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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1924

Page

8

Steamer America Sails With Main Army of Athletes

The steamer America carries a large American athletic contingent to the world meet, landing at Cherbourg on June 24. An extensive group of athletes including boxers, wrestlers, fencers, and track stars will compete under the American Olympic Committee. Leadership, changes in personnel, and optimistic expectations frame the voyage to France.

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Get set for the greatest hot weather swimming sport

The notice promotes summer swimming with guidance to suit up now for the first dip. It highlights a special value on a men's three piece all wool suit in extra heavy quality, with a white shirt, blue trunks, and web belt, available in all sizes.

Braves Bombard Pirates in 9-4 Victory

Boston pitchers Cooper and Stone shone as the Braves defeated Pittsburgh 9 to 4 in the opener of the series. Five Pittsburgh hits included a two-run homer by Tierney and another by Burns, with Mann collecting two hits for the Pirates. Cooper allowed five runs in six innings while Stone pitched effectively in relief.

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Long Branch Beats Beards Fork Again In Spring Game

Long Branch defeated Beards Fork for the second time this season by a score of 5 to 4. Beards Fork led early with seven hits in the first two innings aided by defensive lapses. Johnson was relieved by Guy after the second frame and held Beards Fork to one more hit, then the locals forged a comeback as Beards Fork pitcher faced mounting pressure in the later innings.

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National League Scores and Upcoming Games

Yesterday Pittsburgh defeated Boston 4 to 0 while Cincinnati Brooklyn and Chicago beat Philadelphia 3 to 8. New York won 7 to 2 over St Louis. Today Pittsburgh meets Boston in two games Cincinnati faces Brooklyn Chicago plays Philadelphia and St Louis travels to New York.

Yeaterday Renalty Pittsburgh Boston Cincinnati, Brooklin Chicago Philadelphia New York St. Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Doulas

Detroit Tigers Shut Out Red Sox In Gracious Win

Detroit pitcher Stoner hurled a 3 0 victory over Boston as the Tigers limited the Red Sox to six scattered hits. Heilmann failed to reach base while two Detroit situational hits drove in runs. Boynton wasted a scoring opportunity in the eighth when Todt grounded out with the bases loaded. Score by innings was Boston 000 056 0. Detroit 108 4 9. Ferguson, Murray and Stoner pitched for Detroit with Bagster catching.

Detroit Stoner Boston Ted Sox Tigers Heilmann Nut Thirg Boyton Todt Foston Ferguson Murray Bagster

Simms Defeats Nuway Team 10-4 in Late Rally

Simms beat Nuway 10 to 4 yesterday at Armor Paris in a sensational Twight League last inning rally. Simms led 3-2, then surged with seven runs as Nuway managed two more. Pitchers Arehart and Kelso starred for Simms. Hasgarty and Chilton pitched for Nuway. Beards Fork visits Long Branch July 4, Ansted hosts June 4, Kingston June 22.

Simms Nuway Armor Paris Arehart Kelso Simmy Hasgarty Chilton Nown Johnson Nutter Beards Fork Long Branch Nathees Ansted Kingston K. HE Guy Johnson and Moore Warren Burgess

Giants Beat Cardinals in Opening Game of Series

New York June 15 Giants hit Bell and Dickerman hard and with steady pitching by Wille Nehf defeated St Louis 7 to 2 in the first game of the series. Lew Wilson, New York outfielder, collected a triple and two singles, scored two runs and drove in two more as the Giants struck early and held on for the win.

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Louisville lands giant moundman in major league deal

New York Nationals release Phehar Joseph Ovselgeor to Louisville club of the American Association to complete the winter range for Weyland Dean. The trade sends outfielders Stengel and Cunningham to New York from Roatan. About 40 species of the banana plant are noted.

New York New York Nationals Today Phehar Joseph Ovselgeor Luunaville Club American Association Iteder Weyland Dean Oeseiger Roatnn Outfelders Stengel and Cunningham

Grimes Hurls in Dodger Victory Over Cincinnati

Brooklyn pitcher Grimes delivered a sensational effort to power a 5 to 2 victory over the Reds. Hargrave returned to the Cincinnati lineup as Brooklyn rallied with four eighth inning singles, then held on with error-free defense. The game featured Grimes striking out several batters and a late stretch by Brooklyn to seal the win. The reading notes mention numerous batters and fielding actions, underscoring Grimes's grip on the mound and Brooklyn's decisive final scoring burst.

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American Association Yesterday's Results Card Summary

St Paul routed Louisville 47 to 3 while Louisville’s opponent scores included Milwaukee 4 and Columbus 4 with Toledo 16 and Minneapolis 4. Indianapolis hosted Minneapolis as Kansas City faced Columbus and Milwaukee met Toledo in today’s lineup.

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Benny Leonard Loses Belt Not In Fight

New York report states Benny Leonard the lightweight champion lost a diamond studded belt given by Taxi Rickard. The belt had been signed to his sister and placed in her shop display. a brick was thrown through the window last night and the belt valued at 3000 dollars was stolen.

New York Benny Leonard Taxi Rickard Renny Leonard

U S Girls Tennis Stars Sweep Roehampton First Round

The American women’s tennis squad, in England for the Roehampton Club Invitational, swept the opening round without a loss. Four players emerged victorious as the invaders claimed a dominant early lead in the tournament.

Associated Press Roehampton England Tennia Invaders

Indians Sprint Past Yankees to Tie Series, Ruth Walked Thrice

Cleveland completes a 4-2 ninth inning rally to beat New York 4 1. J Sewell Myatt Ellerbe and L Sewell drive in runs as Bush allows three earned hits through eight. Ruth walked three times as New York suffers another loss. In doubles at the tennis tourney Eleanora Sears falls to Miss Reckingham while Helen Wills advances in the singles.

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Baseball Scores and Next Day Matchups in the American League

Yesterday high notes include New York and Cleveland in a 2 0 game while Detroit beat Philadelphia 3 2 and St. Louis routed Washington 11 8. Chicago 3 dominated. Today schedule features Washington at Chicago Bulladelphia at St. Louis Boston at Detroit and New York at Cleveland.

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Local Man Placed on Athletic Board in West Virginia

Buckhannon West Virginia June 16 A notice by Herbert I. Smith former president of West Virginia Wesleyan College alumni and Wesleyan College Athletic board announces Paul M. Smith of Charleston named a member of the athletic board.

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KC Crew Defeats Lumbermen 2 to 1 in Tough Tilt

The Kansas City Crew edged the Charleston Lumber Camps 2 to 1 at Laidley Field. Beane and Be. Bartemus formed KC’s battery while Merkham and Hensley pitched for the Lumbermen. Scoring opened in the fourth as Charleston led 1-0 before KC answered with two runs in the next inning.

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Athletic board adds students from Terra Alta Buckhannon

Bear of the board succeeds Ray Spfith of Oakland Massachusetts resigns. John L Teets Terra Alta and Fay Harper Buckhannon become student representatives on the athletic board at Wegleyan College for next year. They replace John J Knight Grafton and Halse A Pawley Beckley who graduated this year. Baseball was first known 238 town bail.

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