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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1950

Page

3

Indians Favored In Potential World Series Showdown

By Gayle Talbot the piece argues Cleveland leads the American League as the Phillies of the National League fade, with a predicted final clash against Detroit. It notes Lou Boudreau and Luke Easter boosting the Indians and compares veteran pitchers to Detroit’s young lineup ahead of a possible Sept 30 to Oct 1 showdown in Detroit Briggs Stadium.

Gayle Talbot Hugh Fullerton Jr New York Phillies Cleveland Lou Boudreau Tuesost Indians Luke Easter Flip Rosen Detroit Tigers Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Hal Newhouser Dizzy Trout Chicago Cubs Virgil Trucks Red Rolfe Trout Briggs Stadium Art Houtteman Bob Lemon Lemon Rosen Jim Hogan West Clevelands Yankees Red Sox

Physician Links Polio to Damaged Nerves Theory

A Washington doctor proposes that infantile paralysis requires a wound to nerve fibers for polio invasion. Dr. James G. Cumming links summer injury risk to higher polio prevalence and notes that virus transmission occurs after contact but before disease develops.

Frank Carey Associated Press Washington James G. Cumming Cumming

Giants Cooled Reds Win 2-1 Reported by Jack Hand

National League action feature the Giants dropping both ends of a doubleheader to the Reds as New York falls further in the standings. Gene Hermanski Gil Hodges and Billy Cox homered for Brooklyn while Don Newcombe struggled, and Preacher Roe preserved a late rally with key pitching. The Yankees needed late game defense as Cleveland edged St Louis in extra innings to stay in pursuit of the league leaders.

Black Sox Helen E. Schopfield Branch Arthur Anderson Art Anderson Bob Kelly Anderson Sox Tams Gene Her_tmanski Gil Hodges Billy Cox Ron Newcombe Dodgers Preacher Roe Roe Peate Dale Mitchell Don Mueller NEW York Yankees Ty Fumble Senators Nonnihit Fae Heynolds Cincinnati Chicago Sherry Robertson Kenny Raffensberger Gil Coan Cub Canni Ryan Cincy Phil Rizzuto Hudson Bobgrounder Ellis Kinder Pitts Red Sox Chapmn Stepins Berry and Holloway Doerr Detroit BR — Umpert Krellow Reese Olockman If Wahl Gitlow White RO — Gumpert Mueller Tipton c avBatts Kretlaw Robinsn Murray P Kinder Newcomb Uis SAN Athlon Elk Washinton Branca Daneee Philadelphia Offartuns Boston Otudon Toate Gatbert Calderon Brooklyn Scheib Hitchcock Fain Tip- Bistano Pena Meese Furlila Tan Jona iRtchcock Reynolds Erone Kasto BR — E Snider Mermanski Murray Scheib Shantz Ostski Hodges Campanetla Cox Newcombe Scheily Mey Ney Dark Thompson Ho — Murray Ae Hermantee’a Nekombe Merrima c Trwillgr Schelb Hermanski Ompson Hatton Borkwekii Lin WE — Murray King Collins Lockman Wristkel Ward Ger Kiszski Jeffcoat Rethusel Huntard Paparella Washington Combe Gilbert Ib—Adcock Hermaniski Prac Mserena J Hipeut Laden Madges Robericon Reet Staels Ritute Robinson Wi ' Fox Phonowy Wereieg Robertson Inosa Hotes Hippelyn Baker Ukell S — Johnson Bb—Jones Wweashi E Philley Wertaer BB — Hudson Re Spencer Fane Gut Pramesa McCrek Hudson Kennedy Spencer I Jane Wean Carregul S Erry U Sen Cincinnati Ninches Miley McKinley McGowan Gillsbry Ter- Bretion St. Louis Tievetina Wiliger Wyrostek Lenhrdt Terie Strowig Vavila Ormick Miarey Cumming

Louis Charles bout eyed as title on September night

New York reporters note Ezzard Charles, NBA-rated heavyweight champion, may challenge Joe Louis at Yankee Stadium on September 27. Early odds favored Louis to regain title, with Crews splitting gate shares 35 percent for Louis, 20 percent for Charles. Both managers confirmed talk with IBC officials and Eddie Eagan as NYSAC chair, with championship status to be decided in New York.

Associated Pres New York Ezzard Charles Hog Joe Louis Yankee Stadium Brown Louis Fonls Charles International Boxing Club Eddie Eagan New York State Athletic Commission Charles-Lee Savold Savold Louis- Charles

Haefner Sets Pace In Open With 63 In Baltimore

Clay Haefner of Charlotte opened the Eastern Open with a course record 63 at Mount Pleasant, four strokes ahead of Fred Haas Jr and Karl Stewart Jr. Haefner led the field, while names like Mangrum and Middlecoff posted 71s and 72s. The tournament will cut to 60 after 36 holes with Sunday’s 72-hole winner to be decided.

Associated Press Baltimore Clayston Haefner Charlotte N. C Haefner Spreedae Mount ‘Pleasant Che Spencer Elizabeth City N.C Fred Haas, Jr Claremont Calif Karl Stewart, Jr Dallas Texas Buck White Ormond Beach Fla John Palmer Badin Walter Roman Ficefner Snot Chandler Harper Portsmouth George Fazio Washington Laffoon Lawson Little

Baseball standings and schedules from major leagues

American and National League standings list Detroit Cleveland New York Boston Washington and St Louis. daily results Chicago Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh and New York games noted. Tomorrow’s schedule includes St Louis at Detroit Chicago at Cleveland New York at Philadelphia Washington at Boston. Also X-ray clinic announced in Fayetteville for Aug 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Detroit Cleveland New York Boston Washington Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Pollette Borowy Wight Wynn Raschi Brissie jSima Dobson Brooklys Tncinnati Pahn Erskine Cincinnati Amsdell Lanier Pittsburgh Queen Dubiel Esterday Brooklyn Fayetteville Fayette County

National Junior Golf Championship Nears Final Rounds

Eight hopefuls entered the quarterfinals of the National Junior Golf Championship in Ames Iowa, with Gay Brewer of Lexington Kentucky the top-ranked prospect. Bres of the upper and lower brackets saw Denny Bolster and Eddie Merrins advancing, while Phil Wiechman and Clayton Westin Alpert won key matches. the 36-hole rematch is set for Saturday.

Associated Press Ames U.S U.S.G.A Tam o'Shanter Kim Grady Cincinnati Roger Duan Los Angeles Denny Bolster Silver Spring Eddie Merrins Meridan Miss Phil Wiechman Chapmansville Iw. Va Clayton Westin

Hudson Male Sex Hormones Ad At Cohen Drug Co

An ad promotes Hudson Male Sex Hormones for men over 35 facing hormone deficiency and reduced happiness and earnings. It claims a 30 day supply at drugstores with a money back guarantee if not satisfied, directing readers to Cohen Drug Co at 322 Neville St.

Cohen Drug CO Hudson Neville ST

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