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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1937

Page

9

Kasik Expected To Be on Mound

The Williamson Colts and Beckley Bengals meet at RM II park for one of two final home games of the season Begin 8 o clock with Eddie Kasik likely starting for the Bengals The Bengals last won here 7 1 to clinch the pennant Bowles held Welch scoreless until Broskie broke the game open in the ninth Broskie drove in the winning run with a towering hit as Gardella Franklin Huffman led the attack for Beckley Welch pushed a late run but could not overtake the Bengals at the plate

Williamson Colts Beckley Bengals R M. I. Park Eddie Kasik Bengals Chunky Speed Merchant Welch Broskie Bowles Miners Bee Bengal Waite Franklin Huffman Gardella Beckley Abrhoa Singleton Davis Martin Ch Steinbeck Gorseyca Welch Abrhoa Mola Feo Belusak Ss Barr Arnzen Dt Mervar If Ogrin Broskie c Waite Peo Peteick Mervar Csscccves Cscvcveccivese

Major League Standings Amid Wednesday Results

National League results show Pittsburgh shutout Boston 6 0 while New York topped Chicago 8 7 and 4 2. St Louis beat Brooklyn 5 2 and 4 2 as Cincinnati Philadelphia game postponed by rain. Thursday schedule lists Weaver Lucas or Brandt vs Castleman Melton in Pittsburgh New York matchup.

Pittsburgh Boston New York Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia Weaver Lucas Brandt Castleman Melton Ryba Dean Passeau Mulcahy Derringer Frankhouse Carleton Fette

Sidelined matchups and scores across leagues

New York 10, Chicago 5. Detroit 10, Philadelphia 4. Cleveland 8, Boston 1. Boston 7, Cleveland 2. Washington 7, St. Louis 6. Philadelphia at Cleveland Rogers Ross? Gatehouse. Boston at Detroit Wilson Lawson. Washington at Chicago Weav er Kennedy. New York at St. Louis Gomez Knott.

New York Chicago Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland Boston Washington St. Louis Ross Gatehouse Wilson Lawson Weaver Kennedy Gomez Knott Chicago Boston

Johnstown Tops Akron Yankees in Seventh Inning Rally

The Associated Press reports Johnstown rallied for six runs in the seventh inning on three hits to beat Akron 11 to 6, clinching victory in the final game of the three of four game home series. Johnstown scored 11 runs on 12 hits while Akron managed six runs on 11 hits.

Associated Press

Snead second in Harry Vardon trophy race

Lighthorse Harry Cooper of Chicago leads the Harry Vardon memorial trophy standings as the top money winner. The PGA points system crowns the year’s leading player, with Cooper at 353 points, Sam Snead in second on 249, and Henry Picard third at 239.

Associated Press Boston Harry Cooper Chicago Harry Vardon Fred Corcoran P.G.A Cooper Sam Snead West Virginia

Batts Leaders Spark MLB Batting Race Update

Gabby Hartnett and Cecil Travis moved into top spots in the National and American Leagues with strong showings as Ducky Medwick lost ground and Charley Gehringer surged with four hits. Two tons of cement blocks bearing movie star prints were insured for 10,000 and shipped from Hollywood to Chicago to decorate a theatre.

Gabby "Artnett Cal Cecil Travis Senators Ducky Medwick Charley Gehringer Hartnett Ernie Lamardi Travis Lou Gehrig Joe DiMaggio Medwick Gehringer Medwick Cardinals Hollywood Chicago

One Major Upset Shakes National Amateur Golf Tourney

In Portland Oregon Ed Kingsley Murray Utah rallied to defeat T Suffern Tailor New York 2 and 1 in the second round advancing as a leading upset. Notable results include Ray Billows Poughkeepsie NY routing Roy Wiggins Portland 2 and 1 and defending champion Fischer Cincinnati beating Fred Clark Jr San Gabriel 5 and 4.

Associated Press Portland Ore Ed Kingsley Murray Utah T. Suffern Tailor New York Alderwood Country Club Rogers Kelly Los Angeles Tailor Reynolds Smith Dallas Texas Walter Emery Oklahoma City Ray Billows Poughkeepsie Roy Wiggins Billows Fischer Cincinnati Fred Clark Jr San Gabriel Calif Bill Holt Syracuse N. Y Arthur Doering Jr Chicago Chick Evans Joseph Lynch Boston T. S. Jamison Jr Greenburg Jamison Ken Rogers Army Airman Honolulu Paul Leslie Jefferson City Leslie

Postponed NFL All Stars at Philadelphia Friday Night

Muddy field from four days of rain forced the postponement of the Eastern All Stars versus the Philadelphia Eagles game in the National Football League. The game will be played Friday night. Dean Rose of Nevada Iowa is noted as a potential rival to mythical Paul Bunyan, dairy farming and mule driving included among his feats.

Associated Press Philadelphia All-Stars Philadelphia Eagles Dean Rose Nevada Paul Bunyan

Trapshoot Ends In Grand Mixup

More than 100000 targets were thrown at the grand American trapshoot in Vandalia Ohio with no clear AA winner. A stenographer error moved Charles Bogert of Sandusky Ohio to Class A, sparking a tie with Stanley Meadows. Bogert forfeited the Class A crown to Meadows, while Jones, Hiestand, and a fifth shooter faced a shootoff that ended by a coin flip leaving Hale C Jones as winner.

Associated Press Charles Bogert Sandusky, O Hale C. Jones Woodriver, Ir Bogert Stanley Meadows Des Moines Meadows Jones Joe Hiestand Hillsboro Joe

Mountain State League Yesterday's Results

Welch defeated Beckley 3 to 1 while Williamson was scheduled at Logan but rain halted play.

Mountain State League Welch Beckley Williamson Logan

Thursday Games Williamson at Beckley Welch at Logan

Williamson travels to Beckley while Welch visits Logan in Thursday high school basketball action. Williamson and Welch seek wins to improve regional standings against tough road tests.

Williamson Beckley Welch Logan

Budge And Mako Rally To Enter Third Round

In a Longwood Tennis Center match at Brookline Budge and Mako the defending champions in the National Doubles Tournament fought back to defeat Gardner Mulloy and Alfred Jarvis 6-1 3-6 3-6 6-1 6-1 to reach the third round along with several other seeded pairs. Baron Gottfried Von Cramm and Henner Henkel fell to Norman Bickel and Norbert Burgess in four sets as Bobby Riggs and Bernie Coghlan top fifth seeds beat G Patrick Hughes and Charles Hare in four. Bryan Grant and Wayne Sabin knocked out Nakano and Nishimura. Tsangin and Yamagishi beat Bobbitt and Guernset in five. Brugnon and Petra advanced, joining the advancing women led by Carolin Babcock and Mrs John Van Ryn who defeated Lurber and Taubele.

Johnny Goodman Omaha Donald McPhail Baltimore Ross Somerville Canada Evans Charles Finger Burlingame Calif Somerville Bob Servis Dayton Ohio Walker Harry Givan Seattle Fin Associated Press Brookline Mass Don Budge Gene Mako Longwood Budge Mako Gardner Mulloy Miami Alfred Jarvis Tenafly N. J Baron Gottfried von Cramm Henner Henkel G. Patrick Hughes Charles E. Hare England Bobby Riggs Bernie Coghlan Los Angeles Bryan Grant Atlanta Wayne Sabin Sumitaru Nakano Hideo Nishimura Gregory Tsangin New York Jiro Yamagishi Carolin Babcock John van Ryn Austin Tex Grace Lurber Norma Taubele

Fifty-Five In WWHS Practice Under Rainy Session

Fifty five candidates for the 1937 Flying Eagle football team trained at Woodrow Wilson field under Coach Jerome R. Van Meter. A heavy rain interrupted after an hour of drills as several uniformed prospects failed to report. Van Meter urged prompt attendance since the opener against Stoco is set for September 11 and school starts September 7. The coach warned a tough schedule with Stoco and Trap Hill and stressed hard work to cover expected absences.

Flying Eagle Woodrow Wilson Field Jerome R. van Meter van Meter Stoco Trap Hill Woodrow Wilson

Goldberg’s Name Left Off Pitt Roster

Frank Carver, Pitt athletic director, admitted he omitted Marshall Goldberg from Pitt’s 1937 football roster. He said he overlooked him while sending the roster to editors. Goldberg’s omission drew queries as editors sought to confirm the star’s status for the Rose Bowl era.

Associated Pittsburgh Marshall Goldberg Frank Carver University of Pittsburgh Carver Panther Pitt Goldberg

Legless Charles Zimmy Pursues Albany to New York Swim

Charles Zimmy began a non-stop 143 mile swim from Albany toward New York City entering the Hudson at Rhinebeck, nearing half-way last night. He planned to reach New York City by Saturday, but proposed relinquishing the attempt on a friend's suggestion.

Associated Press New York Charles Zimmy Albany New York City Rhinebeck

Rain Dims Morning Practice for Team Uniforms Stay

Rain spiked morning practice, reducing optimism for improved conditions this afternoon as players prepared to keep their uniforms this year.

Miller Selected Altoona Starter

Henry F Miller of Pittsburgh a veteran auto racing figure has been chosen to start the big championship meet at Altoona Speedway on Labor Day September 6. Promoters want all races to begin on time and Miller plans to enforce punctual starts. The entry list includes drivers from 24 states including California standout Johnny McDowell who aims for the top prize money in the event.

Associated Press Altoona Henry F. Miller Pittsburgh Altoona Speedway Miller California

Thieves Break Window At New York Bank Display Teapot Theft

Thieves shattered a bank window in New York and stole a teapot filled with pennies shown to promote thrift and bank safety. The incident highlights concerns about security at financial institutions and public exhibits.

New York

Senators Blank Portsmouth 9-0 in Baseball Drub

Charleston Senators were blanked 9 to 0 by Portsmouth despite outhitting the Reds. Portsmouth pitcher Jack Farmer, limited by a sore arm, allowed ten scattered hits while getting solid defensive support. Charleston catcher Scanlon left the game after a finger injury and was replaced by Tighe.

Associated Press Portsmouth Charleston Senators Reds Jack Farmer Scanlon Charleston Tighe

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