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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1931
Page
11
The Robins moved to fourth in the National League by sweeping both ends of a double header from the St Louis Cardinals as Boston lost to Brooklyn. Final scores were 7 0 in the first game and 2 0 in the second. Wright hit a homer and Biasonette doubled as Brooklyn won.
New York report says the Cincinnati Reds edged the New York Giants 4 to 4 in a close nine inning game. Three home runs, including one by Verger, helped Cincinnati surge ahead as Giants defense collapsed late. Leslie and Peay also homered, with Terry driving in runs. Key plays and pitching details listed by the paper.
In Boston on June 27, the Chicago Cubs routed the Atlanta Braves 12 to 3 as Buck Wilson sat for disciplinary reasons. Danny Taylor started in center, driving in three runs, while Richbourg pinch hit for Atlanta in the ninth and homered on the first pitch. Multiple Cubs and Braves players contributed, with notable line scores and pitching details noted by the home team wire.
In Philadelphia on June 27, the Pirates beat the Phillies 10 to 8 in the first game, with Jim Wiiett and Ace Elliott loading the offense for a big early lead before Swetobie stopped the comeback. The Phillies won the nightcap 5 to 4, plating three runs before Larry Preneh was touched for a late count to clinch for Pittsburgh.
Spanish Play, owned by Knebelkamp and Morris of Louisville, won the Latonia Derby by a neck over J. Brideaux owned by Mrs. Payne Whitney in the 49th running. About 20,000 to 25,000 spectators braved 100 degree heat to watch the feature. The race covered 1 1/16 miles in 2:30, with Seattle finishing third and Pittsburgher far back.
King and Queen Lee Nuthall Cop LONDON June 27 Betty Nuthall daughter of the British court repeats her victory over Mrs A Harper in last year’s American championship final 6-4 6-3 reaching the quarter finals of singles with several compatriots Germans French Swiss and Miss Helen Jacobs of Berkeley Calif Joan Van Ryn loses to Mme Léne Mathieu Miss Jacobs defeats Kitty McKane Godfree 8-2 6-1. Shields and Wood win doubles. Loft Harper win mixed. Mogin and Lan dry win a men’s doubles round. The women's singles final eight includes Nuthall Jacobs Aussem Winkel Mathieu Payot Round Scriven and others.
In yesterday's Big Size action Philacetonia reps led by Chuck Klein who went four for five to rise to second in the NL and fifth in the sextet. Virgil Davis and Simmons also contributed while Babe Ruth and Eddie Morgan added three hits each amidst a rough day for Hendrick based on four at bats.
Detroit June 27 AP Grove of Philadelphia tightens after early innings to win 9 to 5 over Detroit Tigers. Averill homers for Cleveland in the late game. Garry Foxx and Gorge Gehrig contribute key hits as the slate of AL contenders stay tight.
The Cleveland Indians defeated the New York Yankees 12 to 5 in game one and 2 to 1 in game two, with Clint Brown and Herb Pennock pitching a tight second game. Lou Gehrig hit his 18th homer of the season with two on, while Carl Hubbell and other players contributed to a high offensive showing in the opener.
Brooklyn outfielder Frank O'Doul was fined and indefinitely suspended after a second Brooklyn St Louis game incident with umpire M. Glarke. O'Doul protested a decision and was ejected in the eighth inning. The suspension sanction came from National League headquarters.
Ambiguous OCR fragment lists baseball players Grttman McCown Ormsby and Nallin with mentions of pitching duties for Russell's team. Reads as a sports note or box score fragment lacking clear date or event details.
Gallant Knight won the Memorial Race at Washington Park Homewood, finishing eight lengths ahead of a crowded field including Latin Spar and other notable horses. The race value was $12,000 with Gallant Knight earning $9,150 for the victory. the event drew strong betting and featured a close finish as jockey Carl Meyer moved Gallant Knight into the lead mid-race.
National and American leagues show mixed results with Brooklyn leading 7 to 4 over St. Louis while Pittsburgh hits 10 and Philadelphia 6. Chicago 72 and Boston 3. Washington 8, Chicago. Cleveland 12-21, New York 3-1. Philadelphia 9, Detroit 5. St. Louis 5, Boston 4 in 14 innings. Schedule lists several double headers and a slate of games across cities including Cincinnati at New York and Chicago at Boston with two games.
With the open season on bass near, the West Virginia state game fish and forestry commission announced better than five years recent bass stocks. Secretary I. UG. Smith said streams show abundant fish of good size. Open season spans from April to November 1 for black, green, white and willow bass. The Big River, often closed in Braxton-Clay and Clendenia counties, will reopen July 1. Also notes baseball scores from American Association standings.
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