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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1928

Page

12

National Collegiate Track and Field Meet Opens Today

The national intercollegiate championships begin at Goldiers Field with 339 athletes from 79 schools. Stanford and Illinois supply top contenders while Washington challenges them in a field headlined by record attempts in throwing, jumping, and sprint events.

Chicago Stanford Divnola Goldiers Field University of Tlinois Middle West University of Washington Bere Harvard Zena Kuck Emporia Kansas Teach Ore College Krena Rothbert Gollon Barnes Mouthern California Carr Yale Lava Ovorgia Tech Chere Sot Sers Hupherd Michigan

Crowder Shuts Down A's In Browns Victory

Alvin Crowder yielded four hits over nine innings as the St. Louis Browns defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 4 to 1. Grove was touched for five hits in the decisive third inning as Brown runners produced all the runs including Brantano’s homer.

St. Louis Grove OT. Louis Alvin Crowder Louis Browns Philad @elphia Athletics Brown Cirove Bran- On Mauser Invaders Cobb Panadolion Leiano McNeely Brannona Crowder Far Dykes Ainshed & Well Taft Hiasa Balla Rwolk Grove Orwell Philadelphia Philadelphia Nationals Chicago Ray Benge Cubs Cub Hack Wilson Webb Kelly Ryling

West Virginia Net Meet Opens Today

The West Virginia closed tennis tournament opens here tomorrow with the first event at 9 a m. The largest entry in the history of the annual event was announced. "Twinkle" Store, directed by F gam Cohen of Beckley, will defend his singles title.

the Gazette West Virginia Stnt Twinkle Direce F Gam Cohen Beckley

Masonic Forum Luncheon Highlights and Guest News

The Masonic Forum held its regular noon luncheon with Major C. R. Morgan as principal speaker. A musical program featured Mrs. Ruth Hohman and accompanist Myre Gladys Knopp, with McConnell of Fooghow Lodge 1913 visiting to discuss Masonry in China.

Masonic Forum C. R. Morgan Ruth Hohman Horelio Rogers Kramer Myre Gladys Knopp. T McConnell Fooghow Lodge Chins Masonry In Chins McConneilly Charleston Y. M.A

Bues Rout Braves in 12 Inning Homer Slugfest

In Boston a 12 inning game marked by five homers ended 8 to 6 as Pittsburgh rallied in the ninth to tie and Scott belted a second homer in the twelfth. Adams and L Waner delivered the decisive hits as Greenfield faltered late. The Pirates and Boston Bostons combined for a high scoring pitchers duel with late power.

Bues Braves Pirates Boston Fitteburgh Scott Adams L. Waner Greenfield Bexton Waner Parralls Traynor Taylor Heatt Greenfeld E Smiths Smith Hill Pittsburgh P. Waner Barhart Richbourg Lioore Bisler Hornsby Bureedl Wrgnt Beott Barnhart J. Waner F. Warr E. Smith Brown Sisiar Horme By. Bell Wa- Ret F. Waner Booth Hornab Burwell Moore Hornby R. Smith H. Smith McCormick Wages Kiem

Latonia Derby Aim Tied to Strolling Player Derby odds

In Covington Kentucky on June 2 Robert Ariavistus Smith argues the Latonia Derby renewal June 23 could near determine the season’s champion, with Strolling Player poised to run after late training and a recent Kentucky Derby non appearance. He notes the Derby offers $25 000 added money plus a possible $5 000 bonus for Beigh Count if he wins both derbies.

al Covington Kentucky Covington Robert Ariavistus Smith Victorian Reigh Belmont Westchester Racing Association Grand Parade Comedienne Cary T. Grayson B. B. Jones Newmarket Latonia Smith Toro Solace Robert Curzon Haute de Grace George Fields Grayson Jones Belmont Park Jock Tatery Havre de Grace Player Louisville Pimlico New York San Francisco New

Baker McCarthy bout declared no contest in Detroit

June 7 Detroit boxing card saw welterweights Sergeant Sammy Baker of Mitchel Field and Jack McCarthy of Chicago ordered out in the fifth round of a ten round match. Commissioner Henry Kom Trotsky ruled both did not strive, halting purses pending hearing.

Detroit Sammy Baker Mitchel Field Weltereweight Jack McCarthy Chicago Henry Kom- Trotsky

Roberts Wins Newspaper Verdict Over Larosa in WV Bout

Johnny Roberts of Huntington claimed the West Virginia welterweight title with a newspaper decision over Tony Larosa of Cincinnati in a ten round bout at Catlettsburg. The Rattlers staged a bare knuckle fight on a Huntington street yesterday.

Catletisburg Johnny Roberts Huntington West Virginia Tony Larosa Cincinnati Rattlers Huntington Street

Major League Baseball Scores and Derby Gossip

Yesterday’s Major League results featured New York, St. Louis, Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Chicago, and others. A Derby foray introduces Strolling Player as a premier English challenger bound for the Daytona Derby with hopes of a hefty purse. Derby contenders from Pittsburg’s Soul, Fire Brigade, and Major Robert McCreery’s entrants eye autumn races after acclimatization.

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