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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1941

Page

10

Lohrman Hands Reds 6-0 Loss in Giants Win

Bill Lohrman pitched effectively for the New York Giants, holding the Cincinnati Reds to three hits and guiding a 6-0 shutout. The Giants scored in the first three innings as Reds pitching walked nine, with Vander Meer opening by issuing four free passes and Thompson walking the first three he faced.

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City Champion Enters Tournament

Report notes City Champion entering the tournament with key mentions of players Thompson and Moore. It records pitching and batting details, including Vander Meer and Moore, with notes on strikes, hits, and errors. Officials listed include umpires Duon Magerkurch and Arewart.

Cubs Thump Phils in ninth inning rally end

Chicago Cubs defeated Philadelphia Phillies 3 to 1 as Tot Pressnell silenced a late Phils rally in the ninth. Cubs had scored in the first, second and sixth innings off Lee Grissom. Jake Mooty pitched before Pressnell shut them down with a double play after Merrill May and Warren reached to start the ninth.

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Netters Ready For Tourney At Charleston Tennis Club

Preparations finished for the West Virginia State Closed Tennis tournament set to begin at the Charleston Tennis Club on Wednesday and run through Sunday. Deacon Parsons of Huntington is the defending men's champion while Erie Turner is among the contenders.

Howard Allum Charleston West Virginia University Charleston Tennis Club Deacon Parsons Fof Huntington

Fight Brings Crowd To Broadway

Broadway buzzes with boxing fever as Joe Louis and Billy Conn prep for the heavyweight title bout. Promoter Jacobs predicts 40,000 fans and about $400,000 in betting as boxing stardom grips Manhattan with hype, crowds flocking to Jacob's Beach area and Broadway hotel lobbies.

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Two Blind Golfers Plan Home and Home Match Fort Worth

Fort Worth and Duluth golfers Marvin Shannon and Clinton F Russell, both blind, agreed to stage home and home matches. Shannon, a lawyer, has played since 1938 and can drive beyond 20 yards. Russell, a creamery executive, has 15 years of blindness and can reach 200 yards. Caddies assist with stance and touch locate the flag for putting. Dates are not set.

Fort Worth Tex INS Marvin Shannon Clinton F. Russell Duluth Minn Jodas Shannon Russell

Wilkie Grimm Feud Over Chickens Sparks Private Clash

Chicago dispatch reports Al Wilkie Pittsburgh pitcher and Charlie Grimm Cubs coach exchanged sharp words over chickens and poultry shows. Wilkie’s Newberg Oregon farm hosts Rhode Island Red eggs while Grimm raises White Rocks in Franklin Massachusetts. Also notes Muddy Ruel Chicago White Sox coach known for mild expletives when frustrated.

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Yanks Take Indians 6 4 in Eight Inning Rally

New York tops Cleveland 6 4 as Bill Dickey drives in two and Joe DiMaggio extends hitting streak to 29 games. Milnar and Gomez exit early after a tight pitching duel, rain interrupts play, and the Yankees extend their surge atop the American League with an eighth inning rally.

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Nats Beat Tigers Behind Pitching Parson or Chase

Washington starter Ken Chase scattered eight hits as the Nationals defeated the Detroit Tigers. The game details were interrupted by a prompt to turn to Page 11 for further coverage.

Washington Ken Chase Detroit Tigers

American League Results From Early Games

The New York team defeated Cleveland 6 to 4 while Washington beat Detroit 3 to 1. Only games scheduled.

New York Cleveland Washington Detroit

Todafé Games AL matchups and night headlines

American League games feature Chicago at New York Rigney facing Peek while Detroit at Boston sees Bridges and Gorslon pairing against Dobson and Wagner. Cleveland hosts Philadelphia at night with Hartler against Macchildon. St Louis meets Washington Niggel ting or Gatehouse with Sandra. National League action has New York at Pittsburgh Sewell, Brooklyn at Chicago Wyatt against Lee, Boston at Cincinnati Johnson vs Derringer, Philadelphia at St Louis with Pearson against M Cooper.

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Louis Faces Conn Test Of Honor In Title Fight

On the Line by Bob Considine argues Joe Louis fights Billy Conn Wednesday with integrity as the main drive. Louis is tired of boxing life yet determined to win quickly, hoping to protect his farm near Detroit and his untarnished record. His managers may prefer a loss for money, but Louis remains committed to giving his best in the ring.

New York INS Billy Conn Joe Louis Joe Coun Lou Nova John Roxborough Julian Black Mike Jacobs Mike Sam Jose Jacobs Billy Louis Detroit Mister Tooney

Western Amateur Set For Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs hosts the Western Amateur July 1 6 at the Broadmoor course, with the event joining the lead up to the National Professional Golfers Association tournament at Cherry Hills Denver. The Broadmoor also hosts its Aug 4 10 invitational. Names like Yates and Ward highlight past champs. 64 qualifiers enter match play then finals July 6 as W H Thorne reshapes the course to par 70 603 yards.

Colorado Springs Colo Broadmoor Simon Pures National Professional Golfers Association Cherry Hills Club Denver Colorado Yates Charlie Yates Atlanta Marvin Bud” Ward Spokane Wash Chic Evans Don Mae Frank Dalpi Harry Todd Dallas Tex W. H. Thorne

Guyan Club to Hold Women's Golf Tourney

In Huntington the Guyan Country Club hosts its annual invitation tournament with about 125 women golfers from Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia teeing off tomorrow. Favorites include Mrs J D Hobitzell of Parkersburg a three time winner and former women's state amateur champion and Mrs Maria Geiger of Charleston who has four Kanawha women's titles.

Huntington Pogsltly Ohio Kentucky West Virginia Guyan Country Club J. D. Hobiltzell Parkersburg Maria Geiger Charleston

Mountain State Tuesday’s Games Schedule

Bluefield travels to Logan while Welch visits Huntington and Ashland faces Williamson in Mountain State Tuesday matchups.

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Browning Wilkinson Win in Pro Amateur Golf Match

Arnold Browning wins the professional division and Ward Wilkinson takes the amateur division in the fourth semi monthly West Virginia PGA golf tournament at Spring Valley. Both shot 69 on the rain drenched course. Swing 70 and Igo 70 tied for second in the pros. Nelson and Blizzard tied for second in the amateurs. Largest field of season with 14 pros and 40 amateurs. Next event at Logan on June 30.

Charleston Hilford Nelson Spring Valley Roy Blizzard Ate Igo Johnny Jarvis Logan Frank Stuart Huntington Cliff Heiner Hashington Hiford Nelson John Javins-Franknight Javins V. F. Skidmore Earl Cottrell Thurston Baker Dick “Fantena Baker E. T. Zimmerman I. W. Taylor Charliston Schorr George Hall Bluefield Charles Covington Porter George Clyde Server George Fred Calfee Bam Bakerd Cyey Earl Heiner Todd Dave Cunningham Trump Oak Hil Arnold Brownshe Sapper Brownldta- Ware Wilkinson Browning P. T. Taylor Lucien Browning Joker White L. Browning Guy Smith Jack Stewart Clem Wiechman Jimmy Hoffman Wiechan Pred Hawkins Gharleston Alex G. McKay Jonn L. Ray Jr Charleston McKay James Frank Gerson Brax Darvenart Guerleston Gereon Alex Larm

Reds Sign Billy Sams For Tucson Farm Club

Cincinnati Reds sign Billy Sams of Washington Pennsylvania for their Tucson Arizona farm club. Sams, a Trinity High School graduate, starred as a pitcher with no-hitters, per Reds Vice President Frank Lane. Goose Lays Eye.

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Monarchs Set With Giants in Negro Leagues Clash

The Kansas City Monarchs meet the Chicago American Giants in a Negro American League game Thursday night at Kanawha Park, scheduled for 8 15. The Monarchs, boasting 22 straight regular season games played, list Newt Allen as player-manager and an infield of Bibbs Williams ONeil with Duncan Greene on defense. Hilton Smith Bradley Walker Johnson Bryant and Matchett are the pitcher and outfield lineup.

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