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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1944

Page

5

Texan to Draw Fans In AAA Meet Today

Charley Parker from Texas headlines the first day of the AAU championships at Randall's Island aiming for his 50th straight sprint win and a 10.2 clocking in the 100 yards while senior events feature Bill Hulse in the metric mile. Dodds sits out a preaching tour. Parker faces rivals Jim Ratnerly and Les Eisenhart as 460 athletes compete, with over 80 percent from the armed forces. Parker, turning 14 July 1, seeks Texas college entry after navy rejection for color blindness.

New, York Charley Parker Texas Randall’ Island Charley Paddock Hal Davis Olympic Club Bill Hulse America Dodds Gil Dodds Hume Twins Michigan Don Burnham Dartmouth Hulse Jim Ratterly New York Les Eisenhart Ohio Armed Services Parker University of Texas Navy

U S Rubber Edges Monsanto 2 0 In Long War League Game

In Nico, U S Rubber defeated Monsanto 2 0 in the 11th inning of a War Industrial league contest. Both Cliff Walker and Millard Smith pitched well, with Walker allowing four hits and six scoreless innings and Smith tiring in the 11th. Cecil drove in the decisive runs after a sequence starting with an error and a walk. Spider Turner made a key fifth inning defensive play for U S Rubber.

U.S. Rubber Monsanto Nico Cliff Walker Millard Smith Walker Smith Cecil Hudnall Plattner Hardener Potter Brown Spider Turner U. S M. Smih Meen

Hart Is Upset In Net Action at National Clay Court Championship

In Detroit on June 16 Mary Arnold of Los Angeles upset Doris Hart of Miami 6 1 6 3 in the National Clay Court championships to reach the women singles final. Arnold meets Dorothy May Bundy of Santa Monica who defeated defending champion Pauline Betz. Francisco Segura and Billy Talbert were idle as semis set for tomorrow ahead of Sunday's finals.

Detroit Mary Arnold Los Angeles Doris Hart Miami Fla Miss Arnold the Nations Public Parks Dorothy May Bundy Santa Monica Cal Pauline Betz Francisco Segura Coral Gables Billy Talbert

Roberts Pitches S. C. To 5.3 Win Over Reds

South Charleston Juniors defeated Charleston Feds 5 to 3 as Mason Roberts fanned nine and held Reds to four hits. All S. C. runs came in first three innings, Reds scoring all their runs in the sixth. For information, call Sammy French.

South Charleston Charleston Mason Roberts S.C Sammy French Reds Ene Mane S.C Wolfe P. Miller Roberts B. Roberts

Georgetown Football Coach Quits Position

Georgetown University announced last night the transfer of Rev. John J. Kehoe S S J director of athletics since 1932. He will go to New York to become superior of the New York band of the Jesuit order. No successor named at Georgetown.

Waseringson Georgetown University John J. Kehoe S&s. J Father Kehoe New York Georgetown Canisius College Buffalo

National League and American League Results Night Summary

National League games reported Cincinnati 30 over Chicago Brooklyn Philadelphia night. American League scores include St Louis 14 Detroit Philadelphia 1 Cleveland night, Boston Washington possibly on schedule.

Cincinnali Chicago Brooklyn New York Louis Cleveland Washington Philadelphia Denoer Pill Music

Probable Pitchers and Matchups Across MLB Schedule

A garbled slate lists probable pitchers and matchups for several games. References include New York at Boston with Pyle and Robinson, Philadelphia at New York Storey and Black, and Chicago at St. Louis with Fasstan and Lew, alongside Detroit and Detroit related names. The text contains many OCR errors and unclear names, but centers on pitching intentions and scheduled clashes for the day.

New York Boston Pyleobinson Brooklyn Philadelphia Webber Ye Lee Chuetnall Chicago Carter Fasstan Fittvbargh St. Louis Lew Wh. Munger Philadelphis Storey Didge Donald Taber Jakuckl Garsh Benton En Wrashanina Chayes Wane Iy Caauvery Bul

Tenders in Each League Highlight Player Highlights

In a busy baseball recap, hitters like Musial of the Cardinals and Weintraub of the Giants lead the charts with notable RBIs. Standout pitchers and fielding stars from the Dodgers, Indians, and Cubs receive mentions for clutch plays and defensive feats, signaling a dynamic early season stretch across the American and National Leagues.

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City-Wide Qualifying Opens at Meadow Brook Golf Club

The Gazette's 13th City-Wide championship golf tournament qualifying begins at Meadow Brook with a large field expected. Sixty-four golfers compete in four flights. match play starts Wednesday with finals Sunday. John Chenoweth and Roy Blizzard are notable past winners amid peak local interest.

The Gazette Meadow Brook Golf Club Meadow Brook John Chenoweth Roy Blizzard Gay Carper Krueger

McCormick Star As Redlegs Win

Cincinnati Reds rebound from an early deficit to overpower the Chicago Cubs 11 to 3 behind Frank McCormick's fourth homer of the season and a 13 hit attack led by McCormick, Tipton, and Mueller Ed Heusser and Clyde Shoun split pitching duties as Cincinnati seizes control late with a seven run surge in the seventh. Nicholson homered for Chicago while Williams and Novikoff contributed but the Redlegs pull away for the road victory.

Chicago Frank McCormick Cincinnali Reds Chicago Crib McCormick Clyde Shoun Shoun Ed Heusser Bill Nicholson Lou Novikoff Phil Cavarretta East Erviree Menkson Paigte kted_ Tar Cincinnati Chicagn Wiliams Tipton Crincola MrGormick Mesner Milter Mueller Cavarrella Novikoff Patko Johnson Nicholson Tiptom Miller Walker Vanden Eunser Vandenberg

Armstrong Crashes Davis in Second Round at Madison Square Garden

In New York Henry Armstrong of Los Angeles returned to Madison Square Garden as a star, stopping Al Davis of New York in the second round after a tense first round. Davis was knocked out cold, his mouthpiece removed to save him from choking as Armstrong delivered a decisive finish.

New York Henry Armstrong Los Angeles Madison Square Garden Armstrong al ¢Bummy Davis Garden Ring Ray Sugar) Robinson Henry Davis Alef Bummy

Browns Rout Detroit in Twilight Game 14-1

In Detroit, June 14, the St. Louis Browns crushed the Tigers 14 to 1 in a twilight game before 14,931. Bob Muncriet earned his sixth win of the season, as Detroit starter Frank Overmire fell to 6-6 after four innings. Key hits included Jimmy Outlaw’s double and Don Ross’s RBI, with Floyd Baker contributing two hits and fielding well.

Detroit Bob Muncriet St. Louis Browns Detroit Tigers Browns Frank Overmire Munchet Overmire Jane Detroit Jimmy Outlaw Don Ross Tigers Som Hifey Milt Byrnes Floyd Baker Vernon Stephens Chicago Dit Baker Ghortstop Leslie Floyd Stioitstop Bt. Louis Cicramer Mayo Vork Ib Higeins Ab Mezas Ross Pew c Orreil Marsrlef O Gillex Gillespie Gulierides Antes Eevithh Christman Baker Haysworth Dull York St. Louie

Turnesa and Nelson Tie for Lead at Wekagyl 72-Hole Open

At New Rochelle, Turnesa of White Plains and Nelson share the 36 hole total at 146 with 67 and 68 rounds. Jon Neigon maintained a 69 for 148, Herold McSpaden stood three under after a 68, while Craig Wood and Dom Morano rallied to reach one under and tied at 144 with Ziggie Mellon and Andrew La Pola two over par.

New Rochelle Jon Neigon Toledos Mike Turnesa White Plains Turnesa Nelson Herold Jugs McSpaden Philadelph Vic Ghez Deal XII Craig Wood Mamaroneck Dom Morano Belleville Ziggie Mellon Bronxville N. J Andrew la Pola Wayne

All But Three State Streams Are in Shape

West Virginia anglers can expect good trout fishing this weekend if rains stay light. Most streams are in shape with a few muddy or low waters noted in Nichols and Marion counties and Tucker County. Other counties report mixed conditions including Greenbrier Meadow Creek, North Fork Anthony, Berkeley cloudy, Pocoshontis favorable, Monroe low and clear, Mineral excellent for bait, Boone good, Upshur normal, Fayette low, Jefferson clear, Webster clear but flush, Pendleton clear except Thorn Creek and South Branch near Franklin Preston high Barbour poor.

West Virginia Conservation Commission Nichalax Marion Tucker Eounty Greenbrier Meadow Creek North Fork Anthony Berkeley Pocshontis Monroe Boone Upshur Fayette Jefferson Webster Pendleton Thorn Creek Franklin Preston Barbour

Six Injured As Storm Fells Grandstand Roof

MILWAUKEE, June 16. A violent windstorm struck Borchert Field during an American Association game between Milwaukee and Columbus. Part of the grandstand roof collapsed injuring at least six people, one seriously the 17 year old William Beyer who was atop the roof. About 5,100 fans were in attendance as lights failed and rain poured down, with police reporting multiple minor bruises and numerous hospital transports.

Milwaukee Borchert Field Kiilwaukee Columbus William Beyer

Canadian Socialistic Party Wins Saskatchewan Election

Regina June 1: in yesterday's provincial vote the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation, Canada's socialist party, claimed a sweeping victory and prepared to form the first CCF government in the dominion. With returns in, the CCF held at least four of 52 seats, while the Liberals won four. The Liberals held 29 seats, CCF 3, and the result signals possible trends for Dominion affairs. The CCF, allied with labor groups, promotes cooperatives and natural resource development.

Regina Sask Saskatchewan Cooperative Commonwealth Federation Canada Socialist Party CCF Dominion Labor Party Great Britain Ottawa Liberals Stmong The Progressive Conservatives

War Agent Wins First Charles Town Turf Victory

War Agent owned by Dr. G T Strother Brunswick Md defeated six rivals in the Wyoming purse at Charles Town. Jockey Ralph Buddy Root atop the four year old led early with Golden Babe second and Last And Found third. War Agent paid 5 80, daily double 14 20 with John E Hughes Dashing Doe and Gun Bearer as favorites.

Charles Town War Agent G. T. Strother Brunswick Wyoming Ralph Buddy) Root Golden Babe John E. Hughes Doe E. M. O'Brien

Draft Board 2 Inducts Four Registrants into Navy

Kanawha county selective service board No 2 announced yesterday it sent four registrants to Huntington for induction into the navy Charles Amos Akers Harold F Mulholland Paul Edward Smith and James Edward Moseley Local authorities in Enslona j have acquired sites for 200000 houses.

Draft Board 2 Kanawha County

Biak Japs Lose Counter Attack in New Guinea Fight

Gen MacArthur reports Japanese forces on Biak island made three counter attacks with tank support toward Mokmer airstrip but were repulsed by U S infantry of the Sixth Army. At least 180 Japanese were killed as Americans envelop enemy strong points west of Mokmer while Liberators bomb Noemfoor and patrols strike Manokwari and surrounding coast.

MacArthur New Guinea INS Biak Island Borakoe Sth Mokmer Dutch New Guinea Schouten Hiak Geelvink Bay Manokwari George €. Kenney Sta Noemfoor Island Biak Japan Island

Discharged Troops May Be Carriers of Disease

A 20 year old Army lieutenant in the Southwest Pacific urged Congress to set up camps for returning veterans to prevent tropical diseases entering the United States. Lt. Robert G. Winter told Rep. Winter that jungle troops suffer malaria, fungus, hookworm and river worm infections and should be quarantined in camps with medical staff. The Congressman said he would take up the idea with the surgeon general and may introduce legislation.

Washington Southwest Pacific Robert G. Winter New Britain Winter Jungles

Secretaries and Officials Keep Idle Planes at Weekends

Weekend trips send cabinet members, Adm Lang, and the secretary of war to Long Island and the Hudson with personal planes. Each craft has a four-man crew and often sits unused for weeks. The piece notes the oddity of keeping multiple idle aircraft for travel.

Locust Valley Long Island Secretary of War Hudson

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