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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1952
Page
16
Bonham park superintendent Joe Matty Bonham and the crew prepared Watt Powell Park for Friday night’s American Association opener against the Louisville Colonels. They worked late to ensure a playable diamond and addressed field maintenance and related tasks.
Top seed Buck Atherton advances to the finals after beating Dick Drumheller in straight sets 6 2 at the Kanawha Valley Tennis Club Atherton the defending singles champion had earlier defeated John Snyder 6 0 6 0 to reach the semifinal round Also listed are results from men s doubles women s doubles and mixed doubles with upcoming schedule and contact for a Sunday game by Sutton Independents baseball team
The results show Brooklyn beating St Louis 3 1 and New York defeating Cincinnati 2 in the National League, with Chicago topping Philadelphia 4. In the American League Philadelphia and Cleveland games are listed with others, alongside standings and probable pitchers for upcoming matchups including Brooklyn at New York and Detroit at St Louis in tonight’s schedule.
Chicago manager Phil Cavarretta moved to first base as the Cubs defeated Philadelphia 4 to 1 to snap a nine game losing streak. Miksis, Sauer, Smalley and Atwell led a charged offense while Kelly pitched solidly for the win.
A regional sports note notes that Charleston paid Menendez 40000 and guaranteed an average paid attendance of 2500 for each of the 35 remaining home games. Burris clarifies that only grandstand and box seats count toward the guarantee and bleacher seats are excluded. The attendance figure was secured by a local individual whose identity was requested to remain undisclosed.
A longtime West Virginia coach and athlete Gus Warns died at 44 after a career spanning St. Albans Greenbrier Davis-Elkins Linsly Ripsey and Fol lwsbee. He guided many top teams and inspired won respect from players and peers in West Virginia and Ohio. Ruby Warns column comments on Charleston in the American Association and underwriters for attendance.
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