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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1932
Page
11
Blue Creek defeats Clendenin 6 to 1 in a Blue Creek home game. Young Payne and Beith for Clendenin. Carte and Oilvens noted for Blue Creek. Teasers invite contact with W. J. Maylor of Blue Creek for more information.
Frank Polk's First Tiremen defeated Jarrett Printers 8 to 7 at Laidley Meld after a strong early offense built an eight run lead. Jarrett rallied late with five runs, but Fisk’s team held on to seal the win in the Sunset contest. The Tiremen collected 13 safeties as Harry Roberta pitched for Jarrett.
Fox won the postponed series opener at Kanawha Park beating Central Mules 3 to 1. Eddie Baker quieted Fisk hitters after the third inning as Fox built a lead with timely hits and four doubles by Maywood Belcher and others. Binns led Fisk with three singles as Jarrett and Fisk pressed late but failed to close the gap.
Chicago announces that twenty six college athletes who competed at Stagg Field June 10 and 11 earn spots to compete in the final Olympic trials at Palo Alto July 15 and 16. Directors Bragg and Metcalfe say $87,833 is allotted for expenses to be shared by the 26 athletes, with $115 for first place and smaller sums for others, but third place entrants must cover their own costs.
In Pittsburgh on June 23, Margaret Carepecken the No 3 seed from Dortionown West Virginia were defeated by Dorothy Anderson 6 5 7 5 and Helen Carson also fell to Mrs Jean Arteberger after three sets 3 8 6 3 6 4 In the men's quarterfinals B F Arkle defeated Leonard Reed 6 1 3.
Charleston defeats Huntington 68 5 in the finale of the series, gaining a game on Beckley. Joe Martin earned win number six with Jimmy Murdock pitching in relief. Whitlock starred for Charleston while Rimmer debuted in Senator colors. Huntington captured the series 2 games to 1.
Shadow graphs describe a close game last night as the Senators beat the Roosters 6 to 5. Speed Fortin earned the win despite a late relief appearance. Jimmie Rimmer debuted in left field for Charleston and made a key impact, while Bill Neagle struggled with inexperience. The piece previews a six game series with Beckley Black Knights, noting Kanawha Park and Beckley lot venues and the potential pennant implications if the Senators win four of six.
The Kanawha county women’s golf tournament at Kanawha Country Club reached semi finals in all flights. Defending champion Mrs. M. M. Moorhead narrowly defeated Mrs. H. D. Everett 2 and 1 to reach early morning finals voting for Saturday. Other matches saw Mrs. M. G. Geiger and Mrs. Angus MacDonald advance, signaling Kanawha’s hold on the trophy as home players dominate. A handicap tournament begins Saturday morning from the losers in all flights except the championship.
Beckley suffers a 7 6 home loss to Johnstown as Johnnies erase a late deficit. Red Swain wild early for Beckley then relieved by Thompson. Couto scores on bases loaded walk, Clarkson? No. Knights rally with Harri, Milner and Grosecross in late at bat but fall short as Beckley’s fielding costs them. Johnnies pull ahead by fourth after trailing 5 4, Weber drives in key run in eighth. Beckley to host Charleston Senators June 27.
The piece recalls J Franklin Baker, star of early Philadelphia Athletics, now living on a Maryland farm near Trappe. It notes his eight season home run feats, the era with Eddie Plank and Chief Bender, and his nickname Rome Run. It contrasts with Babe Ruth and a 1931 oddity by Wesley Farrell.
Olin Dutra of Brentwood California shot 69 to take a four stroke first round lead at the United States Open in Fresh Meadow New York. He outran stars like Diegel Sarazen and Jurado who trailed in the pack as wind and hazards disrupted many contenders.
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