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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1942

Page

9

Harris Twirls A's to 2-0 Win

Bob Harris pitched a two hit shutout for Connie Mack's Athletics who defeated the Chicago White Sox 2 to 0. Johnson scored in the second on Appling's fielding miscue and Suder walked scoring on App Pling's wild throw in the fifth to complete the scoring.

Philadelphia Bob Harris Connie Mack Athletica Chicago White Sox Bob Johnson Invaders Suder App Pling Abnoa Omreavlen Chido Olmuew Stebert Harris Smith Haynes Johnson Appling Nona Mooses Bacrifice Bair Bolloway Kunel Chicago R. Harris Pitcner Piogras Summers Rai

General Mills WGKV Entertain Senators at Luncheon

General Mills and radio station WGKV hosted a luncheon for the Charleston Senators at the Elks Club on Quarrier Street. Toastmaster Jack Knight introduced by Watt B. Fowell, with Mayor D. Boone Dawson and others speaking. Guests received Wheaties packages and miniature pencil baseball bats as gifts.

General Mills Wheaties WGKV Charleston Senators Lmebeen Elks Lab Quarrier Street Joe Matthews Charles. Vell Reed Wamen Jack Knight Senators Watt B. Fowell Knight Hall Club D. Boone Dawson Shortisti

John Pesky Enlists In Naval Aviation

Portland reports that Johnny Pesky, Boston Red Sox infielder, has enlisted in the Navy aboard a naval aviation V-5 program, joining Ted Williams who enlisted last month. Draft clerk Paul R. Goodwin noted Pesky, a Portland youth in his first major league season, would have been drafted soon.

Portland Ore Paul R. Goodwin Johnny Pesky Boston Red Sox Pesky Naval Aviation Ted Williams Williams Red Sox Goodwin Peaky

Harry Bobo Defeats Baltimore Heavy in Second Round

In Toledo tonight Harry Bobo, the Pittsburgh heavyweight, defeated Bob Smith of Baltimore in the second round of a 20 round bout. Bobo downed Smith in the opening and again in the second as he moves closer to a potential clash with Joe Louis. Sheldon Bell from Youngstown also stopped Charlie Roth of Detroit in the semi final, in the second round.

Toledo Harry Bobo Pittsburgh Joe Louis Bob Smith Baltimore Smith Bobo Sheldon Bell Youngstown Charlie Roth Detroit

Mountain State Tuesday Results and Standings Summary

Mountain State scores show Welch 8 against Logan 3, Minefield 4 8 Hustington 2 3, Agiland 5 6 with Williamson 4 11. Standings list Williamson 12 467, Huntington 00 14, Welch 500. Tonight Bluefield at Williamson, Welch at m, Logan at Ashland. International League results Jersey City 4 Toronto 3, Baltimore 4 Buffalo 3, Rochester 4 Syracuse 3, Montreal 7 Newark 4.

Welch Logan Minefield Hustington Agiland Williamson L. Pet. ii. Williamson Huntington Seeenvegeeeld Bluefield Ashland Jersey City Toronto Baltimore Buffalo Rochester Syracuse Montreal Newark

Yankees Beat Tigers 4 1 as Borowy Wins Fourth Straight

New York rookie Hank Borowy allowed four hits in a four hitter to beat Detroit 4 1. Joe Gordon extended his hitting streak to 26 games, while Hank Henrich hit his third homer in three days. Rudy York tripled and scored for Detroit, but Borowy and the Yankees held on for the win.

EW York Hank Borowy Yankees Detroit Tigers Dizzy Trout Joe Gordon Trout Buddy Hassett Tigers Rudy York Henrich Darrell New York Derosetilsb Cramer Pi Hassett a'Gordon Biawethabt Sditker Tebbetin O'Alazuto Totels Detroit York Hentich Keller Gordon Bloodworth Hearleh Dickey Herich Toien Smerifici Prandin Croseeti Cronetti Hassett New York Hazes Borowy Hubbard McGowan Prsila

Springfield Dayton Split Double Header

Springfield and Dayton split a doubleheader with the Cardinals winning 2 0 in the opener and the Ducks taking a 5 4 nightcap. Dayton managed only three hits in the first game while Franklin, Chervinko, Tracy and Kovolsky were noted for Springfield's win.

Springfield Dayton Cardinals Ducks Atf Dayton Oe Franklin Chervinko Tracy Kovolsky Marquardt Gibson

Sprys Batting Continues on Page 7

The Senators tally their first run in the second inning on a three base homer into deep left by Zeke Leslie and a wild pitch by Chmiel.

The Senators Zeke Leslie Chmiel

Cubs Rally and Errors Highlight Rough Night in Charleston

In a muddled box score Charleston falls to Zanesville 7 3 with Weigel, Ankoviak, and Neponic delivering key plays. Chmiel yields six balls and three strikeouts as Byers and Snider face mounting pressure. multiple errors and timely hits shape a chaotic cemetery of runs.

Cubs Campau Land Zanesville Chmiel Heljer Naponic Leslie Helms Ankrum Bryant Weigel Charleston Senators Heller Ankovak Weizel Ankoviak Chimie Morgan Gers Sprys Marsh Fanenville Miley Sakytim W. Ol, Pet New York Helms Ab BO Yankov Boston Ees Bevant Tr de Sauer Neponic Ankovink Heller Ankrum Biathik Rune Threr Bacrifices Murs Chanal Byers Snider Clifford Bs Byers Hite Mendell Applenam

Daily Major League Baseball Games Listed for Tonight

The card lists games featuring Brooklyn at St. Louis Wyatt dealer French facing White. New York at Cincinnati with Schumacher and Vander Meer. Boston at Pittsburgh night game Tobin against Kilmgar. Philadelphia at Chicago Pod gam Lee. Detroit at New York Benton versus Breuer. St Louis at Boston Niggeling against Hughson. Cleveland at Washington Night Deam vs Newsom. Chicago at Philadelphia Ross against Christopher.

W. L. Pet Brooklyn Rose St. Louis Kreerens Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Boston Chicago Philadelphia Brooklyn St. Louis Wyattealer French White Schumacher Vander Meer Tobin Kilmgar Podgam We Lee Detroit Benton Breuer Niggeling Hughson Cleveland Washington Deam Newsom Ross Christopher

Charleston Edges Zanesville In Tight Baseball Clash

In a middle Atlantic clash Charleston defeated Zanesville 4 to 3 while Borinenoba dropped 2 to 4 and Dayton fell 0 to 5. Dayton 6 marked a new low as Cailnd end 14h curfew. Zanesville played Charleston at 8 15 and Dayton faced Springfield. Canton faced Erie as junior baseball Beile Legion posted a 7 3 Charleston junior Betis won 3.

Charleston Zanesville Borinenoba Dayton Springfield Canton Erie Beile Junior Legion Charleston Junior Betis

Today's Pairings Championship Fushi 4 20 Roy Billy Whitman

A dense list of racing and matchups across events with numerous names and scores. Key pairings include Fushi at 4 20 against Roy Billy Whitman and Robert Lowe at 4 40 versus Don Roberts, plus multiple bouts featuring Gordon Murray Jim Chatfield Mike OConnor Stan Buntonam and Timmerman with varied results.

Indians Trim Senators in10th Ken Keltner Delivers Winning Fly

Cleveland beat Washington 7-6 in ten innings as Ken Keltner lofted a long fly to drive in Dean from third. Four Indians pitchers Embre, Eisenstat, Gromek, and Dean held off a Washington rally, while Sid Hudson started for the Senators before Bill Zuber faltered in the seventh. Dean got the win, Zuber charged with the loss.

Indians Senators Ken Keltner Washington Case Dean Cleveland Lou Boudreau Charles Embree Eisenstat Gromek Sid Hudson Bill Zuber Embr Eisenstat Hogan Hudson Zuber Denning

War Is Providing Continues at Larger Race Meet

A 24 day race meeting drew 966 fans betting 27 773 297, up from 405 126 and 22 311 349 a year earlier. A new world daily betting record 2 178 071 was set May 30 and average daily handle 1187 22 topped prior marks. Aqueduct opened with 13 797 in attendance feeding 868 469 to horses, vs 13 150 and 695 872 a year ago. The worst may come next as Empire City, Saratoga face tougher transport, with buses banned and travel by train and auto uncertain for the August Saratoga session.

Delaware Suffolk Aqueduct Iron Men New York Empire City Saratoga Westchester County

Milwaukee and Toledo Scores Tangle in Unclear Report

American Association game notes show Milwaukee 3 to 1 and Toledo 0 to 15 with a Paul 0 to 4. Minneapolis 3 to 7 and Indianapolis 1 to 4. Columbus 21 Kansas City post fragment leaves outcome uncertain.

American Association Milwaukee Toledo A Paul Minneapolis Indianapolis Lumbus Kansas City Post

Stage Is Set for 38 Round Boxing Show

Charleston prepares for its third professional boxing card in the WCHS auditorium with 38 rounds and two 10 round headliners arranged by Jack Sheppard. Ring installed, seating arranged for clear views, weigh in Thursday afternoon, show opens 8:30 pm with Hiram Bailey and George Hughes heading a card featuring Eschman Wills Mack Holbrook bouts and more.

Charleston WCHS Jack Sheppard Hiram Bailey Ashland George Hughes Manchester State Boxing Commission Jake Siener Iri Garrity Fred B. Watkins Larry Pepper Raeburn Judy Thmer Charles Eschman Cincinnati Alonzo Wills Richmond Ind Sammy Mack Columbus Paul Holbrook Willy Russell Detroit Nelson Franks Young Spark Huntington Frankie Yvon Springfield Eschman-Wills Mack- Holbrook Esch Holbrook Mack

Welch lifts Miners past Logan with two homers

Welch hit home runs in the seventh and eighth innings to spark five runs and power the Miners to an 8 3 victory over Logan. June 9 report notes Welch's clutch power at Welcher field.

Welch Logan Miners

Mountain State league game features late homers

Mountain State league here tonight saw Dan Limbert hit a solo homer in the seventh and Hans Heine follow with a two‑on shot in the next frame. Line score shows an 8 to 3 win with King, Bickford, Brady and others credited as listed.

Dan Limbert Hans Heine Boucher Petro King Bickford Brady

Soldier's Homecoming Sparks Sweetheart Run to Platform

Pvt. Kenneth Heckle of Memphis rode a troop train to his hometown. He slipped a note for help from the window as the train paused. His sweetheart rushed onto the platform during the two hour stop, ending a tense moment with a reunion.

Memphis Tenn Kenneth Heckle Sarpeise

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