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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1952
Page
4
The Charleston Gazette discusses Charleston West Virginia as a potential AAA baseball home if the Toledo Mud Hens relocate. It praises Charleston for a modern ballpark and historical fan support, contrasts Dayton’s weaker facilities, and urges readiness for a future league realignment.
Stock car fans anticipate Monk chasing another feature win at the fifth-ritle track on the 4-H Fairgrounds with his Sollie-69. Time trials set for 7 30. elimination heats follow as drivers prep for a strong field including local favorites and the return of Russ Hollywood Adkins after a one session layoff.
Bay City Michigan June 20 Don Maechtle former Illinois football player and Bay City Central High junior varsity coach resigns to take the historical coach position at Princeton University. The move follows a year at Bay City Central.
The American Association meeting to decide the Toledo franchise transfer to Charleston was moved to Chicago due to travel constraints for western division clubs. Danny Menendez, owner of the Toledo club, will attend the Chicago session with Wallace and Mayor Copenhaver, while Toledo’s fate hinges on a favorable vote from directors. A city fund drive reached 43,500 in pledges to support the transfer, with a special council meeting planned to approve the contract.
Ambitious Navy minds a three-race victory at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association Golden Anniversary Regatta in Syracuse. Navy varsity eights are the strong favorites for the three mile and the junior varsity race. Annapolis plebes lead the two mile fresh event. Jayvees and frosh race unfold with Navy contenders hoping for a complete sweep, a feat last achieved by Washington in previous years. Weather outlook foresees scattered showers. rivals include Washington Huskies with a potential first since 1930.
Cleveland ends six game skid with 9 2 victory over Boston. Bob Lemon allowed five hits and one single in six innings while homers by Lemon Fridley and Doby powered the Indian attack. Parne11 left after first inning shoulder soreness.
Vinnie Martinez of Peters on New Jersey rallied to defeat Sammy Giuliani of Stamford Connecticut by a unanimous 10 round decision in a dramatic main event at Madison Square Garden. Martinez weighed 151 pounds Giuliani 154 4. A paid crowd of 2939 saw Martinez edge ahead late with a nine and ten round surge and claim the win on points from the official scorers.
The Jaycees shut out Woodrums 5-0 at the Gun Club to remain a step ahead of Moose for first in Pony League. Woodrums fell behind after losing to Cycle Shop 9-6 at Legion 1 Field as Alex Hawking and Chester Adkins each had two hits for the Jaycees.
Londeree shut out Tag Galyean 4 to 0 as Londeree, Farmers Hardware and Park Pontiac post league victories. Farmers tops Blossom Dairy 7 to 2 with Billy Reynolds and John Vance each contributing two hits and a double. Pontiac crushes Holsum 7 to 4 behind strong pitching as Porky Miller fanned 12 in the losing effort. Marmet also improves to 3-3 with a 10-4 win over Chesapeake in the Upward Kanawha League.
Tournament notes show Gordon Aeaustay defeating Bill Kyle 1 up and Unzeard over Ken Harless 2 and 1. Gay Carper edged Britt and Britta Sallabury beat Andy Brawley 2 and 1. Jack Fangine defeated Lew Huffman 4 up, plus Ton Sisilioge over D A Puckett 3. Bailey and Cantrell win 2 and 3 in singles.
Atherton the heavy favorite leads the 16th City Tennis tournament at Kanawha Valley Tennis Club. Seeded No 1 in the men’s division, he faces Bradley in opening play at 1 30 p m. The women’s draw features Dolly Drumheller defending her title against a 16 player field.
Wayne Underwood of Calhoun High School, known for successful female teams, rejected appointment as Point Pleasant football coach. He told the Mason County Board of Education in a letter it is in his best interests to remain at Calhoun. The board had announced his earlier appointment to replace Bob Adkins.
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