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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1947

Page

12

Seeded Stars Triumph In Pro Tennis Meet at Forest Hills

In the national professional championship at Forest Hills on June 16 Jack Josel of Oakland eighth seed defeated Paul Martin of Larchmont in straight sets 6-2 6-2 6-2. John Nogrady of Oyster Bay beat Roy Miller 6-0 6-1. Other results: Charles Wood beat Sam Shore 8-3 6-2 8-3 and William Douglas defeated Harold Duncan 8-3 6-2 8-3. Al Doyle of New York topped Rudy Noble 6-1 6-3 6-2.

Forest Hills Jack Josel Oakland Cal Paul Martin Larchmont John Nogrady Oyster Bay N.Y Roy Miller New York Charles, Wood Bedford Village N. Y Sam Shore William Douglas Baltimore Harold Duncar Seal Harbor al Doyle Rudy Noble

Home Again Williams Returns From Europe Tour

Holman Williams, Chicago middleweight boxer, who has been campaigning in Europe, arrived back in the United States by plane early today after his overseas stint.

New York Holman Williams Chicago Europe United States

Bromwich Quits London Net Play After Taking Two

Australia’s top player John Bromwich withdrew from the London singles at the Brass courts championship after a first round win over Ghaus Mohammed. Bromwich, joined by Dinny Rails and Geoff Brown in doubles, left the grounds with Bill Sidwell declaring no comment. Colin Long remained as Australia’s sole singles entrant.

London John Bromwich Australia Act Star India Ghaus Mohammed Dinny Rails Geoff Brown Bromwich Bill Sidwell Colin Long Pails Brown Jack Kramer Kramer Mohammed Bob Falkenburg United States I. Treczynski Poland Falkenburg Ellsworth Vines W. Skowecki Margaret’. Osborne Louise Brough Doris Hart Pattricia Todd Miss Hart

Bewitch Wins $20,000 Hyde Park Stakes at Arlington

Bewitch, unbeaten filly from Alimet Farm, captured the $20,000 Hyde Park Stakes at Arlington Park’s season opener. The CHICAWA report notes Bewitch finished eight lengths ahead of Augustus and Nahm's Louwjac, paying $3.00, $2.20, and $2.20.

Bewitch Arlington Alumet Farm Arlington Parks Augustus Nahm Louwjac

Yankees Beat White Sox In Ninth In Squeeze Play

New York tops Chicago 4-3 as Phil Rizzuto lays down a perfect squeeze bunt in the ninth, bringing in Joe DiMaggio for the decisive run. Yankees stretch AL lead to a game and a half over idle Detroit and Boston.

Yanks New York New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Phil Rizzuto Joe DiMaggio Yankees Detroit Tigers Boston Red Sox

Major League Standings and Road Work Updates

National League results list Mhlisterphie at St Launtehths with one scheduled game. American League notes New York 1 Chicago 0. Additional items mention Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh standings and a series of road and paving bids approved by the PRA for U.S. Route 60 and State Route 63 projects across several counties with contractors and bid amounts.

Enokl Yen O Mhlisterphie St Launtehths New York Chicago i

State to Begin Route 60 Paving Within 2 Weeks

The Road Commission announced Public Roads Administration approval of low bids for paving sections of Route 60 and alternate Route 60S. Paving on Route 50 would start within two weeks. Both projects aim to be completed and opened to traffic by fall, Road Commissioner E L Worthington stated.

Road Commission Public Roads Administration E. L

Prolable Pitch Records From Mixed League Matches

The schedule lists multiple games with uncertain outcomes and provisional records. Brooklin al faces Branca at Chicago with 7-8 versus, Schana and Mungee 1-1 in Boston Cincinnati Barrett 8-3 against Meterson 2-4, New York Pittsburgh night Cooper versus Datermeester 6-4, St Lowis Boston-Fanningen Ferrias 3-3, Detrett at enllanetebte Heaton 4-3 vs Scheib 1-0, Cleveland Warrington Feder a-1 against Newsom 3-4.

Thessay Parenthenes Brookfin Chicago Branca St. Tonighty Schana Mungee Boston Cincinnati Barrett Va. Meterson New York Pittsburgh Fanningen Ferrias Detrett Enllanetebte Mighh Heaton Scheib Cleveland Warrington Feder Newsom

Yugoslavia Beats South Africa in Davis Cup Play

In Zagreb on June 16 Yugoslavia edged South Africa three matches to two to reach the European zone final. Yugoslavia will face Czechoslovakia in a best of five series for the title next month, with the winner to meet the North American champion for a chance to challenge the U S team. Marooned by weather, several matches were postponed or canceled, including the fifth encounter between Drobny and Bernard.

Yugoslavia South Africa Zagreb Yugnoslavia Czechoslovakia U. S Australia Canada Mount Royal Eric Sturgess Josip Pallada Jaroslav, Drobny Marcel Bernard France Prague Drobny

Plum Hollow Notes From Page One Contests

Practice rounds showed Dick Metz posting 70 and Gene Kings of Englewood New Jersey 71 alongside Snead. Worsham struggled after his Open win with a 77 admitting his game was awful. Phil Friel from Melrose Massachusetts nailed a hole in one with a four wood on the fifth for the day’s best shot and forecast an 18 hole score around 77.

Plum Hollow Dick Metz Gene Kings Englewood N. J Snead Worsham Phil Friel Melrose Mass

Dodgers Hit Hard by Collision Leaves Reiser Again

Chicago report describes Pete Reiser being knocked to the field during batting practice when pitcher Clyde King collided midair with Carl Furillo and sent Reiser sprawling. Reiser walked off with Pee Wee Reese, pulse later deemed normal by trainer Wendler, while Burt Shotton faced a fresh string of defeats as Pete sidelined.

Crashes Reiser Chicago Pete Reiser Brooklyn Dodgers Clyde King Carl Furillo Reiser Furillo King Dodgers Belser Pee Wee Reese Doc” Wendler Burt Bhotton Pete

Noted Violin Teacher Dies in Switzerland

Genevan obituary notes the death of Bronislaw Huberman, age 64, famed violin master and teacher, at his Nant sur Corsier home. He had just returned from a concert tour of Italy and was internationally renowned for his performances and teaching.

Switzerland Geneva F—Bronislaw Huberman Nant Sur Corsier Haly

High Court Rejects Renegotiation Law On Constitutional Grounds

The High Court struck down key provisions of the renegotiation law on 13 constitutional grounds. It said the act unlawfully delegates legislative power to the War Contracts Price Adjustment board, deprives the firm of property without due process, and lacks a standard for excess profits. The government has secured millions under the act, which allows reconsideration of prices after profits are checked. Separately a court defined who is an employee for social security taxes, ruling five to four that independent truckers for Albert Silk Coal Co. of Topeka are contractors, based on equipment, self-hire, and control of work, while coal unloaders and Greyhound Lines drivers may be employees under different terms.

Ted Mage 1Ive Albert Silk Coal Co Topeks, Kans Grey Yan Lines Grosal

Shady Spring Boy Injured in High School Workshop

Beckley June 16 Franklin Collins ten year old son of Shady Spring high school vocational agriculture instructor J. M. Collins is in critical condition in a Beckley hospital after a workshop accident. He climbed a table and metal stamping machine fell on him causing a fractured skull and chest injuries.

Shady Spring Beckley Franklin Collins Shady Spring High School J. M. Collins

Parkersburg to consider first gross sales tax ordinance

Mayor Carlton E. Welch said the Parkersburg city council will receive for first reading an ordinance creating the city's first municipal gross sales tax. It could raise about 120000 in additional revenue next fiscal year, pending a special legislative session called by Governor Meadows for June 23.

Parkersburg Carlton E. Welch Welch Meadows

Shipping Halts Continue Across U S Ports

The NMU and allied unions push for wage hikes and benefits as key operators resist bargains. CIO President Murv ey backs union stance from Washington while warnings of full-scale picket lines grow. Embargo threats loom for rail shipments to US flag ships amid stalled talks and varied regional shutdowns.

NMU Philip Murvey CIO Washington Curran Jack Lawrenson Tanker Collier American Communications Assoc Truffan New Orleans Houston San Francisco ACA Portland Ore

Pythian Sisters to meet. Kanawha Coottielte club anniversary

Club News reports Pythian Sisters Cheerleston Temple No 27 meet tonight in the hall at 711 Virginia Street with Mrs Katheryn Fuller presiding. Kanawha Coottielte club No 240 marks its first anniversary with a dinner tomorrow at the VFW hall on Quarter Street. "Cooties" will be guests of honor.

Pythian Sisters Cheerleston Temple Virginia Katheryn Fuller Kanawha Cootielte Club No. 240 VFW -Hall Quarder St

Wasps Attack Spiders And Paralyze For Larvae Food

Wasps frequently attack spiders and paralyze them with their stings, then store the immobile prey for food to be used by their larvae once they hatch.

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