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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1946

Page

5

City-Wide golf semifinals set after tense matches

Veteran players Murray Eastman Blizzard and Johnson Beach reach the semifinals of the Gazette's 15th annual City-Wide championship at Meadow. Murray defeated Herlihy 3 and 4 to face Eastman, while Johnson beat Tincher 2 and 1. Bennett and others advance in the consolation bracket.

Murray Eastman Blizzard Johnson Beach Darrell Harless the Gazette Meadow Gordon Murray Jong Chamaion J. J. Heriihy Sten Eastman Earl Bennett Roy Bliseard Bill Summerfield K. Johnson Ray Tincher Eastrean Herlihy Bennett Johnson Lastman Parante

Pirates President denies Terry buying the Pirates

Pittsburgh June 14 William E Benswanger said reports former New York Giants manager Bill Terry was interested in buying the Pirates are untrue The last contact with Terry was a Christmas card Benswanger noted Terry often used Hotel New Yorker as his headquarters and last saw him at the World Series in Detroit last fall He would consider offers only if they were good business while he attends finals in Detroit

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates William E. Benswanger New York Giant Bill Terry Buccog Pittsburgh National Leaguers New York Benswanger New Yorker Detroit Benawh Feeals Dremonit Detroit Tigers Pirate

Eastern All Stars Beat Midwest 6 to 2 at Fenway Park

Eastern All Stars defeated the Midwest by six to two in an interregional game at Fenway Park. Dan Perimueter of City College of New York doubled with two on base, driving in El Johnson of West Chester, Pa., to seal the win in the fifth inning as three pitchers held the opposition to five hits.

Boston Weil Mid-West Fenway Park Dan Perimueter City College New York Wasi el Johnson Waet Chester

Picard Leads From Behind at National Open Golf

The National Open in Cleveland features Henry Picard trailing but close behind leader Frank Black, with Lew Worsham and Herman Barron tied for pace. Spectators saw Joe Exar of Clearmont display a keen eight iron shot while Benny Hogan drew cheers for his top money winnings and engaging personality as the gallery notes Canterbury work and Tris Speaker browses the scene.

Cleveland Henry Picard Frank Black Charleston Frank Thanka Sen Et Ee Lew Worsham Bethesda Heweener Herman Barron White Plains N. Y Jimmy Thomson Lew Barron Taquirer Virginia Qld Walter Hagen Joe Kirkwood Kaniwha Country Club Kirkwood Kirkwoodd Joe Exar Clearmont Okla Benny Hogan Land Joe Royal Canterbury Tris Speaker Maynard Wright

US Girls Halt Briton Netters at Wimbledon Opener

American Wightman Cup team opened at Wimbledon with a 3 0 lead as Pauline Belz and Margaret Osborne, and Betz with Doris Hart won in straight sets. Betz also defeated England’s Jean Nicoll Bostock 6 2 6 4, Osborne beat Kay Stammers Menzies 6 3 6 2, and Hart teamed with Betz to beat Passingham and Lincoln 8 1 6 3. Tomorrow’s schedule features Louise Brough and Osborne in singles and doubles matches as the U S eyes a seven-match sweep.

Wimbledon England America Sunshine Girls California Florida Britain Pauline Belz Margaret Osborne Miss Betz Doris Hart United States Forest Hilla Misé Betz U. S Jean Nicoll Bostack Miss Osborne Kay Stammers Menzies Cour Miss Hart Betty Passingham Molly Lincoln Louise Brough Beverly Hills Calif Joan Curry San Francisco Hostack Miss Bee Los Angeles Menzies Misses Brough Oxborne Bostock Mary Whitmarsh Halford

Coaching School Slated for Kent

More than 160 coaches from high school college and pro ranks will attend Kent State university 11 day coaching school starting Monday under A N Bo McMillin of Indiana and Harold Anderson of Bowling Green. Football and basketball instruction will cover fundamentals formations and defenses with Kent State players used to demonstrate. Films of recent collegiate games will be shown as a feature of the clinic.

Kent, O Kent State University A. N Bo) McMillin Indiana Harold Anderson Bowling Green McMiltin Indiana Hoosiers Bowling Green State W University Trevor Rees

East Team Wins AllStar Baseball Clash at Fenway Park

East team defeats Midwest 6-2 in the intercollegiate all star game at Fenway Park. The winning staff allowed five hits as Dan Perlmutter of City College of New York doubled with two on and scored on a grounder by Ed Johnson of West Chester Teachers. John Fox of West Virginia played shortstop and made two plays but went hitless in two at bats.

Boston Mid-West Fenway Park Dan Perlmueter City College of New York Fd Johnson West Chester John Fox West Virginia

Assault Eyes Dwyer Stakes at Aqueduct as favorite

New York June 14 Assault, three year old money winner in major races, will start as odds on favorite in the Dwyer Stakes at Aqueduct. King Ranch star Assault carries top weight of 126 pounds for the mile and a quarter race worth 50 100 added, aiming to surpass Gallant Fox's three year old earnings record. Trainer Max Hirsch reports a strong workout on a slow track, with Lord Boswell viewed as the main challenger likely second choice.

New York Robert Kleberg Aqueduct Racetrack King Ranch Star Gallant Fox Gallant, Fox Dwyer Max Hirach Bold Verture Hirsch Aseault Maine Chance Farm Lord Boswell Kleberg

Daily Mail Wills Errors Doom Gazette In Charleston League Loss

In a Charleston Junior league game at Christy field Daily Mail defeated The Gazette 17 to 1. Key players included Hill and Harvey for the Daily Mail and Levers, Keener, Venelli, Davis, Snyder for the Gazette with multiple runs batted in.

Daily Mail Gazette Eartier Charleston Christy Field Hill Harvey Levers Keener A- Venelli Davis Snyder

Tigers Triumph as Trucks Stifles Senators in Open Stand

Detroit's Virgil Trucks earned his third straight win, scattering seven Washington hits and fanning 10 as the Tigers beat the Senators 6 to 2 to grab third place in the AL. Eddie Lake homered for Detroit, with three more runs in the sixth inning. Washington’s Stan Spence hit his 6th and 7th homers in his first two at bats, but the rally ended there.

Detroit Tigers Washington Senators Virgil Trucks Tigers Washington Detroit Stan Spence Nats Eddie Lake Mickey Haetner Marino Fioretti Hank Greenberg Ray Cullenbine Jimmy Bloodwerkvas Trucks Sinle

US Cuppers Open Davis Cup Lead in St Louis

In St Louis on June 14 Frankie Parker defeated Ampon 3-0 and Billy Talbert beat Amado Sanchez 6-1 6-3 6-0 giving the United States a 2-0 lead in the American zone Davis Cup ties. Doubles Pinning Talbert and Gardnar Mulloy face Ampon and Cesar Carmona tomorrow. Mexico beat Canada in Montreal to set up a US Mexico final.

ST. Louis Felicitimo Ampon Frankie Parker Tenis Parkers Billy Tabler U.S Amado Sanlehex Talbert Gardnar Mulloy Ampan Cesar Carmona Parker Ampon Strash Twolley Sanchez Smatch Canada Montreal Mexico Vega Brothers Armando and Holanda Laird Watt Brendan “Macken

LaMotta and Edgar Battle to Ten-Round Draw in Detroit

LaMotta of the Bronx and Jimmy Edgar of Detroit fought ten rounds to a draw before 15 000 fans at University of Detroit Stadium. Referee Sam Hennessey ruled even as one judge favored LaMotta and the other Edgar, drawing boos from the crowd who felt LaMotta won.

Bernuw Re—Sakes LaMotta Bronx N.Y Jimmy Edgar Detroit University of Detroit Sam Hennessey LaMotta Edgar

Conn Plans to Box Heavy Champ All the Way

Greenwood Lake reports Billy Conn in top shape as he trains to box Joe Louis in the title bout. Louis eases into camp, eating well and resting, while Conn outlines a six round plan for tomorrow then four more rounds. Joe’s cook Bill Bottoms says Louis is stronger and should retain the crown.

Conn Greenwood Lake Billy Conn Louis Joe Louis Pompton Lakes N. J Billy Bily Conn Yankee Stadium Aymoat Funel Joe Is Joe William Bill Bottoms Hottoms Bottoms Chicago Louis Summons

Hogan and Ghezzi Lead Open With 140s At Canterbury

Ben Hogan shot 68 in round two to post 140 total, tied for lead with Vic Ghezzi who recorded 72 and 68 respectively. Lawson Little, Byron Nelson, Ed Oliver, and Sam Snead remain within striking distance as top contenders at the 46th United States Open halfway mark.

Cleveland Vaterai Brigade Ben Hogan Vic Ghezzi Exhibiors Hogan Canterbury Gheazzi Ghezzi Lawson Little Little Henry ‘Eichoff Fenn College Clareland Henry Eichoff Nelson Oliver Byron Nelson Ed (Porky) Oliver Steve Kovach Pittsburgh Steel Worker Sam S Parks Smead Sam Snead Lloyd Mangrim Los Angeles Herman’Barron White Brains N.Y Henry. Ransom Houston Henry Picard Jimmy Bernaret Elsworth Vines Chicago Leland Gibson Kansas City Toney Penna Cincinnati Snead Mike Turnese White Plains

Jo Jo White Named Manager of Seattle Rainiers

Jo Jo White, a slow-talking fast-running former major league outfielder, is named manager of the Seattle Rainiers of the Pacific Coast League. Seattle officials announced after a three-way deal that sent BN Ramsey from Boston Braves to Sacramento for White, replacing Bill Skiff who was released after a five plus year tenure. White previously played for Detroit, then Phoenix Athletics in 1942, Cincinnati Reds, and later. Elk Ridge seeks Sunday games. contact Bob Hoffman at Montgomery Park or Elk Ridge.

Seattle Syne Joyner Jo-Jo)White Majore Lesgue Seattle Rainiers Dicker BN. Ramsey Boston Braves Sacramento White Ramsey Bill Skiff Detroit Philadelphia Athletics Cincinnati Reds

Championship golf final winds through tight chase

Furgel from Detroit shoots into contention after a par tough early, leaving sixty four players to chase the best scores as Graig Wood wins the prewar style final with 78 75 153. Notables like Gene Sarazen fall short by a stroke, continuing a long streak of near misses since 1920.

Wag Graig Wood Johnny Farrell Gene Sarazen Gore Sarazen

Class D Club Signs Bonura in Thibodaux Debut

Zeke Bonura, a former major leaguer with the White Sox Senators and Giants, plans his Class D debut Friday for Thibodaux against Alexandria in a home game. He spoke of returning to semi pro roots, noting a $3,000 rest of season pay and his long road through minor and military service.

New Orleans Jung Zeke Bonura Tam Nent Thido~ Daux Bonura Chicago White Sox Washington Senators New York Giants Zeke Minneapolis Ths Bonuta Mike Kelly New Orleans Thibodaux Alexandria Thibodeng

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