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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1950

Page

8

Mackey Leads Open On First Day In Major Shakeup

Lee Mackey Jr., 26, Birmingham, Ala., shot a record 33-31-64 at Merion to take a three stroke lead after the opening round of the National Open. Al Brosch, Stewart Alexander, and Julius Boros trailed at 67-68 as big names faltered and a newcomer reshaped the tournament outlook.

Associated Press Ardmore Lee Mackey, Jr Mackey Birmingham Ala Old Merion Links Merion al Brosch Garden City N. Y Stewart Alexander Knoxville Tenn Julius Jimmy Demaret

Summer Fight Card in Beckley Hopes to Close Summer May 8

Beckley Hibgett Lew Sheffler VFW Post hall hosts an eight bout inter city boxing card featuring regional stars from Huntington Fireco Mabscott and Bluefield. Main bout pairs June Larkin state heavyweight champion and Alex Funari as they renew a Huntington rivalry. Early start at 8 pm with several local favorites on the slate.

Beckley-Huntington Lew Huntington June Larkin Fireco Alex Funari Bluefield Funari Larkin Dave Hairston Beckley Charlie Sensabaugh Mabscott Jerry Smith Sensabaugh Bill Strickland Sullivan Hosea Chapman Bob Ferguson

Major League Boxscores Totals 337.24 12 Totals 33 1027 11

Summary of multiple games with batting lines across teams including New York and Chicago. Highlights include RBI hits by Kolloway, DiMaggio, and Collins for the Yankees, and Robins by Philley and Moses for Chicago. Pitchers Byrne and Hartung pick up decisions in separate games, with mixed fielding notes and complete game or relief appearances.

Detroit New York Priddy Evers Kolloway Swift Rizzuto Mapes Collins DiMaggio Kerra Woodling Brown Byrne Khe RBI Groth Kell Coleman Hiazute Colling Houtteman Rigguto Ue Honoechick McKinley McGowan Hurley

Post 32 Juniors Debut Today Versus Post 59

Post 32 Junior Legion, coached by Cotton White, open play this afternoon at Woodrow Wilson Park against Oak Hill Post 59 with no definite starting pitcher. Balding’s Post 59 beat an alumni squad 6 0 in a prior exhibition. White’s lineup features Maynor, French, Widick, Chandler in infield and Thomas catching, with multiple outfield and pitching contenders vying for starting roles.

Cotton White Post 32 Junior Legion Combine Woodrow Wilson Oak Hill Post 59 Post 59 Oak Hill Legionnaire Post Paul Henley Bobby Rogers Oak Hill Legion WWHS White Jerome Maynor Stoco Charles French Paul Widick Willie Joe Chandler Mark Twain Bobby Thomas Carl Ritter Bill Rice Coy Gross Carl McGraw Doug Malone Harry Huffman Johnny Waid Frank Dickerson Bill Painter Jim Walker

Second Virginias Amateur Tourney Set June 30

The second annual interstate golf match between Virginia and West Virginia amateurs is tentatively set for June 30 at the Cascades course in Hot Springs Virginia. Last year Virginia won. West Virginia officials prefer June 29 or 30 but Virginia mem­bers start July 1.

Virginias Charles R. Lewis Associated Press Virginia West Virginia Cascades Course Hot Springs Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs Fred G. Bannerot, Jr Charleston West Virginia Golf Association White Sulphur Cascades Banneret John Battle Charlottesville West Bannerot Billy Campbell Huntington Bill Battle Jack Hoblitzell Parkersburg Tom Bloch Wheeling

Open Golfers Seek Ideal Driver in ARDMORE Roundup

ARDMORE Pa Harry Todd sought a perfect golf driver and Joe Wolf produced 16 trials before Todd approved one. Skip Alexander tested it and praised the new design. Todd carded a 68 at Merion in the National Open, though the day belonged to another. Heat debate over 36 holes on final day draws USGA support. Ben Hogan and Middleground noted in casual parlay chatter. Carl Snavely quips on athlete make up, and Dave Sisler shines with a 0.37 ERA for Princeton freshmen. Side events feature a Cleveland week is championships, including fashion baseball and footraces.

Ardmore Harry Todd Joe Wolf Joe Todd Skip Alexander Alexander Merion USGA Usga Journal John D. Ames Ben Hogan Hogan Texas Ben Hill Prince Carl Snavely North Carolina Dave Sisler Phillies George Sisler Princeton Cleve

Special County Loop Meeting Set Tonight

The Raleigh County Baseball League manager and umpires are reminded of a special league meeting at The Raleigh Register offices tonight at 7 30. Action will be taken on the forfeiture of two games by Winding Gulf to Eccles last Sunday. New teams organized recently may attend to seek a league berth.

Raleigh County Baseball League Raleigh Register Winding Gulf Eccles

Mack Targeted by Group Seeking Athletics Purchase

Philadelphia landlords seek to take over Connie Mack’s Athletics as James P. Clark leads a syndicate to bid for the A's before week’s end. Clark notes no price yet and says the offer would include Shibe Park and physical assets, with Mack family and MacFarland holdings involved in ownership. The A’s run eight minor league teams and hold working agreements with seven clubs.

Associated Press Philadelphia Connie Mack Philadelphia American League James P. Clark Philadelphia Eagles National Football League Clark Eagles Grid Club A’s Shibe Park National League Phillies Mack Philadelphia Baseball Club Shibe-MacFarlands Benjamin S. MacFarland

City State Softball Night Rained Out Keeps Unbeaten Streak

Rain washed out two key games in the City Softball League last night, leaving Remeco and Pinecrest undefeated. Tonight Princes of Syracuse meets Beckley College and the Eagles face Moose Club at WWHS diamond, with both unbeaten clubs spared a de feat until Monday.

Remeco Pinecrest Princes of Syracuse Beckley College Crew Eagles Moose Club WWHS

Major League Leaders MLB American League Batting and Runs

American League leaders list shows Boston star Williams with a .384 batting average and 16 home runs, Stephens of Boston leading RBI with 61, Kell of Detroit top in hits with 68 and doubles with 17, Henrich of New York has 6 triples, Dillinger of Philadelphia 5 stolen bases.

Associated Press Dropo Boston Williams Stephens Kell Detroit Henrich New York Slaughter St. Louis Gordon Jethroe Roberts Philadelphia Miller

Chandler cancels Sunday night tilt with Brooklyn

New York Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler ordered St. Louis owner Fred Saigh to cancel a proposed Sunday night game with Brooklyn saying it would not be in the best interests of baseball. He argued such a schedule would forfeit the respect and goodwill of thousands of religious people. The match was a postponed contest with July 16 set for an afternoon game and the postponement moved to night.

Happy Associated Press New York A. B. Chandler Fred Saigh St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Chandler Saigh

Eight Bout Amateur Outdoor Show At Whitesville

The Whitesville Lions Club hosts an eight fight amateur boxing card at Lion Park Saturday night led by feature bout between Harry White of Highcoat and Wayne Parker of Huntington. Card includes Anchor Athletic Club members from Highcoal facing locals and outsiders with 8 p m start.

Register Whitesville Harry White Wayne Parker Huntington Lion Park Anchor Athletic Club Highcoal Whitesville Lions Club Drexel Tomlinson Bill Runyon Fred Clive Jim White Chuck Moore Blue Pennant Alvie Large Naoma Dexter Johnson Sonny Thompson Dorothy Claude Cremeans Robert Holmes Pete Moore Billy Simms George Adkins Spook Rhodes

Black Diamond Baseball League Tonight Feature Showdown

Three games headlined by the top two clubs Helen Bullets and Princeton in the feature. Helen undefeated in eight, with Oak Hill Big Reds vs Braves at Mullens and Logan Coalers vs VFW at Man also on tap.

Helen Bullets Princeton Helen Oak Hill Big Reds Braves Mullens Logan Coalers VFW Man

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