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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1943

Page

10

Sectional softball plans loom for Beckley tourney week

Final plans for the annual sectional softball tournament to be held in Beckley midweek were nearly complete. Co directors Howard Fillmer and Bill Barrett expect a strong field from Beckley, Huntington, Mount Hope and Oak Hill with games at Woodrow Wilson high school. Entries close Tuesday noon with a $10 fee. winners advance to the Charleston state meet.

Beckley Howard Fillmer Bill Barrett Hinton Mount Hope Oak Hill Charleston Bill Bess Woodrow Wilson High School Beckley Hardware and Elks Club Elkins Huntington Ellis Barrett Fillmer Fayette County

Rev Fred West Wins Tennis Meet

The Rev Fred West of Lynchburg Va defended his Blue Grass tournament singles title by defeating Rev Byron Wilkinson of Bluefield in straight sets 6 0 6 0 6 0. West, Virginia state champion, teamed with Ralph Johnson to win the doubles crown, beating Wilkinson and Willie Jones of Bluefield.

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Caldwell Stars In North South Game Overshadows Chambers

In Charleston coverage of the North South game, Mullens star Ray Caldwell outshone Huntington Central’s Bill Chambers. Caldwell scored twice, returned a 69 yard punt for a TD that was nullified, caught a pass for another score, and set up key plays while Dewey Romine earned praise for blocking. Supporting mentions note Hawley and Rogers eye WVU, with Frank Knight directing the event and a large crowd enjoying the display of military air power overhead.

Associated Press Charleston Bill Chambers Huntington Central Star Ray Caldiwell Daume Mullens Chambers Caldwell Henry King Huntington Advertiser Charlie Hylton Logan Banner Star of Frank Knight Bill Calvert East Bank Knight Dewey Romine Marsh Fork High Lyle Rich West Virginia Legs Hawley Rat Rogers Harry Rey Lee Ball Chuck Waters Bob Moran Charleston Association Dick Hudson Daily Mail Darnell Harless Gazette Duke Ridgely Fred Burns Huntington Charlie Hylton Logan Bill Jacobs Exsports Bill Navy Forrest Crane Eddie Long North-Southwave Lachley Field American Army Air Force Tribhute Doc Noyes Dunbar

North South All Star Game Draws Largest Charleston Crowd

The 10th annual North South high school all star classic at Laidley Field set attendance records with an estimated 11 000 plus fans. The South edged the North 25 20 as receipts reached 8640.29 with advance sales 4020.98. Proceeds fund war bonds and a sinking fund for perpetuation with equal shares to participating schools and the United Service Organizations.

Charleston Laidley Field M. C. Paterno Paterno United Service Organizations South

Pase Standings Pase Standings

The fragment notes standings and exercises a basic comment on letter frequency in English. It mentions the letter e as most common and implies a general language observation rather than a news item. No persons or organizations are clearly identified in the readable text.

high school grid teams begin football practice this week

Local high school athletes start drills this week at Beex ley and other towns. Oak Hill Red Devils begin a 10 day Gauley river camp with equipment issuance and early sessions. Berkeley lettermen meet at 10 am to receive gear, while other districts plan two a day sessions and midweek scrimmages as coaches announce schedules.

Attletes Beexley Oak Hill Red Devils Gauley Berkley Flying Eagles Armors Hinton Stanley Hufman

Ray Bailey Leads Club Championship Medalist Title

Ray Bailey claimed medalist honors with a 75 in the Club Championship qualifying at Black Knight Country Club. Pairings released for first round include Bailey facing Paul Payne, Fiegley against White, and other matches across three flight sections with finals set for Labor Day. semi finals span September 2 to 4.

Black Knight Country Ray Bailey Paul Payne PW. Fiegley C. P. White D. S. Snyder J. W. Bolen A. K. Canterbury J. J. Monroe E. M. DesRocher E. E. Tamkin S.C. Catron M. Turner H. M Fovett C. L. Bibb Bob Yaple I. G. Lilly W. F P. Hiner

Boston Defeats Reds 3-2 In Last Game Of Series

The Associated Press reports Boston Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds 3 to 2. Pitcher Nate Andrews earned his tenth win, allowing five hits including Ray Mueller's seventh homer. Red starter Bucky Walters went the distance in a complete game. Mueller homered in the eighth for Cincinnati.

Associated Press Boston Nate Andrews Boson Braves Cincinnati Reds Andrews Ray Muellers Bert Haas Bucky Walters Reds Cincinnati Mueller Keansatl Hiktun Sakk Abiey Oh Cincinnath Rata Ballet Dice Haas MieMag Ryan Waranan Marshall Tryan Ftinan Foot Merino Mueller Mallre Heliostas

Lillybrook Stars to Meet Hemphill Negro Team Today

The Lillybrook Stars face Hemphill Negro baseball in a two game set at Winding Gulf Park this afternoon at 2 30. Lillybrook has added new players recently. Last Sunday they lost to the North arena Clippers by an unspecified score.

Lillybrook Stars Hemphill Winding Gulf Park Stars North Arena Clippers

South Spills North in charity game at Laidley Field

In Charleston WV Laidley Field drew about 19000 for the annual West Virginia charity high school all star game. South quarterback Bill Chambers connected with Ray Caldwell and Jack Lowe as the South built a 25-7 lead, then held off a late North rally led by Kemper and Jo chum to secure the win.

Associated Press Charleston Bill Chambers Teito Laidley Field Chambers Jack Lowe Ray Caldwell Mullens Smuth Muntington Kemper Clarksburg W-T Bud Leu Martinsville Tom Jochum Wheeling

Ingram Named Mullens Coach Over Lacy Departure

Lester Ingram was selected as Mullens high school's football coach by the Wyoming county board of education on Tuesday night, replacing Lacy who leaves for active service. Principal Charles Stewart announced the appointment, noting Ingram’s long tenure at Epperly and prior coaching in Davis & Elkins collegiate circles. Drills at Mullens are expected to start within days, with a formal timetable to be announced soon. The Rebels' football schedule remains incomplete as Blawart aims to finalize it by month’s end. Total farm income reached a national high of 16 177 000 000 dollars.

Mount Hope Bud Jennings Mustang AL Mullens Lester Inera Fletcher Arritt Fayettevile High School Lester Ingram Collins High School Epperly Mullens High School Ceri! Lacy Wyome Auge County Board of Education Charles Stewart Lacy Ingram Epplery Shool Cam Rebels Blawart

Amigo in Run for First as Raleigh-Amigo Clash Looms

Amigo holds 20 wins against 3 losses and faces Raleigh Bees at R. M. I. in a bid to seal the league’s top spot. Summerlee and Kopperston meet in a pivotal double header, with Summerlee needing one win to stay in playoff contention. Page visits Monteval in the lone other league game as standings tighten toward post-season play.

Summerlee Kapperston Amigo Raleigh Page Montcval Kapsgerston Wyoming County Kopperston Summerteen Raleigh-Amigo Amigo Fighting Ball Club Raleigh Bees Chief Conner Sy. Mullens Buford “Taylor Lacy Hight Monteoal Montcoal Combine Coal River Crew Helen Fayette County Gus Gugns Dewey Miamstay Charles Amifo Helen Viesreee Monteval Seeeevees

White Sox Walk Off Senators 5 4 in Ninth

Wally Moses singled driving Vince Castino home from second with two out in the ninth to salvage Chicago’s final game of the Washington series, 5 4, after dropping three of the first four games. The note also mentions St Louis and Boston score snippets from a packed game slate.

Associated Press Chicago Wally Moses Vince Castino White Sox Washington Yegiwat Ayindean Malzberger Basel Lare Seen Geretare Bat Vannea Arly de Wampyaads Malizborger Careasdiel

Softball Schedule May Be Changed in City League

The city softball league plans two tomorrow games as scheduled with two postponed from August 5. Thursday games may shift to Wednesday or later. a definite update will come Tuesday. Hardware versus Moose opens Tuesday. Remeco faces Black Knight. Maose overtook Black Knight last Thursday to take first while ETI falda irae remains distant.

Hase Norrow Hardware Remeco Elks Black Knight Moose- Hardware Remeca Maose

Rinky Dinks Husthng Morons Lose Half Title To Crash Orchard

The Husthng Morons fell short in the second half championship as Crash Orchard won 7-1 behind Genius pitching. May-offs will align with City League championship dates. lineups listed show strong performances and team movements from yesterday’s game.

Husthng Morons Crash Orchard Gig Willin Teatva Tor Parikh Alevine Gilles Atvien Atvien Basegentientry and WH Struck Nuteete Gearty 4 By Muccattan 1, By Mrading Gentry Meade Wotaenuth Buphanan Meadows Chandler

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