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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1938

Page

7

Hershey Star Picard Leads Open Halfway in 140 Pace

Hershey professional Henry G Picard of Hershey Pennsylvania held a one stroke edge over Dick Metz of Chicago after two rounds of the National Open. Picard fired a 70 in the second round to total 140 while Metz carded a 68 to reach 141 as Harold McSpaden and others trailed. Ralph Guldahl remained in reach at 144 with two rounds to play.

Alan Gould Enver Henry G. Picard Hershey Dick Metz Chicago Gocechao Mets Picard Metz Harold McSpaden Beaton Smead Bas Ming Trace Ie Oma Sammy Snead Mt Olin Dutra Los Angeles Bin Hinesa Groper Apatite Ibam Amy Armour Ene Byron Nelson Denny Shute Boston Ralph Guldahl

Yankees Defeat Indians in 8 2 win to take second place

New York beats league leading Cleveland 8 to 2 in what moves the Yankees into second place two and a half games behind the pace. Bill Dickey homered twice and Dickey added a single while Lou Gehrig also went yard as part of a scoring attack.

New York New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Bill Dickey Lou Gehrig Cleveland York Crsatil Campo Nf O Roe Bnie SDM Ego Cf Bolters If O.genrimba Averill Cf Dickey Trosky Ib Powell Ho Keltner Ab S Hong Itarian Pytink Co Ogercont Whitehill Ogomero Galdho Se Po Kromer x

Blizzard O Neal Among Survivors In City Golf Championship

Surviving contenders led by Rey Blizzard and Alfred B R O Neal advance toward semi finals at Meadow Brook golf club in The Gazette's seventh annual city wide championship. Blizzard defeated Gordon Murray 5 and 3 and O Neal beat Sehert Igo 4 and 3 as matches format continues with Chenoweth Eastwood and others reaching later rounds.

Washington Journey to Be Commemorated in Venango County

In Sunville Pennsylvania on June 10 the community marks George Washington’s 1783 Virginia to Fort Le Boeuf journey and the 99th anniversary of church founding with a double celebration. The Old City and Franklin chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution will place a bronze marker on Washington’s road.

Sunville George Washington Virginia

Local High School Scores From Various Leagues

In a patchy report, results show Atlantis Center 3 Charleston 2 with uneven scorers. Mountain State League Beckley 9 Mountainton 7. Willie Jogan 3 and Wate 10 Mieeftela also noted.

Im Valley League Mail Callegane Mountain State League Beckley Muntington Willie Jogan Wate Mieeftela

Senators Rally Short in Terriers Cup Opener

A ninth inning rally fell short as Charleston dropped the opening game to Canton 3-2 at Kaawa Park. Injuries to catcher Finn and first baseman Traylor followed a collision at the plate as the Terriers edged ahead late.

Charleston Senators Canton Terriers Kaawha Park Finn Traylor Huff Lgor Senator de Ag Taeerrert Boston Jack Lotz Bt. Louis Wee Coffey’s Gentina Hera W. Cox Department Store Chariton Yankees Kelly Carroll Genovese Henry Pattus

unclear data on standings and scores from 2019 game

Fragmentary OCR data lists teams and scores with multiple garbled names. It mentions New York Pittsburgh Brooklyn and Philadelphia with associated numbers, but readable details are insufficient to determine an event, participants, or outcome for a coherent summary.

Valley League AD Division Team Scores and Names

Readable fragments show Vally League AD Division standings with player names and numbers. Entries include Elk Refin and Bluefield teams with several personal scores and percentages, listing players such as Rommel Bele Pritchard Teague Welch and Williams, amid city references like Beckley Huntington and Bluefield.

Kanaehs Valley League Divine Old Petcis Pet DuPont Aca Rommel Pritchard Mountain State Teague Beckley Welch Huntington Williams Logan Bluefield

Baseball Schedule Noted With Several City Matchups

Fragmented OCR lists multiple games including Philadelphia at New York, Cleveland at New Orleans, Detroit at Washington, and Chicago at Brooklyn. Additional entries mention Charleston, Dayton, Springfield, and other unclear pairings with several misspellings.

National Barton Eiecian Mew Terk St. Leste Mroohlyn Chicago Palladelpe Ameri Cleveland New Vom Boren Detroit Washington Lewis Re Middle Canton Charleston Tats Aree Seriamosth

U. S. Cuppers Take 2-1 Lead at Wimbledon

At Wimbledon on opening day United States moved to a 2-1 lead over Great Britain as Helen Wills Moody returned to center court after a two year layoff to defeat Kay Stammers. Marble and Fabyan won the doubles for the U S with Lamb and James.

Wimbledon Eng Helen Wills Moody United States Great Britain Batte Wightman Mrs. Moody Peggy Scriven Kay Stammers Alica Marble Helen Mandy Peggy U. S Jevel Miss Marble Sarah Falfrey Fabyan Boston Margot Lamb Freda James Miss Stammers Mra. Moody

Presby church to mark anniversary with observance

Washington led a message from Governor Dinwiddie of Virginia to the French urging withdrawal from the Ohio valley. Dinwiddie sought the land for the Ohio Company, a venture of Virginia gentlemen, as part of the gambit that shaped early American frontier policy.

Presbyterian Church Washington

Home Run Leaders

The list highlights top home run hitters with names like Foxx, Medwick, and Greenberg among leaders. It notes ties and mentions players tied for lead. The report emphasizes standout sluggers and mentions Bet Box and Tieers as figureheads in a season summary.

Bs Foxx Bet Box Greanberg Tieers Olants Medwick

Giants Extend Streak By Beating Cards 3-1

New York Giants win to extend their streak to four with a 3-1 victory over St Louis. Prince Hal Schumacher pitched eight strong innings before a ninth inning hiccup, aided by Joe Stripp and Ducky Medwick hits. Phils beat Bucs 3-2 as Hugh Mulcahy delivers steady pitching and a timely single.

Prince Hal Schumacher Terrymen Hugh Mulcahy Phillies S, Louis Prince Hal Schmacher New York Giants The Cardinale Se Schumacher Joe Stripp Ducky Medwick Johnny Mize Prince Hal New York St Louie HO al Bartelt Strinn Sb Moore Ol Ab Medwick If Lelber Mize Lb Me'thy Ib Padgett Danning Owen c E’pouris Fdge Es Totem Henshaw New York Louis Rums Oll Leiber Stripp Noor Kaempouris Medwvick Derning Mise Kampouris Bartell McCarthy Onex Citteridge Biripp S. Martin Mize Leon St. Louis Schumacher le Renshaw Struce Shaun Renshaw Bhoun Barr Starke Stewart Phils Bucs Pittsburgh Philadelphia Pittshured Abhoda Atwood Vensen Mulenny Baers Totels Bavi Lucan Jensen Pailadal Beorltices Suhr Mulcaby Mulcany Boharein Weintraus Young Vaughan B. Young Scharein Weintraub Letton Pittsburg Sbaats Mulcahy Bauers Bauern Ooets Rear

Laidley Cubs Seek Games in Charleston Area

The Laidley Cubs seek games with teams in and around Charleston. For information contact Bill Dodd at 23-818.

Laidley Cubs Charleston Bill Dodd

Jarrett Jays Sweep Softball Wins In Kanawha Valley League

Jarrett Jays defeated Spring Hill 19 to 6 and Second Avenue out pointed the Pirates 11 to 3 in Kanawha Valley league softball games played yesterday.

Jarrett Jays Spring Hill Second Avenue Pirates

Mrs. Smith Wins Handicap Honors at Kanawha Tourney

Mrs. Smith won first honors in a Kanawha CountyWomen’s golf handicap tournament held yesterday as a wind-up feature of the annual Kanawha County tourney. She posted a gross score of 6 with a 29 handicap. Ten gross honors went to Mrs. I. G. Greijins with a score of 95. Mrs. Bernard Wehrle had the fewest putts with 34. A business meeting preceded the event and Mrs. Hubert Kelly of Kanawha Country Club was elected chairman, replacing Mrs. T. F. Goldthorpe. Mrs. HH. D. Everett, 1937 champion, Mrs. M. G. Geiger, this year’s winner, and Mrs. R. C. Jeffords of Edge Wood were named to the rules committee. Additional officers will be appointed by Mrs. Kelly.

Smith Kana- Wha I. G. Greijins Bernard Wehrle Hubert Kelly Kanawha Country Club T. F. Goldthorpe HH. D. Everett M. G. Geiger Kanawha R. C. Jeffords Edge Wood Kelly

Lowe Cards 73 Ties Blizzard in Kanawha County Golf

Bobby Lowe, ex Fai mom, fired a 73 to deadlock Roy Blizzard for medalist lead in Kanawha County golf at Kanawha Country Club. Others qualifying included F. M. Hawkins 76 and L. E. Hulsmann 77. six more qualified yesterday with two days left.

Bobby Lowe Faimom Roy Blizzard Iead Kanawha County Kanawha Country Club Kanawha Bosing She Dield Kanawha Rt Evenine Sane

Ponys AL Linen first race at Fielda maiden 2 year olds

Racing notes from Utica track describe the first race for 2 year old maidens and claimants with horses like Grecian Tite, Idie Onugo, Rich Cream, and Alo Fant among 3. to 6th place finishers. Times, odds, and rider details listed for bettors and officials.

AL Linen Utica J. Hanford K. Steffen Idie Onugo Reheris Alo Histana Yeerolds Lad Hop J. G. Wilson J. Carter L. Blazer Jor Eaton A. Rotary Bieler Polly Galdore Reigh Begne Royal Ll Agataras Grist Robertson Ly Val, 107, D, Packer 2.80 2.60 ‘Wire Barrister, 110, J. G. Witeon Alin Xan Arcadian Nothing Orosa Kepon Merry Caroline J. G. Witson N. Parise Rossalil Méllon Bute and Sound Hanford Broadway Rya Mr. Denis Fowler Azu Bel Espoir Maré Shield Milay Glittering Rohr Gonry Sky Bronze F Miller Almac Es ‘Wilson Ase Shaninult Carl Bi Natalie Mae Kneren Qieiming Ander Wayalott Am Yenrac Prenklin

Today’s Selections At Sufisit Downs Horse Races

A list of entries for the day at Sufisit Downs features horses such as Thorn Masrittus Fats Time Ladfield High Image Whoooper Purple Wreach William Pateres Star Fiewer Igonard Wilken El Pama Fre ar B Ascatade Weber Silk Mask Genle Palaline Mics May J Pag O Tricks Findon Long Ware BaWanwing Lally Tiehner Wulfstan Best Viewing and others. The card includes many unfamiliar names and potential contenders along with a few noted entries like 1 Fair So and Dusky Maid.

Sufisit Downs Gold Thorn Masrittus Fats Time f—Ladfield High Image Whoooper S—Purple Wreach William Pateres Star Fiewer Igonard Wilken el Pama Frear B—Ascatade Weber Crowd Silk Mask f—Genle Palaline Tle Mics May J—Pag O’ Tricks Findon Long Ware BaWanwing Lally Tiehner Wulfstan Best—Wiewing AL Binealn Fielsa Fair So Tisenmura Dusky Maida Alttin Pinkry Ow Fuilge Catomet Sew Little Delft Zaran Trince Terok Our ‘Count Eary SeLending Artick Black Miver Count Morne Mactown Water Bean James Ruffy Glanby Wise Wil f-Excolee Dineenna Sulterie Gray Grey Bauer Bert—Cruising

Rhodes Grocery Edges Sport Mart In Rain-Delayed Softball

Rhodes Grocery defeated Sport Mart 5 to 4 yesterday at Kelly Field after rain washed out the original Rock Lake site. The game progressed with a competitive late rally and was played to completion despite the weather delay.

Rhodes Grocery Sport Mart Kelly Field Rock Lake

Church of God Softball Game at Kelly Park

The Church of God softball team will face Ridge View this afternoon at 6:30 at Kelly Park. All players should arrive at the park by 5:00 for warmups and team check in.

Church of God Ridge View Kelly Park

Golf championship pairings list for Meadow Brook club

City-Wide Golf championship matchups announced at Meadow Brook. Championship semifinals set for 4:00 Roy Blizzard against Carl Lead man and 4:08 A BR O Neal versus Earl East wood. Consolation semifinals at 4:15 W R Tawney versus Kermit Milter and 4:20 Ruffiner Payne against Paul Dunnavant. Finals for third and fourth flights scheduled with players at 4:25 Frank Disentays and Dick Douglas and 4:30 Lorin Talbot versus BR C Kay.

Gazette Meadow Brooks Rey Blizzard Gordon Murray Carl Leadhman Carl Abrott Alfred BR. O'Neal Kanawha Country Club Joe Rugel Sehert Igo Igo O'Neal Chenoweth Eastwood Ney Chen Eaatewood Tawney W. R. Tawney E. W. Benedett Kermit Miller Percy Richmond Ruffner Payne Jack DeBell Paul Dunnavant W. L. McBride Frank Dienna Dick Douglas J. R. Chandles G. W. Raisbeck Lorin Talbot R. C. Key Talbot G. N. Daniels Key K. W. McCartney Meadow Brook Club Roy Blizzard Carl Leadman A. BR. O'Neal Earl Eastwood Kermit Milter Ruffiner Payne Frank Disentays

Darkness Halts Valley Contest

Frank Crawford's sixth inning homer powered the Mail to a 4-4 tie with Elk Refining in a Renasha Valley league B division game at Armor Park. Darkness stopped any extra innings, sustaining a dramatic late rally after Elk Refining trailed 4-0. Crawford's homer highlighted a tight, error-filled matchup as both teams traded scoring chances in a compact afternoon game.

Crawford Homer Elk Refining Frank Crawford Armor Park Elk Refining Mail Sustley Gluarrell Ab Fons—Snyder Marks Townsend Jarrell Schwelnsburt Offord Bilis V. Andrews Schweinsburg Wills R. Young Jarrel Willams Schweinsbur Andr Ott Dorsey Hell—Wibs Wensley Umphea-inslowanwski Osypek Searer—Kellller

Valley Grove Seeks Sunday Baseball Doubleheader

Valley Grove baseball team seeks a 3:30 PM Sunday game to fill a doubleheader after a 1:00 PM contest with White Hawk Restaurant. For details contact Ashton Detrick at Ruftner Hollow.

Valley Grove White Hawk Cell Ashton Detrick Ruftner Hollow

Buck Newsom Shines In Victory For Eighth Of Season

Buck Newsom pitched effectively as Philadelphia defeated opponents 8 to 2. Kress Bell McQuinn and Johnson led the hits with multiple players contributing runs batted in. Ambler Newsom and Smith shared pitching duties while Thomas and Donn appeared late in the game.

Buck Newsom Bon Abhoa Mills Newsom Ambler Seucker Haus Thomas Donn St. Toute Philadelphia Olilis Kress Bell Mequin Heismer Finney Hayes Johnson Chapman Ervory Meeth Hayne Williams Jin—Chapeman Guift McQuinn Ladigian Nesom Twa Beae Hite Thom Smith Telit Costag Blotteas Kollu Moriarty

Point Lick Victor In Gar Matte Juniors League

The Point Lick Victor team defeated the A. B. C. Juniors 18 to 9 in the Gar Matte United League. They seek engagements and sponsorship for their club, with Rash Belcher at Tad handling inquiries by phone or mail.

Paint Lick A. B.C Rash Belcher Tad

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