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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1938

Page

9

Senators defeat Johnstown in ninth inning rally

OHNSTOWN PA June 6 Al Griswold's ninth inning triple followed by singles and walks capped Charleston's 5 to 3 comeback win over Johnstown to complete a three game sweep. George Klivak started, Earl Lefty Lake earned the win, with Bagby and Vesely contributing late.

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Washington and Cleveland Split Tight Seventh Inning Derby

Washington edged Cleveland 5 to 4 in an eleven inning marathon as Zeke Boourn delivered the deciding hit in the 11th. Teammates Campbell Hase, Tracey and Bonura contributed in a tense game marked by extended pitching and late heroics at the plate.

Nate Trim Triba Washington Zeke Boourn Cleveland

Sneed Cracks Continues as Players Evaluate Course

The report describes John Montague and Hollywood's mystery man Bolf drills and other players like Run, Ortton, Smith, Lawson Litt, and Olis Dutra on a course with high grass around greens. They critique conditions while clipping rough and fringe areas.

John Montague Hollywood

Mountain Mate League Baseball Standings Fragment

Fragmentary scoreboard data shows teams such as Welch Bluefield Logan and Charleston with mixed records and percentages. The text lists players and numbers in a garbled format, reflecting a partial league standings segment from Beckley to Johnstown.

Rub Beckley Welch Hunting O Bluefield Logan Wiliame'm Ob Aclu Genton Asslakron Ade Erle Botingfield Az Charleston Darton Prtsmoth Johnstown

Todagé Games National Lesgus Hew Fork at Shleago

Todagé Games feature Leagues and teams in a jumble of names and venues including Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Cleveland. The schedule shows matchups across multiple cities with unclear spellings and several local affiliations.

National Lesgus Hew Shleago- Melton Va Baton Pittahargh Er ‘Turner Hunge Phil Orient Tama Ma Schott Or der Brooklyn Loule Mungove Mire

DuPont Tops Belle In A Division Opener On Strong Pitching

Lefty Vickers fanned 13 Belle batters as DuPont blanked the opponent in five innings, scoring five early runs and cruising to an 8-0 victory. Floyd Compton exited the mound early for DuPont as the Balle squad built a solid lead with timely hits and sharp defense.

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Watkins Grocery Wins in Kanawha Valley Softball Cards

Watkins Grocery defeated Jarrett's Jays 9-2 while Second Avenue beat Spring Hil 16-6 and Froggy Tops topped St. Albans 1-0 in Kanawha Valley league action yesterday.

Watkins Grocery Jar-rett’s Jays Second Avenue Spring Hil Froggy Tops St. Albans

Giants End Slump Continues In Pittsburgh and St Louis Scores

Baseball notes show Giants ending a skid with mixed results as Hack and teammates reel in fielding errors. Dodgers beat Pirates 9 4 behind Butcher’s pitching, while Cardinals overpower Bees 11 2 in St Louis with strong hitting and solid mound work.

ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Redbirds Bostan Bees

Terrible Ship Cartoon Explains 18th Century Battle

On December 27 1756 the British privateer Terrible from Execution Dock London fought the French privateer Vengeance. The French vessel won and boarded Terrible finding slaughter and desolation. Officers named Mes Virginia Phillips Spirit Ghost Butcher Debbie with Buzzard as the French captain among the fatalities.

Terrible Death Spirit Debble Execution Dock LonDon Vengeance East

Suffolk Downs Turf Race Day Summary

At Suffolk Downs a crowded program offered multiple races with 3 and 4 year olds in claiming and allowances. Notable runners included Night Knight and Blue Grotto with times around 1 13, 1 14 for mid-distance dashes, and purses ranging from 1000 to 2000 dollars. Several horses such as Croning Glory and Saunderstown posted competitive marks, with field names like Kent, Berger, and Advi among others.

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Marting baseball team tops Longacre 5 2 victory

The Marting baseball club defeated Longacre 5 to 2 yesterday. Sad dler and Lavender pitched for Marting with Lambert catching. Players seeking games should contact E. W. Alderman at Marting, W. Va.

Marting Longacre Saddler Lavender Lambert E. W. Alderman W. Va

Oakdale Dairy Farm Softball Splits Double Bill

Oakdale Dairy Farm softball team split a Sunday double header. They won the opener 29 to 4 against the Independents with Vickers pitching well. They lost the nightcap 20 to 8 to Mace Grocery.

Leewood Triumph Over Crown Hill In Sunday Game

Leewood defeated Crown Hill 18 to 3 in a game played here Sunday. Teams desiring games with Leewood should write Bob Suffill at Leewood.

Leewood Crown Hill Bob Suffill

Pitt Netters Win in Morgantown Tie Breaker Triumph

Pitt tennis team defeats West Virginia 4 3 in Morgantown June 6 Rice wins for WVU over Kaufman 1 0 1. Mountaineers suffer lone victory.

Morgantown University of Pittsburgh West Virginia Tolay Rice Mountaineers Kaufman

Raymond City Tigers crush Preitter 5 0 in shutout win

Raymond City Tigers defeated Preitter 5 to 0 as Harvey and Luddlow formed the battery for the victors. Wemnek and Andy led the hitting with two homers and three triples respectively. Teams wishing to schedule games with Raymond City should write Buck Harvey in Raymond City West Virginia.

Raymond City Raymond City Tigers Preitter Harvey Luddlow Battery Wemnek Andy Buck Harvey W.V

Social Ties and Gatherings Across Spring Hill and Charleston

Charleston society notes detail lawn parties and visits across Spring Hill. Mrs. John W. Fox hosts friends. Anna Antionette Newrommer returns from Columbus. Mason hosts Friendship Sewing Circle with gifts. Community events include church picnics, junior classes, and a birthday tribute for Mrs. Gillie M. Pate.

John W. Fox G. E. Moore W. & Woodrow C. C. Chittum Joseph Perraut Keith Griffith Tillie Crim James Griffith O. Graham Antionette Newrommer Spring Hill Columbus Jack Dilworth Bessie Mason Friendship Sewing Circle Montrose Drive Alma Cunningham Mason W. R. Higging Higgins Gillie M. Pate H.C. Wick Eustace Garret R.B. Brown William Pate W. F. Keisling H.C. Child

President Receives Disabled Veterans at White House Garden Party

President Roosevelt greeted 827 disabled veterans and other guests in a sunlit White House garden gathering. Twenty five men in wheelchairs moved past to shake hands as he stood on a knoll. From an open limousine he applauded a program by 20 Howard University boys performing Scotch and Italian folk songs. Betsy Roosevelt hosted in Mrs. Roosevelt’s absence.

Washington Roosevelt White House Howard University Betsy Roosevelt Famous Mrs. Roosevelt Hyde Park

Owens-Ilinois Beats Atlantic Greyhound in City League

Owens-Ilinois won 7-8 at Owens-Jinnis field after two runners were ruled out for missing bags. Drape homered for Atlantic Greyhound and Perry homered for the winners. In Glenwood, Sport Mart beat Elizabeth Street 15-11 with Parsons pitching for Sport Mart and Gay for Elizabeth Street.

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Admiral Captures Eleventh Straight Victory at 1 36

The Riddle star, carrying the mite in 1 36 four fifths, logged his eleventh straight win beating a small field after Myttica King and Rex Flag were scratched. He earned $4,425, boosting his yearly total to $54,950 and career earnings to $236,050, just shy of a track record set by John P. Grier.

John P. Grier Admiral’s Riddle Star Chojlee Myttica King Rex Flag

Smithers Merchants to Host Crown Hill at Alley Field

The undefeated Smithers Merchants face Crown Hill at Alley Field Wednesday at 6 o clock. They seek additional games with regional teams and provide contact for scheduling Tom Davin at Carmelion or Montgomery 56.

Smithers Smithers Merchants Crown Hill Alley Field Tom Davin Carmelion Montgomery

Alumni Beat West Virginia Varsity In Eightteen to Four Victory

West Virginia alumni topped the varsity nine 18 to 4 in Morgantown. Jack Gocke 1637 captain struck out eight before retire. Bob Jackson 1932 captain drove in five runs and collected four hits in the game.

Morgantown Jack Gocke West Virginia Gocke Bob Jackson

Tiskelwah overwhelms West Side Cubs 26 to 3

Tiskelwah routed West Side Cubs 26 to 3 in a softball game played yesterday at Humphreys. Tiskelwah dominated with early offense and steady defense, leaving West Side scoreless after the first inning.

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