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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1940

Page

8

Yankees Blast Homers to Win

The New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Indians 4 to 3 as Babe Dahlgren, George Selkirk, and Joe DiMaggio connected for homers. Charley Ruffing earned the win while Al Smith took the loss in a tight American League action.

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Browns Take Pair Home as St Louis Browns Sweep

The St Louis Browns swept both ends of a doubleheader with the Philadelphia Athletics. Key moments included home runs by Cullenbine and Berardino, and notable plays such as a double play by Canter, Eiliard and Sievert. Pitching details show Casier and Niegeling each with two strikeouts, with Hubbard and Moriarty as umpires and an attendance of 11,586.

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Patrick Edward Comiskey Faces Stormy Weather For Heavyweight Title

In New York June 9 1949 Patrick Edward Comiskey trains after a tough return bout with Dudlas and a prior clash with Didas. He battles to strengthen his hands and eyes a future chance against Burdy Baer as he eyes a heavyweight title after setbacks. Fred Haney stresses three core attributes for success and cites Joe Cronin as an example of initiative turning potential into achievement.

Cy Whitney Marti New York Patrick Edward Comiskey Baer Patrick Edward Burdy Baer Nathan Steve Dudlas Durlis Faterson N. J Comiskey Didas Pratt Jas Fred Haney Joe Cronin Kansas City American Association Sae Cronin

Akron Downs Dayton in baseball rout four straight wins

Akron Yankees dominated Dayton Wings 9 to 3 in the first of a three game series. Mel Queen allowed nine hits but kept Dayton to one multi hit inning. Stan Rojek and Burich homered as Akron surged with a string of hits in the eighth.

AKRON Akron Yankees Dayton Wings Mel Queen Wings Stan Rojek Burich Pata Ed Aibostu Ferdinand Sola Dayton HANGG Albosta Sola Fernandez Vitae Quern Hawer

Overlin Set to Clash in Syracuse Bout With De John

Overlin faces Ralph DeJohn in Syracuse for a ten round national pro bout. The event tops the week’s boxing card featuring Penny Scalzo defending featherweight title against Bernie Friedkin in New York City Monday night.

New York Withington DLC Ceterine Gare Ralph de John Cute Syracuse Penny Scalzo A. Feathers Bernie Friedkin

Diz Dean Wins For Oilers 5-4 In Texan League Action

Diz Dean, ex Chicago Cubs fireballer, wins for the Tulsa Oilers 5-4 over Fort Worth in the Texan league. He both started and finished the game and improved his form for a hoped major return. Errors aided the Oilers as Dean allowed six hits in a steamy ballpark. The move follows his transfer from the Southern Association.

Tulsa Direy Bean Chicago Cubs Tulsa Oilers Fort Worth Dean Poe Bud Dea Dizay K. Wrigley

Senators Score 4-1 Victory Over Canton

The Charleston Senators defeated the Canton Terriers 4 to 1 in the opening game of a three game series. Charleston pitcher Stephens allowed four hits and fanned several batters while Kordenbrook and Stephens contributed key hits including a long drive to left. Canton avoided a shutout with a sixth inning run on a walk and solid hits.

Ccharleston Bryan Stephin Kanawha Canton Terriers Charleston Senators Harven Subistio Middle-atlantic Meman Kounkil Weeke Stephens Rao Bese pirenaer-Robinson Kadir Fisherty James Stephens Ciels Senate Roly Korderbroek Stephens Canton Kary Jone Marker Farrell Ponched Kelder Davie’ Sigghe Wieman Stade Goletawn Carl Bessom Charles Tort

Edgewood Golfers Triumph In 20-19 Victory

Edgewood golfers edge Meaiua Bron 20 to 19 as A McKay and C W Meadows beat Jack Krieger and Rene Stone 4-0. Sid Davis and W L Peterson won 3 to 14 over Earl Jones and Dr. Grissimer. Various doubles results follow with multiple 3-0 and 4-0 decisions.

Alex McKay iPercy Richmond Thomas Phil Herschel W. R. Johnson Charles Foster G. Bailey Stanley Wehrle W. Barter Hy Russell DE. Matthews J. Pierson W. Witten Blain G Biein

Mountain State Results and Tonight's Games

Mountain State results include Welch 16 to 0 and Huntington 18 to 7 at Welch and Ashland scoring 3.0. Local clubs Welton and Gagana earn mentions with Ay and Woisnensou noted. Tonight Logan visits Williamson while Ashland hosts Aintligtnn and Welch faces Binetida.

Binediett Welch Hunttigton Ashland Woisnensou Ay Gagana Logan Williamson Aintligtnn Binetida le Te Williamson Ag Aida Ay Welch Wa Huntington

Hirsh Leads Swimmers to 27 Second Rock Lake Record

Hirsh won the weekly swimming event at Rock Lake, clocking 27 seconds to set a new record. Rex Crouser, event director, noted a diving contest is planned for next Sunday at the pool. Also listed are scores from various league games including Kansas City, Milwaukee, and Rochester.

Born Hirsh Rock Lake Pant Rex Crouser

Reds and Dodgers Split Doubleheader in Brooklyn Battle

In a split doubleheader the Reds edged the Dodgers 6 2 in the nightcap after Brooklyn shut out Cincinnati in the opener. Frank McCormick and Bill Werber provided key power in the second game while Tex Carleton held the Reds to two hits in seven innings in the first. Attendance reached 34 909 as Cincinnati moves a notch ahead in the series standings.

Csus Nagt Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Tex Carleton Carleton Junor Thompson Frank McCormick Bill Werber Billy Myers Enab Amie Say

Pirates Triumph in Nightcap of Doubleheader

In Pittsburgh, June 8, the Pirates defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 11 to 5 in the nightcap of a two game set after a 6 to 1 opener win. Mazy Brown shutout for three innings, while the Pirates pounded Ike Pearson and Cy Blanton for 13 safeties and built the lead behind strong relief. Marty, Warren, and Bragan contributed offense as Bob Klinger started the opener before Danny MacFayden finished it. The Phils’ early three runs on walks, a double by Margera, and an RBI single by Marty were answered by Pittsburgh’s hitting and pitching throughout both games.

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Lawson Little Wins Open Playoff Over Sarazen in Levelland

Lawson Little defeated Gene Sarazen in an 18 hole playoff to capture the National Open at the nearby Cleveland course. Little shot 70 two under par while Sarazen finished with 73 as Little led from the first two holes and held the margin to the end. Sarazen battled back late but could not overtake the lead, with Little closing out on the 18th.

Lawson Little Cleveland Gene Sarazen Little Sarazen Levelland Punch Sarazen Gene Eagle Sarazen Snead

Packers Sign Feathers to Packers Roster

Green Bay Wisconsin June 9 The Green Bay Packers coach B K Curley Lambear announced today the signing of Beattie Feathers a free agent halfback who formerly played for the Chicago Bears and the Brooklyntown Dodgers in the Natia Professional football league champions setup.

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