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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1947

Page

13

Blizzard and Rugel share city medalist lead in golf title

Blizzard and Joe Rugel finished tied for medalist honors at Meadow Brook with 144 after two rounds in the Gazette's City-Wide golf tournament. They will begin match play this afternoon as co-favorites, facing Indy Brawley and Ray Tincher in early rounds, while defending champ Gordo Murray draws Jack Herlihy.

SosRys Blizeard Joe Rugel The Gazette Meadow Brook Bizcard Rugel Blizzard Brawley Indy Brawley Ray Tincher Gordo Murray Kermit Hutchinson Jack Herlihy S ‘Hutchinson Kelley Reed John Chenoweth C. J. Hailey Hele

Orioles call up Weigel and Kuzava to bolster rotation

Ralph Weigel and Lefty Bob Kuzava, ex Senators, join the Baltimore Orioles of the International League as Cleveland Indians struggle and weigh recalled options. Kuzava earned a 3-1 win in Toronto and a 2-1 victory over Buffalo.

Ralph Weigel Bob Kuzava Charles‘ton Senators Baltimore Orioles Cleveland Indians Weigel Kuzava Orioles Jobst Ferronto Buffalo

Viscose Looks To Tie For First In City Industrial Baseball

Viscose can move into a first place tie with Anchor Red Sox at Devas Kanawha Park at 7:30. Rex Hill’s Be Pepper in The Powder City outfit shows signs of regaining form and may push the leaders. Weigel belted a triple and single for Mutiny in a 6-2 win over Toronto. Duke Ridgley notes Sammy Clage’s coaching staff move as mutiny, a Huntington context. Giants in pennant race. Morgantown writers critique Jock Sutherland’s knowledge and WYD material remarks.

Red Sox Sammy Clage Eddie King Morris Harvey Duke Ridgley Huntington Herald Dispatch Sammy King Gallen Eagles Arthur Rezsonico Charley Fulton Bill_ Friel Morgantown Jock Sutherland Jock Bill] Kern WYD Sutherland Heresay Boya

Hogan Seeks Plum Hollow Mastery In PGA Qualifiers

Belting Ben Hogan arrives in Hershey Pennsylvania to study Plum Hollow’s 6922 yard course as he defends the national PGA title. He vows rapid acclimation amid tough fairways and greens while Vic Ghezzi shifts plans to play in the event. Dick Metz praises the layout as demanding, with five long par fives testing every club in the bag.

Ben Hogan Hershey Plum Hollow Hogan Porky Oliver Wilmington Del Portland Ore America Dick Metz Chicago Metz Ben Woods Hogan St. Louis Ber Vic Ghezzi England PGA Greens J. C. Helferich Ed Dudley Helferich

Open contenders boast strong practice round before tournament

His 33 34 87 today marked the best reported practice round on the eve of the tournament and hinted Sam Blythe may rebound from the playoff mishap in the National Open. Lew Worsham battled trouble and was four under par through 13 holes before rain halted play. Lloyd Mangrum, the 1946 Open champion, matched Wor sham’s score, while Bobby Locke from Johannesburg also featured.

Sam Lew Worsham Worsham Bobby Locke Johannesburg

Dunbar Summer Recreation Program Plans Team Play

Dunbar will organize volleyball softball and basketball teams at the 1st Ward 2nd Ward and 3rd Ward schools this week. Boys ages 8 to 12 will play softball at playgrounds Monday through Thursday from 2 p.m. to 3 30 p.m. Older boys softball coached by Nelson Bragg at the football field on Monday Tuesday and Thursday at 2 p.m. Girls of all ages will play softball at various playgrounds. Volleyball features boys 15 to 18 on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Ages 11 to 14 on Tuesdays. ages 7 to 10 on Thursdays. Basketball for boys 9th grade and below on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. 10th grade and up on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Girls may form City league teams using Friday practice periods. Competition begins June 30 and runs through summer, with city champs scheduling games with other county playgrounds. Special events include a Wiener Roast Wednesday and a wheel parade Friday. In St Albans, Viscole and Moose win. Marines 12-0 and Moose 20-8. Thursday Apex vs Leton and Escos vs Dunbar noted.

Dunbar 1St Ward

Play to Open in Net Event at Edgewood Club

Play begins at 11 a m in the West Virginia Center tennis tournament at Edgewood Country Club. Winners in two divisions advance to a five state Mid Atlantic tournament in Richmond Va June 24 25. doubles draw to be made. Catherine Wolf organizer says winners pay travel to Richmond while board is provided. winner advances to Kalamazoo National Juniors.

West Virginia Center Edgewood Country Club Richmond Catherine Wolf Edgewood Miss Wolf Kalamazoo Mich

Mrs Johnston Wins Edgewood Ladies Golf Prize

Mrs. O R Johnston of Meadow Brook took low gross honors at Edgewood invitational day ladies golf. Pat Wallace of Huntington Guyan Country Club earned low net with 37, Henry Krueger of Meadow Brook won low putts with 37, Marcy David led high blind holes with 7, Kanawha champion Henry Payne had low gross 44, H B Wehrle posted low net 42, Buckner Clay claimed low putts 16, and Jane Barksdale shot 33 to win high blind holes.

O. R. Johnston Meadow Brook Edgewood Pat Wallace Huntington Guyan Country Club Henry Krueger Marcy David Henry Payne Kanawha County Law Gross H. B. Wehrle Buckner Clay Jane Barksdale

City Marbles Tourney Slated This Afternoon

The Charleston marble tournament starts at 2 pm today at Chamberlain playground with Jake Moser Pud Hutson and Biddy Bers as referees and Ruben Carp George Ray ford and Don Moses as scorers. co sponsored by the Great Kanawha Post VFW and the Charleston Park and Recreation Commission. winner advances to state tourney in Charleston June 20 to reach Boys Town national event with VFW funding. Medals awarded for top three in each city and state. several prelim pairings listed. Spencer hosts Tom's Peanuts at Christy field 3 30 this afternoon.

Chamberlain Playground Jake Moser Pud Hutson Biddy Beer S Ruben Carp George Rayford Don Moses Charleston Great Kanawha Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Charleston Park and Recreation Commission Boys Town Nebr Father Flanagan Boys Charmberlainy jDanony Kerler South Hills Loyd Humphries Billy Rose Llcthpage Doe Daughters Bill Barnette Capitol Harry Edwards Riverview Gene Tinian Glenwood Frankie Dusticer Washington Manor Arthur Berkley South Ruffner Larry Carper Horace Mann Jimmy Lilly Legion Tindan Reed Robiney Ronald Spenger Wiskelwan George Hicks Boyd Lacy Jones Reynolds Curly Amerson Cabell Va William Tribble Perabank

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