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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1931
Page
9
Bill Terry led the New York Giants with three hits including two triples as they beat the Cubs to move into second in the National League standings. Mel Ott added a homer and three singles while teammates contributed, with multiple players driving in runs and routing the Cubs.
Allyn Stout limited the Brooklyn Robins as the St. Louis Cardinals piled up 18 hits to win 5 to 3, clinching the series. Stout relieved after an early injury to Jess Haines, with Frisch, Frieh, and Wright delivering key hits and Lin Logue defeating the Robins’ pitching through seven innings in a tight interleague clash at Sportsman Park.
Major League Leaders put the Phillies in the lead and they were not headed again, adding two in the eighth and one in the ninth. Arlett, Klein, Mallon and Waner drove in runs for Philadelphia while Regan, Camarosky and Brame contributed for Pittsburgh in a 3-9-3 scoring line. Pitchers Dudley and Watt held the late offense as Philadelphia nursed the win with late rallies and solid defense.
Cincinnati tops Boston 7 to 2 behind Benny Fryes five hit pitching in his return from a shoulder injury. Harvey Hendrick led the Reds with three hits including a triple while Nick Cullop added a double and a homer over left field.
Chuck Hiein hit his fourteenth Romer of the season lifting Philadelphia Selphit to a 7 to 3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. With two on and two out and the club trailing by a run, Xlein came up in the Lith for the decisive rally as runners stood on first and second.
The 10 round bout featuring Victorio Campolo, South American heavyweight contender, and Bill Hartwell of Magra, was postponed due to rain in NEWARE, New Jersey. The match is rescheduled for Saturday.
In Philadelphia on June 9, the Phillies defeated Detroit 12 to 3 to complete a four game sweep. George Earnshaw delivered four hits including a home run as the Athletics offense surged, while robust hitting and fielding supported Philadelphia’s win over Detroit and Washington’s series.
Eight sun bronzed Pacific coast rowers from the University of Washington beat Marietta College in the first intercollegiate race in the region. Washington pulled ahead in the last 100 yards to win by a quarter length, with a time near 6:06 for the mile and a half. Washington’s freshman and jayvee also triumphed, while one oar broke near the 16 mile mark delaying the event. The Washington crews planned to travel to Highlands, New York for the national meet on June 16.
Kirkwood of New York and Lafitte of France tied for the lead after eight holes in the French open. LaFitte carded 74, Boyer and Dallemagne tied for third at 146, Forsman posted 88 two rounds to reach 270. Jurado weighs withdrawing amid poor form. The 72 hole championship ends tomorrow.
National League results show New York 1, Chicago 2, Cincinnati 7, Boston 2, Philadelphia 7, Pittsburgh 4, St. Louis 8, Brooklyn 5. American League notes list Chicago against New York and others including St. Louis at Philadelphia and Detroit at Boston with Cleveland at Washington. scattered matchups reported without full standings.
The Kanawha City Athletic club features Willie Lewis in a six round exhibition Friday night to aid the club. Fercy Burl and Kid Pane wrestle on the program. Semi final pairs Kid Potlewalt and Young Sabo in a four round bout. Prelims open at 8 30 with Sug Davis and Luther Davis.
Royal Julian owned by W H Whitehouse won the Morrison Hotel handicap at Washington Park, defeating Mose Goldblatt's Jimmy Moran by about six lengths in heavy going. The favorite Jimmy Moran failed to catch the Whitehouse veteran in the mile and an eighth race, with Royal Julian paying 10.52 and finishing in 15.54.
The report describes a boxing night with Levinsky and McCarthy in a tense third round and multiple semi finals. Hatfield stops Moore after a brutal finish, while Price edges Johnson in a close bout. Sharkey defeats Christy, Kiipane prevails over Cox, in a sequence of decisive and technical outcomes.
Promoter Pat O Rourke argues Pat Redmond could pose a serious challenge to Primo Carnera. He claims Redmond is an equal in punch and strength, denying Carnera’s alleged superior finish and noting Carnera’s earlier vulnerability. The combatants’ readiness and recent form remain under discussion.
Mid-Atlantic sports notes list matchups including Clarksburg at Wheeling and Huntington at Altoona amid rain. Promoter Jimmy Johnston boasts poor weather will boost gate, while New York fans are urged to attend and stay silent on contestants merits. Boston society figure Leonora Sears funds trophy for AAU 50,000 metre walking championship at Franklin Park May 18.
The page lists results from a tennis tournament with multiple flights. Players like Mrs. W. C. Ziebold, Mrs. J. R. Sheridan, and Mrs. L. H. Clark post wins in various matchups. Separate notes cover Be Ivy and Beckley club baseball results, plus schedules and pairings for upcoming sessions.
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