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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1955

Page

7

Gauley and Welch 9s Gain Tourney Finals

Regional high school baseball results from West Virginia show Gauley Bridge and Welch advancing to finals. Gauley Bridge beat Stoco 5 2 to set a date with Marlinton in Lewisburg. Welch defeated Herndon 6 2 to face Bluefield in Region 8 title game.

West Virginia Region 8 Bluefield Welch Herndon Gauley Bridge Stoco Marlinton Lewisburg Follansbee Moundsville Panhandle Parkersburg Seth Poca South Charleston East Bank Huntington Milton Man-Matewan Man Govan Valley Oak Hill Stoco Indians

Four More Players Named for NL Game

Clarksburg coach Jack Moore added a third halfback to the North squad for the North-South Football Game at Charleston on August 13. Terry Fairbanks of Parsons joins H. K. Smith of Parkersburg and Ted Kershner of Martinsburg. Moore also adds Roland Raines of Keyser at tackle. Other North selections include Paul Shreves, Sam Hilton, and Charles Greathouse. South coach Sammy LeRose has eight players named, including Bill Wells, Dick Hawkins, Jimmy Maddox, John Bowles, Ron Steele, John Plybon, Bobby Eggers, and Warren Reeser.

Clarksburg Jack Moore Charleston Terry Fairbanks Parsons H. K. Smith Parkersburg Ted Kershner Martinsburg Moore Clarksburg Victory Roland Raines Keyser Bob Gaydos Shinnston Paul Shreves Sistersville Sam Hilton Charles Greathouse Sammy LeRose J. Albans LeRose Bill Wells Stonewall Jackson Dick Hawkins South Charleston Jimmy Maddox Barboursville John Bowles Bluefield Ron Steele John Plybon Bobby Eggers Big Creek Warren Reeser Huntington

Garnet Rally Tops Stratton 7-3 at Cain Memorial

Garnet High of Charleston shaded Stratton High 7-3 at Cain Memorial Field. Garnet trailed 3-2 before scoring two in the fifth and three in the seventh to seal it behind Pegram’s late relief. Leo Whitton and Barrett stood out, with Whitton collecting three hits and Barrett fanning five over seven innings.

Stratton High Garnet High Charleston Cain Memorial Field Stratton Garnet Howard Barrett Bulldogs Pegram Leo Whitton Dickerson

Engineers Upset Pinecrest B 7-3

The Army Engineers won their second straight Intercity Softball League game, defeating Pinecrest B 7-3 at Ballard Stadium. Heath hit a key two on homer in the fifth as Engineers jumped to a 5-0 lead and never trailed, while Bob Scott belted a solo shot for Pinecrest in the fifth.

Army Engineers Ballard Stadium Pinecrest Sports Center Martin Appalachian Prince Engineers Heath Bob Scott Branch Bees SportsCenter

Baseball scores and upcoming games mix in regional notice

Baseball results include Syracuse 2-0 over Richmond 1-3 and Buffalo 6 over Montreal 4 with Rochester 3 and Toronto 1 Columbus at Havana plus several rain and weather impacted games. Evening schedule lists Pinecrest teams vs Prosperity and Sports Center, with Friday postponed tilts Pros perity vs Army Engineers and Sports Center vs State Lunch Oak Hill. Ballard stadium hosts 6 pm starts. Appalachian at Ballard. Army Engineers 7 runs, Pinecrest B 3. Appalachian 5, Sports Center 6. Martin, Green, Cox, Cook noted in box scores.

Syracuse Richmond Buffalo Montreal Rochester Toronto Columbus Havana Appalachian Cox Martin Ballard Stadium Pinecrest Prosperity Sports Center Army Engineers and Sports Center Oak Hill Army Engineers Branch and Shores Farmer Scott Appalachian Green Cox and Cook

Old-Timers Practice Set for Saturday in Mt Hope Area

The Raleigh County League Old-Timers invite players to a 10 am Saturday practice at Tams Mountain Park. Secretary Leighton Farley said manager Snooks Keaton urged attendance as they prepare for a May 29 benefit game against a Mt Hope and Bradley Lions Clubs team for Twin Cities Little League. The Mt Hope neighborhood venue and start time are to be decided.

Raleigh County League Twin Cities Mt. Hope

Glen Leigh Girls Win Volleyball Tournament

Glen Leigh won the girls volleyball tournament in the Shady Spring district event at Glen Morgan yesterday afternoon defeating Crow in the first round, Daniels in the semifinals and Glade Creek in the championship match. The Creek girls, drawing a bye, defeated Ghent 24 21 before bowing to Glen Leigh.

Glen Leigh Shady Spring Glen Morgan Crow Daniels Glade Creek Creek Girls Ghent

First Homer Of Year Hits L Becketley Reds Win

Beckley Little League opened with four teams. Reds beat Cards 6 2 and Yankees toppled Indians 6 1. Ronald Thompson hit the season's first homer for the Reds, while Don Belcher and Eddie Highlander dominated on the mound with 13 and 18 strikeouts respectively.

Beckley Reds Yankees Don Belcher Jimmy Christian Horvath Christian Belcher Jackson Wilke Eddie Highlander Indians Dave Edwards Yanks Rodney Weikle Highlander Walt Coleman Edwards Brksdle Miller Ryan Wikle Gmpale Qintier Ib Hmlock Erbnit Hufmn Gwinn Vidvich Horvath If Hess James Rf Slater Woods Rotini Rosalem R — Thompson Barksdale Arvath E Wikle RBI Thompson C. Thompson Hambric Harvath R. Thomp

Glen Leigh Wins Narrow 35-23 Final

In the tournament Glen Leigh, 35 23, defeated Crow 34 21 in the first round and beat Daniels 26 20 in the semifinals before edging Glade Creek 35 23 to win the final. DanIels Shady Spring Ghent Beaver listed in results.

Glen Leigh Crow Daniels Shady Spring Ghent Beaver Glade Creek

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