Fishless fisher man bested at Four-H Lake fishing duel
Roy Lee Harmon known as the fishless fisherman loses a fishing duel at Four-H Lake to a Boone county angler. The writer logs his own limit of ten rainbows in 1 hour 34 minutes, notes Harmon’s longer day, and cites large turnout with about 700 anglers and 192 autos at the lake.
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Register
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Bid for Fame by St. Louis Ended in Chicago Rally
The St Louis Browns failed to extend a modern season record as the Chicago White Sox rallied to win 4 to 3. Knuckleballer George Caster earned the victory with late innings relief from Al Hollingsworth after a 3-0 Browns lead. Jim Webb, Vern Stephens, Myril Hoag, and Curtright contributed key hits while Lee Ross issued a wild start for St Louis.
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Four Schools To Draw Penalties
The state board of athletic appeals will hand penalties next week to several high schools for rule violations. Roosevelt-Wilson of Clarksburg is likely to receive the severest action, which may affect player eligibility. Other offenders named include Charleston High, Thurmont Central, and Elkins, with some towns reporting unintentional violations.
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Dodgers Blank Giants 5-0 at Polo Grounds in big crowd
Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the New York Giants 5-0 for their first shutout of the season before 17 445 at the Polo Grounds. Curt Davis allowed nine hits in a complete game effort while Dixie Walker and Howard Schultz led the Dodgers with three hits each, Walker homering in the third. Giants ace Ace Adams took the loss.
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Phillies Defeat Braves to Even Series 6-3
Philadelphia won 6-3 over the Boston Braves to tie the series at one game each. Ken Riffenzberger earned his second win of the season despite allowing ten hits. Jimmy Wasdell contributed with two long baskets driving in runs and wrapping up the victory in the sixth inning.
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Charley Jamison To Hurl As Clippers Open Season
Charley Jamison will pitch for the Raleigh Clippers in their season opener against Gary Sat RMA this afternoon at 2 30. Clippers, WV champions, expect a strong season with only two players back from last year. Old doe Terry will start for McDowell County. Manager Grover Lewis announced the lineup: Simmons, Moore, Praden, Gare, Smith, Thomas, Turpin, Timbers, Jamison. Lewis will not start the game.
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Charleston Wins Big Seven Track Meet
Charleston high's Mountain Lions won the Big Seven conference track meet in a five team event. Charleston led with 64 points, Huntington high took second with 40, Huntington Fast finished third with 31, while Stonewall Jackson of Charles and Trenton, O. totaled 11 and 2 points respectively.
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Raleigh County League opens with Raleigh unable to play
Raleigh manager Kenneth Keaton said his Raleigh entry cannot appear in Montreal for the season's first game due to transportation problems. The league plans a managers meeting next week to discuss Raleigh's status as four teams compete this season. Helen, Kopperston, Monteval are also in the circuit with a 18 game schedule and playoff hopes tied to continued league operations.
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Softball Loop Tickets Ready for Beckley Season
Howard Fillmer, president of the City Softball league, announces season tickets go on sale tomorrow. Tickets from club managers, President Fillmer, or Roy Bilkins of the Raleigh Register. First year tickets sold for Beckley softball. Receipts fund sap expenses. Paste boards cost $1 each tax included. Season opens May 15.
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Boston Red Sox Trim A's 7 To 0
Boston wins 7 to 0 as Joe Bowman allows four hits and drives in two runs. Leon Culberson goes 4 for 4 with a triple and a two-base hit, sparking the offense. Culberson doubled to start the third, scoring on Partee’s infield out, and later tripled scoring Partee. Bowman added a right-center triple and scored on Metkovich’s fly. Philadelphia managed four hits, while Boston’s scoring included Culberson, Partee, and Bowman driving in two runs apiece. Attendance 3,954.
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Washington Dumps Yanks and Detroit Drops To Indians
The Associated Press reports Washington Senators defeated the New York Yankees 9-3 as Yankees made four errors and a first-in-the-majors triple play. Detroit fell to the Cleveland Indians 7-6 in 12 innings with Russ Peters and Mickey Rooney driving doubles for the win. Hal Newhouser took the loss.
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Michigan Relays Defeated by Army and Dartmatth
In the Penn relay carnival at Franklin Field Army and Dartmatth upset Michigan in the two mile and mile relays before about 25 000 fans. The Wolverines were favored but could not capitalize on their windup performance as Army and Dartmatth claimed the top spots.
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