Derringer Shuts Out Braves In Tight 1-0 Reds Win
In a pitching duel at Boston, Paul Derringer pitched a four hit 1-0 victory for the Reds over the Braves. Cincinnati benefited from two first inning singles and a walk for the game's lone run. Carl Hubbell blanked the Cubs 2-0 for the NL’s other standout effort. Boston and St Louis split a doubleheader, while Ted Williams hit a two run homer for Boston in Game 2. Al Brancato delivered a ninth inning three run shot for Detroit in the A L. Manager Jim Dykes weighs draft deferment and Joe Dimaggio continues his hot hitting streak.
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Judson Bailey
Associated Press
Paul Derringer
Cincinnati Reds
Duke
Boston Braves
Reds
Art Johnson
Derringer
Carl Hubbell
Bill
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Lee
Hubbell
Browns
Giants
Boston Red Sox
St. Louis Browns
Sox
Bob Muncrief
Red Sox
Boston
Ted Williams
Philadelphia Athletics
Detroit Tigers
al Brancato
John Duncan Rigney
Joe Dimaggio
Straight Gates
Jim
Joe Louis Poised For Three-Round Bout At Polo Grounds
New York reports Joe Louis, against Billy Conn, predicts a quick victory in three rounds next Wednesday at the Polo Grounds. Louis, training at Greenwood Lake, dismisses talk of weariness and asserts his supremacy, aiming to KO Conn swiftly after recent eye cut healed. Conn, a lighter heavyweight, faces a heavyweight display as Louis vows to win early and silence insults.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Joe Louis
Billy Conn
Polo Grounds
Billy
Greenwood Lake
Hudson
Louis
Joe
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Touth
Conn
Old Jack Blackburn
Buddy Baer
Ld v
Johnny Ray
High School Editors Meet at West Virginia Institute
Morgantown June 13 West Virginia high school youths who will edit and manage scholastic newspapers in the 1941 42 term today joined their instructors at the 10th annual State Journalism Institute for Educators The two day conference opened with an address by Dr Charles E Lawall president of West Virginia University Lectures and discussions followed on radio journalism page design and improved dress up of school newspapers The principal address was by Dr Harold Wentworth of the university English department University Librarian W P Kallam will speak at a luncheon tomorrow
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Morgantown
West Virginia
State Journalism Institute
Charles E. Lawall
West Virginia, University
Michelson
H. B. Michelson
University School of Journalism
R. W. Wild
Harold Wentworth
W. P. Kallam
Imported Cabbage Worm Alert For Garden Plants
Central Press Association reports a warning for gardeners about the imported cabbage worm threatening cabbage, cauliflower and related plants. Protect crops with appropriate measures to deter infestation and preserve yields.
Baseball Scores and Standings Report
Yesterday's American League results show New York 3 Chicago 2 in 10 innings, St Louis 9 Boston 4, Philadelphia 5 Detroit 3, with Washington at Cleveland postponed by rain. Standings list Cleveland at 30-22, other teams near .500, and a lone National League game Brooklyn at St Louis at night with Wyatt facing Lanter. No other American League games scheduled.
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Cincinnati
Boston
New York
Chicago
Pet
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Wyatt
Lanter
Dykes Protest as Yankees Edge White Sox in 10th
In a night game between the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox, Dimaggio hit a decisive four bagger in the 10th inning to seal a 3-2 victory. Dykes announced a protest in the ninth claiming a spectator touched a ball hit by Red Ruffing and interfered with Myril Hoag's fielding, a Ruffing double produced the tying run for New York.
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My Dykes
Sox
New York Yankees
Chicago White Sox
Yankees
Dimaggio
Myril Hoag
Tommy Hughes Not For Sale Stir At Phillies Auction Talk
Philadelphia on June 13 reports Gerry Nugent rejects selling rookie Tommy Hughes after a one hitter against the Cubs and praise from fans. Nugent laments NL owners face pressure to auction stars while noting Phillies weak attendance and denying any sale plans.
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Philadelphia
Gerry Nugent
Phillies
Tommy ‘Hughes
Gerry
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Bucky Walters
Nugent
Ana Him Rover
Sinaigaath
Claude Passeau
Cubs
Kirby Higbe
Tommy
West Virginian Eliminated Early in Oklahoma Tourney
West Virginia amateur champion B. M. Tutwiler Jr of Mount Hope was eliminated in the second round of the Oklahoma amateur tournament in Oklahoma City. He fell to John Stammer of James City four and three in a championship flight match yesterday.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
B. M. Tutwiler
Mount Hope
W. Va
Oklahoma
Tutwiler
John Stammer
Jame
City
West Virginia
Conn's speed edge sparks Dundee pick for Louis clash
In a column of sports chatter from June 13, 1942, Chris Dundee and others discuss Greyhound’s lame status, Tommy the Tampa heavyweight, Lefty Grove’s pursuit of 300 wins, Challedon’s racing prospects, Dodgers stock, and racing tips including Sun Again as a stake contender in 1942.
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New York
Special News Service
Greyhound
Petey Sarron
Camp Blanding
Fla
Tommy
Tampa
Lefty Grove
Chris Dundee
Ken Overlin
Conn
Louis
Speed
William Brann
Challedon
Steppy Fairman
Welch Narrowly Cuts Logan's Mountain State Lead
The Welch Miners defeated their rival 6-9 as centerfielder Frank Stopski drove in two with a key hit in the seventh and a home run to break a 2-2 deadlock. Bluefield topped Ashland 7-3, while Huntington struggled with six errors in a separate game.
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Associated Press
Logan
Frank Stopski
Welch Miners
Stopski
Bluefield
Ashland
Colonels
Huntington
Yesterday's Stars in the Big Leagues
Carl Hubbell pitched the Giants to a shutout over the Cubs with eight hits allowed. Paul Derringer earned a 1-0 Reds win over the Braves with a four-hit performance. Al Brancato belted a three-run homer in the ninth to beat the Tigers. Bob Muncrief and Williams helped the Red Sox win with relief in a 8.1 innings effort. DiMaggio secured a 3-2 Yankees victory in the 10th over the White Sox. Williamson led the Red Birds to a 6-4 win over the Aces as Welch/Logan and Huntington/Ashland matchups were noted.
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Carl Hubbell
Giants
Cubs
Paul Derringer
Reds
Braves
al Brancato
Athletics
Tigers
Bob Muncrief
Browns
Fed Williams
Red Sox
Munchief
Williams
Joe DiMaggio
Yankees
White Sox
Johnny Rigney Withdraws Stay For Draft Induction
Chicago White Sox pitcher Johnny Rigney said he would report for induction into the army on June 20 after withdrawing his postponement request. He explained the delay was based on a controversial letter and that he had been ill advised to seek a stay.
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Chicago
Johnny Rigney
Chicago White Sox
Washington
Illinois Selective Service
New York
Rigney
National Selective Service
Negro Masons Elect State Lodge Officers
In Huntington on June 13, J W Hutton of Martinsburg was reelected president of the West Virginia Grand Lodge AF and AM Negro Masons. Portia E Briscoe of Martinsburg was reelected worthy matron of Electa Grand chapter CES. Also elected were Pratik Briscoe and Charles B Tapper of Martinsburg as trustee and grand patron of the OES as the three day annual convention closed. The lodges will hold their 1942 meeting in Charleston.
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Huntington
J. W. Hutton
Martinsburg
West Virginia
Charles B. Tap‘er
OES
Order of Publication in Vandergrift Divorce Case
In Taylor County West Virginia the Circuit Court holds a Chancery suit by Matilda May Vandergrift for divorce name change and relief. The defendant John Wesley Vandergrift is not a resident of the state and must answer within one month after first publication in Grafton newspaper. Attorney for Plaintiff. June 6 13 20.
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West Virginia
Circuit Court
Taylor County
West Va
Matilda May Vandergrift
John Wesley Vandergrift
Hn Chancery
Grafton
County Baseball League To Start After Delays
The Taylor County Baseball League will finally begin at 5 30 p m daylight time Monday at the Athletic field following delays from selective service calls private employment and rain Opening games feature Quality Market and Rosemont.
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Taylor County Baseball League
Quality Market
Rose‘mont
Aluminum production and ore refinement basic facts
The article explains that most metals are produced directly from ores and purified, but aluminum is different. Impurities in bauxite must be removed from alumina through chemical processing and calcination to pure aluminum oxide. Otherwise other elements could alloy with aluminum oxide, yielding impure aluminum. Aluminum is never found in native form, always chemically combined with other elements.
Music Camp Offers Training and Recreation near Parsons
A State YMCA music camp conducts band and chorus trainings with swimming, recreation, worship, and reasonable rates from July 6 to 20, 1941. Open to groups, operated from Box 507, Charleston, West Virginia, located eleven miles northeast of Parsons.
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Amp
State Ymca
Charleston
W. Va
Parsons
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