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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1948

Page

4

Cubs Shove Giants From National Lead

In Chicago Halph Hamner earned his first win as the Cubs beat the New York Giants 3-2, pulling the Cubs four-game series to three wins. Cincinnati routed Philadelphia 12-1 behind Johnny Wyrostek two homers, while Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 3-2 in 13 innings with Ramsdell closing it. Cleveland topped the Yankees 10-8 as Williams fueled a three-game AL lead. Boston crushed Chicago White Sox 12-4 with Dom DiMaggio and Pesky each scoring four. Philadelphia edged St Louis 6-5 as Harris shined in relief. Detroit beat Washington 7-8 on Moullin’s triple and Houteman’s single in a 10-inning, Pat Mullin’s hit sparked the win. Boston Braves swept St Louis 7-3 to seize early NL lead. Oak Hill and Holden games set for weekend nonleague play.

Chicago Cubs New York Giants Halph Hamner Cubs Giants Chicago Hammner Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Phillies Johnny Wyro Stek Jed Red Herm Wehmeizer Phils Brooklyn Dodgers Pirates Pittsburgh Wichard Ramsdell Ralph Kiner Dodgers Pee Wee Reese Gil Hodges Ralph Branca Ramsdell Kiner Bobby Feller New York Yankee Cleveland Yanks Willams Stars Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Dom DiMaggio Jonny Pesky Charlie Harris Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Browns Phil Marchildon Andy Anderson Browns Moullin Pat Mullin Art Houtteman Detroit Tigers Washington Houdeman Detroit Braves Boston Braves St. Louis Cardinals Redbird

Major League Box Scores Across Several Games

A condensed night of box scores lists player stats for New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Brooklyn, and others. Key performances include Schenz and Livingston driving runs, Hamner and Hartung handling pitching duties, and multiple the heavy scoring notes across the National and American Leagues. The report records RBI totals, hits, errors, and game outcomes with numerous name and team mentions.

Snead tops Open with second 69 to take lead

Slammin Sammy Snead shot a second straight 69 to reach 138 for 36 holes, breaking an 82 year Open record as Ben Hogan 139 and Lew Worsham 141 followed. Bobby Locke also a 69 for 139, with Turnesa and Demaret at 141 and Stranahan 141. The field juggled on Riviera as top contenders pressed toward the final 36 holes.

Bob Myers Angeles Juma Sammy Snead Ben Hogan Lew Worsham Snead West Virginia Hogan Worsham Riviera Country Club Evans Dick Metz Chick Harvert Bobby Locke South Africa Jim Turnesa Elmsford Jimmy Demaret George Schneiter Frank Stranahan Toledo Johnny Dawson Hollywood Oklahoma Ken Rogers Rogers Ted Rhodes Los Angeles Toney Penna Cincinnati Rhodes Penna Bud Ward Skee Riegel Monterey Park Cal Skee | Riegel Lawson Little Gene Sarazen Smiley Quick Culver City Toney Manero Stamford Conn Claude Harmon Mamaroneck N. Y Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Ben Hox Bobby Lock Jim Turnese Elmaford N. W Jimmy Dem Berman Keiser Akron Jon Kirkwood Johny Dawson Erect ‘Spears Birmingham Ale Jack Ryan Loutaville Rarold McBeaden New York Berman Batron White Plains N. X Bmley Quick Aarhert Northville Mich George Fatio Skip Alesander Lexington a—Abeteur

Baseball's Big Six Leaders in Exch League Standings

The piece lists top performers across leagues with names like Musial of the Cardinals and Williams of the Red Sox. It references American and National League rankings, players such as Keltner and Bauer, and various team placements, highlighting pivotal stats and team standings.

Associated Breve Pheer

Kanawha County Women's Amateur Golf Title To Smith

Mrs V C Smith defeated Mrs Q Wright 2 and 1 to win the Kanawha County Women s Amateur Golf championship at Kanawha Country Club in ideal weather. The match featured tense putts and a late rally by Smith, who closed out on the 17th hole after Wright led at several points.

ME. V.C Dea) Smith Kanawha County Kanawha Country Club QO. C. Wright Mrs. Smith Mrs. Wright Mrs. Huffman

Stamper tops Park Tire to extend skid to nine

Stamper defeated Park Tire 7 to 5 at Ka nawha Park after a brief eighth inning rally. Stamper rode Red Zontini Monk Junior Beane and Bob Warren to two hits apiece while Frank Lloyd collected four hits in five trips including two triples. Brothers pitched all nine and limited Park Tire to seven hits as Stamper moved into fifth place.

Park Tire Kanawha Park Stamper Frank Lloyd Red Zontini Monk Junior Beane Bob Warren Moss Park

Angott Beats Buster Miles For Welterweight Win

Sammy Angott defeated Buster Miles in a ten round decision at Radio Center Arena. The 38 year old former world champion, now fighting welterweight, fought 2000 fans who watched Miles absorb punishment at 145 to 146 pounds. Miles, younger by eleven years, kept coming back despite the beating.

Hmain Gun Sammy Angott Buster Miles Indianapolis Radio Center Arena Haye Miles Angott Miles

Rumely Ties To Stephenson In Jail Visit And Magazine

The piece notes D C Stephenson, once Stand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan, now serving a life term for murder in Michigan City prison. It states Rumely visited Stephenson in jail and helped publish a magazine under Stephenson’s name, with one article likely ghostwritten by Rumely. It also mentions Rumely’s substantial Washington lobbying funds and weekly salary.

D. C Tidelands Oi Washington Rumely the Gazette

Standings and scattered notes from surprise baseball ledger

The snippet lists fractured standings across leagues with teams like Cincinnati Philadelphia and New York amid noisy commentary on political figures Horch and Wallace. It references a Riverside Drive scene, a 1935 rift, and various pitchers and game pairings with uncertain dates.

Siberian state ideas surface in 1930s chatter

The text describes figures like Roerich and Nash Put in a speculative push to establish federal states in Siberia. It notes U S caution via Roerich and Japs' control of Harbin press, with Horch denying involvement and Roerich heading a politico spiritual framework. The fragment hints at wartime aims around grass seed expeditions and political exposure.

Siberia Nash United States Roerich Adams State Department Harbin Horch Siberian

Action Starts Today in City Net Tourney

Charleston City Tennis opens at Edgewood Country Club at 2 p m with men's singles action led by defending champion Eugene Bowler facing Charles Chrislip in the first round. play continues tomorrow at 2 p m and all first round matches must finish by Sunday night with many second round matches to follow. women’s singles and men’s doubles entries close at 4 p m today with draws after the deadline and play starting tomorrow. mixed doubles draw also set for tomorrow. first round matches list T C McKinley versus Great Wildman Barry Moore versus Phil Marcus Bil Dudderar versus Lynn Lefts Eugene Bowler versus Charles Chrislip Dr Bevinson Sydney Brown. second round includes Howard William versus Jack Kemms Bert Wolfe versus Denzil Freeland John Lutz versus player of the McKinley Whidrise match Asa Mareny versus Dink Drumbelter Cle Preston versus Bob Waynes S R Moore versus Ivor Belareky

Charleston City Edgewood Country Club Eugene Bowler Celty Charles Chrissip Ihe Miss Catherine T. C. McKinley Great Wildman Barry Moore Phil Marcus Bil Dudderar Lynn Eugene Bowlerve Charles Chrislip Bevinson Sydney Brown Howard Wuam Jack Kemms Bert, Wolfe Denzil Freeland John Lutz Wlayer

TT and McRoberts Tie Again At Christy Field

TT and McRoberts battled to a six inning 2 2 tie in the Senior division at Christy field, their second deadlock this season in a replay of the first tie game. St Clair and Bob Wolfe pitched again as the starters. The Jaycees beat Purity Maid 10 4 as Lottenfeld, Shai, Alessandrini and Stone contributed with hitting. Carter's PM hit was lone for Purity Maid. The loss left Purity Maid tied with Daily Mail in last place.

Town Tops McRoberts Christy Field St. Clair Bob Wolfe Jaycees Thexpense Purity Maid Lochtenfeld Jc's Shai Alessandrini Stone Carter Bob Curry The Daily Mail

South Park Ready to Face Coal Fork at Kanawha Park

The South Park baseball team meets Coal Fork at Kanawha Park on Saturday night with a 7 30 p m start. Ronnie Bays is slated to start for South Park while Crowder is expected to start for Coal Fork.

South Park Coal Fork Kanawha Park Ronnie Bays Crowder

Belmont Stakes Entry Card Readies 1948 Showdown

Citation and Coaltown lead an eight-horse field for the 80th Belmont Stakes with Calumet Farm favorites poised to extend the Triple Crown pursuit. Noted entries include Escadia Faraway Golden Light Vulcan's Forge Salmagundi Better Self Gasparilla and the Calumet pair joined by Belair and Whitney contenders.

John Chandler York Citation Coaltown Calumet Farm Jones Ben Jimmy Calumet Calumets W. L. Brann Escadia Glen Riddle Farms Faraway Belair Stud Golden Light C. V. Whitney Vulcan Salmagundi Willliam Woodward Salmagiindi Belmont Custion Calumet Barn Warren Wright Chicago Lexington Baking Powder Man Whirlaway Eddie Arcaro

Trout Streams Good For Weekend Anglers

Reports from 18 counties indicate West Virginia trout streams in good condition for the weekend if weather stays favorable. Conservation commission notes waters were high and cloudy in Preston county, satisfactory elsewhere, with reports from Barbour Tucker Ipshur Randolph Webster Nicholas Pocahontas Monongalia Marion Pendleton Grant Hardy Mineral Hampshire Marion Berkeley and Jefferson.

West Virginia The Conservation Commission Preston County Barbour Tucker Ipshur Randolph Webster Nicholas Pocahontas Monongalia Marion Pendleton Grant Hardy Mineral Hampshire Berkeley Jefferson

Pro Boxing Card Lights Up Charleston Armory Tonight

Professional boxing returns to the American Legion Armory in Charleston tonight at 8:30 p.m. Two local prospects Sammy Shamblin and Tommy Honaker open the action, with Shamblin having defeated Ralph Rogers and Honaker making his pro debut. Main prelim features Charleston’s Ronnie Harper against Eddie Martin, a six round lightweight scrap, as the card showcases Wilard Coffey versus Jesse Baker in a six or eight round welterweight bout and featherweight star matchups Reggie Martina versus Don Webber highlighting the show.

Woxing Charleston American Legion Armory Sammy Shamblins Tommy Honaker Shamblin Ralph Rogers Honaker Bill Cassity Tradea Carl Alien Huntington Ronnie Harper Tangies Eddie Martin Martin Louisville Dayton Asheville Wheeling Carroll Far Willard Coffey Tces Jesse Baker Roanoke Coffey al Reid Baker Rapid Reggie Martina Don Wepher Markina Webber Johnny Protan

St Albans Seeks Game Schedule for Sunday Away

The St Albans independent baseball team seeks to arrange all games for Sunday away. Interested parties should contact Max Tulioh to arrange details and inquiries.

St. Albans Rats Max Tulioh

Belle at Hansford Baseball Game Set for Sunday

Belle American Legion will play Hansford at Hansford Sunday afternoon with Deeds pitching for the Legion. Other results include Amateur Baseball and Softball highlights across local leagues, with varied scores such as Tom's Peanut 0 and Bee's 1, and regional matchups noted in scattered box scores.

Tom’s Oak Hill Toms Feanuts Oak Hill American Legion Christy Field Belle Hansford Belle American Legion Deeds Legion Ernst Basebal Quick Tom's Gacuet Bee's Sete Tom's Francian Prinz

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