots 9 for nine and more stars follow.

Whitey Martin Washington Tom Clark A. B Chandler Arthur Godfrey Sam Snead Army and Navy Club Washington Post

Faust Holds Lead In Chess Tourney

The Charleston chess club hosts a summer informal tourney at the Kj of C rooms. Edwin Faust, co Charleston champion, won five games to lead. Reid Holt and Edward Foy each scored two wins, with Ray McNamee near upset by Foy in round one.

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Cycle Shop Plans Trip to Ashland for Meet with Clarence Fields

The Cycle Shop will travel to Ashland Kentucky today and meet Clarence Fields at 4 p.m. The visit aims to discuss cycling gear and shop services for local riders and events.

Ashland Kentucky Clarence Fields

Cardinals Nip Braves 2 to 1 in Boston

Cardinals edge Braves 2 to 1 before 48,335 at Boston, with Howie Pollet earning his fifth win. Slaughter and Kazak drove runs, Musial and Kazak starred, while Johnny Sain was stifled by St Louis offense. Braves’ lead over Giants and Dodgers trimmed to a half game.

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Brawley Post Wins 9-7 in American Legion Game

John Brawley pitched a nine to seven victory over Elk Kanawha at Legion Field. Williams started for Brawley, with Rice finishing in the seventh. Elk Kanawha’s Kramer homered, Farris tripled, and Elk Kanawha also had Rice and Beek doubled for Brawley.

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Senators Ease Past Clippers in 4-0 Shutout Victory

Christopher Pace Christoper Riggan led the Charleston Senators to a 4-0 win over the Muskegon Clippers at Watt Powell Park. Riggan hit a homer and drove in runs while Bob Christoper dominated on the mound with five strikeouts and a strong seventh inning. Beesley struggled, issuing multiple walks and a wild pitch that produced Charleston's first run. Attendance was 4,027.

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Kramer Wins Wembley Pro Net Title Over Riggs

Jack Kramer of Los Angeles captured the Wembley version of the Ward Championship by defeating Bobby Riggs, also of Los Angeles, in three sets 2 6, 6 4, 6 3. The match showcased Kramer’s steady offense and Riggs’s early pace, with Kramer earning the title in a decisive final stretch.

Jack Kramer Wembly Jack Traner Los Angeles Wembley Bobby Riges

Lydia Robson Keeps League Undefeated in YMCA Softball

Lydia Robson leads West Church YMCA softball as her team remains unbeaten. In eight innings, Robson’s squad edged Boyd 3 1 while Shepherd defeated Calvary 15 8 to stay second, with standings showing Robson five wins and Shepherd two.

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Senators June 15 game postponed in schedule update

Central league baseball notes a June 15 Senators game postponed to allow travel. A doubleheader on July 1 between Flint and Charleston replaces a single game. Charleston club president Tuck Meyers said the June 13 5 game was postponed for Senators travel after a Muskegon meeting with the Clippers June 14.

Charleston Flint Tuck Meyers Senators Muskegon Clippers

Charleston Junior League aims to untie second place with five games

The Charleston Junior Baseball League schedule features five games this week as a four way tie for second is expected to be resolved. Fleetwing vs Cycle Shop opens Monday at Legion field while Gazette leads with two wins and faces Cycle Shop and Purity Maid Friday. Senior division action sees Farmers seize first place after a 2-0 shutout of McRoberts with Bob Hill pitching.

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