West Virginia University Wins Moose Scholarship for James Spiers
James Spiers a Becl key native and Mooreshart alum will join West Virginia University on a four year Moose Association scholarship. The former Mooheart football star, 6 feet tall and 210 pounds, served in the Army Military Police before enrolling this fall at Jackson's Mall training camp.
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Mooeheart
West Virginia University
State Moose Association
Richard Aspinall
James
Beckley
3. W. Spiers
Ros& Lee
Virginia
William
Mooseheart
Moose Lodge
Army Military Police
Mountaineer
Jackson's Mall
Pirates May Be Sold Any Day
Pitts burgh Pirates president William Benswanger says the sale of the club may come any day. Interest among buyers includes Charles Margiotti and Frank E. McKinney, with names like Bing Crosby and Bill Veeck sometimes attached to the rumor.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Baseball Club
Pirate
William Benswanger
Pirates
Bing Crosby
Bill Veeck
Oscar Salenger
Charles Margiotti
Frank E. McKinney
Indianapolis Club
American Association
Three Jockeys Suspended Over Race Fixing Allegations
The Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau charged three jockeys with attempting to fix a Tropical Park race. The Florida State Racing Commission suspended Robert Keane Leonard Lovejr ridge and Vincenzo Nodarse and ordered appearances on September 17 to show cause why licenses should not be revoked. John Madala alleged Keane rode his own mount to victory after a supposed fix.
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Associated Press
Miami
Fla
Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau
Tropical Park
Florida State Racing Commission
Robert Keane
Toronto
Leonard Lovelridge
Tampa
Vincenzo Nodarse
Havana
John Madala
Keane
Universal Stops Cleaners 13-2 in City Softball League upset
Manager Bill Justice led Universal Supply to a 13-2 win over Richmond Cleaners, pitching four hit ball and hammering a homer and double in four at bats. Justice also drove in three runs as Universal moved into a tie for fourth while Richmond sank to a tie for sixth.
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Universal Supply
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Universal
Richmond Cleaners
Lionel Gentry
Bill Ormandy
Junior Shrewsbury
Justice
Richmond
Jack Keaton
Richmond Baird
Rogar
Keaton
Uesenberry - Smith
Nolan
Meadows
Williams
Mills
Porter
G. Justice
C. Mills
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Gentry
Davenport K
Billy Woods
Buzz Bowyer
Stanley Alberchinski
Moose
Reynard Pack
Bemeco
Rictory
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Vabeeees
Hancock
J. Hancock
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Jarvis
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Thomas
Griffith Mtee Hatcher
Stanley
Cantley
Tee McVey
Boiwman
Balle
Davis
R. Pack
B. Justice
Coal City Faces Tams in County Junior Baseball Clash
Raleigh County Junior League action today pits league leader Coal City against third place Tams at Sophia and Helen venues.
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Coal City
Raleigh County
Tams
Sophia
Helen
Affinity
Ayers Captures Raleigh Register Horseshoe Singles Crown
Gilmer Ayers of Ecclesis defeats Mount Hope's Fred Frisk three games to one to win the Raleigh Register Horseshoe Tournament singles title. L. M. Dawson and Harvey Richmond win the doubles division, defeating the Sutphin team in three straight games.
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Gilmer Ayers
L. M. Dawson
Harvey Richmond
Crowy
Gilmer
Ayers
Ecclesis
Raleigh
Mount Hope
Fred Frisk
Tinals
Raleigh Register
Frisk
Ayers Irck
Eccles
Jack Borrer
Harper Rodd
Glenn Ashworth
Beckley
Herbert Wills
Beavey
Ang
L.M. Dawson
Bobby
Beaver
Jane Bracket
Downing Dawson
Dawson
State Guard
Edsel
Paris
Ray Sulphin
East Beckely Brothers
Sulphin
Darrell Ashworth
June
Lickliter
Ralph Haught
W. L
Bud” Jennings
Mt. Hope
Charley Placidi
Paul Bowers
Helen
Richmond
Sutphin Boys
Ray
Eighth Team Enters North South Scholastic Game Roster
The North squad in the North-South scholastic football game to be played in Charleston August 16 added three players Thomas Eb Lenley from New Martinsville George Gavan from Weirton and Harald Stalnaker from Elkins. Coach Brown expects to complete the 25 man roster soon as South coach Weber also works to complete his lineup with about 28 players signed.
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Associated Press
Elkins
W. VA
Charleston
Robert
Red) Brown
Thomas EB
Lenley
New Martinsville
George Gavan
Weirton
Harald Stalnaker
Brown
Bill Weber
South
Tomorrow's Schedule Sparks Rivalry Across Leagues
The card lists AL games featuring Washington at Chicago, Philadelphia at St. Louis, Boston at Detroit, New York at Cleveland with night contests, while NL matchups include Chicago at Boston, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh at New York, and St. Louis at Philadelphia, all slotted for evening play.
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Cullenbine
Tebberts
Kurawski
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Washington
National League
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Lip's Strategy Backfires As Cards Beat Brooks 10-3
Brooklyn manager Leo Durocher saw his plan backfire as the St Louis Cardinals crushed Howie Pollet and Joe Hatten to win 10-3 in a crucial series opener. Murry Dickson held Brooklyn at bay as St Louis surged to their biggest hit total in four weeks.
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Cards
Brooks
Joe Reichler
Associated Press
Leo Duracher
Brooklyn Dodgers
Leo
St. Louis Cardinals
Joe Hatten
Durocher
Rube Melton
Howie Pollet
Pollet
Hatten
St. Louis
Melton
Poll
Legion Juniors Eye State Title at St Marys Today
The American Legion Juniors baseball team travels from Beckley to St Marys for a 3 pm game needing a win to clinch the state championship and advance to the regional playoff in Parkersburg starting August 13. Pitchers Bob Harper and Bucky Robinson joined coach Red Martin ahead of the squad, aiming to rest for a likely title clinching contest.
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St. Mary’s
American Legion
Legion
University City
Willam de Muth, Jr
Wheeling Intelligencer
Moyes
Mounds Ville
American ‘Legion
Moundsville
Anderson
Tresch
State Legion Adjutant .C. A
Bud” Tresch
St. En
American, Legion
St. Mary's
Beckley
Parkersburg
Maryland
Delaware
District of Columbia
Martin
Bob Harper
Red” Martin
Bucky Robinson
Boxing Duel Defies Commission Ahead of Yankee Stadium Title Bout
Welterweight champion Marty Servo prepared for a ten round tuneup against Jimmy Anest of Brooklyn at Halloran Hospital on Staten Island. The New York State Athletic Commission barred lineups before Servo meets Robinson in Yankee Stadium on Sept. 6, but did not restrict Anest.
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Marty Servo
Jimmy Anest
Brooklyn
Halloran Hospital
Staten Island
Ray “Sugar” i Robinson
State Athletic Commission
Schenectady, N.Y
Robinson
Yankee Stadium
Entry Deadline Tomorrow Noon for 1946 Sectional Softball
Area softball teams race to beat the 12 noon deadline for the 1946 Sectional Softball Tournament. Eight teams are in, with Wyco and Oak Hill Saints among likely entrants. prize funds include a portion of gate receipts and a trophy. Drawings set for Saturday at Beckley Newspapers. games start at 7 pm with two nightly contests and strict practice rules.
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Wyco
Wyoming County League
Oak Hill Saints
Beaver
Bemeco
Beckley
Beckley Eyes Return of Organized Baseball in 1947
Former Mountain State League president Ray Ryan’s visit spurs Beckley to plan a 1947 return to professional baseball. Local businessmen say a team would attract visitors and boost trade in the Smokeless Coal Capital. A Chamber of Commerce meeting will discuss forming an organized Mountain State circuit with clubs in Huntington Williamson Parkersburg Logan Charleston Clarksburg Ashland and Portsmouth.
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Ray Ryan
Beckley
Huntington
Williamson
Parkers
Joura
Logan
Charleston
Clarksburg
Ashland
Portsmouth
Chamber of Commerce
W.R. Fugitt
Commerce
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