Spring Sports Spark Beckley Notes
Local sports roundup previews baseball softball golf tennis and track activity across Beckley. Woodrow Wilson begins practice under Coach Lawrence Wiseman while Raleigh County leagues plan openings and the Eccl es Admirals organize. Golf courses near Beckley set schedules as Beckley Tennis Club builds new courts and Stonewall Jackson invitational approaches.
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Beckley Tennis 'Club
Ewart Avine
Herb Stansbury
Clarence
Mancock
Sam Cohn
Charleston
Beckley Jaycee
Woodrow Wilson High
Clipper to Play 3105 Innings Against Redlegs
The Associated Press reports the New York Yankees plan for Joe DiMaggio to start in center field in the season opener against the Cincinnati Reds, potentially playing three to five innings depending on his condition, as the Yanks lost their series to the St Louis Cardinals 3-1.
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Associated Press
ST. Petersburg
Fla
Doe DiMaggio
New York
CUBS
Clevelant
EL Paso
Tex
Chicago
Johnny Schmitz
Dob Rush
St. Louis Browns
Browns
Giants
Pittsburgh
Tucson
Ariz
Tio
Cleveland
Indians
Mickey Vernon
Ken Keltner
St Louis Cardinal
Lloyd Boyer
Ray Yoching
Clarence Beers
New York Yankees
Boyer
Yachim
St. Louis
Sarasota
Boston Braves
Rupp Bemoans Cage Trend Toward Old Fashioned Play
Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp criticizes basketball stall tactics and calls for stricter rules to speed up the game. He supports the recent held-ball rule but urges further limits on deliberate possession without attempting a shot to curb slow, old style defense.
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Ance
Fiesers
New York
Kentucky
Adolph Rupp
Rupp
Jimb-a- Learn
Increase in Baseball Costs Worry Griffith
AP News features Clark Griffith of the Washington Senators voices concern over rising baseball costs. He cites payroll growth from about 189000 to 400000 and higher park expenses, noting the need to rely on football and night entertainment as profits shrink. He predicts a competitive 1949 season amid player bids and efforts to improve the team.
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Senators
Orlando
Fla
Washington Senators
Detroit ‘Tigers
Lakeland
Philadelphia
Tigers
Jack Hand
Orlammo
Clark Griffith
Oh Fox
Noboy
Griffith
Cleveland
Boston
New York
Eodie Robinson
Buddy Lewis
Rae Scarborough
Critical Condition Fighter Unconscious After Knockout
Billy Cornwall a 23 year old lightweight from Los Angeles and Wes Moines was knocked out by Tate Martinez of Stockton in the ninth round of a 10 round bout. Cornwall dropped and hit his head on the mat and was pronounced in critical condition with a drain concussion at O Connors Hospital. He weighed 138 pounds and had a pro record of 28 wins 2 losses with two KO losses. Martinez held a slight edge on points before the knockout.
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Tre Associated
Ress
San Jose
Calif
Billy Cornwall
Los Angeles
Wes Moines
Cornwall
Tate Martinez
Stockton
O'Connor Hos
Pital
Anthony Badami
Tawa
Cornwell
Martinez
Citywide Collegiate Matches Reported Across U.S. Venues
Yesterday's results show St Louis defeating New York 3 to 1 in a match noted in Tampa Bay area with teams from Detroit Boston Chicago and Philadelphia. Specific venue results include St Louis losing to Boston in Bradenton and Cincinnati facing New York in St Petersburg.
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Associated Press
Sarasota
Fla
Detroit
Boston
Turson
Arta Chicago
Cleveland
St. Petersburg
New York
Bradenton
St Louis
Beaumont
Texas
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Pineville Gold Medal Basketball Tourney entries swell
Pineville officials report about 20 teams eyed for the Pineville Gold Medal Independent Basketball Tournament with 15 entered by morning and more expected before the 8 p.m. drawing at Pineville High School. The event raises funds for the high school athletic program with last year generating around $500.
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Register
Pineville
Jess Houck
Pineville High School
Houck
Bringin Niview
Setliff Wins Trip To Reds Opener In 1949 Contest
Wiley Setliff, principal of Killarney Grade School, wins an all expenses paid trip to the Cincinnati Reds opening day against the St Louis Cardinals after being named winner in WCFC radio contest. He will travel April 8 in a new Studebaker with $30 spending money and tickets, accompanied by his wife, with relations to Cardinals rookie Harold Rice. Other prizes go to O R Parker, Jackie Powell, and several contest entrants.
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Princewick
Killarney
Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
WCFC
Seqliff
Morgantown
Seyliff
Cincinnati T
Studebaker
Beckley Motor Company
Setliff
Harold Moor" Rice
Rice
Beckley
Raleigh
Oher
O. R. Parker
Union High
Monroe County
Jor
Radio Company
Fayette Street
Jackie Powell
Cranberry
Hyde Park
Silver Brand Clothes
Neville Street
Jackie
Elkins
Buckhannon
Robert Harper
Eccles
John Peelish, Jr
Carroll Sue -Harper
Feeles
Q. C. Hobbs
ML. Nope
Bill Hogan
Princeton
Mace H. Wood
Fairview Avenue
Berkley
Waiter Hoyt
Selliffs
Mgr
Bucky” Wallers
Sports Center
New Martinsville
Washington Irving
West Fairmont
Stonewall Jackson
Logan
Parker
Wheeling
Huntington Central
Powell
Charleston
Beagle Training Tactics for Young Pups and Field Craft
An AP News feature discusses early training for beagles in hunting rabbits and hares across the United States and Canada. It covers starting pups by six to seven months, the value of an older dog, gunfire socialization, and avoiding gunshyness, plus notes on humane, merciful hunting and practical outdoor tips.
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AP News
Canada
Tim
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