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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1954
Page
6
Milwaukee has the youngest roster in the National League, with analysts predicting a strong ascent. The Braves, though not yet overtaking the Giants and Dodgers this season, are seen as the team to beat in future years as the pennant race tightens.
West Virginia junior tennis tournament at Kanawha Valley Tennis Club sees Charleston and Beckley players advancing as boys and girls divisions moved into quarterfinals and semifinals. Second round leads include Kellmeyer Klein and Gibson Reeves, with Straley Saunders contesting next.
Westport Post 9 faces Laurence Roberts Past of Wilmington Del in a pivotal Region 3 American Legion junior baseball clash in Parkersburg. A Wilmington win would force a late deciding game, with Westport aiming to repeat earlier tournament victories while Wilmington already owns one win and one loss.
Marietta College Athletic Director Don Drumm said West Virginia University sought a filler game for September 18 on the Mountaineers 1954 schedule after Washington and Lee dropped football. He noted Marietta is not in WVU’s class and practice would not start until September 6, leaving only 12 days to prepare.
Warren Ohio 1 Chicago 0 and San Antonio Texas 13 Waltham Massachusetts 0 are listed as playoff results for the Pony League at Washington Pa with scores and locations.
Braves boast the youngest roster in the circuit with 12 players in their 20s and only three over 30. Eddie Matthews 22, Hank Aaron 20, Billy Bruton 24 headline a speed and power lineup with pitching youngsters like 19-year-old Joey Jay and 24-year-old Del Crandall catching. The club sits in third in the NL, chasing the Giants, Dodgers, and Indians ahead in a tight pennant race as Yankees pressure grows.
Washington reports the Babe Ruth League World Series opens at Griffith Stadium with Austin Texas facing Cincinnati Ohio in the first seven inning game. Stamford Connecticut meets Visalia California as Nixon expected to throw the first pitch. Clarksburg West Virginia earned a spot after Frederick Maryland’s challenge.
New York Yankees outfielder Irv Noren widened the American League lead by batting .345 after going 10 for 24 last week. Minnie Minoso dipped to .326, while Duke Snider led the National League at .353 despite going 6 for 19. Bobby Avila moved up to third in the AL at .324 as Don Mueller held NL third at .335.
Chicago Friday nights All Star football game drew sharp rueful notes from Arch Ward sports editor of the Tribune sponsor of the annual event. He called the 31 to 6 defeat by the Detroit Lions a keen disappointment and faulted Maryland coach Jim Tatum for underestimating the Lions.
Area high schools and some junior highs opened practice for the 1954 season with 251 candidates. WWHS drew 121 players, Stratton 60, Beckley Junior High 70, plus Stoco and Shady Spring programs. Veterans, lettermen, and new arrivals fill out squads as coaches begin drills ahead of Raleigh County games in late August and early September.
Australian miler John Landy started a two week stay in England but said he has run his last race of the year. He will attend the European Games in Bern as a spectator, not eligible to compete, and will not race Britain's Roger Bannister. Upon returning home near Melbourne he plans a teaching job.
The head coach of the 1955 All-Stars signals approval of an aggressive game plan, arguing it mirrors professional play and aims to challenge strong opponents. His stance contrasts with cautious strategies and emphasizes scoring chances.
Jimmy Mullins a 12 year old Yankee breaks season batting record with .426 average and leads hits runs batted in and home runs in the American Little League. Johnny Setliff runner up at .373. Frank Baker compiles stats for pitchings and awaits National League figures next week.
Philadelphia deal talks center on Harry Sylk leading a local group to buy the Athletics for 2.5 million dollars to keep the team in Philadelphia. He opposes Chicago contender Arnold Johnson and plans to keep Roy Mack as executive VP and Connie Sylk as honorary chairman with Earle Sylk as stockholder. The plan includes 2 million dollars for ballpark upgrades and cites opposition to a Westward move by Washington and Baltimore.
BROOKLINE Mass Top seeded United States and Australian tandems look set to contend for Sunday's finals after opening round wins Seixas and Trabert beat Fontana and Leach 9 7 6 1 6 4 while Hoad and Rosewall defeated Brown and MacKay 6 2 6 2 7 5 All seeded men's and women's pairs remained in play.
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