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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1939

Page

15

Terriers Rally To 11 5 Victory Over Senators

Canton Terriers beat Charleston 11-5 as seven runs in the sixth inning sealed the win. Amy Vesely led with a first inning triple and scored. Genovese reached base and scored in multiple innings. Canton pulled away with a seven run sixth and added one more in the seventh.

Canton Johnson Broska Schumacher Anton Charleston Terriers Amy Vesely Senators Goodwin Hall Bugg Hoyinski Sublette Genovese Farrell Pellagrini Kelly Reed Vesely Mazer

Duo Tigers Slip to Third After Camp Lee Loss

The Duo Tigers dropped into a third place tie after a 3-2 setback to Camp Lee in a Greenbrier Mountain League game played last Saturday.

Duo Tigers Camp Lee

Boxscore Shows 11 Runs as Canton Tops Charleston

Canton defeated Charleston 11 to 5 after a 2:11 game. Vesely, Goodwin, Hall, Reed, Genovese and Farrell drove in multiple runs while Lazor and Vesely hit the only three-base hit. Broska took the loss with Stevens and Johnson handling the mound duties for Charleston. Nick Loncarico highlighted Boys Town near Omaha as an all-around athlete.

Schumacher Charleston Canton Vesely Goodwin Hall Reed Genovese Mayer Farrell Lazor Pellagrini Kelly Stevens Mazer Hoyinski Lazo Johnson Broska Lazer Slavin and McNally Omaha, Neb Nick Loncarico Charleston Canton AB HO Vesely Cf St O Gen'v Se Ef Sall Rf Bugg Lazor If Hoyinski If Pel’grini

Snead rebounds after Open stumble with strong play

Sam Snead, after the National Open collapse at the seventy second hole, surged back with strong showings. He tied for first in Toledo four ball with Vic Ghezzi, then finished second in Scranton, earning about 1500 dollars. P.G.A. manager Fred Corcoran compares him to Dizzy Dean, noting his resilience and carefree spirit.

New York Sam Snead West Virginia Toledo Vic Ghezzi Scranton Fred Corcoran P.G.A Snead Corcoran Sam Dizzy Dean

Sam soars in endorsements after Open loss and golf eight tales

The article notes Sam earned 33000 last year and expects around 30000 this year despite losing the Open. He receives more endorsement requests than ever, draws large gallery support in Toledo, and recalls aiming for a birdie four on the final holes. It also recounts famed eightes by Sarazen and Diegel in historic Opens.

Sam Toledo Gene Sarazen Merion Leo Diegel Worcester

Sam's comeback bid fueled by music and mood

Sam, a West Virginia hillbilly, mounts a remarkable comeback aided by a calm temperament and music. He keeps two radios and a guitar in a hotel room, playing and singing to drown misfortunes and rehearse for a potential championship.

Sam Corcoran West Virginia

Major Leagues Results Snapshot

In the American League the New York team led 23-10 while Philadelphia won 2-0. others postponed due to rain. In the National League Brooklyn defeated Boston 6-1 and New York beat Philadelphia 7-1, Chicago toppled St Louis 8-4, with Cincinnati-Pittsburgh rained out.

New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Cleveland Detroit Oenee

Today's Games Across The Majors

Baseball schedule feature lists matchups including New York at Washington with Ruffing and Donald against Leonard and Chase, Detroit at Cleveland Hudlin versus Trout, St Louis at Chicago Harris Kennedy versus Lee Marcum, Philadelphia at Boston Potter Ostermueller, Boston at New York MacFayden Salvo, Chicago at St Louis Lee versus Weiland, Philadelphia at Brooklyn Higbe Fitzsimmons. Games scheduled only.

New York Washington Ruffing Donald Leonard Chase Detroit Cleveland Hudlin Trout St. Louis Chicago Harris Kennedy Lee Marcum Philadelphia Boston Potter

Hazelwood Boys Club Seeks Basketball Games

Hazelwood Pa June 28 The Hazelwood Boys Club plans a West Virginia tour for the 1939 40 season and seeks December 29 30 or January 2 3 games near Charleston They will play Clendenin High School Jan 1 Contact Coach E A Collier at Hazelwood Boys Club Hazelwood Pa The team won 44 games and lost six last season and another strong squad is expected.

Hazelwood Hazelwood Boys’ Club West Virginia Charleston Clenden E. A. Collier

Tony Galento Triumphs in Courageous Night at Yankee Stadium

Tony Galento, after a bold, relentless bout, loses to Joe Louis in the fourth round but earns a moral victory and a public pardon of ridicule. He floors Louis and endures a brutal beating, proving remarkable heart against the champion in a dramatic heavyweight clash at Yankee Stadium.

Yankee Stadium New York Tony Galento Joe Louis Jack Dempsey Luis Angel Firpo Tony Brodie Louis Dominick Anthony Galento Joe Baers Levinsky Arsendons

Galento Loses to Louis as Both Fightcard Sets Rematch

Anthony Galento suffers a brutal fifth round defeat to Joseph Louis in York. Louis praises Galento’s left hook and toughness while Galento laments a damaged eye and regrets not fighting his own way. Promoter Mike Jacobs plans a September rematch with Louis.

Yankee Stadium New York Joseph Louis Anthony Galento Orange Tony Joe Joe Jacobs Jacobs Louis Mike Jacobs Galento

Sun Beau world money-winnings record holder?

Sun Beau reportedly held the world money winnings record for race horses totaling 376,744 dollars.

Sun Beau Lefty Grove

Eager to Punch It Out Toe to Toe

The speaker expresses readiness to engage a famed, ruthless fighter in a direct, relentless contest, emphasizing grit, precision, and unflinching combat resolve.

Marting Seeks Opponent for July 2 Baseball Game

The Marting baseball club aims to schedule a game on July 2 and asks interested teams to call 9695.

Marting

Rockne Taxi to Face Marmet at Coal Branch

The Rockne Taxi baseball team will play Marmet this afternoon at 6 o'clock at Coal Branch. Pat Comiskey, an 18 year old heavyweight, is noted for his powerful punch developed while working for his father in an iron foundry.

Rockne Taxi Marmet Coal Branch Pat Comiskey

Louis Gets $96,323 Out of Galento Bout

Unofficial figures from the Joe Louis versus Tony Galento heavyweight title fight in New York show attendance at 34,852 and gross receipts of 283,303.68 dollars. After taxes totaling 42,495.56 dollars, net receipts reach 240,807.81 dollars, with Louis receiving 96,323.12 dollars and Galento 42,141.37 dollars.

Louis New York Joe Louis Tony Galento Galento

Chemical City club seeks games in St. Albans

The Chemical City baseball club announces it wants to schedule games. Walter Adkins at 315 Main Street, St. Albans asks interested teams to contact him.

ST. Albans Chemical City Baseball Club Walter Adkins Main Street

Junior Games Postponed by Rain in Legion Baseball

Rain postponed three American Legion Junior Baseball league games scheduled yesterday. The three makeup games may be played Saturday at 1 p.m. while the three 5 p.m. Friday games proceed as scheduled.

American Legion

Meredith ski terrain keeps novices and experts apart

A Meredith New Hampshire ski area features distinct runs for beginners and seasoned skiers, preserving safety and pace by separating the two skill levels.

Meredith N. H

Mahon Giants Extend Winning Streak At Home

The Mahon Giants defeated the Vevaco baseball combine on their home field to claim an eighth straight win. They are set to play the Scarbro White Sox next Sunday at Scarbro’s field.

MAHON Mahon Giants Vevaco Baseball Combine Giants Scarbro White Sox

Moose Will Drill In 5 30 Practice At Kelly Park

Moose baseball team schedules a 5 30 pm practice today at Kelly Park led by Manager Holmes who asks all players to report.

Moose Kelly Park Holmes

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