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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1946
Page
10
Bob Wills argues for Louis to defend his heavyweight title on June 19 despite chat that he lost steam. He notes Louis has rematched seven opponents with quick finishes, especially Schmeling, and predicts a hard but likely Louis victory in the looming bout while recounting softball standings and memories from Beckley and Dreamfield.
Shady Spring High coach Jim McNeish, a centerfielder for the Bluefield Blue Grays, was released by the Braves affiliate yesterday. He led the club with a .348 batting average, drove in runs, and posted five triples and eight doubles in 24 games. Salary issues prompted his departure as he seeks a Raleigh County League spot or coal company work.
Honeymoon ridden by Jackie Westrope led from the far turn to capture the $25,000 Hollywood Oaks at Inglewood by four lengths over Apros Honey. Good Excuse, Going With Me and Enfilade followed as Honeymoon clocked 1:38 1-5 for the one mile. The win earned $16,500, boosting Honeymoon’s earnings to $101,620, first California bred filly to reach six figures.
The Merchant's Bowling League handicap circuit begins play this evening at Elite Alleys with teams including Silver Brand-cC, A, Curry, Or mond Long, Bill Dale, and Frank Daniel.
Chicago’s Emil Kush, a nine-year dreamer from the North Side, again shines in relief for the Cubs. He earned his fourth win in a 6-5 victory over the New York Giants, lifting Chicago to third in the National League pennant race. Kush’s role remains relief ace under manager Charlie Grimm.
A baseball standings snapshot shows Boston and New York atop the AL with Detroit and Washington close in games back. Yesterday’s slate included Detroit 2 Philadelphia 0 and St Louis 8 Boston 8 in extras. Tonight’s schedule features Brooklyn at Pittsburgh and Chicago at New York among others.
Beckley Hardware moved into fourth in the Raleigh Register City Softball League last night as Pete Lubich pitched a five hit 20 6 win over Beaver in a game marked by 14 errors. Lubich and catcher-manager Lawrence Wiseman led the offense with Wiseman going 3 for 4 with a double and two singles while Lubich added a homer and a single. Gross took the loss for Beaver, surrendering the circuit shot. Umpire: Hancock. Bases on balls favored Lubich 1 7.
Yesterday the Tigers beat the Athletics 2-0 thanks to a Kell Wakefield homer. Ed Waitkus hit a bases loaded single in the ninth to lift the Cubs past the Giants 6-5. Buster Adams delivered a pinch hit RBI as the Cardinals edged the Braves 2-1. Pee Wee Reese drove in two and scored one in the Dodgers 5-3 win over Pittsburgh. Mickey Vernon doubled and singled with two runs and an RBI as the Senators beat Cleveland 5-1.
The Elks Club won 7-0 by forfeit as last place Service Co failed to field a team in the City Softball League. Elks stand six wins two losses, close to league leader Richmond Cleaners at five and one. Tonight they meet Bemeco in the first game of a twin bill at Woodrow Wilson Field at 7. Beckley Hardware faces Service Co in the second game.
The Pittsburgh Pirates threaten not to play the New York Giants unless a collective bargaining election is held. Pirates labor relations chief Robert Murphy said players voted to stay off the field if demands aren’t met, while Ben Swanger and counsel Seward French Jr. argued recognition should wait until after the season. Thousands watched as the decision was made minutes before the 6 30 p.m. start, with over 26 000 fans in Forbes Field.
Joe Louis and Billy Conn discuss their June 19 bout in New Jersey. Louis, weighing about 210 pounds, outlines intense training, Army support, and plans to stay at top speed to counter Conn’s fighting style. Conn vows readiness, comments on weight and camp setup, and expects a tougher clash, aiming to neutralize Louis’s advantages.
Joe Louis plans final workouts in Pompton Lakes New Jersey ahead of his heavyweight title defense against Billy Conn in New York two nights after June 17. He will box today and seven more times before camp ends. Appalachian League results include New River 4 Kingsport 2 Bristol 5 10 Bluefield 6 4 Elizabethtown 11 Pulaski 10 in 11 innings. DiMaggio Greenberg Mize Keller Williams York appear in box scores.
Brooklyn fighter Izzy Jannazzin outpointed Joe Gavernale. Buffalo contender Kelby defeated Blas dell. Willie Roache lost to Sam Barodt. Mark Lockman knocked out in Pittsburgh. Harry Preston beat Harrison Dempsey McPhail in New York city bouts.
The Fish and Wildlife Service aims to curb a steep duck population decline by shortening the shooting season or reducing bag limits. Director Albert M. Day notes a drop of about 23 million birds over the past two years and warns of the era’s high hunting pressure. He urges strict annual migratory regulations to protect breeding stocks.
George Smiley named non playing manager of Welch Appalachian League team last night replacing manager catcher Steve Sefick. Club president Quin to Bary announced Smiley signing and Sefick release. Smiley, ex Chattanooga Southern Association, earlier with Powhatan Coalfield League and semi pro Bluefield teams, left his machinist job for Norfolk and Western Railway to take over Welch. Sefick was bought from Hazleton Madison at season start.
Challenger Billy Conn weighs 182 pounds as he trains for a heavyweight bout with Joe Louis at Yankee Stadium. Conn’s camp today logged 217 training rounds while preparing for the 19 round fight, with weigh in expected near 180 pounds. A note mentions France’s 1845 establishment of the first dry cleaning plant by Joly Belin.
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