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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1941

Page

11

Eastwood Leads City Golf Qualifiers With 74

Eastwood posted 74 to pace the City-Wide golf tourney at Meadow Brook as 38 more players joined 68 qualifiers. Notables include Rugel notching 70 and Blizzard 71 on Saturday, with pairings to be announced by Tourney Director Jack Krueger in The Gazette Wednesday morning.

Arl Eastwood Gazette Meadow Brook Country Club Eastwood Joe Rugel Roy Blizzard Woodrung Tourney Jack Krueger I Lis Tony Fallow Joe Rie Roy Bliz Karl Eastwood Kaz

Mooty, Mooty Leads as Abilene Falls to Philadelphia

In a baseball game at Philadelphia, Mooty pitched 9 innings for the win while Grissom struggled. Sturgeon, Lerner, and Dahlgren contributed with runs batted in as Abilene’s offense totaled 8 hits. Chicago managed 7 runs and 13 hits, with Grissom yielding 8 hits before exit.

Mooty Grissom Crouchier Chiceee Teeler OfHack Litwadier Sturgeon Ae Regan Isindro Es Biten Nicholson Oftemner Ts O Dahleren Ib McCulugine Warren Zietringer Croom Orissom Crouch Philadelphia Marty Stirgeon Lerner Duklan Mueller Warrth Hack Stringer Bptringer Sturgeon Thouble Dahlgren Boft Om Chicago Feersnel Hwy

Kenaston Edges Talaber In Main Wrestling Match

Kenaston defeated Frankie Talaber in a dramatic main bout last night before a hearty American Legion crowd at the armory. Talaber, back after 18 months, won the first fall in 21 38. Kenaston rallied to take the second in 19 43, and after a disputed third, referee Laverne Stokes awarded the fall and match to Kenaston. Also, Jack Hagan beat Stacey Hall, Hall refusing to continue after 41 minutes, in a preliminary, while Buzz Jones and Milt Olsen drew in 30 minutes.

Hob Kenaston Motive Frankie Talaber Chicago American Legion The Armory Talaber Kenaston Laverne Stokes Jack Hagan el Paso Tex Stacey Hall Columbus Hall Buzz Jones Milt Olsen Mulwauker

Netters Ready Boll Defends Titles In Local Meet

Dorothy Boll of Wheeling defends her women's champion title in a local tennis meet with entrants including Parsons Reed Boll and other players in singles and doubles divisions. The article also references a baseball game where Washington defeated Detroit 4 to 1, detailing key at bats and performances by Mullin Vernon and Cramer, with Newsom as the losing pitcher and Chase active on the mound.

Dorothy Boll Wheeling Parsons and Boll Tickle Reed Erwin Leith Jimmie S Gray al McCabe Louie Koontz Farman Young Wayne Piymale George Kessler Billie Bailey Phil Mahood Fred A. Kellmeyer Walter Hensel B. F. Arkle Bob Allen Arkle-Hilton Gore- Bennett Parsons-Gray Reed-Alcorn Washington Senators Washington Buck Newsom Vernon Earley Mullin Welas Cramer Lewis Detroit McNair A Tebbetts Croucher Ss Verde'rth Ab Ads Newsom Higgins McKaio Newsom McLain Yrrors York Arly Case Bloodworth Trevi Verna Buseh Chase Mer Kalv Nings McKaln Chase i Gehringer Wewsome

Franklin Lone No-Hitter Wins Softball Tilt

Paul Franklin pitched a no hitter as Franklin’s Eagles defeated Sport Matt 5 to 1 in a city softball league game. The win showcased strong pitching and timely hitting to secure the victory.

Paul Franklin Eagles Sport Matt

Salica Wins Bantam Title In 15 Round Decision

In Philadelphia at Shibe Park Lou Salica of Brooklyn retained the bantamweight crown with a come from behind 15 round decision over local challenger Tommy Forte before 14 500 paying customers. Salica weighed 117 3 4 and Forte 117 1 4.

Philadelphia Lou Salica Brooklyn Tommy Forte Shibe Park Salla Forte

Devries Fails To Qualify In P G A Tourney At Butler

Rey Mangrum unattached pro of Pittsburgh shot 68 in round two to lead a28 field and qualify for the National PGA championship in Denver. Others earning spots included Dick Shoemaker and Monty Onoretta both of Pittsburgh, William Francis of Hollidaysburg, and J De Vries of Charleston with 161. Additional scores listed feature players from Pittsburgh, Butler, Wheeling, Uniontown, and several others with 149 to 169 totals.

Butler Rey Mangrum Pittsburgh Denver Dick Shoemaker William Francis Hollidaysburg Monty Onoretta Ted Luther Carl Beljan Wildwood W. Platte Uniontown Joe Guysick Somerset Tony Factor Ellwood City Chuck Onoretta Wheeling A. J. Chapman Carl Wendell Eric Rader Jewett J. de Vries Charleston W. Va Carmen Clemens Beaver Valley Hubs Vast Erie Walter Johnstone Nemacolin

Pastor Beats Buddy Scott in One Round at Griffith Stadium

In Washington on June 16 Bob Pastor defeated Dallas native Buddy Scott in a one round decision at Griffith Stadium before 3,500 fans. Scott absorbed Pastor’s rapid two handed assault through the fight’s early moments and stood strong in the final moments, drawing the crowd to its feet with a spirited finish.

Washington Bob Pastor Joe Louis Buddy Scott Dallas Tex Griffith Stadium Scott Pastor

Junior Net Tourney Set for June 23 24 at Huntington

Huntington sponsors announced the West Virginia junior tennis tournament will run June 23 and 24. Defending champion Charles Schoen of Huntington is not eligible to defend the title, opening the field for a new champion.

Huntington West Virginia Charles Schoen Huntingtons

Louis Behind the Mask Pride and Risk in Boxing

On The Line reflects Joe Louis's fierce pride in the world heavyweight title and his fear of looking bad in the ring. A recent KO and knockdown in Washington reveal the pressure of the title and the toll on his spirit as he contemplates returning to defend or discard the crown.

Joe Palonka Joe Washington Louis Huddy Baer Baer Buddy

Baseball's Big Six players cited in league listings

A garbled sports round up lists players such as Heath Tollans Slaughter Cardini Cardinale and DiMaggio with scattered team mentions Cubs Athletics Tigers Yankees and Giants. In Trenton New Jersey on June 16, boxing commissioner Abe Green barred Joe the Polak from Meadowbrook Bowl ringside amid alleged gambling activity.

Age Puree Terie Tute R. O Willams Biull Heath Tollans Blaughter Cardini Ad Mine Cardinale Wome Runa Rational Lesgue American Lenaue O:t Ole Tigera Siu Doagece TeloiMugeion Vanike Nienolf INS Meadowbrook Bowl Newark Dehtion Joe the Polak Abe Green New Jersey

Charleston Browns Split Doubleheader at Kanawha Park

Charleston Browns split a doubleheader with Youngstown at Kanawha Park. In game one Andy Palica outpitched George Bender 2 0. In game two Bob Kracht beat Claude Tarrant 9 4 as Youngstown led early then held off Charleston. The Senators, off home stand tonight vs Youngstown, highlight a see saw series with multiple in extras and timely hits.

Andy Palica Kracht Claude Tarrant Cherrestor Youngstown Kanawha Park George Bender Bob Kracht Senators Youngstown Syarwashe Dick Kimble Harlan Keirsey Mike Sargent Bob Jones John Blatnik Kimble Paul Dwyer Dwyer Turners Joe Rayne Bob Krateh Tarrant Blatnik Kiersey Sargent Jones Payne Evans Charleston Connatser Brotherton Browns Joe Bligere Rayne Wild Kier~sey Bilgore Estridge Hill Mack Tarrang Kracht Kosinski Mock Weigel Connaster Youngsman Chat¢aton Kimble mx Gidoyinki U Hall Connetser Dweer Bilgere Connuteer Linder Mack Burgent Connataer Omnatser Bilgers Sncr Bender Oty Tarrant Krnent Lealng Nileter Salk Bueke Mrugime

Hoffman Heads Engineers Association In Charleston

Roy C. Hoffman was elected president of the Charleston Junior Engineers association at a meeting in the Appalachian Electric Power company conference room. J. B. McQuaide was named vice president and Richard Ayres secretary-treasurer. Clift Mosier spoke on The Engineer's Place in the Community.

Roy C. Hoffman Charleston Junior Engineers Association Appalachian Electric Power Company J. B. McQuaide Richard Ayres Clift Mosier

City council hears repeal request for shop hours rule

Barbera and beauticians' representatives urged repeal of the Sept 6 1958 shop hours ordinance. A circuit court ruling invalidated the regulation on Nov 30 1940, per a relief document signed by Frances Chamberlain and Joe Norton of the Associated Master Beaudelaus and Byrbe's.

Barbera and Beauticians Frances Chamberlain Joe Norton Beaudelaus Byrbe

Dutch Reject Jap New Order Plan in East Indies

In Batavia Dutch governor general Van Starkenborgh Stachouwer said Tokyo was rejected from any role in a Japanese proposed new order for East Asia. He warned Axis victory would destroy the Netherlands and pledged to guard war materials from Germany while noting stalled negotiations and no concessions from Batavia.

Batavia Netherlands East Indies Japan Taddy Tokyo Order East Asia Legislative People's Council A. W. L. Tiarda van Starkenborgh Stachouwer

Visiting Army Band Plays Here Tonight

The Salvation Army band of Springfield Missouri will give a public concert at 7 tonight in Charleston on Virginia Street east. A brief service precedes the parade through downtown. Maj. and Mrs. Robert Rose will be welcomed as new divisional commanders for southern West Virginia and Virginia. Salvation Army officials from Virginia, Kentucky and West Virginia meet at 3 20 this afternoon at the Daniel Boone hotel.

Charleston Citadel Virginia Street East Salvation Army Band Springfield Robert Rose West Virginia Virginia Charleston Salvation Army Kentucky Daniel Boone Hotel

Dedication of McGuffey Memorial Attended by Local Delegates

Welter M. Lynch and Mrs Florence Reif of the Kanawha County McGuffey club returned from Oxford Ohio where they attended the dedication of a 210,000 memorial to William Holmes McGuffey on the Miami University campus.

Welter M. Lynch Florance Reif Kanawha County McGuffey Club Oxford William Holmes McGuffey Miami University

Newspaper Guild Leader Rebuked by UAW President

R J Thomas publisher of the UAW rebukes Mil ton Kaufman executive vice president of the CIO American Newspaper Guild for an unauthorized telegram backing a North American Aviation walkout at Inglewood California. Thomas accuses Kaufman of presumptuous interference and notes unity must be preserved amid recent union tensions and a guild leadership bid.

Washington INS R. J. Thomas United Automobile Workers Union Milton Kaufman CIO American Newspaper Guild Thomas National Defense North American Aviation Company Inglewood Cal Kaufman Aviation Richard Frankensteen CIO Uaw Roosevelt Newspaper Guild Detroit Murray Red Hunts Guild Denali Sullivan Martin Dies Tex Philip Murray CIO Congress of Industrial Organizations Milton Murray Detroit Unift of the American Guilld North American Aviation Corp Detroit Guild North American Phil Murray UAW Murrau Uaw-Cio American Newspaper Guild The ANG

St Albans Elects Officers and Attends Social Events

Mrs Otic C Ray elected worthy matron of St Albans chapter of the Eastern Star. Other officers named, with guests including Mrs B Bailey of Weston. New officers to be installed June 27. Also announced marriage of Iva Lee Locke to Emnest A Taylor Jr. details of education and employment for both, home at 200 E Street South Charleston. Birth of twins to Mr and Mrs Charles Taylor. WCTU meeting planned. social notices of birthday celebration for Mrs Hattie McClung. visits by Randolph Specht family and others.

Otic C. Ray St. Albans Shanter Order of the Eastern Star O. J. Bartlett Maggie Pruden Fred Cooke Margaret Lloyd Ada Dodson Cecil Short Dorothy Griffith Sentinel Edith Sweet J.] &. Bears Maggie Menzman Florence Howes Marie Knight Morris Ada Susie Taylor Ruth Myrtle Denison Esther Dorothy Dooley Martha Marie Medley Electra Adolph Erikson Hollindale B. Bailey Weston Oliver A. Locke Milton Iva Lee Emnest A. Taylor, Jr Charleston St. Albans Milton High School Marshall College Kappa Tau Phi Hurricane Carbide and Carbon Chemicals South Charleston McGinnis Company Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company Taylor E Street Hattie McClung L. J. White Charles Taylor Washington Street Meir

Definition of Retail Business Is Changed

The wage and hour division announces a updated rule effective after July 1 that only establishments with at least 75 percent retail sales will be deemed retail businesses. Supervising Inspector John F Woods Jr from the Charleston office notes a broadened retail sale definition may include some industrial or commercial purchaser sales. Full code revision details are at the division HQ room 605.4 Peoples building.

Department of Labor John F. Woods, Jr Charleston Woods Peoples Building

Huntington S&L Declares Semiannual Dividend

The Huntington Federal Savings and Loan association voted to pay a semiannual dividend of 2 percent to 2,199 stockholders. A note in the report urges unity within the American Newspaper Guild and cautions against constitutional violations provoking member resentment.

Huntington Huntington Federal Savings and Loan Association American Newspaper Guild

Defense Clinic Set for Huntington Today

Huntington event gathers West Virginia manufacturers for a defense clinic panel discussion led by Walter B. Weisenburger of New York. The National Association of Manufacturers and state groups seek direct, roundtable exchanges to share solutions from thousands of plants.

Huntington National Association of Manefacturers West Virginia Manufacturers’ Association Hunte Ingten Manufacturers’ Club Walter B. Weisenburger New York West Virginia

Kanawha county institute to be held at Abney Park

The Kanawha County institute will convene tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Abney Park. President Mrs C W Bryan of St Albans announced the event with Rev Piat Withrow Rev BE Ewing Rev RB Boothe among speakers. Devotionals led by Rev Edward Fisher and Mrs Russell Forginsong. Noon prayer led by Mrs W T Johnson. A basket lunch will be served.

Kanawha County Wiu Abney Park C. W. Bryan St Alebans Piat Withrow BE. E. Ewing RB. C. Boothe Edward Fisher Russell Forginsong W. T. Johnson J. A. Huhn

Summer School Band Organized in Charleston Area

Organization of a summer school band for Charleston area students began yesterday at Roosevelt Junior High School under Robert G. Williams who directs instrumental music for Kanawha County and conducts the Charleston high band. Classes run Monday through Friday at 10 am and 7 pm with additional training at 1 pm daily. A public concert is tentatively planned for July 1.

Charleston Area Roosevelt Junio High School Robert G. Williams Kanawha County Charleston Williams

War Tots Discussed At Charleston War Aid Conference

John W. Mace of Save the Children led a Mor ris Harvey College gathering of Charleston men. They debated establishing a West Virginia council to manage war relief and welfare defense work. Attendees included H. K. Baer R. B. Marston Dr. Leonard Riggleman Rabbi Ariel L. Goldburg and M. K. Hearne.

John W. Mace Save the Children Federation Morris Harvey College Charleston West Virginia H. K. Baer R. B. Marston State Education Association Leonard Riggleman Morris Harvey Ariel L. Goldburg M. K. Hearne

Nebraska Huskers Face Draft Hit As Army Callups Loom

Lincoln reports the University of Nebraska football squad faces a significant draft impact with twelve players likely to be summoned into military service before the gridiron season begins.

Gridiren Lincoln Neb INS University of Nebraska U. S. Army Cornhuskers

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