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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1944

Page

11

Chick Evans Eyes Chance In Chicago Victory National

Chicago, June 13. Chick Evans, 53 and a long-time Edgewater member, prepares for the Victory National championship to be held near Chicago June 2 to July 2. He aims for a 70 single round and a 272 total, hoping to add to his 1916 National Open and Amateur wins while facing stars like Wood, McSpaden, Byrd, and Nelson.

Chicago Chick Evans Edgewater Golf Club Chicago Victory Edgewater Evans Craig Wood Jaz McSpaden Sammy Byrd Byron Nelson Finks

Browns Rally In Ninth To Edge White Sox

The St. Louis Browns, leaders, rallied in the ninth inning after a White Sox fielding collision. A bunt error and timely hits by Kreevich, McQuinn, and Christman produced three runs, giving Kramer the win as Lopat struggled in relief. Hal Trosky contributed a pinch double for Chicago, while Umpire Hubbard ejected Sox manager Jire Dykes.

Chicago St. Louis Browns Chicago White Sox Wally Moses Roy Schalk Schalk Ellis Clary Brownies Mike Kreevich George McQuinn Mark Christman Jack Kramer Gene Moore Christman George Caster Chilcagoans Hal Trosky Jire Dykes White Sox Cale Hubbard Sox St Louis Cblcage al Abe Gutsve Lincomen Rt M'gnonth Tucker Steph'ns pHodgin If Demarée DO Carnety Wy Moore Rt Dicharke Byrv Hayworthe Kramet Smaltber Etary Ditrosky Kramer Dor Maltzberger St. Los Jj Lopat Maltzberger Lopat Lopst Um— piren—Hubbard Bevry Jones Time

Catcher Techniques and Advice From a Baseball Guide

The passage explains catcher duties focusing on footwork for throwing, blocking low pitches, and fielding. It stresses psychological support for pitchers, studying batters, and adapting communication to each pitcher's temperament to maintain control and confidence on the mound.

Schalb Enoug Seay

South Charleston Junior League Managers Meet Tonight

An important meeting of South Charleston Junior League softball managers is set for tonight at 7:30 at the recreation center. Reports say two forfeits were recorded yesterday in the circuit by the team named Poate.

South Charleston South Charleston Recreation Center Poate Charleston Lions and Springs

West Hurls 2 Hitter To Beat Carbide 1-0

Carl West pitched a two hitter to defeat Carbide 1-0 at Owens Mill Diamond as Ford, Bacon and Davis rose. West struck out 13 Carbide batters with Thurman Painter catching for the first time, while Corky Cornelius took the loss after a solid effort. Carbide led the league with their strong offense prior to this setback.

Ford Bacon Davis New Heights Owens Millnois Carl West Chemists West Thurman Painter Corky Cornelius

Baseball Scores From National League and Other Games

Fragmentary sports results show Brooklyn defeating New York 9 to 4, with unclear innings. Mentions Cleveland and St. Louis, Chicago, and Washington in night games, plus scattered pitcher or batter notes.

Phil Detreh Clevels St. Louis i Chicare New York Warhington National League Brooklyn Clacinantl Howton Prelinger Chiengs St. Laws

Probable Pitchers and Matchups Across Major Leagues

Probable pitchers listed for several games across leagues include Chicago versus Si Lawid Derrh with Cooper and Weldman selections, Brooklyn at Newport featuring Gregor versus Weldman, Boston at Philadelphia with Bateeth opposing Barrett, and Pittsburgh at Cincinnati with One teamasier or Sewell against Wale ters. Amstiian League games show Detroit at Cleveland with Trent and Newhouser Kennedy Smith, and New York at Wai Berow with Wea Bt. Lous at Chicago features Muempbrtes and Patier.

Teagve Chicago Derrh Par Cooper Brooklyn Newport Gregor Weldman Boston Philadelphia O. Bateeth B. Barrett Pittsburgh Clnetnsil Sewell Wale Ters Detroit Cleveland Trent Newhouser Kennedy Smith Christopher Hamlin Ve. Judd New York Wai Berow Wea Lous Chicag We. Muempbrtes Aight Patier

Doerr Homers As Bosox Win

Boston defeats Philadelphia 7 to 2 in twilight game as Bobby Doerr hits his season fourth homer. Joe Cronin draws three walks and a sacrifice, Red Sox win sixth straight. Woody Wheaton allows three hits as Athletics held to eight hits.

Boston Joe Cronin Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Athletics Cronin Bobby Doerr Jesse Flores Woody Wheaton Athletics Wheaton Sockers Roy Partee Philadelphia Abe Oaarh Garriz Buener White Tox Estalein Hayes Co Yndonnson Sievert Iv O Deerr Halwe O Simmons OlPartee Keli Do Busch MH Oto Flores Wheaten

West Virginia Arrests for Fish Rules Violations

The conservation commission reported about 100 persons were arrested last month for violations of fish, game and forestry laws in West Virginia. Fines totaled $1,338 and costs were $265.19.

West Virginia Confereration Commission

Pirates Defeat Reds 3-2 in Rain Shortened Tilt

Pittsburgh Pirates beat Cincinnati Reds 3-2 in a five inning rain halted game. Key hits included doubles by Barrett Coleman and Lopez driving in all three runs in the fourth inning. Ray Starr earned the win, his first of the season, as Cincinnati stranded six runners and Pittsburgh left three on base.

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Dodgers Win Behind Three-Run Homer Heavy Hitters at Giants

Brooklyn power surprises New York as the Dodgers defeat the Giants 6 to 4. Bordagaray and Walker open the scoring, Medwick homers late for New York, while Head earns his second win. Final line shows strong Brooklyn offense delivering a decisive seventh inning push.

New York Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Stan Bordagaray Dixie Walker Howard Sotulis Hardie Lion Walker Behuliz Owen Umedwien Wee Blanky Treat Hel Beainski I/Reyes Uae Fischer Beward Jurree i Slosn Hausmann Et Oh Aera Bor Olmo A Walker Schults Benet Luby Medwick Walner Merr Bortagaray Schultz Sam Meyer Kerr Bedwick Olmo Cordusarar Sehn He Bote Sroulte Dautie Blonky Bohults Letton Co Brocki A. Talis Vlaches Mie Pischer Pall Seward Ain

Phillies and Braves Split doubleheader in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Phillies snapped a five game skid by splitting a two game set with the Boston Braves. The Phillies won the nightcap 8 to 7 after losing the opener 2 to 1. Nate Andrews and Ben Cardoni led a 13 hit effort in the second game as Luke LaPien belted two singles and two triples and Ron Northey hit a bases empty home run. Boston took the first game behind Jim Tobin, who went the distance. Tommy Holmes and others contributed in a high offense day for the Braves.

Phils Braves Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies Boston Braves Phillies Jim Tobin Nate Andrews Ben Cardoni Luke la Pien Ron Northey Boston Tobin Tommy Holmes

Softball League Warm-Up Games Planned at Glenwood Field

Warm-up games open the Charleston church softball league at Glenwood field with Asbury Methodist vs Trinity Lutheran on Thursday and Calvary Baptist vs Boyd Christian on Friday at 7 p.m. Dir Evans of the YMCA said the regular season starts next week and a first half schedule will be announced Sunday.

Charleston Church Glenwood Field Asbury Methodist Church Trinity Lutheran Calvary Baptist Boyd Christian Glenwood Dir Evans YMCA Enews

Wines Freed From Ration as Gin and Rum Drop

West Virginia liquor control commission reports eight domestic wines to be removed from the ration list tomorrow along with all gins rums and kummel. Wines include Don Juan apple Virginia Dare sweet red Dolly Madison light red Aroma De California dry red Virginia Dare white Dolly Madison white Aroma De California white and Aroma De California moderate white. Customers must present ration books for identification though no coupons detach. The change affects nearly all items except whisky brandy Southern Comfort and most domestic sweet wines and runs through June 30.

West Vir- Binia Liquor Control Commission Aroma de California Dolly Madison Aes

Andrew Thomas Gains In School Board Race

Andrew Thomas of Charleston leads Kanawha county school board race after a recount showing 11 048 votes to 2 492 for C R Morgan. Attorney general’s opinion limits nomination to district’s top candidate, with one holdover on the board. Recount covers about 25 Charleston precincts amid mis-tallies that shifted some votes to another candidate.

Andrew Thomas Charleston Kanawha County C. R. Morgan Attorney General's Office Elbert Conk Big Sandy Thomas’ Rote

Buicky Boy Captures Charles Town Feature

Charles Town June 13 Buicky Boy wins the feature race beating Pearson and Shank's Makana by a neck. It was the first start of Pilgue and paid $20.40 for a $2 bet. Jockey Patsy Grant rode 118 pounds top weight. Four and a half furlongs in 193-5, edging track record. Discretion, another Pearson and Shank entry, was fourth, followed by Palmetto and Post-War Style with Milk Chocolate third.

Charles Town Mra E.R Discretion Pearson and Shank Palmetto Atable G. G. Wauch

Charleston Air Force Gunner Receives Oak Leaf Air Medal

Mr and Mrs Steve Avis of 505 Glenwood Ave Charleston learned their son Staff Sergeant Robert L Davis engineer and top turret gunner on a South American air force Flying Fortress Jay the Europeatyaves has earned an oak leaf cluster to the Air Medal for meritorious achievement during heavy bombardment missions over continental Europe The decoration was conferred for his participation in those missions

Steve Avis Glenwood Av Charleston Robert L. Davis Jay Europe

Genealogical Society Meeting in Huntington Hosts Lunch

Representatives from historical societies patriotic groups and individuals attend a noon luncheon at the Daniel Boone hotel to organize a West Virginia genealogical society adopt a constitution and draft by laws. Will H Daniel Huntington presides.

Genealogical Society Daniel Boone Hotel West Virgina

City Wide Links Contd From Page 10 Sunday Qualifying

The qualifying ends Tuesday with match play following. Four classes include championship consolation first and second flight, with four Linksmen and 32 starting the championship division. The finals in the championship class occur over a 30 hole route Sunday in two sessions. Gay Carper, finalist last year, is a favorite alongside the tournament medalist. John Chenoweth, last year’s medalist, is now in service.

Gay Carper Roy Blizzard Louisville John Chenoweth

Health Director Dupuy Resigns Berkeley County Health Unit

Health Director H. Dupuy of Martinsburg has resigned as director of the Berkeley County health unit to enter private practice in Winchester. State health department officials announced yesterday.

H. Dupuy Martinsburg Haa Berkeley County Health Unit Wincheaster State Health Department

Pittsburgh Produce Market Report Shows Flat Demand and Mixed Livestock

June 13 and June 18 market notes from Pittsburgh show subdued produce demand with steady potato and onion pricing, and mixed livestock moves. Cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts are listed with ranges for grade and weight, reflecting a largely unchanged trend across categories.

Pittsburgh WFA Bliss Catolica Bliss North Gato Line Cobblers Missleaippl Biss

Butter and beef market and births in Charleston and Chicago

CHICAGO June 14. Butter prices steady and unchanged with current receipts noted. Livestock reports from Chicago indicate large unsold hogs, about 30,000 head, and mixed lamb sales with up to 28,000 total, prices varying by weight and quality. Birth announcements list several Charleston General Hospital births, naming families Denis Denn vt Ward, Robert Milant, and others with dates in June.

Mme T. O Ald Denis Denn Vt Ward Charleston Genaray Bop- Sint Te Atec William Garten Ward Robert’ Milant Venable Ay Nune Gene Withrow Qwenn Ahd McWard Billott Massey Av Charleaon Airs Gilmer Farley Nyhan Cherie Edaarblee J.P. Veughn Belle Cheriesten Robert D. Grifith Preaier Dune Ti

Transfers and property moves in Kanawha County deeds

A garbled list of transfers and property deeds shows multiple parties in Kanawha County exchanging interests. Names include Peters, Harrah, Crum, Jividen, Frame, East Dunbar, Bee s, Robinton, Prodell, Pur R., Nowlin, Shinn, Foster, Benson, and others. Parcels referenced include blocks and tracts in various townships, with notes of int erest and two jet transfers.

Winger Peters William Ih Institute Cley Edgar Harrah M. Irons Glenn Warley H. Crum He Crum Booth Charleston Tisha Smith Samari Layne Ad Frame Kanawha Realty Do Effie Jividen Jo East Dunbar Obert Hraden Adolph Bees Big Gandy A. Y Greenlee Anns Janes Nyro Beautey Biock B Hel Manor Ai O. Batley Cerpenter Wolf Pet Wolf Pet Branch, Inton. District, Pur R G. F. Robinton D.’ Thomas Arthur E. Prodell du Pont City Nowlin P. W. Shinn Bost 'Ood Parcel Tahten O. Es Foster J. Benson Rinder Apd Lot Clarence Benton Jeaunty

Leftist Unions Back Strike in Costa Rica

In SAN JOSE leftist unions within the Confederation of Costa Rican Workers backed a soda fountain strike led by the Catholic Rerum Novarum movement. Rev. Benjamin Nunez, head of the Rerum Novarum unions, pressed for higher salaries and improved working conditions amid political tension. The Bastille of Paris, completed in 1383, is referenced in context.

San Jose Costa Rica Fiua Catholic Labor Movement Rerum Novarum Confederation of Costa Rican Workers Benjamin Nunez

Buying Splurge Strikes Market

Optimism over an early end to the European war spurred a broad stock market rally. Volume topped 2,000,000 shares for the second time this year, with 2,390,820 shares changing hands as DuPont and Eastman Kodak led gains and major industrials reached postwar highs. Bond issues strengthened with rails favored. turnover totaled 10,413,400 dollars versus 9,017,100 the previous day.

Europe Stock Exchange DuPont Eastman Kodak Pepsi-Cola Continental Can Pullman Goodeyear Harvester Oliver Farm International Telephone Johns-Manville U. S. Rubber Delaware

Rent Regulations Revised by OPA

The Office of Price Administration announced three changes to eviction rules for purchaser occupancy. Changes allow some down payments to be borrowed, grant rent directors broader discretion on waiting periods under three months, and shift the waiting period start to the filing date rather than certificate issuance.

A. Carl Carey District Rent Executive Office of Price Administration

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