Walcott to Meet Louis in Non title 10 Round bout
Boxers Walcott and Louis agreed to a 10 round non title fight at Madison Square Garden on November 14. The event stirred debate among officials and insiders over whether Walcott could claim the title with a knockout, as various bodies weighed law and custom.
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Becktley Beefs Up Woodrow Wilson Diamond Prep
Beckley prepares for the American Legion Junior Baseball Tournament finals at Woodrow Wilson High. Committees organize tickets entertainment scorecards concessions and grounds improvements with city leaders and Post 32 aiming to host a premier event.
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District Six
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William R.- Barrett
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George Springer
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Raleigh County Post
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William Barrett
Dee Hedrick
Wade Bailey
Bernard Martin
Warren Williams
Gene” Burke
American Legion Junior Auxiliary
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Earl “Red” Martin
J. A. Thompson
Glen Shanklin
American Legion Auxiliary
Woodrow Wilsonfield
Clarence “Red” Underwood
W. A. Burke
Elks Edge Hardware in Extra Innings 11-8
Beckley Elks defeated Beckley Hardware 11 to 8 after a decisive extra inning stanza at Woodrow Wilson diamond. Bill Spangler led the Elks with two homers and three RBIs as Oak Hill State Lunch, Bemeco, and Pinecrest won earlier in a lengthy Sectional Softball night. Arnold Yost starred for the Moose with a fifth RBI day, advancing to tonight’s second round.
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Gals of Pro Tennis Mix Showmanship With Skill
AP News notes Pauline Betz and Sarah Palfrey Cooke, top women players, draw crowds in Texas with humor and flair on their first pro tour. They use a comic routine, banter, and a rubber ball demo by Carl Earn, blending entertainment with competitive tennis in a tour stop.
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Two SEC Schools To Abide by NCAA Rules
Tulane and Alabama said they will follow NCAA conduct rules on off campus recruitment and athletic scholarships. SEC officials noted the move aligns with caution over NCAA governance and suggested other schools may join, depending on NACAs future voting and enforcement.
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Alabama
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Tris Speaker Appears at First Base for Washington in 1927
Tris Speaker played a handful of games at first base for Washington during the 1927 season. His stint at the position marked a brief early-season shift before settling into his usual role.
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Washington
Boxing Prospects Rise From War Ranks In New Pro Scene
A year after war era boxing programs, Bernie Reynolds and Laverne Roach moved from military rings to pro ranks with winning showings on the Lesnevich Mauriello card. Manager Joe Vella notes Reynolds excels against bigger fighters, while Roach credits Marine training for future success. Also summary of the Davis Cup hopefuls in eastern tennis with Moylan Mulloy Seixas Brink and Kramer highlighted.
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Laverne Roach
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Rain Postpones Junior Playoff Games in Raleigh County
The first games of the Shaughnessy playoff in the Raleigh County Junior Baseball League were rained out. Amigo led Black Knights 2-0 after two innings, and Tams trailed Keatley's 3-1 after four. They will be replayed from the start this afternoon at the same fields.
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Raleigh County
Amigo
Black Knights
Tams
Keatley’s
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