Raleigh County All Star Game to Meet Second Army Team
The Raleigh County League winner from Woodrow Wilson diamond July 5 will face the touring Second Army team from Fort Meade Md on July 10 at the same field. City and county groups raise funds for field improvements including seating and lighting with donations from Beckley firms and organizations.
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Raleigh Register
Beckley
W. Va
Army
Raleigh County League
Woodrow Wilson Diamond
Second Army
Fort Meade
United States
Junior Chamber of Commerce
County League
The
Jaycees
Beckley National Bank
Byus-Menkin x-Moose
George Ballard
Universal
Beckley College
Beckley Hardware
Vree Roy -Beck, Lumber & Supply
Hill-Berver Lumber
George Springer
Beckley Post-Herald
Pres. C
Bill McPherson
John Foreman
Bert N. Allison
Night games swing pennant race figures across leagues
Night performances shape the senior circuit with strong showings by Philadelphia and Boston in the NL and Cleveland and Detroit in the AL. Pitchers like Marty Brecheen and Lemon lead impressive night records, while misfires like Red MunGER and Vander Meer stand out as exceptions. Three NL games and several AL tilts are listed for tonight’s action. Quintuplets note ends the item.
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Philadelphia ‘Phillies
Cleveland
Detroit
Philadelphia
Washington
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Fittsburgh
Marty Brecheen
Cardinal
Fost
Johnny Sain
Joe Hatten
Giants
Sheldon Jones
Fights Last Night In The Associated Press
In Chicago Anton Raadik stopped Tommy Beil in the 9th round. Engico Bertola defeated Art Swiden in the 10th round. Arturo Gonoy stopped Pat Richard in Columbus Ohio, all as reported by the Associated Press with fighters from Estonia Italy and Chile.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Anton Raadik
Estonia
Tommy Beil
Youngstown
Engico Bertola
Italy
Art Swiden
Duquesne
Columbus
Arturo Gonoy
Santiago
Chile
Pat Richard
Aol
Challenger to Crownd Robinson in Welterweight Title Bout
Bernie Ducusen a 21 year old challenger from New Orleans claims he will crowd Ray Robinson from Comiskey Park ring Thursday night. Ducusen has a 48 of 50 pro record and vows to stay on top of Robinson. Robinson has only two defeats in 88 fights and passed the weigh in in top shape for the 15 round title clash.
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Chicago
Shifly
Bernie Docusen
Ray
Sugar) Robinson
New Orleans
Robinson
Iatex
Associated Press
Comiskey Park
Musial Leads National Hitters Slugging Tally Shift
Stars from St. Louis and Pittsburgh top the latest National League batting chart. Musial of the Cardinals leads with a .376 average as Holmes slides to second behind him. Pittsburgh’s Westlaker and Philadelphia’s Ashburn hold notable spots, with Gustine and Gordon tied for fifth.
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Associated Press
NEW York
Musial
St. Louis Cardinal
Boston
Tommy’ “Ines
Holmes
Pitschurgh
Wally Westlaker
Ronkie
Richie Ashburn
Philladea
Frankie Gustine
Pittsburgh
Sid Gordon
Baseball Tourney Deadline Tonight
The American Legion Junior Baseball Tournament in West Virginia towns calls for up to 67 teams to file entry forms by midnight. District contests lead to state regionals in Parkersburg August 23-26 with potential future site changes. The sectional winner earns one of four spots in the national finals. Joe Flynn of Rochester leads a separate update in Rochester New York.
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Associated Press
Charleston
American Legion
C. A
Bud) Tesch
Morgantown
Tesch
West Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
District of Columbia
Parkersburg
Hagerstown
Manchester
N. H
Splashketball Emerges In Pool Play At Groton
In Groton GONN two four member teams played splashketball, a mix of basketball and water polo in a hotel pool. Players passed a ball and tried shots into end baskets while underwater carrying was not allowed. Spectators numbered in the hundreds and no score was kept.
Jaycees Dominate Black Knight in City Junior League Win
Jaycees rout Black Knight 16 to 2 as Bob Harper allowed six hits and struck out nine. Helen claims fifth win in six in County Junior League with a 12 to 4 victory over Big Slick, remaining one game behind Amigo juniors.
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Jaycees
Black Knight
Bob Harper
Helen
Big Slick
Amigo
McCtney Ib
Baugus
Wald
Turmner
Cormack
Ha 'Segle
Huffman
Sallie
Sally If
Ecovey
Hagg
Harper
Crawford
Chandler
Durhan
Moore
Sizemore
Oie
Lilly
Ward
McCartney
Legursky
Chand
Louis in New Role in Return Walcott Fight
The 23 June heavyweight title bout at Yankee Stadium features Joe Louis defending against Jersey Joe Walcott. Analysts question Louis’s punch, speed, and sharpness while crediting Walcott’s courage and tactics after their Madison Square Garden duel. The era’s repeated rematches suggest a new dynamic as Louis carries the crown into a high stakes sequel.
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Louis
Walcott
New York
Joe Louis
Jersey
Joe Walcott
Walcolt
Lille
Wallie
Madison Square Garden
Joe
Wal-scott
Yankee Stadium
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Princeton Maytags
Bluefield
Cleveland Indians
Bos
Braves
Indians
Aneri
Icgn
Tiree Games
Bob Lemon
C. D. Garten
Detroit Tigers
Janty
Ihes
Toop
Makelin
WWHS
New York Giants
Joe Reichler
Moose Club
Beckley, National Bank
Chamber of
Met
Paul Felgrey
Arclights
George
Red) Munger
Cardinals
Johnny Vander Meer
Cincinnati Reds
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Redbird
Ewell Blackwell
Blacky
Blackwell
Lemon
Frank Biseau
Browns
Wynn
Rae ‘Scarborough
Senators
Pext
Phil Murchildon
Athletics
Mickey Haefner
Want
Scarborough
Bill Wight
White Sox
Cliff Fannin
Mel Parnell
Red Sox
Bobby Feller
Pirate
Feller
Tigers
Yankees
Pirates
Polo Grounds
Cubs
Phillies
Reds
Dodgers
Brookyr
Aya Aan
Neville Street
I Leiluls, Rand
C. C. Lewis
Raleigh County
Rochester
N. Y
Johnny Flynn
Jaycees, Helen
Mark Jr
Big Stick
Helen Abrhe
J.aleGrn
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J. Maynor
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Hennesey
L. Crump
Kedie
I Payne
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Lester P
B. Kedierf
Milain Ce
Werel
Mantrai
Chhndler
P. Cadle
Washington, Atlantic City
Cheisia Vocalions
Chesse
Mt. Vernon
Mendotton
Radio City Music Hall
RCA
IRS
Chesapeake & Ohio Rarway Depot
Huntington
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
G.C. Murphy CO
Rip Stick
B. Keskl
Crump
Cadile
J. Lester
Lotus Batiter
Willie Davis
Lee Ramage
Natie Brown
Max Schmeling
Bob Pastor
Arturo Godoy
Abe Simon
Buddy Baer
Billy Conn
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Bair Bros., Inc
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