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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1936

Page

9

Tams Majors Hit Eight Home Runs In Doubleheader Win

The Tams Majors set a new home run record as they defeated Winding Gulf in both ends of a doubleheader at Winding Gulf field, 15 to 1 and 4. Tommy Roberts debuted in a Tams uniform with two homers and struck out 18, while George Grose and Shelor added multiple circuit clouts. Joe and Charles Karbonit hit consecutive first-inning homers in the second game. Winding Gulf's Cecil Lacy and H. Bowers led with hits, but Roberts and Carl Grose limited the visitors in each game.

Tams Winding Gulf Gulf Club Tommy Roberts Shelor George Grose Glen Rogers Karbonit Brothers Joe Charles Roberts Cook Hambric Sheleor Sheler G. Grosee Carl Grose Cc. Karbonit J. Karbonit H. Southern J. Davies G. Gross Lacy Campbell L. Farley HP & Tams Seer C. Karbonit Gross D Arene Weer Sae C. R. Hancock G. Brumfield Ef. Roberts Ween Kovach Trevenee Wane Smith Winding Gulf AB H. Bowers Eee Tatt Eeeneee Campbell C. H. Southern G. Grose Southern Davies G Grose C. Grose Gibson Thompson Graham

Glen White and Ameagle split twin bill to keep lead

Glen White-Ameagle Roma Hampton and Floyd Chambers starred as Glen White rode strong pitching to two wins over Ameagle at Glen White field. Hampton held Ameagle to five hits in a 12 to 2 first game victory, while Chambers allowed two singles in a 4 to 1 second game win. Lipari hit a second inning triple and Massey added a seventh inning single for Ameagle’s lone blows. Nap Luther matched Hampton for three RBI and two runs in the opener as Glen White stayed one game up in the second half race.

Luther Elkins E. Mohler G. McGraw Hampton Blake McGraw Glen White Chambers Mullens Glen On Yesteray Otis Lusk Reid L. D'Antoni Glen Rogers Louis D’antoni Plann E. Wheley Toler Ameagle AB Tener Eeee Phelps B. Seacrist Weeere Walker Oer Assey Gogus Oa Horns R. Seacrist Lipari Ceeesneeees Coots Carmelio Mohler Hays Ameagle Walker Murdock Roma Hampton Floyd Chambers Glen Ameagie

Gehrig and Medwick Regain League Batting Leads

Lou Gehrig of the Yankees and Ducky Medwick of the Cardinals reclaim the American and National league batting leads respectively, after strong showings yesterday. Medwick goes seven for seven to lift his average to .368, while Gehrig adds four for seven to reach .379 as the top hitters.

Associated Press Lou Gehrig Yankees Ducky Medwick Cardinals Rip Radcliff Chicago White Sox Paul Waner Pirates Medwick Gehrig

Canton Terriers Lose to Dayton in Baseball Thriller

Dayton outfielder Hockett hit a bases loaded homer in the third as the Ducks beat the Canton Terriers 10 to 8. Hockett drove in seven Dayton runs, Broskie added a first inning homer with three on base, and Dayton pulled ahead with timely hits in the ninth. Green and Laskowski each pitched for Canton, with Dasso and Kubela handling Dayton.

Associated Preas Canton Ohio Hockett Dayton Ducks Broskie Terriers Green Laskowski Dasso Kubela

Bees Rise In Pennant Chase And Players Impress

Boston Bees surge toward first division as manager Bill McKechnie targets a 1936 goals. Baxter Jordan and Joe Coscart spark the offense while Ray Mueller and Rabbit Warstler aid the lineup. Riggs Stevenson leads Birmingham with a .360 pace in the Southern League, and Clarence Mitchell continues to twirl for Omaha.

Bright Spots in Sports Review Across Nations

The report highlights a tough Olympic marathon course for Berlin runners and Juan Carlos Zabala’s view that it is harder than any he has faced. German tryouts show disappointing marks. Detroit notes a no hit bid by 16 year old Arthur Cyrulewski of the Justine Florists, whose error allowed the only run. Billy De Maurice Jr. at 13 claims a hole in one at Darlington, beating his father. Bethlehem’s Jimmy Mahoney argues athletes today are younger but better due to equipment, citing 35 years of steady attendance at home events.

Old Riggs Stevenson Chicago Cubs Southern Association Old Hoss Riggs Birmingham Barons Freddie Sington Chattanooga Lookouts Clarence Mitchell Clarence Omaha Associated Press Berlin Juan Carlos Zabala Detroit Arthur Cyrulewski Justine Florists Detroit Federation Arthur Florists Darlington D. C Billy de Maurice Jr Billy Darlington Country Club Bethlehem Jimmy Mahoney Jimmy Lehigh University

Perry Stamped As Man to Beat

New York July 20 Fred Perry’s entry for the United States singles championship was announced by the U S Lawn Tennis Association. He already holds two legs on the American title trophy and needs one more to reclaim it for London. If successful he would be the first foreigner to win. Don Budge of Oakland and Baron Gottfried Von Cramm of Germany appear the main challengers with Wilmer Allison unlikely to repeat his 1935 title run.

Associated Press New York Fred Perry United States U. S. Lawn Tennis Association London Wilmer Allison Allison Perry Don Budge Oakland Calif Baron Gottfried von Cramm Germany

Akron Beats Huntington In High Scoring Game

Akron took the odd game of the series from Huntington 10 to 5 in Huntington West Virginia. Jacobs Kelleher and Graham homered for Akron while Lang Quante and Zimmerman went deep for Huntington. The two clubs staged a home run spree before the finish.

Associated Press Huntington W. Va Akron Jacobs Kelleher Graham Yanks Lang Quante Zimmerman Red Birds

West Virginia boxing show and golf club records focal points

The Huntington-Welch amateur boxing event was moved to Monday night from Friday. Paul White of Clarksburg posted a 24 for Glenville's new six hole Gilmer golf course record. Guyan Country Club tops tri city match with Logan and Kanawha club tallying 89 69 22. Football and fishing notes include Tommy Riggs headed to Annapolis and possible Navy squad spot, Gillooly headed to Greenbrier Military, Moore planning Florida enrollment, and Spike Cook's seven pound brown trout. Coach Hartman expects strong Harrisville lineup with Captain Raymond Moore leading.

Associated Press Huntington-Welch Paul White Clarksburg Gilmer Tommy Riggs Huntington High School Annapolis Navy Tom Gillooly Washington-Irving Greenbrier Military School Tommy John Moore Sacred Heart Charleston University of Florida

Akron Hits Home Run Spree in Three-Game Set

Akron slugger Rescigno and teammates McCullough Quante Barrett Lynch Tucker led with homers in a wild three game series versus Huntington. Final scores showed Akron 13 to 4 in the last game with a combined 18 homers between the clubs as Huntington struggled to contain the power.

Akron Huntington Rescigno McCullough Quante Barrett Lynch Tucker

Indians and White Sox pace busiest baseball week

In a heavy hitting seven day stretch through Sunday New York reports the Chicago White Sox swept eight games climbing to a tie for fourth in the American League while the Cleveland Indians won seven and lost one posting strong hitting with 104 hits and 60 runs. The Giants led the National League with 100 hits and 48 runs though the Cubs surged to the top via six victories in eight starts. Slugging honors went to the Yankees with 11 home runs led by Lou Gehrig. Defensively the Cubs impressed by holding opponents to 17 runs in eight games.

Associated Press New York Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Sox Indians Giants Chicago Cubs St. Louis Browns Senators Boston Bees St. Louis Cardinals Yankees Lou Gehrig Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Detroit Tigers Yanks Tigers Brooklyn Dodgers Bees

Akron and Charleston Lead Mid Atlantic Standings

Yesterday's results show Akron 10 Huntington 5 and Charleston 11 Johnstown 7 with Dayton 10 11 Canton 8 8 Zanesville 10 Portsmouth 8. Scheduled matches include Dayton at Zanesville Portsmouth at Canton Akron at Charleston Johnstown at Huntington. A New York man and his eight month old daughter traveled to Boston seeking work and were aided by a four child society.

Akron Huntington Dayton Canton Charleston Johnstown Zanesville Portsmouth William McKennahiten New York Boston Children’s Society Eeenee Seer Eee Eeee Dayton Eee Ee Eee Huntington Seer Eeeee Canton Eee Eneee Eee R Eee Ewe

Baseball scores from National League games

Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh 4-2 while Chicago won 2-1 over Philadelphia in 11 innings. New York beat Cincinnati 4-3, and St. Louis edged Boston 8-7 after a 1-2 result.

Braves St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Boston Bees Brooklyn Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia New York Cincinnati St. Louis Boston PTC

Scores and standings from today in baseball

American League results include Boston 12 Detroit 3 and Chicago 11 Philadelphia 5. New York 10 4 St Louis 3 5 Cleveland 11 5 Washington 3 9. No games scheduled today.

Boston Detroit New York St. Louis Cleveland Washington Chicago Philadelphia Wu Ptc

Johnny Pitchers Give Ten Passes to Charleston Win

Ten bases on balls by three Johnstown pitchers helped Charleston to win the deciding game of their series last night, 11 to 7. Gigliardi issued five free passes to first, Bream three, and Pnakovich two. Charleston piled up a 11 to 7 victory after a 4 0 3 0 1 1 lead.

Associated Press Charleston W. Va Johnstown Gigliardi Bream Pnakovich Knapp Smith Dugan Streans Hancken

Home Run Standings From The Associated Press

Yesterday's homers featured Gehrig Ruffing Selkirk of the Yankees Stone of the Senators Dykes and Rosenthal of the White Sox and Johnson of the Athletics each hitting one. The Leaders show Trosky of the Indians with 24, and Dickey of the Yankees among leaders. A stray note mentions two robins attacking a large cat in Toronto, Ontario, wounding it.

Gehrig Ruffing Selkirk Yanks Stone Senators Rosenthal White Sox Johnson Athletics Es Sr Trosky Indians Soosees Dickey Toronto Ont

Three Opponents OK'd for Louis

New York July 20 Mike Jacobs considers Max Baer Jack Sharkey and Al Ettore as possible opponents for Joe Louis on his comeback trail next month. Baer leads as No 1 choice with Sharkey second and Ettore third. Ancil Hoffman may bring Baer to New York to discuss, but California playboy may refuse.

Associated Press New York Mike Jacobs Max Baer Jack Sharkey al Ettore Joe Louis Brown Bomber Baer Southwest Squire Chestnut Hill Ettore Leroy Haynes Louis Ancil Hoffman Jacobs California Maxie Sharkey Boston Madison Square Garden 20Th Century

Narrows Edges Scarbro In Va Leagues Exhibition

Narrows defeats Scarbro 7 to 6 in a Raleigh county A league exhibition game at Narr yesterday. Scarbro led 6 5 after eight innings but Narrows pushed across the winning run in the ninth. Pete Wright of Scarbro had a triple a double and a single in four trips Tommy Cafego of Narrows hit a homer and a double. Line scores show Scarbro eight runs twelve hits three errors Narrows seven runs nine hits one error. Staton and G Cotsen handled the plates with Itwerta R Johnson catching.

Narrows Scarbro Raleigh County Narr Virginia Pete Wright Tommy Cafego

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Tams Majors Tams Winding Gulf E. Thompson Adams Goggs Hampton and Sullivan Glen Roger Weeewee Harper Turner Coburn Wheby C. Wheby Vidovich Beckett Mullens Reid Shuff Rowan L. Weer D'Antoni A. D'Antoni Shumate Tolliver Ann E Beckett Fra Aseball’s IG Sextet Abh Pet Gehrig Radcliff Appling P. Waner Jordan Bees Sevees Canton Terriers Pap Bill McKechnie McKechnie The Baxter Jordan Joe Coscart Ray Mueller Knoxville Rabbit Warstler Bill Urbanski Bill Warstler Ben Cantwell Nordan Bese Mitchell Teeeeed Te Phe New York Giants Ace Club PrTcHer West Virginia Monroe County G. K. Hartman Harrisville High School Little Mountaineer Raymond Moore Chisox Mid - Atlantic J. T. Lynch Bair Bidg Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Ferret ST the Tams Eee Ewes Mullens Eee American National Inarrows Carter Greyhound Pirhars America Greyhound Lines Virginia Beach Atlantic City Texas New England New York City Great Smoky Blue Ridge Mts Grand Canyon Boulder Dam Atlantic Greyhound Ravel Bureau Jin Kanawha Valley Beautiful
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