California Crew Captures Title
California’s University eight won the four mile International Rowing Association championship on the Hudson in 18 minutes 12 3 5 seconds, denying Washington a close finish and setting a new record. The Huskies finished second, Navy third, Cornell fourth, with Wisconsin sixth and Columbia seventh. The crowd watched 75,000 spectators along the river for the morning and afternoon events.
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Trojans Take Track Crown at Memorial Coliseum
Southern California wins the NCAA track championship at Memorial Coliseum scoring 86 points to defend their title as a five time winner. Stanford is second with 46.4 points, followed by Michigan 31 and Washington State 23 as 30,000 fans witness two NCAA records fall including Gregory Rice in the two mile and Elmer Hackney in the shot put.
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Kansas State
Clodion Wins Bunker Hill Handicap In Photo Finish
Clodion with Rosen aboard edged Pagliacci ridden by R Merritt by a nose in the $5,000 Bunker Hill handicap at Suffolk Downs. Winning time 1:39 for the mile. Payouts: Clodion paid $7.00 $4.40 $3.20. Pagliacci $7.00 $4.80. Infidex $4.20.
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Boosters Night To Highlight Charleston Vs Erie Sailors
Charleston chamber of commerce will stage Boosters Night at Kanawha Park next Thursday during the Mid Atlantic league game between the Charleston Senators and Erie Sailors. A five minute ceremony precedes the match as chamber leaders and officials gather to honor Watt Powell for 25 years of support to local baseball.
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Elk Refining Triumphs Over Dunbar in Kanawha Valley Battle
Elk Refining defeats Dunbar 8 to 5 at Armor Park to pull into a share of first-half lead in the Kanawha Valley league B division. Six runs in the first inning and two more in the fourth secured the win as Ore pitched, Thaxton took the loss. Snyder and Marks led Elk with multiple hits, while Payne, R Young and Walker contributed drives.
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Doc Spring
Red Ruffing Delivers 10th Victory In 1-0 Yankee Win
In New York on June 17, Red Ruffing pitched to his 10th win as the Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 1 to 0. A ninth inning rally produced the decisive run after a pitching duel that saw eight hits for Detroit and seven for New York.
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Caster Leads Athletics in 5 2 Victory
George Caster pitched for the Athletics to a 5 to 2 win over an unnamed opponent in Philadelphia. The game was reported by INS with note to page 14 for continued coverage.
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Blossom Dairy Beats Salvation Army In Lincoln Field Softball
The Blossom Dairy team defeated Salvation Army 11 to 5 at Lincoln field with Thumm the winning pitcher. Lucille Morgan homered and Junita Davis hit a triple to lead hitters. Upcoming games include Salvation Army vs Owens-Illinois at Humphreys field and Y. W. C. A. vs W. P. A. at Lincoln field. League secretary Lola Whitecraft asks girls teams to arrange practice games.
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Major League Baseball Scores and Matchups Report
Major Leagues results across the American and National leagues with scores for Washington over St. Louis 4 3 Philadelphia over Chicago 5 2 New York defeated Detroit 1 0 and Cleveland postponed at Boston due to cold weather. NL action includes Philadelphia 11 Pittsburgh 2 Brooklyn 5 Chicago 0 Cincinnati 3 Boston 1 New York 7 St. Louis 5 plus listed doubleheaders and pitching matchups for several games Richards Derringer Grissom MacFayden Fette Lohr McGee Tamulis Casey Hamlin Dean Knott Smith Potter Ross Hadley Fel ler Hudlin Ostermueller Grove Ostermueller Knott Krakauskas and others.
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Night game at Kanawha Park pits Pirates against Browns
Charleston readers learn that on Monday June 26 the Pittsburgh Pirates meet the St. Louis Browns at Kanawha Park in a charity exhibition. Proceeds benefit YMCA camps and Boy Scouts with tickets set at 1.50 for grandstand 1.00 for bleachers and 0.50 for outfield seats. Managers Traynor and Haney promise first-string lineups and notable players including Honus Wagner Waner brothers Handley Young and Klein slated to attend.
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Wilson Meets Weaver In Main Mat Match At Armory Show
Wilson headlines the Armory four-bout mat show with Buck Weaver in a main one fall or 30 minute bout. The card includes Joe Montana versus Whitey Walberg in a semi final and a four man team match, highlighting a night of seasoned wrestlers and tactical styles.
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Reds and Red Sox Set Exhibition in April Next Year
Watt Powell, Charleston senator and team owner, announced the Cincinnati Reds will host the Boston Red Sox in an exhibition game planned for next April 10. Both teams will be traveling north after spring training.
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Three Earn Tie In Weekly Shoot At Charleston Gun Club
W. E. Spalding W. B. Strong and E. H. Wolfe tied for first with 49 of 50 targets in the weekly shoot. Kohlbecker and Latelle LaFollette with Ed Sparkes tied for third at 47. Other scores included Given 46 Taylor 45 Cohen 44 Counts 43 Slack 42 and Clark 39 with handicap and doubles results listed.
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R. H. Counts
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Monsanto to play Olcott on local diamond June 17
Olcott baseball team versus Monsanto Chemical Company nine at 2:30 PM on the local diamond. Monsanto lists further Nitro games including Mammoth June 25 St Albans July 2 Levi July 9 Marmet July 16 Marting July 23 and hopes for a July 4 double header. Contact Nitro 9-196 or L. F. Hartranft at Nitro.
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Levi All Stars to Face Kimberley Colored Nine at Levi Field
The Levi All Stars host Kimberley colored nine at Levi Field this afternoon at 3 30 o clock. The game pits local talent against a strong visiting lineup in a regional matchup.
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Vander Meer Hurls As Reds Win 3 1 Opener
Cincinnati pitcher Johnny Vander Meer earned his fourth win in eight starts as the Reds defeated the Boston Bees 3 to 1. Warstler drove in Boston’s run in the first, while Vander Meer and double plays kept Cincinnati ahead. The Bees outhit 9 to 7 but failed to capitalize beyond Warstler’s score.
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Kanawha Tennis League Opens With Five Teams
The Kanawha Valley Tennis League opens with Armor Park, Pequoni, Nitro, Owens-Illinois and DuPont. Opening matches are Armor Park vs Monsanto at Nitro and Owens-Illinois vs Pequoni. Secretary Paul Steinbicker notes a summer schedule through August with six matches per team.
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A B C Junior Club Beats Brawley 16 to 2
The A B C junior baseball team led the American Junior league by defeating John Brawley 16 to 2. Moriarity had three hits including a homer, Champe contributed, and Bloomberg earned the win. Corns led John Brawley with the team’s only notable batting.
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Softball Contests Slated For Alloy
Two softball games are scheduled Sunday afternoon by the Electro Metallurgical Athletic association in Alloy. The opener features Koppers vs Furnace, followed by the Koppers Kimberley girls facing the Powellton girls club. President Victor Aeconsini forecasts a record crowd.
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Johnstown Wins Dwyer Stakes at Aqueduct
Johnstown, owned by William Woodward, wins the Dwyer Stakes at Aqueduct by a length and a half over Sun Lover. Challedon finishes third five lengths back, Valitant fourth after breaking from outside stalls. Johnstown’s earnings rise to 165,315 with a 9,250 purse addition. year total 133,895. Bookmakers pegged Johnstown at 1 to 5 odds.
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State Open Golf Tourney Set at Bluefield Next Week
Bluefield prepares for the seventh annual West Virginia state open at the Bluefield Country Club June 23 to 25. Defending champion Sammy Snead remains doubtful while White Sulphur Springs star had indicated earlier he would not attend.
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