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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1926
Page
11
Brooklyn pitcher forces 10 run victory as Brooklyn defeats the Pirates 10 to 4 in a game marked by a key eighth inning rally. Cuyler tripled off Weeney and scored on a wild throw, Braves reliever Falls miscue. The late surge tied the game and set the stage for the winning run.
Chicago shut out Philadelphia L to 4 in a June test game. Lefty Grove and Red Faber pitched well until a ninth inning rally by Chicago produced the only run. Barratt and Kamm homered and a squeeze attempt by Schalk helped Walk score.
In a rough Gasatte Section Twilight League game the State House defeated Carbide and Carbon 3 to 3. Zellare and Gardner pitched, Nobel and Stonovich hit safely for the Politicians. Zellars fanned four, Gardner did not fan, and fielding miscues sprinkled both sides as the rally produced the deciding come.
Paris June 1 The United States team leads the Wightman Cup after Mary Browne defeated Kathleen McKane in straight sets 6-0 6-0. Allie Bouman beat Conteslaves of France, Kinagy and Richards advanced to the quarterfinals, and Worona defeated Werat in four sets.
For many years the salary of the chief state official of the United States has been thirty five thousand dollars, reflecting long standing pay scales and government budget practices.
New York reports on the Bride-a-Wee home association led by Mrs. Wurry A. Hube which shelters stray dogs and cats. The charity cares for about 18,000 dogs and many cats, with wards for pensioners and a hospital for inmates in good condition, placing over 70 percent into new homes.
In Cleveland on June 8, Levesen delivered a key double and the home team pulled ahead in the bottom of the same inning after Washington tied it in the seventh. Ferguson pitched. final score 4 to 3. Details of the awkward plate sequence appear in the box and notes on other American Association games are included, along with a Prague electrification update.
Braves win in extras to complete a sweep of the Red Series as both teams' pitchers struggle in a high scoring slugfest. The same issue promotes the "Help the Youth" crusade targeting communist and socialist teachings and reaches Northern Ireland.
Sharples nane ball team won twice Sunday at Cobra field, defeating Durthacnt T-1 15-4 and then trouncing Ventansen. More than 600 fans attended. Sharples has five victories and two defeats this season and will meet Whitenville next Sunday. Batteries listed for both games include Dart mount, Harker, Butphin, Sharpies, Lawa, Chapman, Honlawaon, Blas, White man, Dright, and Justice.
June 8 The New York Giants lost to the Chicago Cubs 2 to 1 in an abbreviated game. BM Grimm hit a homer and Adamek added a single to produce all Cubs runs. Young homered for the Giants. Hoot allowed six hits and earned win number six. Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus and Princess Louise of Baden attended. The score by innings shows Chicago 000 000 010 and New York 200 000 010.
Morrisvale defeats Ivaton 11 to 3 at home in a high scoring game. Webb and Morrisvale pitchers combine for strong relief as Morisvale bats deliver a three bagger and 17 safeties. Southern Association standings show Birmingham 2 Chattanooga 6 and other results.
Hollywood, June 7 Ford Sterling, the film comedian, stuffs cotton in his ear to study pantomime while observing plays. He pursued painting, sculpture, and artistic photography before cinema. He has won prizes from major exhibitions. eighty of his prints are abroad. He believes comedy evolves from slapstick to subtler, ongoing mental effort.
Announcement from Charles Mkislbure, Hudson Essex distributor, reports further factory price reductions on Hudson and Essex cars effective today in June. New factory and delivery prices include Hudson coach 1096, Hudson Brougham 1995, Hudson sedan 1560, Breaux coach 725, with Charleston delivery pricing noted.
Government excise tax and Creleht charges accompany listed vehicle prices. Hudson coach 91,178 and sedan 1,045. Eesex coach 795. other figures include 1,483 and 1,483. A woman named Helene Zal Mere Wan was arrested for stealing and found with the item in her mouth at the police station. An Eng postcard was mailed. Knarerborouch delivery noted in 1916.
Mrs Hugh G Nicholson appointed parliamentarian of the Kanawha Medical Association auxiliary as the group closes its charter with 69 members, 10 new. Mrs Preston, president, notes a busy 1926 27 and a state convention planned for White Sulphur Springs in summer 1927.
In Wasinton June the Rivers and Harbors omnibus bill favored by President Coolidge and advocated by House Committee chairmen Dempsey Madden and Senate Commerce chair Jones was discussed. Speakers believed the measure should pass before adjournment though doubt lingered in the Senate. A separate Chicago item notes a practical joker sent a doctor ambulance and freight company to J C Mustin’s home.
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