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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1941

Page

14

Hogan Demaret Pace Golfers In Inverness

Hogan and Demaret lead the Inverness round robin at Toledo with plus 21 as semi final rounds open. Nelson and Thomson sit second, Picard and Revelta fourth, while Mangrum and McSpaden stay even. Final Sunday matches set with $2,000 top prize and birdie race leader tie between Demaret Hogan and Heafner Metz.

Psverness Country Club Toledo Ben Hogan Jimmy Demaret Byron Nelson National P. G. A Jimmy Thomson Horton Smith Lawson Little Henry Picard Johnny Revalta Lloyd Mangrum Harold McSpaden Guldahl Harrison Byrd-Bulla Heainer Metz Thomson-Nelson Picaré Revelta Demaret-Hogan Mangini Melvades Ve. Smith Little Thomson- Nelson Heafner Picard Revolta Mangrum McSpaden Smith-Little Guidahl-Harrison Demaret- Hogan Lawfort Little Speh Smith Inverness Sundry Demaret Hogan Picard-Revolta Guldahl-Harrison Mangrum-McSpaden Bulla-Byrd

Jones Selects Ryder Cup Benefit Matches Draw Pro Field

Jones confirms a star-studded lineup to face the Ryder Cup team led by Walter Hagen in Brookfield Center. The charity event features multiple major champions and pros including Snead Picard Ghezzi and McSpaden, with proceeds to USO service members. Matches follow prewar international rules, 26-hole foursomes on day one and 36-hole singles on day two. Proceeds go to the Professional Golfers' Association toward national service efforts.

Brookfield Center Conn Ed Dudley Auguste Jimmy Demaret Houston Tex Clayton Heafnar Linville N.C Jones Walter Hagen Sammy Snead Act Springs Henry Picard Hersoey Paul “Dunyen Wille Plains Vic Ghezzi Bes Ralph Guldahl Chicago Iit Harold Jug) McSpaden Winchester Mass Jonce U.S.C

Gray–Edmonds vs Parsons–Hatener in doubles title match

Gray and Barbara Edmonds advance to face Deacon Parsons and Lyle Hatener Bennett in the mbed doubles final. Parsons and Bennett defeat Mrs. Scott Camp and her son Scott Camp Jr 6-1 3-6 6-1 to reach the title round.

Gray Arkle Hilton Barbara Edmonds Deacon Parsons Lyle Hatener Bennett Parsons Scott Camp

Trojans Win Track Crown at Stanford National Meet

Southern California won the 11th annual national collegiate track championship at Stanford with a record 842 points. Indiana finished second with 50, California third with 49 1 4. Ohio State 25. Notable scorers included Billy Brown 24 for LSU and Barney Ewell for Penn State 20. Other top teams were New York University 14, Georgetown 18, Nebraska 18, Notre Dame 19. Archie Hertis of Indiana set a new discus record at 174 feet 3 4 inches in the trials.

Palo Alto Calif Southern California Trojans Stanford Dean Cromwell University of Indiana California Ohio State Billy Brown Louisiana State Barney Ewell Penn State New York University Georgetown Nebraska Notre Dame Oregon Miami Clinvis Michigan Fresno State Minnetsota Howard Payne Michigan Normal Ashland Colorado Xavier Texas U. C. L. A. Sig. Loyola Wisconsin Utah Oregon State Washington State Aggies Oklahoma A Oklahoma Northwestern Washington Archie Hertis Indiana Harris

Second Half Slated In Softball League

The Charleston Softball League concluded its first half with L. C. defeating Carbide 5 to 2. Kanawha won the summer division as Fraternal Order of Eagles. The second half starts Monday with three games at O. L. O field featuring Kanawha City vs Greyhound, Westvaco vs Carbide, and Sport Mart vs Salvation Army.

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Lou Nova to Fight Louis in September Rumor Returns

The article reports on plans for Lou Nova to meet Joe Louis in September, with Ray warning that Uncle Mike Jacobs riskes losing the Conn-Ray meal ticket. Rey questions whether Louis will accept Nova and notes Cann as a preferred opponent, plus a list of minor baseball scores from the International League.

Conn Ray Mike Mike Jacobs Joe Louis Nova Louis Rey Nove Cann

Eagles and Drillers clash in doubleheader at Owens Illinois

Eagles and Drillers meet in a twin bill at Owens Illinois with game one at 2 oclock. The Eagles won the Commerce league first half title while the Drillers secured the Industrial division first half crown.

Tac Eagles L.O.B. Drillers Owens Illinois Eagles Drillers

Cubs Lose In Extras With Salve Stit chings Rally

In a tense tenth inning the Cubs loaded the bases but failed to score. Bill Nicholson and Babe Dahlgren homered off Johnson in the second. Salvo, Sturgeon and McCullough delivered key hits as Chicago left runners on and absorbed the loss in a high effort batterymatch with West and Dahlgren closing.

Cubs Bill Nicholson Babe Dahlgren Johnson Mupian Gnicacn Wretel Hock Mann Berrey Sismmoth Leiber McCullough Qei Stringermoth Boron Ghicego P. Waner Rowell West Dahlgrén Nicholson Sist Ini Moore Sisti Borres Dahlgren Cooney Bistl Moore Cava’ Retia Zome Bast Lea Hassett Wietelmany Stringer Sturgeon Loft Baster Chicago Salvo Lae Ler AieMiors Umpher Stewart Duan Magerkurth Zactual

Pirates Slim Phils 2-0 Behind Bowman's Three Hit Win

Pittsburgh ace Joe Bowman pitched a three hit game in a 2 to 4 Pirates victory over Philadelphia. Bowman carried a no hitter into the sixth before Joe Masty broke it up with a single, and he escaped a bases loaded jam in the eighth with one out. The win halted Philadelphia’s six game skid as Pittsburgh improved their offense late to seal the win.

Pittsburgh Phillies Joe Bowman Pirates Bowman Joe Masty Philadelphia Prilotetihta Pitisuiegh Abe Ado Morty AlGustine Riza Agen Rowman Grove Dod Grissom Benjamin Pola Val Tatwle Vaughan Gusting

Soap Box Essay Entry Rules for Charleston Derby

Boys ages 11 to 11 inclusive may enter the soap box derby essay contest sponsored by the Charleston aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Present entry forms at Saturday derby clinic sessions at 12 30 p m at South Charleston high school.

Charleston Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles South Charleston High School Charleston

Yellow Scar Opposes Kenaston in Armory Mat Bout

Sergi and Kenaston, famed farmer wrestler, clash tomorrow night at the Armory in the American Legion mat feature. In the semi final Buzz Jones and Milt Olsen resume their 40 minute draw from last week, aiming for three falls or 45 minutes. Frank Hagen meets Dapper Eta Reynolds in the opener at B38.

Sergi Bob Kenaston Farmer Meéhatic Armory Yellow Scar American Legion Buzz Jones Wild Wyoming Cowboy Milt Olsen Milwaukee Frank Hagen el Paso Tex Eta Reynolds

Golf prizes awarded in flights at Spencer Moore event

Prizes include golf shoes from Siegel Shoe Co and half dozen 75-cent balls for third flight winner. runner-up Denny Shute received a putter from Montgomery Ward and 75-cent balls. other awards list Half-dozen 50-cent balls from John C. Wiley Co and additional gear from Frank Enberger’s and Montgomery Ward. Semifinalists in first and second flights get seven-cent balls, while third and fourth flight finalists receive a half dozen ten-cent balls.

Spencer Moore Company Siegel Shoe Company Doz Denny Shute Montgomery Ward John C. Wiley Company McGregory Sport Frankenberger’s Res Eriva

Answers to Sports Exam Slatelot Derby and More

A collage of sport trivia and results lists performers and outcomes from various sports. It mentions Slatelot in the Derby, Belmont participants, pole vault record, tennis and skeet notes, notable players and managers, golf and boxing references, and notable 20th century athletes across Cubs Yankees Browns and other teams.

Slatelot King Cole J Robert Morris Belmont Thetran Kingsbury Henry Gornicki Cardis Tom Hughes Phillies Stan Benjamin Phils Gornicki Lou Novskett Cubs Sgainst Hughes Jimmy Demearst Pauline Betz Pat Laursen Rod Sturgeon Chicago Cubs AM Anderson Pittsburgh Pirates Phil Rloztto New York Yankees Fred Chapman Philadelphia

Whirlaway Captures Whirlaway in a Length Victory

Whirlaway wins by a length amid a five minute foul claim review. Arcaro and trainer Ben Jones posed for photos as a patrol judge’s testimony swung the result. Whirlaway’s 2:09 2-5 time marked his fifth straight win and moved earnings to 244,000.

Whirlaway Ball Arcaro Ben Jones Pice Fares Teather Carroll Jackey Arcara Market Wise Whirly Warren Wright Chicago

Michigan Star Dick Wakefield Signs Tigers Contract

Detroit Tigers pay rumored fifty thousand dollar bonus to University of Michigan outfielder Dick Wakefield. Wakefield signed in Detroit with his mother present, amid reports of offers from Cleveland and Brooklyn, as baseball circles discuss the record sum for a college player joining the pros.

Detroit Dick Wakefield University of Michigan Detroit Tigers Wakefield Cleveland Indians Brooklyn Dodgers Baseball Cies Tiger Willer O. Briggs Chicago Mra Howard Wakefield Howar Walefeld Clima

Baseball Stars Shine Across Leagues In Weekend Play

Fractured OCR shows players and teams from the American and National Leagues. Mentions Red Sox Dodgers Giants Yankees Cubs Tigers and several players like Slaughter, Williams, Nichols, and Johnson. Scattered numbers imply scores and standings with mixed team references.

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Riggs Faces Parker in National Clay Court Final

Chicago June 91 Bobby Riggs and Frankie Parker, rivals for the fourth national clay title, advance toward a championship clash at River Forest. Riggs defeated Gardnay Mulloy 6-2 6-3 6-3 after letting Mulloy lead early. Parker beat Don Meiveill 3-6 6-4 6-9 to reach the final, with other results giving seeds for the women's and doubles events.

Chicago Bobby Riggs Frankie Parker Pride New Jersey River Forest Teas Nls Club Riggs Gardnay Mulloy Coral Gables Fla Clinton 5. C Mulloy Parker Don Meiveill

Three Tie For Honors In Gun Club Shoot

Three shooters tied for honors at the Charleston Gun Club weekly shoot with 49s. Points were posted across 0 16 yard single targets and 25 16 targets with scores for each participant led by fh L Smith E M Sparkes and H H Walfe. Additional results show Cohen 49 Ecker 47 Herron 47 Snyder 46 48 tied LaPol tete 48 and Spalding 52.

L. Smith E. M. Sparkes H. Walfe Charleston

Charleston golf events fuel zest for summer match

The article sketches a busy golf scene around Charleston with DeVeres and Javint eager for rematch chances at the June 30 pro-am sponsored by the State FGA, plus plans for a Logan outing. It notes King Tul Tuiwiler’s Crown monopoly, finals in Edgencod and Edgewood tournaments, and renewed polish at Capitol View course signaling rising interest in golf locally.

Clem Weichman Lis Lossa FGA John DeVeres West Virginia John Welchman Niks Bugs

Yankees Fall 7-2 as Tigers Rally Behind Campbell

New York Yankees lose to Detroit 7 to 2 despite Joe DiMaggio a single that extends his hitting streak and Phil Rizzuto clubbing a homer for a temporary tie in consecutive games. Traut and Campbell starred for Detroit with a two run single and a three run blast, while Trout won for the Tigers as Donald took the loss.

York Joe DiMaggio Phil Rizzuto Yankees DiMaggio Rizzuto Hey Tae Tigers Atley Donald Trout Campbell Tiger Traut Detroit New York Croucher McGosky Ralle Muilin G'Henrichrt Campbellef Keller If Higgins WiDickey Gehrin'r Ie Gordon Tabbetts Riezuta Ss Donald P Benton Bonham P Taco Tatas Bonkémi Atin feCesky Mullin Cam Trove Sturm Fixeuwa DiMapglo Troat Fork Atezawo Dick Park Camshell Ritsufo Riemito McCasky Donald Passovelin Romtat Bastiane Getyet

Browns Hit Three Homers Roll To 13 8 Win Over Red Sox

St Louis Browns batter Boston 13 8 in Boston as McQuinn Judnich Laubs and others homer. Harris won for St Louis, Grave took the loss for Boston. Dickman Muncrief and Wilson pitched in relief amid a high scoring affair before 3 450 fans.

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Senators Edge Indians 1 0 In 13th Inning Pitching Duel

Washington defeated Cleveland 1 to 0 in the 13th inning as Ken Chase bested Al Milnar in a three hour game. Lou Boudreau misplayed a throw enabling Bloodworth to score the winning run after Evans singled, with a tight defensive battle and late drama.

Washington Cleveland Abe Bolidreny Ss Glarenic Brither Milnar Cote Ca Cleveland Raowood Doo Bloodworth Travis Heath Vernon Boudreau Kolmer Herth Grimes Atsr Bae Minar Chass Chase Ormsby Huboard Pipgram Senators Cleveland Indians Lou Boudreau Dimmy ‘ Bloodworth Ken Chase al Milnar Evans Chise Soudreas Streck Rollie Hems

Baseball doubleheaders and lineups from Todayé Games

National League action features doubleheaders with Boston at Chicago and other matchups. Javery and Posedel duel for Boston while Olsen and Clooty pitch for Chicago. Philadelphia faces Pittsville and Hughes opposes Sewell, Butcher. Brooklyn meets Cincinnati with Wyatt Higbe opposing Derringer Vander Meer. New York faces St Louis with Wittig Lanier Gumper. American League shows Cleveland at Washington with Feller vs Sunden, and New York at home against Ruttine. Chicago plays Philadelphia in a crowded slate. St Louis travels to Boston with multiple pitchers listed.

Esults Pittsburgh Philadelphia Boston Chicaco Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis New York Detroit Chicago Washington Cleveland Josten Philladedphis Louis Teader Javery Posedel Olsen Clooty Presswell Pittsvorth Blanton Hughes Sewell Butcher Wyatt Higbe Derringer Vander Meer St. Dovis Jubball Melton Wittir Lanier Gumber Feller Sunden Newhouser Ruttine Lyon Smile Babieh Marrinden Nlageling Kramer Ova. Harris Hed Wagner

A's Beat White Sox Behind Knott Eight-Hitter

Philadelphia gains seven early runs as Lefty Knott pitches eight innings for the Athletics, who collect 15 hits and defeat the Chicago White Sox. Knickerbocker Lodigiani and Lodigiani hit homers for Chicago, while Knott works through extras with solid defense and timing.

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Umpire Pinelli Banishes Hepp in Cardinal Menace

In St Louis on June 23 Babe Pinelli, NL umpire, ejected Cardinal utility player Johnny Hepp, marking his second banishment in a long NL career. His first victim was Boom Boom Deck, then a Dogger, in an earlier incident.

St, Louis Babe Pinelli Johnny Hepp Cardinal Pinelli Dogger

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