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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1943
Page
10
While the Great Barrett is on vacation this column is written by Roy Elkins. It does not necessarily follow that opinions expressed are endorsed by the Great Barrett who does not endorse opinions of anyone.
A Spokane Washington tale recalls Paul Strand, later a major leaguer, recounting a game with an inept village squire umpire. Strand pitched a fast ball over the plate as the squire missed strikes, muttering to not tinker with twists and letting the pitch go.
At Madison Square Garden under Tex Rickard June 6, 1928 marked the venue's only financial header. Gene Tunney faced Tom Heeney in Tunney's final title defense, drawing gross receipts of about $691,014. Tunney earned $525,000 and Heeney $100,000, with taxes, rental and expenses slicing the total, leaving Rickard with an approximate $200,000 loss as his first major setback.
Arnold Yost joins Bristol with another outfielder as replacements for two departed outfielders later in the month. Dick Wakefield is named to replace Charlie Keller on the American League All-Star roster for the game against the National stars next week. The Cardinals appear set for the event with eight St. Louis players on the roster, including Mort Cooper starting on the mound with brother Walker behind the plate and Dixie Walker starting in the outfield alongside Harry Walker, creating two brother pairs on the team.
The piece recalls Stanley Musial’s early career in the Mountain State and Piedmont leagues. Ollie Vanek claims he discovered Musial and teased him about someday reaching the majors. Red Martin, a local former Bengal, argued Musial’s future lay in hitting rather than pitching after an arm injury forced him from the mound.
The Brooklyn Eagle recalls Fresco Thompson mocking a young pitcher who balked on bases. The rookie claims he pitched for Amsterdam in a minor league and joked about not using bases, instead riding the train. The manager then asks the player his position, and he replies with a bent stance ready for anything.
The message urges support for defense bonds and stamps to back the war, claiming Uncle Sammy needs funding to contend with enemy forces and achieve victory. It frames selling bonds as a patriotic obligation and uses strong wartime rhetoric to rally public participation.
Askmenow owned by Hal Price Headley of Lexington Kentucky defeated the favored Mar-Kell by a neck in the $10,000 Arlington Matron handicap for fillies and mares. Mayya finished third as ten entered. The mile run completed in 1:38 1 5. Burgon Maid finished fourth. Wager payouts: Askmenow paid 12.60 to win, 4.40 to place, 3.20 to show. Mar-Kell paid 2.80 to place and 2.40 to show. Pomayya paid 4.00 to show.
The Rinky Dinks Stotesbury softball team forfeited a 9 0 loss yesterday afternoon to Crab Orchard, which sits second in the city league. Crab Orchard will face Stotesbury at 4:00 PM Monday at Woodrow Wilson Ballpark. Harper Road, fourth, meets Beaver, sixth, at 3:30 PM in the second game.
Amigo faces Raleigh Clippers at Ruby Field in Mullens in a Raleigh County Baseball League doubleheader. Johnny Kerzie will pitch for Amigo, on furlough from the army, against the Clippers. Last year Kerzie hurled a 16 inning 2-2 tie at Rum Park.
Elmer Riddle pitched the Cincinnati Reds to a 6 2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies before 3 208 fans. The Reds erupted for all runs in the sixth inning, chasing rookie Dick Conger after he walked two and allowed a string of hits including a triple. Conger lasted five innings, while Dale Mathewson finished the game.
Frankie Gustine, a versatile 23 year old with a history of injuries, is tipped for his best major league year with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Though primarily a second baseman, he has filled shortstop and other spots as needed, hitting over .300 while Frisch juggling the lineup. Gustine recalls a long run of injuries but says his hitting surge this year is due to no change in stance as managers rely on his steady fielding and hustle.
Cleveland loses to Washington 4 0 as Early Wynn gives four hits and Vern Kennedy allows one earned run amid four Cleveland errors. Boudreau suffers a left elbow contusion when struck before game action and is replaced by Russ Peters, jeopardizing his All Star bid.
Detroit loses 6 to 3 to Philadelphia behind Luman Harris who won his fifth straight. Bobby Estalla belted his sixth homer of the season, powering the Athletics past the Tigers as Philadelphia built a lead with three hit pitchers and timely blows.
New York Yankees win both games at Comiskey Park, 9 to 2 and 8 to 0, to banish a jinx and widen their lead over Detroit while dropping Chicago to fourth. Bonham and Wensloff win the nightcap as Dietrich suffers the loss in the opener after a Yankee surge in the seventh. Attendance 17,079.
The Associated Press reports the National League, led by Cardinals star Mort Cooper, is favored in the annual All Star Game at Shibe Park. Despite injuries and lineup shuffles, the senior circuit aims to upend the American League with top pitchers Spud Chandler and Wakefield among probable starters and a lineup heavy with Cardinals and Yankees standouts.
Dividend a five year old mare owned by Mrs B D Sewers won the Welliamstart purse at Hagerstown. About 000 spectators watched as Dividend led the five furlong race from start to finish in 1 02 2 A. The mare paid 5.30 3.20 4.00. Hopking C E Tabler’s Good colt was second with 11 0 and 5 70. His Shadow, owned by Mrs J B Bond, finished third and paid 7 80 for 2.
Frank Garske, an Army Air Forces trainee at the local school, skilled with bow and arrow, has entertained convalescents at a beach hospital by shooting apples from heads and turning wildlife into targets. A former national archer Howard Hills taught him, and Garske believes archery could aid jungle warfare for its silence and morale impact.
The City Softball league resumes with Beckley Hardware, the first-half champion, meeting Black Night at Woodrow Wilson ballpark at 7:30 pm. Elks club faces Wood Dell's in the nightcap as standings tighten after Beckley beat Moose 2-1 to close the first half.
The Dodgers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 23 to 6 after manager Leo Durocher suspended pitcher Bobo Newsom for three days. Newsom’s revolt sparked a pregame clash led by Arkie Vaughan. Durocher briefly lifted the suspension to field a nine-man lineup, with players eventually returning to the field ten minutes late.
St Louis lefty Pollet pitched a four hitter over Boston to earn his eighth win and his third consecutive shutout. The Cardinals defeated the Braves 1 0 as Pollet logged his 30th straight start without allowing an earned run.
Louis plans a world exhibition tour with boxing lessons and conditioning guidance. He will decide on returning to professional fighting after the war ends, based on war duration. On furlough, he expects to play in a Chicago golf tournament starting July 19.
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