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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1946

Page

5

City-Wide Meadow Brook Hosts 15th Golf Tourney

The Gazette reports Meadow Brook will host the 15th City-Wide championship with 64 match play spots. Entry is $3 for Meadow Brook members, plus greens fees for SGN Members. Qualifying starts today with rounds Monday and Tuesday, match play Wednesday, and finals Sunday over 26 holes. Contenders include Joe Rugel, Ian Loar, Blane Eisman, Roy Blizzard, and others as speculation swirls.

The Gazette Asi Meadow Brook Jack Krueger Meadow Brook Sgn Joe Rugel Rugel Ian Loar Blane Eisman Roy Blizzard Andy Brawley

Six Games on Slate for Salem Gridders Revival Schedule

Salem announces a six game 1946 football schedule for the Salem College Tigers led by Mount Union Sept. 27 in Salem. The slate includes three home and three away games with dates at Davis We Elkins Shepherd Potomac State St. Vincent in Latrobe and other venues. Coach Carl Mallon targets a 35 man squad for late summer practice amid coaching staff adjustments across Kanawha County schools.

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Parker and Mulloy Reach Heart of America Semi finals

In Kansas City on June 7, Frankie Parker of Los Angeles and Gardnar Mulloy of Miami advanced to the Heart of America tennis tournament semi finals. Parker defeated George Ball 6-0 in straight sets, while Mulloy beat Yourdt Tom Molloy 6-4 6-3. Upcoming matches feature Parker vs Talbert and Surface in the upper bracket, with doubles pairings also advancing.

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Baseball Friday Revita National Learne big a Biregkive

Fragmented OCR text covers baseball results and team names with unclear phrasing. Key figures include Cincinnati, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington stories with scattered scores and matchups. The source is too garbled for precise event details or outcomes.

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Baseball Union Fears And Feasibility Highlight Expert Debate

Experts doubt a major league players union can work, arguing it could topple baseball. Some say owners profit from postwar demand and that many clubs struggle financially. Scrutiny of attendance and payrolls shows uneven pay, with stars earning well while others, including Cardinals, Browns, and Phillies, face tight budgets. If players gain 50 percent of sale prices, owners may face cash gaps, making union talks risky for all.

Larry MacPhail St. Lows Cardinals St. Louis Sam Breadon Trader Horn Brendon Phillies Browns Undi Onien

Americans Sweep Honors in English Tennis Tournament

In Manchester on June 7 American players dominated the English tournament. Lilla Vahey and Louise Brough won the women's singles final over British opponents, then captured the doubles title with Vahey teaming with Brough to beat England’s Iugrum and Quvertier. Brough and Derek Barton also won the mixed doubles, beating Ingram and Filby 6 2 5. Barton lost the men's singles to Jack Harper of Australia 5 4.

Manchester England Lilla Vahey Osbnine San Derek Barton

Max Butcher Signs With Sandlot Club

Billy Fuchs manager of the Dormont club of the Gorpater Pittsburgh Waseball league announced the signing of Max Butcher, former Pirate pitcher. Butcher will pitch his first game at Dermont next Tuesday, after being released from the Pirates months ago following six years of service.

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Worsham Leads Open Tourney at Philadelphia Halfway

War veteran Lew Worsham shot 66 for a 133 total to take a one-stroke lead at the Philadelphia Inquirer $15,000 invitation. Mike Turnesa followed with 69 for 124. Notables qualifying included Snead Frank Stranahan and Vic Ghezzi among others, as the field narrowed to 80 for the final 36 holes.

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Passeau Bangs Out Home Run To Beat Brooks

In Chicago Claude Passeau pitched and hit a ninth inning homer to beat the Dodgers 2 0 marking Chicago Cubs second straight win and Brooklyns defeat. Frank Secory also homered in the second frame as the Cubs secured victory. In New York the Yankees won their fifth straight by defeating the Indians 6 5 in 1 9 innings with Charley Keller delivering the deciding hit in the seventh as New York narrowed the gap on the Red Sox.

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Vernon Hits Best Hurlers In Major League Hitting

Vernon,Washington star, has faced top pitchers this season including Feller and Newhouser while maintaining solid numbers. He trails in average as other sluggers draw walks, with 14 doubles five home runs and 38 runs batted in amid a crowded hitting scene.

Washington Dimie Tod Mickel Vernon Jeanie Ieading Hiller Geese Tutterane Swaine Hington LC Meron Stubbonly Cleveland Bob ‘Feller Detroit Mal Newhoes Boston Tex ‘Whugnon Dave Fes New Ted Ruffing Chicago’sons Vernon A.B. Siates Mus Ted Williams New York Joe DiMagen Han Tais Vernon Wich Bakits Mickey Hines Hose Mare

Good Fishing Prospects Across West Virginia Counties

The conservation commission reported promising weekend fishing with five of seven major trout counties showing good prospects. Weekly reports listed streams in Mineral, Preston and Hancock counties as high and cloudy while Taylor County noted the Tyrants Valley River high and other streams fair. Elsewhere streams were clear with good to excellent fishing outlook.

West Virgin Coservation Commission Maneapalin Preston Mancock Taylor County TyRarts Valley Lrant

Joe Runs 402 Miles Training for Scrap

Joe runs 402 miles in training with scattered readable spots noting trips to Lamarlow and Wert Baden Indiana. He aimed for more miles today and planned workouts including a six mile daily routine and future runs. The text is garbled but preserves mentions of Billy Cann and Phebe Lattiie in a local setting.

Joe Scrap Tommpom Billy Cannen Hui IBZ Niles Baden Ind Rayuids Lamarrow

Rees Wins Tourney at St Andrews in 72-Hole Card

WPI Daj Rees, a 33 year old Welsh pro, captured the 46 hole Spalding gall tournament on the old course at St Andrews. He posted a 69 in the third round to tie the competitive record. Henry Collan and Reggie Whiscombe finished tied for second with 401.

ST. Andrews Scotland WPI Daj Rees Inday Henry Collan Reggie Whiscombe Rees

7-1 Shot Wins Epsom Classic

A 7 to 1 shot wins the Epsom Oaks for three year old fillies in faster time than Airborne’s Derby earlier. Jockey Harry Wragg leads the winner through the final furlongs with a two minute forty one second finish. Roseberry Iona second, PNelia third, with several others fading late. The race runs from Tattenham Corner to the finish on a sunny, firm track.

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Mexicans Offer Big Money for Musial in Mexican League

Springfield report says Mickey Owen and Alfonso Pasquel offered Stan Musial eight five thousand dollars plus a five year contract to join the Vera Cruz club. Owen said Musial turned down the deal in St Louis while confirming Braves interest and other Mexican contract talks involving three Braves players and a Mets outfielder.

Springfield Mickey Owen Vera Cruz Terethday Alfonso Pasquel Stan Musial Louis Cardins Coest Owen St Louis Brooklyn Boston Braves Mem Renekiva Mutfielder Moxten Paxquel

Dodger Bruin Feud Fallout Hits Chicago Series

Chicago hosts a tense three game set as Dodgers and Cubs clash amid a field melee. Ed Stanky and Dixie Walker draw major suspensions after brawls with Len Merullo and Pee Wee Jennie among others. Umpire Al Burlick orders stops as players protest, while Dodger manager Red Smith and Cubs coach Red Smith face actions. Photographers capture the scene as tensions flare before the series dates June 7, 8, 9.

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Pirates Strike Averted Before Giants Game Vote

Pittsburgh Pirates avoided a growth of labor tensions when a strike over guild recognition was called off less than an hour before game time against the New York Giants. Bob Ries announced the vote result. Murphy said the fight would continue.

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Ty Cobb Battles Bronchitis in Detroit Hospital

Ty Cobb resting in a Detroit hospital after an acute bronchitis attack. Friend Burt Shurly reports Cobb is a little better and coughing is improving. Doctors expect a quick recovery, with a favorable physical condition noted for the 59 year old former Detroit Tiger star.

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