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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1946

Page

7

Hogan Demaret Win Inverness Invitational Golf Title

Ben Hogan and Jimmy Demaret captured the Inverness tournament, defeating seven opponents by 20 holes while Nelson McSpaden and Sam Snead fell short in final match. Keiser Harper tied the low round record with 10 under par as Hogan Demaret earned $250 for most birdies. Madrid soccer: Spain edges Ireland 1–0 in Madrid match watched by 40,000 spectators.

Hogan Hershey Jimmy Demaret Houston Tex Byron Jelzon Toledo Harold Jug) McSpegen Sanford Onesipid Erbrogh Bob Hamilton Metz Chicago Nelson McSpaden Asow San Snead Springs Vic Ghezzi Enn Harper Kelser Chandler Harper Portsmouth Herman Keiser Akron Paarnt Vaney Penna Cincinnati Herman Barron White Plains N.Y Keiser Hogar

State Open Play Will Begin Today

West Virginia golfers tuned the Lowan Country course ahead of the 14th State Open starting tomorrow. Ruth Coffey of Moundsville and Larry Wiechman of Charleston lead as co favorites in the richest open in state history, with Browning and Clem Wiechman close behind. About 70 entries, with roughly 125 anticipated, contest 12 foursomes in the opening rounds for a $2 000 prize pool and multiple cash awards.

Loess West Virginia Lowan Country Club Ruth Coffey Moundsville Larry Wiechman Charleston Mountain State Coffey Moundsville Country Club Wiechman Clem Wiechmaan Kanawha Arnold Browning Huntington Guyan Country Club Lewisburg Clem Wiechman U.S

Baseball Results Across Leagues and Standings

Baseball scores show St Louis beating New York 4 to 2 with Beston 4-4. Philadelphia lost to New York 4-0, Chicago defeated Boston 10-5, Cleveland edged Detroit 1-0, and Minneapolis beat Kansas City. American and National League standings list team records and pitcher matchups. National League notes include Cincinnati Brocklys-Watters and Herring as top pitchers. American League mentions Washington at Chicago and other matchups.

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N. C. State Seeks New Name for Grid Team

RALEIGH, June 23. NC State seeks a new name for its football team after 25 years as the Wolfpack. College officials learned the wolf is not native to North Carolina and that the name arose from a derisive anonymous letter from a New Yorker. The school offers six season passes for a new name or mascot. State, a nine year old Minnesota timber wolf, has been sold. Electrician Julian B. Wright, who kept State at his farm, described the animal as a pet but not tame.

Raleigh N. C N.C. State Ths Wolfpack State Minnesota Timber Wolf Julian B. Wright

Illini Snaps Trojan Streak at NCAA Track Championships

At Minneapolis Memorial Stadium Illinois dominated the NCAA track meet, scoring 77 points to overpower Southern California which finished second with 42.38. Trojan stars were shut out in individual titles as midwest runners claimed nine of 14 events.

Minneapolis Dlinois Thinaic J’ Herb McKenney University of Minnesota Southern California Dean Cromwell Trojans Ballyhooed West Coast New York University Dini Pacific Coast Midwest

Graham Scores Ace at 188-Yard Sixth Hole

George Graham of the U S Rubber Co. sank a hole in one on the 188 yard sixth hole with Gaston Caperton and Robert Van Birk watching. He formerly played golf in Connecticut.

Graham George Graham U. S. Rubber Co Gaston Caperton Robert van Birk Connecticut

Harris Zuber Hurl as Bosox Cop Twin Bill

Boston Red Sox take two from the Cleveland Indians with strong pitching by Mickey Harris and Bill Zuber. Harris limited Indians to six hits in a 6 1 win. Zuber threw a three hit shutout in a 6 0 nightcap. Yankees win in 11 innings as Tom Henrich and DiMaggio homer. Dodgers beat Cardinals as Walker doubles pace 6-2. Braves sweep Pirates in doubleheader. Phillies reach one game from Reds with 5 4 and 3 3 draws in 12 and 11 innings. Senators and Browns split. A's drop to 8.

New York Boston Red Sox Mickey Harris Bill Zuber Hubmen Cleveland Indians Harris Indians Zuber Yankees Joe Cronin Sox Bronx Bombers Detroit Tigers Ted Williams Bosox Tommy 'Henrich Joe DiMaggio Johnny Lindell Aaron Robinson Yanks Hank Greenberg Durin Detroit Brooklyn Toe Hatten Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Dixie Walker Chicago Washington Senators St. Louis Browns Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Athletics Ous Z. W Cards Williams Red Hox Walker Dodgera Orm Batley Battner Glonte Pirates Tigers Pigskin Ain ‘Ector

Cummings to Tackle Martinelli Tonight in Armory Card

Bob Cummings returned from four years overseas to join the local American Legion scene and faces Angelo Martinelli in the main event. The two meet two out of three falls for 60 minutes as Cummings aims to upset the popular Baltimore Italian and derail Martinelli's bid at a title shot. Bobby Blake meets Buck Lipscomb in the semi final, with Juan Hernandez and Buzz Jones opening.

Bob Cummings Wisconsin American Legion Calt Charleston Armory Bob Angelo Martinelli Baltimore Cummings Martinelli Johnny Demchuck Bobby Blake Columbus Buck” Lipscomb Springfield Ore Juan Hernandez Mexico Buzz" Jones Omaha Neb

Gazette and Daily Mail Win League Contests

The Gazette pounded out an 11-1 decision over the Jaycees and the Daily Mail beat Tom's Peanuts 9-7 at Christy field in Charleston junior league baseball. Keener, Venalli, Sny der, and Cantrell led the Daily Mail offense, while McKinley and Bowler won at Eaglewood. Davis pitched for Eleanor in a 10-5 victory over United Carlton.

the Gazette Jaycees The Daily Mail Tom's Peanuts Christy Field Charleston Gasetin Hill Severn Johnson Stone Livengood Willams Dally Mal

Box Scores Show Major League Action Across Leagues

The report compiles box score excerpts from National and American League games, listing players, positions, and key stats. Highlights include batting lines for multiple teams, substitutions, and pitching notes from games featuring Cleveland, Philadelphia, Boston, New York, and Chicago, among others, with allocations of runs, hits, and errors.

Tryout Camp Opens for Brooklyn World Amateur Series

A three day tryout camp begins today at 9 a.m. in Brooklyn to select the World All Stars and World Star players for the Brooklyn against the World amateur baseball series at Ebbets Field on August 7 3 and 8. Scouts Frank Rickey Rex Bowen Watt Powell Gene McDonough Darrell Harless attend selections.

Brooklyn Kanawwhen Teparas Frank Rickey Rex Bowen Watt Powell Gene McDonough Darrell Harless Carp Ebbets Field Someme Brooklyn National League Baseball Club Brooklyn Eagle Carter West Virginia George Sisler Eagle Stars Gazette Hotel St. George United States Hawaii Canada Brooklyn Navy Yard Bear Mountain Dodgers Radio City Music Hall

Viscose Maintains Lead With 5 3 Victory In Industrial

Industrial league standings shifted slightly as Viscose held top spot with a 5 3 win over Monsanto, while Carbide stayed second after a 10 2 triumph over duPont. Stamper Motors beat High coal 3 0 and moved past the Red Sox into third. Verlin Adams hurled A 5 Rubber to beat Dr Pepper 3 1 and lift his team to fifth. Jug Turner hit a two run homer for du Pont, Diels Huber collected five hits for Carbide, Ed Short had three sacks and two RBIs for UW Rubber, Bill Siders scattered six hits for Monsanto and drove in two. One game remains on schedule: Highcoal at Carbide in Kanawha Park at 7 oclock.

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Sinko Returns to Lead Duquesne Dukes in Football

Stephen P. Sinko, former assistant coach from Crisholm, Minn, is appointed to lead the Duquesne Dukes as they resume football after a three year wartime lapse. He starts at tackle and aims to restore the hilltop program to the collegiate midiron big time.

Sinko Duquesne Pittsburgh Duquesne University Stephen P. Sinko Dukes Crisholm Minn Duquesne

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