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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1949

Page

6

Grass troubles at Laidley Field spark turf worries

Laidley Field committee reports experimental grass beds and patchy growth while Meadow Brook expert Mike Koenig tests turf startup methods. The piece notes concerns over fall sowing timing and that fall football drills and band practice may be restricted to protect the turf.

Laidley Field Stadium Mike Koenig Meadow Brook Club Laidley Mike Arasg

Star Transferees Sign With Chicago Hormets

Two standout transfers from the Brooklyn Dodgers, halfbacks Bob Chappins and Bob Hoernschemeyer, today signed 1948 contracts with the Chicago Hormets in Chicago.

Chicago Brooklyn Dodgers Bob Chappins Bob Hoernschemeyer Chicaco Hormets

Seven American Legion Contests on Schedule

Seven American Legion baseball league games are listed for Saturday Sunday and Monday. Highlights include Kainsville versus Summersville at 2:20 PM Saturday and South Charleston against the AU Bide Police at Legion Field 5:30 PM. Sunday features Summersville at Richwood 3:36 PM London versus Elk Kanawha 5:30 PM Kenawhs City and Montgomery at Belo 2:30 PM. Monday shows Whitesville at East Bank 5 PM.

American Legion Baseball League Kainsile Summeraville South Charleston Aubide Police Legion Fieid John Brawley Elk-Kanawhe Kanawha Bunday Summersvile Rich

Tribe Divides Two With Jets

Dayton Indians split a doubleheader with Grand Rapids, winning 3-3 in the nightcap while losing the opener 4-3. Dick Kinaman homered for Dayton, and Jets pitchers struggled with errors aiding Muskegon and Saginaw in later games.

Dayton Dick Kinaman Dayton Indians Grand Rapids Jets

Turner Returned to Indianapolis Club after Pirates stint

Indiana Business Associate Ted Sullivan announced today that catcher Karl Turner has been returned to the Indianapolis Arnerican Association club after a brief one day stay with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Indianapolis Karl Turner Indianapolis Amerian Association Pittswren Pirates Indiana Ted Sullivan

Welch Manager Quits in Appalachian League Change

Welch Miners manager William iBrick Botiner resigns today in Class D Appalachian league and Mise Sheshka, ex South Atlantic league outfielder, is named new manager.

Welch William iBrick Botiner Welch Miners Mise Sheshka

Bass Season Opens Amid Wide State Fishing Reports

Anglers flock to state streams as bass, crappie, and other fish open for the season. Conditions vary by county with good water in many areas despite recent rains, while portions of Elk and Stew River and several counties report muddied or uncertain streams. Minimum bass length set at nine inches. season runs through April 30, 1950 with a four month extension on largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass.

West Virginia The Conservation Commission Sutton Braxton Clendenin Wyoming McDowell Stew River Fayette County Commission Greenbrier Barbour Berkeley Bregioa Brooks Grant Hampshire Hansock Hardy Marion Marshall Mineral Monongalis Morgan, Ohio Fentileton Pocahontas Preston Nicholas Tyler Taylor Tucker Upshin Webster and Wetzel

Arrows Top Senators 4-2 in Watt Powell Night Showdown

In a pitching duel at Watt Powell Park, Flint Arrowa beat the Senators 4-2 behind Jim Cronin and Bon Nieman. Henderson fanned nine over six innings, while Nuxhall struggled with control as Nuxhall allowed six hits and two walks.

Jim Cronin Bob Henderson Charleton Joe Nuxball Watt Powell Park Flint Arrowa Senators Watt Nuxohall Nuxhall Insteraight Scooter Koshorek Ralph Weeks Momers Jack Cerin Werks Jon Johnny Fox Dave Jaska Cendey Cronin Henderson Dean Wood Nieman Wood Senatore Weeks Gionin Nuxhall Hobie Landrith Fox Pendinton Scocter Kash ‘Orek

Gravely's Nine Defeats Sloan's 13 to 1 on Two-Hitter Night

Darrel Hill pitched a two hitter as Gravely's routed Sloan's 13 to 1 in Dunlar Industrial Softball League play. Walker had four hits in five at bats including a double to spark the Gravely attack.

Darrel Hill Gravely Sloan Walker

Indians Pound Yankees to Extend Hot Streak

The Cleveland Indians crushed the New York Yankees 10 to 4 to stretch their winning run to six games. Ken Keltner and Chuck Essegian added power, with Lopy, Doby, and Lemon contributing homers as the Tribe improved to four games over .500 and four games behind the top. Brooklyn beat Chicago 2-1 as Robinson and Hodges produced key hits, while Cincinnati topped Boston 7-2 aided by new acquisitions.

Ework Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Indians Yankees Ken Keltner Lerry Doby Bob Lemon Lou Boudgresy Temion Triiumph al Berton Tribe Lan Oid Nervosis Ed Lopat Coulhpaw Jackie Robinson Gil Hodges Snider Roy Campanella Brooklyn Cubs Emil Verden Robinson Hank Edwards Cincinnati Reda Boston Braves Howie Sox Walker Cooper New York Giants Peanuts Lowrey Harry Walker Lowrey Sin Giles Aj’ Rus Walker Johnny Sam

Watt Powell Plaque Unveiled In Charleston Park

A bronze Watt Powell Park plaque was unveiled at the main entrance of the model stadium named for Powell. Charleston Lodge No 202 sponsored the ceremony with dignitaries including Thomas Halligan and Cy Young present. the plaque honors Powell’s role in reviving organized baseball in Charleston.

Powell Ity Charleston Wes Lodge Watt Powell Charleston Club Hall Park Ineawell Azette Pho Nell Roger Charleston D. Boone Dawson Charleston Lodge No. 202 Benevolent and Protective Order At Elks Yeats Teniver League Thomas _ Halligan Cy “Young Re. ‘Owel Andrews Cdhief Halligan Reatest Pittle America Watt Siren

Finals Slated Today in NCAA Track Event

LA on June 17 NCAA track and field nationals open with preliminary heats as 700 fans attend. Charles Moore of Garnet wins 440 heat in 47.5 seconds, with Billy Parker and Reggie Pearman also advancing. Johnny Groth, Tiger rookie outfielder, noted in wrap.

Los Angeles Garnel Charles Moore Billy Parker New York University Reggie Pearman

Bucky Walters Denies Resignation Rumors

Cincinnati manager Bucky Walters rejected rumors he will quit within a month after a Herald Tribune report. Reds president Warren Giles called the story absurd, saying Walters merely suffered indigestion and was on the field next day. The Reds faced the Boston Braves in a spring training game.

New York Herald Tribune John Pepper Martin St. Louie Giles Warren Giles The Reds Erek Bucky Rosa Boston Braves

Martin Refutes Reds Manager Rumor In Miami

Pepper Martin, in his first year managing the Miami team in the Class 3 Florida International League, says he is surprised by a New York Herald Tribune report linking him to a Reds managerial role. He calls the report unfounded and notes his team sits three games behind Havana Cobans in second place.

Martin Pepper Martin New York Herald Tribune Cincinnati Reds Miami Havane Cobans

Robinson Far Ahead in Poll in All Star Balloting

Chicago June report shows Eddie Robinson leading the American League first base vote race with 45 602 ballots as the All Star poll nears the 185 000 mark. Ted Williams remains the top vote getter with 61 242 votes while Perris Fein trails by 10 716 in second place.

Chicago Eddie Robinson Cleveling Washington Brooklyn Ted Williams Boston Red Sox

City Net Action Sets Top Seedings in Tennis Tourney

The 23rd Edgewood Country Club tennis tournament runs June 16 to 26 with 39 men in singles. Top seeds Bowler Bojarsky Lutz and Wolfe lead seedings. first round matches set today. Bowler pursues a fourth straight singles title.

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