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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1940

Page

7

Indians Beat Red Sox 7 to 4 in comeback win

Cleveland seizes first place as Roy Bell belts a dramatic three run homer in the eighth inning, breaking a 4 4 tie and powering the Indians to a 7 4 victory over Boston. Al Milnar struck out 10 and earned his tenth win of the season while Boston pitcher Jack Wilson was saddled with his fifth loss. The crowd of 12,000 watched Cleveland win its eighth in nine games.

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White SoxFall to Athletics in 14 Run defeat

Chicago White Sox were overwhelmed by the Philadelphia Athletics, losing 14–1. Key early hits and errors hurt Chicago as Lee Rossi pitched effectively for Philadelphia to seal the win. Appling, Wright, and Solters provided the offense for the Athletics while the White Sox could not mount a comeback.

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Brown Bomber Nears Two Million In Ring Earnings

New York June 21 Jack Louis earns 555,589, inching toward two million in career boxing earnings. Next bout likely against Tony Galento or Max Baer. Promoter Mike Jacobs says Galento Baer winner July 2 in Jersey City could headline September. Details include grosses, other boxing notes, and a Senators baseball win over St Louis.

New York Jac Louis Tony Galento Maxie Baer Mike Jacobs An Lake Godoy

Hugus Upset in Net Play Seals Women’s Open Semis

Assomatia Press reports an upset in the West Virginia State Closed women’s tennis, with Hugus defeating Wheeling’s Mrs Wright 6 2 to reach the semifinals. Hugus then faces Dorothy Bell, defending champion from Wheeling, while Caroline Friel and Miss Miller advance to the next round amid a day of early round upsets.

Assomatia Press Wheeling Wright Hugus John F. McCuskey Clarksburg Mwe Thesburg Dolly Kithit Charleston Dorothy Bell Betty Lee Caroline Friel Thintingtor Ann i Miss Ball Miss Friel Chingirls Warn Betty B. Lee Miss Miller Howard Johnson Friel-Miller Alier Erfeatny Merman Tevet Metimier Charles Froncard Rad Brawn Onis Mira Eitminaind Felte Winter Ton Gray Wintzer Ail Gray Bewien Charles Brooks Gedy Front Frown von Tneistora Rinten Mull Fatale Pearl Pyednad Ani Mursweet Ghmont Higale Meri Bennett Tamphorn Adil Miler Billy Pugh Markaie Vikarie Joe” Dickson Ged Tuk Losi Dally Henry Terse Edmunds Bob Bedaie Darwin Fevlel Lickle Wright Magus Herman Heanert Lisa Speman John Ginny Hagley A. Om Charlie Core Ren Brown Ox Gore Abe Cote Pigier Punaele Winivett Gere Brose

Given Captures Doubles Title At West Virginia Championship

Charleston news notes a two man team of Given and Woodward winning the doubles at the 21st annual West Virginia state championship traps tournament at Charleston Gun Club. Smith led in singles with 45 and 23x24 at 20 yards. Woodward posted 49, 2x50 at 18 yards. The last half of the singles championship and handicap events follow, with many named competitors and scores from the day’s events.

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City-Wide Golf Tourney Opens in Meadow Brook Club

The Gazette reports the ninth annual City-Wide Championship at Meadow Brook Golf Club with the largest entry in history. Defending champ Chenoweth leads a deep field including Roy Alizard, Joe Rugel, Earl Jones, Rene Stone, and others as qualifying rounds unfold toward match play starting Wednesday. Entrants must submit entry blanks with Jack Krueger. entry fee is $1 and no fee after Sunday.

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Mountain State Results Showcase League Scores

Mountain State results list Ashland 8, Williamson 5, Huntington 4, Logan 5, Bluefield 4 in the first game. Today’s schedule includes Huntington at Williamson and Logan at Bluefield with Ashland at Welch.

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Dodgers Claim Fette From Bees on Waiver Price

Dodgers acquire Fette from Bees for a waiver price of 7500 dollars. The move is noted amid midseason activity in the National League as teams shuffle players and expand rosters.

Dodgers

Cornelius Hurls No Hitter in City Softball League

Corky Cornelius of Carbide delivered a no hit game yesterday in the City softball league against Atlantic Gras waite. The performance featured strong pitching and solid defense as Carbide secured an emphatic win.

Corky Cornelius Carbide Barec Atlantic Gras Waite

Major Leagues Baseball Scores and Schedules

A partial box of major league results shows New York 4 Cincinnati 4 and Brooklyn 19 Pittsburgh 8 with Philadelphia 6 Chicago 5. St Louis at Boston weather delay. American League Cleveland 4 Boston 4. New York 12 Detroit 7. Washington 1 St Louis rain. Various matchups listed with incomplete player notes and tentative fixtures.

New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Boston Cleveland Philadelphias Detrail Washington St. Ronis Turner Lohrman Pittshburgh Sey Carleton Chago Passhaw Blamtun Warneke Va Avery Detroit Chandler Bridges St. Loii L. Pet GE Rihon Ihn Ray Chicago St Louis A Jender America Chile York Bt. Louis Gamrs Seadige

Police Receive Threat Of Leap Into River

A man telephoned to claim he would jump into the river unless his car, parked by the C&O station, was located. Police were advised of the threat and are investigating the situation and the caller’s identity.

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Triad city scores and upcoming games

Middle Atlantic results show Calton 3, Charleston 5, Akron 8, Portsmouth 1 with Youngstown 3 and Naylon 6. Today’s schedule features Charleston at Canton, Dayiin at Youngstown, and Akron at Portsmouth.

Calton Charleston Akron Portsmouth Youngstown Naylon Canton

Lewis Milam Appointed To Baptist Committee

Loewe Milam of Charleston, an instance man and Baptist layman, was appointed to the executive committee of the General Council of the Northern Baptist Convention by a recent meeting. Milam serves as state chairman for rap fel Jaymen's work in West Virginia and sits on the Ore Baptist tee jie.

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Parsons and Wilkinson Reach Net Tourney Semis

In the five closed tennis event Parsons and Wilkinson advance to the semifinals with strong play. Parsons defeats Kellmeyer 3 6 0 and showcases a potent serve and backhand, aiming for a third WV crown while Wilkinson edges Miller in a steady performance.

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Senators Lose Opener To Canton 6-5 in series battle

Canton built a 5 run third inning then held on as the Terriers doubled to win the opener 6-5. Goletz pitched well for Charleston while Hodkey was solid for Canton through six. A late Senators rally fell short despite key hits from Sweetie and Kahn as Canton sealed the win.

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Kimberly Loses FAST BANK Seeding Game

East Bank defeated Kimberly in a seeding game here today. 12-21 V Stone Hertel McCormick Farry Hopkins and Stacy were outstanding for Fast Bank.

Fast Bank East Bank Kimberly

Saints Whip Elizabeth Sho In Church-Yeague Game

Saints defeated Elizabeth Memorial yesterday in a church league softball matchup. Paltea led the offense with strong hitting as the team built an early lead and held on for the win.

Elizabeth Memorial Paltea

Chareh of Gaul Lawes In Chireh-Y League Showdown

A garbled report from yesterday's Chireh-Y league game mentions Chweh and divdan amid uncertain details. The readable fragment indicates the Fivabuet Baptist grttbady Club faced Chareh of Gaul Lawes in a tense matchup with unclear outcomes.

Fivabuet Baptist Grttbady Chweh Divdan

Daw son Whips Kendall in NITRO game win

Dawson outslugged Kendall in a high scoring event as Parsons hit a solo homer with the bases loaded. The Dawran seChalloan team claimed a 73 score in an action packed contest.

Glens Beat Gravely as Dunbar Gravely Suffer Loss

Gravely sasterday in Ga saw Glenn's Service Station defeat Dunbar Gravely. Dent was winning pitcher. Call 49g0 to catch gate with Glenn's.

Glenn Dunbar Sasterday Dent Citch Gate

Eden Grabs Victory Over Arcade In City League Showdown

Eden routed Arcade in a City league softball game, 21 to 7, as Eden opened with quick runs and built a commanding lead before the mid game. Arcade struggled to slow the onslaught and could not recover the deficit.

Sale of Liquor Charged At Melady Manor Resort Raid

Aolta Sanilecc faced charges after a police raid on Melady Manor resort formerly the state police bar racks. She allegedly sold liquor without a permit and possessed liquor unlawfully and bonded release followed.

Aolta Sanilecc Melady Manor

Broken Into Third Time Pax Post Office

Post office in Pax broken into for the third time in months. Officers say only a suit of clothing was taken, with no other items reported missing. Investigation ongoing.

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Giants Rally To Beat Reds And Move Up In NL Standings

In New York on June 21 the Giants came from behind to defeat the Reds 4 to 3, moving to second place in the National League while Cincinnati dropped to third. Paul Derringer allowed two early runs before Babe Young Hank Danning and Mel Ott produced the tying and winning runs, with Ott driving in the decisive unearned score in the eighth. Gumbert steadied after a rough start, holding Cincinnati to two hits over the final four innings as New York seized control late.

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Harvard Crew Defeats Yale in Thames Regatta Sweep

The Harvard Crimson won the eighth annual Yale Harvard Regatta on the Thames, finishing eight lengths ahead of Yale at New London Connecticut. Harvard, winning its fifth straight in the series, led early after Yale took a brief front position. The Crimson clocked 21:38 to Yale’s 22:09 while facing upstream conditions and a weather delay at the finish.

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Covington World Champions Play Tomorrow in Kanawha Park

Covington Kentucky world champion softball club, last year’s national tournament winner in Chicago, heads to Kanawha park to face the City Lesque Garden of Eden club in a tailgate style afternoon game. The Covington team is reputed to be the greatest softball organization in history.

Charleston Covington Kanawha Park City Lesque Garden of Eden Chicago

Phillies Defeat Cubs In Three-Run Third Rally

Philadelphia breaks open a tight game with a four-run third inning to beat the Chicago Cubs 6 to 3. Brown earned the win, with Pearson taking the loss as Chicago faltered after a strong start by Root and French.

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