This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1944
Page
4
The piece surveys President Roosevelt's bid for a fourth term, arguing his enduring popularity and large soldier and government payroll vote will propel him to victory. It also notes satirical takes on rival figures and local anecdotes about the dog catcher controversy in Beckley plus brief notes on military assignments and college postings.
The Brooklyn Dodgers suffer their 14th straight defeat as they fall 8-5 to the Boston Braves before 2,353 fans in Boston. Nate Andrews allowed six hits and the Dodgers were shut out 2-0 until the eighth inning. Boston tied it with a three run homer by Chuck Workman and added four more runs in the eighth. Dixie Walker ended his 0-for-21 skid with a sixth homer of the year in the ninth.
Cleveland powered to a 13 to 2 victory over the St Louis Browns as Ed Klieman scattered eight singles and held the league leaders in check. Pat Seerey Roy Cullenbine and Ray Mack led the offense with a homer double and four runs, two doubles, and a triple respectively. Seerey drove in four, Cullenbine four, and Mack totaled three extra base hits in the rout.
The American League results show Detroit 4 Chicago 5 and Cleveland 13 St Louis 2. New York 9 Boston 2. The National League games include New York 1 Philadelphia 6 and Chicago 4 Pittsburgh 3 with Boston 6 Brooklyn 3.
Detroit gains 8 2 win in nightcap after 5 4 defeat in opener as Rick Wakefield belts homer and collects three other hits. Gordon Maltzberger earns win in opener while Hal Newhouser falters. Thurman Tucker benched after one hit in 35 at bats.
American League matchups include St Louis at Cleveland with Kramer and Sliger Jr. or Galehoncero in the rotation. Philadelphia at Washington with WE and Newsour or Flares, plus Haefnerite and Bestot at New York. National League features Brooklyn at Boston with Greig and McLish and Savery. New York at Philadelphia Aren and Seward. Pittsburgh at Chicago Sewell and Butcher. Cincinnati at St Louis with Gumbert and Donnelly.
In a Philadelphia doubleheader, the Phillies won 3-1 to take game one while the Giants took game two 6-1 before 7,835 attendees. Pitcher Jack Brewer, back from the navy, started for New York and held the Phillies to five hits in the nightcap, with Ulysses Lupien homering to spoil the shutout. Mel Ott, Johnny Rucker and Phil Weintraub hit triples for the Giants as five of nine hits went for extra bases.
In Brooklyn Dixie Walker, the major league batting leader and popular choice, explains a swing improvement after switching to a Chick Hafey model bat with a longer handle and heavier weight. He notes the 37 ounce bat sparked a streak after months of struggle and credits the change for better contact.
Sacramento California Joe O Neil president of the Sacramento baseball club announced today that the club directors have worked to raise eight two thousand five hundred and a major league pitcher for Clem Dreiser werd left handed hurler
Clippers led by Harry Kincannon host the Virginia State Liners at RMI Park this afternoon at 2 30. Grover Lewis aims to avenge last Sunday's loss as Okes Gore returns to the lineup with either Mason or Julius starting on the hill.
The weatherman grants fishing clearance as streams in the Hin ton area are reported in good shape for bass. Greenbrier and New rivers are in perfect condition while Guyandotte and Clear Fork are ready for weekend fishing, with Greenbrier running very low.
Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh 4 to 3 at home as Paul Derringer earned relief duty and Charlie Grimm was ejected for arguing. The Cubs climbed to sixth, trailing the Pirates early but taking control with an 8-hit attack and key RBIs.
Coaches of the North and South football squads plan for the 11th annual charity game at Laidley Field August 18. Training starts August 6 at Fort Lee with staff from Princeton, Oak Hill, Minton and Charleston aiding. Proceeds support USC and participating schools as top players are drawn from across the state.
Farragut Idaho sees a rare reunion of baseball infielders Dick Bartell and Glenn Wright. Bartell, 36, now an Apprentice Seaman, and Wright, a quartermaster, serve in Navy training roles while continuing to reflect on their major league careers with the Pirates Giants Tigers and Cubs. Bartell lifetime .284 hitter with three world series appearances and Wright, a former Yankee farm leader and World Series participant in 1936 37 and 1940, both contemplate future plans as Uncle Sam drills continue.
Helen Kopperston and Montcoal will be idle today as a planned doubleheader between Helen and Kopperston was canceled by the Wyom ing county team manager and attempts to reschedule with Montcoal failed.
Chicago contractor John Marsh saw his colt Free For All dominate the six furlongs at Arlington Park for a $61,425 Futurity win. Jockey Otto Grohl steered the two year old son of Questionnaire to a two and a half length victory over Sir Bim with Spartan Noble third as Flood Town faded after sprinting to the early lead.
The New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 9 to 7 before 8 745 fans, closing to 1.5 games behind the St. Louis Browns. Herschel Martin hit two homers driving in five, and Milosevich, Stirnweiss, and Finney contributed RBIs as New York outhit Boston 9 to 7.
The clipping lists standout players and teams with home run marks and RBIs from both American and National leagues. Giants, Red Sox, Browns, Cubs, Dodgers, Cardinals, Athletics, and Indians appear with names like Weintraub Doerr Fox Treker Nicholson Walker Ku s kt Johnson Hayes and M Nichol son. It notes counts such as 52 home runs for some players and 50 52 12 RBI totals, reflecting top hitters and team standings.
Virginia's 1944 football team will be coached by Frank Murray who arrives from Marquette with a coaching staff likely including Gus Tebell and Ralph Heikkinen. The Cavaliers rely on the T formation and will field a largely new squad with only three veterans from last season. The squad will include navy V-12 trainees and civilians, with turnover expected midseason as examinations occur.
The 12th annual Blue-Grass tennis tournament will run August 4 6 at Bluefield Country Club and Bluefield College courts with events in men's singles and doubles. Defending champion Dr Fred West of Lynchburg Va and partner Ralph Johnson are favored to repeat. A new Novice division is added with war bond prizes for winners and runners-up.
A Buffalo druggist created an ointment that gave cooling soothing astringent relief from itching and smarting piles. It became a favorite in thousands of homes and is sold in boxes or 60 tubes with applicator. Money back if not delighted.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.