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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1931

Page

6

Leader Promotes Boxing Card at Armory Fitness

The article reviews Ross Leader as matchmaker for a National Guard boxing show at the Armory. It notes modest attendance, potential weekly cards at popular prices, and the idea of pairing local fighters with experienced promoters like Dowell Bartley to boost excitement. It also mentions past boxing efforts in Charleston and a proposed amateur tournament.

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Did You Know That Sports Banter and Umpire Moran Quips

A fragmentary sports column mocks baseball figures and umpires. Mentions Jim Moson Ben Santey Hal Planey George Magerkurth and Charley Moran. References Brensvils Three-Z league players Rushing and Lemon with various leagues. Notes Cleveland Indians plaid jackets and Goslin lounging attire as playful conjecture.

Jim Moson Ben Santey Hal Planey Holy Trinity Piretea Bil Krim George Magerkurth Rushing Brensvils Lemon Houston Ball Park Cleveland Indians Goose Goslin Charley Moran Huntfn Moran

Night Contest Is Postponed Two Games Today

The Senators missed last night's contest with Altoona but won a nine inning thriller 2 to 1 between showers. Two games scheduled for today at 3 PM and 8:15 PM. Altoona nosed into last place. Faircloth and Moore starred on muddy Muddy Field in a close Charleston win setup.

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Suarez and Petrolle to clash at Madison Square Garden

New York June 6. Justo Suarez the South American champion will face Bitty Petrolle of Fargo North Dakota in Madison Square Garden on June 35. The New York State Athletic Commission approved the bout as an elimination match to determine a suitable challenger for Tony Canzoneri the world lightweight champion.

New York Justo Suarez Bitty Petrolle Fargo N. D Madison Square Garden New York State Athletic Commission Tony Canzoneri

Mid Atlantic Baseball Scores and Evening Schedule

Yesterday results feature Charleston beating Altoona 2 1 and Wheeling taking two from Cumberland while Fairmont defeated Hagerstown Scottdale over Charleroi in two games Beckley routed Johnstown 66 13 Today's schedule lists Altoona at Charleston Johnstown at Beckley Clarksburg at Hamilton Hagerstown at Pallmant Cumberland at Wheeling Scottdale at Charleroi all evening two games planned under variable weather conditions

Charleston Altoona Wheeling Cumberland Fairmont Hagerstown Scottdale Charleroi Huntington Clarksburg Beckley Johnstown Hanthieton Pallmant Cunterland Ateeea Charlestor Thes Hagerstows Nate Clarksburg Rrereyreer Wheeling Ote Ailoona Seeneeee Oy

Condi Borrows Kayce P To Flatten Tuffy Fire

Condi B borrows Kayce P to flatten Tuffy Fire Teen in the fifth round at the Armory. Griffiths fails to capitalize. Condi dominates with sharp rushing and a cut under Griffiths eye. Semi final features Chocolate Kid beating Kid Sunshine. Cowboy Martin and Parsons McKinney draw. Mickey Shannon defeats Tarzan Paullips.

Condi Kayce P Dayton Welter Griffiths Bells Chocolate Kid Gazette Mr. Griffiths Tully Much Acton Chocolate Kid Columbus Kid Sunshine Wheeling Chocolate Sunshine Jimmie Duggan Cowboy Martin Parsons McKinney Mickey Shannon Bobby Johnny Tarzan jPaullips

Brulette Victor Wins 40,000 At Epsom Downs Classic

At Epsom Downs Bay June 5 Brulette Victor narrowly prevails in the 40 000 Cokg Hun before a vast crowd including the king and queen Lord Ellesmere's Four Course places second and W M G Singer's Links Tor third. Duke coach J W Jack Coombs, a former five letterman at Colby College, reflects on his athletic past.

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Willoughby Sold To San Francisco State Coast League

Pittsburgh reports the sale of pitcher Willoughby to the San Francisco State of the Pacific Coast league. The cash price was not disclosed. Willoughby joined the Pirates this season from the Philadelphia Nationals in a trade.

Pittsburgh Fitcher Willoughby San Francisco State Pittsburgh Pirates Willoughby Philadelphia Nationals

British women's championship opens at Portmarnock

The British women's golf championship starts in Portmarnock on June 6 with Maureen Orcutt as the sole American participant. Defending champion Dian Fishwick also competes as the field seeks the title.

Portmarnock Eng Mise Maureen Orcutt U.S Dian Fishwick

Dempsey Seeks Sharkey Battle for Labor Day Show

Jack Dempsey announced negotiations with Johnny Buckley to bring Jack Sharkey to Reno for a 24 round Labor Day showdown. The bout would feature the winner of the July Fourth bauble Baer versus Uzcudin, with both Baer and Uzcudin open to meeting Sharkey.

Reno New Jack Dempsey Johnny Buckley Jack Sharkey Hoston Max Baer Pauline Uzeudin Baer Uzcudin Sharkey Ee Abe

Great Britain Wins Davis Cup Doubles Match in Eastbourne

Great Britain moved into the semi final round of European zone Davis cup play today as its doubles pair G. T. Hughes and Frederick Perry defeated South Africa’s Norman Farquharson and Dr. Ralph Spence. The scoreline was 8-8 6-4 6-4.

Eastbourne Eng Great Britain G. T. Hughes Frederick Perry Norman Farquharson Ralph Spence

Cardinals Rally Past Giants To Take The Series In 10

In St Louis on June 6 the Cardinals overcame a three run first inning deficit to beat the New York Giants 8 to 7 in 10 innings. Jim Callins drove in the decisive run after Watking singled to start the tenth, with Frisch sacrifice and a steal setting the stage. Burleigh Grimes earned the win with relief in the tenth, his eighth win of the season, as New York’s pitchers struggled to quell the late rally.

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Robins Tie Cubs In Close Brooklyn Chicago Game

Brooklyn Robins edge Chicago Cubs 4 3 in nine innings to even four game set. Phelps allows five hits in five innings while Root and Phelps combine on the mound for Brooklyn. Fredrick and Cuyler lead the offense with key RBIs and a late run comes on Jurges error paving the way for the win.

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Braves Cup final ends in shutout for Tom Achary

In Pittsburgh on June 5 Tom Achary of Boston pitched a shutout as Boston defeated Pittsburgh. Melee's pitching matched by the left-hander, but Pittsburgh errors allowed Boston to score three in the seventh. Runs batted in credited to Sheely Growin and others as the game concluded with Boston ahead.

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Armour Wins British Open at Turnberry by One Stroke

Tommy Armour of Detroit wins the British Open at Turnberry with a four round total of 296 after leading late and overcoming Jose Jurado of Buenos Aires who faltered on the last two holes. Jurado, Arhur Havers and Gene Sarazen compete for top places as Armour secures the title.

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New Plan Keeps Golf Costs Down in Alabama Towns

In Sheffield and Tuscumbia, a new group names The Pauper's Country Club forms a nine hole course with a borrowed clubhouse and a life membership fee of 60 cents. Wes Peard, Sheffield, leads as president and assigns two members per green to maintain it. knickers are banned, up to three clubs allowed, extra clubs incur small fines. holes are numbered with satirical titles like Goalie's Pocket and Poverty Knob.

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Cleaners Edge Shawvers 3-1 in Baseball Clash

The Fox Dry Cleaners defeated Shawver club 3 to 1 at Are pmor park as Chick Farrell started for the Rooters and faltered, then replaced by Doughweer. Heavy text shows batting orders and errors, with Farrell lasting 2 1 2 innings and Douglas finishing. Merkle, Kenney, Sace credited for notable plays as Shawwer errors and base on balls influence score.

The Fox Dry Cleaners Shawver Club Are Pmor Park S-1 Chick Farrell Rooters Mitchel Buckley Hicka Bat Totels T. Carocy Hicks Lenings Bhaweer Aaeke Basten Mitchell Vandenburn Kelney Errora McCracken Long Merkle Vandenburg Kenney Hitka Stanley Jorg Knegs Shawyer Fox Farrell Smith Douglas Farrel Morrison

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