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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1931

Page

8

Levinsky Meathy Fight Sparks Boston Chicago Dispute

King Levinsky of Chicago defeated Pat Mearthy of Boston by technical knockout in the fourth round at a fall yard show. The bout drew about 2,000 fans and left many disappointed by the display, while promoter Dowell Bartley and the Disabled Veterans of the ld war faced criticism. The column weaves in assorted boxing chatter, other sports notes, and local athletic tidbits from Charleston.

Lsnight Fall Yard King Levinsky Chicago Pat Mearthy Boston Charleston Dowell Bartley Windy City Ben Levinsky Mcfarthy A Be Arthy Aos Focal Sport Charles Yan Charles| Ton Kanawha Country Club Dizzy Sean Knoxvilis Mobile Hosel University Japan United States America Hack Wilson Cincinnati Roush Charley Grimm Cubs Big Bush Arlett Phils Hornby Chitago Pat-Moran Cincinenati Sigafoos Strelecki Cub Hornsby

Levinsky Knocks Out McCarthy In Fourth Round Title Bout

Chicago fighter King Levinsky defeats Charleston’s Pat McCarthy by technical knockout in the fourth round at the ball park. The Gazette scorecard credited Levinsky with rounds two and three, while round one was a draw, as McCarthy failed to land any clean blows and was repeatedly driven to the ropes.

the Gazette Pat McCarthy Charleston Ballpark King Levinsky Chicago Boston Levinsky McCarthy Levinsky Iunger Leyinsky Mr. McCarthy Taus Lefty Grove Gazette Heferes Jimmie Duggan Lerinsky Pat

Orcutt Advances In Golf Tourney In British Championship

PORTMARNOCK Ireland June 3 P Led by Maureen Orcutt of Haglevwood N Y who took 14 holes to win her first round match favorites advanced in the British women s golf championship Miss Orcutt disposed of Mrs Donald Soul five and four Joining her were Diana Fishwick defending champion who beat Rhema Rabbidge five three Enid Wilson British champion defeated May Russell Montgomery four three Molly Gourlay edged Mrs J H Todd one up in a close finish

Portmarnock Ireland Maureen Orcutt Haglewood Orcutt Donald Soulby Diana Fishwick Laver United States Glenna Collett Enid Wilson Eed Molly Gourlay Miss Fishwick Rhema Rabbidge Middlesex Miss Wilson Russell-Montgomery Miss Gourley J. H. Todd

Charleston Boy Wins Net Title in State Junior Tennis

In Huntington, Rob Biddle of Parkersburg defeated Henry Dills of Parkersburg to win the state junior tennis title after a 1 6 6 3 5 4 6 3 comeback. Compton Timberlake of Charleston claimed the boys title with a straight-sets victory over Bolang of Williamsen, 6 4 7 5.

Eet Huntington Rob Biddle Parkersburg Compton Tinberlake Charleston Biddie Henry Dills Timberlake Bolang Willamsen

Net event draws today at Charleston Tennis Club

Drawings for the annual state closed tennis tournament will be held this afternoon at four o'clock at the Charleston Tennis Club courts in South Ruffner. W B Harris, club president and tournament chair, will oversee. Expect one of the largest entries ever with men's and women's singles, men's doubles, and mixed doubles. In Monongahela Teddy Smith, despite a broken arm, won by technical knockout over Red Kennedy after three physicians set the fracture.

Charleston Tennis Club South Ruffner W. B. (Bucky) Harris Monongahela, Pa Teddy Smirh West Elizabeth Red Kennedy

Max Schmeling Shines in Camp Sparring Session

At CONKEAUT LAKE PARK PA George Paka and Tiny Denolt put up time in brief exchanges with Max Schmeling. Paka suffered a bleeding cut and a strong body assault as Schmeling dazzled the crowd with rapid punches. Tony Matullo served as sparring partner in the later rounds. Schmeling is slated to box again on Thursday.

Tony Matullo New Orleans Bchmeling Thursay

Redmond Carnera Scrap Set for Outdoor Season Opener

New York June 9 Prime Carnera and Pat Redmond square off in a 10 round outdoor bout at Ebbets Field marking New York's first major outdoor event of the season. Despite Madison Square Garden injunction attempts the fight gains New York State Athletic Commission sanction as a major attraction in a 50 000 seat ball park. Neither fighter rates as a top contender with Redmond noted for mystery after a recent loss to Jack Renault.

New York jCarnera Pat Redmond Ebbets Field Madison Square Garden Primo New York State Athletic Commission Carnera Flatbush Cathers Jimmy Meloney Mose Redmond Tin Pas Jack Renault Canadian Mounted Police Rannoly

Balko Triumphs In Kanawha County Golf Handicap

In Kanawha Country Club fourth annual tournament rounds favored stars as Mrs A F Patterson and Mrs H D Everett won decisive matches. Patterson beat Mrs William Blue 9 and 8 while Everett toppled Mrs J B Small 8 and 6. The featured 18 hole clash saw Mrs W S White edge Mrs I G Grettam and 19th hole winner. Other results include Mrs Jonn Ray over Hook 5 and 3 and Mrs M Moorhead defeating Mrs Flease Turn to Page 3. Meanwhile Balko, racing for Sagamore, captured Belmont Park speed handicap by five lengths in 1:04 2/5, earning 4275 dollars.

Kanawha County Kanawha ‘Country Club A. F. Patterson H. D. Everett William Blue Dawley M. M. Moorhead W. 8. White I. G. Grettam Mra White H.B. Webble Mra. A D. Congleton Mire W. & White Mra. L G. Grettam Kolea Mra A. W. Wiley W. R. Johnson M. G New York Balko America Charles Amory Sagamore Belmont Park Sonny Workman Sagamore Star Joseph FE Widener Mr Sponge Dorwach Stable Thr Hensel Ketherini E. Hitt Sun Meadow Sun Beau Mowris Raya Falcon

Pontiac Car Ad Promises Quality and Value

A vintage Pontiac advertisement touts low cost and high value. It highlights a 60 hp smooth engine, Fisher body, heat and noise insulation, deep seat cushions,Mohair and whipcord trim, rubber-chassis cushions, four hydraulic shocks, and stylish lines. It invites readers to test drive at any Oakland-Pontiac dealer.

Pontiac

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