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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1929

Page

8

Knights poised for pennant push in Tri-State race

Sideline notes from Charleston and Huntington recount the Knights as favorites, with Joe Willis slated to face Ashland while Ashland, Huntington, and Charleston contend for top spots. Logan reports pitcher Mack Buulcher rising in local baseball, and Biddy Beers joins the Knights as the season heats up.

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Knights Rout Parkersburg 11 5 in Beckenley Show

Beckley Pirates overpower Parkersburg 11 to 5 at Fair Grounds with strong hitting from Henderson MelEver and Biddy Beers. Roy Hall and Mlesster dominated on the mound as Kirk Heatwote closed out the ninth.

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Pals Join Major Leagues as Yankee Pair Heads West

Dusty Cooke and Chap Man, star teammates from Asheville in the Sam Alkintic league, will enter the major leagues with the New York Yankees next fall. The pair, rooumates and inseparable friends, dominated the Amerijeath association, Cooke leading in hits and runs while Chap Man anchored the infield. Their recall at season's end follows a record of striking performances and strong partnership.

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Kentucky Club Announces 16 Day Racing Program

The Kentucky Jockey Club schedules a 16 day meeting at Dade Park with a Labor Day feature and a Dade Park handicap. Key events include the Shan Aust 24 handicap opening the meet, the ALB. Dade memorial on August 3, and a One Jarbor Day event on September 7, each with purses around 200 to 300 and daily races totaling about 864. Timmy Braddock earns 1600 for a victory over Tommy Lowshran, Milburn Shoffner stars as a rookie pitcher.

Associated Pressy Henderson

Mexican University Students Face Batched School Debate

At the University of Mexico students endure a socialist backed drill program as Reginald Dean oversees training. The report notes the dean's role in shifting duties at a current site in Cleveland where seven initial defendants enter pleas.

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Alumni Honor Meet At Huntington For Michigan Alums

Huntington hosts an alumni honor event as Joho Maulbetseh former Michigan All American halfback and newly appointed Marshall head football coach is applauded by over 73 Michigan alumni. Big Green stars and local officials attend a banquet organized by Dr Khonop.

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Baseball Standings and Yesterday's Scores

Yesterday scores include Philadelphia 8 Cincinnati 2 and Cincinnati 3 Philadelphia 2. St Louis 5 New York 2, Pittsburgh 2 Boston 0. Today Cincinnati at Boston St Louis at Brooklyn Chicago at New York Cleveland 2 Philadelphia 1 Washington 3 Chicago 0 New York 7 Detroit 2 Boston 1 St Louis 0. Beckley 5 Parkersburg 7 Huntington 7 Ashland 3 Williamson 3 Charleston 1. Beckley at Huntington Ashland at Charleston.

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Helen Wills Poised To Extend National Tennis Dominance

The article notes Helen Wills’s continued dominance in tennis with five of the last six national championships and a near-smooth path to Forest Hills, despite potential challengers like Elizabeth Ryan Kitty McKane and Betty Nuthall. It highlights Wills’s exceptional control and confidence, her recent appendicitis operation, and the historical context of rivals such as Lenglen Mallory and Mary Browne, while mentioning cross-sport examples of longevity and resilience.

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Sagamore Meet Winner Shines in Pocahontas Field

The Sagamore Collieries team of Pocahontas Fuel won the first annual Nest aid contest of the Pocahontas coal field after a tiebreaker with the Gary team of United States Coal and Coke. Berwin topped the ne atoes division with a perfect score. The event drew about 6000 spectators as a general holiday in the Pocahontas area.

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Swiss Aviators Chart Lisbon to New York Flight

Map shows route three Swiss aviators will follow from Lisbon to New York. The fliers are Oscar Kaeser the pilot Kurt Luescher the mechanic and backer and Alfred Sean Nate ile heh le.

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