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Charleston Gazette in Charleston, West Virginia

26 Jun 1945

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Charleston Gazette

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Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1945

Page

9

Holmes Holds Lead as Top National Hitter in MLB

New York June 23 Tommy Holmes of the Boston Braves extended his league lead in batting averages for the week ending Sunday though Goody Rosen of Brooklyn closed the gap to 30 points. Rosen hit 14 for 32 with a 437 clip for seven days, while Holmes added 10 safeties in 23 at bats. Whitey Kurowski and Dixie Walker trailed Holmes in the top ten, with Ott and Ott’s Mets swapped positions in the NY area. Holmes also led in runs batted in and triples, as Robins and Pirates vie in divisional races. Gee Walker nears 2,000 hits for Cincinnati Reds.

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New York Tommy Holmes Boston Braves Brooklyn Goody Rosen Hance Ted Maure Ee Ott Sentiatioa Red Tods Compaioe Holmes Rosen Blaze Holmes Whitey Kurowski St. Louis Ott Bolmes Owski Dixie Walker Brookelds Towers Loula Oto Brooklyn Ozures Johnny Rucker Giants Eact Johnny Barreth Pittsburgh Wap Reyes Eddie Basinski Frank McCormick Ama George Hausman Joe Bowmen Seaps Eineall Dolor Mort Coover Braves Chicago Tony Cuccinello Chicago White Sox George Case Washington Senators Ane Case Nick Etten New York Yankees Bob Estalella Philadel Athletics Atatistica Ee Feauntos Boston Red Sox Vern Stephens RBI George Stirmwaise Roger Cramer Detroit Jimmy Outlaw Tigers Johnny Dickshot White Sox Etten Johnson Suimweiss Johnson Steplere Yankee George McQuinn Browns Sand Fleet Cese Dave Fegriss Boston Risa Christoph Philadelphia Hal New
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Star Athletes To Entertain Pacific GPs

Honolulu reports many baseball and tennis stars will be reassigned to outer posts to entertain servicemen as military duties continue. Lt Don Budge and Sgt Frank Parker have already departed. big leaguers like Enos Slaughter Joe Gordon Mike McCormick and others are listed among participants for military entertainment duties as war moves toward Japan.

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Honolulu Oahu Acty Air Force Oabu SAF Genvie Japan Don Budge Frank Parker U. S Enos Hawgater St. Louis Cardinals Joe Gordon New York Yankees Mike McCormick Don Lang Bob Hughson Boston Johnson Johnny Sturm Taft Wright Dario Lodigiani Chicago White Sox Billy Hitchcock Birdie Tebbetts Detroit Tirs Stan Rojeck Lek Riggs Dodgers Max West Nanny Fernandez Boston Braves Walt Judnich Charlie Stevens
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Carper Scores 74 To Pace Golfers In Showdown

Gay Carper shot a two over par 74 to lead the Meadow Brook golf tournament as qualifies closed. Lively chase includes Jos Rugel Sebert Igo and Harry Guyer with 73s. match play starts tomorrow.

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Gay Carper Charleston Meadow Brook Lacrene Jos Rugel Sebert Igo Harry Guyer Brawley Han Andy Brawley Elmer Zimmerman Kermit Hutchinsson Gordon Murray Luther Wolff Jack Krueger Wi Filliamore Wa Alee Mancore Saropedier Rady Seoke Dok Howell Berton Sai Reals Red Thomas Feauaina Gama Groban Beane
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Harless Retains Title In WV Sports Writers Tourney

In M Qantown on June 25, Darrell Harless kept his top status at the West Virginia Sports Writers Association annual tournament despite three days of practice. The event drew notable figures from Charleston and Clarksburg with officers elected including Fred Botts and George W. Springer. A new policy creates a five‑member committee to nominate champions across sports.

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Darrell Hartess Charleston Gazette Kingwood Country Club Virginia Sports Writers Logan Ceustry Club Darrell Harless West Virginia Sports Writers Association
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Charley Thom Opens Life Saving Class At YMCA Pool

Charley Thom starts Red Crewe Senior Life Saving course at the YMCA with classes each Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer. Certificates awarded on completion. Eligibility includes boys over 17 or those who have finished sophomore year in high school. Those wishing to enroll should contact Diroetie Tham.

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Red Crewe YMCA Charley Tin Diroetie Tham
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