West Virginia cities eye Southern division in Central League
The Central League eyes a southern division and an eight club circuit with Huntington Parkersburg and Beckley considered for membership. President Halligan notes growth potential while Beckley plans a July 6 meeting on a ball park and possible park project by New River Coal Co with bid to operate a Beckley club.
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Beckley
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Chamber of Commerce
New River Coal Co
New Beckley
John Jachym
Washington Senators
Dayton
Indians
Golf Team Marooned By Casual Waters
Spencer Golf Club players lost to Glenville in a Little Kanawha League match and were stranded for eight hours in Gilmer County. Water at Glenville's single traffic light reached about six feet during their return, after earlier being only inches deep. They reached home at 10 a.m. after a 29 mile drive.
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Spencer Golf Club
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West Virginia cities eyed for Class A baseball expansion
Beckley discussions by proxy with Parkersburg input and interest from Farle Halstead. Huntington plans for a new ball park near the field house to be ready for the 1951 season. Dizzy Dean’s brother Paul Dean explores business in Huntington after talks with Halligan. Central League seeks balance with southward expansion adding two WV cities to improve travel and regional coverage.
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Halligan
Farle Halstead
Saginaw Club
Charleston
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Huntington
Paul Dean
Dizzy Dean
Dizzy
St. Louis Cardinal
Dayton
West Virginia
Grand Rapids
Flint
Sagi
Tigers Rally to Beat White Sox 6 4 in Seventh-Game Tilt
Detroit rides a five-run eighth inning highlighted by Dan Kolowsky and Charley Keller to overcome Chicago 6 4. Keller hits a two run triple off Gumpert after Earl Aaron Robinson walk and Keith Lake pinch hit. White Sox had driven in three in first inning on three hits two walks and two wild pitches.
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