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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1949
Page
4
Evelyn Legursky argues for retaining junior league baseball to keep local boys active and learning the sport, while supporters warn against overplaying headlines and stressing balanced reporting. The piece endorses junior league value, cites past figures, and notes softball-night conflicts and field management issues.
The Conservation Commission says trout fishing should be good for the season opening April 30. Ahead of opening, 122100 rainbow brown and brook trout will be stocked in state streams. Encouraging signs include minimal winter snow and a wider open fishing area, with fishing allowed in any stream possessing fish.
In New York Soapyside Garden Joey Scarlata knocked out Johnny Lemons in five rounds. Gene Jones outpointed Sandy McPherson in Camden New Jersey. John Labroi defeated Hugh Sublette in Rockford Michigan by decision.
Eleven schools enter the Beckley Jaycees Relays at Woodrow Wilson High School with Huntington Central Pony Express favored alongside Stonewall Jackson and Charlton High. Host Woodrow Wilson, Barboursville, Fayetteville, Gauley Bridge, Milton, Mt. Hope and Oak Hill also compete as Beckley seeks revenge for last year’s title while absent stars Hodson Curtis and Kosko hamper Huntington. The two-session meet features trials and finals in multiple track and field events with trophies for top teams and medals for top finishers. Officials include J R Van Meter director Ken Hunt starter and Lawrence Wiseman announcer.
Wahama of Mason City beat Point Pleasant 5 to 3 while Gt Albans defeated East Bank 2 to 0. Nitra topped Huntington Central 4 to 4 and Washington of London won 2 to 1 over Gar net of Charleston. Beaver of Bluefield beat McComas 6 to ?.
New York sport roundup reports on a potential Foster versus Graziano bout and its high stakes, including a possible $390000 gate. It recaps trainer Hurley’s concerns, past fight impressions, and manager Harvey’s hospital remark. Also mentions Illinois intercollegiate prizes, Dodgers memorial for Shorty Laurice, and various college and pro athletics tidbits.
Bethany College announces a five-day coaching school August 15–19 with five head coaches directing one day each. In conjunction with the Ohio Valley all star football game in Wheeling August 19, eastern Ohio scholastic stars will meet a northern West Virginia group. Instructors include Stu Holcomb Purdue, Charles Calderell Princeton, George Sauer Navy, Art Morton Mississippi State, Carl Snavely UNC.
The Thundering Herd edged Concord 3 to 0 as Marshall College recorded a victory despite three-hit pitching by Bill Garten. The game featured a fourth inning walk and error plus a sixth inning two-run homer by Kent with Cook aboard. A forfeit to Bluefield, tied 1-1 in the fourth, ended the field contest after a dispute over a ground rule.
Yesterday results show Cleveland topping New York 15 to 9 and Philadelphia routing Baltimore 13 to 3. Cincinnati beat New York 2 to 1 while Chicago defeated St. Louis 6 to 3. Brooklyn and Boston played, with Boston winning 6 to 2. Today's schedule lists pairings in Chicago New York Philadelphia Richmond and Indianapolis with several city matchups.
Beckley Junior Highs Eaglets clawed to a 91 87 victory over Oak Hill in a Woodrow Wilson field meet. Stat leaders included Davis Peery and Crews with top finishes in the 220 yard dash shot put and broad jump. Oak Hill’s Johnny Taylor danced through hurdles and pole vault while Imps surged on shuttle relay.
Chicago manager Jack Onslow, starting his major league tenure with the White Sox, selects the Boston Red Sox to win the 1949 American League pennant while predicting a tight race with Cleveland. He cites improved pitching with Cecil Hugessen’s return and notes Joe DiMaggio’s schedule impact on New York.
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