Signal Stealing Tale Spurs Baseball Scorekeeping Debate
The Raleigh County league record-keeping dispute reveals errors in Marfork pitching and batter averages, with managers urging home and visiting scorekeepers to align under league rules. A 1947 baseball guide recounts a Philadelphia signal system using a buzzer and a switchbox, illustrating similar misdirection in the old game.
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Raleigh County Baseball League
Ameagle
Marfork
McAlpin
Winding Gulf
Kopperston
Helen
Glen Rogers
Jim Wilder
City Recorder's
Creel Cornwell
Clarksburg
Phils
Old Baker Bowl
Cincinnati
Tom Corcoran
Reds
Corcoran
Redlegs
Phillies
Notre Dame Tryouts Show Irish Descent and Experience
In South Bend, 112 candidates report to Notre Dame grid coach Frank Leahy next fall. Thirty five are of Irish descent and thirteen are lettermen among the hopefuls. The article lists the mixed prospects during spring preparations.
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Associated Press
Rend
Ind
Notre Dame
Frank Leahy
Baseball slate features key AL and NL matchups across cities
Today’s schedule highlights American League clashes Chicago at Detroit Grove versus Trucks and Boston at New York Chandler, with pitchers Kramer Feller Embree and Sarg Hudgon Marchildon among listed starters. Also notes UCLA sprinter Bill Lacefield competing anew after national long jump title.
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St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Chicago
New York
Boston
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Musburgh
Detroit
Grove
Trucks
Cleveland
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Feller
Embree
Washington
Sarg
Hudgon
Marchildon
Fine
Chandler
Koslo
Johnson
Parkersburg Reds Qualify For State Baseball Tourney
Parkersburg Reds earned a berth to the State Scholastic Baseball Tournament by sweeping Lee Grove 8-0 and 19-2 in a best two of three, completing the regional final schedule amid weather delays. Sulphia and others pursued final spots as Wellsburg, Monongah, Williamson, and Bluefield blocks faced final matchups with Huntington Vinson and Gary Mullens.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Defender
Sophia High
Raleigh
Parkersburg
Lee Grove
Sulphia
Moundsville
Wellsburg
Bellwood Union
Fairmont
Monongah
Sumnerner
Moorefield
Williamson
Huntington Vinson
Bluefield
Gary
Mullens
Vinson
Huntington
Benwood Union
Weirton
Bethany Clinic hosts first round coaching school event
Sissonville beat East Bank 2-1 and Dunbar defeated Clay 6-5 in opening round playoff games. The Bethany College coaching school returns for a second year with football and basketball sessions led by Harold (Red) Drew and Bob Higgins, plus WVU's Lee Patton overseeing hoops as the event runs August 11 to 15 with semi finals Saturday and finals Sunday.
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Sissonville
East Bank
Dunbar
Clay
South Charleston
Stone
Associated Press
Wall Jackson
Charleston
Bethany
Bethany College
Palmer eyes upset in 12 hole Philadelphia event
102 entrants compete in a 72 hole three day scramble for $15,000 at Cedarbrook Country Club in rain delayed start. Johnny Palmer, a 28 year old Badin NC native and former tailgunner, is viewed as a dark horse despite stars like Hogan and Demaret. He aims to finish within two strokes of 280 to stay in the hunt as the field is pared to 60 low scorers by Sunday.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Johnny Palmer
Cedarbrook Country Club
Wolf Course
Carolina
Philadelphia Inquirer
Army Air Forces
Bustin
Ben Hogan
Jim Demaret
Palmer
Johnny
Badin
N. C
Fort Worth
Tex
Salem Loss Sets Tech in Tie for First Place
Salem and West Virginia Tech were in a first place tie with eight wins and three losses in the West Virginia Collegiate Baseball Conference. Salem lost to Fairmont State 6-5 in 10 innings, dropping the pair into a shared lead after Tech had briefly fallen from sole top spot.
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Associatec
Fairmont
Salem
West Virginia Tech
West Virginia
Tech
Fairmont State Falcons
Tigers
Law's Auto Store Weekend Deals and Housewares
Friday and Saturday promotions feature Yeavy Aluminum Dish Sets priced around 2.95 to 3.95. Edlund Guaranteed Can Openers and Flour Lifters advertised with uncertain details. Local listing includes dubious codes and small-town pricing, with references to Beadley GA and Cas 59.
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Edlund
Yankees fined after photo stunt raise new tension
Six Yankees including Joe DiMaggio and Charley Keller faced fines for skipping a batting practice photo in uniforms for promotion. DiMaggio received $100, others were docked from $25 to $50. Rumors say the move reflects broader discontent with owner Larry Mac Phail and ongoing promotion schemes. Manager Bucky Harris remains neutral as players view the action as an individual matter. No clubhouse meeting occurred due to rain before a Detroit game.
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NEW York
New York Yankees
Larry MacPhail
Joe DiMaggio
Charley Keller
Aaron Robinson
DiMaggio
Jomanny Lindell
MacPhailian
Don Johnson
Lindell
Frank Shea
Hal
Newhouser
Detroit Tigers
Detroit
Joe Gordon
MacPhail
Yankee
Bucky Harris
Busy Weekends For W.V.U. Nine
West Virginia University faces Salem College in the first of two busy baseball weekends to end its season. St. Vincent's of Latrobe Pa. meets WVU tomorrow with Fairmont State to follow for two games. Coach Hockenberry plans lineup changes and may use Jack Webb in today’s game. Okey Ryan may pitch tonight as he seeks a shot at Joe Louis title with Gus Lesnevich in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden.
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Associated Press
Morgantown
West Virginia University
Salem College
Mountaineers
St. Vincent's
Latrobe
Fairmont State
West Virginia
Charlie Hockenberry
Jack Webb
Bettina
Jersey
Joe Walcott
Louis
Joey Maxim
West Coast
Poultry Farmer Solves Baseball Problem With Automation
Poultry man Michael Yotch, after installing automatic water feeders for his baby chicks, saves two hours daily and signs with the Essex Junction team of the Suburban league.
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Associated Press
Sssen
Michael Yotch
Yotch
Essex Junction
Black Gang Captures Six Furlong Sprint at Havre de Grace
Cedlar Farm's Black Gang won the six furlong Liberty Grove purse, narrowly beating Ariel Long and Neddiecan in race five at Havre de Grace. In the sixth, Drum Major claimed the Cross purse, paying $43 to win. Bruins star Herb Tam leads UCLA tennis team this season in Los Angeles.
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Associated Press
Havre DE Grace
Celdar Farm
Black Gang
Liberty Grove
Bobanet Stable
Ariel Long
E. K. Bryson
Neddiecan
W. E. Farrell
Drum Major
Bruins
Los Angeles
Herb Tam
UCLA
Softball Standings And Last Night's Results
Universal beat Grant's 24 to 1 while Moose defeated Bemeco 14 to 3. Elks lead the standings with 1 loss and a .300 ratio, Stanaford at 2 1 and .667, Moose at 2 1 .667, Bemeco 1 2 .338, Grant's 0 3 .000. Upcoming games include Grant's vs Elks and Amps Wiseman and Underwood.
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Universal
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Moose
Bemeco
Wol Pet. GB
Elks
Stanaford
Grant's
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Nardware
Wiseman & Underwood
Babe Ruth Heads To New York After Florida Vacation
Babe Ruth planned to fly to New York at 8 45 A M EST today ending a three week Miami Beach vacation at friend Raymond Kilthau s home. He is recuperating from a neck operation and has spent time resting fishing and golfing. He will be accompanied by his wife Clare and a nurse.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Babe
Ruth
New York
Raymond Kilthau
Clare
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Bill Lacefield
Law’s Auto Store
Sophia, W. Va
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Beatley GA
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Kanawha Blvd
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