This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1931
Page
5
A columnist weighs whether George Earnshaw and Lefty Grove can sustain their performances as the Athletics face trouble with overwork. He notes Earnshaw and Grove rarely bear down early, saving their best for late, while Burleigh Grimes’ pitching philosophy is cited as a model. The piece also references ongoing boxing bout uncertainties surrounding Schmeling Scribling and Dempsey, with broader implications for fight scheduling.
Grant Bobby defeated Holly Allen in a 12 round decision at the ball yard before about 1,500 fans. Allen and Grant traded hard blows from start to finish with no dead moments, each taking rounds in a fierce, crowd-pleasing battle. Manley then scored a technical knockout over Russ Parsons in the eight round in the semi final, as fans anticipated the next major bout with Dempsey possibly in attendance.
In Brooklyn on June 26 AP reports the Robins routed the St Louis Cardinals 14 to 5. Thurston allowed early runs but Brooklyn hitters exploded for eight in the first inning and added more off Lindsey and Kaufmann. Frank O Doul belted a homer and two doubles, while Thurston, Grimes and Herman also contributed key hits as Brooklyn piled up 35 hits in the contest.
New York blanked Cincinnati 2-0 as Walker pitched a strong game to even the series. Ogden battled well but received little support from his teammates, with crucial hits by O Farrell and Tullis producing the only runs. Full game details show scattered hits and key misplays behind Cincinnati's loss.
The report lists leaders Waner Hurst Grantham and others with mention of a rough box score including bare hits by Grantham and Stolaa barn. It records home runs Davis double plays Mellon to Bartell to Hurst Melpe to Tevenow to Grantham and notes Philadelphia 6 Futteburgh 10. Basess on balls off Meine Watt Osborn. hits, pitchers Meine and Osborn, and umpired by Stark Scott and Klein.
Philadelphia overwhelms Pittsburgh as pitchers struggle, Jumbo offensive showing from Grantham Comorosky Bricker Bartell Klein Whitney and Mallon key to 13 to 2 win. Rennett, Meine, Koster also contribute runs while Osborn and Thevenow innings add late relief.
U Caraway held the Senators to five hits as Chicago gained the series lead. Kuhel and Reynolds homered for Washington, while Caraway, Blue, Reynolds and Fonseca supplied Chicago’s runs. Washington falls a game and a half behind idle Philadelphia.
The Browns win the opening game over the Boston Red Sox 3 to 2 in St. Louis. Rothrock homered with Oliver aboard in the seventh to tie, then Burns drove in Bettencourt with a single in the Browns’ half for the decisive run. Livenbee started for Boston, Mackayden and Lisenbee pitched in relief for St. Louis, with Collins winning and Moore taking the loss.
Southpaw Snuffy Spencer stifled the league leading Senators as Fairmont defeated Charleston 6 to 2. Spencer held Charleston to five hits, fanned seven, and homerunized with the bases loaded in the second. Miller allowed four hits but two went for runs. errors and timely hits by Cyran and Zupancic supported Fairmont. Large crowd saw Fairmont raise funds and play again tomorrow at 9:30.
Beekey's mound ace Beam allowed two hits as the Knights beat Wheeling 4-0 at Wheel Ing. Beckley swiped a pair of runs in a big rally, while Cumberlauad, Himmord, and Strader contributed to the win.
Yesterday's results show Cumberland with 11, Charleston 2, Clarksburg 6, Huntington 4, Reckley 4, Wheeling 0. Today's schedule lists Charleston at Fairmont, Magi at Cumberland, Huntington at Marksburg, Reckley at Wheeling, and several duplicate or garbled matchups. Standingsplace Charleston leading with 32 wins amid a muddled table including Cumberland Reckley Johnstown Scottdale Clarksburg Huntington Wheeling Altoona and others.
Opening day play at the City Tennis tournament on Charleston club courts was washed out by rain and wind. Only three men's singles matches were completed, with seed T C McKinley defeating C Buery 6-0 0-1 and Ray Colter edging Steve Milhouse 1-6 6-2. Organizers announced 61 entrants would restart today at 11:30, with men’s doubles pairings set and women’s singles postponed to Monday.
The Central Sales beat the Clendenin Reds 5-3 at Armor Park after three tight innings. Central Sales broke the game open in the fourth with three runs and added one more in the fifth. Five Reds errors helped power the comeback as Hammick and McKenna combined on the pitching win while the Reds struggled to hold the lead.
Primo Carnera required 3 minutes 42 seconds to knock out Alnaberto Torrianina in Buffalo. Torrianina was knocked down twice in the first round and dazed when finished by a short right uppercut to the chin.
American team led by Walter Hagen dominated the opening Ryder Cup matches at Scioto, taking three of four from Britain before a late surge by the visitors. Hagen and Shute won 10 and 3, Farrell and Sarazen crushed their foes 8 and 7, while Cox and Burke edged East erbrook and Whitcombe 3 and 2. Britain fought back with late wins as Duncan and Havers struck back, but the Americans still held a commanding edge at the day’s end. The 36-hole contest resumes tomorrow for the final eight matches.
The annual State Y M C A swimming meet is held this afternoon at Edgewood Country Club at three. Local Jani and Senior teams trained yesterday and look ready to battle. Frohman Johnson Wilfred Pushkin headline events in 50 and 160 yard free styles. SV Jenkins and Loren Qdell join the field in the 50 yard back stroke. Hershel Hark O Dell strive in 300 yard free. Whittington Jenkins in 60 yard breast. Relay includes Pushkin Jenkins Johnson and a fourth swimmer. Charleston sends Jennings Naylor Herold Wolf for diving.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.