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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1931
Page
10
The Knights reshuffle their schedule adding three home games with Altoona at R. M. S. Park to boost fan support and rest, leaving only two road trips and thirteen remaining games before the first half ends on July 9. Cumberland Charleston and Fairmont pace the leaders with an outside chance if others stumble.
An umpire notes the National League adoption of a new seam improving grip and curve balls while batters face trouble. In the American League, the pitching race features Grove Earnshaw Walberg and Ferrell. The Mack trio has won 33 of 39 games, with Ferrell maintaining pace though with a different support cast.
The United States Golf Association faced early backlash as players complained about the balloon ball after its sudden adoption. Critics cite wind effects and lack of a yearlong trial, while golfers blame the new sphere for real and imagined mischief on fairways and bunkers nationwide.
Altoona will shift a three game series scheduled for Beckley to Raleigh park with one game tonight at 8 15 and a double header tomorrow night. The Knights, coming off a 6 5 loss to Clarksburg General, face stronger opposition as they chase a tougher stretch of thirteen games remaining in the first half.
In a Western Association game at Spring Field Missouri attendance soars that the city added seating to the grandstand. McManus 29 hits a home run with Foxx and Johnson aiding the Philadelphia club. Alexander leads with three RBIs, Hayworth and McManus post two base hits, and Brower, Dykes, Haas, Hayworth, Brower, Johnson contribute. Whitehill allows several runs as Detroit and Philadelphia fight to end 6-6 before late scoring.
Jim Londos of Greece defeated Ray Steele of Glendale in Yankee Stadium before about 40,000 fans. Londos used a double arm lock to win in 1 hour 9 minutes 12 seconds after a tentative first half. Londos weighed 201 pounds to Steele's 212. Jack Reynolds beat Joe Perelli with a body slam in 8:25 for the world welterweight title, Reynolds at 146 and Perelli at 147.
Maxie Rosenbloom the New York light heavyweight champion defeated Billy Jones of Philadelphia in a ten round bout in Philadelphia. Rosenbloom weighed 174 pounds to Jones 175 1-2. The title was not at stake.
Pro Tom Talbot at Spring field Missouri carded eight birdies to post a 58 seven under par, claiming a new course record for municipal links.
Cleveland selects George Blake of Los Angeles as referee for Max Schmeling vs Bill Stribling in the municipal stadium Friday night after a heated commission vote. Blake to travel from Chicago after confirming duties. substitute ref and two judges to be named soon.
Two American boys reach the Wimbledon semi finals joining Jean Borotra and Fred Perry. Shields and Wood beat s opponents in five and four sets respectively, while Perry defeated Van Ryn. Helen Jacobs to face Betty Nuthall in the women’s quarterfinals.
Standings update shows Cumberland 17, Huntington 5, Beckley 5, Clarksburg 6, Altoona 7, Wheeling 4, Fairmont 4, Johnstown 2, Charleroi 1, Charleston 3, Huntington 3, Charleston 3, Scottdale 9, Parkersburg 3, Parkersburg 2. Two games listed as first or second matchups between Huntington and Charleston.
Altoona at Beckley Charleston at Charleroi Parkersburg at Huntington Wheeling at Johnstown Fairmont at Scottdale Clarksburg at Cumberland
Philadelphia edged Chicago 11 to 10 while Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 6 to 4 and Pittsburgh defeated Boston 4 to 2. St. Louis won 5 to 3 against New York with the remaining games listing Chicago at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at Boston and St. Louis at New York.
In the American League, Boston defeated St Louis 4 to 2 while Cleveland beat New York 15 to 6 in the first game. Cleveland then won 4 to 2 in the second. Detroit triumphed over Philadelphia 6 to 5, and Chicago edged Washington 9 to 7.
Boston faces St. Louis New York takes on Cleveland Philadelphia plays Detroit and Washington meets Chicago. The schedule outlines key intercity clashes across the league, with fans anticipating strong performances from each team in upcoming games.
Jewell Ens, manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, said he knew nothing about a report from Philadelphia that he would be relieved at season’s end. He cited the team’s poor hitting as the trouble, though he noted 45 hits in the last three games and remained optimistic about continuing the pace. Ens’ contract runs for one year.
In Toledo Ohio a brutal heat wave halted serious practice for the approaching national open golf championship at Inverness. Mercury hit 94 degrees as players, including Tommy Armour and Pete O'Hara, endured the heat with limited drills and early arrivals delayed until later today. Percy Allis, the Briton based in Germany, was noted among early standouts.
West Springfield June 30 Ernie Schaaf of Boston sealed a 202 knockout over Leo Williams of New York City in the second round of a 10 round bout last night.
John Schorr's five year old Silverdale, overlooked in two earlier starts, wins Arlington's inaugural handicap feature on day one of a $750,000 season. He sets a track record 1:24 1-5, defeating No More by three lengths with My Dandy third. Satin Spar just behind in a photo. Gross field of 17 races included the Reichert Brothers’ entry My Dandy. Contrition wins the £5000 Onwentsia steeplechase over Autumn Bells and Fitcher.
Wally Schang, veteran catcher with the Tigers, was given unconditional release by Detroit. The former Yankees catcher saw duties early in the season but has been used little in recent games.
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