Beckley Baseball Hopes Fizzle Amid Reds Interest
Fred G Fleig of the Cincinnati Reds system visited Beckley to discuss reviving a Class C league in West Virginia. Reds backing Charleston and interest in the Piedmont League were noted, but local action stalls with Beckley’s baseball future relying on private park investment rather than community organizers. Umpire change for City Softball League announced. Underwood to fill in. Vic Peelish returns home to finish his masters and assist in summer football camp. Lyric Theatre Cinema Queens face Purity Maid Mixers in Girls City Softball League opener.
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Turnesa Chapman idea tops golf talk in roundups
In a wide ranging sports page, ideas for new golf tournaments are floated including a Turnesa-Chapman duo event and a Bobby Jones grand slam. Other notes mention Val de Fazio’s injury fund, Lamesa fans contributing to player expenses, Ed McCarthy eyeing a player manager start, and Warren Spahn’s base stealing note amid a Nova Scotia harbor quip.
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Clippers and Mullens Triumph in Sunday Baseball Showdowns
The Raleigh Clippers fell 3-1 to Hemphill V-8s as Harry Kincannon pitched well at Eccles. Mullens Red Sox defeated Madison 14 to 1 on Madison home ground, led by Finney and Rosser with multiple hits and run production.
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Marfork narrowly leads in Raleigh County league standings
In Raleigh County Baseball League action Marfork holds first place by a half game as Affinity edges Skelton 3-2 and Ameagle defeats Winding Gulf 6 to 5 while MacAlpin climbs to a tie for second with Winding Gulf after a 9 to 5 win over Whitesville. RALPIS TABOR boosts MacAlpin with three hits and three RBIs as Lacy Welch earns the win.
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Locke Labeled Golfer To Beat in Natl Open
NYC report notes Bobby Locke, a South African import, is favored to win the National Open at St. Louis next week. Locke has drawn attention by high earnings and success in U S tournaments, despite arriving late to Boston area events. 1,317 pros entered the opening round field for the metropolitan trials.
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Golf results spark rule clash at St Louis replay
A 36 hole total of 146 by Pete Locke tied for fifth with Fred Annon as the USGA tackles a rule violation for wiping the ball after he picked it up on the 18th green. The St Louis trial saw soggy fairways and a two course test with 107 contenders, prompting a USGA review and a proposed replay.
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New Girls City Softball League Opens Tonight
Beckley fans will see the newly organized Girls City Softball League debut at 6 p m at Woodrow Wilson diamond part of the city recreation program directed by Paul Vennari The six team loop will play one twilight game weekly to start with plans for twin bills later Opener features Lyric Theatre versus Purity Maid with Raleigh General Nurses facing Embee s tomorrow and Murphy s meeting Grant s on Thursday
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Softall Games Rained Out and Tonight’s Slate
Two softball games were washed out after 2 1 2 innings with Bemeco leading Elks 2 1. Tomorrow’s doubleheader features Beckley Hardware vs Universal Supply at 7 30 and Elks vs Stamford. No rescheduled dates yet. Major league standings note New York leads in NL with 22 16 records and key matchups listed.
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Second Drills Today For Legion Jr Nine
Gloomy weather dampened plans for the second workout of candidates for the American Legion junior baseball team as Coach Earl Martin and staff pressed ahead. About 39 hopefuls reported, with drills and a possible inside session if rain persists. an exhibition opener vs Hinton Post looms Sunday at 2:30.
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Open Qualifier Sets New Record
Otto Grenier, Maryland's 1946 amateur champion who turned pro, shot a final 18 holes 64 to pace the sectional qualifying round for the National Open in Baltimore. His 36 hole total 135 was five under par, after a morning 71 leaving him three strokes behind Charles Basalae and Ghananen.
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Philadelphia Pursues 1952 Olympic Bid in New York
Three men will travel to New York to discuss bringing the 1952 Olympic Games to Philadelphia with Avery Brundage and Arthur W. Binns. Charles L. Todd will go to Stockholm to present Philadelphia’s facilities to the site selection committee meeting June 15. London hosts the 1948 Olympics.
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Schoolboy Curt Simmons Shuts Out Major Leaguers In Tie
Egypt club pitcher Curt Simmons an 18 year old from Whitehall High School held the Philadelphia Phillies to seven hits in an exhibition game that ended in a 4 4 tie as darkness halted play. Despite five errors by his Egypt teammates, Simmons struck out 11 big leaguers and drew major league interest with rumors of a $25 000 signing offer.
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