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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1930
Page
7
Becket Beckley aims for a pivotal Tri-State League win as Knight Black Knights host Raleigh entry amid commentary by publisher Merrihow and editor Trask. Local sports note reports uncertainty over lineup and attendance expectations for the coming Friday game.
Chinese pupils display exceptional skill in a local sport match in China as American forces from the 43rd Destroyer Division compete against a Tung Wen institute team. The contest features swift play and notable talent among the participants amid ongoing cross cultural exchanges.
Stations coordinate a second matterboat racing week with organizers and crews preparing events across venues. Officials confirm schedules and safety measures as teams count on competitive showdowns and potential records.
Chicago Cubs defeat Brooklyn Robins 5 1 to clinch third straight win and move ahead in the National League standings. Charley Root earned his tenth victory as Brooklyn’s pitchers struggled with 49 000 in attendance boosting four game series total to 160 000. The Robins collected seven hits while Chicago piled up runs on timely hits and several Brooklyn miscues.
The article reports Robert Tyre Jones winning the American open and British Open at Hoylake, noting his suggestion he may retire from competitive golf. It highlights his stature as possibly the greatest golfer, his family plans, and the potential to win more titles before retiring to law career.
The Cincinnati Reds dropped a doubleheader to the Boston Braves by final scores of 4-3 and 10-3. Key early scoring sparked by Berger and McGuire for Boston and strong relief pitching by Zachary in the opener. The Braves pulled away in game two behind Swanson, Hellmann, and Richbourg while Cincinnati managed limited offense.
The St Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Giants in two games, 2-2 and 5-4, behind strong pitching by Syl Johnson in the opener and Bill Hallahan in the second. George Fisher delivered a ninth inning single to win the first game. Lindstrom, Bottomley and Leach supplied key hits.
The Capitol Theater Tigers defeated the Trojan Steel 15 to 0 in a fast, well played game. Vaughn pitched and Marion supplied the hitting to lead the winners in the morning contest.
Mammoth, June 23. Mammoth's baseball team defeated Crown Hill 9 to 5. Cochrin pitched for the winners with Bagsey catching. Raik, Hudnall and Perry formed the battery for Mammoth. Middleton and B Budnall led the locals with four hits in five at bats. Mammoth schedules a double header around July Fourth.
Ward defeated Coal Run Cast Run 7 to 2 with Ballard hitting a home run a double and a triple for Ward Tucker pitched four hits allowed for Coal Run Batteries were Kitchen Barnett and Seals Ward pitcher Tucker and Barkstein?
A vintage golf piece explains keeping the head still and feet planted to improve contact. It highlights common errors like head sway and arm jerks, and suggests using the legs and knee pivot to correct the swing while maintaining a steady head and stable stance.
Brooklyn June 29 17 The Cuban Cubanela tale of Al Lopez a Brooklyn catcher who learned signals in Spanish and earned a regular job from a first stint in Tampa to Jacksonville Atlanta and finally Brooklyn His career path drew attention from big league scouts and led to a tryout with the Washington Senators before another return to Atlanta
Yesterday's scores include Brooklyn losing to St Louis 3 0 and Cleveland defeating Detroit 7 0. Chicago and New York also won. Today schedules list Boston at Baltimore, Brooklyn at St Louis, New York at Chicago, Philadelphia at Chicago, Detroit at Philadelphia, and Cleveland at Detroit with standings provided.
Babe Ruth, in 68 games, leads 1937 pace by 10 days and 12 games toward his 60 homer mark. If he stays hot, he could tie the record in 69th game and need 29 games for the three more homers to set a new record. At 36, Ruth is hitting as well as ever and could finish with about 87 homers.
Clifford Sutter of Tulane won the intercollegiate tennis title at Haverford by defeating Julius Seliison 6-3 3-6 6-7 8-6. George T. Duniap Jr of Princeton took the intercollegiate golf crown at Oakmont by beating Lawrence Moller of Notre Dame 6 and 4. Johnny Farrell captured the New York state open golf championship at Green Meadow with 388 strokes. Gallant Fox became the first horse to win the four great 9-year-old stakes by taking the Dwyer at Aqueduct in 2:32 2-5, ridden by Earl Sande, with Gallant Pox finishing 1 of 10. Gallant Knight, runner-up in the Kentucky Derby, won the Latonta derby at Latonta, finishing four lengths ahead of Playtime. Tennis balls: 77 dozen worth 602 dollars were used in the six-day Texas district tennis tournament in Dallas.
Urban Hodapp, Cleveland’s second baseman, has silenced critics and revived the AL proxy’s faith in him. Once labeled a lemon, Hodapp surged to lead the league in hits as July approached, competing with Sam Hite and Mickey Cochran for batting honors. His career was marred by injuries and position changes, but a late surge under manager Roger Peckinpaugh has him back in form at second base.
In Cumberland Maryland the Cumberland Colts beat the Philadelphia Nationals five to four in an exhibition. A three run rally in the eighth gave the Colts the win as Cumberland pitcher Rase allowed nine Philadelphia hits. O'Down Klein and Artigas contributed for Philadelphia while Sweetland and McCurdy were notable for Cumberland.
The write up notes doubles on both sides and highlights pitching by Meana. A key moment recalls Lyle Pauley catching a relayed fly in right field that appeared to be a hit, ending with the Yanks ahead 1-0. Batteries listed as Yankes Means and Wal king. Blue Creek Townsend and Mal Tory.
The Chemical City Yanks edged Blue Creek 4 to 2 as Kenneth Means limited the Blue Creek bats to two hits. Daor McClure plated the only extra base hit for the losers while Walking delivered in the win.
New York reports Risko versus Griffiths set for ten rounds at a Chicago venue as a feature, with Griffiths a slight favorite. Risko recently defeated Pauline Usendun in ten rounds. Also on the bill are Swiderski vs Clemons, Thompson vs Corbett, and other matches including Strickling vs Gorman and Carnere vs McAuliffe, plus Taylor vs Master and Chocolate vs Petrone in adjoining venues through midweek.
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Akron Firestones 9 to 2 in an exhibition at Akron. rookie Walter and Bradley held the Firestones to four hits while Pirates bats produced 16. Paul Vanex Brickell and Suhr each had three hits with Suhr belting a home run and a double.
Nashville defeated Memphis by 3 in the first game. In the second, Nashville led 4 7 at 7 innings versus Memphis. Birmingham posted 87 runs to New Orleans 4 in the first game and 18 to 4 in the second, the latter ending after 6 due to darkness. Chattanooga beat Little Rock 11 to 2 in the other listed result.
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