Joie Ray Reflects On Mile Speed And Old Battles
Joie Ray, famed U S Olympic star, says today’s milers reach speeds he never faced but notes the era lacked the fierce rivalries he did not have to press him. He recalls his Antwerp 1920 and Paris 1924 Olympic runs and his 1925 mile mark of 4 12, shadowed by tendon troubles and aging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joie Ray
U. S
Tole
Antwerp
Belgium
Paris
Jack Mahan
Amsterdam
Joie
Boston
Long
Bill Tiiden
Babe Ruth
Bobby Jones
Walter Hagen
Gene Sarazen
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Notable early athlete Jose recalls rugged path to greatness
A sickly youth named Jose grows into a world class athlete through self disciplined training. He credits his eight grade education and family duties for early hardships that later shaped his career and work ethic. He visits Charleston during summer, while his cousin Mrs. Richard Gresham hosts. The Rays family notes two granddaughters and seven grandchildren with two additional daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose
Richard Gresham
Charleston
Gary
Ind
Rays
Joie
Fourth of July plans headlined by J Homer Robinson
A public note highlights J Homer Robinson as the driving force behind Charleston area Fourth of July celebrations with help from City Recreation Director Bob Kresge. Events span playgrounds and a Watt Powell Park finale with athletic events, entertainment, and fireworks as organizers promote safe holiday activities for about 3 000 workers and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Homer
Squat) Robinson
Robbie
Bob Kresge
Watt Powell Park
Bill
Recreational Activities Association
DuPont
Copenhaver
J. Homer Robinson
Minneapolis
Omaha
Toledo
Louisville
Denver
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Charleston
Pet
Winfield Horse Show Reslated for Sunday
The Winfield Volunteer Fire Department’s horse show, postponed from last Sunday due to rain, will be held at 1:30 p m this Sunday at the Winfield Athletic Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Horse Show
Winfield
Winfield Volunteer Fire Department
Winfield Athletic Field
Senators Fall 4-0 as Burnette No-Hits Charleston
Charleston loses 4-0 to the Denver Bears at Watt Powell Park. Wally Burnette fires a three-hitter for Denver and earns his seventh win. Charleston drops 10 of 14 to the Bears this season and President Danny Menendez hints at personnel changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Hardman
Sports Eaiter
the Gazette
Charleston Senators
Watt Powell Park
Wally Burnette
Denver Bears
Indianapolis
Senators
Bears
American Association
Danny Menendez
Burnette
Clyde Vollmer
Forest Smith
Willie Powell
Havana
Denver
Jim Fridley
Powell
Fridley
Marvin Throneberry
Ron Northey
Charleston
Tose
Plews
Dick Tettlebach
Luke Eastier
Mary Throneberry
Stell
Len Johnston
Tettlebach
Unite
Throneberry
Vito Valentinetti
Don Larsen
Denver AB EH
Plewa
Michardson
Retteleaeh I Titonebergerry Ib
Johnson ¢ Burnette
Als
Charles
ADR
Johnston Cf
Ivanez
Vollmer
Northey H
Smith
Hattey
Torpey
Charleaton K
Held
Richardson
Freese Traded From Pirates to Hollywood Stars
The Pittsburgh Pirates sent third baseman George Freese to the Hollywood Stars of the Pacific Coast League in exchange for pitcher Lino Donoso. Ben Wade also goes to Hollywood while Gene Freese stays with the Pirates at second base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Wheeling
W. Va
Pirates
George Freese
Hollywood Stars
Ben Wade
Hollywood
Lino Donoso
Gene Freese
Orioles Sell Byrd to Chisox in midseason deal
Baltimore on June 15 announced righthander Harry Byrd was sold to the Chicago White Sox for an undisclosed cash sum exceeding the $10,000 waiver price. Byrd had a 3-2 record in 14 games with an ERA of 4.57 after eight starts and one complete game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Harry Byrd
New York Yankees
Chicago
White Sox
Paul Richards
Byrd
Orioles
Gene Woodling
Cleveland
Billy Cox
Dave Pope
Wally
Westlake
Seixas Trabert Lose in London Doubles Step
In London Wimbledon action on June 15 the top U.S. doubles duo Tony Trabert and Vic Seixas were eliminated by Italian pair Orlando Sirola and Nicola Pietrangeli with 6-4 6-4. Hamilton Richardson beat Bob Perry to reach the singles quarter-finals as four Australians advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
America
U.S
Tony Trabert
Vic Seixas
Orlando Sirola
Nicola Pietrangeli
Hamilton Richardson
Giel scores first Giants win to beat Cubs 7 2
Reliefer Paul Giel, ex Minnesota star, earned his first major league victory as the Giants rallied for five runs in the ninth to defeat the Chicago Cubs 7 2. Giel started the big ninth with a two base hit and drove in the decisive run as Dee Fondy misplayed a routine roller later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Paul Giel
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Giants
Giel
Minnesota
Cub
Paul Minner
Jim Hearns
Bob Hofman
Dee Fondy
Cubs
Jim Davis
Hal Jeffcoat
Minner
New York
Baker
Olaackeoman
King of J
Banks
Upondy
U Cooper
Davis
Jeffcomt
Totate
Westrum
Hearn
Williams
Jeffcoat
Holman
Lockman
Thompson
Mays
Harris
Glel
Jackson
King
E— Muewer
Willams
Fondy
RBI
Hanks
Dark
Mueller
Giel Marris
S—Hearn
Mikati
Gordon
Raumholtz
Maya
Reds Down Dodgers 5-2 Behind Minarcin's Eight Inning Bid
Cincinnati Redlegs horned Brooklyn 5-2 as rookie pitcher Rudy Minarcin held the Dodgers to two runs through eight innings. Junior Gilliam homered in the ninth to spark a late threat, but Minarcin finished strong for the win, while Bell drove in three with a single, double and homer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Gus Bell
Cincinnati Redlegs
Brooklyn Dodgerstraight
Rudy Minarcin
Junior Gilliam
Bell
Reds
Carl Erskine
Bobby Adams
Minarcin
Dodgers
Gilliam
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brooklyn
Cincinnati AB HO
Qittam
Templeth
Reese
Adabliskhll
Snider
O/Klusskiib
Cam'a'iane
Post
Amotos
Hodges
O\Burgesse
DO Rob
t/Adams
Furillo
M'Minas
Brakine
Omin'reinp
Spooner
aNewe
Diloak
Yolais
Sth
Newcombe
Hrookly
Vccacsessceeeeres
Olillam
Hoak
Kluszewski
Burgess
E—Erskine
Rbi-Bell
Adame
Adama
Hr—Bell
Gillam
A McMillan
Temple
Klussewski
Berskine Minercin
So—Erskine
Btinarcin
Ho—Ersking
Butters
R-Ererakins
To Erskine
U—Donatelli
Dixch
Gorman
Cardinals Beat Pirates 7-3 as Power Hits Spark Victory
Red Schoendienst Bill Virdon and Sally Hemus homered for five Cardinal runs. Paul LaPalme relieved to close late rally and St Louis pulled away in the eighth, defeating Pittsburgh 7-3 in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Louis
Red Schoendienst
Bill Virdon
Sally Hemus
Paul LaPalme
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
St. Louis
Virdon
Stan Musial
Pittsburga St, Louis
Pittsburga St, Louis Abhoa Abiloa
Hemuridb
Cot
Stepsnse
Ff Freese2b
Moonce
Mejingle
O/Busishth
Longib
Ol Virdon
Grastns
Msen'd'atab
JBOD
Orepakiie
Patsone
Sarnic
Friend
Boyerse
O’brien
QiArroyop
King
LaPalmep
Ath
Elleburgh
Freese
Hemua
Pbmusial
Yvirdon
Schoendienst
Boyer
LaPalme
Af—Peterson
Long
Mesias
Hemus
Sehgendienss
Musial
E. O'Brien
Schoerdienst
Bonthern
DP Grost
Longs
Peter
Bayer and
Pittsburgh
Louis
Priend
Dm Hardie
Eddie Braunton
Guy
soSfriend
Arroyo
Lagan
Bob Brown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hardman
Ray
Joie, Ray
Menendez
Chisex
Etro Glenmore
Glenmore Distilleries Company
Kentucky
Glenmore
Antony
Seixas and
Trabert
Pony League
Ah Charivales
Dalbert Riaa
Wayne Robertson
Pat Mahoney
Hraven—Williams
Sin
Paul Giel Hmurls
Mickey Vernon
The
Cardinals
Redlegs
Cincinnat
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
St Louis
Kansas
Cat É Detroi
Washington
Brooklye
Detroit
Batimore Ee
Njj
Loes
Ve. Uxhi
Dickson
Buhl
Monzant
Hacker
St. Louie
Law
Haddix
Lemon
Brobbs
Porterfield
Pierce
Johnson
Lary
Byree
Kansas City
Boatom
Nixon
Mroat
Mos
TD Kroxer
Donnie Boyd
Gary Phillipa
Vic Green
Jeff Harp
Payne Tebe Tesler
Kroger— Grubb
Boyd
Mossem Ualrya
Baundera
Elmore
Thurt
Purity—Cunningham
Tobel i
Aces
Bob Scott
Gene Potter
Harjee Potter
Don Jarvis
Jerry Mischaux
Jerry Edwards
Aci
Skippy Rouarceu
Acts
Allstate
Blackwall
Sears, Roebuck and CO
Kanawha Blvd
DIAL
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!