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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1947

Page

10

Cubs' late-season slide shapes pennant outcome

Chicago Cubs, amid a turbulent season, impacted the race between the Brooklyn Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals. Dodgers lost ground after Chicago storms, while St. Louis gained momentum with key wins. Other pennant movers included the Cincinnati Reds and New York Giants as the season neared its end.

Dodgers Cards Chicago Bruins Brooks St. Louis Cubs Harry Cat Brecheen Redbirds Brooklyn Bucky Walters Cincinnati Pittsburgh Pirates Reds Dave Koslo Phillies Philadelphia Giants

All American Pro Basketball League Schedule Draft Planned

Wheeling report says a draft of the league schedule will be prepared at a weekend meeting in Pittsburgh. President William DeMuth announced plans for the newly formed circuit and its game slate.

Associated Press Wheeling Pittsburgh William DeMuth

Collections Go To Field House Elks Lose 5 to 3

The third game of a three game series to raise funds for the field house will be played tonight at Woodrow Wilson diamond with the Beckley Moose nine, sectional champions, meeting an array of all star talent from the City Soft ball League. Game time is 8 o clock. The all star team will be managed by Benny Kelly of the Elks team and lists 20 players from the league.

Woodrow Wilson Diamond Beckley Moose Benny Kelly Elks Allstar Kelly

Fights Last Night and Local Box Scores

Summary of boxing results across multiple cities featuring Lee Savold Paterson Albert Marchioni and Curtis Sheppard, plus Kapilow Hursey draw in Washington and Sarlin over Matiss in Pittsburgh. Regional notes include Kid Gavilan beating Charlie Williams in Newark and Guedes stopping Richards in Allentown. Also recap of Moose Elks 5-3 victory over Elks with late homer by Johnny Hancock and line score details.

New York Lee Savold Paterson N. J Albert Marchioni Argentina Baltimore Curtis Sheppard Philadelphia A Hart Washington Danny Kapilow Chicago Sid Peaks Charleston Ind Edwin Wagner Gene Gosney Seminole Okla Buddy Knox Dayton Newark Kid Gavilan Havana Charlie Williams Allentown Agostinho Guedes Moose Elks Johnny Hancock Eiks Franklin Bowyer Shanks Lacek Kelly

Notable Boxing Knockouts Across New York and New England

Outpointed veteran Charley Warre aged 142 from Brooklyn then in West Springfield Mass Jerry Maloni 160 of Springfield stopped Russ Baxter 159 of New Castle Pa in the seventh. The results reflect a regionwide set of bouts with rapid finishes and notable weight classes.

Charley Warre Brooklyn West Springfield Mass Jerry Maloni Springfield Russ Baxter New Castle

Browns Train for Diversified Air Attack This Season

The Cleveland Browns under Coach Paul Brown are shaping a more varied aerial attack after last season's league leading 2 266 passing yards and 22 touchdowns. A large training group, rookies, and new signings push for 35 regular berths as they prep for an Aug 29 exhibition with the Baltimore Colts and a Sept 5 league opener vs the Bills in Cleveland.

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