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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1934
Page
13
Bratton stars for Senators, no walks allowed while shutting out Wheeling Stogies. Johnstown is set for a four-game swing at Fantwha Park across a three day span with a doubleheader Sunday following the rout.
Vaughan and Manush led the Big fix parade in a heavy hitting afternoon. Vaughan drove in eleven points crossing to fourth place and narrowing the gap at the top. Manush increased his lead with a single hit in two official appearances keeping his average around 417 as Gehringer stayed near the top.
At Ascot England June 21 Aga Khan's Felicitation an outsider won the gold cup over 2 1/2 miles as M A C Bostwick's Mate faded to sixth carrying 140 pounds. Thor 2nd and Hyperion 3rd followed. Felicitation also won the Waterford Stakes with Badru din defeating Bondsman.
Washington exploded for five runs in the fifth inning to topple Detroit 8-6 at Griffith Stadium. Fox, Walker, Goslin and Cronin led a Detroit pitching struggle as Washington used four hurlers to three for the visitors, with Whitehill earning the win and Bridges taking the loss.
Bits of sports commentary on Charleston baseball manager Watt Powell criticizing the team’s fall from early optimism. He cites Helmick Layne and Benton as underperformers, notes Bratton’s batting punch lacking, and mentions potential signings like Gordon Johnson Cox Passau Marion Sweeney and Bergman while remaining hopeful for a stronger second half.
Lonnie Warneke fired a six inning gem to back a 4-0Chicago victory over New York. Hubbell exited after six as Chicago built a 3-0 lead and added one more in the seventh. Errors and timely hits fueled the shutout in front of about ten thousand fans.
New York Giants Bill Terry and Washington Senators Joe Cronin were chosen to manage the two rival all star squads. The managers, youthful champions, take over the role this year with player voting determining the rest of the rosters. The game is set for July 10 at Palo Grounds.
Six seeded players advanced to the free final round at the West Virginia star closed tennis tournament in Charleston. Sam Cobn seeded 1 defeated George Beneke in straight sets while Eddie Bickle and Sam Little also won to join the field. Herman Bennett, Roy Samms and others moved toward the semis as women’s singles survivors prepared for further play.
The Athletics beat the St. Louis Browns 5 to 2 in the second game of a Philadelphia doubleheader to snap a four game losing streak after losing the opener 7 to 0. Be a summary of key performers includes Burns Coleman and Mejillo driving in runs with Burns hitting a homer and McNair also contributing.
Kanawha Country Club golfers routed Guyan Country Club of Huntington on the Kanawha course yesterday earning a 19 to 5 victory. Hickiman and Hutchison led the home side with a 3 0 win over Curles and Meek while Hichard also contributed three points for Charleston.
Boston swept Pittsburgh with 4-1 and 8-7 victories extending Pittsburgh’s slide to 10 losses in 12 games. Key moments include runs by Lee Moore Hogan and Waner, while Hoyt and Birkofer struggled on the mound for Pittsburgh.
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