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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1936

Page

8

Cohn to Meet Smith In Net Semi Finals

Sam Cohn of Becks reaches the state closed tennis semi finals at the Charles Ont tennis club facing Audrey Smith this afternoon at 4 30. Cohn advanced with wins over John Gray and Charles Front, while Smith squeezed past Charley Gore after a tight struggle. Arkle and Allen join the other semi final at 2 30, with Arkle edging H M Bulen in a 9 7 decisive final set and Allen beating Bob Skinner 6 4. Mrs Evelyn Heiberg and Mary Lewis Dickinson also logged wins in women’s singles while officials set 60 cent admission for today and tomorrow’s matches.

Ampion Sam Cohn Becks Audrey Smith Charlesont Beckley Colin John Gray Rainelle Charles Front Wheeling Gray BF. Arkle Jimmy Allen Elkins Charleston Arkle H. M. Bulen Geome Yea Allen Bob Skinner Shastation Evelyn Heiberg Huntington Margaret Morris Inton Mary Lewis Dickinson Helen Conklin Jane Hoyet Hustington H. L. Bennet Visale Ch Dim Binzer Mire Svalyn Meibérg Muntington Gefeateg Igh Babcock-Van Ryn Lese- Carolin Babcock Los Angeles Marjorie Gladman Ven Rye Betty Nuthallim England David N. Jones Daniel Prend Ster H. G. N. Cooper Tom Tinkler Bryan BM Bitsy) Grant Atlanta Gerald D. Stratford Saw America Tanner T. Hughan H. van Swol Holland Grant Jack Crawford Adrian Quist Australia Kho Sin Kia G. Lum China Hal Hal Surface Kansas City A. M. Cuninggim Dita Stoh Japan Surface I. G. Collins Ears Kay Stammera Jeane de Meulemeester Belgium Budge Caska Czechoslovakia Quist Allison Maier

Pikor Wins Twice At Charles Town

At Charles Town on June 26 Lou Pikor rode two winners to tie Sammy Palumbo for the meeting lead until Palumbo won the feature aboard Sky Ride. Pikor won early on Doreen and again on Lady Buck, with Second Story paying 22 and the day’s double totaling 3156.40. Palumbo led most of the day, Canteret won the fourth, and an eight race card is planned for tomorrow with capacity crowds expected.

Charles Town Lou Pikor Sammy Palumbo Palumbo Sky Ride Basil A. Hahmount Tongs Shirley Povich Piker Doreen Col. E . A. Pierce Imra J. H. Elliott Lady Buck Smallwood'n Hogarty A. B. Miller Upperville Second Story al. J. Boyle Jockey Club

Indians Rally To Beat Red Sox 8 7 In Ten Inning Tilt

Joe Vosmik homered in the tenth as Cleveland defeated Boston 8 to 7 in a high hitting game. Both teams combined for 26 hits with Cleveland edging Boston 13 to 11. Vosmik delivered the decisive blast while Denny Galehouse left early for Thornton Lee and Mel Harder finished for Cleveland.

Cleveland Joe Vosmik Indians Boston Red Sox Vosmik Sox Boston Denny Galehouse Thornton Lee Jack Wilson Letty Grove Mel Harder Jack Russell Cevelane Bartsane Abroa Almada Ct O Maghen Toa L Ronen Hootash Saat Cooke Axx OlAvertil Russell OyTronky Cramer Miler Og'mpbe Forsi Solenouse Ferrelle Anne iLee P Wison niMarder Mailllo Fotalk Tun Atered Grove Almadan Ted Nroner Kroner Ad Gopke Foxx Meltio Bale Averiil Tropky Bullyan Voomik Knickerbocker Eirare McNair R. Ferrell Rune Balted Kramer Milier Fosx Cronin Werber Averill Bull Heeder Milton Pieher Loalng Witener Veil Umphzee Johns

Upset in National Intercollegiate Golf Championship

Chicago June 26 Paul Lettie of Iowa State upset team captain Fred Haas Jr by 5 and 4 in a semifinal. Leslie Victor faces Michigan’s Charles Rocals for the title after rallying to beat Willie Turnesa 1 up over 37 holes. Leslie led most of the match and previously won the 1084 Southern title.

Chicago Paul Lettie Low Fred Haas, Jr Leslie Charles Rocals Michigan Kocala Willie Turnesa Holy Cross Wolverine Haas

Jacobs Opposed To Selling Bout

New York June 26. Mike Jacobs rejected Walter Rothenburgs 350000 bid to buy the contract for the Sim Braddock Max Schmeling heavyweight title fight. Jacobs said Rothenburg does not understand the situation and that Schmeling is under contract while Brad dock is the property of Madison Squares Garden.

New York Mike Jacobs Walter Rothenburg Sim Braddock Max Schmeling Rothenburg Jacobs Schmeling Braddock Madison’ S Square Garden

Sarazen Trails Leaders by Four Strokes in Open Tournament

At Hoylake England June a wind swept second round kept Gene Sarazen within four of the leaders as William Cox and Jimmy Adams shared the lead. Sarazen posted 75 to reach 148 with Turner 149 and multiple British players close behind. Cox and Adams rallied with 73s to stay atop the field as 62 players advanced to the final 36 holes tomorrow.

Hoylake England Gene Sarazen Stelking William J. Cox Jimmy Adams Scotland Cox Adams Royal Liverpool Championship Course Joe Ezar Waco Tex America Ezar Saracen Serazen Tommorrow Sarazen Ted Turner Fine Valley N.Y Wille Rin San Francisco Frank Ball Mobile Ala Goggin Ball Hix Yesterdas Henry Cotton Alf Padgham Catton Padgham Francis Francis Marcel Dallemagne Richad Burton Alls Percy Allix Bert Gadd Ang Hom Green Tom Collinge Norman Sutton W. H. Davies D. J. Rees Wally Smithers Arthur D. Locke Turner Whitecombe Brothers Charles Reginald J. B. Busson Max Faulkner Auprey Boomer Sarexen Rolf Frank Francis Sunny Jarman Yarner Francis Taday

Kocsis Reaches Intercollegiate Golf Finals

Chicago June 26 Charles Chuck Kocsis from Michigan defeated Willie Tornesa of Holy Cross one up in 37 holes to reach the finals of the national intercollegiate golf title. He will face Paul Lesie of Louisiana State, who won his match against Fred is 4 and 2 to advance.

Chicago Charles Chuck) Kocsis Michigan Willie Tornesa Holy Cross Paul Lesiie Louisiana State Fred Is

Bass Season Opens Sunday in State Streams

The state conservation commission lists top bass waters for opening Sunday. Chief Game Protector E H Morford says this may be the best season in five years, with streams including the South branch Potomac Ca capon Greenbrier Coal Little Kanawha Cheat Buckhannon Middle Island Creek in the central region named. Closed streams include Cranberry Shaver Fork Tug Tug Elk reach near Welch and Sutton area. The season runs until November 30.

Associated Press State Conservation Commission E. H. Morford South Branch Potomac Cacapon River Greenbrier Coal Litle Kanawha Cheat Buckhannon Rivers Middle Island Creek Guyandotte Logan Fish Creek Marshall County Fishing Creek Wetzel County Cranberry River Cheat River Spruce Pocahontes County Tug River McDowell Welch Elk River Sterret's. Shoals Sutton

Katherine Rawls Keeps Swim Title

Katherine Rawls of the Miami Beach Swimming Club defended her national title in the 300 meters medley at the women’s national championships in Manhattan Beach. Eleanor Holm previously held the title, with Rawls leading Doris Brennan and Johanna Gorman in order. The Washington DC half mile relay team also retained its crown, returning to Seattle for the third straight year.

New York Manhattan Beach Ketherine Rawls Miaca Beach Washington D. C Seattle Washington Rawls Eleanor Holm Doris Brennan Providence Johanna Gorman Homestead Mary Lou Petty Betty Lea Donna Burkley Oliver McKean Women's Swimming Association Miss Buckley Miss McKean

Tigers Play Ward Today in Charleston Meet

The Charleston Tigers face Ward this afternoon at Ward. Previously reported change moves the game to today. The Tigers also host Rayford at Valley Bell Park on Sunday at 2:80 o’clock.

Charleston Tigers Ward Charleston Tigers Rayford Valley Bell Park

Budge and Allison Advance in Wimbledon Quarterfinals

Wimbledon reports Budge, America's top hope, blasting Josef Caska 6-3 6-0 1-4 to reach the quarterfinals. Wilmer Allison edged Clarence Jones in a marathon 10-8 6-4 1-6 7-5 match. Von Cramm and Austin also progressed as rain disrupted play.

von Cramm Bunny Austin Crawfoed Quist Wimbledon England Donald Budge America Oakland Cal Josef Caska Czechoslovakia Wilmer Allison Clarence Jones Baron Gottfried von Cramm W. H Bunny) Austin Enrique Maier Spain

Alliss Feared By Gene Sarazen at British Open Halfway

HOYLAKE England June 26 Universal Service reports the British Open halfway leaders include Willie Cox and Jimmy Adams tied near 4 under. Percy Alliss looks strong after two solid rounds while Henry Cotton and others struggle with putting. Sarazen, Turner, and Hagen referenced in US note as potential late rallies.

Gene Sarazen Universal Service Alf Padgusra Henry Cotton Richyard Burton Frank Francis Marcel Dallemagne Percy Alliss Bert Gadd Tom Green Cotton U Alliss Hagen Jones United States Ted Turner America Houlsko

Ward Falls to Putney 8-6 in Key Tie Gain

In the Keqwwha Valley league Ward lost 8-6 to Putney at Armor Park, dropping back into a first place tie with the Engravers while DuPont beat Owens-Illinois 19-2 to move a half game ahead in the Industrial division. Marshall and Brown scattered six Ward runs, and H Wilkinson led Ward with four hits. DuPont's Hart earned the win as Owens-Illinois suffered a heavy defeat.

Ward Putney DuPont Wesseeday Ward A Owend I Minels Engravers Pirates Reds Pure Ou Armor Park Charleston Engravers United Lads Laidley Bloxsom Dairy Blossom and duPont Armor Marshall Brown Larmbert H. Wilkinson L. Johnson Jones Gay Honaker P. Stamper McBane Hill B. Ballard Gardner KB. Nunley Beare Foourth Lambert A. Nunley N. Johnson H. Wilkinsom Johnson Wilkinson Myera L. Wilkinson EL Stamper Andrews McBane Cf Murennit Gmrants Ardori Jahneen A. Manley Arnett Jonnion Anaveya Wiontog Varnety DeWeese Hart Miller Howell Crawford Milford Carney Lefty White Edwards Owens-Clinois

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