Count Fleet Wins Withers Mile in Belmont Showing
Count Fleet dominates the 68th Withers Mile at Belmont in a small field. He defeats Slide Rule and Tip See, earning 12,700 dollars and boosting his two year earnings to 214,960. Jockey Longden blamed the miscue on footing while trainer Cameron eyed a faster time on a good track.
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Sid Federap
New York
Count Fleet
John D. Heinz
Belmont
W. E. Boeing
William Woodward
Tip ‘See
Longden
Johnny
Don Cameron
Tigers Beat Red Sox For Second Straight Win
Detroit pitcher Dizzy Trout and batter Bloodworth powered a 4 to 6 victory over Boston, Trout tossing a two hitter for his fourth straight win and Bloodworth driving in all four runs. Newsome took the loss as Bostonぜひ fell behind early then fought back, with York hitting a three base hit and Bloodworth delivering a two run double in the eighth.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Paul
Dizzy) Trout
Jimmy Bloodworth
Detroit Tigers
Boston Red Sox
Trout
Bloodworth
Eddie Lake
Jim Tabor
Bobby Doer
Joe Hoover
Rudy York
Dick Newsome
Pinky Higgins
Newsome
Boston
Hoover
Lake
Cramer
Fox
Luplen
O Higgins
Doerr
Offarris
Lazor
York
FORD
Tabor
Peacock
Jazor
Nbloodworth
Wakefield
Blondworth
Harris
Tucker Throws Bullseyes on Powerful Arm
Thurman Tucker, a rookie center fielder, showcases a powerful arm as he throws out two runners at the plate in the same inning. Opponents learn quickly that a single baserunner must beware when the ball sails toward him.
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Tucker
Preas Cago
Ook Oppondis
Thurman Tucker
End of an era for Raleigh County high school athletes
Many Raleigh county students finish their high school careers this week as commencements approach. The piece salutes departing athletes from basketball, track and baseball, recalls past seasons, and offers encouragement to stay connected with hometown sports and colleagues even after moving on to college or bigger games. It honors the memories of the players and expresses best wishes for their future success.
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Raleigh County
County
Institutions of Learning
Publicity and purpose clash over state track meet
A high school coach defends reporting on the Charleston state track meet while arguing the event is for the boys. He stresses publicity matters, noting coverage helps the meet’s reception, yet insists the meet’s core goal remains the athletes’ competition in Mor gantown if needed.
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Charleston
Morgantown
Community youth sports plan proposed by coal region superintendents
A writer urges school superintendents in coal communities to organize summer youth sports programs. The plan envisions small, supervised leagues to keep kids busy, deter juvenile delinquency, and foster pride. Stonecoat area towns could host intercommunity games, with rules and oversight to ensure safety and interest.
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Stotesbury
Stonecoat
Gunder Haegg Set to Challenge U S Track Stars Here
Sports editor notes a wave of foreign distance runners past and present shaping American races. Gunder Haegg, a record breaker, is seen as a strong intruder with a likely mile and 5000m showing at the AAU outdoor championships June 19-20, and possibly Chicago, Boston, and San Francisco appearances.
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Graham
New York
Gunder Haegg
America
Nurmi
Kohelmainen
Haegg
Gvale
Hans Kohlemainen
Hans
Kohlemainen
Finland
Sidney Wooderson
Princeton
Wooderson
Dan Ferris
AAU
Lifeguards May Be Hired Soon for Four-H Lake
Raleigh county Four-H dam lifeguard positions likely to be filled within three days after county court approval. Board of Park Governors favors hiring two to four lifeguards with Red Cross recommendations. County Clerk predicts hires in early week as court convenes Tuesday. Currently swimmers lack protection.
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Raleigh
Four-H
Board of Park Governors
American Red Cross Life Saving Service
Harry Anderson
Four-H Lake
Olympian Wins Charles Town Race
Olympian backed at odds of 6.40 won the Columbian Purse at Charles Town, finishing four lengths ahead of Helonia. Royal Echo was third in a field of eight over about six furlongs on a heavy track. the daily double paid 135.80 for $2. Vendor's Lion and Purport each won earlier races in the program.
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Associated Press
Charles Town
Joseph Bruno
Olympian
Chares Town Jockey Club
Helovia Stable
Helonia
W. M. Beougher
Royal Echo
E. B. Lee
Vendor's Lion
F. Buehler
Purport
Meadows Reaches Semi Finals at Black Knight Club
In the Annual Spring Golf tournament at Black Knight Country Club two second round matches completed. Clarence Meadows beat L L Scherer six and four to reach the semi finals, to face the Watkins Trump winner. In the second flight Lee Burleson ousted J M Turner three and two to advance. Ontario begins beer rationing allowing 24 pints until May end when quotas are set.
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Black Knight Country Club
Jas
Clarence Meadows
L. L. Scherer
J. E. Watkins
J. 5. Trump
Lee Burleson
J. M. Turner
Ontario
Hunt Reappointed as Woodrow Wilson Playground Director
Kenneth Hunt, Woodrow Wilson high school coach, was named by the Community Recreation committee to direct the school summer playgrounds. He will oversee the grounds and the Institute playground at the site, with a supervisor to be named for the McCreery Fayette location for children under 12. The aim is to open both playgrounds by Monday May 31 with equipment to be acquired.
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Kenneth Hunt
Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson High School
Hunt
Institute
J. R. van Meter
Army
Clarence Underwood
United States Navy
McCreery 4
Fayette Street
Armstrong Sees Victory Over Bob Montgomery In Comeback
Aging boxing great Henry Armstrong predicts a win over Bob Montgomery when they meet in the ring during his comeback bid. He praises Montgomery as a champion, notes friendly ties with the Montgomery family, and discusses plans for a June 11 outdoor match in New York while mentioning his arena bout against Maxie Shapiro Monday night. Dean R. Mohler has prepared a commencement address for a high school but forgot which school engaged him.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Henry Armstrong
New York
Bob Montgomery
Henry
Maxie Shapiro
Bob
Montgomery
Bobcat
Madison Square
Bean Jack
Aye
Astmonth
Beau Jack
Mike Jacobs
R. E. Mohler
McPherson College
Rinky Dinks Open Season Tomorrow
The Rinky Dink softball circuit opens Monday at 5 p.m. at Woodrow Wilson High School grounds Mabscott and Harper Road clash in the first league opener. One game Monday and one Thursday. Flying Aces idle this week. A Tuesday managers meeting will set future plans and entry contacts. Curfew at 7 p.m. applies to all games. ties revert to last complete inning if play stops. Eligibility lists were submitted Friday night.
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Woodrow Wilson High School
Mabscott
Harper Road
Hussling
Morons
Troop 68
Raleigh
Flying Aces
Bill Barrett
Redskins To Prepare Soon For Pro Football Next Season
Washington coach Dutch Bergman comments on early prep for the World Champion Redskins. He expects eight clubs to continue in the league and notes player availability will hinge on draft boards and selective service rules. Bergman remains confident the government will support professional football.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jon Redskins
Bergman
Tiue
Cleveland
Christopher Delivers For Athletics In 2 1 Victory Over Browns
Christopher pitched effectively earning a 2 1 win for Philadelphia over St Louis. He played nearly flawless infield defense with 11 chances seven assists and four putouts and also drove in a run. The Browns tied in the ninth on a Laabs single and Chartak double before Philadelphia pulled ahead.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Russ Christopher
Athletics
St. Louis Browns
Philadelphia
Hutth Dace
Browns
Chet Laabs
Mike Chartak
Swift
Baker
Christer
Gut
Hetfner
Hatferth
Tolaia
Friars
Mayo
Gutteridge
Christopher
Chartak
Megatarn
Byrnes
White
Maya
Siehort
Hall
Ghostophers
Guteteridge
Iaker
McQuinn
Naves
St. Fatty
Christop T
Holingsworth
Hollingsworth
Hoff Hollings
New River Giants Open Ball Season at Stratton Stadium
The New River Giants of Sprague open their season this afternoon by playing Stratton high school alumni at Stratton Stadium. There is no admission charge. The game starts at 2:30 p.m. Manager Tip Porter leads the River Giants in what the community sees as an inviting season kickoff.
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Tip" Porter
River Giants
Sprague
Stratton High School
Stratton Stadium
Montcoal Plays At Raleigh in Fifth Week Baseball Action
Raleigh county league enters week five with three games on the slate. Helen leads with four wins, faces Fayette entry Summerlee on Helen diamond. Montcoal and Raleigh clash as Raleigh hosts a strong Montcoal squad with West or Griner expected to start for Montcoal and Mullins or Yost for Raleigh. Amigo at Stanford features Stamford seeking first league win with Tudor or Hight for Amigo and Berry or Koonerston on the mound for Stamford. Games start 2:30 PM.
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Raleigh County
Helen
Fayette County
Summerlee
Helen Diamond
Fayette
Clovis Taylor
Montceal
McManus
Taylor
Jarvis
Sotak
Brumfield
Raleigh
Sunmerlee
Montcoal
Dick West
Monteval
Coal River Crew
Montenal
Raleigh Clippers
Gus Cogus
Montrval
West
Bob Griner
Sy Mullins
Arnald Yost
Wilbur Crum
Amigo
Stanaford
Ami
Jim Berry
Koonerston
Elkhorn Wins Negro Track Title at WV Meet
Elkhorn high school captured its second straight state track championship at the 15th annual West Virginia High School Athletic Association meet in Charleston. Kimball finished second, Garnet of Charleston third. Tyson of Garnet set a meet record with a 22 feet 2 inch broad jump. More than 125 athletes from seven schools competed.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Elkhorn High School
West Virginia
Dal Fon
Kimball
Garnet
Ray ‘Tyson
Holy Cross Cancels Planned Harvard Football Game
Worchester, Mass. Holy Cross spent three years trying to schedule Harvard, but the attempt is dropped as Harvard cancels its gridiron plans this year leaving the project unresolved and the teams without a game.
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Withers
Tip Toe
Tigers
Bosox
Dizzy Trout
Stolesbury
Paavo Nurmi
Willie Rilola
Jacy Ray
Paava
Ray
Risola
Paavo
Charley Hoff
Norway
A.A.U
Paul Martin
Switzerland
Edvin Wiede
Sweden
Ugo Frigerio
Sune
Taisto Maki
Maki
Greg Rice
Wheeler Mehl
Meadows
L. L.scherer
Ken Hunt
Ihoe Kenneth Hunt
Armstrong
Redskins
NEW River Giants
Stamford
Alt
Stantings
Helen Sreee
Ras Simmmerler Oe
Amizo
Elkhorn
Ray Tyson
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