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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1930
Page
6
Workers begin work on a new public nine hole golf course at Ruffour Hollow with an anticipated length of about 3 100 yards. The project includes a clubhouse water holes and sand traps while awaiting confirmation of opening and pricing per round.
June Lee Clark the region’s “greatest all around athlete” leaves Calo College after earning his degree. He plans to marry Dorothy Schrader at noon tomorrow as part of a milestone day after his final gridiron and basketball seasons.
New York reports pledge from Madison Square Garden president Carey and New York State Athletic Commission chairman Parley that Schmeling will receive equal treatment in the heavyweight title bout at Yankee Stadium. Officials promise unbiased refereeing and protection of both fighters' interests amid American favoritism rumors.
Fight correspondent details John Sharkey’s rough training camp scene as he spars with partners while fans watch. The reporter recalls a navy beans joke and imagines the clash with Max, warning a near clash that could spark a large, televised showdown.
Yesterday results show Philadelphia defeating Chicago 6 to 2 and Boston beating St. Louis 6 to 1. Pittsburgh and New York were rained out. Cincinnati and Brooklyn also rained out. Today Boston leads Detroit 12 to 7 as Chicago edges New York 5 to 3. Washington meets Cleveland in a rain rate note with games listed.
Joe Tumesa, pro at Elmsford CC in New York, won the 77 hole Massachusetts Open with a total of 305. Fred J. Wright Jr., the Massachusetts amateur champion, finished stroke behind.
Jack Sharkey completed his final workouts in Endicott New York and New York City before the heavyweight title fight with Max Schmeling at Yankee Stadium. Both fighters reported solid form with Sharkey weighing 197 pounds and Schmeling expressing confidence after a four round drill and a post practice speech thanking local hosts.
Lefty Grove entered in the tenth inning as the Chicago White Sox defeated Philadelphia 7 to 6 in 11 innings, dropping the Athletics' AL lead to 4 1-2 games. Magically chaotic box score details two pitchers in relief for both sides with Mahaffey starting for Philadelphia and McKain earning the win for Chicago. Rain halted the Indians' chance to overtake Washington.
Lovla Carts moved into fourth place with a 4 to 1 victory over Boston marking their second win in 14 outings. Bob Smith outpitched Sylvester Johnson and Frankhouse until the ninth when two walks and a single tied the game. In extras Adama’s double and Andy High’s single produced the go ahead run as Lovla Carts claimed the win.
Three University of Washington rowing crews, Pacific Coast champions, head east to face the University of Wisconsin and compete in the national regatta at Poughkeepsie on June 26. Coach Alvin Aldrickson expresses satisfaction with the varsity and junior crews. freshman coach Tort Botles speaks less. The eights won their April Lake Washington races against California and will stop at Madison en route for a dual with Wisconsin next Monday.
New York June 10 The opening outdoor boxing show at the Queensboro stadium was postponed to today due to rain. The card led by Jackie Kidberg Britik light weight and Herman Perlick of Kalema zoo Mich will headline tomorrow night if weather permits. Judging by recent big league games the Avery bell is no longer with us. Now he behave lightning ball. Charles M Schwab, the industrial leader, is a Keaniter.
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