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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1943

Page

5

Major League Season Opens Amid War-Year Hype

Opening day arrives with both leagues planning fuller schedules amid player enlistments. Washington hosts Philadelphia as Roosevelt mulls throwing out the first ball. 16 clubs follow on Wednesday with heavy losses to star players from DiMaggio to Williams and Slaughter. Brooklyn favored to win the NL. Yankees lead AL contenders, with rosters reshaped by the war effort.

Judson Bailey New York Reetg Associated Press Suesday Philadelphia Washington Luman Harris Dutch Leonard Chicago St. Louis Edgar “Smith Dennis Gatehouse Vc al Hollingsworth ATL Redbirds Terry Moore Enos Slaughter Johnny Beazley Bronx Bombers Joe DiMaggio Tommy Henrich Phil Rizzuto Buddy Hass Josett Red Ruffing Joe Gordon Charley King Kong) Keller Yankees Boston Red Sos Ted Williams Dom DiMaggio Lou Finney Johnny Pesky St. Louis Browns Stephens Senators Washington Senators

Training Camp Briefs Pirates Tigers

Detroit’s Hal White and Hal Newhouser teamed for a 2 0 win over the Pirates before 1 365 at Briggs Stadium. Pittsburgh still led the exhibition series 3 2 as Newhouser escaped trouble in the seventh, then held the Pirates scoreless the rest of the way. Crosley Field saw Cincinnati beat Cleveland 3 2 in 11 innings on Charlie Brewster’s bases loaded single. Chicago White Sox and Cubs fought to a 6 8 final after a five run first inning swung the game in Chicago. Browns topped the Cardinals 8 4 as Milt Byrnes drove in five with a three hit day. Weather-impacted schedule notes included several cancellations in New York Boston and Brooklyn.

New York Boston Cleveland St. Louis Detroit Washington Chicago Philadelphia Brooklyn Brook Dodgers Cardinals Pete Reiser Peewee Reese Cincinnati Pittsburgh Cubs Itndians Pirates Tigers Associated Press Hal White Hal Newhouse Detroit Tigers Pittsburgh Pirates Briggs Stadium Pirates Newhouser Frank Colman Cincinnati Reds Cleveland Indians Crosley Field Reds Charlie Brewster Combskey Park Dick Culler Sox Dick Barrett Browns Milt Byrnes St. Louis Browns Byrnes Toledo

Bowling League Matchups From Tuesday To Thursday

Handicap and women league notes list Moose Club facing Greenbrier Loyal Moose meeting Purity Maid Kay's taking on Raleigh Cash Wednesday features Women's League games including Richmond's versus Lyric Thursday presents Merchant's League bouts Mack-Drake against Silver Brand Kalwell versus Carlson's Ralelah Smokeless versus Pure OU Remero versus General Stores.

Tohe Lytic Theater Girls Foundry Bemeco Merchants Carlson’s Pure Oi Moose Club Purity Maid Kay's Greenbrier Loyal Moose Purity Maid Kay's Raleigh Cash Merchant's League Mack-Drake Silver Brand Kalwell Carlson's Ralelah Smokeless Pure OU Remero General Stores

Armstrong Seeks Beau Jack Rematch In June

In Hot Springs Arkansas Henry Armstrong says his 18 month rest has left him stronger and more cautious. He plans a June 11 return in New York City under an open contract with Mike Jacobs to face Beau Jack or another top foe. He aims to redeem himself against Jack after a disputed decision loss.

Associated Press Hot Armstrong Beau Jack New York Jack New York City Mike Jacobs Sammy An- Rou Bob Montgomery Green Wade

Flying Eagles to Open Diamond Season Thursday

Stanley Huffman announces Woodrow Wilson high school Flying Eagles will open baseball season Thursday versus the Stoco Indians at the Killarney diamond. Humble practice disrupted by weather, probable starters include Big Sam White or Alvin Martin. game time four o clock.

Stanley Huffman Woodrow Wilson High School Flying Eagle Nine Stoco Indians Killarney Huffman Virgil Sarrett Indians Focal Diamond Eagles Lego Stoco Sarrell Sarrett Big Sam White Alvin Martin Aeft

Final Practice Sessions for Raleigh County Baseball Opens Soon

Teams in the Raleigh county league will hold final practice sessions this week ahead of the 194% season opener on Sunday April 25. Opening matchups include Stamford at Amigo Helen at Summerlee Raleigh at Montroal and Mullens Otsego at Koppers Town.

Raleigh County Baseball League Stamford Amigo Helen Summerlee Raleigh Montroal Mullens-Otsego Kopperston Beckley Corporation Shell Elmadollar Kenneth Keaton R. M. L. Ballpark

West Virginia Unemployment Ruling Repeats Bouchelle Precedent

Kanawha county Circuit Court Judge Julian F Bouchelle ruled today that persons who voluntarily leave employment without good cause and later remain unemployed are eligible for unemployment compensation. The decision, the fourth reversal of the board of review by Bouchelle, parallels three prior rulings.

Charleston Kanawha County Julian F. Bouchelle Boucheller Board of Review West Virginia

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