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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1934
Page
11
Charleston edges Johnstown 4-3 to pull into a fifth place deadlock with Huntington after Niebergall’s squad withstands a ninth inning rally. Wayne LaMaster earned the win as Johnnie threats faltered in the late frame.
Niebergall may coach Johnstown while Charleston meets Johnnies in a twin bill with games at 3 00 pm and 8 36 pm. Watt Powell offers two games for the price of one with all paid admissions accepted for both attractions. Thompson Br etal predicted to pitch for Johnnies with Passau Marion and Bratton for the Senators.
Bluefield June 23 Guy Lefty Bralley a Pocahontas Va pitcher in the Coal Field league threw his second no hit game of the season defeating Boissevain Va 2 to 1 The only Boissevain run scored on an error Bralley struck out 10 Welch previously in a no hit game.
The Gazette Nine faces the Kelly Cubs this afternoon at two o'clock in their regular Sunday game. Payne and Heane will form the battery for the publishers.
A 200-year-old vine covered stone building near Accomac Courthouse Virginia was once the Bur Debtors Jail where settlers jailed others unable to pay debts. The article notes its grim purpose and historic memory amid a period snapshot.
Beckley Black Knights sweep Wheeling in a double header 11 to 4 and 13 to 5 at the rebuilt park. Shuney Britain hit a homer with bases empty and McCormack a three bagger as eight runs came in the fifth inning of the nightcap.
Valley Bell Milkmen appear on the brink of finishing the first half with the best record in Twilight League. Carbide and Carbon may need two wins and Valley Bell losses to claim the top spot, a near impossibility as the half ends and second half play opens Thursday.
A North Charleston shortstop shines as the Twilight League nears a crucial stretch. The second place team looms as a potential challenger to the leaders while schedules hint at shifts in standings. Weekly games feature Carbide, Martin, DuPont, Coal Fork, Starcher, Valley Bell, and Laidley field matchups with tense hopes for a surge.
A high class race meet is planned for the Four-H fair grounds eight miles west of Charleston. T. H. McGowran said horses of recognized quality will race in setups like top tracks. Dates hinge on the Kanawha Exposition and Four-H fair from September 22 to October 13 with post fair racing possible if patronage allows. An earlier meet may be arranged, still under consideration.
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