East Bank Or Weirton Vie For First State Baseball Title
The championship finals at St Marys will decide if East Bank or Weirton becomes the state’s first two time baseball champion. East Bank previously won in 1941 while Weirton took the title in 1945 after war time suspension. Calvert helped popularize high school baseball in Cabin Creek and many WVU hopefuls are featured in local notes, with players moving to college and pro prospects discussed across Charleston and Huntington communities.
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East Bank
Weirton
St. Marya
Bill Calvert
Cabin Creek
Calvert
Child
Tommy Allman
Eddie Bartrug
Charleston High School
West Virginia U
Art Lewis
WVU
A. Bliss McCrum, Jr
James L. Nueller
Charleston
Culver Military Academy
Ladi
Player Stock Deal Arranged By NFL Meet
June 2 Philadelphia report that the NFL arranged a player for stock deal giving James Breuil 25 percent of the Cleveland Browns. Cleveland acquires Rex Bumgardner Kissel and Abe Gibson while Breuil gains a quarter share as the league reshapes veteran talent from AAC clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiladelphia
National Football League Today
Buffalo
James Breuil
Cleveland Browns
NFL
Bert Bell
Cleveland
Rex Bumgardner
West Virginia University
John Kissel
Boston College
Abe Gibson
Valparaiso
Breuil
Browns
Bell
Cilto
Chicago Hornets
Buffalo ‘Bills
Los Angeles Dons
NEL
San Francisco
Baltimore
Chet Mutryn
John Rapucz
University of Oklahoma
Hornela
Pittsburgh
Bob Tinsley
Baylor
Done
Bob Reinhard
Chicara Cardinals
Los Angeles Rams
Jerry Cowlig
Notre Dame
Tom Keane
Bob Shaw
Knox Ramsey
William and Mary and the Dons
San Francis
Jeo
Harper Davis
Mississippi State
Chicago Bears
Art Statute
Rams
Hal Herring
Cleverland
Lindell Pearson
Oklahoma
Philadelphia Eagles
Baseballs ELH and Rivalry Highlights From Era
Fragmented text lists names and stats from the American and National Leagues, mentioning players like Doby, Robinson, Williams, and the Red Sox, plus references to runs batted in and attendance. A late passage shifts to a nostalgic vignette about visiting countryside cousins and pranks like snipe hunts, cow milking, and a solitary walk home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusist
Gardinals
Tigers
Philller
Yesteraey
Rain Halts Senators Again, Wright Faces Howe Tonight
A rain delay at Watt Powell Park halted the Charleston Grand Rapids game and pushed a double header to next month. Roger Wright faces Calvin Howe tonight as the Senators seek home hitting consistency while Guth shows power and Small is shuffled in the field. Long may return to action, Lyons trains at Temple, and Charleston pitchers struggle at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senators
Wright
Howe
Joe Beggs
Roger Wright
Jack Knight
Jets
Calvin Howe
Beggs
Grand Rapids
Harry Schmiel
Chicago
Pete Riggan
Hal Treinen
Bob Guth
Guth
Skipper
Watt Powell Park
Bob Long
Beyes
Pilot
Bob
Fd Lyons
Sevice
Sunbury
Philadelphia
Temple University
Charleston
Tigers Sweep Pair Tigers Triumph Over Phillies in Twin Bill
Detroit roared to a 16-5 win in the nightcap to sweep the twi night doubleheader at Philadelphia as Vic Wertz and Hoot Evers led the offense. In the opener Freddy Hutchinson earned the win with a four hit effort, while George Kell collected a homer triple and double. Johnny Groth added a late homer as the Tigers piled up 21 hits. Philadelphia starter Kelliner and relievers Byrd and Idlieman were tagged for the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiladelphia
Detroit
Philadelphia
Vic Wertz
Hoot Evers
Tigers
Alex Kelliner
Harry Byrd
Ed Idlieman
Freddy Hutchinson
Ted Gray
Hill
George Kell
Thi Feycle
Johnny Groth
Eddie Joost
Athletics
Hutchinson
Homer
Evers
Wertz
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Gray
Ford Brisste
Wellman
Wyse
Brissle
Giza Philadelphia
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Priddy
Kall
Holloway
Dillinger
Chapman
E—Nona
RBI
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Kolloway
Letner
Fain
Dillnger
Kell
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Livers
Joost
SujWer
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Hitchcock
Lipen
Brissie
Gray B. O
Groth
Brissig
Robinson
Kelner
Byrd
Kieman
Grabo
Pha—Jonst
Keliner
Fishing Conditions Good in 13 Counties
Associated Press Weekend note: Conservation Commission reports favorable fishing streams in 12 counties including Tucker Randolph Upshur Taylor Harrison Lewis Gilmer Boddyge Barbour Berkeley Jefferson Marion and Preston. Greenbrier Monroe Mercer McDowell and Webster described as high and muddy. muddy trout streams in Grant Hardy Hampshire. Monongalia said waters milky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
The
Conservation Commission
Tucker
Randolph
Upshur
Taylor
Harrison
Lewis, Gilmer
Boddidge
Barbour
Berkeley
Jefferson
Marion
Preston
Greenbrier
Monroe
Mercer
McDowell
Webster
Grant
Hardy
Hampshire
Monongalis
Legion Action Starts Today
Area 8 announces 14 junior Legion teams, including a new Gassaway entry, split into three leagues with playoffs leading to state and national finals. Schedule features John Brawley, Elk Kanawha, Charles Young, St Albans, Whitesville, Montgomery and more across Legion Field and city venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Poplar Legion
Dick Shelton
Charleston
Gassaway
Braxton County
John Brawley
East Rainelle
Shelton
Area 8
Ele-Kanawha
Legion Wield
Montgomery
Cedar Grove
London
Elk-Kecawhe
Charles Young
Legion Pield
Cabin Green
Hansford
John Hrawley
Legion Field
Summersyne
Weirton Eyeing State Title In 1945 Baseball Clash
Jim Hanna of Weirton carries a 4-0 season mark as he faces East Bank ace Elmer Yoakum (5-2) in the payoff. Hanna, a football end and basketball standout, seeks a second state crown while Yoakum adds no hitter credits in a tournament marked by prior shutouts and tight pitching. East Bank aims to defend its 1941 title as Weirton and Parkersburg chase final placements in the eight-team finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Marys
Jim Hanna
Weirton
Red Rider
East Bank
Elmer Yoakum
Hanna
Steve Dishauzi
Hamill
Dishauzi
Huntington East
Parkersburg
Follawsbee
Yoakum
EastBank
Huntington Central
Greece
Dehi
Proneers
Bridgeport
WVU Baseball to Close Season with Pitt Doubleheader
West Virginia University meets Pittsburgh in a season finale doubleheader on Alumni Day during 83rd Commencement Week. The Mountaineers, holding an 8-14 record, aim to cap spring sports with a win over their traditional rivals after a split in their earlier Pittsburg series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
West Virginia University
Pitt
Pittshurch
Mountaineers
Knotholers to Attend Grand Rapids Charleston Game
Kyothole Card No 10 and Card No 18 will be admitted to tonight's basketball game between Grand Rapids and Charleston. They are the only two named attendees mentioned in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Charleston
Citation Eyes Money Record In Coast Race
The five year old Calumet Farm star Citation seeks the Golden Gate Mile to become the sport’s all time money winner in turf. A field of eight includes Bolero ridden by John Longden and other entries like On Trust Esprit De France and Zoomerang Bay. If victorious, Citation would push past Stymie to top the money list. current figures show Stymie at 918,485 and Citation at 910,080.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calif
Citation
Golden Gate Fields
Bully Lea
Calumet Farm
Steve Bracks
Ritler
Longden
Bolero
Johnny Longden
On Trust
Old Rockport
Esprit de France
Zoomerang Bay
Central League Box Scores and Pirates Win
Central League box scores show Ane Okwayron Kochor and Linnart keying runs with Abnerathie, Little, and Wilder among others. Pirates finally win as Bill MacDonald hurls five shutout innings and Ralph Kiner hits his 10th homer, 5 4 over Boston.
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Ane Okwayron ' Kochor's
diRwear
Philips
Tornay Sb
Linnart Cf
Offawell Rf
Cronin Xt
Glyridiey Cf
Dimecky Wb
Taska
Ozamleter Tb
Bilalt
O'Hunter
Cammthiepi
Poole
Kratzer
Haskins
Wolltz Doo
Neuman
Aperhathie
Ban Tor Kratzer i
Wilder
Ath
Wallate
Stn
UL Lab
Dayton
R—Paulips
Linhart
Little
Catenaw
Biddie
Brieboy
Rowell
Fridley
Macko
Zerleter
Tornay
Lutz
Hunter
Wollitz
Kashorek
Prievoy
Zemleter
Cabanaw
Raker
Abernathie
Prieboy
Ho—Prieboy
Wilder A
Oy¢ Wilder
Tinnert
Cabanaw Wilder
Winever—Fbrieboy
A—Lusgy
Martin and Hughes
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Ralph Kiner
Bill MacDonald
Boston Braves
Lovie Gime
McDonald
Bucs
Philadelphia Phillies
Boston
Piteboreh
Dethree Cf
Bell Rtogo
Kerr
Spannard
Mauch Io Sra
Oth
Spahn Std
Sessene
Ole Gzoix
Torgeson
Cooper
Gordon
Mauch
jSchenz
Kiner
Dodgers Ride Homers To 8 1 Win Over Cardinals
Dodgers beat Cardinals 8 to 1 as Jim Russell Duke Snider and Billy Cox homered to take a game in the National League lead. Don Newcombe held St Louis to five hits, while Marty Marion drove in the Cardinals lone run with a second inning homer. Rain delayed play for over an hour between the seventh and eighth innings.
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Louis
Jim Russell
Duke Snider
Billy Cox
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Dodgers
de Marty Marion
Onmsial
Robbsy
Furilio
Kezak
BC Hodges Ib
Qmowertoy
Snider
Gmarton
Jimp'nys
aRlce
Newcombe
Brecheen
Staler Po Hemus
Boyer
Staley
Bod
Cox
Morgan
Russell
Robinson
Hewcombe
Marion
RBI
Furillo
Howerton
Campanella
S—Morgan
Schgendlerst
Musisl
Eb—Brecht
So—Newcombe
Hover
Ho—Brecheen
Bover
Newcombe i
U—Gore
Stewart
Conlan
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Yankees and Reds Rally In Rough Central League Standings
New York edges Cincinnati 9 8 in a tense cross league set as pitchers Adams and Usher face heavy bats. Wyrostek and Stallcup pace the offense with key RBIs while Kennedy and Ramsdell handle mound duties amid a curled line score and late miscues.
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New York
Cincinnati
Ladams
Lawrer
Mueller Ct
Magie
Stn
Usher
Ath
Northey
Grt
R—Stapky
Thompson A
Kert
Dark
Kennedy
Wyrostex Stallcup
Hatton
Stancus
Adams
Kluszewski
Cieinnatt
Ott Kenneay
May Ne
Jones
Ramsdell
So—Kennedy
Ho—Kennecy
Ionings
Hensen
Mage Jone Sy
Wenmeier Nuns
HoyaNar
Ramsdel
U—Pimeil
Baggess
Warne Robb
Independent Softball Week Results and Scores
The Senior Tigers defeated Rascal 11 to 4 with Mate Collese and Krattonay contributing key hits. American International edged 5 to 3. Appalachian League games saw Johnson City 3 Bluefield Bristol 3 and New Erie 6 Pulaski 19 Kingaparte 7. International League results included Baltimore 3 Springfield 3 Rochester 9 Montreal 2 and Jersey City Syracuse 3 Buffalo Toronto postponed by rain. American Association Toledo 7 Columbus 4 and Milwaukee 11 St Paul 4.
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Billy Campbell
Huntington
W. Va
Links Star
William
Hub
Dwight Maxhimer
Hank Nasternak
Grand Rapids Jets
Maxhimer
Knight
Huntington Kennel
Tri-State
Lyle Simmons
Dunbar
Bill Jarret
Stonewall Jackson
Louisville
U. of Louisville
P. S
Red Hunter, Sr
Kentucky
Ourbon Whiskey
Louisville Distributors, Inc
Fi Gordon
Bwlott
Ravessi
Joy
Ihem
Galyeg
Chisox
Yankees
Yanks
CBE
New Eh
Cargel
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Phi'y Cf
Rf & Do IlManes Rt
Fuck't Will
Colims
Aermial
Adams Cf
Berra Cs
Robbins
Brown
Malesk
Wendhing Irs
Masi Sc
Coleman
Fox Gh
lBenrico
Saschi Im Lath
R-Rickert
Zernal
Mast
Fox
Rizzuto
Mapes
Collins
DiMegga
Mentich
E—Brown
Rickert
Rei— Mapes
Berra
Scareborough
DiMagers
Henrich
Rizmuta
Mass
Hit— Robinson
DiMaggio
S—Raschi
Barre Ie
Priseley
Los
Bb—Raschi
Scarborough
Raschi
Carrasquell
Izrue
Laser
U—Paparella
Hubbard
Rammel
Washington
St. Louis Browns
St. Albans-Nitro
Legion
Ride With
Charleston Transit Company
Virgin
Rahall Motors, Inc
Washington St
Citation Eyes
Reds
New York Giants
Willie
Giants
Cardinals
Cleveland Indians
Boston Red Sox
WTIP
Roblee
Air
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