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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1936

Page

19

Suspension Rumors Hit Powell Poffenberger in Baseball Row

Knight reports the Cletus Boots Poffenberger case with the Charleston Senators growing serious and a possible suspension from organized baseball. Poffenberger feared punishment, citing illness and fear of Powell, while Bud Galvin counsels tough steps as the narrative also touches Primo Carnera's return to Italy and the boxing scene.

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Probable Pitchers and Sporting Notes Across US Baseball and Track

A jumble of uncertain matchups lists probable pitchers for New York at Plessburgh-Huboel and Philadelphia at St Louis with various pairings. It notes one panel schedule, plus track mentions of Hob Curtis’s recent mile mark in Cleveland and Herbert H. Cornell running 3000 meters for Cornell. References Rutgers crew, Dodgers skid at Polo Grounds, and anecdotes on Dykes, Miller, Gehrig, and others.

New York Plessburgh Huboel Bwitt Philadelphia St. Louis Howman Parmeter Lenzuc Chicage Washington Whitehead Newsum Nettle Hob Curtis Cleveland Herbert H. Cornell Cornell University Rutgers Dad Vail Schuykill Dodgers Polo Grounds Jimmy Dykes Freddie Miller Friederich Mueller Lou Gehrig Yankee Barney Ross Frank Crosetti Joe DiMac Ria Tony Lazzeri

Libbey-Owens Beats Flashes in Charleston Softball

Libbey-Owens scored a 9 to 1 decision over the Walker Flashes in a four inning Charleston game on Libbey-Owens field Wednesday afternoon. A large crowd attended the contest with Allman Frederick Bearhart and Mullets contributing for Libbey-Owens.

Libbey-Owens Walker Flashes Allman Frederick Bearhart

Pile Hardware Victors Rout Royals at Valley Bell Park

Pile Hardware defeated the Royals 14 to 4 yesterday afternoon at Valley Bell park. The winner trailed after seven innings but exploded for eight runs in the seventh to seal the game as Haines and Skeens starred for Pile Hardware while Clendenin and James led Royals.

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Tigers Will Practice At Valley Bell Park Tonight

The Charleston Tigers a colored baseball club will hold a practice at Valley Bell park this evening at 9 30. Manager Belcher requests all players to be on hand early.

Charleston Tigers Valley Bell Park Belcher

Bonthron to Star at Princeton Track Carnival

Princeton hosts a selective track carnival at Palmer Stadium featuring world record holders and Olympic hopefuls. Bill Bonthron, Glenn Cunningham, and Harold Osborn headline a star-studded lineup across seven events, with notable entrants from Walter Marly to Eddie OBrien and Forrest Towns. The event, part of Olympic trials, carries a modest admission via a 15 cent service fee and showcases top mid-century distance and sprint stars in a regionally significant meet.

Princeton Palmer Stadium Falore Rble Bill Bonthron Glenn Cunningham Gene Venzke McCoy Venzke Lovelock Cunningham Bonthron Cunningham Cinder Cunnigham Miling Jack Lovelock Bal Bonthron Hoelder Walter Marly Fresno Calif Ed Burke Cleveland Cornelius Johnson Los Angeles Harold Osborn George Spitz New York Temple University al Threadgill Norman Bright Sunnyvale Don Lash Indiana Dice McCluskey Ray Sears Tive Hooser Fastujan Ben Eastman California Ray Ellinwood University of Chicago Glenn Hardin Eddie O'Brien Syracuse BAC Chuck Hornbustel Harvard Sam Allen Oklahoma Baptist College Phil Gond Maine al Moreau Louisiana Forrest Towns Georgia Milt Green John Irwin Iowa Tom Moore University of California Robert Doth Osgood University of Michigan

Rockingham Race Meeting Results Overview

Race program data from Rockingham shows multiple events for different age groups and classes. Notable entries include Lime Lo be Gacing and Wat Prince Hanne with varied times and payouts. The record lists owners, jockeys, and trainers alongside claimed purse figures and finishing positions.

Rockingham Gacing Prince Hanne Lee Gold R. Hewell Brophy R. Kertner Siso Jane Cash Book Onele Suly Wise King Cogay Ares Byrd Taicy Falon Johnny “Bose Marker Nimuir Willers Krinpape Flamescu Thompson Enttiusiaam

Reds to Start All Over Again In Twilight League Reform

The Charleston Junior Reds plan to reorganize after the Twilight league collapse and play games independently in and around the city. Only six former Twilight players remain, with about 10 new signings anticipated. Prospective players should contact manager Leslie Hawkins at 33-104 or 511 East Washington Street for tryouts or game arrangements. Also noting Olympic track trials at Randalls Stadium New York will occur July 11 and 12 instead of earlier dates.

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Universal Consensus At Rockingham

Fragmented OCR item lists a string of place names and names like Rockingham, Fairy Street, Tatonta, Amneray, and various odd terms. It appears as garbled catalog text rather than a coherent news item or event with clear actions or outcomes. The readable elements include numerous proper nouns and scattered phrases without a narrative.

Universal Service Rockingham Oitemwell Alceled Gay Orr Tatonta Amreray Hillies Orphen Reh a—Pamuek Goodfelka Mien Seymour Lucky Amelia Cacarita Araby Arrow Nuny Littreria Atkil Our Sammy Veltas Choice Prince Dean Manery Man Vinigath al Be J—Princelus Toon Sta Agnes Sand Babe Adie Raramy Panribbiity Amneray

Horse Racing Card With Multiple Races and Entries

A crowded race card lists numerous horses with speeds, weights, and owners across several events. Entries include Silow Ances, Fre Diavolo, H Caper ton, Skamp Angel, Mountain Bik, Seernth ate, and more, with stakes ranging from 100 to 1004 dollars and claiming, maidens, and aged categories across one mile and shorter distances. Long-shot odds and minor notes like also ran appear for several horses.

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