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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1947
Page
11
The North South football game in Charleston kicks off the 1947 grid season. Coaches offer predictions, costs of outfitting a squad are outlined, and local teams plus upcoming events and broadcasts are noted.
Rams tackle Dick Huffman became a father when his son was born to Mrs. Huffman in Charleston West Virginia. Huffman announced the birth to teammates at the Los Angeles camp, explaining his strong scrimmage showing.
The National Baseball Congress 13th annual Semi pro tournament begins in Wichita Kansas with a $10,000 prize for the champion. Opening games pair Golden Colorado Colp with Wichita Cessna Bobcats and Alpine Texas Cowboys against Camp Lee Virginia Travelers as 32 teams enter the double elimination event running 17 days to August 31.
New York reports the U S Golf Association reviews a rule affecting an exhibition match between Sammy Snead of Hot Springs Virginia and Governor Clarence W Meadows of West Virginia. Amateurs cannot appear in paid exhibitions unless proceeds go to a charity. The committee will report at the National Amateur at Del Monte California next month.
Glendale’s Schroeder reached the Newport final stages after a 7 9 6 3 6 4 victory over Francisco Segura, moving into a semi with Irwin Dorkman. Non playing Davis Cup captain Alrick Man voiced strong approval of Schroeder’s bid.
The weekend offers two scholastic all star football games in Charleston and Wheeling with up to 20 000 spectators, plus major tennis softball and baseball tournaments. Bluefield hosts a 32 player bracket in the Blue Grass tennis event led by Dr Fred West as No 1 seed, and Parkersburg discusses junior Legion baseball as Morgantown faces elimination under the two loss rule.
Probable lineups for the North South game at Laidley field in Charleston were released. Kickoff is at 6 30 p m and attendance is expected to exceed 20 000 as extra seating was added. The North backs average 185 and the line 185 2 pounds while the South backs average 176 and the line 194 with standout players Gain 241 pounds and Schiavone 213.
Detroit report notes Babe Didrickson Zaharias resigns from amateur ranks to pursue a pro future after a $300,000 movie offer. Her withdrawal shocks the field for the 1947 women's national amateur championship at Franklin Hills, with Louise Suggs seen as the hot favorite to inherit the crown.
Brooklyn strengthens its four game edge with a 1 0 win over Boston as St. Louis loses to Pittsburgh 5 3. Philadelphia tops New York 6 5 in a Phillies Giants clash. Allie Reynolds notches his 15th win for the Yankees in an 8 5 victory over Philadelphia.
The Bemeco softball team leaves for Elkins to face United of Fairmont tonight in the State Tournament. Bemeco earned third place by beating Oak Hill 11 2. The champion Moose, versus American Viscose of Parkersburg, is set for tomorrow at 1 30 pm. Fourteen regional winners and runners up compete for the state crown and a National Regional berth in Buffalo over Labor Day weekend. Four umpires from the National Softball Association, Bill Camp, Hubert Rodgers, Tommy Quinn, Dayton Lister, will officiate.
Charleston report states the Conservation Commission cancels a prior order that allowed field training of hunting dogs in September. The commission will discuss the matter more thoroughly at statutory meetings with sportsmen groups next spring.
Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler barred major leaguers from joining Cuban winter league teams. Cleveland star Bobby Feller planned a five game Cuban league barnstorming tour between Oct 21 and Nov 3 and questions the ruling. Chandler also requires players to obtain permission to play abroad in the 30 day window outside their clubs.
The Associated Press report lists boxing results from ET, E. Rock Arkansas Buddy Halderfield outpointed Sparky Renolds in a 141 to 148 pound bout. Sandy Ladder stopped Leslie Harris at 127 to 131 and a quarter pounds. Bu Io Spagnola outpointed Steve Ketchell in Fall River at 190 to 210. Nick Kashuba outpointed Herbie Kronowitz in Brooklyn at 159. Abel Cestac Buddy Knox bout postponed in Indianapolis.
Modern kangaroos weigh up to 200 pounds yet pale before their prehistoric cousins whose immense size dwarfed today’s marsupials, researchers say. The comparison highlights how ancient kangaroo lineages reached far larger body sizes in Australia’s past.
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