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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1952

Page

3

Prather Cop County Twin Bill Pushes Prather to Second

Raleigh County league action saw Beckley Prather Bros sweep both ends of a twin bill at Eccles diamond 8-5 and 11-4 to seize undisputed second place. Amigo Redbirds and Monteval Armeny split, Monteval winning 7-0 then losing 7-3. Coal City vs Timann Mullens was rained out, leaving Coal City atop at 2-6 with Prather at 3-1 and others close behind.

Raleigh Beckley Prather Bros Killarney Eccles Diamond Amigo Redbirds Monteval Armeny Monteval Coal City Timann-Mullens Colts Prathers Amiga Montcoal Slab Fork Itmann- Mullens

Beckley and Killarney Rally in Doubleheader League Action

Beckley dominated the opener scoring seven in the second inning with bases loaded triples by Frank Fragile and Gene Shrewsbury. Fragile earned his second win in the nightcap, delivering two doubles and a single with eight strikeouts as Beckley again plated seven in the second. Killarney’s Stilts and Adams contributed four hits, while Walker struggled after the second. The Monteval Amigo opener saw Maynard Daniels mirror a four hitter in a tight 4-0 triumph, with Montval’s Bulledge homering twice off Sutyak.

Beckley Frank Fragile Gene Shrewsbury Howard Thompson Cotton White Killarney Harrison Adams Jimmy Walker Sizemore O'N Kilarney John Hancock Maynard Daniels Mike Sutyak Daniels Redbirds Sutyak Monteval Vernon Massey Buddy Worthington Jim Salters Orville Barr Massey Johny Salters Jim Glen Rutledge Okey DeRaimo Coy Grose Amigo Frank Wyce Stoco Bulledge Killarnee Reed Helmick W. Adams Widick H. Adams O'Neal Atkinson Hartess Walker A. P. Fragile Srenine Hancock Appalachian Patrick If O'Johnstown Pinecrest Fragile Rt O'morrow Coal City Mills Ib Mr. Lacek Fayetteville Shrewsbury Thompson P E-Widick Hancock Lacek RBI P. Fragile White Thompson Walker P F. Fragile Sporacino Stover

Intercity Softball Schedule Sparks Week Night Play

Intercity Softball League announces a revamped Pinecrest diamond schedule with games every night weather permitting. Appalachian leads with six games, plus key performances by Fragile, Lacek, Mills, and Shrewsbury as Berkley and Killamey clash in the action.

Pinecrest Appalachian Killamey Berkley Sizemore O'Neal Daniels F. Fragile M. Lacek Mills and Shrewsbury Thompson

Mullens Playground Loops Opens Junior Baseball League

Mullens hosts the Mullens Playground League opener in two divisions, Midget and Junior B, with teams from town, hill, avenue and outlying areas. Schedule features 10:30 start times at the high school and 1:30 junior games. teams include Wyco, Itmann, Maher, and Caloric.

Montcoal G. Peters Massey Jm. Salers Register Jo. Sailers Mullens Rutledge Olthig Mornine Sion Ty Peters K. Salters Thompson Jaach Worthington Waddell Hensley Rf i Deag Pierpaint Otsego Caloric Wyco Corinne Black Bowman Eagle Stephenson Stephen Othson Troquois Monteval Amigo RBI Salters OK Salters U-Keaton Wilson Pirates Dodgers Yankees Indians Itmann Maben

Powerhouse Powermen Ride Six Game Win Streak

The Powermen have won six straight. Pinecrest A Fayetteville and Pinecrest B each sit two losses. Week schedule includes Appalachian, Johns town, Coal City, Army, Pinecrest A and B, Sports Center, and Yale alum Ethan Allen’s major league career noted.

Powermen Pinecrest A Fayetteville Pinecrest Bo Appalachian Johnstown Coal City Pinecrest B Army Sports Center

Baltimorean Aces 6th Hole at Black Knight

W R Red Swager a Baltimore Jinsurance salesman formerly of Hinton scored a hole in one on the 25 yard par 3 sixth hole at Black Knight Country Club yesterday. Swager was a guest of J D Donovan of Harper Road and played in a threesome with Donovan and Keith Lipscomb of Northwestern Ave. He posted a 41 for the round.

W. R Red” Swager Baltimore Jinsurance Hinton Black Knight Country Club Swager J. D. Donovan Harper Road Donovan Keith Lipscomb Northwestern Ave

Batting hero Dee Fondy lifts Cubs past Pirates 5 4

Dee Fondy drove in the decisive run with two out in the ninth to edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 5 4. Marvin Grissom pitched a three hitter to beat Detroit 1 0 in a White Sox win. Joe Dobson shut out Virgil Trucks 3 0 in the opener. A Brooklyn boxing bout features Paddy Demar Heo vs Arthur King at Eastern Parkway arena on Dumont telecast.

Associated Press Dee Fondy Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Marvin Grissom White Sox Detroit Tigers Joe Dobson Virgil Trucks Brooklyn Paddy Demar- Heo Arthur King Canada Eastern Parkway Arena Dumont

British Amateur Golf Opens At Prestwick At Dawn

The British Amateur Championship began at Prestwick with 269 players including Frank Strafaci New York Billy Maxwell Odessa Tex and Jim McHale Philadelphia facing tough opponents. Defending champion Dick Chapman Pinehurst NC met Robert Lindsay Renfrew Glasgow as 39 Americans entered after late scratches.

Prestwick Scotland Frank Strafaci New York Billy Maxwell Odessa Tex Jim McHale Philadelphia Strafaci Atlante Strones Henri Lamaze Ris Frank Strananan Toledo Dick Chap- Iman Pinehurst N. C Robert Lindsay-Renfrew Glasgow Chapman

Complete State Tourney Lineup Heads To Wednesday Games

Two berths in the eight team state high school baseball tournament remained to be decided in regional finals Saturday. Parkersburg meets Pennsboro for Region 3 while Romney faces Martinsburg for Region 4. Weirton, Buckhannon, East Bank and others secured spots with regional wins.

Associated Press Parkersburg Pennsboro Romney Martinsburg Wardensville Mark Ferrelli Wellsburg Weirton Buckhannon Fairview East Bank Van Martinsburg-Romney Gary Blontgomery Tillist Williamson

Hogan Wins Colonial Invitation with 67 Closing

Ben Hogan shot a 3 under par 67 to win the Colonial National Invitation at Colonial Country Club, finishing 72 holes at 278 and beating Lloyd Mangrum by four strokes. Mangrum tied for second with 283, while Tommy Bolt and Doug Ford also contended as Hogan heads to Dallas for the National Open June 12-14.

Harold Vs Katliff Ft, Worth Tex Ben Hogan Little Ben Lloyd Mangrum Chicago Ben Dallas Gafford Colonial Country Club Man &Tum Tommy Bolt Durham N.C Hogan Doug Ford Harrison Mangrum Holt

US British Gal Golfers Prep for The Party

US British Gal Golfers ready for Curtis Cup at Muirfield near Edinburgh on June 6 and 7. British team veterans seek first win. Americans have limited Curtis Cup experience. Skipper Mrs. Frank Goldthwaite leads the US squad with Dorothy Kirby and Polly Riley as repeaters. England’s Katherine Cairns captains a seasoned lineup. The event precedes Troon British Women’s Amateur with limited prior American success.

Syd Kronisi New York U.S Muirfield Course Edinburgh Scotland Muirfield Firth of Forth U. S Frank Goldthwaite Fort Worth Tex USGA Dorothy Kirby Atlanta Polly Riley Angcle Sam Pat O'Sullivan Orange Corm Mae Murray Rutland Claire Doran Cleveland Marjorie Lindsay Decatur Grace de Moss Oregon State College Katherine Cairns

Cal Bears win Western Intercollegiate Sprint Rowing title

University of California crew defeated Stanford to claim the Western Intercollegiate Sprint Rowing Championship, posting 6:46.8 for 2000 meters to Stanford’s 7:04.8. California led prelim heats over Oregon State and UCLA, while Stanford beat British Columbia and USC. Coach Ky Ebright commented that Navy had posted a faster time recently.

Newport Harbor Calif University of California U. S Golden Bears Stanford California Oregon State UCLA British Columbia University of Southern California Bears Ky Ebright Navy

7 Winner to Tangle with Region 3 Rep Wednesday

The 7 winner advances to meet the Region 3 representative in Wednesday night games. The contest sets up a key regional clash with high stakes for both sides as teams vie for a spot in the next round.

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