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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1931

Page

6

Local Boxers Plan Comeback Show For Charleston Fighters

Boxing promoters in Charleston plan a comeback event featuring local fighters after recent shows were sickening or canceled. Promoter Dove Bartley targets Holly Allen and Bobby Grant for a next bout, with Grant demanding a 150 guarantee and a potential future bout with Tommy Freeman if he wins.

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Lott And Van Ryn Triumph In Berlin Tennis Clash

United States pair Lott and Van Ryn defeated German opponents in a 2-1 team tennis match in Berlin. Lott beat Heln Landman 8-4 6-0 6-4, Van Ryn topped Pejenrichhenket 6-1 6-2. Also noted are American Association results Milwaukee 4 Columbus 2 and other city scores.

Berlin George Tott John van Ryn United States Jeadure Germany Lott Heln Landman Ator van Ryn Pejenrichhenket EE American Association Milwaukee Columbus Kansas City Toledo St. Paul Louisville Minneapols

Horn Batted From Box In Wild Contest

A rugged game saw topna of STOONA and Charleston trade blows as six pitchers combined for a 10 run, 10 hit output. Joe Longnecker led with three singles while Vernon Mackey blasted a mighty homer, but Altoons’ Lefty Trader and Washington rallied to a 4 to 2 win for the Senators.

the Gazette Stoona Stopna Charleston Scottdale Gumberland Fairmont Gems Charley Horne Senators Eddie Marlesu Joe Longnecker Vernon Mackey Altoons Lonings Amtoona Cyeseerses Zupancie Byrd Trader Camille Crow Mackey Whitehouse Lets Brown Nonnencamp Altoona Marleau Schrall Balla Zaipancic Doubie Leis Horn Sane O'Keefe Echlegal

Mackmen Even Series With Browns 6-2 Victory

Philadelphia Athletics beat the St. Louis Browns 6 to 2 to even the series. Mahaffey allowed four hits for the Macks while Coffman was roughed up, yielding 12 hits in 2 innings. Leveys, Burns, and Todt contributed for the Browns.

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Billy Manley Wins Point Pleasant Bout

Special to the CGuaxecley Billy Manley defeated Jack Korris in Point Pleasant in a six round heavyweight bout. The decision by two judges and the referee was unanimous with Manley winning all but perhaps one round. Manley weighed 173 pounds while Korris weighed 17.

Point Pleasant Jung T Billy Manley Charlestan Jack Korris Akron Wunonimous Manley Kearns

Power Falls to Reds in 7-3 Baseball Nightcap

Clendenin Reds clutch seven hits and two errors to topple Power 7-3 in a Mall division game. Key players include Hoffman, Payne, Snyder, and Cannon for Reds with D. Hammick and Compton on the mound. Final line shows Reds victory as Power struggles on offense with late attempts and defensive miscues.

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Fox Dry Cleaners Rout Marines 13–5 In Gr ee n League

Fox Dry Cleaners defeated the Marines 13 to 5 as the cleaners exploded for five runs in the opening frame. The Marines countered with four in the first and fourth innings but could not sustain the rally, leaving Fox Dry Cleaners with the decisive victory in Greette loop play.

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Yankees crush White Sox as Johnson shines in win

New York gains an 11 to 2 victory over Chicago behind Johnson who held the White Sox to four hits. He also drove in three runs, aided by Gehrig and Chapman’s big hits. Ruth and Donnegan contributed as the Yankees piled up runs, with Johnson earning the win and Mecheth taking the loss.

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Referee to Rule World Title Bout Schmeling Stribling

Cleveland dispatch reports the boxing commission will place a referee in charge of the July 3 world championship bout between Max Schmeling and Young Stribling. Two judges will vote on the decision with the referee. No-foul rules require the referee to count out a boxer claiming a foul and send him to the corner for examination.

Cleveland Max Schmeling Young Cleveland Boxing Commission

Vanderbilt Relay Teams Still to Lose Dual Meet

Nashville Tenn Bill Anderson has been track coach at Vanderbilt for 94 years He has never seen his relay team lose a dual meet Yet his squads have set relay records in the Southern Conference and produced strong teams and outstanding performers

Nashville, Tenn Bill Anderson VanderBit Anderson

Red Sox Triumph In Low-Scoring Pitchers Battle

Boston defeats Detroit 8 to 1 as Russell holds the Tigers to three hits. Oliver clears the bases with a fifth inning single, Warstler adds two hits in his Boston debut, and McManus drives in two runs. Boston plates three in the third and four in the fifth to pull away with Russell earning the win.

Boston Um—Russell George Uhie Red Sox Datroit Russell Tigers Thie Oliver Warstler Aneond Detroit Abboa Abbo Johnson Olver Wotler Rothrock Stone If Wenb Rf Owen Id Euenig Sweeney Herrin Alender Berey Waretler Walker McManus Typhnson Daubln Cmcmanus Harris Owen Dewson G Balla Tale Russel Unls Medowan Venerate Ia Noolly

West Virginia Tennis Upsets Mark Busy Charleston Tourney

E Allen Jr defeated by Robert Biddle in a West Virginia closed tennis match at Charleston. Biddle, seed eight, advances to the semi finals with three other top seeds as Curphey and Cohn also move forward. Other rounds see Biddle facing Arie while Stiner and Wilkinson contest doubles and Mrs Camp and Miss Norvell reach later rounds in women’s singles.

Charleston Gazette Charleston Altoona Allen E. Allen, JR Devis Elkins College West Virginia C. P. Trask Robert Biddle Farhersburg High Biddle Alony B. F. Arie Wheeing W. A. Miller Clarksburg B. F. Stiner Sam Cohn Beckley J. D. Curphey Curpley Cohn Byron Wilkinson Huntington Curphey William Weber Kanawhe County Central Ohio Conn A. ©. Smith Beck~ley W. J. Williams Ned Raginod Berkley R. G. Skinner P. ‘Trask Scott Camp Margaret Carspecken Morgantown Lucy Kewberry Martha Narveil Buntington Whorling Goin Beckles Ayton Wilkinson di Curphet Willind Wever FP. Arkie Wheeling Ry G. Skinner Parkersburg J. Ey Ailen, Jr. Elkins E. M. (Twink) Starr Funtwuylon B. F. Arkie Raymond Colon CG. T. Crossfield Florence Barber Charleson Marthe Norvell Pauline Btnen Lin Dorothy Hare Helen Stairs Sam Gohn Béckler Dorothy Hart SE. Stewart Frances Stubblefield D. W. Stubblefield Vigina Dillon W. J. Wiliams Mra. Scott Camp C.F. Gore Virgina Turner Martha Norvell Twink Starr F . Browh Forky Yarbrough Huntitsetitsemi Frances DW. Stubblefield Tedas Jone—Cobn Curpty Arkie Diddle Stubblefield Va Weattaldtartis Colin-Smith Williams-Fagland Sturr Wiease

Outsider Moorhead Wins Kanawha County Golf Title

AS M M Moorhead defeated Mrs BH D Everett in the Kanawha County club final to become the county women's golf champion. She beat a strong field including Mrs C Dawley Mrs M G Geiger Mrs A P Patterson and Mrs Everett across four days. Moorhead set a lasting record and displayed steady play from start to finish.

Moorhead Everett Dawley Geiger Patterson M. M. Moorhead Kanawha County BH. D. Everett Kanawha Country Club C. Dawley M. G. Geiger A. P. Patterson Birs W. 5. White F. ©. Major E. Merrill Hagans A. V. Johnson Golf Coromities

Draw Battles Feature at Kinawha City Athletic Club

Three four round draw bouts headline a weekly boxing show at Kinawha City Athletic Club Eid Saba 125 drew Young Postlewart 125 Sug Davis 80 drew Luther Davis 91 and Young Pescyk 105 drew Jake Woods 112 Tiny Saba and Wee Blake won the battle royal while Percy Burl 176 threw Kid Fane 182 twice in a 10 minute wrestling match A four round exhibition featured Willie Lewig featherweight and Emory Steward to close the night

Kinawha City Athletic Club Eid Saba Young Postlewart Sug Davis Luther Davis Young Pescyk Jake Woods Tiny Saba Wee Blake Percy Burl Kid Fane

Bell and Jacobs Advance in Maryland Tennis Tourney

Bell of Texas and Jacobs of Pittsburgh moved to the nemi finals at the Maryland state tennis tournament in Baltimore. Bell defeated Ed Yeomans of North Carolina 10 8 6 1 while Jacobs beat Ted Easton and Leland Branford University opponents 9 3 8 3.

Baltimore Herke- Jey Bell Texas Eddie Jacobs University of Pittsburgh Maryland Bell Ed Yeomans North Carolina Jacobs Ted Easton Leland Branford University

Twenty Grand Favored In Belmont Stakes

The Belmont Stakes field grows with Twenty Grand the heavy favorite after Derby and Jamestown success. Sun Meadow remains a top challenger while Jamestown faces odds and weather as race day approaches in New York. A large crowd is expected at Belmont Park for the 75 600 stake.

New York Jamestown Katherine EB. Hitt Sun Meadow George D. Widener Unitiais Widener Jim Dandy Gallant Fox Whichone America Newmarket

Armour Returns To U S With Cup

New York reports that Tom Armour of Detroit, newly crowned British open golf champion, returned to New York on the Cunard liner Aquitania. He was accompanied by Mrs Armour, Mr and Mrs Gene Sarazen, Johnny Farrell, and Farrells mother. Armour called his win luck and noted opponents contributed bad breaks.

New York Tommy Armour Detroit Armour Gene Sarazen Johnny Farrell Farrell

Charleston Man Sets State Trap Shoot Record

KEYSER June 12 A Charleston shooter Clifton H i Richwood set a new state record by winning the doubles title at the West Virginia trap shooting tournament with 82 of 100. H MacDonald of Keysar defeated another Charleston shooter in a shoot-off after two ties for second. Amateurs included B Stickley Winchester Va J W Napier Croton Pa and Richard Gerstell Grafton Pa in a tie for first in high gun. Stickley won 24 25 after multiple ties. A Hawkins Herdsburg Pa led the first round singles with 99 of 100. Final rounds scheduled tomorrow.

Keyser Cltton HI Richwood West Virginia H. MacDonaid Keysar AN. Jeavis Charleston B. Stickley Winchester J. W. Napier Crotton Richard Gerstell Grafton Stickley Geratell Napier A. M. Hawkins Herdsburg

Sweep All Wins Qualifying Race

EW YORK June 12 Sweep All a top-class field to qualify for the American Derby at Washington Park June 20. The Charles T Fisher runner up to the Derby outfinished rivals by one and a half lengths over seven furlongs in 1 26 4 5, paying 4 82 for 2. Gallacher and Oswace were second and third. Mrs John Hertz Risque won Belmont Park seven furlongs Amazod purse as the 1 to 7 favorite noseing Harlem.

York Charles T. Fisher Washington Park Gallacher Combs Belmont Park John D. Hertz" Risque Herte Miss Brookhurst Farm Harlem Robby Folsom

Singer Will Try Fight Comeback at Madison Square Garden

New York June 12. Al Binger a former world light weight champion, will begin his comeback in a 12 round bout against Lew Massey of Philadelphia at Madison Square Garden on June 18. The Little New Yorker who won the title last year in less than a round has kept a selective schedule and says he is ready to tackle the best in the class. Massey is a tougher foe than most he faced on the rise and should test the ex-champion notably.

Grant Bartley Wen Bobby Jesa Allen Bartley Cherieston Coures Freeman New York al Binger Lew Massey Philadelphia Madison Square Garder Jesa Clque Massey

Kid Chocolate Wins in Connecticut Ring Bout

Cuban featherweight Kid Chocolate defeated Steve Smith of Bridgeport in a one-sided decision at Whiteey stadium in New Haven Connecticut. The ten round outdoor bout had no knockdowns as Chocolate weighed 139 pounds and Smith 122.

Sew Haven Conn Kid Chocolate Steve Smith Bridgeport Whiteey Stadium Chocolate Smith

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