Dodgers Power Past Reds in Double Extra Inning Rally
Brooklyn fans packed Ebbetts Field as the Dodgers split a two game set with Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 3-1 in ten innings before Brooklyn triumphed 9-8 in 11 innings to pull within a game and a half of second place as attendance surged beyond capacity. Giants and Cardinals both won. Cubs and Bees split. Yankees swept St Louis in two. Indians rose to third after two wins as Red Sox and White Sox split. Detroit topped Washington 6-3 in a lone Sunday session.
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Yesterday Stars In MLB Doubleheader Highlights
Joe Kuhel of the White Sox and Jim Tabor of the Red Sox starred as two run homers, triples, and late heroics shaped both games. Alex Kampouris homered in the eighth for the Giants in a 5 4 win over the Pirates, while Frank McCormick hit his 11th homer and drove in a run for the Reds. Abe Phelps doubled twice and sparked late scoring. Don Padgett tripled and Moe Amayich singled to lift the Phillies in the first game.
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Restaurant Men Holding Convention This Week
BLUEFIELD June 12 The West Virginia Restaurant association opened the seventh annual convention with welcome preliminaries by Bluefield officials. Charles D. Woodruff and F H. Johnson officers of the national association are scheduled to speak tomorrow.
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Lum's Brother Peanuts Triumphs In Low Hit Game
In his first start of the season, "Peanuts" Edwards pitched seven innings for the Grafton Peanuts and beat the Hilltoppers 8 to 7. Lum Edwards kept score as "Peanuts" struck out 16, allowed one hit, but issued 13 walks while Hilltoppers scored across the first three frames and the Peanuts added early runs.
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U S Poloists Beat British in International Showdown
New York June 12 US poloists defeated Britain 9 to 4 in a decisive second match of the international series. Tommy Hitchcock led the Americans with team play as 21 000 spectators watched at Old Westbury. The cup remains in American hands after a second straight win, following an 11-7 victory last week.
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Great Chance Squandered by Snead and Giants Pair
A packed night in a storm of headlines as Sammy Snead missed a golden Open shot and other notes span sports and gossip from Asbury Park to Detroit. The piece dots in on Dominick DiMaggio sight issues, Hank Greenberg boos, and a chaotic ring trade talk among Rickey and MacPhail, with local knottsville baseball scores finishing the jumble.
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Pitt Opens 1941 Schedule With Purdue Game
Pittsburgh announces the Panthers will start the 1941 football season against Purdue, a new opponent, with the clash set for October 4 in Pittsburgh.
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Sammy Snead Triumphs In Pittsburgh Tourney
Sammy Snead shares top prize in Shortier's Country club pro am in Pittsburgh by tying for first with Ray Mangrum and Chuck Onoretta. Snead carded a 70 amid a stiff breeze to finish four under par as Horton Smith and Joe Paletti posted strong rounds in the $50,000 National Open inspired event.
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Snay Repeats High Score In Informal Bridge
Captain E J Snay of the Elks bridge team again tops the informal club games with 12 000 plus points, tying his own high mark by winning ten straight rubbers. On the losing side Nick Carroll 4 600 minus J S Palmer 3 700 minus Luther T Hodges 3 700 minus. A week earlier Sway set a new 12 000 plus high total for informal play.
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Craig Wood and Byron Nelson Tie for Open Golf Honors
The Open golf championship at Spring Mill enters a second playoff day as Craig Wood and Byron Nelson duel after tying in regulation and a first extra session. Denny Shute fell back after a fast start, while Wood missed a decisive putt and Nelson faced pressure on a treacherous final stretch.
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Major League Standings and Yesterday Scores
National League results show New York sweeping Pittsburgh 7 3 and 5 4 while Brooklyn edged Cincinnati 9 8 and Philadelphia beat St Louis 5 4 and 4 1 Chicago lost twice to Boston 4 3 and 5 3 with notes on games in six and ten or eleven innings American League scores include Chicago 7 5 and 4 3 Boston 4 3 Cleveland 4 3 Philadelphia 3 2 New York 8 5 and 5 1 Detroit 6 3 and standings list New York Boston Cleveland Chicago Detroit Philadelphia Washington with percentages and records. season table shows team standing and records.
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Golfer’s risky recovery gives Wood another chance
On the ninth green a bold recovery shot bounced high over a trap into the fairway. Wood could not chip close enough to win the match but earned another chance to play today.
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Blueville Triumph Over Fetterman In Grudge Game
Blueville defeats Fetterman 9 to 7 in a late rally powered by 21 Blueville hits. Warne fans 11 as D Robinson allows 13 hits. Rutherford coasts after eighth inning surge. Box score lists key contributions from Furlow Norris W Robinson Weaver Henderson Parker, Withers De TY Peters Miter Willis McDaniel Miter Warne Rutherford.
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Elkins Merchants Dominate Quality Market In Close Win
Elkins Merchants, a top semi pro team, defeated Quality Market of Grafton 11 to 7 yesterday at Athletic field. The game stayed tight until the Tate innings, when Elkins pulled ahead to secure the victory before a large crowd.
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Old Base Ball Stars Gather For Ceremony
Cooperstown hosts a centennial celebration as Hall of Fame members and living stars join today’s ceremony at Abner Doubleday field. Eddie Collins Hans Wagner Ty Cobb Tris Speaker Babe Ruth Walter Johnson Grover Cleveland Alexander Connie Mack Cy Young Nap Lajoie lead major and minor leaguers in the centennial dedicatory game.
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Cy Young
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Bowles Sold To Athletics From Welch Miners
Charles Major Bowles veteran right hander from Norwood Mass changes from Welch Miners to the Philadelphia Athletics on option. Bowles, the first non stop jump from Class D Mountain State league, leaves Welch tonight to report Wednesday. He previously played for Beckley in 1937 and Bluefield before this season with Welch, tallying seven wins and three losses this year.
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Miners sweep doubleheader as Jeaves joins Athletics
Jeaves, Mountain State league pitcher, joined the Philadelphia Athletics and helped Welch Miners to a 6-5 win after Welch took game one 4-2 against Logan. Bluefield and Huntington split a doubleheader, Bluefield leading the league with a 12-4 win, while Ashland pulled a triple play but lost to Williamson. Tonight Williamson visits Logan, Ashland plays Huntington, and Bluefield hosts Welch. Toronto Maple Leafs name Tony Azieri new manager in place of Jack Burns per Don Ross.
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Opportunities In Real Estate Listings and Terms
Wise investors sought bargains on seven room corner properties and smaller homes. Listings show No. 473 Walnut Street with seven rooms and bath priced at $2250, No. 244 W Washington Street with six rooms and bath at $2100. Terms offer $300 cash and $18 monthly balance, promoting rent money toward home ownership.
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