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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1941

Page

9

Lanier Forces 1-0 Shutout Over Dodgers in St Louis

Max Lanier outpitched Whitlow Wyatt as the Cardinals beat the Dodgers 1 to 0 before 15,700 in St Louis. Terry Moore drew a walk, Johnny Hopp and Don Padgett singled to drive in the game's only run in the third. Lanier allowed four hits and fanned five while Wyatt took the loss despite four earlier hits.

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Take Lead In Golf Open As Thunder Runs

Tramping through thunderstorms, a trio of the nation’s top golfers shot 67s to lead the Mahoning Valley Open at Mahoning Country Club. Ben Hogan Byron Nelson and Lawson Little top a field of 369 in the 72 hole event. Craig Wood trails with 72. Clayton Heafner one behind with 58 after 2 rounds.

Girard Sime Mahoning Country Club Ben Hogan Hershey Byron Nelson Toledo Inverness

Brooklyn Dodgers on the Road as Fans Grow Wary

Brooklyn fans vent anger at the Dodgers after a late-season slide. The team, two games out of first, faces rivals like St. Louis and Cincinnati while hopes fade and loyalty remains strained amid a shrinking home attendance. The piece notes radio chatter, fan culture, and lingering optimism despite rough patches.

Whitney York Special News Service Brooklyn Dodgers Ebbetsteia Havana Dodgera Freddy Fitzsimmons Leo Durocher Firesimmons Duracher Joe Medwick St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cincinnati Reds Giants

Japan Axis Ties Under Robin Moor Debate

Washington’s reaction to the Robin Moor sinking stirs questions about Japan’s Axis commitments. Tokyo’s stance hinges on the Tripartite Pact, with insiders noting Japan may avoid full war despite Axis ties. The incident tests Berlin’s responsibility and Tokio’s willingness to face possible American retaliation.

Kirke L. Simpson Far Pacific Robin Moor South Atlantic Saa Europe Washington Berlin Japan Tokio Mussolini Rome U. S Axis China Rabin Moor Halian Uncle Sam

Yale and Harvard Crews Meet For Four-Mile Thames Race

NEW LONDON Conn June 18 The Yale and Harvard rowing teams prepare for a historic four mile race on the Thames tomorrow both sides claiming strength Harvard is favored to extend its six straight win streak over Yale Coach Ed Leader declines comment while Harvard's Tom Hale predicts a closer race than last year and recalls the 1938 outcome led by Spike Chase

New London Cynn Yales Harvards geeBa Thames Harvard Crimson Streight Yale Ed Leader Leader Eli Mentor Tom, Hales Spike Chace

Hotel Men Plan Aid For Latin Americans

The American Hotel association executive committee approved funding for educating young Latin American hotel men in the United States. Recipients will attend free courses in hotel operation at Cornell Michigan State and the University of Washington. Bruce Anderson was named committee chair to finalize plans while AHA president Franklin Moore called it a step in hemisphere solidarity ahead of a meeting of the Inter American Hotel Association in Mexico City next September.

White Sulphur Springs American Hotel Association United States Cornell Michigan State University of Washington Bruce Anderson Best Moore North South America Inter-American Hotel Association Mexico City

Two Killed Three Hurt In Truck Auto Crash

On the William Penn highway a car struck a trailer truck head on. Charles Bloomer age 23 and Paul E Heisel age 35, both of Pittsburgh, were killed. Three companions were injured and hospitalized in Steubenville. Names listed: Charles Snyder 2 Melvin Snyder 18 Joseph Griel 32.

Wheeling Charles Bloomer Paul E. Heisel Pittsburgh William Penn Highway Charles Snyder Melvin Snyder Joseph Griel Steubenville

Senators Rally to 7-2 Victory Over Erie Sailors

Charleston Senators offense sinks Erie Sailors 7-2 as Lefty Holland limits hits to four and Connorster, Hall, and Brotherton drive multiple runs. Erie’s offense, led by Maloney and Heinrich, gains late momentum but falls short in final tally.

Lefty Holland Charleston Mlinarsik Rah Holland Babe Klieman Senators Erie Sailors Ters Maloney Erie Bastian Steve Minnarsik Connatser ANRO Seashiarttr Asplit Sikoringki Zicon’tuer Heinrich Farrell Ib Wiplntalk Boslack Rolck Marshall A Bastian P Tarrap Erle Sossack Hail Brotherton Weigel Halland Blatnik Dwyer Borlack Hall Evans Blinstruh Farrell Bosinski Owser Mosinski Webel Balle Bastian Holland Barrett Badls Epslack Basten picher—Ragilan Din Piree Rorcve Flanerty Pime

Friday the 13th in Atlanta and Across Tennessee

Reports from Atlanta Nashville and Columbus note Friday the 13th influence on individuals. Frank Dubowsky awaits army induction, John Gale seeks a circuit judge nomination, and Arthur Davis marks a Friday the 13th wedding anniversary with a second daughter born.

Atlanta Frank Dubowsky Atlante Tocal Graft Board U. S. Army Nashville Tenn John M. Gale Grinote Cate Columbus Arthur G. Davis

Charleston Clinches Sole Win In Friday Atlantic Play

In a sparse Friday schedule, Charleston defeated Eric 7 to 0 as the lone game played. The standings show Akron leading with 24 wins and 12 losses, Canton at 20-35, Springfield 17-17, Dayton 14-20, Zanesville 8-22, and Youngstown 19-15. Saturday features Eric at Charleston and Youngstown at Zanesville with several other matchups on the slate.

Charleston Eric Akron Canton Youngstown SRB GSSO Springfield Eric Cisssscc Dayton Zanesville Feeder Springticla

Early Arrivals Show Joe Louis Lacking Sharpness in Four Rounds

In Paterson New Jersey Joe Louis boxers sparred for four rounds with George Fitch George Nicholson Jimmy Ritchie and Joe Carillo. Louis appeared content to coast and his handlers noted he was at his peak but not pushing for more effort. Billy Conn, resting from overwork, did nine rounds in Pompton Lakes New Jersey before preparing for a heavyweight title bout with Joe Louis at the Polo Grounds amid rain and restlessness.

Joe Louis George, Fitch George Nicholson Jimmy| Ritchie Joe Carillo Bartic Joe Manmeet Joan Roxborough Coon Wym Pompton Lakes Billy Conn Joe Towls Polo Grounds Johnny Ray New York Conn

Kennel Club Sets Best in Show Selection and Prizes

Kennel Club groups will select 7 percent for best in show after group judging. Each group winner will receive a 120 dollar trophy donated by the Kana wha Game and Fish Association, Goshorn Hardware, A A Payne, Henry L Terrie, and Mrs H A Ritzard Kennel Club. Proceeds will go to the Charleston Animal Shelter. The West Virginia conservation commission presents a wildlife exhibition directed by Paul Olejar.

Kanawha Game and Fish Association Goshorn Hardware Company A. A. Payne Henry L. Terrie H. A Commission Paul Olejar

Berg and Weil In Golf Finals

Miss Patty Berg 23 of Minneapolis and Mrs Burt Weil of Cincinnati advanced to the finals of the 2th annual Women's Western Open at Cincinnati Country Club. Berg beat Betty Jameson after a disputed hole and later defeated Jameson again to reach the final, with Weil eliminating Miss James P. Platt of Dayton. The 36 hole final will be played tomorrow on the rain soaked layout.

Cincinnati Patty Berg Minneapolis Burt Weil Cincinnati Country Club Berg Betty Jameson San Antonio Weil James P. Platt Dayton Miss Berg Miss Jameson Texas Putton

Doctor Simon Sentenced to Three Years and Fines

Dr. S. M. E. Simon, a 40 year old Hungarian born physician and Mercy Hospital superintendent at Williamson, was sentenced by Federal Judge Harry E. Watkins to three years in prison and a $3,000 fine for concealment of assets in bankruptcy. The judge ordered the sentences for seven counts to run concurrently with a $1,000 fine on three counts.

Huntington S. M. E. Simon Mercy, Hospital Illiamson Harry E. Watkins Simon Watkins Ennai

Suit Reported Settled In Trust Termination Case

J C Myers of Ashland filed a federal suit in Charleston against S B Avis alleging mismanagement of a trust estate and seeking turnover of assets. The case asked for a receiver appointment. Judge Moore said he would dismiss the action once formal settlement notice is filed.

Vitlganis J. C. Myers Ashland_ Q S. B. Avis Charleston Moore

Social Security Card Not Proof of Child Labor Law Compliance

J A Morrison manager of Rey Charleston social security office said the social security card shows a wage account under the aid age and survivor's insurance program and does not indicate legal employability or relieve employers of responsibility under state or federal child labor rules.

J. A. Morrison

Trial Opens in Suit Against Hospital Over Tooth Incident

Hearing opened in circuit court on a $30,000 damage suit brought by J. M. Bailey of near Poca. He alleges lack of care by Dr. Owen McMillen and McMillan hospital during a tonsillectomy in May 1839 that dislodged the youth's tooth, causing a lung entry and permanent injury. the plaintiff seeks damages for the alleged negligence.

Owen McMillen McMillan Hospital M. Bailey Near Poca Charles Bailey Bailey

Brooklyn Fines and Suspends Phelps

The Brooklyn Dodgers fined catcher Babe Phelps $500 and suspended him indefinitely for not accompanying teammates to St Louis without permission or sufficient cause. Dodgers president Larry Mas Phail said they might seek a trade but would need a willing taker, and expressed disgust with Phelps' behavior by both Phelps and Manager Durncher.

New York Brooklyn Dodgers Babe” Phelps St. Louis Durncher Phelps Larry Mas Phail Dodgers

Restrictions on Jews Now Ordered in France

Vichy June 17 A new law restricting Jews in professional and all activities across France will appear in the Journal Officiel. Some informed circles say the measures may rival the Nurnberg regulations of Nazi Germany in severity.

Vichy UNSI France Officiel Nas Germany

Reds lose to Indians on two-base overthrow in slow game

Eddie Joost and Monte Pearson on opposing sides contribute key two-base plays as Cincinnati makes a lone third-frame run on singles by Kay Matlek and Pearson. Turner relieves Pearson in the sixth, allowing no hits, while a string of six double plays slows the action. Cleveland gains the win with error-filled scoring and mixed defense as Peters, Grimes, and Dorsett perform solidly on the mound.

Connatser Beotherton H Connmatser Hall Bostack Evans Divyer Brotherton Weigel Bastian Hag Farzen Evans Senators Heinrich Holland Senator Kosinski Sorsing Halland Bilatnik Tars Erie John Blatnik Bosiack Roley Patterson Blatnik Asplin Malusey Ini Farrell Kosinsky Duryer Eddie Joost Peters Roller Monte Pearson Reds Keliver Ernie Kay Bob Matlek Pearson Dorsett Jim Turner Mie Cleveland Alaa Peters Grimes Ruts Pennysor Geocky Mark Trosky Joost Frey F. McCormick Metilix Fray P. McCormick Joost Wid Turbor Mit Umler— Ninko Krhnurray Art Aneo

Farewell for Charles Lowther before naval training school

Mrs John Lowther of St Albans hosts a Wednesday night farewell for her son Charles Lowther who departs tomorrow for Norfolk Virginia to enter the naval training school. Hostesses Mrs pay Rader and Mrs Owen Roberts assist, with numerous Misses Dora Lea Henn Wilda Lea Young Louise Eschic Josephine Barnes Phyllis Robertson and more, and Messrs Clarence Merc Clare Eugene Wetzel Charles McNealey Dalton Young George Cobern Harold McClure Donnie Joe Taylor Jack McClure Fyonl Jan Ferrell Haven May Charles Sparks George Robertson Gilbie Beane and Charles Lowther among attendees.

John Lewltier St. Albans Charles Northfolk Naval Training School Pay Rader Owen Roberts Dora Lea Henn Wilda Lea Young Louise Eschic Josephine Barnes Phyllis Robertson Barlie White Naomi Jean Perry Ruth Carnes Muriel Williamson Maxine Spencer Geraldine Spencer Marian Robertson Clarence Merc" Clare Eugene Wetzel Charles McNealey Dalton Young George Cobern Harold McClure Donnie Joe Taylor Jack McClure Fyon Jan Ferrell Haven. May Charles Sparks George Robertson Gilbie Beane Charles Lowther

End of Relations With Axis Asked

New York June 13 Immediate severance of diplomatic relations between the United States and Axis powers was urged by Fight for Freedom’s executive committee. The group also proposed sinking on sight any German or Italian submarine and called for repeal of the neutrality act and occupation of Atlantic islands deemed strategic. Later it added another demand for immediate severance of all diplomatic relations with the Axis.

New York U. S Executive Committee Fight For Freedom Iuc Atlantic Islands Fight For Freedom Group Axis

Keep Yard Clean Residents Warned

Orne way each Charlestonian can help with the national defense effort is to keep his own yard clean. Dr C B Waller, defense area health coordinator, urges residents to store garbage in tight cans with lids, control weeds, and join the War against rats and insects. Educational materials may be mailed before legal action.

Waller

Stroupe Hurls As Huntington Aces wallop Williamson Red Birds

Huntington June 13 The Huntington Aces under manager Bob Swede Larson routed the Williamson Red Birds 22 to 5 in their Mountain State league debut. The home nine hit 24 times, scoring five in the first, six in the third, and eight in the fifth. Williamson pitchers surrendered the spree as Burkhart Glaum Herman Loyer and Rice joined Stroupe and McGreat in the hits.

Huntington Huntington Aces Bob Swede Larson Williamson Red Birds Frei (Sheriff) Blake Aces Williamson Burkhart Glaum Herman

City Building Permits Update Sees Major Press Room Addition

Building permits issued yesterday include a 826000 press room addition for the Daily Mail. Albert Allen received two 3000 dwelling permits for erection on John Street lots by HTH Century Homes Inc. Other permits include J. K. Fink 125 dwelling addition at 1512 Crescent Road, Thomas Pratt 75 house alterations and 15 car shed at 1428 Third Avenue.

Daily Mail Albert Allen John Street Hth Century Homes, Inc J. K. Fink Crescent Road Thomas Pratt Third Avenue

Dodgers Sell Swift to Montreal Royals

St Louis June 13 announced tonight by Manager Leo Durocher the outright sale of pitcher Bill Swift to the Montreal Royals, the International League farm club of the Brooklyn Dodgers.

ST. Louis CINS Bill Swift Montreal Royals Brooklyn Dodgers Leo Durocher

Gazette Golf School to Close Tonight for Women Session

The Gazette free golf school ends its fourth annual run with a final session for women and girls at the Charleston Golf driving range in South Ruffmer. Johnny Jayvis will lead instructions and invited attendees who have not yet reported are urged to attend.

the Gazette Charleston Golf Driving Range South Ruffmer Johnny Jayvis

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