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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1932
Page
3
Beckley Black Knights overcome a 4 0 deficit to defeat the Charleston Senators 6 5 in a three game series finale. Ken McNeil allowed the comeback as Groseclose powered five extra base hits and Sington Milner and Harris contributed key hits to secure the win.
Individual performances of Black Knight team members in hitting and pitching are reported along with team records through August 25. The document outlines players' averages and game results reflecting team status and season progress.
Beckley players Chiozza and Tyler led a high scoring duel as Charleston battled Beckley in a 6 to 5 contest. The series continues in Clarksburg and Beckley hosts a rematch with the Generals, with rosters featuring Johnson Longnecker and Mackey for Charleston and Milner Groseclose and Couto for Beckley.
Yesterday afternoon the Helen team defeated the Tams 8 to 3 in New River-Winding Gulf Coal Field league play. J Blake allowed three hits in seven innings while his teammates totaled 12 safeties against Gross and Shelor. Lore had three hits in four at bats, Saltz hit a fourth inning triple with bases loaded, and Blake fanned many batters as Helen won its 20th game of the season.
Washington dominates Detroit 8 to 5 as Gehringer Hayworth Rice Kuhel Myers drive in runs. Cronin Rhiel Reynolds Walker Kerr add hits and bases on balls keep Detroit with five left on. Crowder ups Crowler earns win over Hogsett who takes the loss. Umpires Owens and McGowan. Time 1 52.
The Yankees edged the Cleveland Indians 5 to 4 to complete a four game sweep. Babe Ruth sparked a late rally with a two base hit and an RBI in the seventh as New York overcame a 4-0 deficit. Earl Averill and Joe Vosmik drove in early runs for Cleveland before Ruth and Combs led the comeback.
Frederick H. Wilms of Pittsburgh won the Old White Half championship at Sulphur Springs West Virginia by defeating Elmore D. Hotchkiss Jr of Richmond 2 and 4. Wilms earns the Col James C Branch cup after being runner-up in three prior Old White events.
Cumberland wins 7 to 7 in a glitchy game with multiple batters contributing including Collins Hall Tart Madsen and Carrier. Luke Appling extends a concurrent hit streak for the White Sox as Carleton and Mungo split pitching duties in a separate context.
Gus Moreland of Dallas Texas captured the Western Amateur Championship and earned a Walker Cup spot by beating Ira Couch of Chicago 5 and 4. Moreland led from the sixth hole and sealed victory with three straight holes on the final back nine as Couch faltered on the greens.
The Coal Field League menu today features Scarbro versus Sprague at Sprague Park as Hinton Mullens battle for second place. Mains include Amigo, Summers, Beckley, Fireco and Tams with pitchers Wilkison Wise Gross Shelor and Toleron on duty as teams jostle for standings in a tight race toward the pennant.
Runs batted in Stripp two and Lopez two base hits for Stout and Wilson. Clincy Martin Cuccinello Collins four RBIs. Two base hits by Stripp and Wilson. Frinch Martin Collins. Sacrifices by Collins Finn. Stolen bases Lopez O Doul. Double plays Stout Reese to Collins Flowers to Collins. Ballawynge 6 Carleton 4.
California duo Ellsworth Vines and Keith Gledhill dethroned Wilmer Allison and Johnny van Ryn in the List national doubles final at Longwood Brookline Mass by straight sets 6 4 6 3 6 2 in 59 minutes. The champions led 7-0 6-3 in mixed as Palfrey and Perry defeated Jacobs and Perry.
Yesterday results include Cincinnati 2 Philadelphia 1 Chicago 6 5 New York 1 0 Pittsburgh 7 Boston 4 Brooklyn 8 St Louis 3 Brooklyn at St Louis today Pittsburgh at Cincinnati 2 New York at Chicago. Other games unchanged with several matchups listed for today.
Beasley led Beckley to a 6 5 win over Charleston while Clarksburg posted a 10 to 5 victory at Johnstown Cumberland slipped to 9 4 and Huntington trailed 4. The day’s results show tight finishes and regional matchups shaping standings.
Chicago, Aug 27 The Cubs beat the New York Giants 6 to 1 and 5 to 0 in a doubleheader. Burleigh Grimes and Bob Smith pitched well as Chicago increased its margin to seven games over Brooklyn. Kiki Cuyler hit a two run homer in the first inning of the opener, with Riggs Stephenson homering later in the game.
The schedule lists three matchups with Johnstown visiting Charleston, Beckley opposing Clarksburg, and Cumberland facing Huntington.
Norfolk residents Mrs. B L Bailey and Mrs. C J Corkrean joined guests of Mrs. Matt Radford for dinner. Virginia visitors Joel E Marshall Jeth reol Harris and S L Wood were with Mr. and Mrs. J L Wood. Several couples and individuals, including Miss Emma Lilly Beckley and Miss Lois Radford, were weekend and weekday guests at various local homes. A local golf miscue ended Ewing Omperoy’s Nashville city championship bid after an 87th hole mishap.
Phillies lose to Cincinnati with 8 baserunners and 3 left on, as Friberg 2 RBIs, Klein 2-base hit, Lombardi 3-base hit, and Fri herr Gratham Hendrick Sacrifices pace the Reds. Rhem takes loss as Rhein and J Elliott collect hits for Phila. Umpires Magerkurth Quigley. Time 1:29.
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