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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1944

Page

9

Parker Wins 100 Meters At National Junior AAU

New York June 17 Schoolboy sprinter Charley Parker of San Antonio Texas won the 100 meter feature at Randalls Island stadium in a come from behind finish. He edged Rudy Nedd and Bill Mathis to claim the title and also won a 1 300 meter run while Bill Hulse took the 1300 event in 3 54 3. Edward Michalski led the 400 meter crown at 50.1 as other standouts and a notable pole vault tie highlighted the meet.

New York Charley Parker San Antonio Tex Randalls Island Parker Rudy Nedd New York Pronger Club Bill Hulse New York A. C. Star Rudy Simms New York University New York Pioneer Club Bill McGuire New York A Simms Edward Michalski George Hedty Montclair N. J Jack Kaiser San Diego Marine Base William F. Mitchell Cherry Point N. Cc Kaiser del Smith Glendale Calif

Baseball Tonight Schedule The Major Leagues

The schedule lists likely games across National and American Leagues with multiple matchups. Probable pitchers are named for each fixture including New York at Boston, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at Chicago, Pittsburgh at St. Louis, and Chicago at Cleveland among others with lineups and anticipated pitchers.

Amd Tinea Fitieburgh St. Louis Sewell Strinvevich Ve. Cowper Lawier Philadelphia New Kramer Ve. Gantry Newhauser Reuten New York Brooklyn Boston Chicago Tmatl Fiitsburgh St. ‘Louis Aight Fels Louis Be Uitsburgh Gincinnath Vere Brooklyn Oy Ats Philadelphia Chitago Chisago Cleveland Os

Three Contests Slated in South Charleston Junior Softball

Three games are scheduled in the South Charleston Junior softball loop Tuesday. The Rock Lake and the Blue Bell Ramblers open at 4:45 p.m. at Oakesfield. Spring Hill Merchants face Roaring Lions at 6, followed by Baptist Church and Ranson Hil toppers at 7:15. The Ranson nine lead with four wins and one loss, while Spring Hill Merchants sit second with three wins and one loss.

South Charleston Rock Lake Blue Bell Ramblers Oakesfield Spring Hill Merchants Roaring Lions Baptist Church Ranson Hiltoppers Ranson Nine

Yankees Split Double Header

New York and Philadelphia sections describe a doubleheader split with the A's. Hayes and Siebert sparked a late rally for Philadelphia in game one. Yankees faded late in game two as stars like Lindell and Estalella produced early runs before a strong relief performance sealed the win.

New York Frankie Hayes Dick Siebert Mackmen Yankees George Stirnweiss Apple Larry Rosenthal Johnny Lindell Nick Blus Estalella Philadelphi Qhemssey Zell Hommes Busch Hayes Hell Philadelphia Eatalella Ellen Metheny Lindell Grimes Estalella Rutlo Siebert Kell Rullo Biebert Sthmwell Mitox Ich

Miller Homer Secures Cubs Win in Extended Duel

In Chicago on June 11, Claude Passeau outlasted Lefty Arnold Carter as the Cubs defeated Cincinnati 2 to 1 in 18 innings. Eddie Miller homered for Cincinnati, while Miller and Nicholson produced the decisive hit for Chicago. Carter walked home the Cubs' second run in the fourth, but defensive miscues and key pitching kept Cincinnati tied until the late innings.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Arnold Carter Claude Passeau Reds Eddie Miller Billy Nicholson Carter Cubs Roy Hughes Glover Phil Cavaretta Andy Pafko Miller Cavaretta Don Johnson Johnson Gee Walker Hughes Williams Gillughes Ay Sriscola Rl oSavarr'ta Walker Cf Oworthett If Moermein Tipton If Paseau Fatns Milley Nichol Son Wighes Coverretti Muelster Mesner Mueller Yorx Cavazzetta Cincin Rall Chicako Bi Carter Passeau Easterwood Jorda Reardon Goetz

Bundy Wins National Clay Courts Tennis Title

Dorothy May Bundy of Santa Monica California defeated Mary Arnold of Los Angeles 7 5 6 4 to win the National Clay Courts Women’s championship. It is Bundy’s first national title and she is the daughter of May Sutton and Tom Bundy both former champions. Bundy used an adept overhead game and secured the win by breaking serve in the 11th game of the first set and in the fifth game of the second set.

Detroit Dorothy May Bundy Santa Monica Cal Mary Arnold Los Angeles Miss Bundy May Sutton Tom Bundy

Charleston Chess Club Meeting Set for Monday Night

The Charleston Chess Club will meet at the Canton Restaurant on Quarer Street Monday at 8 p m. Acting president Hal Liggett urged all city players to attend for their own chess interests and the club’s good. The session accompanies the late spring tournament and is open to fans wishing to enter.

Charleston Chess Club Canton Quarrier St Hal Liggett Liggett

Nelson Leads Wykagyl Open with 64 to hold five-stroke lead

Byron Nelson, the Texan star, shot a six under par 64 at Wykagyl to extend his 72 hole New York Red Cross Open lead to 204, five strokes ahead of Vic Ghezzi and Mike Turnesa, as other contenders fell back in New Rochelle New York.

New Rochelle WN. C Byron Nelson Toledo Wykagyl Nelson Vic Ghezz Atlantic City Mike Turnesa White Plains N.Y Harold (Jug) McSpaden Philadelphia Herman Barron

War Industrial League slate features five games today

Five War Industrial League baseball games are set as the first half schedule nears completion. Viscose leads with eight wins in 10 starts and will face DuPont at Nitro at 3 30 p m while Highcoal hosts American Fork and Hoe in a doubleheader at Anchorfield. Carnegie meets U S Rubber at Kanawha park at 8 p m and Carbide plays Monsanto at 7 30 p m in the nightcap.

Viscose duPont Highcoal American Fork Hoe Anchorfield Kanawha Park Carnegie U.S Carbide Monsanto White Plains Gene Sarazen Darien Conn Sarazen Gene George Dor Claude Grimm Nelson Pauley Jim Wiggins Bill Siders Forkers U. S Wile Carnegie Howell Middleton Murrell McLeod Clatworthy Thomas Nitro Lanagen Hicks

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