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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1932
Page
8
Mr Quinn led a poetic day for Bits O Sports as the scrappy squad turned in a standout performance. A late miscue by the Failure Cards altered the rhythm, but the home audience saw grit and bright moments from key players.
A poem urging Bill Terry to emulate John McGraw in leading the New York Giants. It praises past campaigns and warns that the job demands guts, endurance, and a winning mindset to bring glory to the team, with fans hoping for success and lasting impact in New York.
A crowd attended a Saturday Boosters night at the ball yard. Senators officials suggest it could become a regular weekly event for financially limited but spirited fans. The writeup notes bleacher seats near the right-field line remain popular, despite price, and mentions pregame and postgame scenes with smoking and bands.
Johnny Edwards touted as West Virginia's top weight boxer will spar with Frank Genaro, the world champion, in a 12 round fight at the Armory on June 20. American Legion matchmakers mailed contracts to both fighters Monday night and sought state athletic commission approval but could not reach officials by late hour.
Homer nets locals only run of the game as Shorty Hardman reports. Katawha park hosts a 2-1 Clarksburg Generals victory over the Senators, balancing their four game series. Red Proctor excels in fielding. Melvin Afilierim’s wild spell costs Charleston the game before the Generals shut down.
Charleston Senators will have an off day Sunday with a doubleheader scheduled for Monday night due to a rescheduled series with Clarksburg. Jimmy Murdock and Wayne LaMaster will pitch the double bill, while Miller and Cyran contribute in the field and at the plate.
Dubuque June 11 Mississippi Valley league scribes praise veteran Dave Lamb for his terrific collection of unusual incidents. He recalls three penny pinching teammates from a prior Middle Atlantic club who staged a church prank. One would faint during collection while others carried him out for Kir.
A neighborhood boxing event staged by youths on a vacant California Avenue lot drew a large crowd. Fighters aged eight to twelve competed as Betty Farrell promoted the benefit. Billy Christmas nine and Sammy Polen one trained for the main bout. Crowds of all ages watched rounds unfold until a draw was declared in the final fight amid a lively, homegrown display of effort and community support.
Edgewood Country Club hosted a weekly bogey tournament drawing more than fifty golfers. Mayor DeVon topped the field with a score of AO for the Whores while Hingrose posted 94 with a 1R handicap and W T Lively posted a 7h gross. The event featured strong local competitors and a lively, humorous atmosphere despite OCR glitches.
The United States clinched the Wightman Cup at Wimbledon by a margin of four matches, overcoming England as Mrs. Moody beat Dorothy Round in the opening rubber. Betsy Moody and Sarah Palfrey, with Whittingstall, sealed the overall victory though Britain rallied in the final matches.
Qualifying play for the Gazette City Wide golf tournament begins Wednesday and runs through Friday at Meadowbrook. Sixty four players will advance to match play with prizes including a Bulova watch, golf gear and cash awards from local sponsors.
Argentine runner Carlos Zabala dominated the Chicago course in a record 1 hour 4 minutes 37.0 seconds for the 15 mile event, finishing 17 minutes ahead of runner-up Albert Michaelyton of New York as Paul De Bruhn of Germany trailed third.
Officials of the American Legion wrestling club book Ray Carpenter and Jogn Monteang for Tuesday’s show. Carpenter failed to appear last week sparking apologies and a ready substitute, with the same headliners promised again to placate fans. The card features Carpenter from Lancaster Ohio and Montana from New Jersey, plus Kerl Haman of Toledo and Miller of Columbus in a heavy lineup, with Simms facing Shaven in the opener at 8 30.
Bannerot, runner up in the state amateur golf tourney, won the spring Edgewood event at Eagenont Country Club by defeating W. T. Lacy, 2 and 1. J. C. Smith won the top contest, 1 up, 18 Sales. Mrs John Ray took the spring title by defeating Mrs A Carver, 7 and 6. D W Prentuss, 5 and 4, and LM LaFoliete won the third fight by 1 up over Waiter B Ciert. W P Mandt claimed the fourth fight by beating Mrs O G Dickinson, 2 up.
NEW YORK June 11 Rutgers Walveretty and Crescent-Hamilton A C won their first round matches at Baker Field in Olympic Lacrosse eliminations. Rutgers routed Gyrauses 108 and the Crescents defeated the Six Indian Nations 4 to 2, earning a spot in the semi final at Baltimore next Saturday.
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