Belmont Stakes Preview Signals Possible Upset in 1950 Race
New York June 9 Belmont entrants numbered ten as nine three year olds were expected to race at Belmont Park tomorrow at 3:47 p.m. EST. Hill Prince, offset by recent nosebleed and strong workouts, leads odds at 4 to 5 with Middleground at 4 to 1 as fans anticipate a potential Belmont upset after the Derby and Preakness.
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New York
Belmont
Sy Veitch
C. V
Sonny) Whitney
Dooly
Mr. Trouble
Hal Price
Headley
Lotowhite
George D. Widener
Clifford Mopers
Hawley
Brandywine Stable
Meade Stable
Lunglow
Barns
Hill Prince
Local Boy Captures Expert Rifle Medal
George Thomas Martin Jr 18 of 1210 Kanawha Boulevard Charleston won the Expert Rifleman Medal as announced by the National Rifle Association. A twelfth grade student at Greenbrier Military School he started target sport two years ago and has moved through 13 lower rankings toward the Distinguished Rifleman Medal.
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Washington, D. C
George Thomas Martin, Jr
Kanawha Boulevard
Charleston
National Rifle Association
United States
Martin
George
George T. Martin Sr
Greenbrier Military School
North Wins North South Football Classic Preview
June 9 report notes North aims to repeat 17th annual victory in Charleston on August 18 with four Triadelphia players Ronald Rubens Dale Meintel joining North squad. South Coach Johnny Cox selects backs Donal Dailey and Happy Shores and linemen Bill Mays Bob Lafferty. Tickets now via North-South Game HQ Charleston WV with reserved seats $2 box seats $3. general mailouts begin.
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Triadslphia
Charleston
Bers
Triad
Emil Dupke
Triadelphia
Ronald Rubens
Dale Meintel
Dupke
Bill Behrens
Bob Korn
West Virginia
the Gazette
Johnny Cox
Milton
Donal Dailey
Happy Shores
Stonewall Jackson
Bill Mays
Ceredo Kenova
Bob Lafferty
P. Q
Frank A. Knight
Charleston Boy Wins Not Letter at Hill
POTTS TOWN Pa June 9 Charles Homer Atherton son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Homer Atherton of Grosscoup Road Charleston West Virginia was awarded a major letter for his standout play on the Hill School undefeated varsity tennis team in Pottstown Pennsylvania Charles a member of the Sevier Class entered The Hill in 1948 He is a gym leader and was assistant basketball coach during the winter term.
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Potistown
Charles Homer Atherton
Thomas Homer Atherton
Grosscoup Road
Charleston
West Virginia
Pottstown
Pennsylvania
Charles
Moran and Mulloy to Leave for Wimbledon
Moran ranked No. 7 and Mulloy No. 5 in USTA standings depart New York for England to compete at Wimbledon starting June 26 after a prior tournament at the Queevil Club. They will be housed in stables near Moundsville West Alexander Steubenville and other nearby locales due to limited off track stalls.
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Moundsville
W. Va
West Alexander
Steubenville
Smith Wins Kanawha County Women’s Golf Title Over Huffman
Len Gross reports Smith defeated Huffman 4 and 3 on the Kanawha Country Club course to capture the county women’s golf championship. Smith, medalist, claimed the John Laing Trophy by earning three consecutive wins, finishing six over par after 18 holes. Huffman made a late rally but conceded after Smith’s precise shot near the cup.
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Smith Trips Huffman
Len Gross
V. C
Dea) Smith
Kanawha County
D. R. Ruby Huffman
Kanawha
Dodgers and Pirates trade talks end without deal
Brooklyn president Branch Rickey and manager Burt Shotton discussed four hours with Pirates general manager Roy Hamey but adjourned with no agreement. Dodgers hold Willie Werele as top pick. Pirates want shortstop Bob Morgan. Also notes on Geld day golf results and club prize winners.
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Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Branch Rickey
Burt Shotton
Roy Hamey
Pirates
Shotton
Rickey
Dodgers
Willie Werele
Bob Morgan
Stall Applications Filled at Wheeling Downs
Wheeling June 9 Thomas B. Flynn assistant manager of Wheeling Downs announced no more stall applications will be accepted for the 61 day meeting from July 22 to September 30. Under Racing Secretary Fred Burton the Downs stall committee has screened more than 2000 horses. All 792 stalls are filled with a long waiting list of approved horses. Supplemented by horses which are pending further screening.
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Grant
Greenbrier
Hampshire
Hardy, Mineral
Nicholas
Pendleton
Pocahontas Randolph
Tucker
Moiar
Webster
Nicholas County
Webster Springs
Diang
Pickens
Randolph
Perso
Preston
Brooke
Marshall
Reer
Ohio
West Virna
Wyoming
Craneville Swamp
Spy Stream
Tucker County
Grant County
Kanawha
Aing of & Ofer
Mayland
Om Landa
Kumbrabow State Forest
EL Mission
Little River
Itt
Conservation Commission
Nathaniel Mountain
Couvu
Barbour
Brax
Ton
Doeddridge
Han
Panther State Forest
Hardy
Lewis
Marion
Mineral
Mar
West Virginia
Tyler
Upshur
Senecd State Forest
Writ
Keley
Fayenly
Ie Bex
Elk, Otter, Snowshoe Hare
U. S
Gretnbrier
Short Mountain Game
Harrison
Clarkspurg
Dodd
Croek
Shinnston
Westilford
Ridge
Glimer
Pleasants
Wayne B
Monongalia
Thejin Lewis
Lincoln and
Wetzel
Pennsylvania
Tts
Manroé
Braxton
Brooke, Cabell, Clay
Doddridge
Son
New Martinsville
Fayette
Grant, Hardy, Harrigan
Jackson
Kanewha
Lincolln
Logan
Merion
Nason
McDowell
Mercer
Mingo
Monan
Derr
Withgalia
Fendicton
Raleigh
Taylor
Guyandotte
Dowell
Wilton
Wheeling
Thomas B. Flynn
Wheeling Downs
Fred Burton
Downs Stall Committee
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Romney
U. 8
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Jule Meintel
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Huffman
Jeanne Fourche
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Sne
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Frank Hoferer
C. A. Mollencop
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Gazette
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