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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1948

Page

7

City Wide Golf tourney trials near finish at Meadow Brook

The Gazette’s City Wide Golf tournament nears completion with C A Smith moving into second place behind Joe Rugel yester day as 24 amateurs finished 36 holes of qualifying. Qualifying continues with 24 more players on first 18 holes, field to 64 for match play.

E. Bennett Henson Joe Norton Doc Locke Charleston Uals Chicago Bobby Locke Midlothian Ellsworth Vines Ben Hogan Portland Nelson Seattle Vines Chiicago Shin Alexander Lexington N. C Johnny Bulla Phoenix George Fazio Conshacken Pat Jimmy Walkup Dick Metz Arkansas City Kas Jim Ferrier San Francisco Sting C. A. Smith Joe Rugel Meadow Brook The Gazette Jack Krueger Mike Koenig Meadow Brock Gordon Murray Andy Brawley Elmer Zimmerman Ralph Gordon Earl Jones Max Hill Gay Carper John Chenoweth Zimmerman Roy Blizzard Bolé Jon Rugel Jim Chatfield John Spence Forest Savy U. We Pontaine Sebert Teo Roy Bliszard Bors Britt R. Douglas W. T. Kyle F. Skidmore Pete Ray Grass A. J. Heidenreich BH. Parry W. ©. Greenies Paul Schoetder J. OW. Wilcox J. W. Bailey FW. Tully M. Hedrivet M. Green Murray T. Zimajermas Zara Jones Relph Gordon Pred Kopier Kay Tineher H. F. McClure Joly Chenoweth, Jr Lee Henkle, Jr B. Cross C. R. McClure Ww. S. Schrader J. E. Perrator C. F.p Jim Miller C. EB. Bi BB. Stroud Wade Suey

Charleston Fans Push for Season Tickets to Bring Baseball Back

In a spirited call to action, locals urge public support for a season ticket plan to fund a new Charleston ballpark. Johnny Stuart and Dr. Henson voice optimism that Charleston can become a true major league town if business leaders and residents back the effort through box-seat purchases. Aiming to finalize plans soon, supporters say a modern venue will easier rally patronage and secure baseball’s return.

Johnny Stuart Dr. Henson Charleston St. Louis Cardinal Watt Powll M. A Ball Park Kanawha Park

Next Year Scholastic Tourney Dates Shown

State scholastic sports tourneys shift a week later with more events packed into March May and earlier February and June. The schedule divides play between larger and smaller high schools to ease crowding and pushes key rounds into late spring.

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Bonham No Hits Opponent in Belle VFW Victory

Ralph Bonham pitched a no hit effort as Belle VFW defeated St. Albans 7 to 3 at Diamond yesterday. Bonham struck out multiple batters while Belle VFW built a lead and held on for the win.

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Louis Walcott Fight Teases Big Crowd at Yankee Stadium

New York June 20 Big crowd expected near fifty four thousand to watch Louis and Walcott clash for the heavyweight title at Yankee Stadium tomorrow night. Louis seeks to defend the crown on a comeback after a string of poor showings while Walcott trains to unleash elusive tactics and force a decisive finish. Ray Robinson faces Bernie Docusen in Chicago as the welterweight title bout shadows the heavyweight bout.

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Kramer Ousts Riggs As Pro Tennis King

In Forest Hills New York Jack Kramer of Los Angeles dethroned Bobby Riggs as national professional champion with a 14-12 6-2 3-6 6-3 victory. Kramer swept the winter cross country indoor series and improved his head to head record to 89 of 89 matches.

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Dewey Push Fizzling as Convention Approaches

The piece notes Dewey may push the race, while Taft and Dewey loom as cold personalities at the convention. Vandenberg’s draft dwindles amid whispers of his weak strength and possible Sunday declaration. Stassen and Sen Vandenberg face doubts, while Martin and Gov. Warren are also seen as uncertain. The piece ends with a Blythe quote on betting on the swift.

Dewey Page Taft Stassen Sen Vandenberg Martin Warren New York Sam Blythe

EMCO Holds Lead as Red Sox Win 4 to 2 in Industrial League

EMCO, Anchor, and Viscose held first division position after afternoon games with EMCO beating Carbide 5-2 and Anchor 4-2 over Stamper while Viscose routed Madison 7-3. Park Tire edged du Pont 4-3 at Kanawha Park in a night game as Park Tire won its second straight.

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On The Line Tram Page 6 Bricker plans changes in parade music

Senator Bricker will not use Philly stand-ins and will scale back his plans for a large band. Several other Republican big-wigs have also altered plans. A huge brass band will perform this week, praised by Davis for its size and energy. Davis gathered candidate songs, with Dewey’s secretary forbidding a Democratic tune, while Dewey chose his alma mater, Stassen chose his own song, Taft favored I’m Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover, and MacArthur’s choice honored his wife with I Dream of Jeanie. Eisenhower and Vandenberg refused to name favorites.

Philly Bricker Davis Dewey New York Stassen Taft MacArthur Jeanie Jean Wisconsin

Belle American Legion to Host Reed Juniors Today

The Belle American Legion team faces Reed Juniors at the Belle AL field this evening at 5 p.m. All players must be at the Legion Hall by 4 30 p.m. Players from Carbide South and other listed teams appear in the readable fragment.

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Bowler Captures City Net Crown in 6-1 6-1 Triumph

Eugene Bowler defeated Howard Ullum 6-1 6-1 in the City Tennis finals at Edgewood Country Club, earning his third straight City title and becoming the event’s first three time winner in the 12 year history. Nancy Blue won the women’s singles 6-2 6-4 over Robbie Croft. Bowler and John Lutz defended their men’s doubles title 5-7 6-2 6-3 against Bert Wolfe and Ivor Bojaraky. Mixed doubles went to Bert Wolfe and Lavinia Embleton 6-3 6-4 over Harry Moora and Nancy Blue. Junior action featured John Davis and Arthur Chandler in a dramatic match while Sid Staunton won the junior boys title and Wancy Anderson the girls crown. Winners and runners-up advance to the Middle Atlantic championship at Edgewood midweek.

Eugene Charlieston Pequoni Howard Ullum Edgewood Country Club Allum Nancy Blue Robbie Croft Nancy Bobbie Mise Blue City Bowler John Lutz Bert Wolfe Ivor Boiaraky Bert Lavinia Embleton Harry Moora John Davis Arthur Chandler Arthur John Sid Staunton Andy Payne Wancy Anderson Jo Fischer Edgewood Courts

Roosevelt era morality called into question in editorial

The piece attacks Theodore Roosevelt and his successors, accusing Roosevelt of hyped Christianity, hypocrisy, and moral corruption while alleging that his policies and character reshaped American ethics. It contrasts Taft and Wilson, portrays Roosevelt as tainting public life, and claims a generation grew up without proper standards.

Roosevelt Taft Wilson Star and Crescent Kansas City Senate

Indians and Braves sweep doubleheaders to widen leads

The Indians beat the Athletics 4-3 and 10-0 to strengthen their American League lead while the Braves topped the Reds 3-4 and 4-1, both in doubleheaders. New York Yankees won two over the Browns to close within 3 1/2 games.

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Major League Standings Amid Week’s Baseball Rush

Baseball standings show leaders from the Red Sox Cardinals and Pirates with key players Musial Boudreau and Williams among top hitters and DiMaggio pacing American leaguers. Notable games include Boston at Philadelphia and New York at Cleveland as teams chase divisional leads.

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Warren stands as best bet for 1948 GOP victory

Merry-Go-Round notes California political veteran Fark Warren has purged racketeers and Klan influence, served in state and county offices for 30 years, and excels as a speaker. It argues he avoids the trade of delegates yet could secure a presidential nomination with backstage wires.

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