Youth talent urged to rebuild Raleigh county baseball ranks
The Raleigh county league should rely on young players due to a manpower shortage from military service and wartime work. Scouts should watch high school practices and sandlot games for future stars like Tommy Cafego, Ross Hutchens, Don Dix, and Donnie Gibson, while veterans can mentor new talent. The piece argues this approach strengthens teams and preserves baseball's future.
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Raleigh County Baseball League
Victory Workshop
Tommy Cafego
Scarbro
Oldsters
Ball Park
Blue-Grays Protest After Official Scorer Loss Sparks League Conference
The Mountain State League faces a conference to resolve scoring duties after Ashland’s 8-2 win over Bluefield was protested by Blue Grays manager Wayne Austin. President Robert Caldwell relieved Virgin Currence of scorer duties, leaving Bill McClung temporarily in place before Navy service. Remaining games saw Williamson beat Welch 10-7 and Logan edging Huntington 4-3. Welch leads Williamson and Logan/Huntington tied for second.
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Ray Ryan
Mountain State League
Robert Caldwell
Ashland Caldwells
Caldwell
Ollie Vanek
Williamson
Uncle Sam
League
Vanek
Blaise Danos
Red Bird
Bluefield
Danos
Logan
Indians
John W. Gwinn
Talcott
Summers County
Mickey McClung
Hinton
Navy
Art Smith
West Virginia University
Hugo Cabrers
Woodrow Wilson
Morgantown
Elkins
Huntington
Pony Express
Charleston Mountain Lions
Associated Press
Welch
Ashland
Wayne Austin
Blue Grays
Austin
Robert T. Caldwell
Virgin
Cabell County Club
Welch Welch
Figeights 4 Hot Springs Bout Results
Boxing results from multiple venues show Jack Byrd defeating Lew Jenkins in Sweetwater by decision in 10 rounds while Kid Tunero outpointed Ezzard Charles in Cincinnati and Jack Chase edged Jorge Morelia in Long Beach. Strong names and weights listed for each match.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Jack Byrd
Blytheville
Lew Jenkins
Sweetwater
Tex
Cincinnati
Havana
Cuba
Ezzard Charles
Long Beach
Jack Chase
Los Angeles
Jorge Morelia
Mexico City
Tobin Sets Mark With Three Consecutive Braves Homers
Boston pitcher Jim Tobin becomes the first major league hurler to hit three straight homers in a game. He matched Ernie Lombardi’s power, homering four times in five trips, and warned Lombardi to expect more clashes at home. Lombardi, a 20 homer season man, advised Tobin to swing away as he pursues more than a few long balls himself. Tobin, riding five homers this season, jokes about erasing pitching records through this power display.
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Associated Press
Boston
Jim Tobin
Boston Braves
Ernie Lombardi
Oakland
Cal
Tobin
Jim
Lombardi
Wes Ferrell
Cleveland
Hal Schumacher
Giants
Dodgers
Loombardi
Pittsburgh
Stoco and Shady Clash Tomorrow
Shady Spring and Stoco baseball teams meet Friday at 2 p m on Amigo diamond to decide the scholastic league title. Stoco needs one win to clinch the 1942 championship. a second game remains possible if needed. Lacy lists Jessup Rutledge Martin Russell Turner White Richmond Sanchez and Prentess as likely starters in the outfield.
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Shady Spring
Stoco
Amigo
Tigers
Lacy
Shady
Jessup
C. Rutledge
Martin
Russell
Turner
White
M. Richmond
Santcnez
Prentess
Sanchez
Ruth quits pitching to play outfield full time
Babe Ruth declares he will abandon pitching duties to remain in the outfield, saying he would prefer to play every day and that once every four games is enough for him. The veteran star frames the move as a commitment to daily action and longevity in the field.
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Babe Ruth
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