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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1931

Page

6

Boxing press hypes Schmeling Stribling bout in Cleveland

Knight notes press agents push hype for the July 3 heavyweight title fight at Madison Square Garden affiliate promoter of Mex Behmeling W L Stribling clash in Cleveland. The piece argues fans prefer genuine rivalry over staged feuds and predicts strong local turnout, with gate tactics like public fruitions to boost interest.

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Walker Relinquishes Middleweight Title in New York

New York June 19 Mickey Welker world middleweight champion cannot make weight and will relinquish the title He likely will meet Jack Sharkey for a bout in Brooklyn this summer The Toy Bulldog has angered for failing to defend his crown Welker has fought as a heavyweight recently risking a potential Rosenbloom Glattery bout in August in Roberts Field plans.

New York Mickey Welker New York State Athletic Commission Jack Bharkey Brooklyn Angre Mickey Johhny Risko Indian San Robets Field Maxie Rosenbloom Jimmy Glattery Buffalo

Sport in Sixth Accounts For 5 to 3 Win Over Foes

Cumberland Colts defeated Charleston Senators 5 3 at Kanawha Park via a sixth inning rally led by Arley Crow. The win kept Cumberland from sole possession of first in the Middle Atlantic league as Charleston tied the game with four runs in the seventh. Box score notes include Crow, Merleau, Zupancic, Byrd and Densmore contributing, with Mackey handling pitching duties. Fairmont game on tap today with a doubleheader at 3 and 8:16 PM.

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Mid Atlantic Statistics From Yesterday's Games

Results show Charleston 5 Cumberland 3 Beckley 10 Charleroi 3 Fairmont 4 Scottdale 4 Hagerstown 7 Clarksburg 2 Johnstown 3 Huntington 2 Wheeling 14 Altoona 5 Tonight includes Patmont at Charleston two games at 3 pm and 515 pm Hagerstown faces Beckley Cumberland meets Huntington Clarksburg plays Scottdale Altoona meets Johnstown Wheeling visits Charleroi.

Charleston Cumberland Beckley Charlerad Fairmonth Scottdale Hagerstown Clarksburg Johnstown Huntington Wheeling Altoona Patrmont Charleroi Wen East

Charleston Colts Battle Cumberland Colts In MA League Chase

In Anawhs Park June 18 Charleston battles Cumberland for first in the Middle Atlantic league race. A full house eyed Eddie Marleau on the mound for Charleston while Densmore worked for Cumberland. Scoring runs, base stealing, and late rallies filled the nine innings as Charleston chased Cumberland through multiple frames.

Gems Triumph Over Scotsdale to Take Series

Gems defeat Scotsdale 3-2 in a three game series finale as Bentidute loses the deciding game for the Scots. Fairmont gains a 3-1 series win while Renrick and Rea lead Becket in a 10-3 win over Charleroi. Hagerstown blanks Clarksburg 7-2 as Proctor and Vusbe contribute on the mound.

Gems Scotsdale

Dreyfuss Offers To Aid Altoona Club With Debt Help

Macey Dreyfuss, president of the Pittsburgh National League club, offered 3000 toward wiping out the Altoona debt and to cover the balance. The Veterans of Foreign Wars group volunteered to raise funds and arrange for home games at a central diamond. Altoona’s franchise, moved from Jeannette, faced heavy indebtedness as Johnstown won the series final 5-2 over Huntington Roosters.

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Arlett Out of Game With Thumb Injury

Philadelphia reports slugging outfielder Buz Arlett has a broken right thumb discovered with N ray photography. He will miss two weeks or more. The star fielder jammed his hand into the ground while sliding into a base in St. Louis.

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Harvard Defeats Yale in Regatta at New London

Harvard varsity eight, stroked by Gerald Cassedy, edged Yale by three lengths on the Thames course. Harvard led from the start, Yale surged near the finish, but Cassedy’s late drive restored the Crimson advantage as they finished strong. Yale displayed effort but could not overtake.

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Dick Richardson Opposes New Lighter Ball in Golf

Dick Richardson, Kanawha Country Club manager and a leading figure in Charleston golf, yesterday spoke out against the proposed lighter golf ball, signaling strong opposition from local authorities and players regarding changes to equipment used in regional competitions.

Dick Richardson Ice Richardson Kanawha Country Club Charleston

Golf Ball Size Vote Poll in Charleston Gazette

The Charleston Gazette conducts a nationwide golfers poll on whether the new size ball improves play. Richardson, who set a Kanawha course record, says the new ball cuts some tee shots but may not boost overall scoring. others cite cost and course impact. Votes will be mailed to the Golf Ball Poll office for official tabulation.

Charleston the Gazette Fat Dan United Voll Charleston Gazette Richardson Kanawha Soid Richardson Gime Mays Lee New Ball Richard Galt Hale Street

Fireball Artist Touched For Twelve Hits by Hose

In Chicago on June 19, Bob Grove struggled as the Athletics whipped the White Sox 16 to 0. Philadelphia gained ground with Washington losing to Cleveland, stretching the champions’ lead to one and a half games. Groves allowed twelve hits and fell to 12-1 while Philadelphia designated hitters fueled a 16 run eruption.

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Yankees Roll Over Browns In Lopsided St Louis Battle

The New York Yankees crushed the Browns 16 to 5 in St Louis with Henry Johnson collecting seven hits. Yankees hitters pummeled Gray Coffman and Suleé as New York built a commanding lead, led by Ruth and Gehrig with multiple RBI, while Brown pitchers struggled.

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Tigers Win on Wide Hit Totals in Detroit Tilt

DETROIT June 18 The Tigers needed all 19 hits to win as they topped Boston. AP dispatch notes St Louis Cardinals beat the Braves 11 to 3 with Wild Bill Hallahan earning win number eight of the season. Patsy and others drove runs while Hallahan held the opposition to seven hits through 7 2/3 innings before Sherdel finished. In New York, Pittsburgh Plates defeated Gratia 4 to 1 behind Mitchell and Heving, with four early hits enough to square the series. Waner and Traynor led Pittsburgh. Gratia bats cooled after the first two frames.

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Cubs Cup Triumph Over Robins 12-7 in Brooklyn

The Chicago Cubs slugged 15 hits off five Brooklyn pitchers to seal a 12-7 win. Key moments include Wilson and O'Doul homering for Chicago while Curler, English, and Jurges drove in multiple runs. Pitchers Shante, Helmach, and Quinn faltered as Brooklyn yielded several runs across the game.

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Fisk Wins Over Reds 7-6 in Sixth Inning Rally

Fisk Tires overcame an 8-1 deficit to beat the Reds 7-6 at Laidley Field. Winters started for Fisk, replaced by Haggerdy in the fifth as Reds built a three-run lead. Dawson and Givens each had two hits, with several players contributing to Fisk’s late rally and scoring. Winning pitcher Haggerdy pitched 3 innings. Lamont took the loss. Umps Wille and Fulks. Time 1:20.

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Loretta Turnbull Injured in Regatta Accident

Miss Loretta Turnbull of Monrovia California, famed onboard driver, was seriously injured when her boat Sunkist Kid overturned during the Intercollegiate regatta. She was pulled from the water unconscious and revived. doctors at Auburn hospital report a serious hip injury.

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