Richmond Open Is Cancelled By Hermitage Club
The 1947 Richmond Open golf tournament at Hermitage country club is canceled. Hermesgate officials cite date conflicts with Ryder Cup plans and PGA scheduling, opting to bid for Ryder Cup matches in 1948 instead. The decision follows a board meeting and Utterback’s report on past event success and shifting schedules.
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Utterback
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Viscose Wins 8-6 as Hall Notch Key Double Rally
In Kanawha last night Ed Hall's Viscose nine rallied from an 8-2 deficit, loading the bases in the sixth inning for a six run burst capped by Hall's double. Sublette drove in the final tally as Viscose defeated the Anchor Red Sox to tighten the Industrial League standings ahead of Virgil Kearns Pont nine and Park Tire.
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Hallnen
Kanawha Lusty
Ed Hall
Anchor Red Sox
Kan
Red Sox
Virgil Kearns
Pont
Park Tire
Polecat Jordan
Jim Salters
Sublette
Rowe Escapes Serious Injury After Bat Fragment Blow
Phillies pitcher Lynn Rowe escaped serious harm after a fragment from Stan Musial’s broken bat struck his elbow. An elbow laceration was treated at Jefferson Hospital with X rays showing no bruise or fracture. Rowe will rejoin the Phillies for tonight’s game with St. Louis but will miss at least a week. The Phillies won 2 to 1 as Charley Schantz earned the save.
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iLynnond (Schontboy) Rowe
Veloran Phillies
Stan Musial
S. Louis
Jefferson Hospital
Rowe
Wwn
Musial
Phillies
Charley Schantz
Riverside Triumph Over Hugheton as Smoot Shines on Mound
Riverside defeated Hugheton this evening 74 in a baseball game with George Smoot on the mound. Anyone wanting to schedule further games with Riverside can contact John Smoot, Box 50, Riverside.
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Victorie Riverside
Hughcton
George Smoot
John Smoot
Vote Is Close Continued From Page Twelve Giants Lead Pack
Close standings show New York Giants and several teams in pursuit with many players named in the race. Scores and positions include Chicago, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Boston, Detroit, and Brooklyn, with details on receiving and rebounding totals referenced in the faded column.
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Jaycees Face Purity Maid In Junior League Test
The Jaycees aim for an early first-half crown as they meet Purity Maid in a Charleston Junior League game at Legion Field this evening. A Jaycees win would keep them tied for second, while a loss would widen the gap behind leaders.
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Seing Gazette
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Huricane All-Stars Rout Charleston Reds 11-1
The Hurricane All-Stars defeated the Charleston Reds 11-1 behind Lefty Neumeyer two hitters. Bob Neumeyer led with three singles in four at bats, Hugh Kinder added two for four. Slavs to face Charleston Red Sox Sunday at 2 p.m. in a doubleheader followed by Duval of Griffithsville.
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J. Miller
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Jolson
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Asani Bag
Mim Quiier
Ania
Spille
Ligalas
Mry W. A. ‘Hamer
Chess Club Triumph At South Charleston Match
The Charleston Chess Club defeated Carbide Chess Club of South Charleston by 11 to 2 at the South Charleston Recreation Club on Monday night. Ray Martin upset Charleston champion John Hurt, while Al DuVall received a trophy for winning the Cyr carbide Chess Club championship at South Charleston during the recent club and plant tournament.
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Charleyton Chess Club
Carbide Chess Club
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al DuVall
Bide Chess Club
Pursglove dies after heart attack at Morgantown restaurant
Samuel Pursglove 72 a pioneer in Scott's Run coal fields died of a heart attack in Morgantown after dinner with his wife and stepson He had long been prominent in coal mining across West Virginia Pennsylvania and Ohio and helped open Scott's Run area Survivors include his widow a son a stepson two brothers and a sister Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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Samuel Pursglove
Monanala County
Scott's Run
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West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
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Bagee Coal Co
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Clarksburg
Moregantown
Scott’s Run
Louise Pursglove
Willa
Neg Strunk
Joseph
Thamas
Cleveland
Anna Elkins
Lebenon
Dismissal Denied in Tanforan Track Indictments
Federal Judge Dale Lemmon refused to dismiss 12 counts of violating wartime materials priorities and one count of conspiracy against Tanforan race track officials. The case names Track President Guy Standifer Treasurer William Levin General Contractor Earl Repies and Project Superintendent A W Barnewicz. The trial set for next Monday follows two days of argument in San Francisco federal court.
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William J.levin
Monsanto and Legion Win Softball Games in Albans
In Albans on June 1 the Moose were shut out 5-0 by Monsanto while the Legion outslugged the Juniors 45-11 in the St. Albans Nitro Softball League. Thursday’s schedule lists Carbide versus Dunbar and Viscose Homent against the Moose, with Monsanto facing Carbide and Westvaco meeting Escos on Friday.
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Maureen Orcutt Leads Eastern Women's Golf
Maureen Orcutt of Haworth New Jersey posted a four over par 79 to take the early lead in the Eastern Women's Championship at Braeburn Country Club Newton Massachusetts. Defending champion Saddle Ire win of Montclair New Jersey shot eight over for the first round of the five hole competition. Other notable players included Mrs B E Torgeson of Cherry Hill New Jersey and Mrs Maurice Bee of Pikesville Maryland. Glenna Collett Ware of Philadelphia headed the 84 group alongside Mia Mark A Potter of Merion Pennsylvania and Mrs Paul Black of Marshfield Massachusetts.
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Pikesville
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Mark A
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Emerge Winners Church of God and St. Pauls Triumph in Local League
The Church of God defeated Oakesfield Fuel Process 1 2 in South Charleston city league play. St. Pauls edged Darlington 142 to secure a win, as both teams showed strong offense and defense in yesterday's action.
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Reds and Giants Dodgers to Battle in Cincinnati Series
Charlestonians will travel to Cincinnati over the next two weekends to watch the Reds face the Giants and Dodgers in Sunday doubleheaders. The Reds, mid-pack in standings, show solid play as 1947 radio calls label them an interesting club. Baseball notes touch on big six tennis leaders, Yale athletic success, and praise for coach Johnny Skillman while listing players from various teams and minor mentions of Red Sox and Yankees figures.
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Johnny Skillman
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Yanks
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Miler
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Eines
Plates
Reads Split in Up fandances affair with lead changing hands
A tangled game features four lead changes as Contiourd from a Tage 05 side mates at the lugging A's amid a tense Up fandaances affair.
School official renamed and reappointed for term
Randolph county board of education announced the reappointment of County Senior Superintendent Stace Wilmoth for a four year term ending June 30. Wilmoth will complete his first term on July 1 after serving two years on leave for Navajo service and Administrative duties.
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Infant Byrne in Glen Job Montgomery Hospital service
Infant son of Ms and Mrs Carroll Byrne of Glen Jo, Montgomery Hospital yesterday. Graveside service at Pratt Cemetery with Hooper Mortuary handling arrangements. Surviving include Cooper family members and a large list of relatives. Funeral home arrangements by Pryor Funeral Home in Best Saint.
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Carroll Byrne
Palle View
Glen Jo
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Pratt Cemeter
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Charita So
West Virginia public notices and probate ads mixed
Public notices from Kanawha County West Virginia list creditors and beneficiaries for estates of Samuel B Mingir Minnie Gunter Sarah Caroline Osborne and Catherine Bryan with deadlines. Public service commission hearings seek consent to acquire property by Southeastern Corporation and vehicle carrier permits in Charleston. Obituaries note the death of Mrs Laura Baker and Osbourne, among others, with funeral plans and survivors.
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