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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1947

Page

11

Go on Welter Title Show At WENA Tonight

Welter title bout heads to WENA tonight with Gordon Murray at risk after years of fine golf play while Ray Sugar Robinson defends his boxing crown in Cleveland Ohio. Jimmy Doyle challenges and Gillette's Cavalcade of Sports carries the bout at 10 p.m. on 950 dial.

Arry Embleton Gordon Murray The Gazette Lote Wa Tme Ray Sugar” Robinson Cleveland ‘Arena Cleveland Ohio Jimmy Doyle Robinson Tommy Bell New York Sugar Doyle Tienesy Gillette Cavalcade of Sports American Broadcasting Co WENA

MH Boosters Hold Wednesday Night Meeting At YMCA

Mor ris Harvey college athletic boosters plan a Wednesday night gathering on the second floor of the YMCA to line up fall programs. Coach Eddie King invites all interested to attend as the group builds support for upcoming sports.

Morris Harvey College YMCA Eddie King King

Eskdale Greys Top Giants in 10-2 Victory

Eskdale Greys defeated Coal River Giants 10 to 2 as Foster struck out 19 and allowed two hits. Brownlow and Foster doubled and tripled to spark the offense. The Greys schedule coal Fork at Eskdale next Sunday.

Greys Eskdai Eskdale Gress Coal River Giants Foster Brownlow Coal Fork Eskdale

Yankees and Red Sox win to keep AL pennant edge

June 23 report from York states the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Indians 5 to 4, and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers 8 2 to widen the AL gap. Chicago Cubs also beat the New York Giants 6 3 in the NL. Injuries marred the day with Wensloff and Boudreau hurt, and Keiman sidelined. King George to open next year's Olympic Games in London on July 22. 27 nations invited.

York New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Yankees Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Philadelphia Athletics Chicago Cubs New York Giants Giants Cubs Cleveland Tommy Henrich Keiman Charley Wensloff Yankee Lou Boudreau Indians Boudreau Ed Kiieman George Strayeiss Yanks Les Fleming Tigers Mort Cooper Royal London King George

Bowler Beats Drumheller in City Tennis Quarters

Eugene Bowler seeded first in the City Tennis tourney at Edgewood defeated dark horse Drumheller 6-2 6-4 in the quarter finals. Bowler teamed with Dr John Liz to beat Edwin Chilton and Drumheller 6-3 6-2 in doubles. Howard and Elmont Wilm ont won their match 8-4 in a two set showing.

Drumheller Dark Horse Edgewood Eugene Bowler John Liz Edwin Chilton Howard Elmont Wilmont Asa Mangis Clyde Preston Nates Aga Maness Chilton Edwin Lavinia Embleton Nell Lynn Brooks John Lutz Ann Miller Spilman Dick Drumhelsey Sy Somes Edwin Carlton Shuerter Dick Drawballer Jake Kraus Norman Gordon Depa Freeland John Hiltor Eugene Lawler John Lites Edwin Chilton WT Dick Drum Ibetigr Elmont Tima Asa Manes wWomen Dean Minow Martha Ford Betty Hallanda Celia DeSanthe Ragime ‘Embleton Nell Lyn Brooks John Lula Ann Ugler Spliman Dick Drumheller Desné Lutz Dgei Marshyford Elmont Allum Betts ‘Halla Nen Berk Wolfe Jane McJunkin Howard Allum Bratt Cano Charles Christian Sally Skerrell Spencer Bivens Mary Zantis Circle Preston Ann _ Spilliman Mary Louise Connor Neil Brook Jack Sams S. Dean Lindow jLlonel Workman Dean Romnan Gordan

Major League Standings and Evening Games Snapshot

National and American League standings shown with New York leading, Boston and Cleveland close behind. Night games listed include Chicago at Washington and St Louis versus Philadelphia. Also notes on probable pitchers and a Capitol Motors Junior American Legion baseball game at Kangwha Park this afternoon with players at 3 p.m.

Chicago New York Boston St. Gauls Cleveland Detroit Washington Brooklpn Ae i Bt. Louis Bindinnsttey Philadelphia PillsburRo Drnnkage Pittsburgh Ostermmedier Cincinnati Meintzelman Ve. Peterson Chicaxe Kosio Wyse Gini Hasina St. Wauta Pight Maldon York Gettel Ve. Queen Er Shes Izolt Borton Nanhewser Ve. Hughson Philad Capitol Motors American Legion Beckley Legion Kangwha Park

Tennessee star Stephenson denies being dropped for scholastic issues

Stephen son, star Tennessee center from last fall, says he quit the grid squad and school to enroll elsewhere. He presents a registrar letter showing his grades were satisfactory and explains he could finish work in summer school to regain eligibility. He notes several Tennessee players face similar academic hurdles and hints at possible transfer.

Aol Mardmats the Gazette Ave Stephenson University of Tennessee Associated Press Dave The Gazette BR. F. Thomason Tennessee Stephenson iBoth Bob Neyland Val Grid Charleston High School Bernie Mehan Wherling Ted Cook Beckley Max Parton Florida Dick Hufman Charleston Rice Miami

Patrick defeats Hudson in 12 round lightweight title bout

Australian lightweight champion Vic Patrick defeats American Eddie Hudson in a 12 round fight. Hudson was knocked down nine times in the seventh round. The Sydney audience witnessed Patrick secure victory tonight.

Sydney Vic Patrick Eddie Hudson Hudson

Calvert Reserve Blended Whiskey Ad

Calvert Reserve Blended Whiskey listed with 86.8 proof proportion of 65 percent grain neutral, produced by Golvart Distillers Corp New York, Citr.

Calvert Golvart Distillers Corp New York Citr

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