Beckley Eyes Army Recreation Building Sale For Center Try
The C&O Railroad plans to sell the White Sulphur Springs Army recreation building to Beckley Recreation Commission for 1500 to 1800 dollars. The 160 by 78 foot hall seats about 1000, with courts and crafts equipment, costing about 75000 to erect. Beckley civic groups back the move, but site and funding hurdles loom as the commission has a deadline approaching.
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Clippers Set for Four Southeastern Nine Games
Raleigh Clippers book nine games with members of the Southeastern Negro Baseball League over 11 days starting July 1. The slate includes two games with the Durham Eagles, plus dates against the Charlotte Red Sox, Goshen Red Wings and Jacksonville Red Caps at venues in Charleston Eccles Bluefield and Glen Rogers.
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Yankees and Pirates Stars Highlight Baseball Action
Rudy York hit a two run homer as Chicago beat New York 6 to 4 in a five inning rally. Kirby Higbe became the Pirates first pitcher in 20 starts to win while holding the Giants to eight hits in 122 innings.
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Baseball matchups on schedule with multiple night games
Detroit visits New York Tr to face Shea as Cleveland plays Boston Embree meets Hughson at night. Chicago meets Philadelphia Papish vs Fowler while St Louis travels to Washington with Kramer opposing Masterson in scheduled games.
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Six WVU Assistant Coaches Picked as Kern Names Staff
WVU head coach Bill Kern announced six assistants behind him including three new coaches Steve Harvick Leon ard Barnum and John Shonk and a full time trainer Albert Gwynne. Reappointed were Irvin Howell James Wartis and Charles Yost. The new staff also include duties in the School of Physical Education and note Harris joins seasonally.
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G. Ott Romney
West Virginia University Athletic Council
Irvin Stewart
Steve Harvick
Montgomery
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All-Star Game Star Power Spurs Fan Balloting
Fans vote for the 1947 All-Star lineup as Johnny Mize leads the balloting for first base with plans for a strong Giants and Cardinals presence. Eyeing Stan Musial and Earl Torgeson and naming possible NL and AL stars, the piece notes Cronein and Dyer decisions, outfield stars, and top pitchers for the Chicago game.
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Major League Boxscores From Detroit Philadelphia Game
Summary of a multi team MLB box score snippet listing Detroit Philadelphia and Chicago New York line scores. Includes player at-bats hits runs and pitching notes across AL and NL games with attendance figures and notable performances.
City Softball Standings and Tonight's Schedule
In the city softball standings Elks lead with 6 2 750, Stanafard 5 4 556, and Universal 4 4 .500. Tonight's games: College vs Elks at 7:30 and Wardware vs Stanaford. Girls results postponed due to rain. Ember's and Murphy's show 2 1 and 2 2 records respectively.
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National PGA Championship Opens With Hogan and Demaret Leading
Defending champion Ben Hogan and medalist Jimmy Demaret led 64 qualifiers into the first round of the National PGA Championship in Detroit. The field included former winners and top money leaders as they began 18 hole match play with notable pairings and early rounds, including Hogan vs Toney Penna and Sam Snead facing Jimmy Thompson.
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Istender Marshall
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Lew Worsham
Johnny Morris
Montgomery
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Hartsdale
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Danville
Keatleys to Meet Helen in Sunday Junior League game
Raleigh County Junior Baseball League standings show Keatley's undefeated with two wins set to face Helen at 2 p m Sunday on the local diamond. Amigo and Tams also won yesterday as Bill Caudill pitched well for Tams and Babe McVey delivered a four hitter for Amigo in a 9 1 victory over Winding Gulf.
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Pinecrest Defeats Beaver 10 to 4 in Preview Game
Pinecrest softballers defeated Beaver 10-4 in a warm up for the new circuit. Jack Fego earned the win with eight hits allowed, aided by Harry Poling in relief. Pinecrest had 14 hits led by Ted Darby as they scored in the first, third and fourth innings.
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