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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1947

Page

10

Major League Boxscores St Louis vs Chicago feature mixed outcomes

The tabulated box scores show St Louis and Chicago battling through runs, hits, and errors with Judnich, Early, and Philley delivering for the Cardinals while Zarilla and Kennedy contribute for the White Sox. Pitchers Gillespie and Caldwell earn decisions as the game unfolds across two halves with late exchanges and several substitutions.

St. Louis Chicago Dillinger Tucker Appling Lehner Cf Philley Neath Stephens Gi Kennedy Zarilia Michaels Judnich Baker Gold Kramer Gillespie Coleman Caldwell Moulder Wrightz Schultz Harrist Kramer Early Jones Léhnér Kennedy Heath Zarilla Beravdino Berardino Hilg—Kramer Gilléspié Weafer, Hubbard Berry

Benton Tops Feller 4 1 To Lead Four Games

Detroit pitchers curb powerful hitters as Al Benton prevails 4-1 over Bob Feller to widen Tigers lead to four games. Big four hurlers slowed by rivals, while town racing notes and several NL and AL outcomes follow.

Joe Reichler Associated Press Tiger Detroit Tigers Hal Newhouser Dizzy Trout Virgil Trucks Freddy Hutchinson Steve O'Neill Rollies Newouser Town Jockey Club al Benton Trenties Ubby Albert J. Boyle Jbenton Diaws Bobby Feller Tigers Boyle York Yankees Boston Red Burton Benton O'Neill Newhouser Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Brooklyn Polo Grounds Johnny Sain Boston Braves Philadelphia Phillies Charles Town Charles

Navy Favorite In IC4A Meet At Franklin Field

Navy hopes to win the IC4A outdoor meet at Franklin Field as 700 athletes from 42 colleges compete. NYU star Reggie Pearman leads in the 440 and 880 and anchors the mile relay. Harvard Michigan State and Penn State pose strong opposition with Penn State’s Gerry Karver and Dianetti contending for the mile with a recent 4 11.6 outdoor best.

Navy Associated Press Philadelphia Franklin Field New York University Violet Reggie Pearman Fleet Star Illinois Penn Pearman NYU Violets Bernard Mayer Warren Halliburton Harvard Michigan State Penn State Dianetti Gerry Karver Karver

Record wagering and attendance at West Virginia racing season

Boyle projects another strong showing following last year’s spring and fall seasons. Today’s card has five races with 14 entries, others with 12 and 10, and nine in the remaining event. The meeting will close July 22.

West Virginia Boyle

Tigers edge Indians as Kell drives in three runs

George Kell of the Tigers lined four straight singles, three against Bob Feller, driving in three runs and scoring another in a 4-2 Tigers victory over Cleveland. Cliff Fannin held the White Sox to three singles over six scoreless innings to earn a 3-0 win for the Browns, splitting a doubleheader after Chicago won the opener 5-2.

Glen Russell Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Athletics Sox Philadelphia Yankees Washington Yankee New Yorkers Ewell Blackwell Pittsburgh Cincinnati Pirates Cliff Fannin Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns Bob Gillespie White Sox Jackie Kramer Browns Fannin George Kell Tigers Bobby Feller Indians Chicago

Irish Billy Graham Edges Petrone In New York Bout

The Associated Press reports Irish Billy Graham, 141 1 4, from New York outpointed Ernie Petrone, 141 1 4, of Philadelphia in New York at Jerome Stadium. Pat OConnor of Ireland outpointed Lou Rousse of New Orleans at 167 to 156. Bee Bee Wright stopped McCoy Jones in Harrisburg. Harry Rudolph of Wilkes-Barre named umpire in chief for the Class B Tri-State League. others signed. Spec nicknames loom for Yankees stars. Spec Sanders hip pocket freckles tale and Spec Shea II referenced. Ref Sig Borgia noted in ABA, with trip to Class B New England league.

Associated Press New York Sunny Side Gardens Billy Graham Ernie Petrone Philadelphia Jerome Stadium Pat O’connor County Cork Ireland Lou Rousse New Orleans Harrisburg Bee Bee Wright McCoy Jones Ump Concord N. C Harry Ru‘dolph Wilkes-Barre C. Manley Llewellyn L. S. Imborden Reading Dick Kirsch Cincinnati Bill Regan Brooklyn Llewellyn Associated Press Ork New York Yankees Spec Orban Spec) Sanders Frank Spec) Shea

Amigo Juniors Schedule Two Games This Week

Amigo junior baseball team led by manager C N Wells plans two games this week on the Amigo diamond. They host Helen Friday then face Tams Sunday. Last Sunday Amigo juniors routed Helen 13 to 4 and defeated Corinne 13 to 3. Coaches and teams are urged to contact Wells at Amigo to book further games.

Amigo Helen Tams C. N. Wells Corinne Wells

Major League Baseball National and American League leaders

National League leaders include Walker with 387 runs, Mize 37 RBIs, Torgeson 36, Baurmholtz 44 hits, Ennis 12 doubles, Cooper 3 triples, Mize 13 home runs, Haas 4 stolen bases, and a 1.000 ERA for Spahn. American League leaders list Williams 29 runs, 28 RBIs, Kennedy and Dillinger 48 hits, Mullin 16 doubles, Lehner 5 triples, Williams },

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Week's Softball Schedule Changes and Standings

A schedule shuffle in the City Softball League moves Stamford to play Universal on Thursday and the Collegians to face Universal Friday. Standings show Elks leading with 4 wins, Universals 2 1, and Stamford 2 2, with several near-parities. Boston Celtics players also appear in minor league baseball roles with Montreal, Baltimore, and Binghamton assignments.

Beck- Hiey College Stamford Universal Supply Universal South Kanawha Stanaford Hweelk Collegians Supply Elks Moose Bemeco College Grant's Tomorrow Universal Hardware Umps Pruett McNeish Harless Zeigler Associated Press Boston Boston Celtics Basketball Association of America Kevin Connors Montreal al Brightman Baltic Johnny Simmons Binghamton

Joe Louis Says 1948 Will Be His Last Ring Year

Salt Lake City report quotes heavyweight champion Joe Louis stating 1948 will be his last year of boxing. He turned down several offers citing lack of top contenders and plans to fight exhibitions until a lucrative title bout arises. Louis noted the need to fund training and mentioned turning down Utah centennial sports stake as one rejected offer.

Associated Press Salt Lake City Joe Louis Joe Utah

Hogan, Quick, Bettina, Pep in sports notes and jokes

A collage of sport snippets touches on Ben Hogan ignoring gallery noise at golf, Smiley Quick asking a spectator to stop coin jingling in Scotland, Mello Bettina losing gloves to broadcaster Steve Ellis, Willie Pep training toward a comeback, John Lawther teaching defense at a Rhode Island clinic, Auburn tracksters with a vaulting pole atop a car, Ford Frick discussing Dodgers night games, and a note on the Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau planning lip tattoo tests at Delaware Park.

Associated Press New York Ben Hogan Ben Smiley Quick Scotland Mello Bettina Steve Ellis Mello Ellis Bettina Lesnevich Cae Ion Willie Pep Willie John Lawther Penn State Rhode Island Auburn Delaware Park Del Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau FBI

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