State Lunch Faces Frank's In District Softball Tourney
Oak Hill based State Lunch meets Frank's Plumbing Beckley in a double elimination opening match at Ballard Stadium. The District Softball Tournament decides entrants for the State Tournament in Parkersburg August 15 to 18.
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Frank
Oak Hill
Ballard Stadium
Beckley
Pinecrest
Mnight
L & Bside
Cents
Iment
Parkersburg
All Stuff Walt Wins 11th in Buffalo Bisons Update
The article notes Walt Craddock’s 11th International League win for the Buffalo Bisons in an 11-9 victory over Rochester. It mentions Craddock’s six and a third innings pitched, seven earned runs charged, two walks, eight hits, and a three-run seventh inning as Rochester's threat fades. It also covers Little League scheduling in Elk City and local Babe Ruth League notes, plus a nod to Gene Morehouse leaving Beckley for a sales manager role in Manchester, N. H.
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Gene Morehouse
WWNR
Beckley
Gene
WEEA
Manchester
N. Hl
Bangupt
Craddock
Buffalo Bisons
Caven
Herd
Kansas City
Walt Craddock
Rochester
Buffalo
Walt
Redwings
Sporting News
Oak “Hill
Mike Todd
Fayette County
Mike
Sophia
Slab Fork District
Washington Senators
Chattanooga
Southern Association
The
Register
Olympic Auditorium
Los Angeles
Calif
UA Galaxy
Minnesota
Gopher
Herb Joesting
Bronko Nagurski
Clarksburg
Charleston
Beckley Black Knights
R. M. F Field
Ripp
Ross Irle
Beckley Hospital
Dennis
Fats" Mann
Reginald Bower
Hinton
Upper Nanawha Valley
Elks Stadium
Huntington No
Logan
St. Albans
Charleston Southern
Mann
Beckley National
Hington
Elkhorn Valley
Upper Kanawha Valley
Greenbrier
Mike Dawson
Bill Shaver
Bower
Mullens
Babe Ruth
Summers Covilians
Giants
Red Sox
Leauing
Shannon
Milter
Canada
Woods
Humphey
Howse
Thompson
Smith
Jenkins
Severt
McDowell County
Atwood
Gol Mizell
Ashley
Elkhorn
Reni
Cliford
Fay
Sean Tates
Clifford
Migzel
Kanawha Valley Giants
Ea Abrhpo Ae Giants
Yones
Ingram
Cho DO
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Joan Salen
Cardinals
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Shaver
Brehm
Seirs
Eastring
Digan
Davidson
Shelton
Wylie
Raure
Stump
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Elswick
Stuart
Indians
Upper Kanawha
McKenney
Greeshiiey
RBI
Singleton
Farley
Vendt
Stover
James
Thompson Wid
Ron
Robertson McKenney
Perdue
Dawson
Shaw Singleton
Fasterling
Scisor
Jones
Easterling
C. Stump
Turner
J. Stump
Son
Win- Turner
T Stump
Eastern Greenbrier
Winsner
Down Memory Lane highlights Cubs Phillies game tale
A 1927 Chicago Cubs 65 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies features Earl Webb who drove in the tying and winning runs including his 10th homer of the season and a ninth inning single. The piece also notes local high school and league standings and other historic notes from 25 and 11 years ago with various teams and players.
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Register National
Earl Webb
Rapperston
W. Va
Chicago Cubs
Philadelphia Phillies
Webb
Sparkie Adams
Zwilling
Eccles
Cittsville
Raleigh
Beaver
Fireco
Sprague
Hodges Adds Record Grand Slam in Cubs Win
Chicago reports Brooklyn first baseman Gil Hodges hit a record 13th grand slam to create a 12-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Hodges tied and then surpassed the NL mark for grand slams, noting he favored a later, earlier slam the same season and shared he did not expect the long drive to clear the stands.
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Chicago
Gil Hodges
Hodges
Brooklyn
Chicago Cubs
Rogers Hornsby
Ralph Kiner
Cardinals
Badger
Dick Littlefield
Bell Recognizes Porky J Posts At 66 NFL Grid Union
NFL Commissioner Bert Bell announced recognition and negotiation with the newly formed NFL Players Assn at a House Antitrust subcommittee hearing. Nine clubs approved while three withheld full consent, sparking debate over Bell’s authority and the league constitution.
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Bell
Porky J
NFL
Washington
National Football League
Players Union
Bert Bell
NFL Players Assn
House Antitrust Subcommittee
Players’ Association
Subcommittee
Celler
Kealing Irny
Rodino
Creighton Miller
Notre Dame
Association
Lony
George Preston Marshall
Washington Red Sains
George Halas
Chicago Bears
Marshall
Paul Crown
Cleveland Browns
18 Year Old Don Essig Poised To Win Public Links
In Hershey Pennsylvania 18 year old Don Essig of Indianapolis is a rising star in the National Public Links Championship. He has history in the Public Links and U S Junior Amateur and seeks the youngest public link champion in 31 years. Essig beat Junie Buxbaum in a tense 19th hole match to reach the 36 hole semifinal amid strong storied challengers including Gene Towry of Dallas.
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Hershey
Don Essig
Indianapolis
Don
U. S
Essig
Junie Buxbaum
Memphis Tenn
Buxbaum
Essign
Youn Hoosier
Hershey Park
Gene Towry
Dallas
Tex
Mullens Remains Active In Legion Action With Win
Mullens American Legion Post 106 pursues a make or break spot in the Southern District Tournament today against defending champion Williamson for a berth in the State Tournament at Welch. Earlier Mullens defeated Parkersburg 9 to 6 behind a 16 hit rally in the seventh, boosting Wyoming County’s finals chances while Whitesville already claimed a state berth with a 2-0 mark.
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ST. Marys
Mullens American Legion Post
Southern’ District
American Legion
Williamson
Welch
Mullensast
Parkersburg
Wyoming Coundion
Whitesville
Rinner
Mullens
Ice
Kelly
Burger
Jack Perry
Ricky Tolley
Reid
Warkersburg Mullens
Barnette
Doughity
Bureer
Modesitt
Perry
Winceli
Habben
Tolley
Friend
Cook
Roush
Venners
Collins
H Kelly
Manchmyr
Conley
Adams
Salyers Ib
Gault
Millens
E. W. Kelly A
Wingell
Munchmeyer
Gaul
Salyers
Harnette
Veniners
Munehmeyer
Oliver Holds SeLick Lead In Tain Event
Ed Oliver, a family man and past winner in 1936, led by one stroke with 66 at the All American golf tourney in Chicago. Robusta Bill Casper was one behind at 67. eight players at 69 included Arnold Palmer and Roberto de Vicenzo as the field of 240 prepares for the second round and a 95,000 first prize for amateurs.
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Jerry Liska
Chicago
Porky) Oliver
Oliver
Hour
Tom O'Shanter
White Sulphur Springs
W.vi
Bill Casper
Bonita
Calif
Sammy ‘Snead
Shelley Mayfield
Jericho
N.Y
Tommy Bolt
Los Angeles
Gay’ Brewer
Cincinnati
al Besselink
Jay Hebert
Arnold Palmer
Bob Rosburg
Paul Harney
Don Fairfield
Mike Souchak
Roberto de Vicenzo
Dick Mayer
Dutch Harrison
Lionel Hebert
Qooug Ford
Beverly Hanson
Fay Crocker
Clifford Ann Creed
Opelousas
Fin- la
Wom
Tam
Lens
Bob Pratt
Jrenton
Wash
Howard Everaster
Snead
Werplit
Northfield
N.J
Duncan Catron Advances in War Williams Junior League
Duncan Catron beat Burleson Motors 10 to 2 at Woodrow Wilson diamond to move within one win of sweeping the Warren Williams Junior Baseball League double elimination tournament. Post 32 defeated Holyfield 9 to 3, keeping title hopes alive. Play resumes Monday with Post 32 and Burleson meeting. winner faces Duncan Catron for the championship.
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Duncan - Catron
Warren Williams
Burleson Motors
Woodrow Wilson
Bruno Dela Mea
Howard Hurt
Duncan Catron
Post 32
Holyfield
Candymen
Burleson
Hinton to Meet Upper Kanawha for District Title Tonight
District II tournament finals schedule lists Hinton facing Upper Kanawha at 6 p.m. with Beckley Little League action including Dodgers versus Cardinals and Fayce versus Lions. Other local games feature M and M Bank against New Supply, Beckley Minor action, and Babe Ruth League standings with Lions extending lead at Oak Hill.
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Hinton
Upper
Kanawha
Upper Kanawha
Beckley ’ National
Cc Kenova
Beckley
Little League
Dodgers
Cardinals
Oak. Hill
Fayce
Lions
M and M Bank
New Supply
Beckley Li
Senators
Phils
Elkhorn Valley
McNean
Griffith
Mann
Roach
Kuhn
Whitcotn
Kestner
Meyers
Chambers
Lemons
Conney
Reich
Hughes Ab Karvasky
Moore
Barone
Too Knapp
Murray
Bernert
Zamberlan
Wright
Knapp
Berry
McFarland
St Lions Hinton Valley
Hy Kestner
Ingram
Cruise Berry
Bower
Baker
Lawhorn
Ane
Hughes, Lett, McFarland, Kestner and
Elkhorn Valley Hinton
Reds
Ahrh Giants
Rarr
Erry
Ali Ahrk Mann
Lewis
Tole
Ilten
Hess
Erdine
Tedder
Vidovich Ifiol Kyte
Wilson
Ellison
Meadows
Phillips
Persnser If
McGinnis
Maning
Milchem
Parker
DePanto
Lyons
Slater
b-Kessel
Lynch
Short
Kyle
Ginnis
Kessel
Vidovich
C. Lynch
Persinger
Ryle
Tote
Giants
Ilsneh
Barker
Hsneh
Ur Peelish
Fleming
Beckley Faces Ceredo Kenova In State BBL Tourney
Beckley matches Ceredo Kenova in the State Babe Ruth tournament opening at 6 pm in Clarksburg. Local schedule includes Raleigh Clippers vs Parkersburg Whites and other exhibition games as Beckley aims for a first state title and regional berth.
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Beckley
Ceredo-Kenova
Clarksburg
Lee Fuqua
Ceredo - Ken
Raleigh
McAlpin
Beckley Haniware
Curley Lykins
Bob Howery
Woodrow Wilson
Don Belcher
Leon. Bright
Dave Davies
Fayette
Summers
Rudy Graham
George Mallory
Norman Line
Raleigh County
Underwood
Gary Basham
Earl “Pack
Ion
Lynchburg
Ml-Stars
Harry
Black Knight
Maider
Bass Buick
Harry's
District Two and Three baseball selections amid scattered names
Becketty L Minors and others listed for District Two and Three assignments. Umpire crews named for Stamford, Republic Steel, Monteval and Kopperston games with pairs such as Moody/Henderson, Shrewsbury/Ewing, Patrick/Porter.
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Summertee
Stamford
Charles Moody
Norbert Henderson
Tams
Republic Steel
Gene Shrewsbury
Gerald Ewing
Harry's
Monteval
Johnny Patrick
Artie Porter
Kopperston
Cranberry
Harsless Stover
Ken Hensley
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Bob Wills
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Luck
Godspeed
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Pinecrest Sanitarium
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Locas General Tire
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National
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Lee Ballanfsnt
Reiser
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Publin
Associated Press
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Reno
Legion Action
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Tam O'Shanter Pace
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Hfarrah
Angel
Modern
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Silver Brand
Keathey's
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King
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St. Mirans
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Lee OY
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Evans and Creasey
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