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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1947

Page

13

Assault Will Be Retired After 1947 Racing

New York reports trainer Maxie Hirsch says Assault the Texas clubfoot champion may retire after the 1947 season once he finishes rewriting the record book. Owner Robert J. Kieberg jr may wind down the comet’s career in Kentucky after this year as the son of speed heads to King Ranch in Texas to begin a stud line. Assault already banked 538 250 and eyes Whirlaway’s earnings in the Brooklyn Handicap at Aqueduct.

New York Cp—Tanxy Ambling Assault Texas Maxie Hirsch Fredericksburg County Fair Robert J. Kieberg, Jr Kieberg Kentucky Kinglanch Whirlaway Brooklyn Aqueduct

Viscose Wins to Tie for Industrial League Lead

Viscose, led by three hits from Jimmy Jones, defeated Rex Hill’s Dr Pepper 2 1 at Kanawha Park to share first place with Anchor Red Sox. Sublette doubled to drive in the first run, Lore and Roberts added key plays, and Isaac Hall struck out 10 for Viscose. Dr Pepper’s lone run came on Lore’s double and Case belt’s single in the fourth. Carbide travels to Nitro for a three game set with Monsanto. no Kanawha Park games today.

Jimmy Jones Ed Hall Viseose Nihe Kanawha Park Rex Hill Dr. Pepper Club Vierane Mintaceain Bite Oe Red Sox Viscose Sublette Jenkins Eiders Lore Roberts Whitey McCormick Dr. Pepper Case Isaac Hall Visease Flinger Jones Monsanto Emco duPont Carbide Nico Coal Fork Wilbur Reynolds

Harvard Cups 9th Straight Victory Over Yale Crew

New London Conn June 1 Harvard won its ninth straight victory over Yale in the 82nd intercollegiate rowing race. The four mile time was 20 40 with Yale six seconds back. Yale narrowed Harvard's lead to one length late but Harvard held on. Yale won the Freshman race 9 43 to 4 52 while Harvard took the junior varsity in 2 Yale's time 9 47. Weather was near perfect with a light drizzle earlier and a calm Thames surface.

New London Conn Harvard Yale America Harvard Camelos Thames

Mickey Davies Plans Cabell Boxing Show

Huntington June 18 professional boxing returns Monday night under promoter Mickey Davies. Four eight round scraps plus one eight round bout on the first card. Mose Brown meets Charley Roth in the headliner. Paul Holbrook faces Matt Schwartz in another eight-rounder.

Huntington Mickey Davies Davies Mose Brown Charley Roth Akron Paul Holbrook Ashland Matt Schwartz Columbus

Doser Leads PGA Qualifying At Plum Hollow In Detroit

Clarence Doser, 38, Hartedale pro, shot five under par 67 to top the 141 entrants in the first half of the two day PGA championship qualifier at Plum Hollow. Demaret Harmon and other stars followed, while Hogan and Snead also competed as the field eyed a possible 149 for match play.

Turnesa Mike Turnesa White Plains Plum Hollow Detroit Etroit Clarence Doser Galf Fairways Doser Jmca Dayton Hartsdale N. C Toney Penna Ky Laffoon Plum Hallow Harmon Demaret Bing Crosby Jim Milward Dick Shoemaker Wilkinsburg Shermen Elworthy San Francisco Elworthy Evi Paul Runyan Revolla Snead Hamilton Hogan Porky Oliver Wilmington Del Dick Meta Chicago Ky Laffollon St. Andrews Ill Earhed Metz Hartédale Jimmy Demaret Ojai Gni Clauge Harmon Mamaroneck Eli N.Y Sherman Stworthy Jimny Milward Madlson Wis Bob_ Hamilton Die Met Til Eag Birmingham Mink George Secmeter Gade Vial Herman Kelser Akron Ohig Jackson Bradley Glenview Am Snead Hot Springs Walter Toney Fein Cincinnati Gndowany Bulan Sudir Jesh Fairfax Cal San Ryrit di Thomson Chicopee Mass Dohuuv Gauras Cahaes Yonck Attehell Wes Orange N. J Penn Bulla Proeaix Oe

Hockenberry Accepts Welch Coaching Post

Hockenberry formally accepted the McDowell county board of education appointment to head Welch high school. He coached West Virginia university baseball this spring and succeeds Vernon H Callaway who resigned to private employment. A three sport star at WVU and former professional player with Rochester, he returned to Morgantown last year to mentor the baseball nine.

Wayful Charlie Wockenberry McDowell County Board of Education Welch High School Hockenberry West Virginia University Vernon H. Callaway Rochester Morgantown

Passeau Returns to Cubs After Back Surgery

Claude Passeau, 38, rejoined the Chicago Cubs after back surgery in February. He worked out with Mobile for a week and threw 20 minutes of batting practice, planning relief appearances first as he regains strength and weight. He hinted starting duties will take longer to resume.

Cincagg Chicago Cubs Claude Passeau Mobile Cubs Passeau

Major League Standings and Wednesday Results

Baseball standings and Wednesday results across leagues with noted postponed games and scheduled matchups. Key mentions include New York at Musburg and Brooklyn at Chicago with multiple pitchers listed, plus American League notes on St Louis Boston and Cleveland Washington games.

Brooklyn Chicago New York Phisburet Doston Cincinnati Phindelabia St. Louis Boston Cleveland Washington Musburghw Cooper Hinbe Hrooklyn Chie Sohal Dastan Cincimami Spahn Fander Meer Lopat Detroit Philadelphia Hutchingan Heava Marchildon Jimbree Wynn Einelnnath Pittsburgh Otate Gates Ahiladelntita Besnington Deader

Rain Delays City Marbles Tournament to Today

The hc city marbles tournament co sponsored by the U I and City Playgrounds commission was postponed yesterday due to rain. Director Jake Moser said it will run this afternoon at 2 pm at Chamberlain Junior High if weather clears, otherwise move to Laidley Field under the stands. The winner advances to the Mic state tournament here Friday.

The U. I City Playgrounds Commission Jake Moser Chamberlain Junior High Laidley Field Mic

Hutchinson Set for Sunday Final Rematch in Golf

Hutchinson advances toward a Sunday 36 hole final as Angel and Blizzard remain choices to meet. Both have won three crowns and a fourth would set an enduring record. Yesterday’s defeated players enter a consolation flight while action opens in other flights.

Hutchinson Blizzard Miller Carper Dausles Reed Chatfield Guyer Graham Rugel

Ex Red Hurler Brady Dies at 50 in Kentucky

Neal J. Brady 50 former Reds pitcher died at his home in South Ft. Mitchell near Covington Kentucky after years of poor health. He pitched for the Cincinnati Reds in 1934 and was a former major league player.

Red Hurler Covington June Boa -Neal J. Brady Cincinnati

Calvert Reserve Blended Whiskey 86H Proof

Calvert Distiller Corp New York introduces Calvert Reserve a blended whiskey 86 proof with 55 percent grain neutral spirit content in a New York City release.

Calvert Reserve Calvert Distiller Corp New York City

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