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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1951

Page

3

Cranberry Grade Team Clinches Sixth Title In Dramatic Final

Cranberry romped Mabscott 5 to 1 in the eighth grade final to claim the sixth grade championship at the 20th annual Berry Cup Grade Titles. Lincoln led by Jack Pedro with 15 points and Simmons 16 for Cranberry. Mabscott eliminated early, all tournament awards incomplete due to misplaced records.

Lincoln Ena Edsel Asworth Stanaford Anberry Mabscott Jack Pedro Simmons Cranberry Central @h

Reds Bagnell Seeks Ninth Major Letter in Opener

Francis Reds Bagnell Penn athlete and 1954 Helms award winner heads to the Eastern Intercollegiate League baseball opener at Princeton as he aims for his ninth major letter.

Reds Bagnell Penn Associated Philadelphia Francis Princeton

Fazio's 68 Leads Masters as Sam Second

Augusta Ga August 2 The Associated Press reports four time winner George Fazio led the Masters after the opening round with a 68 while Sam remained in second place amid the rough Augusta National course. Fazio, a Conshohocken native, aims to hold the lead as the tournament progresses.

Associated Press Augusta George Fazio Swarthy George Woodmont Country Club Rockville Augusta National Ben Fazio Hogan Manguin Lew Worsham Bryan Nelson Dick Mayer Simos Conschohocken

Thumper Regains Eye as Williams Heals in Spring

Boston fans cheer Ted Williams who regains his eye and posts a .367 spring batting average. The Red Sox crush Savannah 15 0 behind Williams big day with a 40 foot homer, while Dom DiMaggio adds two hits. Other notes include Fazio winning the Open and Hogan leading Masters chatter with solid rounds.

Joe Fals Associated Press Boston Fenway Park Ted Williams Williams Ted Red Sox Sam Snead Reve Lloyd Mangrum Dom DiMaggio Fazio Lou Boudreau Mickeyadtian Leone Maurice McDerra Bing Crosby Mott Paul Hinrichs Meyer- Summer Ben Hogan Mangrura New Orleans Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Frank Hiller Cubs

Area Thinclads Gel 1s Test in Coalfield Meet

Seven teams compete at Woodrow Wilson High School for the Coalfield Conference track meet led by defending champion Oak Hill Beckley Fayetteville Mt. Hope and invited Pax Princeton War. Host Flying Eagles seek first full team outing after Stonewall Jackson Invitational showing.

Coalfield Woodrow, Wilson High School Oak Hu Beckley Fayetteville Mt. Hope Coulfield Pax Princeton War Flying Eagles Charleston Vic. Peelish Peelish John Duda Oak Air Charley Moro Mike Miller Raymond Wise Jerry Snow Walker Blake Gene Dickerson J. R. van Meter

Baileysville Hoop Meet Draws Eight Teams So Far

Early entries show eight teams signed for the Baileysville Independent Basketball Tournament at the local high school with plans for a 16 team field. Teams listed include Sualley’s Credit of Mullems Oceania Lager Hope Gan of Pineville Clear Fork Hinton and two Baileysville squads. Deadline to enter is Sunday night.

Baileysville Register Feigh Rum Sualley’s Credit Mullems Oceania Lager Hope Gan Pineville Clear Fork Hinton

Eckersall Chosen OB an All-Time All America Team

Chicago legend Walter Eckersall, thrice All-America at the University of Chicago, was selected by the Associated Press for an all-time college football team. He excelled as passer, kicker, and leader, and helped pioneer the forward pass era before dying in 1930 at age 46. The piece notes his 1903 Chicago Michigan game turn and his enduring football influence.

Associated Press Chicago Walter H. Eckersall Teddy Roosevelt Ff Eckersall New Brunswick University of Chicago Eckersall Wally Steffen

Exhibition baseball results and college scores mixed

Reports show Chicago beat Pittsburgh 2 to 1 in an exhibition game. Cincinnati defeated Washington 9 to 5, New York edged Cleveland 6 to 5, and St Louis beat Columbus 9 to 4. College games include Arnold 11 Wagner 0, Columbia 6 NYU 3, Georgia Tech 11 Princeton 8, and Auburn 8 Tulane 4, with rain causing a Boston Chicago clash to be cancelled in Shreveport.

St. Louis Browns Brownies Brooke Army Medical Center Boston Braves Zir Oklahoma City New York Yankees San Antonio St. Louis Cardinals Columbus Cincinnati Wathington Chicago Pittsburgh Brooklyn Philadelphia Washington Cleveland New York St. Louis Sally Boston Savanah Areveport Arnold Wagner Bridgewater Akron Centre Columbia NYU Tennessee Georgia Tech Princeton Temple Lenoir Rhyne Hickory Maine Baltimore Miami Ohio Eastern Auburn Tulane Bolling Field Lehigh Norfolk Naval Air Dartmouth Delaware Norfolk Naval Base

Crow Wins Shady District Tournament

Crow defeats Beaver 42 to 22 to take the Shady Spring District Grade School Basketball title. Brogan 12 and 0. Lilly 19 pace Crow. Wallace 8 and Jackie Wills 7 lead Beaver, defending champions. Third place saw Daniels beat Glen Leigh 27 to 16. Sherry Robertson, Senators infielder, is Clark Griffith’s nephew and Calvin Robertson’s brother.

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