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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1946

Page

3

Ashworths stumble in Shiners and Ringer Tourney losses

In a heavy set of results Ashworth brothers Glenn and Edsel faltered in singles and doubles. Glenn lost to Gilmer Ayers 50-29 and 51-35 while Edsel fell 51-4 to Herbert from Beaver. The pair dropped in doubles to L M Dawson and Harvey Richmond 50-18 as Dawson unloaded five double ringers. Mike Vickers pushed Dawson in three games before losing 50-34 38-52 51-21. Frisk vs Dawson advances in semi by Frisk today, Haught advances to semi to meet Ayers or Wills winner.

Ashworth Brothers Glenn Edsel Gilmer Ayers Eccles Ayers Herbert Beaver Herb Ashworth L. M. Dawson Harvey Richmond Dawson Mike Vickers Mt. Hope Vickers Bud Jennings Ralph Haught Fred Frisk Frisk Haught Richmond Herbert Wills Edsel Ashworth Wills Gilmer Myers

Beards and Elks lead area softball entries

In Charleston area softball qualifiers stack up to about 15 teams for the sectional with Elite Alleys five man entrants joining Beaver Oak Hill and others. The scene notes injuries, entry deadlines, and local prospects like Thomasson and Beckley as candidates for North South squad selection.

Gee Beards Recs En Biche Charleston Beaver Moose Oak Hill Toms Beckley Harris Feazell Abraham Max Dwornick Tokach LG Wgat O Elks Anokanin Morrison Lusher Elks-Hardware Femie Barte Tri-County League Pop Beckley Spencer Surbaugh Thomasson Ralph Kepto Gene Bennett Hill Manchester England Bruce Woodcock H.williams Gus Lesnevich S. Mullins Albert Renet Rose Frances Nan Ren Oan Schap Woodcock Lesnevich Peck Ion Cliffside N. J Will Conner London Cook Freddie Newman Zeboskey Sophia Lexington Simpson F. Lily F. Williams Mason Keeneland Glen Rogers Cottrill F. Harrington Brawley Campbell Matson Eccles Lively Canterbury MicClung Robertson Mullens Amigo Sprague Eccles

British Heavy Wins European Title

Beene ley riders K Lynch Ray and Paris Sutphin rallied for a comeback to defeat Charley Placidi and Paul Bowers to reach the Raleigh Register Horseshoe Tournament final. Dawson and Harvey Richmond advanced with a 50-18 win as Sutphins later edged Dawson and Richmond 52-49. Singles saw Dawson, Frisk, Wills and Myers advance. play resumes this afternoon at WWHS playground.

Ray Paris Stuphin Beeneley Charley Placidi Paul Bowers Helen Coubhles L. M. Dawson Beckley Harvey Richmond Beaver Glenn Edsel Ashworth Sutphin Brothers Sutphins Dawson Richmond WWHS

Dickens Barron To Start State Baseball Finals

Dickens and Barron will take the mound as Beckley Post 32 opens the three game state final against St Marys at WWHS field. Otis Dickens, chosen by Coach Red Martin, faces John Barron. lineup shifts may include Jim Turner for an infected-footed Bob Alley. The St Marys nine arrived last night and the series continues Thursday in St Marys with a deciding game, if needed, Saturday at Kanawha Park.

Otis Dickens Beckley Red Martin American Legion Post Lester Ingram St. Mary's WWHS Lright Maryland District of Columbia Virginia Parklersburg Collins and Mullens Parkersburg Weston Morgantown Bluefield Welch Hinton Williamson Kanawha Park Charleston ST. Mary’s Ross Daniel Glen Daniel Jim Turner Bob Alley St. Marys Beckley Schulte Acy J. Rosentith Elkin Clovis McNeish c__ Joy Ib McKinney Locke C- Egidh N. Rosentleh Turner Campbell Yb. McVey Foley Hf Smith Barron P Dickens Woodrow Wilson Flek Stover Fo Barrett

Tiger Injuries Blamed For Detroit Loss In AL Race

DETROIT AP reports the Tigers, plagued by an ongoing injury list including most key players, blame manager Steve ONeill for their failure to keep pace with the Boston Red Sox. He says injuries kept the defending champions out of the thick of the flag chase from spring training onward.

Tiger Associated Press Detroit Eddie Lake Steve O'Neill Detroit Tigers Boston Red Sox O'Neill

Big Stick Beats Affinity 12 to 1 in Junior League Game

Big Stick won 12-1 over Affinity 12 to 1 in Raleigh County Junior Baseball League action. Carlos Chandler fanned 12 as pitcher Dick Zeigler walked eight in six innings. Henderson drove in four on five hits, while Beaver and others posted earlier forfeit win over Tams 7-0.

Big Stick Raleigh County Affinity Carlos Chandler Dick Zeigler Tams Henderson Affinity AW St Y . Wise Beaver Wiliams D. Sorrels Richmond Universal Glen White Chandler P C. Saunders Ayner Wb Moose Wolfe Elks Defeese Meadows Sateerseeraunee Associated Press Dallas Maynor Prunesti Keadle Laren Ook Tott I Wiseman Williams Cooney Bhat Clarence Hook Deweese J. Sorrets Zeigler Chandler Moiltaras Beechae Oeigler Inings il +lliams Caughlin I Deberry

Rams Start Training Camp for Defense of Title

The Los Angeles Rams opened training camp in Compton to defend their title with 50 to 55 players, boosted by additions such as Tom Harmon, Kenny Washington, Mike Holovak, and Jackie Wilson. Two-a-day practices start, nine weeks of drills ahead, leading to the Sept. 29 season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles at the Los Angeles Coliseum.

Associated Press Compton Calif Los Angeles Rams Adam Walsh Tom Harmon Kenny Washington Mike Holovak Jackie Wilson Rams Chile Walsh Clevelanders Philadelphia Eagles Los Angeles Coliseum

Elks Beat Hardware 14-10 To Tie For City Softball Lead

Harold Stafford pitched seven innings to lift the Elks to a 14-10 win over Hardware, tying them for first in the City Softball League. Key hits included home runs by Robert Scott and manager Paul Harless, plus multiple extra-base hits as Elks built momentum with a six-run sixth inning and a late surge at the plate.

Elks Hardware Johnny Shanks Harold Stafford Beckley Hardware Elxs Bemeco Ralph Farmer Robert Scott John Scott Poprly Johnny Rogers, Jr Benny Kelly R. Farmer Rogers, Jr Bill Scott Americo Ceserato Harold Mann Paul Harless Kelly Max Dwornick B. Scott Ceserato Scott J. Scott M. Dwornick Ss-Rf E. Dwornick If Shanks Lf-P Harless Stafford P-Lf Wunia AB RH QA Jr Rogers Abor C-Ss J. Farmer Warless Stafford, Jr Fragile J. Rogers Payne Deserate R. Scott Harleys Stafford Bazzare Cumbo Mann Dwornick Tabor J.scott R. Senit Tarless Staten Aase Cumbo R. Farner Jr. Rogers Staffford Shanks Deserato Farmer Wild Nilch Diks Justice and Bailey

Glen White Beats Beaver in City League clash

Glen White scores nine to five over Beaver in a City League game last night to pull even for sixth place with Universal Supply. Glen White out hit Beaver 13 to seven and left four men on base while Beaver stranded eight, with key contributions from J McGinnis Mullins Worley and Kennedy.

Glen White Softball Beaver Universal Supply Glen White Rice Wolf Ss Darby Sb Spilman E. McGinnis G Kennedy Bowman Ss J. McGinnis Worley Arveee Richards If lGuen White Rees J,mcginnis Mullins E. ‘McGinnis Kennedy Simmons McGinnis Gross

Bakalis and Hope Named to South Grid Squad

Nicky Bakalis and Bill Hope named to the South team for the 13th North-South football game at Laidley Field Charleston. They depart for Camp Lee to train ahead of the game. Bakalis starred for the Flying Eagles and made the all tournament team. Hope anchored the line.

Charleston Laidley Field Nicky Bakalis Bill Hope Flying Eagles Wyoming ‘County Tinemen Jack Bowling Matlens Rebels Jack Bakalis Hope South Grid Flying Eagle South Bill Weber South Charleston Black Eagles Camp Lee Nicky Frantic Rodriguez Lawrence Hunt Bill Ralph Kepto Oak Hill Gene Bennett Hinton Southern Selection Board Gosek JR. van Meter

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