Best Handicap Field In Years Draws Horsemen’s Debate
Veteran horsemen predict a tight handicap season with a stellar entry including Whirlaway Alsab Shut Out Devil Diver Market Wise Riverland Fenelon Marriage Val di la Orphan Rounders Attention Misland Our Roots and Vagrancy. Heavyweights like Devil Diver Riverland Alsab and Whirlaway loom as arch rivals while weights and future showdowns at Jersey Club Gold Cup and Saratoga Cup will shape the clash.
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York
Tal
Whirlaway
Alsab
Devil Diver
Market Wise
Riverland
Fenelon
Marriage
Valdiia Orphan
Rounders
Attention
Misland
Han
Anghier
Leska
Hermis
Africanda
Exterminator
Boniface
Old Rosebud
Harrow
Regret
Pennant
Ahab
Massachusetts
Lab
Mr. Long Tail
Algab
Pimlico
Jersey Club
Cardinals Edge Pirates 1 0 in Sixth Sends Lead Narrower
Jack Hallett yielded six hits in six innings as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 1 to 0. Stan Musial tied the game with a sixth inning single and Harry Walker scored on Halter's two pitch, giving St. Louis the decisive run.
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St, Louis
Jack Hallett
Howard Pollet
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Harry Walker
Taced
Stan Musial
Frankie Guatine
Halter
al Lopez
Walker
Pines
Govun
St Denims
Cardinal
Hazlett
Debs Gatins
Pallet
Pii
Feamureh
Mt. Dauls Ane Oas AM
ICO
Guyane Tog
Fiett
Miranders
Hales
Boomer to Clash Alty Monday in Key League Showdown
Boomer and Alty set for a pivotal E M Co league game at 6 30 p m as Bonnier had a 6 0 win over Carton s squad last week. Gauley pitchers Bur ton and Doyle Kirk held Boomer to scattered hits while Cox and Lufas fueled Gauley s offense. Alley led the league by routing Falls View 29 7 and Ferris earned his first win by beating Charlton Heights 15 3.
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ALLOY
Boomer
Altny
E. M. Co
Frank Carton
Broomer
Bonnier
Pat Burton
Gauley
City-Wide Golf Tourney Opens Saturday at Kanawha Park
War Industrial league action kicks off with duPont aiming to clinch first-half pennant as Carnegie Dinos meet Stamper Outfit at 2 p.m. A duPont win and a Carbide loss could seal the leg while Viscose faces Highcoal at Anchor Park. Stamper relies on Bob Johnson as pitching plans hinge on selected starter against Carl Nraie. Rex Will and others prepare for key matchups as rambled rosters shuffle.
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Carnegie Dinos
duPont
Kanawha Park
Carnegie
Stamper
Steelers
Carbide
Watt Powell
Ducos
Sam Montague
Highcoal
Anchor Park
Oo Corre
Sper
Lea Stamper
Bob Johnson
Carl Nraie
Stuart
Bill Auer
Bill Hogshione
Wells
Cathide
Rex Will
Vlous Gnemynic
Tommy ‘Turner
Eddie Grinstead
Lefty Rippeter
Ed Poller
George Dorsey
Y Hi
Bobby Ray
Frank Shipe
Shock
Hillmen
Sheffey Hart
Coal
Tean
van Stith
Will
Mart
Highcoaul
Red Sox
Smokey Joe
Kearns
Stith
Wave Thompson
Rookies Write Braves Early Success Story
A special report from York details Boston Braves rookies' rapid impact in the pennant race. Johnny McCarthy and Claneley Workman lead the surge with strong hitting and home runs, aided by Nate Andrews and Red Barrett. Veterans like Joe Burns contribute in support as the Braves climb from seventh to second place.
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the Gazette
Y York
Heston
Chicago
Bill
Boston
Johnny McCarthy
Claneley Workman
Dor Baris
Fran Syracuse
Nate Andrews
Red Barrett
Ager
Casey Stengel
Braves
St. Lois Cardinals
Topel
Sime
A. D
Carthy
Indianapolis
Ayith
Stenger i ‘Eers
Werkman
Nashville
Charien
Astoc
Bul Tehri
Giants
Deri
Gines
Card
Max Tainier
Willap
Pattsbursh
Sewell
Javery Tanuly
Workman
Mccarthy
Missouri Ate Teachers' College
Joe Burns
Philadelphia
Burns
Yankees Rout Mack Hurlers 14-5 in Philadelphia
The New York Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 14 to 5, powering past rookie pitchers from Mack in a game marked by Johnny Lindell’s homer and four singles by Roy Weatherly. Lindell belted a grand drive after Don Black left the mound, with Keller driving in four during a pivotal second inning rally.
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Philadelphia
New York Yankees
Philadelphian Athletics
Col
Don Black
Charing Keller
Johnny Lindell
Tom Clyde
Presbyterian College
Clinton
S.C
Mack
Hert Kuczynzki
U. of Pennsylvania
Lindell
Roy Weatherly
New York Philadelphia
Amilqa
Anunoa Burns
Keller
Omayo
Eluebert
Hemelr
Lould
Aamak
P Keynki
Extelelin
West Virginia Athletes and Sportsmen In Service
West Virginia athletes join the army after Pearl Harbor. Lt T Hugh Wolfe, former Texas All‑American and 1928 New York Giants player, aids aviation cadets at Randolph Field and Waco. Roger McClure of VPI trains at Belvoir VA, graduates in July as a second lieutenant. Whitey McCormick, Louie Kruk, Wilson Shelton, and Don H. report to Ft Thomas for service. Kruk and others noted as standout Charlestown and regional athletes.
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T. Hugh Wolfe
All
University of Texas
New York Giants
Army
Wolfe
Randolph Field
Waco
Roger McClure
Virginia ‘Torytechnic Institute
East Bank High
Fy Belvoir
Roger
VPI
Monogram Club
West Virginia Club
American Society For Metals
Whitey McCormick
Louie Kruk
Wilson Shelton
Don Hh
Ft. Thomas
McCormick
Charleston High
Charleston
Charles Pugsley Named Oklahoma Batting King
Charles Pugsley a freshman outfielder from Oklahoma City was named batting king of Oklahoma this spring. Pugsley hit .314 and tied with shortstop Jimmy Mitchell for the team lead in runs scored while topping the list in hits home runs and RBIs.
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Charles Pugsley
Oklahom
Norman
Okla—Ins
Freshmire Alifhielder
Oklshomea City
Oklahoma
Pugsley
Alen
Jimmy Mitchell
Dan's Playhouse Softball Sends Invite for Tonight
Dan's Playr softball team will stage a close game at 2 pm in view of a previous victory. Dan's players are requested to be at the restaurant at 8 pm. Teams desiring to play Dan's should call Dan Miller Cat D-RS6.
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Dan
Ree
Hh P.m
Dan Miller
Wagner names Hugh Jennings best all time shortstop
Pittsburgh for The Pittsburgh Press 68-year-old Honus Wagner names Hugh Jennings as the best shortstop he has seen. Wagner recalls Jennings guarding the position, left no open on hit and run plays, and influenced his own technique. He also praises Joe Cronin and Huck Geary as notable modern and rising talents.
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Pittsburgh
Honus Wagner
Teast
Flying Dutene
Hughie Jennings
Baltimore Orioles
Wagner
Aughie
Louiwlte
Hughie
Tracy
Jennings
Boace Tinker
Nanner
Pirates
Merman Long
Bobby Wallace
Degrite
Joe Cronin
Eugene
Huck) Geary
Duce
Huck
Hans
Hinckleberry
Largest Field in History For Meadow Brook Golf Event
The 12th annual City-Wide Meadow Brook Golf Championship opens next Saturday at Meadow Brook Golf Club with what is billed as the largest field yet. Tournament chairman Jack D Krueger returns as Meadow Brook's pro, with qualifiers over four days and match play starting June 23. Early rounds for members and fee-payers follow, then non-fee qualifiers, leading to finals on June 27 with top prizes including a one-year Meadow Brook membership for the champion and six months for the runner-up. Entry is $2 per person, due before qualifying.
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the Gazette
Meadow Brook
Jack D Krueger
Armed Services
Krueger
Thom Will Heads Marine Public Relations Office
Thom Will, former Gazette sports writer and Charleston high school coach, reported for duty to direct the U S marine corps public relations office in West Virginia under Maj Robert Gordon. He recently completed boot training at Parris Island South Carolina after a 10 week stint there.
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Thom
Auawell
Rat) Thom
Foremer Gazette
Charleston High Achool
U.S. Marine Corps
Maj
Robert Gordon
West Virginia
Parris Inand, & C
West Virginia football ticket fans pursue Kentucky clash
Mountaineer Miscellany reports James Otis Watson of Fairmont ordered tickets for the November 13 West Virginia vs Kentucky game, noting WVU fans’ long-running interest since 1939. The piece highlights past matchups, player moves, and training camps as the Mountaineers prep for future showdowns.
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Morgantown
West Virginia University
James Otis Watson
Fairman
Kentucky
Lexington
Royal Maintaineer
Freddie Morecraft
Army Air Corps
Atlantic City
Wildcats
Tigers Beat White Sox In Eight Inning Rally For 5 3 Victory
Detroit broke a pitching duel in the eighth to score twice and defeat Chicago 5 to 3. Thornton Lee allowed five hits for the Tigers, Hal White limited the White Sox to three, but four Detroit errors and one by Chicago marred the game. Higgins homered for Detroit and Wood, Appling, and Kolloway contributed offensively as the Tigers edged the Sox.
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Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Chi
Tara White Sox
Thornton Lee
Tigers
Hal White
White Sox
Setrait Racal
O Wood
Kor
Itgrins
Pete Trehe
Orienerde Ee
Lee Np
Rotsly
Tolaia
Chicago
Por de Fiat
Rune—Tuewer
Kutel
Hoover
Higkine
York
Richards
Friora
Curtmans
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Ils
NS Cardinal
Amusials
Alley
Ganley Bridge
Glen Ferris
Charlton Heights
Chatin
Tighcoal
Knrap
Crager
Wohisiting AB
Carbide Tas
Visense
Iriler
Meyer
Kramer
Lockhart
Antoth
Dukan
Durant
Pennington
Myenenad
Aurea Eperete
Murphys Neo
Fearing Eric Tipton
Finnati Reds
Mere
Cartyne
Chicago Cubs
Wiancorl Ave
Law
Reds
Suniey
Zanini
Trad
Frank Mc Iintaln
Blamper
Cormick
Allec Carnenie
Wirane
Tansey and Hernandez
Caria
Frey
Vico
Atrses
Vane Nes
Visrese
Orci
MrCore Raechten
Carre
Movinett
Marten
Mincbroal
Dutinr
Inge
Carriegye
Brammer
Anne
Hartigan
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Sighenad
Cant
Vince Care
Waker
Mernandes
Cartade
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Turner
Auliant
Fenovien
Ater
Aureus
Derrineer & In
Yankees
Saale
Ina
Kues New
Philadelphi
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Koen’ Keller J
Bateleit Teohase
Iren
Vale Bartifires
Dobbie
Meneri
Wall
Bir
Bert
Mesa
Auder and
Jatt
Tatea
Trliadelabia
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Fawngi Pals
Ponard
Cljae
Kaevpreki
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Pate
Bros. Sala
Jean
Army Avi- Reds
CHS Int
Kruk
Carholig High
Summay
Johnny Esso Stuart
Redlegs
Cubs
Joe Tinker
Alex Graham
Buddy Bomar
Army-Navy
Mother's Club
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Kanowice Blvd
Dial
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Washington & Lee
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Ira
Berett Rodgers
Mountaineers
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Generals
Bob Dutton
Quentin Barnette
Pete Yast
Navy
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Leo (the Lion
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John Knapp
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