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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1946

Page

3

Moose And Elks Win In Softball League

The Oak Hill Saints meet City Softball League All Stars on July 23 after a rainout. Lineups include Beckley Hardware and Moose players with changes since half season start. Moose added pitcher Dick Morland and Carl West while Frank Fragile becomes Beckley Hardware manager.

Moose and Elks Oak Hill Saints City Softball League Saints Hank” Basham Oak Hill City Beckley Charley Karbonit Beckley Hardware Kenneth Gross Beaver Smoky” Lacé Richmond Cleaners Pete Lubich Benny Kelly Ellis Doc" Keaton Universal Supply Buzz" Bowyer Moose Robert Scott Bill Scott Bill Stanley Elks Bill Hancock John Hancock Ted Darby Scotty Cuthbert Universal Frank Fragile Hardware John Scott Keith Evans Joe Davies Craig Quesnberry Richmond Curtis Mills Frank Meadows Jack Moore Moose Ring The Dick Morland Carl West Morland West Kanawha Valley Dawes Charleston

Witte Leads Stars In 4 2 All Star Win Over Indianapolis

Jerry Witte of Toledo slugged three homers to spark the American Association All Stars past Indianapolis 4 to 2 in the 11th annual game. The Stars extended their series win streak over the league’s July Fourth leaders to six and remain undefeated in 11 games since the series began in 1934. The event drew 18 of 20 selected All Stars into the lineup amid a 1934 era headlines full of names and scores.

Indianapolis Jerry Witte Toledo Stars Ieader Association Baseball Whiies

Running A Strong Third As Brooks Cardinals Lose

Brooklyn's slump and the Cardinals struggles against the Phillies keep the door open for the Cubs. Chicago beat the Braves 10-0 as Bob Chipman notched a six hit shutout in his first win in over a month. Ron Northey and Andy Seminick provided the heroics for Philadelphia in a 10-1 win over St Louis.

Brooks Cardinals Jack Hand Associated Press Brooklyn Phillies Chicago Cubs Dodgers Ford Frick Cubs Bruins St. Louis Red Birds Braves Bob Chipman Chicago St. Louis Ron Northey Andy Seminick Oscar Judd Charlie Schanz Dick Mulligan

Legion Junior Nine Faces State Semi Final After Big Win

American Legion Post 32 junior baseball team hammered Hinton 31 to 3 to advance toward the state semi finals. The Elk Kanawha of South Charleston versus Williamson series winner will move on, with Williamson taking the opener 12 to 3 and game three set for Saturday if needed in Charleston.

Buckley- Hinton American Legion Beckely Williamson Ele Tens South Charleson Summers County Beckley American Legion Post Hinton Elk-Kanawha of South Charleston Charleston Darrell Glenn Ashworth Glenn Ray Sutphin Junior Lickti Ter Maryland Charlie Lewis Stotesbury Sutphin Ashworth

Eyes On Bulla In Victory National Golf Meet

Chicago golfer Bulla shines with a 67 in a deep field at Medinah amid a pro am and senior titles event. McNeish drives in decisive runs for Beckley as semi finals shape up for a three game series before August 5.

Eyes On Bulla Victory National Associated Press Chicago Jobiiny Bulla

Sophia Tams Tilt Tops In Jr Loop

Raleigh County Junior League action today features Sophia Tams at Affinity against Big Stick and Tams with manager Blackburn's Little Majors in a key second place showdown. Sophia seeks revenge after a 3 3 record marred by two losses from ineligible players. Expected pitching includes Bill Caudill for the Majors and Edgar Richards for Sophia. Coal City leads the league with Waddell and Stoco High stars backing up, as Affinity faces Fifth Place and Big Stick meets Wasel Chalk’s outfit.

Raleigh County Affinity Big Stick Tams Sophia Franklin Blackburn Mark Twain High Bill Caudill Edgar Richards

Cisowski Leading Army Golf Meet Title

U S Army golfers from seven commands compete in the European theater championship at St. Cloud. Pvt. Matthew Cisowski of Glenwood Iowa leads after two rounds with an 158 total, aided by an 80 in the third round. Closest rival is Pvt. Bil Harkins of San Antonio with 160, while St Joseph Noviello, Lieut. Allen Whaling, and Sgt. Loyal Loving vie for third.

Associated Press Paris U. S. Army St. Cloud Mathew Cisowski Glenwood Glenwood Country Club Pvt Bil Harkins San Antonio Tex St. Joseph Noviello New York Lieut Allen Whaling Cincinnati Sgt Loyal Loving White Sulphur Springs W. Va

Lions To Honor Mack and Boudreau at National Convention

Connie Mack 83, owner of the last place Philadelphia Athletics, will receive the 1946 Lions International sportsmanship award during the convention in Philadelphia. Lou Boudreau, Indians manager, will also be honored as an honorary Seminole chief by the Florida delegation.

Associated Press Washington New York Yankees Clark Griffith Washington Senators Philadelphia Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Lions International Mack Shibe Park Cleveland Indians Lions Lou Boudreau Indians Florida

Army hampered by player shortages threatens season

West Point notes Earl Blaik faces a lack of experienced players as Army football struggles with four tackles lost three ends gone and only one experienced quarterback in Arnold Tucker. The coach laments absence of standout names in both varsity and freshman ranks while Notre Dame Michigan Penn Duke and Navy loom as would be rivals. Folio resigns from coaching post at Washington Irving High School and North team duties.

Associated Press West Point N.Y Earl Blaik Army Blaik Notre Dame Michigan Penn Duke Navy Arnold Tucker Folio Clarksburg Tony Folio Washington Irving High School

Mrs. J Sheldon Trump Sets Golf Course Record

Mrs. J Sheldon Trump shot a par 80 to break the White Oak Country Club women’s course record in Oak Hill. She played in a foursome with Mrs. B C Burnside, C D White, and Mrs. Trump. The previous 82 was held by Mrs. J M MacConley of Mount Hope for seven or eight years.

J. Sheldon Trump White Oak Country Club Oak Hi B. C. Burnside C.D. White J. S. Trump Trump Oak Hu J. M. MacConley Mount Hope

Horseshoe Tourney Enters Second Round Plays Today

The Raleigh Register reports second round action in the Raleigh County Horseshoe Tournament. In doubles quarterfinals Fred Frisk and Mike Vickers meet Ed ise and Glenn Ashworth, Ralph Haught and W J Jennings face Ray and Paris Sutphin, with winners advancing to semi finals and the final for the championship. Singles second round includes Johnny Rogers and Garland Baker, Darrell Ashworth vs Ralph Haughl, Glenn Ashworth vs Gilmer Ayers, Herbert Wills vs Edsel Ashworth, Buck Carney vs Fred Frisk, and Mike Vickers vs Paris Sutphin.

Raleigh County Fred Frisk Mike Vickers Mt. Hope Edise Glenn Ashworth Ralph Haught W. J Bud" Jensnings Ray Paris Sutphin L. M. Dawson Harvey Richmond Frisk-Vickers — Ashworth Charlie Placidi Paul Bowers Haught-Jennings Sutphin Johnny Rogrers Garland P. Baker Darrell Ashworth Ralph Haughl Gilmer Ayers Herbert Wills Edsel Ashworth Buck Carney Tom Winner

Spokane veteran wins first prize in two week contest

Curt Bolton, a 27 year old Spokane war veteran, yesterday captured the top prize of $5,000 a airplane on the third day of the two week contest. The Round Table Board of Directors, sponsor of many costly Bags, added $5,000 more for another airplane even though the prize list still listed a $3,000 town sedan and several cash prizes.

Curt Bolton Round Table Board of Directors

Carnera Plans United States Tour After Boxing Career

Primo Carnera the Italian former heavyweight champion plans a one year tour in the United States to boost his finances and promote Italy. He was expected to arrive from Rome by air last night but missed the ship and remained in Udine with his July 26 departure date for the United States pending.

New York Primo Carnera United States Italy Rome Carnera Associated Press Udine

Peden To Attend Football Clinic In Charleston

Ohio University athletic director and football coach Don Peden joins a list of mentors for a Charleston clinic on August 14 and 15. The event is sponsored by North South Football Game Inc and Morris Harvey College, tied to the North South scholastic game on August 1 at Laidley Field. Other participants include Steve Sinko Duquesne Art Lewis Washington and Lee Paul Bryant Kentucky and Bill Kern West Virginia.

Associated Press Charleston Don Peden Ohio University

Sweden and United States clash in Davis Cup battle

Sweden and the United States prepared to duel for the right to challenge Australia for the international tennis trophy. Sweden’s two man team Lennart Bergelin and Torsten Johansson won the European Zone finals yesterday defeating Yugoslavia three matches to two in a thrilling comeback.

Sweden U. S Associated Press Varberg United States Australia Lennart *Bergelin Torsten Johansson Yugoslavia

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