Oak Hill Boxer Gains West Coast Fame In West Virginia Camp Report
West Virginia University held a grid camp at Potomac State College in Keyser with over 100 candidates. Harold Freese scored twice in an intra-squad game as Oak Hill prospects mix with Pitt and Wheeling stars, while local players like Fatty Harris and Alva Richmond also take part. A separate note cites boxer Fitzy Fitzpatrick drawing LA crowds after fights, reflecting Oak Hill’s growing regional fame.
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Potomac State College
Keyser
Bil Kern
Kerno
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Reds
Harold “Bud” Freese
Wheeling
Pitt
Jack Morton
Parkersburg
Guido Devecchis
Weirton
Charles “Fatty” Harris
Hinton High
Alva Richmond
Mullens Flash
Fitzy Fitzpatrick
Dina
Toe Kahut
Portland
LOS Angeles Times
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West
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Pax High
Keppers Stores
Norman
Fitzy
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Major League L Leaders and Appalachian League Scores
National and American League leaders are listed with top figures in batting and pitching. Notable names include Musial Slaughter Mize and Williams. Appalachian League results feature Bristol, Kingsport, Johnson City and New River with scores and a postponed game.
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Bristol
Kingsport
Pulaski
Welch
Johnson City
Elizabethton
New River
Bluefield
Kramer Withdraws From London Grass Court Tourney
Jack Kramer withdraws from the London Grass Courts Tennis Tournament with a stubborn blister on his right hand. Pancho Segura of Ecuador advances to the finals and will face the winner of Dinny Pails and Geoff Brown in Australia for the singles title. The event follows Kramer’s seed at Wimbledon.
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Associated Press
London
Jack Kramer
Pancho Segura
Ecuador
Kramer
California
Louis Defeats Conn and Nears Retirement in Quiet Era
Joe Louis crushed Billy Conn Wednesday night to extend his nine-year reign and leave boxing with few real contenders for a crown. Promoter Mike Jacobs doubts a top rival will emerge soon as Louis plans golf and a new $390,000 Harlem restaurant.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Joe Louis
Negra
Billy Conn
Pis Uitte
Jeffries
Mike Jacobs
Louis
Joe
Tamil Mauriello
Bronx
Britain
Bruce Woodcock
Joe Walecot
Camden
N. J
Jimmy Bluins
Lee Oma
Nat Rogers
Jacob
Mike
Jack Crawford
Washington, D. C
Jimmy Evans
Brooklyn
Omelia Agramonite
Puerto Rico
Tommy
Gomez
Tampa
Fla
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Nat
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Billy
Pittsburgh
Harlem
Fifth Avenue
125Th Street
Raleigh Amateur Tennis Tournament Entry Blank
Entry form for the Raleigh Register Amateur Tennis Tournament lists entry deadline at 12 noon Saturday June 9. For men s or mixed doubles, submit two blanks and state all events, mail to Bob Wills Raleigh News Sports Editor Beckley Virginia.
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Mall
Bob Wills
Raleigh Register
Beckley
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Raleigh
FIGHTS LAST NICHT Brooklyn-Danny Webb and rivals
Brooklyn fighter Danny Webb outpointed Humberto Zavala in Miami while Ralph Calmantli KOed Ferrell Norris in Falls River. Gene Falard topped Curtis Lee in Providence as Frankie Ross outpointed Gene Roberts in Boston. Al Pennino beat Georgie Knox in Newark.
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Brooklyn
Danny Webb
Montreal
Humberto i Zavala
Mexico City
Miami
Fla
Ralph Calmantli
Ferrell Norris
St. Petersburg
Falls River
Mass
Gene Falard
Providence
Curtis Lee
US. Army
Bristol
Conn
Frankie Ross
Boston
Gene Roberts
Philadelphia
Schenectady
al Pennino
New York
Georgie Knox
Newark
Rock-carved likeness of George Washington near Bethlehem
A natural rock formation at South Bethlehem Pennsylvania bears a carved resemblance to George Washington. The feature draws visitors who report the rock’s striking profile and historical appeal.
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Bethlehem
George Washington
Hardware Defeats Richmond in 3-2 Softball Duel
Hardware tops Richmond 3-2 to forge a three way tie for the City Softball League lead with Elkis and Mooge. Pete Lubich tossed four hits allowed over seven innings while Smoky Lacek gave up five as Richmond made a late bid. Pennington and Fragile drove in runs for Hardware, with Keaton and Meadows contributing for Richmond.
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Richmond Cleaners
Elkis
Mooge
Joss
Cleaners
Pete Lubich
Smoky Lacek
Lubich
Lacek
Richmond
Keaton
Meadows of
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Pennington
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American Legion Junior Baseball Eliminations Under Way
Charleston West Virginia hosts eliminations to crown the state junior baseball champion. Forty eight posts compete in nine districts with July 33 set for district finals and interdistrict rounds narrowing to two teams for the state crown. The WV winner faces Maryland DC champions in August for a National berth. District lineups include Wheeling Moundsville Follansbee Weirton Wellsburg and more across ten districts.
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West Virginia
Amercan Legion
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Bud) Tesch
Terch
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Sale Of Indians Seems Imminent
Cleveland baseball scene shifts as Bill Veeck and partners move to purchase the Indians. Escrow funds and a written offer signal a near completion within days, with stockholder approval still pending and key holders John and Francis Sherwin poised to sell if others agree.
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Larry Marthey
Associated Press
Cleveland
Bill
Veeck
Cleveland Indians
Tribe
Milwaukee
Brewers
Indians
Cleveland Baseball Co
Alva Bradley
Hurdjes
Bradley
Prince of Wales
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Francis Sherwin
Rumors of Breadon Mexico Visit Stir Baseball Circles
Reports say Sam Breadon president of the St. Louis Cardinals and NL VP was in Mexico talking with Mexican League President Jorge Pasquel. The talks may involve olive branch gestures or even a Cards purchase as Mexican League lures top majors like Max Lanier Freddy Martin and Lou Klein. Breadon could not be reached for comment.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Sam Breadon
St. Louis Cardinals
Mexico
Jorge Pasquel
Breadon
Pasquel
Brach
Baseball Standings and Results From Yesterday's Games
Standings show Brooklyn leading with 35 wins and 21 losses, St Louis and Chicago follow. Yesterday's results include Chicago 3 New York 1 and New York 6 Chicago 1 in two games, plus other scores. Tonight's schedule features multiple NL and AL matchups across cities including Pittsburgh Boston and Cincinnati Philadelphia.
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Fittsburgh
St. Louis
Boston
Pet
Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
New York
Philadelphia
Brecheen
Lombardi
Wyse
Kennedy
Heusser
Rowe
Ostermueller
Cocoper
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Richmond Nine To Play Rainelle VF On Sunday
The Richmond Cleaners, in second place in the City League, face the John Paige Post of the V.V.W. in Rainelle in an out of town game Sunday. A return game is planned as part of a dedication ceremony at Foal's Pinelette field in Rainelle. The game starts promptly at noon to fit a 1:39 PM twin bill.
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John Paige
Rainelle Veterans of Foreign Wars
Richmond Cleaners
Meen
Saints
Oak Hill
City
Woodrow Wilton
Foy
Board of Education
V.V.W
Leanne
Feane
Pinlette
Ralhelty
Heime
Little Majors Set For Raleigh County Junior League Debut
The Yams Little Majors prepare for their Raleigh County Junior Baseball League opener against Big Stick Ather Sophia Diamond Monday at 6 p.m. under manager Franklin Blackburn. Players include Franklin Blackburn 18, Joe Sutyak 15, Buddy Rose 16, Johnny Oswald 37, Bill Caudill 16, Frankie Oswald 15, Wilfred Price 16, Orval Bales 16, Busk Short 16, Ralph Grose 16, Robbie Williams 15, Junior Williams 14, Junior Henstey 17, Glen Hylton 16, Jimmy Lester 16, Johnny Yatsko 14, Louis Terrien 15, Frazier Kirby 15. Several players previously played for Mark Twain High School.
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Little Majors
Raleigh County
Sophia Diamond
J. FT. Tobin
Tams
Figniven Boys
Franklin “Pooch”. Blackburn
Huck Blackburn
Franklin Blackburn
Joe Sutyak
Buddy Rose
Johnny Oswald
Bill Caudill
Frankie Oswald
Wilfred Price
Orval Bales
Busk Short
Ralph Grose
Robbie Williams
Junior Williams
Junior Henstey
Glen Hylton
Jimmy Lester
Johnny Yatsko
Louis Terrien
Frazier Kirby
Mark Twain High School
Tunney bets on Robinson or Graziano to beat Conn
Gene Tunney, en route to Mexico, called the Louis Conn bout malodorous and said Conn should never have faced Louis. He would bet 23000 that the challenger would beat either Ray Robinson or Rocky Graziano, arguing for an elimination tournament to choose a challenger.
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Tunney
Playground Standings Basketball Yesterday's Result
Game results show Episcopal versus Presbyterian with a 0-5 score. Linnaeus cited for a flower clock anecdote as part of the standings narrative.
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O'Toole Seeks Probe Into Louis Conn Fight
Rep. Donald L. O'Toole called for an investigation of the Louis Conn fight and boxing in New York. He blamed promoter Mike Jacobs for monopolistic control and said fights should be better supervised with higher purses for fighters. O'Toole threatened to sue Jacobs for 100000 and urged state officials to act.
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Tutwiler Aspinall Reach BK Golf Final Headed For Decisive Match
Reverend Rowland Aspinall will meet E M Tutwiler Jr tomorrow at 1 PM to decide the Black Knight Spring Tournament championship after Aspinall defeated J S Trump in yesterday’s semifinal. Aspinall posted 34 two under par on the front nine and finished 72 for the 18 holes, while Trump shot 36 37 for 73.
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E. M. Tutwiler, Jr
Black Knight
J. S. Trump
Tutwiler
Dr. BE
B. Wray
Rev. Aspinall
Trump
Browns Rally To Beat Red Sox And Narrow Lead
The Boston Red Sox fall further from first after a 2-0 loss to the St Louis Browns as Sammy Zoldak tosses four singles for the shutout. Boston remains six and a half games behind New York while Brooklyn and St Louis push toward the NL lead. Hank Greenberg and Dizzy Trout lead Detroit in a 9-2 rout of Philadelphia. Rain wipes out Cubs-Phillies double header.
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Jox Reighler
Associated Press
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Boxton
BR Sox
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Bob Feller
Hat
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Rapid
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Yorst
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St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Boston Braves
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Cards
Detroit Tigers
Philadelphia Athletics
Hank Greenberg
Eddie Lake
Bob Swift
Dizzy Trout
Hank Edward
George Case
Cleveland Indians
Washington Senators
Chicago Cubs
Philadelphia Phillies
New York Giants
Cincinnati Reds
Baseball doubleheader ends in split with varied dominance
The White Sox won the opener 3-1 while Bevens homered and the Yankees took the nightcap 6-1. Hank Edwards drove in the winning run for Cleveland in a 4-3 victory as Sam Zoldak blanked the Red Sox. The Dodgers beat the Pirates 7-3 with Trosky and Bevens contributing key hits.
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White Sox
Bevens
Yanks
Hank Edwards
Indians
Sam Zoldak
Red Indians
Senators
Sox
Pete Reiser
Dodgers
Hal Trosky
Floyd Bevens
Yankees
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