Busy sports week with fishing, shooting contests planned
The week features the Centennial fishing contest drawing Raleigh Countians to streams while Parkersburg hosts a slate match for postal shooters and Stltonsville hosts the Third Annual State Championship for small bore shooters. Prizes include a deodorant bottle. the Beckley Rifle and Pistol Club hopes for entries at the state meet.
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Hill Prince Cops American Derby Victory
Hill Prince, the 3-2 favorite, won the 1 1/4 mile American Derby in 1 21 5 with Eddie Arcaro riding. Calumet Farm's All Blue was second, Your Host third, and Theory fourth in a nine horse field at Washington Park.
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Tigers Hold Edge as Phils Lose Ground in Season Ticket Sale
Woodrow Wilson High School extends season ticket sale for home football games from 3 a.m. to 12 noon this week at the high school office. Principal C. G. Peregoy reported about 986 tickets were sold last week after sales began.
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Standings and results recap in early baseball season
American League standings show Detroit leading with 18 wins and 42 losses, Cleveland 76 46, New York 15 45, Boston 490 59, Washington 31 86. National League tables list Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Boston, St. Louis, New York, Chicago, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh with varied records. Yesterday’s scores include Cleveland 5 Philadelphia 4 and Detroit 8 Boston 6. Five 1945 Tigers veterans remain with the club: Hal Newhouser, Art Houtteman, Virgil Trucks, Dizzy Trout, and catcher Bob Swift.
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The Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 8-6 to pause Boston’s 11-game win streak as Bob Lemon of the Cleveland Indians notches his 20th win. Roy Campanella powers Brooklyn with three homers in a 7-5 victory over Cincinnati as the Phillies slip in the pennant race.
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Irish Mustangs To Meet In Four Game Series
SMU Athletic Director Matty Bell announced a four game football series with Notre Dame starting in 1953. The teams are scheduled to meet in South Bend in 1951 and will play in Dallas on December 4 1954 and in South Bend on September 24 1955. The 1956 game will be played in Dallas on September 23.
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Major League Box Scores Cleveland Philadelphia A
Historical box scores fragment shows limited reads for Cleveland and Philadelphia lines with pitchers Lopat Overmire and Murray. includes RBI details and player substitutions. Also includes an advertisement for HADACOL and a Chicago and Boston score section with multiple players noted.
State Champ in Mason Dixon Golf
West Virginia Amateur champion Nancy King of Wheeling was among late entries for the Mason and Dixon Women's Amateur Golf Championships at the Old White course. About 110 players entered the match play event with 36 holes in the title match set for next Friday.
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Houston Wins Little League World Series In One Hit Win
Houston Texas defeated Bridgeport Connecticut 2 to 1 in the Little League World Series final as pitcher Billy Martin threw a one hit game. He had a previous no hitter against Norton and another no hitter in the regional playoffs against San Diego.
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Television Network Arrives in Beckley Doors Open to TV Shows
Beckley residents can soon view famous national programs at home as WSAZ TV begins telecast from four networks in September. The schedule highlights Eddie Cantor, Philco Playhouse, Howdy Doody, Lone Ranger, Boxing and major sports plus news and entertainment. Installations offered by Beckley Music & Electric Co.
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