Appalachian minor league keeps thriving under quirky rules
New York dispatch reports the Appalachian League, a Class D circuit, remains lively as clubs field young players and a few former majors. Highlights include teen standouts like Pramesa and Schulte, veteran managers Hal Gruber and Edgeman, odd umpire rules, and a season buoyed by local enthusiasm despite sparse attendance.
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Thompson
Fred
Lefty) Archer
Kingsport
Connie Mack
Jim Poole
Erwin and
Sill
Hobart
Lefty) Scott
Erwin
Assoc
Bristol
John Pramesa
Wheeling
W. Va
Bill Schulte
Chattanooga
George Roden
New York City
Roger Cox
Fromesa
Clyde Klutz
Ernie Lombardi
Schulte
Ted Wiliams
Frank Rickey
Roden
Cox
Pramesa
West Virginia
Giants
Hal Gruber
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Jake Daubert
Dazzy Vance
Zack Wheat
Bill Terry
Giant
Milford
Del
Twins
Lene
Appalachian Ix
Ross Edgeman
Edgeman
Navy Football Star Heads Aviation Physical Training Plan
Lt. Com Frank H. Wickhorst has been named director of the Navy aviation physical training program, succeeding Thoms J. Hamilton. Wickhorst, famed Naval Academy athlete, has long served in naval fitness and intramural roles and will lead efforts to strengthen pilots’ physical readiness.
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Red Grange
Earl Britton
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California
Browns Rally to Beat Yankees in Ten Innings
In New York on June 3 Johnny Niggeling pitched five hits allowed as the St. Louis Browns edged the Yankees 3 to 2 in the 10th. Milt Byrnes scored the winning run after reaching on Nick Eden’s error, advancing on a wild pitch, and scoring on Chet Laabs’ third single of the game. Batter totals: Byrnes, Laabs, Gutteridge, Keller, Ferrell among those contributing.
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St. Louis Browns
New York Yankees
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Sisamells
Edward Taylor Wins National Ski Award
Edward French Taylor received the National Ski Patrol System trophy as the outstanding member for 1912-43 at a Denver meet. The large silver trophy, a gift from NSPS for visiting South American skiers in 41-42, was presented along with honorable mentions to Maurice Finn H C McElhone Fred H McNeill John Morrison Gene Muchlielsen A J Porter and Herbert Ruprecht.
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Edward French Taylor
National Ski Patrol System
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Maurice Finn
H.C. McElhone
Fred H. McNeill
John Morrison
Gene Muchlelsen
A. 3. Porter
Herbert Ruprecht
Three Games Billed In Church YMCA Softball League
The Church YMCA league lists three games this week at Glenwood and Boyd. Asbury X meets Mel. Asbury Y faces Baptist Temple. Boyd hosts Calvary Baptist in a key Friday clash. Boyd leads the standings with two wins. Emmanuel and Calvary battle for second. Dan Miller for Calvary and Bupp for Boyd noted.
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Calvary Baptist
New Starter From Hinge Boards At St Helens Track
At St Helens high school track meets a hinged board starter replaces the gun due to cartridge shortages. The improvised noisemaker made in school shops mimics a three strike crack, and officials say the report resembles the sound of a standard starter.
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Alsab Ready for Match Race Weights and Partners
Alsab’s trainer declares no accidents in the stable and says the horse will be tuned up for a Washington Park match race against top rivals like Whirlaway and Riverland. He notes Count Fleet’s times are strong but stresses Alsab can race well versus quality foes. He also promises to coordinate with Ben Lindheimer to avoid scheduling conflicts and secure a fair weight-for-age race.
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Whirlaway
Riverland
Flent
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Ben Lindheimer
Dawes to Meet A F L Club in Softball Clash
Dawes Pure Oil leads a six team league with four wins as it faces the A F L club at Owens Minors in a pitchers duel likely between Dawes’ Carl West and A F L’s Leonard Papineau. Schedule includes DuPont, Sport Mart, Owens Millois, Carbide, and Dawes as the Shaughnessy playoff system is used this year. Goldie Novak and Jane Salee, local bowlers, both sustained broken arms but continued bowling with broken arms in slings and Goldie improving her average left handed.
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Dawes Pure Oil
A. F. of L
Owens Minors
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Dawes
Leonard Papineau
A. F
Ty Know
A.fl
duPont
Sport Mart
Glenwood
Owens-Millois
Carbide
Owens
Thurssday
Shaughnessy
Teague Thia
Vane
San Diego
Goldie Novak
Baseball Scores From National and American Leagues
The scoreboard lists NL results New York 5 Pittsburgh 1 Boston 3 Cincinnati 5 St. Louis 1 Philadelphia 0 Chicago 3 Brooklyn 2. AL results include Washington 6 Detroit 3 St. Louis 3 New York 2 Chicago 4 Boston 1 Philadelphia 6 Cleveland 5.
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Weekend Baseball Schedule Highlights Across Four Cities
Today’s matchups feature Brooklyn at Chicago Wyatt and Melton with clear pitching lists, New York facing Pittsburgh Witty and Melton against Klinger and Hallet, plus Heston meeting Cincinnati Darrell and Anitres against Stuer and Riddte. Also on the slate are Philadelphia at St Louis tone sun Rowe and Gume hert versus Arecheen, Detroit at Washington Trous and Overmire, Cleveland at Philadelphia Reyn Mids and Salveron, Mt Louis of New York Sandra pairing with Mollingsworth against Donald and Bornwy, and Chicago visiting Weston Wade Grove and Judd Terry.
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Waltt
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Mollingsworth
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Bornwy
Weston
Wade
Grove
Judd
Terry
Boomer Keeps EMCO Lead With 12 7 Win Over Charlton Heights
Boomer beat Charlton Heights 12 to 7 to stay undefeated in the EMCO league. Alley won 4-3 against Gallery Bridge to maintain pace. Glen Ferris vs Falls View was postponed. Alley and Falls View meet Tuesday. Wednesday features Glen Ferris vs Charlton Heights at Ganley Bridge.
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Outstanding Bowlers Here This Week End
Bowling fans in Charleston will see top action as Alex Graham of Dover faces Buddy Bomar at Boulevard recreation center over the weekend. The pair have met four times with Graham often winning, while Bomar, a Texas import, has risen in Chicago circuit play. The weekend includes eight opening games Saturday at 7 30 with 18 more to finish Sunday, featuring high averages and a neutral setting for the final playoff.
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Cardinals Edge Phillies 1-0 In Rainy Shutout Loss
St Louis wins 1-0 over Philadelphia in eight innings as Musial drives in the lone run in the sixth. Cardinals move into first place in the National League as Brooklyn loses to Chicago. Kraus and Krist battered by St Louis pitching in abbreviated game.
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Early Start Enables Nats To Nip Tigers
The Washington Senators defeated the Detroit Tigers 6 to 1 as Gerry Priddy's two run triple in the seventh inning sparked the surge. Early Wynn earned his fourth straight win on the mound for Washington, moving them to within one game of the Yankees in the American League standings.
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Learn to Swim Campaign Closes At YMCA
The annual learn to swim campaign closed at the YMCA after 67 boys learned to swim. The event drew 223 participants on the first day, with strong overall attendance. Certificates were awarded only to those who could swim 20 feet.
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Cannon Gracks Sets Sizable Mark In Track Event
Cannan Gracks from Staten Island contends an Amrritan record surpassing the World standard with a 14 feet 6M inches throw by Archie Haris of Tiana at Malo Alto California in 14. . The effort passes the listed work mark, while Ernest recognition in a throw of 175 foxt inches last year is noted as a benchmark.
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Staten Island
Archie Haris
Tiana
Malo Alto
Cali
Cannon
Ernest
Athletics Edge Indians 6 5 in Philadelphia Seven Innings
Philadelphia Athletics defeated the Cleveland Indians 6 to 5 despite being outhit 12 to 7, striking early with a three run first inning and a homer by Elmer Vale to seal the lead. Cris Muckett collected four hits for Cleveland as Mickey Trecca joined the offense with a day’s hit and a triple in his major league debut.
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