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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1941

Page

9

Cherokees Rally For 5-4 Victory Over Kingsport

Kingsport’s Cherokees clinch a 5-4 win over the Red Sox in Elizabethton as Tom Sick blasts a late two-run homer after Marcel and Sick combined for four straight hits in the ninth. Don Marcel, Vern Pellman, and Joe Lucas spark late offense while Ted Deskins shines in the field and at the plate.

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Davis Walker In Second Round Of Title Flight

Bristol Virgil Davis and Ned Walker, former Kingsport Country Club champions, reach the second round in the Bristol Country Club Invitational. Walker upset favored Elmer Soloman to advance. Davis beat Jim Edwards to move on as other Kingsport players stumble in the opening round.

Davis Walker Bristol Virgil Davis Ned Walker Kingsport A. C. McManus Greensboro N. C Junior White James Greeneville Jim Edwards Elmer Soloman William Junior) Brown K. Messerole Fred Dick) Bullis H. B. Millard R. H. McClure

Whirlaway Keeps Belmont Field Small Amid Streak of Wins

Whirlaway dominates Belmont Stakes entry prospects as only three-year-olds challenge him. Warrent Wright's chestnut is seen as a near lock for the third leg of the Triple Crown after decisive Derby and Preakness wins. A few owners consider running with Itabo and Yankee Chance among the few remaining possible entrants.

New York Whirlaway Belmont Warrent Wright Cannon Ball Ben Jones Robert Morris J. Fred Myers Pittsburgh Maxie Hirsch Robert J. Kleberg Itabo Bold Venture Kleberg Sonny Whitney

Shute Leads Open After First Round At Colonial

Denny Shute shot 36 33 69 to take the early lead in the National Open at Colonial Club Fort Worth. About 8,000 fans watched as top contenders, including Vic Ghezzi and E. J. Harrison, posted scores behind the headliner. Tomorrow’s 36 hole finish will cut the field to the low 60 and ties.

Fort Worth Tex Colonial Club Denny Shute Shute Vic Ghezzi E. J Dutch) Harrison Gene Kunes Philadelphia Harold Jug) McSpaden Lawson Little Dick Metz Jack Ryan Louisville Henry Ransom Local Pride Clayton Heafner Harry Todd Dallas Bunny Torpey Dodson Ted Kroll New Hartford N. Y Bill Kaiser Johnny Morris Tuscaloosa Ala Byron Nelson Paul Runyan Horton Smith Craig Wood Lloyd Mangrum Chick Harbert

Red Sox surge to third with five game win streak

Boston extends its rally behind 16 hit attack on Cleveland. Ted Williams belts his ninth homer as Mickey Harris earns win. Detroit tops Yankees in 10 innings, Browns beat Senators, Rain halts NL games. Paul Christman weighs pro baseball vs football after college career ends.

Jimmie Foxx Foxx Cleveland Indians Sox Mickey Harris New York City Cleveland Ted Williams Indians Philadelphia Athletics Chicago White Sox A's Wally Moses Sam Chapman Frank Hayes Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Tigers Atley Donald St. Louis Browns Luke Sewell Washington Senators Columbia Paul Christman Missouri Chicago Cardinals

Fleming Pushing Homerun Record in Southern Association

Memphis wins doubleheader as Wimpy Willis and Harry Maturak star. Willis shuts out New Orleans 5 0. Maturak four-hits Nashville 5 1. Bates homers as Atlanta beats Knoxville 8 6. Nashville routs Chattanooga 13 6. Burge and Fleming lead home run chase with 16 17 and 20 21. West Monroe rookie Ed Head continues odd farm tribute after shutouts.

Wimpy Willis Harry Maturak Memphis Chicks Southern Association Willis New Orleans Maturak Pets Nashville Knoxville Buddy Bates Connie Ryan Atlanta Smokies Chattanooga Murray Franklin Little Rock Birmingham Travelers Red Barrett Paul Gehrman Pete Naktenis Lester Burge Les Fleming Burge Fleming FE Meveland Chicago Boston New York Philadelphia Detroit St. Louis Washington Cleveland Brooklyn Kattanooga Knosville

Roy Cullenbine Leads Batting Hailed as Top Switch Hitter

The article highlights Roy Cullenbine of the St. Louis Browns as leading the major league batting race among switch hitters. It notes his 363 average into June, compares him to past great switch hitters, and mentions others like Jim Gleeson and several players listed among the current or notable switch hitters in the majors.

Sherrill Dominates Greeneville to Keep Bristol in Race

Lee Sherrill struck out 13 as the Bristol Twins beat the Greeneville Burley Cubs for his third straight win in as many starts. The win moved Bristol a half game ahead of the Kingsport Indians in the Appalachian League standings. Newport Canners defeated Johnson City Cardinals 9 2 to bolster their bid for second place and halted the Cards win streak at three as Bill Motsinger earned the win. Squashy Krosnak homered for Newport with two on base.

Lee Sherrill Bristol Twins Greeneville Burley Cubs Twins Kingsport Indians Newport Canners Johnson City Cardinals Newport Bill Motsinger Canners Squashy” Krosnak

Vol Gridders Play Side-By-Side Roles

Knoxville Tenn A football association begun in 1933 at Knoxville Central high will be continued this fall with the professional Philadelphia Eagles by Bob Suffridge and Hodges West two former University of Tennessee stars. Suffridge all American guard was drafted last fall by the Eagles and West a tackle recently signed a contract. They played side by side through four years in high school four years at Tennessee and hope to continue their Damon and Pythias role with the Eagles.

Knoxville Tenn A_ football association Knoxville Central High Philadelphia Eagles Bob Suffridge Hodges West University of Tennessee Suffridge Eagles West Tennessee Damon and Pythias

Conn Delayed Entrance for Louis Conn Clash

Broadway reports Arthur Donovan will miss the Louis vs Conn fight while Billy Conn seeks dressing room parity. Roosevelt sends flowers to Lou Gehrig funeral. tributes to Gehrig reach 178. Also notes on Foxx hot hitting, Nelson at Fort Worth, Rhem comeback, Ruppert Stadium quirks, and Penn State NYU night game.

New York Special Times News Service Broadway Arthur Donovan Joe Louis Billy Conn Arturo Buddy Baer Lou Gehrig Roosevelt Jimmy Foxx Byron Nelson Fort Worth South Carolina Ruppert Newark Louis New York U

Lonesome Pine To Be Revived In 1941 Circuit

The semi pro Lonesome Pine baseball league in Southern Virginia is revived with eight teams for 1941. Teams entering from Wise county include Appalachia Imboden Dunbar Glamorgan Coeburn Roda Pennington Gap and St Charles from Lee County. Schedule drafting and final plans to be completed in Appalachia.

Appalachia Lonesome Pine Virginia Imboden Dunbar Glamorgan Coeburn Roda Wise County Pennington Gap St. Charles Lee County

Elizabethton Seeks Series Win Over Red Sox Tonight

Elizabethton collects two runs and two hits in four at bats with a walk and a sacrifice. Lefty Kovachic is slated to start for the Cherokees as they attempt to clinch the series from the Red Sox tonight.

Elizabethton Lefty Kovachic Cherokees Red Sox

El Paso Club Seeks Seven-Foot Pitcher Clyde Watkins

El Paso's Arizona-Texas League club features a seven foot pitcher Clyde Watkins as its tallest player this season. Watkins towers over teammates and rivals and is highlighted as a standout talent in local baseball coverage.

el Paso Clyde Watkins

Appalachian League Standings and Saturday Games

Johnson City 18 16 leads with Elizabethton 17 14 and Newport 16 14. Bristol 14 16 and Greeneville 10 22 follow as Kingsport 18 16. Yesterday Bristol beat Greeneville 6 to 4. Newport won 5 2 over Johnson City. Elizabethton defeated Kingsport 4 to 5. Saturday matches set Elizabethton at Bristol and Johnson City at Greeneville with Newport at Kingsport.

Johnson City Elizabethton Bak Newport Bristol la Kingsport Greeneville Bristol

Yale Bulldog Follows Coach Ducky Pond to Bates College

New Haven Yale University will replace its mascot as Ducky Pond former Eli football coach departs for Bates College. Hand some Dan the Bulldogs symbol will leave New Haven for Lewiston Maine with Pond.

New Haven Yale University Ducky Pond Eli Bates College Handsome Dan Pond Lewiston, Me

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