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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1944

Page

11

Match Play Starts In City-Wide Golf Tournament Today

Hutchinson leads field of 65 qualifiers at Meadow Brook Golf Club in the 13th annual City-Wide links tournament. Kermit Hutchinson earned medalist honors with a 71, entering a bracket that includes Jimmy Lear and Bill Ford as notable contenders.

Hutchinson Meadow Brook Golf Club Kermit Hutchinson Jimmy Lear Lear Bill Ford Ebner Zimmerman Joe Rugel Gay Carper Sam Clark Rugel S. Rugel Meadow Brook Carper Steve Milhouse Huber Herb Breishhbach Millhouse Tommy Wootrum Roy Sweeney

Red Sox Tryout Camp Concludes With Noon Session

Session at Kanawha Park will finish the Red Sox tryout camp with a noon workout. Elmer Voter says final drills include infield and outfield work a chalk talk an intra squad game and a candid talk on big league chances. Names will be added to the Red Sox future book after the discussions.

Darrell Harless Boston Red Sox Kanawha Park Elmer Voter Red Sox Jon Geo Douglas MacArthur Ameri

New York and Chicago Camps Push Players for Future

Veteran baseball scout Yoter urges heavy practice as the Boston Red Sox set up camps in Middletown and Kanawha Park, with assistants Hunter Barrett and Marshall. Players moved to farm teams in Ohio State League. more camps planned in Rononka Virginia Winston-Salem and Scranton before a northern surge in August.

San Yoter Kanawha Park Iddy Beers Charleston Park Commission Red Sox Voter Fred Hunter Bill Barrett Eddie Marshall Bosox Middletown Louisville Rononke Winston Selem N. C Scranton

Hughson Leads Red Sox In Strong pennant Push

Cecil Tex Hughson has won nine games this season as the Red Sox rise in the American league standings. His six-hitter over the Athletics and two wins over the Yankees boost Boston’s pennant chances. Hughson’s ascent follows a path from Texas to Major League success with Louisville and Scranton before joining Boston.

Boston Boston Red Sox Cecil Tex) Hughson Kyle Tex Hughson New York Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Red Sox Moultrie Canton Scranton Louisville Sox Mike Ryba Cronin

Women’s Western Open Upsets Shake First Round

In Chicago on June 7, Dorothy Germain and Babe Didriksen Zaharias advanced easily in the Women’s Western Open. Catherine Fox and Marjorie Row were upset by rivals, with Fox losing 3 and 2 to Claire Doran and Row defeated by Claire Doran’s sharp play.

Chicago Dorothy Germain Philadelphia Babe Didriksen Zaharias Beverly Hills Calif Miss Germain Zaharias Catherine Fox Bloomfield N. J Ala Rollins Co Florida Claire Doran Cleveland

Youngs Feat May Be Illegal At AAU Meet

Claude Buddy Young may have his 100 meter title questioned after five false starts and two gun recalls at the National AAU championship. AAU secretary Ferris said the win could be overturned and medals returned if the race is found invalid. Six finalists were disqualified for false starts but were reinstated by Lawrence Di Benedetto, fueling calls to restore a one yard per false start penalty.

New York Claude Buddy) Young Illinois Dan Ferris AAU Young Ferris Stockholm Jim Thorpe United States Jack Lawrence di Benedetto New Orleans

Fifth Army Horse Players Eye Siena Race July 2

Sid Feder reports the 5th Army horses traveling north of Rome plan a task force to reach Siena for its famed two day meet on July 2. The feature race Patio runs in Piazza Vittorio Emmanuele with cannons signaling posts and a chaotic, festive scene around the square, resembling a major city carnival.

5Th Army Siena Sid Feder Rome Ben Jones Parnell Whirlaway Don Meade Herb Fisher Madison Square Garden Piazza Vittorio Empanuele Times Square Loop Capitol Hill Harrisburg Matt Winn Churchill Downs

Greenberg and Other Sports Stars In China War Roles

A Western China base hosts Hank Greenberg now in Army service as special services officer. Helen Meany, Olympic diving champion, helps Red Cross at a large Eastern India base. Captain George Varoff, famed pole vaulter, flies a Superfortress from February 1941 with crew member Technical Sergeant John Quinn from Yonkers, New York.

United States China Helen Meany George Varoff Hank Greenberg Detroit Tigers Miss Meany Red Cross Club India Varett John Quinn Yonkers Europe Farmone

Unearned Run Enables Cardinals to Top Cubs

In Chicago in June 2007 the St. Louis Cardinals edged the Cubs 2 to 1 behind five hit pitching from Al Jurisich and pivotal unearned run after Roy Hughes misplayed a grounder. Musial Kurowski and Sanders contributed three of eight St. Louis hits as Jurisich walked five and hit three batters. Spectacular catches by Musial Pepper Martin and Walker Cooper helped preserve the lead as Chicago failed to exploit multiple two-on situations.

New York Bud Metheny New York Yankees Washington Hank Borony Knuckler Johnny Niggeing Barony Nick Etten Kuhel Tios Spence Fopmik Ff Torres Grimes Metheny Hemsley Bas Spencer Ettei Memissey Hemstey Bullivan Ferrell Niggeling Botony Chicago St. Louis Cardinals al Jurisich Chicago Cubs Roy Hughes Aerounder Bob Colpman Brooklyn Southpaw Ray Sanders Stan Musial George Kurowski Bill Nicholson Jutsich Surisich Musial Pepper Martin Chipman Walker Cooper Stan Hack Ae Eas al Ohh Odughes Sanders Kevaristn Musial Cf W. Coonere Burowski Ullwhiter Marion Ss Verban Jurisich Op

Dodgers Rally To Top Giants 7 6 In Brooklyn Thriller

Dodgers overcome early deficits to beat the New York Giants 7 to 6 in Brooklyn. Les Webber relieved effectively and Luis Olmo homered twice driving Brooklyn’s comeback as Rube Melton was chased early. Olmo returns to second base after a stint in the outfield.

Dodgers Brooklyn Les Webber Giants Rube Melton New York Luis Qlmo Dodgera Olmo Dauam'n Rosen Cf Og Sardella xx Owatser Medwick Digciling Jurses Dh Yaneves Otagh Xerv Ulitenky Gmeion O Allen Shveicher Brooklyn i Galan Ouno Medwith Hausmann Webber Kerr Reyes Anatser Allen Poul Seward Adams Fischer Melton Utes Adams Mits Cone Polla Wenber Foil

Virginia 1944 football schedule announced

University of Virginia releases its 1944 football schedule listing nine games. Planned dates include Hampden Sydney at home in September, North Carolina Navy Pre-Flight at home, Maryland in College, Yale in New Haven, and Richmond in Richmond with several open weeks noted.

Charlottesville University of Virginia Norton Pritchett Virginia Hampden Reanoxe Maryland College Richmond Yale New Haven North Carolina

Fox Hound Bench Show Slated for Saturday at Princeton

June 20 report from Princeton states the Mer cer Fox and Game Protection Assn will hold its 14th annual fox hound bench show this Saturday on the high school athletic field. Judge is Johnson Harris of Versailles Kentucky. Classes include puppies derby all age couples two couples and packs with ribbons and challenge cups as prizes. Weeks of Bluefield West Virginia will act as ringmaster.

Fox Hound Princeton Mercer Fox & Game Protection Assn Jon Johnson Harris Versailles Bluefield Way

Record of Big Six AP Batting Leaders and Player Standings

Summary of scattered batting rankings featuring Welte-traub, Teague Spence, Hayes, Kurowski, Nicholson, Meuheny across Giants Dodgers Athletics Browns Senators Indians and Cards with various league tallies and notes on home runs and games. Several OCR fragments remain indecipherable but show notable players and teams from the American and National Leagues.

Associated Press Giants Doerr Red Hostetler Tigern Bunn Spence Senators Welgtraub Hayes Athletics Ist Schulte Dodgers Christman Browns Kurowski Cards Vallenbine Indiansport Giannts Tlweintraut Bouneo Secrey Nicholson Gubs Meuheny Yankeey York Tiern Doort

Browns Beaten By White Sox 4 3 In First of Doubleheader

ST LOUIS June 20 The Chicago White Sox defeated the St Louis Browns 4 3 in a nine inning game as Ed Lopat left after nine and Gordon Mulitzberger earned the win Mulitzberger credited with victory while Custer took the loss after relieving in the 10th inning The result put Chicago within two games of St Louis in the standings.

ST. Louis St. Louis Browns Chicago White Sox Luke Sewell Jimmy Dykes Chisox Browns George Custer Gordon Mulizeberger Custer St. Tou Malteberger Tresh Muncrief Caster Mancuse

Disgruntled Golfer Hurls Ball Wins Bet at Alton Course

Bob McDaniels had a rough day at the Alton municipal course. After a partner bet him he could not finish in under 72, McDaniels completed the 438 yard payout in 52 throws. He kept up a light mood on the greens as if playing marbles.

Alton Bob McDaniels McDaniels

Of All Years Bosox May Win Pennant for Yawkey

New York June 20 Tom Yawkeys Boston Red Sox may win the American league pennant this year after years of trying to buy success. Cronin remains the last of the original stars as Yawkey spends and the team climbs in the standings. Paralus Island notes and pitching trades loom as context for the season.

New York Boston Chicago Bosox Yawkey New Orleans Yawkey Clearing House Yankees Red Sox

Discretion Captures Charles Town Feature

Charles Town June 20 Discretion with jockey Frank Sheafter won the Cal hour purse feature at Charles Town track carrying 119 pounds. Mrs Virginia W Waples Gorgeous Lee took second four lengths back from GG Waughs Pops Sister in a photo finish. About 2000 watched Dis Steliop win at 7 4 mu. M Corbin's Walshont broke a leg in the first race and was destroyed.

Charles Town Pearson and Shanks Frank Sheafter Charles Town Track Virginia W. Waples Girious Lee Waugh Pop Dis Steliop

Carbide Faces Fork & Hoe in War Industrial League Showdown

Carbide aims to rebound from Sunday defeat to Monsanto as Tommy Turner leads the Chemists against oft beaten American Fork && Hoe at Kanawha park at 7:30 p.m. Fork & Hoe seeks first victory amid struggling play and Zavud tensions hover over the league.

Carbide Monsanto Tommy Turner American Fork && Hoe Kanawha Park Fork & Hoe Gus Lindberg George Corns West Side Highcoal Highcoal Crewda Visense Carnegie Viscose

Baseball Scores and Pitcher Odds From Early Games

Readable fragments show matchups including Washington at New York, Chicago at St Louis, and Cleveland at Detroit. Probable pitchers and rough scores appear with incomplete team names and dates, suggesting a late 19th or early 20th century sports snippet.

Eniisacionic Boston Barreli Tee Tintake We Jevery Obis Taade Culcane Washington New Tecomary Maetner Chicago St. Lewy Alpht Bee Detroit Aarder Forsiow

A's Edge Red Sox In Opener 5 4

Philadelphia Athletics beat the Boston Red Sox 5 to 4 in the first game of a twilight night doubleheader. Lyman Harris pitched for the A’s while Tex Hughson pitched for Boston. Cronin and Johnson homered for Boston, Doerr and Johnson drove in runs for Philadelphia, and the A’s tied the game in the seventh to secure the win.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Athletics Heston Red Sox Lyman Harris Connie Mack Boston A's Red Sox Bob Johnson Tex Hughson Joe Cronin Redox Bosten AB Gucher Ib Fon Metkoy Cronin Wagner Ec Newsome

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