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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1947

Page

4

Fragile Whiffs Eight Batsmen in Upset of Eccles

Helen defeats Eccles 5 to 4 in a thriller on Eccles home diamond. Fragile earned his eighth win, striking out eight batters and scattering 11 hits, with Robert Scott making a sensational leaping catch to preserve the decision. Ed Kasik sparked a late rally with a triple, followed by a key error and a winning single by Farmer for Helen.

Lefty Frank Fragile Helen James Harper Eccles Fragile Ed Kasik Mills John Hancock Robert Scott John Scott White Scott Kasik Stanley Farmer Helen Abhoaj Scarafina Oij Hanek Jy Scott McGraw Bragg Toney c Herron Harper J. Scott Hancock Heron E—Scott B. Hancock Lasik Rbi J. Hancock B. Scott J.scott Toney I. Scott S— Kasik R. Scott So—Harper Eteles U— R. Hancock Stone

Moylan Upsets Favored Mulloy To Win Spring Lake Title

Eddie Moylan of San Francisco shocked top players by defeating second seed Gardnar Mulloy of Coral Gables Florida in the Spring Lake Invitation singles final. Moylan, ranked ninth nationally, won 6-4 8-10 6-3 5-7 8-6 to claim his first major title after earlier ousting Frank Parker in the semifinals.

Associated Press Spring Lake N. J Eddie Moylan San Francisco Moylan Gardnar Mulloy Coral Gables Fla Trenton Frank Parker

Major League Baseball Standings Leaders Summary

National League leaders include Walker of Philadelphia batting .341 and runs leader Mize of New York with 73. Cooper of New York leads RBIs at 69, while Baumholtz of Cincinnati has 177 hits. Slaughter of St Louis tops doubles with 19 and Walker tied for triples with Schoendienst and Musial at 6. Mize also holds second home run mark with 2. Robinson of Brooklyn leads stolen bases with 13 and Blackwell of Cincinnati tops strikeouts at 103. Munger of St Louis has the best pitching with 81 wins and an .889 winning percentage. American League leaders show Boudreau of Cleveland batting .345 and Williams of Boston with 61 runs, DiMaggio of New York with 97 hits, Mullin of Detroit with 23 doubles, Philley of Chicago with 8 triples, Williams of Boston and Gordon of Cleveland tied for 15 home runs, Dillinger of St Louis with 23 stolen bases, and Newhouser of Detroit and Feller of Cleveland with 111 strikeouts. Shea of New York leads the pitching with an 11-2 record and .846.

Associated Press National League Walker Philadelphia Mize New York Cooper Baumholtz Cincinnati Slaughter St. Louis Schoendienst Musial Robinson Brooklyn Blackwell Fpitching Munger Boudreau Cleveland Williams Boston DiMaggio Mullin Detroit Philley Chicago Gordon Dillinger Newhouser Detroi Feller Shea McGowan Grieve Jones Pitsburgh Wiedma I Rigney Russell OsKery Ereinne Gustine Lombrdte Washington Inert al Thomton Ct Coopr Haemner Evans Fannin and Westlake Marshall Moss Bidwrth JiGordon Klutz Lohrke Ostermir Ayers P Moimag Gearhart Pesky Ss MfenWl Beggs Olte's Oikb Witek Bo Whams If Blattner Ayers Ghegan Trinkle Sth. Parish Harder Kerr Sth. Éuber Wietelman Gustine Ston Kinet Lulz Thomson Zardon Rigney Metkovich Mitchell Robin- Sistine Wigteun Aand Fuss Bat Edwards Cooper Hleney Mire Weteimat Mather Fee Panells Keltner Gor- Kerr Broadworth Green Boudreauberg Pittsburgh Conway Covinson Ostermueller Dorish Auber Cowper Zuber Beugs Crinkle Balk M. Cooper Passarella Mckinley Boyer Magerkurth Ballanfant Stewart Henline Sesse Sonon Murphy Klinger Roe Strinceview Howell Partee Tebbetts Gromek Elie- Jansen Lombardi Man Lopez Cinelatath Amer Ss Berrae Fikoly Lam'non Hetki Maltzberger Cincinnat New York Velle Stooklyn Chicasa Stirnweiss Lindell McQuinn Sis King Errors Haas Baumholtz o_ ‘Y- Johnsen Berra Rizzuto Bates Appling Wright Stanky Sac Johnson Fries — Walker Jorgensen Baker Robin Henrich Son Stolenhas Lindell Peterson Mrautt Strikenuls Peterson Zula Gngwssom Dases Halls— Newsom Haynes Newsom Maulberger Gebrain Ferry Raschi Pane Ty Reynolds Houk Harrist Caldwell Smith Tresh. Palladslahla Ol Lake Ss Joost Ss Fain Mayo Drift Wakef Feld Adelphia Schef Trucks Scheld Sarella Summers Hurley Jack Hand New York Yankee Boston Red Sox Bucky Harris Yankee Frank Shea Tigers Red Sox Yankees John McGraw Giants

Expert to Demonstrate Howe Rupture Method in Beckley

Indianapolis medical expert, ex Army Medical Corps, will demonstrate the Howe rupture method at Beckley Hotel on Thursday July 17 from 2 to 6 PM. The method claims rapid closure of openings regardless of rupture size, allows return to work the same day, and features a waterproof, sanitary shield that is heat-mmolded for a perfect fit. Interested attendees may contact P.O. Box 5234 E Richigan St Gration Indianapolis Ind for details.

Indianapolis U. S. Army Medical Corps Beckley Hotel Beckley Mel Rowe Howe Mallingadérens P.O E. Richigan Ind

Kuklish Brothers Bat G. Rogers to Victory

The Kuklish brothers Joe and Mike star on offense as Glen Rogers powers Sprague in a 11 to 1 win on the Wyoming diamond. Mike drives in three runs with a homer and two doubles while Joe adds a double and two singles as Sprague suffers a lopsided defeat.

AP News Harry Walker Philadelphia Phillie Kuklish Brothers G. Rogers Joe and Mike Raleigh County Glen Rogers Sprague Wyoming Mike Kuklish Brother Joe Lubich Bob Williams Woods Assaul Rogar Sprague Abhoard Rogers Trump Balley Db Belfore Cf Kukilsh H. Rogar B. Woods Piotrowskiss Belfore Bailey Kuklish Tabor M. Kuklish Cook Bowyer EH. Rogar J. Kuklish Free RBI Aailey Tabor Bate Jev Vines. Bowyer Hoff Wood Ragar Piotrowski iWood Wood LB Sprague Davis and Lacy

Ezzard Favored To Top Fitzie In 10 Round Clash At Crosley

Ezzard Charles weighing about 175 pounds seeks another recognition in Joe Louis territory tonight by facing Hilton Fitzie Fitzpatrick in a 10 round bout at Crosley Field. Charles is unbeaten in 15 fights since Army discharge, while Fitzpatrick holds reach and height advantages and fought from Los Angeles. In Chicago, Tony Zale and Rocky Graziano tune for their 15 round title bout with light workouts as Zale claims top form and a 7-4 favorite status heading into the match.

Associated Press Cincinnati Ezzard Charles Joe Louis Hilton (Fitzie) Fitzpatrick Los Angeles Crosley Field Charles Coneties Fitzpatrick Chicago Tony Zale Rocky Graziano Brooklyn Zale Trainin Graziano

Boxing Thriller Sparks Zale Graziano Rematch Talk

The AP notes a brutal Zale vs Graziano bout that stunned press rows and audiences with a late knockout. It hints at a possible Chicago rematch while mentioning Mel Ott guarding players during spring training and Billy McCarney nearing 75 as he travels for fight coverage.

Associated Press New York Tony Zale Rocky Graziano Zale Tony Rocky Graziano Chicago Giant Mel Ott Mel Billy McCarney Fight Mob Billy Ray Hill

Suburban Series Boosted by Box Score Bombs and Pitchers

The chaotic boxscore fragment ties McGowan Grieve and Jones to a doubleheader clash between Pittsburgh and New York with messy line details. It references multiple games, players, and positions across Boston Cleveland and Chicago matchups, noting scores, errors, and pitching appearances in a busy sports roundup.

Hogan Demaret Win Inverness Four Ball Championship

Benny Hogan and Jimmy Demaret won the Inverness Invitational four ball title for the third time in seven years and second in a row. They claimed the $3,000 top prize plus $250 for 43 birdies and four Eagles across the 126 holes in seven matches. The All-Star field totaled 322 birdies and eight eagles in a record scoring spree.

Associated Press Toleno O Benny Hogan Jimmy Demaret Inverness Miami

Even Newsom Can Win With Support From the Yankees

Fourteen straight New York Yankee wins scramble the American League race as Detroit and Boston fall back. Bobo Newsom shines for the Yankees with a 10-3 win over Chicago after a waiver move, while Raschi returns. Indians sweep, Browns rally, Dodgers stay strong as Braves near lead. Pirates and Giants split at Forbes Field.

Harris Bobo Newsom Washington Vic Raschi Portland Newsom Chicago Bobo Jay Haynes Haynes Rudy York

Dressen Seeks Triple Crown With Yankees in 1950s

New York coach Chuck Dressen, era in Yankees, aims to join rare club by serving on a pennant winner. He previously played for the 1933 New York Giants and coached the 1941 Brooklyn Dodgers, now back with the Yankees seeking a third flag association.

Associated Press New York Chuck Dressen New York Yankee Dressen New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Yanks

Pinecrest and Beaver face off with projections and games

Amateur standings show Pinecrest at AGT Beaver with projections for a Thursday game. Elks meet Universal while Grant's face Moose with umpires listed. Junior League and college matchups noted with multiple pairings and venues such as Winding Gulf Sophia Black Knight and Keatley's schedule across Wednesday to Friday.

Pinecrest S.cecys AGT Beaver Eccusyere Chevrolet Pinecrest Chevennet Elks Bemec Universal Moose Cromer-Sparacino Bemecn Stanaford College Grant's Harless-Underwood L Vet Amizo Ceeeees Keatley’s Sophia Esvees Black Knight Welpn Oye Winding Gulf Keatley Amigo Keatley's Helen Black Kalent Big Slick Tams Meatley’s

Amigo Shorter Helps Seal Sixth Victory Behind Strong Pitching

Shorter’s jet propelled fastball stifled Mullens as Amigo won 6 2 in a game where Hight and Rash each fueled the offense with doubles and a triple. Castanon and Rogers joined the run spree in a fourth inning rally, while Mullens failed to respond despite several scoring threats. The win improves Amigo to 12-7 on the season and highlights Shorter’s sixth victory against two losses.

Big Albert Shorter Whiff Mullens Amigo Amigo Diamond Dacy Hight Rash Shorter Williams Hight Ben Lewis D. Phillips Castanon Rogers Platter Hall Mullins Cuthbert Grose S. Phillips Bob Lewis Mullens Ab Phillips St Milins Caldwell D. Philips Goodian D'Mulins B. Mullins R—S. Philli Casanon D. Mullins RBI S. Mullins S. Philips DE Mulling Goodman Cromer Reynolds

Autopsy Planned in Ring Death

Los Angeles authorities scheduled an autopsy today on Benny Cleveland a 21 year old Navajo bantamweight boxer from Window Rock Arizona who died Saturday eighteen hours after a bout at Hollywood Legion Stadium. Coroner Ben H Brown said an inquest might be called since he died after a brain hemorrhage and failed to regain consciousness following surgery.

Associated Press Los Angeles Benny Cleveland Hollywood Legion Stadium Cleveland Window Rock Ariz United States Ben H. Brown

Bottman Shuts Down Kopperston In Upset Victory

Sophia Bottman defeats Kopperston 6-4 in a home run derby style upset. Bottman fanned six, drove in two with a triple, and scored once, overpowering Kopperston despite two earlier rough starts. Patrick, Burkett, and Penning also contributed runs for Sophia as Bottman earned the win.

George Bottman Armed Forces Kopperston Sophia Bobbles Bottman Botman H. Boschell Smith Balted H. Boschel Patrick Burkett Penningston Mankin Sparks Wiseman Pate E—Patrick Tipper Bent Rbi Wills Aledkman Pennington S—Patrick SB —Christian Boschell

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