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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1944

Page

15

War Loop Games Highlight Charleston Baseball Tonight

Two first division teams clash as Carbide meets DuPont at Kanawha Park and U S Rubber faces Monsanto at Nitro. Both games feature strong lineups and subplot battles for position behind Visco se and the league leaders.

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Batting Said Continued From Page 14

The article urges quick response to fly balls and proper judgment to avoid wind effects and late adjustments. It argues the National Open prize money should not be raised by commercialism, noting the USGA won’t do so and that prestige should suffice despite pros valuing large cash prizes.

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Hughson Hurls Ninth Victory as Red Sox Win

Boston Red Sox beat Philadelphia 5 to 1 for their ninth straight win as Tex Hughson earned the victory. The Sox bunched six hits, scoring two in the first two innings and a late sixth inning surge included Bob Johnson’s fourth homer. Hughson held the Athletics to six hits, lifting Boston within a half game of the idle St Louis Browns.

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Tradition Versus Prize Money in National Open Debate

The piece argues the National Open's enduring tradition outweighs rising prize money. It notes pros seek exhibitions and endorsements beyond winnings while USGA maintains amateur control, warning others may not sustain a national amateur event.

Twelve Champions to Defend Titles in AAU Meet

National AAU senior track and field championships spread over June 17 and 18 at Randall's Island face at least 12 title defenses. Veterans and new stars contend across sprints, hurdles, jumps, throws, and the 3000-meter walk in a weekend of Army and Navy competition benefiting infantile paralysis research.

New York Randall's East River National Foundation For Army Air Forces Aid Society Army Emergency reHet Fund Dan Ferris National Aau Army Gunder Haege Sweden Gil Dords Boston Harold Davis Charley Parker San Antonio Tex Parker Ens Cornelus Warmerdam Corp Pete Watkins Ft. Sam Houston Dave Albritton Ohio State Sgt Joshua Williamson Camp Holabird Billy Christopher Camp Lejeune N. C Henry Dreyer New York A. C Hugh S. Cannon Navy Tompkinsville Frank Berst Martin Biles San Francisco Olympic Club James Wilson Maccabi Greece

Cards Sign Pitcher From Georgia To Cardinals

June 15 report that 1 year old former University of Georgia pitcher Render Hill, from Greenville Georgia, signed Wednesday by Tubby Walton scout for the St. Louis Cardinals. Hill will be sent to Johnson City Tennessee of the Appalachian League. He holds a medical discharge from the army.

Atlanta Render Hill University of Georgia Tubby Walton St. Louis Cardinals Hill Greenville Johnson City Tenn Walton Army

Indians Triumph 13th Inning Upset Detroit 3 2

Paul O'Dea delivered a clutch 13th inning single driving in Cris Hockett for a 3 2 Cleveland win over Detroit. Starter Trout absorbed the loss for Detroit after nine hits while Joe Heving earned the victory for Cleveland.

Cleveland Paul O'Dea Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers O'Dea Cris Hockett Paul Trout Tigers Joe Heving Indians

Pro Clem Weichman Resigns as Logan Pro

Logan announces the resignation of Clem Weichman a longtime Logan Country Club professional since 1934 and four time West Virginia open golf champion effective immediately He will become pro at Elyria and Portmouth clubs and is a Cincinnati native who previously worked at Ports mouth club He won Bluefield state open in 1939 and retained the title in subsequent years until 1943.

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Pirates Edge Reds In 9th Inning 1-0 Victory

Bob Eliott delivered a ninth inning single driving in the winning run as the Pirates edged the Reds 1 0 in Cincinnati. Tommy De La Cruz pitched well for Cincinnati, but a walk and a force play set up Eliott's game winning hit. Pirates left three on base while Reds stranded seven with eight hits, but no offense after the seventh.

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Ghezzi Opens Lead in New York Red Cross Golf Tourney

Sgt Vic Ghezzi from Deal New Jersey fired a five under par 67 in the first round at Wykagyl on the New York Red Cross tournament, edging Byron Nelson by two strokes and seizing a two shot lead after a rain affected day. Nelson posted 69 while others struggled on the 6 1 12 yard layout.

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