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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1937

Page

9

Tams Crowned Leaders as Reds Fall in Measured Setback

In a tight league clash at Stanaford field Lillybrook Reds dropped 3 2, handing Tams Majors a fifth win in six starts to surge atop the standings. Stamford Ire: Parker drove in the decisive run in the ninth as Bailey’s better late support sealed a 3 2 win.

Stanaford Lillybrook Reds Tams Majors Stonecoat Scarbro Glen White Fayette Countians Stamford-Lillybrook Ray Bailey Buford Tudor Stamford Parker Bailey Lloyd Parker Bill Scott Virgil Keaton Scott Keaton Mann Campbell Stanaford Abrhpae Scarbro Taylor J. Scott Sain Giamp Lillybrook Abrhpae J. McGraw Cscees Eee Ae Ae Thay Mann Cssceseee W. McGraw K. Keaton O. Hoffstutler D. Hoffstutler V. Keaton Cceeves D. Bail- Freeman R. Bailey Caan Ves McGraw Tudor Ty Ratios Stanford Underwood Hill W. George

United States Ryder Cup team sails for England

The United States Ryder Cup team will sail from New York aboard the Manhattan on June 16, with ten players and non playing captain Walter Hagen to arrive June 22 ahead of the Southport and Ainsdale course matches. Six players are named, with 13 pros competing for four open places through PGA events beginning May 24 in Pittsburgh and June 10 in Detroit. Named: Densmore Shute Tony Manero Johnny Revolta Henry Picard Horton Smith Gene Sarazen. Contenders include Craig Wood Dick Metz Paul Runyan Ed Dudley Sam Snead Vic Ghezzi Jimmy Hines Ray Mangrum Harold McSpaden Byron Nelson Ralph Guldahl Olin Dutra Ky Laffoon.

Associated Press New York England Manhattan Walter Hagen Southport Ainscale Hagen Pittsburgh Detroit Densmore Shute Tony Manero Johnny Revolta Henry Picard Horton Smith Gene

Tear gas costs cited in Salina lettuce strike

National Labor Relations Board hearings in Salina California heard that during last year's lettuce strike police spent 13200 on tear gas and gas equipment, a figure reflecting the high cost of maintaining order amid labor disputes.

Associated Pr Salina Calif National Labor Relations Board G. W. Griffin

Germany France And Italy Victors In Davis Cup Play

Germany defeated Austria 3 2 in the second round of the Davis Cup as rain halted the final day in Munich. Baron Gottfried Von Cramm led the German charge before play was stopped and both remaining singles matches were ceded to Austria at their request for a postponement until Monday.

Munich Germany Austria Baron Gottfried von Cramm Adam Banarowski

Italy doubles team tops Monaco to reach Europe II round

In Bologna Italy’s Davis Cup squad advanced to the second round of the European zone as doubles pair V Taroni and F Quintavalle defeated Vladimire Landau and Gaston Medecin of Monaco 6 1 6 3 6 3 for their third straight win Italy also took both singles matches yesterday signaling a strong overall showing by the host nation.

Associated Press Bologna Italy V. Taroni F. Quintavalle Vladimire Landau Gaston Medecin Monaco

France advances to third round in Davis Cup

France moved into the third round of the European zone Davis Cup by defeating Norway 3-0. In the doubles, Marcel Bernard and Yvon Petra beat Fritz Jenssen and Johann Beer 6-2 6-2 6-2 after Bernard Destremeau and Marcel Bernard won the opening singles.

France Associated Press Paris Norway Marcel Bernard Yvon Petra Fritz Jenssen Johann Beer Bernard Destremeau

Oceana and Wyco Win Wyoming County Baseball Contests

In Wyoming County league play Oceana won a twelve inning 3 to 2 victory over Alvarez. Wyco defeated Wyoming 7 to 5 as the league prepares for a six team lineup with potential entries from Mullens or Corinne. A meeting at Pineville next Saturday will fix the schedule.

Wyoming County Oceana Alpeca Wyco Wyoming H. C. Blakley Corinne Blakley Mullens Pineville

Major League Standings and Results Listed

National League yesterday saw Pittsburgh defeat Boston 6 to 3 and St. Louis beat Brooklyn 7 to 1. New York routed Chicago 4 to 1 while Cincinnati crushed Philadelphia 21 to 10 in a high scoring day.

Pittsburgh Boston St. Louis Brooklyn New York Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia

St Louis at Brooklyn Harrell Faces Mungo Rivalry

In a set of decisive matches St Louis visits Brooklyn as Harrell battles Mungo while Chicago meets New York with Shoun facing Melton or Fitzsimmons. Cincinnati travels to Philadelphia to pit Grissom against Walters. Pittsburgh plays Boston with Swift versus Fette.

St. Louis Brooklyn Harrell Mungo Chicago New York Shoun Melton

Baseball scores and upcoming games listed today

The standings show Cleveland 3 Boston 1 Chicago 2 New York 1 Philadelphia 9 Detroit 8 Washington 7 St. Louis 1. Today New York at Chicago Pearson versus Lyons Washington at St. Louis Cascarella versus Bonetti Philadelphia at Detroit Thomas versus Bridges Boston at Cleveland Marcum against Brown.

Cleveland Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Detroit Washington St. Louis Pearson Lyons Cascarella Bonetti Thomas Bridges Marcum Brown

Medwick Grabs NL Batting Lead In Busy Day

Ducky Medwick of the Cardinals regains the National League batting lead with a 3-for-4 performance lifting his average to .429. Gil Brack moves to second, Ival Goodman climbs to third, while Joe Cronin advances to second in the American League. Also reports contain Southern Association scores: Little Rock 8 5, Atlanta 7 7, Memphis 2 4, Chattanooga 3 4, New Orleans 9 4, Nashville 5 5.

Associated Press Ducky Medwick Cardinals Medwick Gil Brack Brooklyn Ival Goodman Reds Phillies Morrie Arnovich Gerry Walker Tigers Joe Cronin Red Sock Lyn Lary Indians G Abrh — Walker Lary Cronin Red Cox Dodge Southern Association Little Rock Atlanta Memphis Chattanooga New Orleans Nashville

Wear Chosen As Referee For U S Australia Davis Cup

Joseph W. Wear of Philadelphia has been selected as referee for the final U S Australia matches in the Davis cup American zone. The two teams arrived and prepared for three weeks of practice. Wear will hold conferences at Forest Hills with non playing Australian captain Clifford Sproule and American leader Walter L. Pate. He will appoint umpires linesmen and decide on court fit and spikes use on grass courts.

Associated Press New York Joseph W. Wear Philadelphia United States Australia Mexico City Japan England Wear Forest Hills Clifford Sproule Walter L. Pate

International League Scores and Davis Cup Notes

Buffalo shuts Jersey City 4 0 and Toronto tops Syracuse 5 2. Rochester beats Newark 5 3, while Baltimore Montreal postpones due to rain. Wear, US Davis Cup chairman, is final arbiter on rules and has led the US Davis Cup committee thrice. The US squad practicing at Forest Hills includes Budge Mako Parker Hunt with Bitsy Grant and Riggs possibly joining.

Buffalo Jersey City Toronto Syracuse Rochester Newark Wear United States Lawn Tennis Association U. S United States Forest Hills Don Budge Gene Mako Frank Parker Joe Hunt Statefornia Atlanta Bitsy Grant Robert Riggs

Bengals Fall To Welch In Weekend Set At Beckley

Beckley Bengals return from McDowell county with two losses to Welch Miners. Sunday 11 to 8 defeat followed Saturday 6 to 4 win as Welch pounded Shoemaker’s pitching. Smith injured nose in collision. Gorseyca hit a three bagger as Beckley offense struggled to close the gap. Eli Harris plans strenuous workouts ahead of season opener at Huntington and first league game versus Bluefield at R M S park Friday.

Beckley Bengals McDowell County Welch Miners Beckley Smith Welch Shoemaker Bengals Ruddle Gorseyca Singleton O'Neil Davis Eli Harris Bengal Huntington R. M. S. Park Bluefield Blue Grays

Bounty period ends May 15 for gray fox drive

Charleston reports the Conservation Commission will close its gray fox bounty on May 15 after receiving 1,307 claims since February 15. Each certified fax earns $1, pelts remain property of the trapper. Counties listing top claims include Pocahontas Preston Randolph Hampshire Pendleton.

Charleston Conservation Commission Pocahontas Preston Randolph Hampshire Pendleton Cabell Hancock Mason Ohio

Perry Earns Narrow Victory Over Vines in Hartford

Fred Perry defeated Ellsworth Vines 8-6 1-6 6-4 before about 1,500 spectators at the Hartford Golf Club courts. The win narrows Vines' lead in matches to 28-28 with three tour matches remaining.

Associated Press Hartford Conn Fred Perry Ellsworth Vines Hatford Golf Club Vines U-28

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