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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1947

Page

20

Geiger and Payne Reach Finals in Golf Championship

In a tense Albany golf championship, Mrs. Geiger and Mrs. Payne defeated rivals to reach the finals. Geiger edged Mrs. Smith after extra holes, while Payne defeated Mrs. Huffman 3 and 2 to advance. Final matches slated for 10:00 and 3:10.

Huffman Payne Smith Lin lExtra Betes Smith Henry Payne D. H. Huffman Mire Mog Geiger Mra Riddy Ates Fred Tetlow WF Wanschel W. Sooper Ay & Umberger H. Picklesimer W ‘M. Binlayson Mf. Iger W. M. Garrett Wenzing Lee Henkel Va A. Mooney Q. Carper F.filer W. Couper H. Pickiestiner

Local Cop Keith Kal-tio Fires 71 In Scar Ring Round

Three tied leaders on page 18 recount a tense golf finish. Thomson and Snead missed birdie chances as the field crowded the scoring tier. Kal-tio, a local police officer and former weightlifter, shot a 71 to stand among the sharp-eyed readers.

Mrs. Geiger Thomson Snead Keith Kal- Tio Permabaurts

Major League Box Scores Highlight Wide MLB Action

Box scores from American League and National League games include Chicago Philadelphia New York St Louis Boston and Cincinnati results with multiple hitters scoring runs and pitchers listed. Key performances feature Blackwell and Wynn on strong mound shows and Red Sox Dodgers and Reds extending standings in late season play.

Johnny Schmitz Bill Lee Rose Meyer Giants Buddy Kerr Monty Kennedy Walker Cowper Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Phillies Reds Janky Ewell Blackwell Blackwell Phils St. Louis Cardinals Boston Braves Marty Marion Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Boston Chicago White Sox Chicago Jess Flores A's Early Wynn Washington Senators Indians Sherry Robertson al Evans Wynn Boston Red Sox St.Loui Browns

Major League Standings Update and Recomputations

Standings show Brooklyn tied for first with 3 wins and 3 losses, New York at 9, Boston 3, Detroit listed as not scheduled, and St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and others with varied records. Page notes adjustments to results and upcoming schedules amid confusion.

Brooklyn Pittstergy Lodia Boston Waebrogian Palladslodia E Ps New York Detroit

Fridne’s probable Pilebers and regional matchups

Fridne’s probable lineup and several close college basketball matchups are listed with uncertain player names and scores. Bets are placed on Wen lout records and Wright or Sakae with varied outcomes, including Burkhart and Bekr or Betas in different games across Philadelphia Boston and Detroit regions.

Fridne Parentheatiens Lasque Boston Petersen Sakae Wright Obletge Mreahlym Wyse Ve. Ustian Vorkh—Burkhart Pitts Ht Philadelpoin Bekr Betas Chicago Wetson Lapat Leute Bernette Besterd Begies Detroit Reerie Wreetinast Speit Clevaland Ol Jace Dum Ve. Harder

Wheeling Downs to raise purses for eight and half week meet

Wheeling Downs will boost purses by 500 dollars daily for the eight and a half week meet starting August 20. General Manager Al Deickman says daily purses will average 6300 dollars with larger events on Saturdays. Federal Judge Baker set Friday for a hearing on an injunction to halt construction of 17 buildings at Wheeling Downs, requested by the Housing Expediter, alleging violations of Veterans Housing Program regulations.

Wheeling Wheeling Downs al Deickman Deickmen William E. Baker Wheeling Downs Race Track Office of the Veterans Housing Program Wheeling Downs, Inc William G. Lias Joseph A. Batt

Local 1 Votes For CIO Affiliation

Norma Naugman chair of Local 1 American Union of Telephone Workers said the 8 000 member unit voted approximately two to one to affiliate with the CIO The AUTW executive board recently announced it had voted for affiliation with the CIO The strike led by the National Federation of Telephone Workers preceded the vote Other locals nationwide also vote on affiliation

New York Norma Naugman Local 1 American Union of Telephone Workers Cio AUTW National Federation of Telephone Workers

Brawley Jr. Team Blanks Logan 2-0 in Legion Baseball

The John Brawley Junior American Legion team shut out Logan 2-0 at Legion Field. Brawley batters managed two hits camel and Roy produced the runs with steals and smart baserunning. Whiteman and Jeesie pitched for Logan while Curry and Alessandrini appeared for Brawley.

John Brawley American Legion Jlogan Legion Itield Camel Roy Logan Brawley Whitm Jeesie Curry Allessandrini

Elk-Kanawha Legion Team Sets Practice at Legion Field

Elk-Kanawha Junior American Legion players and interested boys meet at Legion Field this afternoon at 2. Eligible: those born in 1930 or later. The team is managed by Clyde Hutson.

Elk-Kanawha American Legion Legion Field Clyde B. fPud Hutson

Eastern League orders replay of halted game

Williamsport and Binghamton will replay the Eastern League contest halted by a lighting failure after Binghamton led 13 to 0 in 2 1 2 innings. Umpire John Ryan called the game off and President Thomas H. Richardson denied a resume at the interruption.

Williamsport Val Thomas H. Richardson Eastern Baseball League Binghamton John Ryan Lefty Gomez Richardson

Worman's Bra Feature in Auto Accident Suit Settlement

In Buffalo on June 5 a state supreme court case settled for six thousand dollars over a shoulder injury claim. Mrs Erna C Douglas testified the injury limited arm motion preventing back fastening of her brassiere while defense counsel noted some women fasten bras in front and twist them.

Worman Buffalo N.Y Hadeen State Supreme Court Leo J. Hagerty Erna C. Douglas William D. Hassett Seani

Witcher Defeats Marine 3-1 Behind Bonham One-Hit Effort

The Witcher baseball team won 3-1 over Marine yesterday behind Curt Bonham who struck out 15 batters and allowed only two hits in Diamond, West Virginia.

Witcher Marine Curt Bonham Astruck O&t Box 54 Diamond W. Va

Anchor trims Carbide in 3-2 league thriller at Kanawha Park

Anchor rallies in the sixth to tie Carbide and wins 3-2 at Kanawha Park. Jordan drives in the decisive run with a seventh inning single as Siders pitches Vizcose to a 4-2 victory over Enico.

Anchor Red Sox Carbide Kanawha Park Meantine al Nitro Viscote Emro Idie Park Ring Jordan Bill Payne Tommy Turner Frank Lloyd Wile Pile Hardin Frazier Turner Arror Bill Siders Enico Ed Hail Harvey Sublette Miller Carrier Moss McCormick Kenny Waite Vizcose Red Jenkins Rien Maa Vikeui ee _Navidson Parsons Siders Cormatek

Eight Teams Offered Franchises in New Pro Basketball Loop

Wheeling based new minor league announces eight charter franchises for four states. William De Muth says formal organization as the All American Professional Basketball league this weekend. Teams named include Ceylan Zanesville Columbus Canton Wheeling Cumberland Md and the Lesili es and Pirates in Pittsburgh with potential additions later.

Wheeling William de Muth Ceylan Zanesville Columbus Canton Ohio Cumberland Lesilies Pirates Pittsburgh de Muth Johnstown Lorain Newark Hagerstown Baltimore Joe Bennelly Boston Braves Mise Valan Treasur

Jaycees Face Daily Mail In Junior League Tilt

The Charleston junior baseball program schedule shows the Jaycees meeting Daily Mail at 6 p.m. today at Legion Field after the Gazette Fleetwing game was halted early to clear the field for the Industrial league.

Jaycees Jr. Loop Charleston The Gazette Fleetwing Legion Field

Kawakita Arrest Shocks Former POW Camp Foreman Identified

FBI announced the arrest of Kawakita Tomoya It Tam Kawakita, a Calexico born former camp foreman at a Honshu mine, for alleged prisoner mistreatment. An American veteran who knew him led to the man’s Los Angeles department store sighting and the ensuing probe revealed his true identity and wartime actions.

Richard Kawakita Japan Keiji University United States WCHS Yokohama Wchs Wildcats San Francisco S. S FBI Washington J. Edgar Hoover Calexico Kawajkita William L. Bruce Buena Park Cal KawaKida William A. Murphy San Diego Bruce Los Angeles

Debating Labor Bill Faces Public Test And Opposition

A proposed labor bill, delaying action on union practices, would ban secondary boycotts and large picketing while setting limits on jurisdictional fights. Taft and Balt predict passage. Pepper opposes as freedom of press and free speech concerns grow amid White House lobbying and flood of communications to the President.

Taft R.-Chioi Senate Labor Committee Balt R.-Minn Labor Committee Ball Pepper

Marshall urges continued aid to Europe to restore recovery

Secretary Marshall emphasized that Europe needs substantial aid beyond its current means to avoid economic and political deterioration. He warned against governments blocking recovery and urged united action to break the vicious circle and restore confidence, noting U S cooperation will be forthcoming for those supporting recovery.

Europe America Marshall United States

Aid Sent Abroad Continued From Pear

The document discusses domestic wheat reserves policy to avoid drops below 200 million bushels. It notes most wheat comes from the plains prone to drought and claims the early surplus will shrink while farm departures rise. It states flour and wheat distribution will align with needs despite past shortages.

Great Plains

Hungary Crisis Deepens as Nagy Resigns and Exiles

Dispatches recount a plot to overthrow Hungary's democracy with Soviet and Allied involvement. Bela Kovacs’s arrest ties to Nagy, Gyongyosy, and Bela Varga, who fled Hungary. Varga reportedly in the American zone of Rust and Gyongyosy in seclusion. Nagy resigned May 29 by telephone from Switzerland. Varga’s fate unconfirmed amid conflicting reports.

Comuourg Rtag Britain America V. P. Sviridey Allied Control Commission Hungary Bela Kovacs Nagy Janos Gyongyosy Bela Varga National Assembly Switzerland Varga Rust Gyongyosy Istanbul Turkey

Russians Threaten Ouster and Trial Tactics in Hungarian Case

Russians told Brig. Gen. George H. Weems that Kovacs would be tried on espionage charges and handed to Hungary. The Small Landholder plan aimed for a Hungarian trial with a short sentence to win a later pardon when Soviet troops withdrew.

George H. Weems Kovacs Varga

Garsson Defense Protests over Shell Production Access

Garsson defense continues after Tage 1 protests as he testifies that despite Pentagon limits he produced 6 000 shells in November with extra workers. He cites Manpower Commission approval to use high school students as part time help. Court holiday delays trial until next Monday.

War Department Henry Garsson Garsson Manpower Commission Garson

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