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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1948
Page
10
The article honors Babe Ruth, detailing his rise from poverty to national hero and his impact on baseball. It lists his major records, from career home runs to World Series marks, and notes the nation’s tribute as America continues to celebrate his life and legacy.
North squad under Homer Fizer drills at Laidley Field tonight behind gates while South under Joseph Huffman prepares tomorrow. At Institute and the 4 H Fairgrounds the squads practiced passing punting and kicking with a blackboard session. Injuries to Earl Grimm and Bob Murphy noted but hopes rise for Friday.
MacAlpin defeats Slab Fork in both ends of a Sunday twin bill 12-3 and 4-3 to seize sole lead in Raleigh County Baseball League B division. Montcoal holds second after splitting with Windin Gulf. Marfork edges closer to third with win over Stotesbury as Edwight and Slab Fork eye playoff spots.
The record lists leaders across the American League batting and pitching categories with players such as DiMaggio, Musial, and Boudreau citing top hits and home runs. It includes detailed box score lines for two games with players like Winding Gulf Montcalm Dickens and Rutledge contributing in multiple roles.
Baseball figures like Eddie Sawyer Buck Walters and Lou Boudreau share reflections on the sport's past. They discuss Babe Ruth's impact and the game's enduring appeal amid changes in baseball’s reputation and fan interest.
Mt Hope West Virginia hosts an All-Star football game at Mustang Stadium at 8 30 p m featuring North team from Gauley Bridge Montgomery Austed Meadow Bridge and Lookout led by Stan Romanoski against a Kingston Marra led squad from Mt Hope Oak Hill and Fayetteville.
A field of 1221 players competes in regional qualifiers at 33 centers with final 201 after 36 holes. Notables include Skee Riegel and Frank Stranahan as top contenders for the Amateur title run at Memphis Country Club August 30 to September 4. regional spots include Baltimore Charlotte Pittsburgh Richmond Huntington with allotments listed.
The Tournament of Crampons signs Jersey Joe Walcott and Gus Lesnevich to meet September 21 at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City on a loaded card with top contenders and hefty purses. Negotiations lock in multimillion spectacle while 20th Century Sporting Club plans a rival September show at Kee Stadium with Ike Williams versus Flores.
The excerpt recalls Babe Ruth’s famed 1924 season when he hit 48 homers and delivered a dramatic late game heroics. Fans cheered as Ruth signaled from the field, with sportswriters noting the lasting impact and debate over records.
Dodgers star Pee Wee Reese shines as the Brooklyn shortstop fuels a 6-1 win over Boston with a first inning triple and flawless defense. He bats .300 and anchors an infield reshaped for team flexibility as St Louis gains on the Braves with an 11-9 rout of Chicago. Pirates fall to Cincinnati 5-2 as the Dodgers widen their grip on the five-game series.
Rain delayed the Regional Softball Tournament finals last night and pushed the rest of the city schedule back a day. Tonight features Harry's versus Nurses in a girls playoff at 6 30, Beaver versus Beckley Projection in an Independent League final at 7 30, and Bemeca College title at 8 45.
Charley Williams from Newark stops Sean Gabriel in Atlantic City while Maxi Starr defeats Al Penito in Baltimore. The Reds rally with three runs in the eighth, aided by Virgil Jalleup two RBIs, as several errors fuel the late scoring surge.
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