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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1931

Page

7

Yankees Beat Browns 8-7 Behind Ruths 10th Homr

Babe Ruth delivered his tenth homer of the season as the New York Yankees rallied to beat the St. Louis Browns 8 to 7 in York on June 5. Ruth connected with one out in the ninth after Reese walked and the Browns led 7-8. The Yankees built a 6-0 lead, then Herb Pennock faltered as St. Louis took the seventh and eighth. Ralph Kress and Goose Goslin homered for St Louis while Ruth, Kress, Goslin, and Gehrig starred for New York with multiple RBIs. Pitching notes: Weinert won, Gray took the loss, time 2:20.

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White Sox take 12 inning win over Athletics in Philadelphia

Chicago defeats Philadelphia 7 to 5 in 12 innings as Lou Fonseca homers to spark the rally. Mule Haas and Watwood also go deep, halting Grove's win streak and marking Chicago's first over the A's this season after 15 games. Mahaffey starts, McKain wins, Grove suffers another defeat.

Philadelphia Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Athletics Lou Fonseca Sox Chicago Athletics Grove Mule Haas Watwood Red Faber Roy Mahaffey Hal McKain

Red Sox Beat Indians 4 3 as Morris Ends Nine Game Slide

Ed Morris pitched a complete game for Boston allowing three runs as the Red Sox snapped Cleveland’s 10 game win streak with a 4 3 victory. Sweeney led Boston with a double and two singles while Berry added three singles, Porter Webb and Rothrock made key catches in the field.

Boston Ed Morris Red Sox Cleveland Indiana Sweeney Berry Porter Webb Rothrock Boston Porter Rf Oliver Zig Hodapp Ab Mirg'rdt Ab Avertil cl R’throck If Morgen Webb Rf Voumik If Pickering Kamm Rhyne Jamieson Ee Morrisford Goldman Anit Hudlin Lawson Hodapp Oliver Marquardt Verman Marquardt Hodaapp Vosmik Falk Olivar Morgan Sewell Flotapp of Hedin Morrie I Morris Hills Lewson Macre Gewell A Morris Plichge Getel Moriarty Rudebrand

Tigers Break Through In Last Inning Rally

Washington veteran pitcher Sad Ser Jones held the Tigers to four hits through ten innings before weakening in the seventh, allowing Detroit to break through in the final stretch.

George Ubile Tigers Washington Jones Walker Johnson Weahington Detroit

Levinsky and McCarthy Set for Disabled Veterans Fight Show

Levinsky the Chicago heavyweight and Boston's Pat McCarthy arrive in Charleston today to begin training for the Disabled Veterans charity boxing event next Tuesday at Kanawha Park. Public workouts are planned with McCarthy at 7:30 p.m. in the Capitol Athletic Club and Levinsky at 4:00 p.m. at the Fife Street AC. Levinsky, under 21, has fought about 50 times with 18 knockouts, facing foes like Lomski and Loughran, and aims for a future title shot as his managers push toward a championship run.

Evinsky Chicago Pat McCarthy Boston Kanawha Park Charleston Als Aesee Zee Cae McCarthy Capitol Athletic Club Levinsky Fife Street Athletic Club Capitol City Eling Leo Lomski Jimmy Mahoney Jack Kracken Tom Kirby Tommy Loughran Levinaky Tommy

versatile Mel Otts position shuffle shows versatile outfielder

Mel Ott, 22, of the New York Giants, struggles to find a position as he shifts from right field to center. Once a catcher scouted by McGraw in 1925 Gretna High, Ott stored on the bench before patrolling the outfield. His power and speed have grown, yielding a lifetime .336 batting average over five major league seasons.

Melvin Ott New York Giant Bhoss Freddie Lindstrom Ott McGraw Gretna

Athlete's Career Will Reach Olympic Climax

Lawrence Kans ACP The famed KU all round star Jim Bausch aims for the 1932 Olympic trials. He holds the American decathlon record at 7848 points after breaking 7784 680 set by Kenneth Doherty He trains with Kansas City Athletic Club amid eligibility issues that moved him from college play He is also a basketball guard and excels in field events with a focus on improved running form.

Lawrence, Kan ACP Jim Bausch University of Kansas Bausch Kenneth Doherty College of the City of Detroit United States Kansas City Athletic Club Hig Rogul Dembera Big Six Kansas Topeka Kan Ufe Insurance Company

Major League Baseball Scores and Matchups Report

National League results show Cincinnati 9 over Philadelphia 2, Boston 4 to Pittsburgh 0, Brooklyn 3 to Chicago 1, St. Louis 8 to New York 7, after 10 innings. American League games include Boston 4 over Cleveland 3, Detroit 1 to Washington. Chicago 7, Philadelphia 5 after 12 innings, and New York 8, St. Louis 7. Upcoming NL games feature Boston at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at St. Louis, New York at Chicago, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, Chicago at Washington, St. Louis at Boston, Detroit at Philadelphia, Cleveland at New York.

National League Cincinnat Philadelphia Boston Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago St. Louis New York Cleveland Detroit Washington Cinelanati Pew Ase Boston Aeme Cincinnat Pet Washington Oe Ween Sy.s Nee

Braves Beat Bucs in Sacrifices and Errors Summary

In a 8 to 2 win, the Braves defeated the Pirates with Key plays by Maranville and Waner, and Melne issued four walks. On the mound, Meine took the loss as Pittsburgh stranded six while Cincinnati pasted Philadelphia 8 to 2 behind Roettger’s two triples and two singles.

Maranville P. Waner Doubla Marranville Maguire Sheely Melne Regan Sankey F. Waner Boston Pittsburgh Zachary Meine Grant Menree Moran McGrew Quigley Renéa McCurdy Philadelphia Seccess Cincinnati Arlett Whitney Crabtree Roettger Stripp Roush Guccriello Johnson Mallon Hendrick Bukeforth Ford Hurst Bartell Sukeforth Cuccinello Roetteer Cuccinallo Renga

Max Schmeling Pounds sparring partners at Conneaut Park

At Conneaut Lake Park Pennsylvania on June 6 Max Schmeling overwhelmed sparring partners Tony Marullo of New Orleans and Pedro Lopez of Oklahoma City with severe pummeling and long drills. He trains for a heavyweight title bout with W L Stribling in Cleveland next month as part of a busy day.

Conneaut Lake Park Max Schmeling Tony Marullo New Orleans Pedro Lopez Oklahoma City Schmeling W. L. Stribling Cleveland

Ohio State Star Wes Fesler Shines In Baseball Feats

Ohio State All-American gridiron star Wes Fesler hits five for five against Illinois, with three home runs and two doubles totaling 16 bases. He drives in six runs and scores three as the Buckeyes win 10 to 5, boosting hopes for a rare dual All-American status in football and baseball. Fesler has played multiple positions, from center to end, and also excels in basketball, track, and tennis. He remains an undergraduate, set to be an assistant coach at Ohio State in the fall.

Central Press Columbus Wes Fesler Wes Ohio State Fesler Ohio Illinois Fessler Ohio Staters Hite Onlo Buckeyes Butsy Ashbaugh Youngstown South High Holman Buckeye Ahd Am Youngstown All-American Juine Sam Willaman

Merritt Pitches Wheeling to Win Twin Bill Split

Merritt led Wheeling past Cumberland Colts 5-4 and 2-1 as Yocke scattered nine Cumberland hits in the nightcap. Beattdale split a doubleheader with Charleroi, winning 9-4 before losing 7-3. Huntington beat Clarksburg 6-0 behind Browne’s shutout pitching. Beckley swept Johnstown 12-4 in game two as Fairmont defeated Hagerstown 5-4 on Runge’s 11-hitter support.

Wheeling Ira Merritt Yocke Cumberland Colts Smokes Merritt Colts Cumberland Beattdale Charleroi Cardinals Huntington Clarksburg Generals Browne Clathsburg Messerly Proctor Smith Gallagher Falrmont Hagerstown Fairmont Gems Runge Hub

Chileans Battle For Nearest South Pole

Magallanes Chileans brag of the nearest golf course to the South Pole in the southern city of Magallanes. The links offer a challenging round three to four months yearly as summer dictates. Antarctic winds and rain buffet players more than any other course.

Magallanes Calle South Pole Morehole Antarctic

Work to Start Soon On Olympic Games Pool

Construction will begin shortly on an 810,000 pool for Olympic events in Los Angeles. The 50 by 20 meter pool will feature depths from 1.5 to 5 meters, underwater lights, and a year round heating plant for night use. An 80 by 90 foot water polo area will be included and spectator facilities will be among the finest in America.

Los Angeles America

Mentor Merges Cage-Grid Training Games at W S C

In Pullman Washington Buck Bailey and W S C introduce a new cage grid drill with two wagon wheel sized hoops 75 yards apart. Ends and backs pass the oval toward the hoop while open field tactics aim to shoot within range. No kicking involved as defense seeks interceptions and a hoop score.

Pullman Wash Washington State College Buck” Bailey Bailey

Herrera Wins Lightweight Bout In Pittsburgh

Tony Herrera of Chicago defeated Cowboy Eddie Anderson of Wyoming by decision in a 10 round lightweight bout in Pittsburgh. Herrera dominated after a cautious start, earning the victory as he weighed in at 136 1/2 pounds.

Pittsburgh Tony Herrera Chicago Wate Eddie Anderson Wyoming Herrera Anderson Mereon

Gate Won Him Suit On Forbes Field Build

Pittsburgh barney Dreyfuss head of the Pirates won a suit over clothes from a friend who argued he could not fit Forbes Field when built in 1909. He then challenged Exposition Park seating and built Forbes Field with 25 000 capacity. The stands filled five times in the first week.

Pittsburgh Barney Dreyfuss Pittsburgh Pirates Barney Forbes Field Dreyfuss Exposition Park

Texas Colleges Recruit Freely Says Survey

A statewide inquiry by John A. Butaher found Texas colleges spent over 250000 on varsity athletes in 1829 and 1930 while contributing little to moral athletic promotion. Only six of 62 schools disapproved recruiting by coaches, though 40 reported no student hysteria over games.

Austin Tex Texas John A. Butaher Ints Mural Athletic Butler

Texan Still Uses Oxen As Equal to Four Mule

June 4 New Braunfels Texas reports 22 year old Max Harborth driving a yoke of oxen to plow near Austin. He claims their feed costs are low and they are generous with branches grass and water. He says they equal in endurance and strength to four mules.

New Braunfels Tex Austin Max Harborth

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