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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1946

Page

4

Nelson Falls In Victory Open As Field Crowds Chicago

Defending champion Byron Nelson slumped to 74 75 for 149 in the Chicago Victory National Open, a 36-hole pro am event. Johnny Bulla led pros at 137 with McSpaden at 138. Hogan 141 and Minkley with Suggs leading the pre ladies at 301, Suggs finishing with 85.

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Public Links Golf Opens With 192 Entrants At Wellshire

The Associated Press reports 192 competitors from 20 states and Canada registered for the National Public Links Golf Tournament at Denver’s Wellshire municipal course. In first practice rounds Ralph Evans of Los Angeles posted 72 while Arthur Armstrong of Hawaii shot 74, and defending champion Bill Welch of Seattle played several holes without posting a score.

Associated Press Denver Wellshire Municipal Course Canada Ralph Evans Los Angeles Arthur Armstrong Bill Welch Seattle

Hunting Warmth and the Dawning Football Season

A rambling column blends autumn hunting lore with early prep for football. The piece advocates responsible restocking, praises local clubs like Raleigh County Red and Gun, notes conservation talks at Cacapon, and previews state schools starting grid practice around August 20. It urges small schools to seek guidance from alumni to build fundamentals and sparks enthusiasm for backyard passing and team drills as the season nears.

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Raleigh County League Schedule Summary

Sunday double header slate lists Sophia at Otsego Mullens at FB Field Amigo at Glen Rogers Eccles at Helen Kopperston at Summertree. Ruby Field game altered by mutual consent. previous report of Glen Rogers at Amigo incorrect.

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Sophia Edges Tams to Halt Second Place Race

Sophia won 4-1 over Tams in Raleigh County Junior Baseball League play to maintain a slim margin over Helen for second place while Helen moved to a 1-0 win against last place Big Slick. Coal City defeated Affinity 15-0, widening gap atop the standings as England earned the win with a three hit day including a homer.

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Rice Institute Faces Ban On Outstate Bowl Participation

Texas officials clash over conference rules allowing only Texas Cotton Bowl for out of state play. Rice Institute, Southwest Conference member, rented its stadium for the Oil Bowl on January 1, 1946. Rice could not participate in Houston’s Bowl despite winning the conference, as nonchampion teams may appear in out of state games.

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Greenberg and McNeill Reach Clay Court Quarterfinals

Don McNeill of Orange New Jersey and Seymour Greenberg of Chicago advanced to the quarterfinals at the Eastern Clay Courts championships held at the Jackson Heights Tennis Club. McNeill defeated Alejo Russell 8-6 2-6 6-1 after trailing early, while Greenberg beat Gayle Kellogg 3-6 6-3 6-2 in a tough match.

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Election of Responsible Leaders Depends on Future Generations

The passage argues that selecting officials with a sense of responsibility to future generations, rather than focusing on immediate ballot outcomes, is essential to restore public confidence in government and its finances. It frames accountability to long-term welfare as key to fiscal trust.

Bull Caught Without Reverse In England Hamlet Search

Residents of Sleaford England conducted a two day hunt through fields and woods for a missing three quarter ton hill on a bull described as uncooperative. The search involved locals and authorities coordinating to locate the errant animal.

Associated Press Sleaford England

National League Standings and Results Summary

Yesterday's NL results featured Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn 2 and Boston 9 Chicago 3. St Louis led with a 50 34 record, Brooklyn 49 34, Chicago 44 96. Standings show St Louis two games ahead of Brooklyn, with Boston ninth behind. Games today include Brooklyn at Cincinnati, Boston at Chicago, Philadelphia at St Louis.

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