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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1952

Page

3

Beckley Star Redlegs Pacing Cincinnati Pitching Hurlers

Beckley born Harry Perkowski leads Cincinnati Reds in pitching form with nine wins and six losses. He dominates NL decisions among 10+ games, beating Dodgers and Giants, while adding decisive wins over both clubs. The article notes his distance and endurance, plus plans for him to shoulder more work as the Reds’ mainstay.

Cincinnati Reds Harry Perkowski Eccles Beckley Raleigh Beckley Portsider Harry Cincinnati Redleg Perkowski Raffensberger Hiller Wehmeier Church Blackwell Jim Hearn Sal Maglie Dave Koslo Larry Jansen Giants Carl’ Erskine Clem Labine Billy Lees Ben Wade Dodgers Robin Roberts Curt Simmons Phils Warren Hacker Cubs Reds Ken Raffensberger Cincy

Brocklon Beller Eyes S$ Million Shot at Walcott

In New York Rocky Marciano eyes a Sept 23 title shot at Walcott after a two round KO of Harry Matthews. Norris says a million is a conservative gate- plus TV estimate as Marciano and Walcott target Yankee Stadium showdown. Matthews suffers his first KO since 1943 in 31,183 crowd. Marciano earns about 49,181 each for the bout.

New York Rocky Marciano Jersey Joe Walcott Harry Matthews Marciano Walcott Jim Norris International Boxing Club Yankee Stadium Brockton Mass Joe Marcian Matthews Marciano - Walcott Norris Marciano- Matthews Ray Miler Harold Barnes Joe Agnello A. P Rocky Mattthews Eddie Booker

U S Olympic Swim Team Hinges On Gold Medal Hope

United States Olympic prospects rest on swimming and diving as the U S faces strong Russian challenge. In London four years ago the U S scored 357 points, now tied to a 1 2 3 sweep in springboard diving. Yachting titles, basketball win, and overall events frame a day of varied Olympic action and tense competition.

Ben Phlegar Helsinki America Uncle Sam U. S London Russia United States

Giants top Red Sox in marathon nine inning clash

Mullens notes the Giants beat the Red Sox 10 to 8 in a Moose Intermediate League marathon nine inning game lasting three hours and 35 minutes. The lengthy contest prevented a second game between the Indians and Cardinals from being played.

Yesterday's Stars: Batting and Pitching Highlights

Walt Dropo hit his 11th and 16th home runs driving the Tigers to a 12 to 2 win over the Yankees. Gerry Staley allowed four hits and two unearned runs as the Cardinals beat the Dodgers 3 to 2 for Staley's 13th victory and St. Louis' fourth straight over Brooklyn.

Associated Press Walt Dropo Tigers New York Yankees Gerry Staley Cardinals Dodgers Muns St. Louis Brooklyn

Rajah Replaces Luke As Manager of Reds

Cincinnati Reds shakeup as Rogers Hornsby replaces Luke Sewell after Sewell resigns. Hornsby will not take charge until Aug 5 with Chicago Cubs series at home, remaining manager through the rest of the year and into 1953. Sewell quit citing the lack of wins as his reason.

Rajah Luke Reds Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Redleg Luke Sewell Rogers Hornsby St. Louis Browns Gabe Paul Hornsby Chicago Cubs Sewell

Dusty playoff near as Sprague and Duncan-Catron win

In WWHS diamond action Duncan-Catron defeated Beaver 8-4 to nearly seal a playoff berth while Sprague beat Whitby 5-5. Duncan-Catron rallied with five runs in the seventh as Beaver’s hope faded. Sprague earned the win with a fourth inning grand slam by Fred Cook and two late runs aided by a misplay in the fifth. Standings show Truman Mine Blossom Dairy and Duncan-Catron occupying the top three spots with Sprague and Beaver battling for two remaining berths.

WWHS Duncan-Catron Beaver Sprague Whitby Truman Fred Cook Billy Woods Dopey First Baptist

Cubs and Giants Win Pineville II Games

The Pineville Little League saw the league-leading Cubs top the Reds 10 to 2 with J Conley allowing only three hits. In the second game the Giants beat the Yankees 13 to 3. Various players across teams contributed with RBIs and homers as the doubleheader unfolded.

Cubs Giants Pineville Reds J. Conley Yankees Millers Collins Pais Beverly Adams Beavers Stewart R. Dixon Fitch J. Dixon Cline Chatin

Toledo Contempt Trial Postponed

A contempt of court hearing in Toledo related to the transfer of the Toledo baseball club to Charleston, West Virginia, was postponed for two weeks. Swayne Field Co. owner, plus Charleston officials Harry Wallace and Mayor John Copenhaver, and team owner Danny Menendez and manager Rollie Hemsley, were to show cause why they should not be held in contempt for violating a temporary injunction barring the team from playing in Charleston. The move to Charleston occurred in June due to poor attendance, and league directors approved the relocation, with the club then completing a home stand there.

Toledo Charleston IV. Va Common Pleas Court Swayne Field Co American Association John T. Copenhaver Harry Wallace Jike Copenhaver Danny Menendez Rollie Hemsley Toledo Mud Hens Charleston Senators Menendez

Redbirds Sweep Tigers Blow Lead as Dodgers, Yankees falter

Dodgers and Yankees see leads shrink after losses to Cardinals and Tigers. Stanky and Staley deliver for St Louis and Brooklyn while Detroit’s Hal Newhouser earns his 3rd win. Browns upset Senators as Satchel Paige earns 7th victory.

MLB Scores and Standings Across Leagues

Yesterday results in the American League show Detroit defeating New York 12 to 2 and St. Louis beating Washington 6 to 3. Standings list New York atop the AL with 52 wins, Cleveland 54, Boston 52, and Washington 51. In the National League, St. Louis edged Brooklyn 3 to 2, with Brooklyn at 61-28 and New York at 51-32. Next day’s pitchers are listed for several showdowns across both leagues.

Detroit New York St. Louis Washington Cleveland Boston Chicago Philadelphia Wst. Louis McDonald Pierce Shea Cain Byrne Twinight Sheik Byrd Wight Houtteman Hudson Wynn Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh Blackwell Church Simmons Fox Hacker Lanier Friend Erskine

Major League Box Scores From Detroit Games

Detroit hosts New York as bats sting early with Drive adds early runs and a mixed pitching showing. Drops hits two homers, Hopp adds key RBIs while Manns shuts down Tigers in later frames.

National League at Brooklyn baseball recap notes liners

A fragmentary recap shows St Louis and Brooklyn in a tight NL matchup with runs by Musial and Rice. D Rice supplied RBIs, Shuba and Hemus contributed for St Louis, while Brooklyn’s Lowrey and Snider chased scores. Pitching highlights include Wade fading late and Staley earning the win. Time and attendance figures not clear.

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