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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1940

Page

15

Redlegs Triumph 7-2 Over Giants In Night Tilt

Cincinnati Reds defeat New York Giants 7 to 2 in a night game before 25 150 fans highlighted by a five run second inning. Gene Thompson drove in three runs with a bases loaded double and strong hitting from McCormick Werber and Fray fueled the rally. Giants stranded 11 as Gumbert took the loss despite some success for them.

Cincinnati Harry Gumbert Cincinnati Reds New York Giants Reds Frank McCormick Gene Thompson Werber Fray Mike Lynn Dear Vandenberg Andlpasning O'Dea Thompson Lombardi Mo Rame Losin Gumbert

Miners Fall to Aces in Doubleheader Losses

Huntington Aces powered past Welch in both ends of a doubleheader 11 to 1 and 2 to 0 as Huntington pitchers limited the Miners to two runs over 16 innings. In the nightcap a tight pitchers’ duel ended with Huntington crossing the winning run in the seventh. Bluefield edged Williamson 3-2 to climb to the Mountain State League lead in front of a league attendance record of 3,800 spectators.

Huntington Huntington Aces Nife Welch Miners Aces Bluefield Blue Grays Williamson Eakin Red Birds Fessler Harrison Wilkel Peters Carman Rakin McKay McNulty

Drive to Split Allies Started on Front Near Abbeville and Longwy

Reports from the front describe fresh German divisions entering action along a 200 mile stretch from Abbeville to Longwy as Hitler vows to resume the march. German air forces targeted French troops south of Abbeville with Stukas attacking tanks while Allied defenses hold near the Maginot line and around Paris.

Abbeville English Channel Longus Maginot Line Adolf Hiller le Havre Britain Paris France Abbe- Ville Amiens Seinemouth Raven England Te Havre Somme-Aisne Third Republic Europe Hitler Germany Flanders Longwy Luxembourg Channel DNB

Allies Ready for a Stab to Heart, Says Goering

Berlin reports Sd Marshal Hermann Goering announced the Allies are ripe for a stab to their heart delivered by the German air force. He described the "terrible blow" that makes them ripe and said the Luftwaffe will strike to secure victory.

Berlin INS Hermann Goering

Barricades Set Up in England

London reports Britain mobilizes home defense as village greens fill with barricades and trained volunteers. Generals Cranside and Ironside units man anti tank guns while farmers dig ditches and alter fields to hinder parachuting invaders.

England Drew Middleton London Cromwell Britain Napoleon Ironside Sir Edmond Ranside Par Chuters Reichswehr Senegal Routh Col France British Union of Fascists Adolf Hitler New England

Negro Brownie Camp Leaders to Be Trained

Negro Brownie leaders attend Camp Edith Macy in Pleasantville New York to plan a training course. Miss Stace Crishlow directs the program with senior unit leaders James Sel Brownie and Mrs Dall aiding, as instructors prepare staff for the training.

Edith Macy Pleasantville N. Y Institute Augusta Will James Dall Stace Crishlow Tax Brown Louise Hamler

German Resilience and Allied Pressure Unfolds Amid War News

Reports describe German forces driving panicked retreats as Le Havre’s strategic role as a fuel and coal port is emphasized. Hitler orders extended German daylight bells while Russia supplies critical materials to the Reich, signaling sustained wartime logistics and tensions.

D.N. B le Havre England Hitler Germany New Dno Yall Dienst Aus Deutschland Reich

Army of 400000 Regulars Proposed

General George C. Marshall proposed expanding the regular army to 400000 men to avoid calling the National Guard into active service. Plans include organizing 335000 troops into 12 divisions with two fully armored mechanized units and other troops available for deployment.

Washington George C. Marshall National Guard

French President lauds British heroism in war message

London reports President Lebrun sent a note to King George VI praising the bravery of the British army navy and air force. He said British and French soldiers on the northern front would again fight side by side highlighting enduring Franco British solidarity and shared ideals.

London Albert Lebrun France Vna George VI

Deportation of Aliens Approved By House

Washington reports the House approved a bill for prompt deportation of aliens engaged in espionage or sabotage for a foreign government or who have felony convictions, sending it to the Senate without debate. Canton completed a Mid Atlantic series sweep over Dayton, winning 12 to 9. Hathaway charged, Hedkey held Wings to six hits.

Youngstown Youngstown Browns Mike Sargent Portsmouth Bob Janeski Wally Alston Gravina Red Birds Drasites Gravina Janesk Washington House Senate Canton Dayton Wings Terriers Ray Hathaway al Hedkey Hathaway Albosta Fernandez Hodkey Deure

Senators Notch Infields Highlight Sparse Page 14 Recap

A garbled box score and scattered names detail a baseball note from Akron and Charleston games. Players such as Bauer, Morgan, Souchork, Bublette and Queen are listed with positions and actions including steals and hits. The fragmentary text hints at pitching by Walle and Robins with limited context and unclear outcomes.

Akron Bauer Sitrec'ml Tighe If Morgan Tf al Alex Wbublette Ss Ciba Charleston Hans P Tong Tolnik Neal Akron Twit Kalin SwWeerka Wau Eredes Bubleite Kordan Han Grant Uh McNally Robins Hans F Mipies

French Pitches Continued From Page 12

In a tense Chicago at Philadelphia clash Bragan misplayed a force attempt and an intentional walk loaded the bases for Dallesandria triggering the deciding blow from French over Mulcahy. Handeled by Mullins, Berger and May drove runs as Chicago tried to rally. Attendance about 3,304 with Philadelphia 4 Chicago 8 final.

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