Frail NY sports talk on Oscar Vitt and players
A chaotic sports column laments Oscar Vitt and the conflict with his players. It recalls Robby Feller Bob Feller and Hal Trosky with mixed praise and criticism. The piece notes tensions, alleged insincerity from Vitt, and the players’ discontent while reflecting on leadership and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Trosky
Bob Feller
Jay
Oscar Vitt
Daea
Frank
Colorado
Bunny Oakes
Tonger
Local tennis entries spark city meet amid Holm trials
19 year old Wheel ig star Boroihy Holt dominates women's Ingles play as county champion Ann Muller and Miss Bell join the field. Betty B. Lee, ex Marantown star, graduates from West Virginia and sparks strong singles showings. New entrants include Gray, Holt, Canin, Kraut, and Harris with doubles pairs tabbed and entries closing for championship Friday.
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Boroihy Holt
Wheelig
Ann Muller
Miss Bell
Betty B. Lee
Marantown
Miss Lee
West Virginia
Herman Bennett
Arbara Edmonds
John Gray
Wilbur Olt Canin Ir
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EB. iSmakey Harris
WM. Chapin
S L. Bivins
Rile Wintner
W. E. Miller
Ob Bresius
Kraus
Harris
Ee USA
Spilman
Johnny
Iunday Alfternoot
Ming
Palrin
Vibe
Major Leagues Results and Schedule
Major Leagues results show Cincinnati 6 Philadelphia 2 and St. Louis 4 Brooklyn 1 with New York 2 Chicago 1 in National League action. American League notes include New York at Chicago and Boston at St. Louis with scheduled night games and pitchers such as Olsen, Hamlin, Walters, and Leonard listed with win loss records.
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Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
New York
Chicago
Rosteny
Pittsburgh
Rowman
Hamlin
Olsen
Yx. Lahrman
Cinvinnath
Walters
Mutenny
Donals
E. Soulih
Boston
Harris
Auker
Washington
Cleveland
Leonard
Va A. Smith
Detroit
Dean
Rowe
Loui Tyes
Jeader
Bellene
Ohi
Junior Tennin and Junior Tournament Results Recap
Tournament details include Samms defeating Paul Jeffers of Huntington in the first round and overcoming Hugh Thompson in the hd round. The Mid Atlantic Junior tournament is set for Baltimore on July 17-18. Semi finals for boys start at 9:30 this morning with girls at 10:30. boys finals at 1:30 and girls finals at 2:30. Multiple matches feature Huntington, Charleston, and Fairmont players with scores from 6-1 to 8-0 and several byes and defaults noted.
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Samms Wor
Paul Jeffers
Huntington
Hugh Thompson
Charleston
EB. M
Story
Enniington
Joey
Baltimore
Simmacy
Prat
Cunitesian
Mac Seymour
BML Penton Willgisstown
Sid Kittinger
Allert Hele Big
Geer Libran Steele
Bluefield
Johnny Jones
Muntington
Marley Pries
Fairmont
John Hayman
Chame
Elen
Jack Bletz
Murtington
Robert Dick
Wiliamstown
Joe Mi
Bill Nm
Charieys Fan
Def
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Fed
Charley Schorn
Munl
Gordon Woaten
Hunting- Be4
Linga
Penton
Gel
Hoeble
Jones
Ryman
Rick
Detauil
Gohoen
Henson
Patty Radford
Hungtingcon
Eleanor Ann Perry
Cathering Brooks
Tré
Rachael Nunley
Row
Jean Wetherall
Nelle Brooks
Boye
Richard Garrett Morganow
Dtes
Newton Thomas
Harry Moore
Hugh Tinaipton
Wefiall
Jack Dudley
Jackie Samms
Paul Deifers
John Stevenson
Huniington
Berchey Bennett
Connip Price
Derw
Dnomy ‘Thomas
Deey
Dickey William
Drew m
Garrett
Thoris
Samms
Thompson
Stevenson
Hver Price
Willams
Thomas
Jenler Boublen
Kistinger
Jona
Wingo
Ovb
Cornell Crew Poised for Derby Victory Amid Rival Hopes
Amendments swirl as Cornell veterans expect a win at the water race from Krum Elbow to Blur Point. Fans in town fear a Pacific coast crew may cap the big derby after years of prestige waning, with Washington and California gaining pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krum
Cornell
Cotch Herron
Stork
Pacific Enact
Washingto
California
Reds Regain in Rough Dodgers Loss to Cardinals
The article recounts a tense baseball game where Reds regain momentum after two Dodgers errors in the fourth inning, with Pl h s and Camilli among players affected. Also covered are Giants beating the Cubs 2 to 1 with Dean pitching and a Boston Bees doubleheader sweep of the Pirates, as Ha home run and timely hits shape the scores.
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Ron
St Louis
Phelps
Camilli
Lavagello
Walker
Antseves
Brookgil
Clyde Shoun
Shinn
Faut
Tamulis
Dean Betts
New York
Paul Deaninday
Cubs
Giants
Stanley Ha
Cheagu
Billy Jurges
Burgess Whitehead
Jurges
Homer
Charley Rent
Ruffensberger
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Chicago
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Rattengberger
Loning
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Amber
Heardon Gore
Pinelli
Titve
Athendanery
Parker Advances In Net Tourney
Parker, seeded No. 2 behind Rob ert Riges, defeated Arthur Marx 6-1 6-3 to reach the second round in the Nation Clay Court tennis tournament. Kaas, Sedneasdne, and others won their early matches. In women's singles, Alien Mirble and Beverly Wille advanced to the third round, while Mary Hardwick and Nina Brown remained survivors of the first round.
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Lascagm
Frank Parker
Parker
Robert Riges
United States
England
Arthur Marx
Beverly Hills
Calif
F K Kovacs
Oakland
Tuer Roupe
Mountain State matchups list prompts regional ban notes
Mountain State games outline Ashland at Bluefield ban Huntington and Williamson at Welch with adjusted schedule references for page one readers.
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Ashland
Bluefield
Ban
Huntington
Williamson
Welch
Pe “Gb
Williamentt
Aid Bluefield
Logan
Io Ashland
Det "Gomes Behing Lesder
Reynaud Flight Rumor Ties to Lebrun Resignation
A German radio broadcast picked up by CBS claimed Paul Reynaud is on his way to America with an American plane and meeting President Lebrun. The report suggested Reynaud seeks to push Lebrun to resign to force his departure from office.
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Paul Reynaud
France
America
CBS
Reynaud
Lebrun
Reynaudo
Parkersburg Pair Fencers Highlight Huntington Lineup
Reads like a late 1930s or 1940s local fencing and track roster. Lists numerous Huntington Parkersburg area names, towns, and event roles across Bluefield Charleston Moundsville and more with multiple starter mentions and partial placements.
Medwick Defies Cardinals Rumors During New York Visit
Reports swirl about Dizzy Medwick's stance with St. Louis as he stays in New York. He defends his loyalty, notes his hot temper, and discusses his wife and two young children left in Missouri while he tours and entertains fans at the Brooklynpalds.
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Meeivwick
Roe
Seventiey
Carter
Cardinals
St. Louis
Ann
Mickey
Melinia Sue
St. Louie
Mis. Medwick
On The Line fips MN and the tennis world
A fragmented note reflects on Minnesota tennis, its big end fleet of competitors, and the theatre like stage of Wise. It recalls legends such as Tilden Lacoste Budge Perry Lenglen Masdy and the amped atmosphere at Forest Hills. Baseball and other sports context drift in with scattered names and attendance figures included.
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Fips. MN
Miden
Johnston
Lacoste
Crecet
Perry
Budge
Lenglen
Masdy
Forest Hills
Tilden
Vines
Cochrt
Percy
von Cramm
Youngstown Tops Akron 92 In Offense Packed Contest
Youngstown batsmen pounded Akron Yankees to split the Mid-Ashanlie league series. Jerry Wilte homered in the fifth while Woon and Floyd Baker added three singles each in four at bats to pace Youngstown’s 49 11 attack. Akron managed a lone run in the opening innings as the frame ended.
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Artion
G. Mung
Youngstown
Akron Yankees
Sarkey
Jerry Wilte
Woon
Floyd Baker
Akron
Taneski
Sertich
Goldstein
Drews
Ravish
Soviet Rushing Into New Bases
Stockholm dispatch reports Soviet forces rushing into bases in Latvia Estonia and Lithuania after ultimatums. Troops and tanks pour in from the east to form an armed Soviet presence in the Baltic states, with reorganization of governments under military authorities. Reports note concentration of troops in eastern Poland and Berlin's reserved reaction.
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Stockholm
Figsrich
Finland
Latvia
Estonia
Lithuania
Baltic Sea
Elise
Ciermin Crantiers
Poland
Rusesia
Moscow
Lathtania
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Lata
Extania
Tas
Thithina
Rotania
Ropmaces
Cal Tass
Amantas Siniona
Germany
Wwern
Allshanda
Berlin
Berviga
Jin Stockholn
Russia
Moraay Aas
Baltic
Turkish minister may flee to Moscow amid Turkey's ally struggles
Reports say Turkish Foreign Minister Sukie Sayeogta plans to leave for Moscow as Russia and Germany vie for influence in Turkey. While Musli favor the current government, German sway could topple the cabinet with General Ali Ikdar Sabis poised to take power. Some Turks fear Russia may demand access to the Dardanelles.
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Istanbul
Sukie Sayeogtap
Ynon
Moscow
Russia
Germany
Turkey
Telecart
Sone
Muesli
Ali Ikdar Sabis
Sabis
Kamal ‘Ataturk
Dardanelle
Blark Sea
Ninth Annual City Wide Golf Tournament Entry Form
Golfers may enter the Ninth Annual City Wide tournament at Meadow Brook Golf Club June 22 to 30 by completing this form and mailing or delivering it to tournament chairman Jack Krueger at Meadow Brook. Include name address phone and entry fee as required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadow Brook Golf Club
Jack Krueger
Meadow Brook
Churchill's Message to Britain and America Amid War
The article reports Churchill addressing Britons and Americans, pledging defiance against the Axis. It discusses the French fleet’s potential role and debates over peace terms, including the possibility of naval handovers and continued united resistance.
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Wiltoy
France
Churchill
Grear
Britain
America
Lee
United Kingdom
Will
Hitler
Floret
Struget
Goreminy
Belligh Isles
Germany
Isles
Dominions
Adivattee
Ne News
The
Standard
Meuse
City Council Defers Call for Nonpartisan Budget Study
A Wheeling city council committee rejected a proposal for a nonpartisan city budget study, arguing the chamber's handling was politicized. The letter cites income cuts and a $55,000 monthly operating squeeze, urging independent groups in Wheeling and Huntington as more suitable. The dispute centers on who should review and propose budget changes ahead of final council action.
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Salire
Chamber
Wheeling and
Huntington
Council
VanEort
Chambers
Chamber of Commerce
Jan. i
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VanHorm
Finance Committee
Neyspapers
van Horn
Johnson Urges Realism Amid War Time Hysteria
Fairmont, June 17. Louis A. Johnson declared the nation must face the emergency realistically and reject hysteria or wishful regrets. Speaking at the dedication of Fairmont’s new General Hospital, he urged unity over individualism, warned against complacency, and said national defense is not as bad as feared nor as good as desired, calling for intense preparation and sustained effort.
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Fairmont
Louis A. Johnson
Johnson
America
Fed
Beaten Poilus Forced To Take More Pounding
French prime minister and foreign minister declared France would yield for honor and peace as Hitler and Mussolini prepared to meet to decide terms. Baudoin praised allies but said France was unprepared for modern warfare and needed negotiations to end fighting. The report notes alfalfa yields in Arizona range from four to six tons an acre, above the national average.
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Churchill
Bank of England
U. S
Nevile Henderson
Germany
England
Paul Baudain
Beaudoin
Adolf Hitler
Italy
Benito Mussolini
Henri Philippe Petain
Verdun
France
Petain
Baudoin
Great Britain
Poland
Norway
Holland
Belgium
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