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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1934

Page

8

Giants Rally Past Cardinals to Take Series Lead

New York Giants exploded for six runs in the fifth inning to beat St. Louis 9 to 7, moving three games ahead of the Cardinals for the league lead. Luque earned the win after entering in the fifth. Hill was credited with a pivotal triple that sparked the burst.

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Bruins Triumph Over Cubs In High Scoring Game

A crowd of 90 000 watched the Bruins defeat the Cubs 5 to 1 and 8 to 0. Fine pitching from Malone and Tin nity backed by sharp infield defense and timely hitting, as Chicago struggled after three straight wins over the Giants. Notable plays included multiple assists and home runs, with key contributions from Grimm, Berman, and Hartnett.

Chicago Pat Malone Bud Tinnity Cubs Giants Brystayn Dodgers Tevier Leslie Th Lopes Rune—durdan Maer F. Berea Cuvier Hurst Errer Jordan Raab Balted Guccinelle Berman Frinning Eae Ruce Heck der Hartnett Grim Zrrom Babtch Russ Baliad Vn R. Herman Cuyler Ormm Teo Cuccinelli Kida F. Herman

Bucs Slug Past Phillies in June Showdown

Prattsburgh reports Nani Illsburgh’s Piral powered through four Philadelphia pitchers to spark a decisive 8 2 win. Key players include Dacia, Camith, and Waner contributing across the lineup. Pitchers Frase and Frease noted in notes with page reference to continuation.

Prattsburgh Naniillsburgh Piral Iiva Berto Dacia Tyasnorth Oltonito Hups—Tode Haulin Chiows Want PF. Waner Lindstrom Ruby Tasner Tavanetso Davis Asin Una Balted Vaughen Ibs Welout Hansen Iy Derree Lobtare Cianten Aeeas Boyt Sconnton Tink Wid Lancen Pieher—Lab

Eddie Blickle Wins West Virginia Tennis Title in Dramatic Comeback

Eddie Blickle of Huntington defeated Sam Cohn of Beckley in five sets to capture the 1934 state closed singles championship at Charleston Tennis Club courts South Ruffner. Buckle and Fred Field retained doubles title in five sets.

Sol H Padlibsky Eddie Blickle Huntington Sam Cohn Beckley Charleston Tennis Club South Ruffner Buckle Fred Field Benjamin Anklin Arkle Wright Hugus Wheeling Arkle Mat Martha Norvell Scott Camp Charles Gore Charleston Mary Cunningham Roy Samms T. C. McKinley Wes Schoetze Cohn Blickle Blickie Colin Jond Cabell

Sarazen Favored At Eve Of British Open

Gene Sarazen and Joe Kirkwood shot 68s on a hot day at Royal St George's as a tune up for the British Open starting tomorrow. Sarazen led with a 33 front nine and 36 back nine, while Kirkwood matched the pace amid a large field and looming two-course 38-hole qualifying. The field includes Shute and MacDonald Smith among Americans aiming for the title with 38-hole qualifiers determining the final 100 contenders. Final rounds set over Royal St George's with all four rounds concluding Friday.

Sandwich. Eng Gene Sarazen Joe Kirk Wood Royal St. George's Sarazen Kirkwood Denny Shute Philadelphia Francis Francis Kirk Nod Shute MacDonald Smith United States Wild Bill” Meéblhorn Charley Lacey Douglas Grant Sweeny Brothers Charles Robert Royal Cinque Ports Deal Royal St. George's Course

Americans Given Only Slim Chance at Wimbledon Titles

Wimbledon opens with Americans rated to win few titles. Helen Jacobs is the likely champion in the women’s singles while Helen Wills Moody has success as a reporter-spectator. Notable Americans include Sidney Wood, Frank Shields, Lester Stotten, and George Lott facing top internationals like Peter Vivian McGrath, Daniel Prenn, and eight-foot star Stoefen in a field led by Crawford and Von Cramm amid bold European challengers.

Wimbledon Eng Covent America Helen Jacobs United States Helen Helen Wills Moody Sidney B. Wood Frank Shields Lemarrow Wood Shields Queens Peter Vivian McGrath Snields Daniel Preni Lester Stotten George Lott Stoefen Pierre Granden Ma Bei KR. O. Williams England Crawford Perry Gattfried von Cramm Germany Austin Schielés Sloefen Giorgio de Stefani Italy

Wholesale camera timing upends NCAA placings in finals

Los Angeles June 24 Definite proof that the camera is more accurate than human eyes came as national collegiate officials revised five events in the NCAA championships. Reassignments shifted titles and team points, including George Fisher losing the 120 yard high hurdles crown to Sam Klopstock of Stanford, with Sam Allen of Oklahoma Baptist moving to fourth and Ned Bacon retaining fifth.

Los Angeles Ude Chandge George Fisher Louisiana State Sam Klopstock Stanford Glenn Hardin Klopstock Sam Allen Oklahoma Baptist Oliver Miami Fisher Allen Ned Bacon Denison Lee Haring Kansas State Forrest Wilson Texas Charles Parsons California Hunter Russell Ilinois Ralph Metcalfe Hill Bonthron Glen Cunningham Kansas Gene Vanzke Pennsylvania Cunningham Charles Hornsbostel

Carbide Battles Chapel In Twilight League Contest

Carbide and Starcher meet Chapel in the lone Twilight league game at Valley Bell park this afternoon with Calvert likely on the mound for Carbide and Hudwall or Semler for Chapel. No game at Laidley field today as Tuesday brings Martin and DuPont at Laidley and Starcher versus Coal Fork at Valley Bell park.

Carbide Starcher Valley Bell Park Calvert Chapelites Hudwall Semler Laidley Field Martin DuPont Laidley Coal Fork

W YU Stars Receive Numerous 1934 33 Letter Awards

At Morgantown June 24 the university athletic board announced varsity letter awards for the 1933 34 season. Listed are cross country basketball boxing wrestling track tennis golf and other sports with captains managers and 86 total letters. Five athletes earned three letters including Goodwin Hester in football basketball and track. Multiple two sport awards noted for football plus boxing or baseball or wrestling among others.

Morgantowr University Athletic Board James Hill Wilbur Hoskins Robert Woodhall John Mason Paul B. Martin Clarence Jones Gray Silver Albert Colebank Jess Weiner Fred Wilson Joseph Studahar Eugene Hester William Klug Andrew Mestravic Louis Fidler Charles Goodwin William Simpson William Baer William Neely Peter Puglia Felix Espada Towers Hamilton John Galio Douglas Voorhees Joseph Zaleski Angelo Onder Richard Corbitt Albert Gwynne Edgar Williams Richard Chittum Robert Ward Richard Hibbert Arthur Swisher Joseph Johnston Charles Eskey Basshall Harold Walker Lotelio Mascioli Thomas Covey Charles Cunningham Louis Margules David Tucker Charles “Fod" Goodwin Gene Hester Onger Studanat Covey Stewart Swisher Fidler Woodhall Wilson Zaleski Chittum Wresing Johnston Mason Traci

Dairymen Triumph Over Viscose In Ten Innings

Blossom Dairy defeated Viscose 7 to 2 in a ten inning game at Nitro on June 24. Garrett led the offense for Blossom Dairy with key hits while Pugh worked on the mound. The lone opposing runs came in the late innings as Viscose fell behind.

Gazelle Blossom Dairy Garrett Pugh Barker Willard Clark

Tigers Beat Athletics 8 4 to Open Series

Detroit strengthens first place in the American League by defeating Philadelphia 8 to 4. Bob Johnson hit his 32nd homer in the fourth, supplying the only A’s offense. Pitcher Schoolboy Rowe earned the win as Detroit topped Philadelphia in the series opener.

Philadelphia Detroit Athletics Tigers Bob Johnson A's Rowl

Ruth in Limelight as Ruth Hits Eleventh Homer

New York June 14 Ruth hit his eleventh home run with bases loaded after 23 straight hitless trips, delivering a 4 0 victory for the Yankees over the Chicago White Sox in a pitchers duel between Red Ruffing and Sam D. Jan. The win featured Ruth’s dramatic blast and strong supporting hits as the Yankees bested Chicago.

Babe Ruth Yankees Hose New York Bebe Ruth Chicago White Sox Red Ruffing Sed Sam Jan Chatt Hans Ct Salter Danies Gaver Thiaro Hoar Bashifice Netiner Antle Sahizgaver Gehrig Dicker Boken Banura Holmet Grasetit

Gazette Trims Kelly Cubs 5-1 at Valley Bell Park

The Gazette downed the Kelly Cubs 5 to 1 as Estes Thomas pitched well for the winners and Gregor homered for his lone hit. Jordan and Gregor led the offense with key at bats while Casto also pitched effectively for Gazette.

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Senators Rally Past Johnstown in 12 4 Victory

Charleston split a doubleheader with the Johnnies, dropping the afternoon game 7 1 then winning the nightcap 12 4. Harvey Thompson started for Johnstown. Marion Passeau and Claude Passeau struggled early as Johnnies built a lead before Dietrick and Mackie sparked a comeback for the Senators.

Marion Passeau Iarleston Johnstown Johnnies Senators Huntington Zanesville Beckley Marion Passeau Charley Marion Claude Passseau Harvey Thompson Thompson Joe Vitelli Kanawha Park Sammy Thomas Cox Bingle Sturdy Mayo Pavlovic Lowry Cortazzo Whitlock Andreski Johnnie

College Golf Aces Prepare for 36th Intercollegiate Meet

COUNTRY CLUB Cleveland June 24. One hundred twenty three collegiate golfers from 29 colleges including Stanford Dartmouth Florida and Minnesota begin a week long Intercollegiate Golf Association of America tournament. Defending champion Walter Emery of Oklahoma and Michigan's Churik Kocuis loom as top contenders as practice fills the course.

Country Club Cleveland Tommorrow Intercollegiate Golf Association of America Stansford Dartmouth Florida Minnesota Waler Emery University of Oklahoma Charles “Churik” Kocuis University of Michigan

Greenbrier Polo Team Triumphs Over Washington County

Greenbrier Polo club riders defeated Washington county polo team 6 to 3 in Greenbrier, after earlier an 18 to 3 win by Maryland on the same two game series. The West Virginians capitalized on coordinated defense while Washington county showed better horsemanship than yesterday.

White Sulphur Springs Greenbrier Polo Club Washington County Hagerstown Greenbrier Horsemen Maryland Washington County Club

Yankee Beats Rainbow Boat In Newport Race

Harold Vanderbilt’s Rainbow yacht lost to Yankee, skippered by Charles Francis Adams, by 58 seconds on a 2012 mile triangular course. It was their first meeting and Rainbow trailed Wedamee and Vanitie. Ed Ball Tow, NY Yankees business manager, previously managed Toronto club in 1902.

Newport Harold Vanderbilt Raiinbow Boston Yankee Charles Francis Adams Secretary of the Navy Wedamee Vanitie Rainbow Toronto Ed Ba Tow New York Yankees

Week of tight battles tests leaders in major leagues

By Hugh S Fullerton. Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs led pennant chases with strong records. Red Sox climbed from midtable to third and back to fourth after a defeat. Reds showed solid week with six victories. Yankees and Pirates also posted four wins in a tough week. Weekly stats include wins losses runs hits errors and opponent scores.

Hugh S. Fullerton Associated Press New York Detroit Tigers Chicago Cubs Boston Red Sox Cincinnati Reda Red Sox Cubs Reds Thee Defecals New York Yankees Pittsburo Pirates

Volterra's Entry Wins Rich Classic at Longchamp

In Longchamp France on June 24 Volterra's Admiral Drake won the Grand Prix de Paris before a large restrained crowd. He defeated H Rawdon's Foulaibin by a length and a half with Lord Woolavingtons Easton third. The winner earned about 765,000 francs in prize money. Police and guards secured the track after yesterday’s riot caused by two American owned favorites Kantata and Jock.

Longhamps France Leon Volterra Adtiral Drake Paris Admiral Draxe E Teng H. Rawdon Foulaibin Lord Woolaving Toms Easton Joseph E. Widener Kantata A. Duggan Jock

Lowman’s Drug Store Defeats Diamond 12-11 in Opener

Lowman’s Drug Store beat Diamond 12 to 11 yesterday at Starcherfield in a tight game. Holmes and Hendrixon homered for the winners. Score details and other lines appear garbled.

Lowman's Drug Store Diamond Starcherfield Holmes Hendrixon

All-Heavyweight Card Featured At Charleston Armory

World class heavyweight wrestling tops a card at the Charleston Armory tonight starting 6:30. Nanjo Singh of India and Dick Lever of Nashville headline a three bout program, with George McCloud of Omaha meeting Francis Sexton in the semi final. The opener pits Glen Munn and Casey Berger in a one fall 30 minute bout.

Charleston Armory Nanjo Singh India Dick Lever Nashville Tenn George McCloud Omaha Neb Francis Sexton Newcormers Glen Munn Lincoln Ned Wayne Munn Casey Berger Angeles Singh Leves Lever Heve McCloud Sexton Munn Berger

Londos Browning To Meet Tonight In Madison Square Garden

New York on June 24 71 reports Jim Londos of Greece vs Jim Browning of Verona Missouri in Madison Square Garden an event to crown a world heavyweight champion under the New York State Athletic Commission. Promoter Tack Curley stages the bout for the milk fund with an anticipated crowd of 20 000 and gate receipts exceeding 75000. Browning previously gained recognition in 1933 by defeating Ed Strangler Lewis. Londos weighs about 200 pounds and faces weight and youth disadvantages.

New York Jim Londos Greece Jim Browning Verona Madison Square Garden Long Island New York State Athletic Commission Browning Spions Strangler Tack Curley Milk Fund Bogut Heis

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