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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1931
Page
4
The Knights add three home games with Altoona to be played at R. M. S. Park, boosting their remaining schedule to thirteen games before the first half ends on July 9. Cumberland Charleston and Fairmont lead the race with Cumberland atop the standings as of this morning.
Connie Mack battles Washington’s Senators with three A’s starters Grove Earnshaw and Walberg handling heavy workloads as Johnson uses more pitchers to save his staff for July September. The Athletics and Senators drift in the pennant race with about 2 1 2 games separating them and October still distant.
An umpire notes the NL seam change aids grip and curve balls, increasing trouble for batters while pitchers cheer. The AL pitching race features Grove Farnshaw Walberg Ferrell with strong pace. the Mack trio has won 33 of 39 games, Ferrell matching pace with less support.
The uproar over the balloon golf ball adopted by the United States Golf Association grows nationwide as players complain of its performance. Critics say the association should have allowed a longer trial and clearer notice before adoption, citing wind effects and unpredictable behavior in play.
Altoona shifts three games to Raleigh park amid a 6 5 loss to Clarksburg. The Knights fought back after trailing 5 2 and drew even, then allowed two runs in sixth and seventh to relinquish the lead. Doc Daniel moved the trip to Raleigh park for an 8 15 start tonight and a 7 00 p m double header tomorrow. The club, improving since a rough start, now faces eleven of thirteen games at home. Box score of last night's game.
Attendance across the season has surged, prompting Springfield Missouri to add a grandstand expansion to accommodate fans as both leagues showed notable upsets. The two leagues reflected strong turnout and surprising results, underscoring a vibrant early season.
Jim Londos of Greece defeated Ray Steele of Glendale California at Yankee Stadium before about 40,000 fans. Londos used a double arm lock to win in 1 hour 9 minutes 12 seconds after trailing early. Londos weighed 201 pounds, Steele 212. Jack Reynolds of Cincinnati defeated Joe Perelli for the world welterweight title with a body slam in 8 minutes 25 seconds. Reynolds 146, Perelli 147.
Maxie Rosenbloom of New York light heavyweight champion defeated Billy Jones of Philadelphia in a ten round bout last night. The title was not at stake. Rosenbloom weighed 174 pounds and Jones 1751/2.
Tom Talbot, pro at a Spring field Missouri municipal links course, carded eight birdies to finish with eight under par 58 setting a new course record.
George Blake of Los Angeles was chosen by Cleveland five man boxing commission to referee Max Schmeling’s fifteen round heavyweight title defense against Bill Stribling in the municipal stadium Friday night. Blake, noted Pacific Coast referee, will travel from Chicago to Cleveland with substitute judges to be announced later.
Two American youths joining Frank Shields and Sidney Wood Jr Michael Perry and Jean Borotra move into the Wimbledon semi finals as Perry defeats Van Ryn and Wood defeats Hughes. Helen Jacobs against Betty Nuthall headlines the women’s quarter finals in Singles with Jacobs the American champion.
Standings show Beckley 5 Clarksburg 6 Altoona 7 Wheeling 4 Fairmont 4 Johnstown 2 Charleroi 1 Cumberland 17 Huntington 5 Charleston 3 first Huntington 3 Charleston 3 second Scottdale 9 Parkersburg 4 Scottdale 3 Parkersburg 2.
Altoona visits Beckley while Charleston travels to Charleroi Parkersburg goes to Huntington Wheeling plays Johnstown Fairmont heads to Scottdale and Clarksburg meets Cumberland in a slate of Friday matchups.
Yesterday's sports roundup lists Philadelphia defeating Chicago 11 to 10 and Brooklyn slipping past Cincinnati 6 to 4. Pittsburgh beat Boston 4 to 2, while St. Louis edged New York 5 to 3.
Chicago plays Philadelphia while Cincinnati visits Brooklyn and Pittsburgh travels to Boston. St Louis hosts New York in a day of Major League Baseball action featuring key pennant race implications and strong regional rivalries.
The day’s results show Boston 4 over St Louis 2 and Cleveland 15 over New York 6 in the first game. In the second, Cleveland defeated New York 4 to 2. Detroit beat Philadelphia 6 to 5, while Chicago edged Washington 9 to 7.
Matchups show Boston visiting St Louis New York traveling to Cleveland Philadelphia set for Detroit Washington hosting Chicago. Teams compete in a slate of games across major venues with varied rivalries and expected tight contests.
Jewell Ens of the Pittsburgh Pirates said he knows nothing about a Philadelphia report that he will be relieved as manager at season's end. Ens cited team hitting as the trouble, noting 45 hits in the last three games, and his one year contract remains in force.
In stifling heat 94 degrees and oppressive humidity forced golf contenders preparing for the national open at Inverness to curb drills. Many top players arrived late, with Tommy Armour, Pete O Hara, and Percy Allis among those pushing through limited practice as heat slows play and reshapes preparation.
John Schorr's five year old Silverdale made a comeback win at Arlington's opening day feature, clocking 1:24 1-5 to set a new record and finish three lengths ahead of No More. My Dandy placed third as Satin Spar trailed by a head in a large field of 17. Contrition won the $5,000 Onwentsia steeplechase by four lengths over Autumn Bells.
West Springfield June 30 Ernie Schaaf of Boston sealed a technical knockout of Leo Williams of New York City in the second round of a 10 round boxing match last night.
Wally Schang, veteran catcher for the Detroit Tigers and former Yankees player, was given unconditional release yesterday. Used in most early games this season, he has been used little of late.
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