Dodgers Look Like Team To Beat In Race
The St. Louis Cardinals, near the Reds in the National League standings since May 26, face the Brooklyn Dodgers in a key three game series at Sportsman's Park. Pepper Martin’s absence, due to a wrist injury, raises concern as the Cards seek to slow Cincinnati with pitching from Warneke Davis Bowerman McGee and Weiland backing their effort. The Dodgers ride a 11 game home stand and a hot streak, aiming to prove they can win on the road and press for second place, a series with potential impact on the pennant race.
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Bill White
Associated Press
St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds
Brooklyn Dodgers
Reds
Lou Warneke
Curt Davis
Bob Bowman
Bill McGee
Bob Weiland
Cincinnati
Pepper Martin
St. Louis
Dodgers
Sportsman's Park
Pepper
Wild Hoss
Boston
Will McKechnie
Major League Standings and Today's Games Listed
The list shows York at Chicago, Boston at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, and Brooklyn at St Louis among today's games. American League notes yesterday had no games. Chicago at Washington, St Louis at Philadelphia, Cleveland at New York, and Detroit at Boston are scheduled for today, with Detroit listed as 2.
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York
Chicago
Boston
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
New York
Detroit
Bt. Louis
Fights Last Night by the Associated Press
Willie Russell of Columbus knocked out Eddie Zivio of Pittsburgh in the third round. Billy Beauhard from Jersey City outpointed Tom Spiegel of Pittsburgh over ten rounds. Bobby Pacho of Los Angeles outpointed Jen Lee from Nebraska over ten rounds.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Willie Russell
Eddie Zivio
Pittsburgh
New York
Billy Beauhard
Jersey City
Tommy Spiegal
Los Angeles
Bobby Pacho
Jen Lee
Nebraska
Bluefield Bluegrays Narrow Win in Tight Mountain State Battle
Bluefield Bluegrays edged Welch Miners 7-6 to avenge an earlier loss as errors shaped most scoring in the tense game. Sessi drove in three runs for Bluefield while Williamson added RBIs. Logan beat Bluefield 6-2 behind Ashland and Phode in a ninth inning rally. Welch visits Ashland. Huntington plays Williamson and Logan hosts Bluefield tonight.
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Associated Press
Bluefield Bluegrays
Welch Miners
Bluegrays
Welch Club
Bluefield
Welch
Sessi
Williamson
Redbirds
Logan
Ashland
Huntington
Phode
Former boxer Wee Willie Davis earns Pitt diploma
Pittsburgh June 14 William Wee Willie Davis former world flyweight hopeful graduates from the University of Pittsburgh with a college diploma at 32 after years of fighting pro and amateur bouts He retired six years ago following a heart to heart with his wife Evelyn who persuaded him to quit the ring after a long career of 40 amateur and 287 professional bouts and a best purse of 1800 dollars He began boxing at 11 in vaudeville and won early titles in Wilkinsburg and Pittsburgh before turning pro and missing the Olympic tryouts
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Pittsburgh
William
Wee Willie) Davis
University of Pittsburgh
Wee Willie
Evelyn
Wilkinsburg
Kid Vick
Toronto
Wee Willie Wins Teaching and Coaching Certification
A man who started schooling at age 14 and, with his teacher wife’s support, completed two years later, has now earned a major in physical education with minors in history and biological science. At 32 he graduates qualified to teach and coach in high school and aims for a medical degree someday.
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Pith
Wee Willie
Golden Bears Win Contest In Rout Of Lucretia
Taylor county league highlights a surprising turnaround as the Golden Bears rout Lucretia 12 to 1 on Athletic Field. Woods pitches four hits allowed and no runs after the first inning while J Hall goes 4 for 4 leading 14 team hits. Bears complete an errorless game with key two doubles and three base hits,Backing up strong defense and baserunning throughout.
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Taylor County Baseball League
Golden Bears
Bears
Lucretia Club
Woods
J. Hall
Moore
Kirkpatrick
Furlow
Robinson
J. Hill
Parlow
H. Lewin
J. Boston
Moorehead
Lucretia
Hickman
Phillips
McMullen
H. O. A. J. Boston
H. Lewis
P Moorehead
P. Lewis
Jones
L. Hall
Red Pitcher Must Pay or Stay in West
Sports column notes a West coast connection in baseball with Herm Herman’s rising profile and Herm’s 18 wins. mentions Patty’s female reach, Judge Landis probe, and Yanks absence of Lou Gehrig. Includes gossipy items on quiz show blunders, cussing in the American league, Wes Ferrell, Bill Cissell, and Paul Derringer with a possible fundraising day.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Patty
Hermans
Herm
Minnesota
Judge Landis
Lou Gehrig
Mayo Clinic
Tommy Armour
Sarazen
Tommy
Armour
American League
Heinie Miller
Washington
Hezar
Gordon Cobbledick
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Wes Ferrells
Dodgers
St. Louis
Wasson
Bill Cissell
Hollywood
Oakland
W.C
Tuttle
Coast League
J George Hildebrand
Cissell
Seattle
Tutte
Howdy
Paul Derringer
Red Pitcher
Paul
Beantown
Nova Scotia
Red
Hubbell Expects Poor Season After Elbow Turn
Chicago June 14 Carl Hubbell says his arm is not ready for a nine inning start and doubts he will win 20 games again. The 35 year old Giants star admits winter elbow surgery weakened him and records show he has won one game and lost four this season as the Giants begin without him.
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Chicago
Carl Hubbell
Sason
New York Giants
Hubbell
Judge J J Brien Sentences Youths for Arson in Wellsburg
In Wellsburg on June 14, three years after a judge promised leniency for appearing in court, Jatin Valeyko received a 17 year sentence for arson related to building fires. The court fulfilled its earlier pledge by imposing the term.
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Wellsburg
J. J.P. O' Brien
Jatin Valeyko
Parkersburg Player Leads In Net Battle Title Match
In Huntington on June 14 Parkersburg’s Bill Dunham trailed Leonard Griffith in a rain interrupted junior West Virginia tennis final. Dunham led 7-5 4-1 when play paused. later John Hayman beat Richie Garrett 7-5 6-0 to win the boys division.
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Huntington
Bill Dunham
Parkersburg
Leonard Griffith
White Sulphur Springs
West Virginia
Dunham
John Hayman
Richie Garrett
Morgentown
Gerard Tops Loop Hitters In Tight Tie Game
Ross Gerard leads Quality Market with seven hits in seven at bats across two games giving a 1.000 average as Beaumont Eagles and Rosemont battle in a tense eight inning tie in Taylor County baseball league games sponsored by WPA Recreation project. Final score remained 3 to 3 after darkness halted the robin.
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Beaumont, Eagles
Taylor County
Recreaton Project
WPA
Rosemont
Eagles
B. Dryfield
Ross Gerard
Kettle
Humphreys
Cunningham
Golden Bears
Henry Lewis
French Swisher
Beaumont Eagles
Controversy Over Woodruff AAU Spot At Princeton Invite
Reports from Los Angeles and New York show heated debate over John Woodruff entering AAU and Princeton events. College officials criticize AAU tactics while urging Woodruff to compete, with comments from Jamies Hagin and D Hunter highlighting tensions amid pending Olympic-year decisions.
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Los Angeles
John Woolttrutt
Prittay
York
Woodruft
Princeton
John L. Griffith
Milédoher
All ‘Ten
A. I A. Ui
Simpani Moterwis
D. Hunter
Southern California
Louis May Surprise In Galento Fight Claim
Sid Feder reports two weeks before Joe Louis fights Tony Galento at Yankee Stadium. Louis wavers on how long the bout will last, suggesting a quick finish yet keeps fans guessing. Ticket sales rise as promoter Mike Jacobs notes strong advance and brisk ringside demand.
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Sid Feder
Pompton Lakes
WN. J
Joe Louis
Tony Galento
Yankee Stadium
Joe
Newark
Babe
Ruth
Galento
Tony
John Henry Lewis
Max Schmeling
Mike Jacobs
Eagles Rally To Take Game On Rain-Shortened Win
Beaumont Eagles erased an early Carr China lead to win 11 to 7 at the Fetterman diamond before rain halted play in the sixth inning. Huffman pitched for Beaumont after Potter’s early outburst, with four runs in the third and a six-run fifth as Beaumon t Eagles exploded offensively. Walters Plum and Keener pitched for Carr China but yielded to Beaumont’s sustained attack. eight extra base hits were recorded including two catchers triples.
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Carr China
Beaumont Eagles
Fetterman
Potters
Foley
Huffman
Eagles
Trarlers Meaname
Beaumont
Walters
Plum
Keener
Carr China Club
Beaumient Shegers
Shisher
Arenson
Ee Fes i
Gikt
China
Jj. Keener
E.lisner
Bors
Washington Street
Ors
Garper
Jones
P. Jones
G. Shaw
Cuban Government Will Scout For Cincinnati Reds
June 14 Cincinnati report says the Cuban government will act as scout for the Cincinnati Reds. The arrangement grants the club exclusive rights to potential major league calibre Cuban island players and will take effect next spring. The Cuban government will cover all expenses including transport to the Reds training camp in Tampa Florida.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Warren C. Giles
Giles
Reds
Tampa
Fla
Baseball Managers To Hold Meeting Tonight
The Taylor County Baseball league Managers council will meet in J Bernard Dryfield’s office at 404 Banking and Trust Building at 7 30 p m instead of the Play Center due to the play Here Comes Charlie production.
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Taylor County Baseball League
J. Bernard Dryfield
Banking and Trust Building
Here
Charlie
Boy Scout Troop 7 Triumphs In Softball Double Header
Troop 7 sponsored by Baraca Bible class of First Baptist walloped St Paul Methodist Troop 6 in a double header at Athletic Field yesterday. First game 14 to 10, second 13 to 8. Roy Linn, Senior Patrol Leader, says Troop 7 will meet Troops 6 and 3 later this week as part of Recreation program events.
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Baraca
First Baptist Church
St. Paul
Earl Averill Traded By Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians trade outfielder Earl Averill to Detroit for pitcher Harry Eisenstat and cash. Eisenstat joins Detroit pitching staff while Averill heads west amid midseason roster reshuffle. Indians and Tigers finalize deal in a move reshaping both teams' lineups.
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Earl Averill
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland
Detroit
Harry Eisenstat
For Sale Large Tomato Plants and 52 Acres Near Likins
Classified ad notes two cent per word first insertion and one cent for each subsequent insertion with a 45 cent minimum. Listings include large tomato plants at 1932 West Main Street and 52 acres of land near Likins with a five room house outbuildings and orchard. Send inquiries to K. [., Douglas, P. O. Box 993, Elkins, Whae 7 9 63.
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Beyune
Sentinel
Main Street
Likins
Douglas
Elkins
Whae
Blueville faces Knottsville in Sunday hotball clash
Blueville's hotball team travels to Knottsville for a 2:30 p.m. Sunday game. Cox and W Robinson will guard for Blueville while Cosad and Mathews defend for Knottsville. A record crowd is anticipated.
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Blueville
Knottsville
Cox
W. Robinson
Battery
Cosad
Mathews
Huntington Golf Title Fades as Mrs Grettum Wins 74
In Huntington on June 14 Mrs I W Grettum of Charleston defeated rival Mrs Ann Hobliteell of Parkersburg with a 74 to 78 in the Guyan Country Club invitational. Mrs Samuel D Sturtis of Huntington secured a victory in the home-towners’ fight.
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Huntington
Ann Hobliteell
Parkerburg
West Virginia
I. W. Grettum
Charleston
Samuel D. Sturtis
Real Estate Investment Offers From Parrish Agency
Wise investors urged to buy at low prices with terms on several listings. 7 rooms and bath at 473 Walnut Street on corner lot offered with $2 250. 6 rooms at 344 West Washington Street listed at $2 100. Terms include $300 cash and $18 monthly balance. Phone 701 for details.
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Bath
Walnut Street
Washington Street
Advertisement for Bid by Taylor County West Virginia Board of Education
Sealed proposals will be received by the Taylor County Board of Education at the Grafton Banking and Trust Company building in Grafton WV until 4 09 PM on June 22 1929 for furniture and equipment to be delivered and installed The bid opening will be public at Grafton High School Field House A deposit of 15 00 is required for documents refundable if returned in good condition within five days after bid opening A 200 percent performance bond is required The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive formalities No bid may be withdrawn after the closing time
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Board of Education
Taylor
West Virginia
Grafton Banking and Trust Company
Grafton
W. Va
Grafton High School
Field House
Rive
Side Drive
County of Taylor
Ter
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