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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1926
Page
10
The New York Giants edged Cincinnati Reds 4 to 3 as Paul Fistence drove in the winning run with two outs in the ninth. McQuillan started, Donohue, Davies, and McClain pitched, with Chick Davies finishing to protect the lead.
A June meeting of Molganton alumni urged the state education board to withdraw West Virginia University from a regional athletic conference. The resolution claimed continued participation harms athletic development and that intercultural athletic ties must be voluntary and formed by those involved.
George Kelly, famed fireman of the field, shows versatility at second base after Frisch’s injury. He hits two homers in a game and earlier tallies three big swings at the Cubs and the Hodak to set club records. Rochester 1919 and 1926 July games highlight his power and all around value.
Dodgers beat the Cardinals 8 to 5 in Brooklyn as Harman and Foe Ax homer and McGraw’s pitching held strong. A triple play in the seventh inning aided the defense while St. Laura and other details remain unclear.
In a tense late inning comeback the Detroit club erupted for four runs in the eighth to topple Boston 8 to 7. Ruffing started for the Red Sox, left with two outs in the eighth as Detroit capitalized on walks and errors to plate the decisive runs.
In a tense 12 inning game at Huanon, Sharon edged Eskdale 4 to 3. Thompson led with four hits, Rae McLaughlin and Tom Wilson each doubled and singled, while Hakdale pitchers turned with two double plays and a triple play by Sharon in the 12th.
Huntington June 14 Cadlatie the world's fastest horse has been nominated for the Raceland Derby at Mecaland Ky near hare on June 17. Many horses have been nominated including Rayonbagrage Canter Encotlection and others. The Raceland meet opens July 6 and runs through July 21.
The Lenton Braves, powered by singles from Ban croft Mann and High and Brown’s triple, score three in the fifth to beat RUCS 3 to 2. Benton started strong for eight innings before a miscue in the ninth. Mogruke came in to finish.
Keeney of the Pyrthing Brighte hurled a one hit RAMA against Gates Paint atora boys at Armor Park last night and lost 1 0. The game ended in the third frame due to rain after Pyrthing had taken a third turn at bat. Gates tallied in the seventh when Donally walked and Morrison scored on a sacrifice fly by Lone.
Cleveland wins three straight against Philadelphia and seven of nine vs eastern clubs to move into a second- place tie. Leaven lost control in the fourth, three straight runs flow before his replacement. Final score shows Cleveland ahead with a 59 to 52 type line.
Gauley Bridge defeated Kanawha City 8 to 1 Sunday. Bra on of Gauley Bridge starred on the mound allowing two hits through the game. Kanawha City’s batters Sam Sunday Brown and Waller faced Gauley County pitchers Duckworth Lane and Watley listed among players.
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National League results show St Louis at 26 wins, Chicago 26, Brooklyn 35, Boston 2 440, New York 4 27, Philadelphia 8 19, with Pittsburgh 560. American League standings list New York leading with 40 16, Cleveland 31 36, Chicago 26 336, Philadelphia 4 4 0, Detroit 30 483, St Louis 22 35, and Milwaukee 91.
Carbide and Carbon beat the Knights of Columbia 3 to 0 at Canawhe City Park after rain halted the game in the fourth. Hart, Wooten, and Higgingbotham produced all three runs with a sequence of hits and a wild throw. Nayleas made two grandstand catches for Carbide. Bonwell pitched a one-hitter through innings. Beora relieved for Columbia.
Promoter Humbert Pugury announced the night heavyweight title bout between Paul Berlenbach and the Carpentier-Loughren winner may be held at Palo Grounds in mid July, after an initial June 22 date. Dan Hickey of Taylor and Gunnin offered a $50,000 warrantee for the title bout. The report cites Philadelphia promoters and various boxing results from the era.
June 14 Morgantown West Virginia college town clears out as exams finish and seniors graduate. Ira Rodgers football coach urges 152 squad candidates to work at pick and shovel jobs this summer ahead of a three week training camp plan. University officials expect large summer enrollment as athletes scatter home and summer work begins.
Handley Conn O. Athletic association trounced St Albans railroaders in the first game of a three game set. Handley scored six runs in the first inning while St Albans made one run on five hits. Conners Watera and Hythe led Handley with solid hitting and pitchers Hundley Green and EBA kept St Albans hitters at bay.
New York June 14 Jarry Grob former middleweight champion must keep Frank XH Mason as manager. A Supreme Court injunction bars Grob from engaging any other manager until his two year contract expires. The contract alleges Mason forged Grob s signature but Justice Guy upheld Mason after affidavits on both sides.
St. Louis Browns defeated the New York Yankees 7 to 2 as Pennock struggled early. Babe Ruth hit his 22nd homer but left the game after injuring his knee in the second inning, while Beall and the Browns combined for a strong early lead.
Cubs win game 1 against the Phillies in Philadelphia as five home runs power the scoring. Wrightstone, Thicke Stephenson, and Wile son lead with multiple round trippers. pitching and defense pace the Cubs to a 14 7 victory.
Morgantown June 14 Wart Virginia university alumni baseball team led 6 innings but the varsity surged with a seventh inning rally scoring seven runs to win 16 to 12. Latty Barron started on the mound for the alumni and allowed only three hits in five innings. Peter Nu gent and Phil Mow homered and Rodgers hit a long homer in the ninth as coach Redfern belted his first homer with two aboard.
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