Blackwell Near No Hit in Two Run Game Challenge
Major league pitcher Ewell Blackwell came within two outs of back to back no run no hit games as the Braves beat the Dodgers 4-0 in game one of a Brooklyn doubleheader. Carl Furillo homered and drove in seven in the Dodgers 9-3 win in the second game. The Braves moved within 1.5 games of the NL lead with Chicago and New York also winning.
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Brooklyn
Carl Furillo
Elmér Riddle
Brooks
Dodgers
New York
Latus
Braves
Amie Frdiff
Chica Do Cubs
Dick Culler
Kary Schmitz
Phil and
Gearhart
Buddy Kerr
Giants
St. Cardinals
Red Birds
Larry (Youl) Berra
New York Yankees
Detroit Tigers
Bengals
Boston Red
Cleveland Indians
Boston
Dodgers Beat Reds Behind Carillo Firepower In DH
Batting star Carillo homered with the bases loaded and ripped two singles driving seven runs as the Dodgers swept Cincinnati in the second game. Pitcher Ewell Blackwell tossed eight straight hitless and scoreless innings to shut out the Dodgers 4-0, extending his scoreless streak to 19 innings after a no run, no hit previous start.
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Associated Press
Car Purillo
Dodgers
Cincinnati
Ewell Blackwell
Reds
PGA Roundup Lacks Bookies as Ferrier Tops Likely Field
Detroit June 23 round up shows betting sparse at Plum Hollow as Art Bell seeks a run with legends Hogan Snead Lake and Sarazen in the field. Ferrier impresses with four solid rounds while Vic Ghezzi faces tough odds. Golden Man wins La Salle handicap as racing fans crave clarity. Baseball notes touch Kalamazoo AAU run and Smiley Quick’s coaching link. Babe Ruth and Sammy Byrd watch golf and joke about the current slate.
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
Detroit
Plum Hollow
Art Bell
Ben Hogan
Bobby Lake
Sam Snead
Dick Metz
Gene Sarazzen
Art
Vic Ghezzi
Vic
Jim Ferrier
Golden Man
Detroit Fair Grounds
George Krehbiel
Detroit News
Papermen
Lun
George
Krebbie
Ya'e
Kalamazoo
Smiley Quick
Frank Stranahan
Frank
Toledo
Lew Worsham
Pittsburgh
Merchants Win Ten Inning Pitchers Duel Here
The Grafton Merchants defeated Norton 3 2 in ten innings after a tight nine inning duel led to an extra frame. Stolzenfels pitched for Grafton and Gutshall for Norton, with Norton taking a temporary lead in the third before Grafton tied it, then won on a two-out rally in the tenth as Stolzenfels yielded eleven hits while Gutshall allowed eleven. The Merchants seek a Wednesday twilight game, with a Sunday bout against Weston already scheduled.
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Grafton , Merchants and
Norton
G.H.S. Athletic Field
Chub Stolenfels
Marvin Gutshall
Stolzenfels
Worton
Grafton
Gutshall
Randolph County
Merchants
Starzy
Weston
I Merchants
Norris
Skaggs
Hamilton
W. Swisher
R. Swisher
Wimbledon
Facemire
Rf - Hamric
Jack Kramer
Heinzman
D . Angles
Nestor
Bill Moss
Birmingham
England
N. Gutshall
B. Cummings
Moss
K. Shomo
L. Gutshall
C. Shomo
B. Mace
Eta N. Baisi
Mer
R. Rau
Inniaga
Norton Wa
Stozenfels
M. Gutshall
M, Gutshall
Jack Kramer Breezes In First Wimbledon Match
Winning pitcher Stolzenfels defeats M Gutshall with B Jones umpiring. An old tip suggests self polishing wax on oil cloth shelves keeps dishes from sticking and cleans easier. Medical term for chicken pox is varicella.
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Jack Kramer
California Exports 1946 Fruit and Vegetable Car Shipments
California moved over 39 thousand cars of fruit and vegetables to New York City in 1946 while New York State shipped more than 35 thousand cars. The figures highlight regional trade volumes and distribution between states and major markets.
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California
New York City
New York State
Baseball stars shine in opener as Yankees win 6 0
Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio headline a four at bats each for Williams with a walk and two hits and DiMaggio driving in a run as the Yankees defeat Detroit 6-0. Stan Musial collects a run on a single and walk while Jackie Robinson adds a hit for Brooklyn.
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Associated Press
Ted Wiliams
Red Sox
Johnny Mize
Giants
Joe DiMaggio
Yankees
Detroit
Stan Musial
Cardinals
Jackie Robinson
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Blackwell
Reds
Greenberg
Pirates
Magazine Charges Secrecy Curtain Covers Baseball
SPORTS magazine accuses Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler of secrecy. It says transcripts from Florida and Cincinnati hearings are withheld, shielding actions from public and legal scrutiny. The piece by Stanley Woodward argues fans deserve full facts and access to ruling men’s conduct.
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A. B
Happy) Chandler
Baseball
Sports Magazine
Chandler
Florida
Cincinnati
Star Chamber
Stanley Woodward
Wheeling Downs Names 1947 Administrative Staff
Wheeling Downs in Wheeling West Virginia announced the 1947 staff. William G. Lias said two new officers were chosen Wilson Seibert as vice president and Myer Robinson as public relations officer. A. W. Deickman enters his second year as general manager and William DeMuth Sr. returns as director of publicity and advertising. Gordon Morrow will be racing secretary for the 52 day meeting starting August 29.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Wheeling Downs
William G. Lias
Wilson Seibert
Myer Robinson
A. W. Deickman
the Downs
William DeMuth, Sr
Gordon Morrow
West Virginia picks Harrick as coach for baseball and wrestling
West Virginia names Steve Harrick as baseball and wrestling coach, with a proven track record at West Virginia Tech where he served as athletics director and promoter. The selection reflects strong support for his multi sport coaching ability and public relations skills as the state shows high interest in Cincinnati baseball. Other notes include Forrest Crane’s continued WVU publicity role and Hylton promoting Middelburg Recreational Island night baseball facilities as Clarksburg’s softball league prepares for a new season.
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Charles Armentrout
West Virginia University
Steve Harrick
West Virginia Tech
Barrick
Tech
Harrick
Harvick
West Virginia
Cincinnati
Huntington
Charleston
Ohio City
Athletic Council
Charlie Hylton
Logan Banner
Middelburg Recreational Island
Hylton
Beckley
Renewed Poughkeepsie Regatta Fails to Draw Crowds
Navy oarsmen win the 46th Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta on the Hudson as spectators stay away in large numbers. Only officials, a few reporters, and the last-place Columbia coxswain witness the entire race amid postwar revival apathy. Also notes Major League leaders in batting and pitching from AP, and a fragment about a building formerly used for the army hospital at White Sulphur Springs.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Navy
Intercollegiate Rowing Association
Hudson River
Columbia
Army Hospital
White Sulphur Springs
Interior painting and repairs bid request West Virginia
Sealed bids in triplicate due by July 9, 1947 at 10 a.m. for furnishing materials and performing interior painting and miscellaneous repairs at the U S P O Geaston West Virginia. Also notice of motor carrier hearing in M C Case No 8791 in Clarksburg for permit to operate as a contract carrier transporting coal from Pleasant District Barbour County to Web ster Taylor County under contract with M H Cain Company. Objections may be made by hearing date July 7, 1947 at 9:00 a.m. in Harrison County Court House. Michael J McCort applicant, Grafton, Taylor County West Virginia.
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U.S. P.O
Geasten
West Virginia
M. C
Harrigan County Court House
Clarksburg
Public Service Commission of
Pleasant District
Barbour County
Tipple
Webster
Taylor County
M. H. Cain Company
Minor Judiciary selects Bassil as president in Huntington
West Virginia officials report Bassil of Foltansbee chosen as president at a weekend Minor Judiciary Association meeting in Huntington. The group plans to reconvene in September with M. M. Jr. of Welch named as vice-president during ongoing regional activities.
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Huntington
Judiiary
Associant
West Virginia
Bassil
Foltansbee
Mont
M. M. Jr
Welch
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Johnny Vander Meer
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Siadelphia
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Jack Lords
T Eg. Yene
Cincinnati Fist
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Youde
Petr
Gert Haas
Babe Ruth
Sammy Byrd
Sammy
B. Jones
Chicago St. Louis
Mendelson Junk CO
Grafton, W. VA
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Hollo
Gibson
Bats
DIAL
Waren
Mioniey
Office of Telephone
Harry
Bourdreau
Williams
Dimaggio
Dillinger
Mullin
Henrich
Keller
Feller
Kinde
Harder
Baumholtz
Mize
Main St
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General Delivery & Transfer
Hugh Greene
East Main
Warder Ave
Bath
W. Main
Grand ST
E. Bluemont ST
Parkview
Woodford Addn
Brownlow Park
Eas
Parrish Agency, Inc
West Main St
H. A. Loans
Edwards
Boo
Slaughte
Baumbi Cinnati
Cooper
Robinson
Cin Tl
Elect Bassil
Miss Wheeling
Moundsville
Ogles Park
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Informaticall
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Lawrence Manear
Blueville
Cear
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Fetterman
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West Washington Street
West Side
First National, Bank
W. F. W. Hall
Edna Poling
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P. O
Station
Columbus
Ohio
Mr. Ward
Sentinel
Tygart Restaurant
Letrove Street
Crystal AiGaurant
Man
Mapteve
Waynesboro
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