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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1944
Page
14
New York report questions USGA ability to resume national tournaments after the war as privately sponsored events gain momentum. It notes war service gaps weaken contenders and compares to baseball’s wartime scheduling, arguing a wartime champion could represent the era.
The Gazette announces the 13th annual City-Wide golf championship at Meadow Brook with summer rules. Qualifying starts Saturday, entry fees due before rounds, and finals set for Sunday in two 18-hole sessions. Notables include Earl Jones Mike O Connor John Chenoweth Gap Carper and Rene Stone.
Meadow Brook players read the field for the 13th City-Wide event led by Roy Blizzard who won last year and seeks a third title. Gay Carper is favored after a 66 at Fear while Ike Koenig praises Cabell Farms work as Jones misses his 12th appearance.
In Cincinnati, Bucky Walters extends his mound edge as Woody Williams drives in the decisive two runs in the 11th inning. Cincinnati Reds topple Pittsburgh Pirates 3 2 after rain delays, with Williams delivering the game winning hit and Walters recording his 10th win.
Ambiguous OCR fragment lists league results and standings for the American League. Mentions teams such as Washington and Philadelphia with possible game outcomes or scores. No clear event dates or complete team names.
Danny Murtaugh, ex major leaguer with the Buckley Gunners, recounts a Texas league incident. He describes an umpire ruling a bad third strike, his temper, and a bat thrown about 90 feet in the air. The umpire warned the $25 fine as the bat landed far away, but he made a remarkable diving catch that saved the money.
A scrambled note lists probable pitchers for American and National League games including Laule, Sarde, and Ebens in low key matchups. It mentions Chicago Cleveland Boston New York Philadelphia and other teams with partial player names like Weintraub Doerr and Mockett, highlighting scheduling and status of big three tests.
Walter Johnson former Washington Senator will pitch a few innings in the annual Shriners versus Knights of Columbus game in Wichita Kansas on June 25.
The article argues that top outfielders need strong batting and fielding, citing Smead Jolley and George Puccinelli as examples of good hitters with weak gloves. It stresses overhand throws, rifle low throws, and long throws to reach the catcher or baseman. It advises ready stance, eye on batter, and a crouched infielder like position to anticipate the ball.
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