Shady Spring Tigers Unveil 8-Game Schedule Under Moore
Shady Spring High School coach William Moore announces an eight game football slate for the Tigers with one open date. The opener is Sept. 7 at Marsh Fork, followed by Oak Hill Mark Twain Stoco Pineville Clear Fork and Sophia games. a Nov. 3 home clash vs Glen Rogers ends the schedule. Returning players include seniors Compton Dickerson Matherly and a large junior sophomore contingent. The squad aims for league honors with about 23 players reporting by August 21.
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Lille Bill" Moore
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Madena Vogt
Glen Rogers
Three Games Slated Monday in Beckley District Softball
Beckley district softball opens Monday night at Woodrow Wilson High School diamond with three games. Beckley College and Pinecrest, two top teams, meet in the opening contest as the tournament advances toward the State Tournament in Fairmont. The event brings nine top teams from Beckley Oak Hill and Mullens areas, with two advancing to state.
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Beckley Pinecrest and Mullens Legion in sectional play
Sectional play at Mullens ends with the Mullens Legion defeating Wyco 8 0 to claim the title game, with Hope Gas beating Mullens Moose 4 1 for third. Semifinals and finals set for Thursday. Tuesday features Mullens Legion vs King Coal Oak Hill and Mary Frances vs winner of Hope Gas Mt. Hope.
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Johnny Sepko
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Goodman
Goliat's homer lifts Phils past Cardinals in tense duel
Philadelphia gains an 2 to 1 victory over St Louis as Goliat belts a ninth homer of the season with one on. Hamner opened the inning with a double and Meyer held St Louis to eight hits in six innings. Konstanny, Konstany, and Kenstanty finish as relievers in a pitching duel.
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Jim Kenstanty
St. Louis
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Staley
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Dates Change For Women’s State Softball Championship
The women’s state softball championship moves to Charleston August 19-20 after Huntington Militon site was ruled unavailable due to construction. Entered teams include Home Loan Huntington Owens-Illinois Charleston Fairmont and Berdine’s Girls Parkersburg. Marvin A. Lewis named director of Huntington memorial field house at $6 000 yearly and will supervise year round Cabell County recreation programs. In Sydney Olympic plans may shift Melbourne Games to December amid cold weather requests.
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International Olympic Committee
Beckley Eyes Return of Organized Baseball With Reds Interest
Beekley circles baseball revival as Reds farm chief Fred Fleig visits to discuss a potential Beckley team. He suggests Class C at most, offers free design help, and cites a Cardinals VP for blueprints. Ray Ryan also shows interest, while local officials view past franchise losses with caution.
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Old Mountain State League
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Batting Leaders and Standings in National League and American League
In the National League action the Phillies, Pirates, and Cardinals vie for top spots while key batters such as Riner and Slaughter contribute runs. The American League features stars from the Red Sox and Tigers in pursuit of wins and strong performances.
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Senators Edge Tigers in Late Nine to Win 9-8
Detroit blew a seven run lead as Washington rallied to tie in the ninth before Hal Newhouser closed out Mickey Vernon on a third strike. Wertz hit his 23rd homer and 100th RBI to pace Detroit with a 4 for 14 effort on three Washington pitchers.
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Washington Senators
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Tyrn Soun
Newhouser
Mickey Vernon
Tiger
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Robinson
Tin
Major League Baseball Scores and Standings Summary
Yesterday results include Philadelphia 2 St. Louis 0 Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn 3 Chicago 4 Boston 2 New York 5 Pittsburgh 0. Today’s games list St. Louis at Philadelphia, Pittsburgh at New York, Chicago at Boston, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, with several pitchers named for each matchup. Standings show Detroit, Cleveland, New York, Boston, Chicago, St. Louis, Philadelphia, and Washington leading various divisions.
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Trout
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Blue Grass Net Champion Beaten in Semi Finals
Shelton Horscher of Richmond Virginia and Frank Hartz of Richmond fall in the 1st Blue Grass Tennis tournament semis. Philip Neff and Alex Reales with Kahl Spriges advance to face Don Leavens and Buddy Addr in the finals. Leavens defeats Delmar Sylvia to reach the final.
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Stratton High prepares for football gear issue and season drills
Stratton High School Coach J Murray Jeffries announces gear distribution in the locker room and two daily drills from 9 30 am to 12 30 pm and 3 to 5 pm starting Monday Aug 14. First game is planned with Gary on Sept A. and assistant coach General Hannah will receive regular pay. Seventeen players return from last year with positions listed. fifteen regulars depart. An exhibition game features the Tams Black Sox versus the Stotesbury Redwings.
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Robert Austin
Thedore Davis
Obrant Scruggs
Alex Larkin
James Smith
Peter Collins
Kenny John
Charles Brown
James Berger
John Davis
Lloyd Dillard
Beckley AEP takes two from Pt Pleasant to win state softball
Beckley defeats Pt Pleasant 5-1 and 7-1 to claim the West Virginia Appalachian Electric Power Go softball tournament title and a spot in the four state AEP Co Championship in Ashland Kentucky August 18 19 The champs scored early in both games with Oakley Evans ONeal Dwornick and Kelly leading the offense Tod Stone and Stricklen held Pt Pleasant to limited hits in the nightcap and Martin pitched a three hitter for the opener The Associated Press reports Governor and Mrs Paterson will attend West Virginia Governor Day at Wheeling Downs next Saturday.
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Browns Stop Athletics as Kellner Falters in St Louis
In a 4-0 game at St Louis, Browns pitcher Stubby Overmire throws his first Philadelphia shutout. Kellner struggles early as the Browns secure the win with timely support from Moss and Tipton. Kellner drops to 6-13 while Overmire improves to 4-9.
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