Burnwell Stays Perfect With 59 Victory Over Diamonds
Burnwell moved into a tie for first in the Tri County League by routing Fayetteville Black Diamonds 59 in a fast game. Shaw earned his third win and first shutout, as Burnwell broke the game open with a four-run inning. Rippetoe, DuFour and Sizemore each had two hits for Burnwell while Fayetteville’s Rippetoe and Chambers contributed on the mound.
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Beard's Fork Defeats Leewood 17–8 In Baseball Tilt
Beard's Fork defeated Leewood 17 to 8 as Merritt earned the win with strong pitching and a three run homer in the first inning. Nibert collected four hits in five at bats, driving in runs including a homer in the second with two aboard. Leewood scored five in the first and two in the fourth before Beard's Fork pulled away in the late innings. Tyree Reynolds Cochrane and Neale also contributed for Leewood, while Merritt and Nuckols led Beard's Fork.
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Mr Bones Victor Wins Dwyer Stakes at Aqueduct
Mr Bones victor over Pullman by a length in the 48th Dwyer Stakes at Aqueduct New York carrying 124 pounds. Memory Book finished third as Jean Bert set early pace before fading. Johnny Gilbert rode the winner in 1 49 4 5 for the mile and an eighth race.
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Sunday School Games Carded in Charleston League Opener
The Charleston Sunday School league begins its first half season with Bord facing Trinity at Boys' Held Monday at six. Trinity leads with six wins, Boyd is second with three wins and three losses. Schedule also includes Calvary vs Elizabeth Tuesday, Boyd vs Calvary Wednesday, and Trinity vs Elizabeth Thursday. Standings show Trinity, Royd, Calvary, Elizabeth.
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Americans win Westchester Cup in polo series
The United States polo team defeated England in the second and deciding match to retain the Westchester Cup, continuing America's dominance since 1921. Britain mounted several rallies but the American defense and attack secured the victory in Hurlingham, England, as Rio America had won the opening match ten days earlier.
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Pistol Club Plans Shoot With Charleston Rifle and Pleto
The Charleston Rifle and Pleto club will engage in a pistol shoot with Fairmont this afternoon at the club range near Ele River. A practice session will be held following the team patch.
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State Open Tennis Tournament Opens in Charleston Wednesday
West Virginia's State Open tennis event kicks off in Charleston on Wednesday as the 27 year history of state champions sees Capital City represented since 1935 with Jin Allen and Charlie Gave. The Charleston club, founded years ago, has produced top players under Bob Skinner and Tom McKinley, with Charlie Trask guiding newer talent at the city’s courts.
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Plans For Skeet Shoot At Kanawha Club
Plans for the 1956 state skeet shoot will be made this afternoon at Kanawha Skeet club with West Virginia club representatives. Carl Bradsher of Greenbrier Trap ang ed club will help decide the site and date and explain the new angle to be used. The 1955 shoot was held at White Sulphur Springs.
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Hollyrood Wins Chicago Derby at Hawthorne
Hollyrood the Hal Price Headley stable horse captured the $15,000 added Chicago Derby before 20,008 fans at Hawthorne. Rushaway, also trained by Headley with jockey Willie Saunders, was second by three quarters of a length to Carvola, owned by E. K. Bryson, in the mile and a quarter event. The winner earned 16,000 plus purses, with final payouts including Carvola and Hell Image, among twelve starters.
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Girls Softball Tournament Planned In Charleston
The Charleston Girls Recreation Association invites all women over 18 from business, industry, and college to its first annual softball tournament. A Wednesday meeting at the YWCA will explain details. Elizabeth Bennett and Mrs. Co. F Dayton advise the league. individuals may join without preliminary teams and may be placed on teams later. Playing fields are reserved for girls’ games as schedules permit.
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Softball League to Play Games at Valley Bell Park
The Charleston Softball League announced plans to hold part of its games at Valley Bell Park in the second half of the season. Recreation director Harry Paxion said a small admission fee would be charged, with proceeds going to a children's playground fund after a conference with Valley Belt plant officials.
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Experts Are Still Dazed Over Louis Schmeling Pick
New York observers remain split after predictions on Joe Louis versus Max Schmeling. Analysts praised Schmeling’s performance yet noted Louis’s resilience, amid reports from hotels and press rooms reflecting mixed opinions.
Americans Take Three Net Titles in World Championship Tennis
The American duo Witt Alison and John Van Ryn won the doubles title 6-3 6-4. In mixed play, Jadwipa Jedrzejawsna captured the mixed championship 346 6-2 6-0. Mrs Dorothy Andrus and partner claimed a fourth title effort, while Mme Sylvia Hentotin won women's doubles after a tough final against Nellie Adamson and Jeanne De Meiulmees ter.
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Nellie Adamson
Jeanne de Meiulmeester
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Red Bird Streak Broken by Indians in Series Game
The Red Birds saw their win streak end as the Indianapolis Indians won the second game of the series. Despite two home runs by Jack Winsett bringing his season total to 27, the Indians held off the Red Parks with timely hitting and solid pitching.
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Podalak and Sexton Set for Armory Wrestling Show
Podalak 214 pounds and Sexton 2286 of Calumpus meet in a weekly Legion show at the Armory Monday night. Podalak, a former strongman, faces Sexton who drew with a world class rival in Detroit earning high praise. Other bouts feature Meg X vs Clete Kauffman and Cordovano vs Whilic Grove in a card packed with action and intrigue.
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Germany Eyes Berlin Heavyweight Title Bout in September
Berlin officials backed by Nazi leaders push to stage Schmeling Braddock for the world heavyweight title at the new Olympic Stadium. Demonstrations of support run through government and press as plans call for a 100000 sellout with Goebbels oversight and possible prize guarantees.
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Schmeling Braddock Title Bout Looms Next September
Max Schmeling plans a return to the United States to challenge James J. Braddock for the world heavyweight title next September. Promoter Mike Jacobs hinted at an agreement while Braddock’s manager Joe Gould asserted contract terms with Schmeling and Garden approval pending. Louis travels toward Detroit as Jacobs promotes new fights to recoup losses from Louis Schmeling venture.
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Parker and Riggs In Tourney Finals
Parker and Riggs reach the tennis tournament final after semifinal wins. Frankie seeded seventh defeated John McDiarmid of the University of Chicago in four sets, while Vernon John of USC and Bobby Rigas from the coast also advanced, with Rigas defeating John in straight sets. The championship match location and date were postponed earlier due to rain.
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Fairmont Ring Card Composed for State Meet Card
Fairmont June 20 police and sheriffs attend state conventions plan 42 rounds at South Side park next Marc day. Fraternal Order of Police leader Harry B. Squ president helps arrange referees for seven bouts featuring Aubres Martin and Jess Cr Cincinnati in a 10 round main event. Jack Martin meets Mickue Brew in a six round semi final along with three other six round bouts.
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Barnwell Faces Tigers in Sunday Baseball Showdown
Barnwell baseball team will meet Chirleton Tigers Sunday afternoon at Ralpars in Charleston for a key game. Auracell club is also mentioned with Tom Dew associated with Barnwell in the report.
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Rex Mays Captures National 100-Mile Auto Race
Rex Mays of Glendale California won the national championship 100 mile race at Goshen in 1 16 31 47 with an average speed of 76 409 miles per hour. Wilbur Shaw of Indianapolis finished second and George Doc MacKenzie of Eddington Pa was third amid a lineup of drivers including Floyd Roberts Billy Winn Maurie Rose and Lou Meyer. Prize money went to the top finishers with Mays taking 74 409 and Shaw 7 vagy ai 1 200.
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George “Doc? MacKenzie
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