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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1941

Page

7

Red Sox win pair move into second place

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Chicago White Sox 5 to 3 in 10 innings and 3 to 6, led by Bob Grove and Heber Newsome. Lee Grove earned his 297th major league win as Boston capitalized on Ted Lyons wildness in late innings amid a large crowd.

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Free Golf School Opens Tonight at Charleston Range

The Fourth Annual Free Golf School, sponsored by The Gazette, opens tonight for men at 7 PM at the Charleston Golf Driving Range beside Kanawha baseball park on McCorkle Avenue. A second session for women follows tomorrow night at the same hour, with former state open champion Johnny Javvis instructing in the first division.

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Canine Show Funds Benefit Charleston Humane Society

Kanawha Vesley Kennel Club votes to donate all profits from the Fourth Annual Licensed All Breed Dog Show at Laidley Field on Saturday June 14 to the Charleston Humane Society. Society led by Mrs Harold Ritz with activities overseen by her from mostly donor funds. This year’s entries include more than 100 different dog breeds.

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Middle Atlantic Charleston Scores From Evening Meet

Day to day results list shows Dayton trailing Charleston 3 to 2 while Akron leads Canton 5 to 3. Zanesville dominates 3 to 0 with Seringdleta 2.5, Erle 3, and Youngstown 1 in a condensed regional scorecard.

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Whirlaway Aims at All-Time Money Record

Whirlaway locked his triple crown and plans a busy campaign to erase Seabiscuit’s all-time money record. Trainer Ben Jones targets the Dwyer, Arlington classic, American Derby, Travers, Lawrence Realization, and Jockey Club Gold Cup, with earnings expected to push past $340,000 and possibly reach Santa Anita next March.

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Senators Triumph 3-2 Over Dayton in Extra-Long Series

Charleston Senators edged Dayton 3-2 in a tight game to clinch the series after a late relief change. Win credited to Andy Palla with Holland and Steve Milnarik finishing. Hall led Charleston with three hits in four at bats as the club heads to Kanawha Park for a nine-game home stand beginning Monday against Zanesville Cubs and others.

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Team Match Slated In Weekly Mat Show

Yellow Scar a masked matman centers a four man tag at the armory with C Kaufman against Sergi while Bob Kenaston teams with D Reynolds. Tonight 8 30 opener features Stacey Ball vs Jack Hagan for three falls or 45 minutes. Bill Dickey totals 289 doubles 64 triples 187 home runs through 1940.

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Deacon McKechnie Sees Reds Rallying For Pennant Fight

New York June 8 The Reds manager William McKechnie said Cincinnati cannot be counted out of the National League pennant race. He claimed the team is improving daily, suffers from injuries and slumps but will raise its batting average toward .270. He noted Junie Thompson and Vander Meer improving while defending past champions. The Reds beat Brooklyn 3 2 in a street game to hint at potential climb.

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Todafé Gémes National League results and matchups

The schedule lists Todafé Gémes facing St. Louis at New York Guinea Wert 44-1, Carpenter at 3-0, Cincinnati at Brooklyn with Thompson 1-3 against Caney 7-2, Chicago at Boston Root 3-2 against Earley 0-1, and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Meinizelman 2-3 against Crouch 3-3. American League shows none scheduled.

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Craig Wood Wins Open Title in Texas Homecoming

Craig Wood, 39, late bloomer and 1941 U S Open champion, clinched his second 70 with a 284 total in Fort Worth. Texas crowds hailed him as the new champion after Augusta Masters triumph, with strong odds for the PGA Championship in Denver next month. Wood’s steady temperament and remarkable putting drew praise from fans and observers alike.

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Triple by Stewart Delivers Ducos Over Harrisville in Semi

Ducos DuPont baseball edges Ritchie County Harrisville 3 2 as Percy Stewarts ninth inning triple to left center delivers the decisive blow. Kearnes Harmon, Adams, and Vickers contribute for the winners. Harrisville gathers seven errors and a strong pitching effort by Adams.

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Perry Wins Over Budge in Forest Hills Pro Round Robin

Frederick Perry, U.S. citizen and former English champion, defeated J Donald Budge 6-4 8-2 6-3 to win singles in the pro round robin meet at Forest Hills. Budge’s 73 errors marked a poor performance, while Perry teamed with Budge to win the doubles 6-4 against Stoefen and Giedhill.

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City-Wide Men’s Golf Championships Entry Form

Golfers may enter the Tenth Annual City-Wide Men’s Golf Championships to be held June 14 to 22. Fill out this form and mail to tournament chairman Jack D. Krueger at Meadow Brook Club, Charleston. Entry fee is $1. Pay before qualifying. Name Club Ph.

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Dodgers Lose But Gain Loop Lead as Cardinals Drop Two

Reds rally in the ninth to beat the Dodgers 3-2, ending John Wyatt's strong start. Derringer earned the win. McCormick and Joost delivered key hits as Cincinnati seizes late control while Brooklyn slips.

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Open golf champion Craig Wood wears girdle to win

In Worth Texas, Craig Wood clinched the Open title aided by a medical girdle devised by Jules Gordos, a New York doctor. Wood recounts back pain from a shaving mishap and a sneeze that forced him to seek Gordon's treatment and a rigid brace before the decisive rounds. He credits Gordos for the rig and plans to mention the brace in record books. the article notes internal reflections and post victory interviews.

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Giants Humble Cardinals to sweep doubleheader 7 to 5 and 42 to 7

New York Giants topple St. Louis Cardinals to seize first place by winning both ends of a twin bill. Dick Bartell homers with runners on in the opener to spark a 7 5 victory. The nightcap features a seven run second inning as Mort Cooper is raked for a big 9 inning win.

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