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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1951

Page

9

How a Top Grade Golf Club Is Made

A Raleigh Register article details golf club production, noting complete iron sets can be prepared in a day, while woods take at least a week. It explains four varnish lacquer sprays with overnight drying, seven iron plating baths taking hours, and a multi-step process where over 100 skilled workers contribute to a precision club from heads on racks through cleaning, etching, plating, rinsing, drying, and final inspection.

Raleigh Register Beckley W. Va Wedne Charles Rules AP News Cincinnati America MacGregor Goldsmith Co

Chicago Stadium Fight Is Eighth Defense of Title

Charles, the heavyweight champ, meets challenger Joe Maxim in Chicago Stadium in a bout likely watched by 30 million on TV and radio. Charles aims for an eighth defense, wagering on a knockout as Maxim, confident with a sharp left, seeks to upset the champ and claim the crown.

Chicago Stadium Charles Chamberlain Associated Press Chicago Ezzard Charles Rules Joe Maxim CBS Charles Maxim International Boxing Club Cincinnati Cleveland Charlea Gus Lesnevich England Freddie Mills Mills Jack Kearns Jack Dempsey Khayaing Sparmates Bob Satterfield Louis-Lee Savard Ezzard Charles Joe Stadium Joey Maxim Lin

Holiday Fishing Conditions Poor

By The Associated Press Charleston trout fishing outlook dim as heavy rains leave waters in poor condition across the state. The Conservation Commission said five state parks with legally stocked trout waters will open June 2 for the 1951 recreational season, including Watoga Lost River Holy River Cacapon and Babcock.

Associated Press Charleston Conservation Commission Commission Fish Management Division Watoga Lost River Holy River Cacapon Babcock

Tuesday Night Fights Feature Notable Boxing Matches

Boston fighter Boston Gene Hairston beat New York opponent Joe Rindone by decision, 160 to 163. Cincinnati's Charley Riley outpointed Eddie Burgin at 125 1/2. Lester Felton won over Carmen Basilio in Syracuse action, while Harry Kid Matthews stopped Frank Buford in Portland. Freddie Dawson outpointed Frankie Fernandez in Honolulu match.

Associated Press Boston Gene Hairston New York Joe Rindone Drew Cincinnati Charley Riley St. Louis Eddie Burgin Syracuse N. Y Lester Felton Detroit Carmen Basilio Portland Ore Harry “Kid” Matthews Seattle Frank Buford Oakland Calif Honolulu Freddie Dawson Chicago Frankie Fernandez

Doan's Pills Endorsed For Backache From Kidney Strain

A vintage ad promotes Doan's Pills as relief for nagging backache linked to kidney function decline. It claims many suffer from stress and strain affecting kidneys, with minor bladder irritations and sleepless nights improved by the mild diuretic used for over 50 years.

Dean Doan

Windsor Tailoring, C R Music win league titles at Elite Alleys

Windsor Tailoring defeated Means Lumber to clinch the Tri County League second-half title and then beat Koppers Eccles in the finals. C R Music topped Duncan Catar Motors to win the Merchants League championship. Also mentions aging baseball notes and Doc Craver in Blue Ridge League history.

Windsor Tailoring Company Means Lumber Koppers-Eccles Duncan-Catran Motors Windsor Tailoring L. Campbell Haynes George Rob Hermeczi Son Los Angeles J. Manning Ile India oLon Andianapolis Brooklyn Eggs Scumber Co Dodgers Watt Aig New York Giants Ridwell HS iCalvert iGrubbles Cal Ifornia Tim C&r Musle Haynes Wi Helmeczi Associated Press New York Roger Doc) Cramer

National League and American League batting leaders

A compilation of top batting averages runs batted in and other leaders from both leagues. Names include Abrams Robinson Hodges Fain Williams Snider and Spahn with team affiliations, plus a note on a three minute mid inning intermission trial by St Paul in the American Association to clean infield dirt and let fans stretch.

Associated Press National League Abrams Brooklyn Hodges Snider Robinson Kluszewski Cincinnati Lowrey St. Louis Metkovich Pittsbureh Mustal Baumholtz Chicago Steen Jethroe Boston Ree Spahn Fain Philadelphia Williams DiMaggio Minoso Coan Washington Vbrams Dodgers Athletics Eliott Braves Busby Fox White Sox Lopat New York Easter Indians Raschi Dedgers Sauer Cubs Red Sox Mi Robinson Zatilla Rosen Leagut Hodges Westlake Pirates Snider Dodgers I Wertz Tigers ST. Paul Miam American Association Mel Jones Sst. Paul Rangers Cleveland Wally Hergesheimer National Hockey League Wally Cleveand Hergesheimer

Senators Trade Scarborough Robinson and Kozar to White Sox

A year ago the Washington Senators traded Ray Scarborough Eddie Robinson and A Kozar to the Chicago White Sox for Bob Kuzava Cass Michaels and John Ostrowski.

Associated Press Today Washington Senators Ray Scarborough Eddie Robinson A Kozar Chicago White Sox Bob Kuzava Cass Michaels John Ostrawski

Rose Hollands Nalon Rated Favorites for Indy 500

DALE BURGESS reports from Indianapolis on the 35th running of the 500 mile race at the Speedway. Veterans Rose Parsons and Nalon are highlighted as strong contenders in a 33-car field with record pacing qualification times and pole position efforts.

Dale Burgess Associated Press Indianapolis Indianapolis Motor Speedway Bill Holland Mauri Rose South Bend Ind Johnny Parsons van Nuys Calif Duke Nalon Sherman Oaks Rose Mauri Floyd Davis Wilbur Shay Lou’ Meyer Parsons Negron Novi Chet Miller Glendale Speedway George Connor Los Angeles Nalon Henry Banks Compton Walon Miller Walt Faulkner Long Beach

Lemon Laughs Off Missed Perfect Game Jinx

Bob Lemon, Cleveland pitcher, joked about the near perfect game against Detroit at Briggs Stadium. He held Detroit scoreless through seven, allowed Vic Wertz’s eighth inning homer, then retired the last six batters. Lemon snapped a four game skid to move to 4-5, tossing a no hitter in 1948.

Harry Stapler Detroit Bob Lemon Cleveland Lemon Charlie Robertson Chicago White Sox Long Beach Calif Briggs Stadium Lennon Vic Wertz Lemion Vic Wertz

Complex AP sports notes on protests and Coach Colley

This item surveys protest by an Associated Press sports writer denied by the league, mentions Frank Colley in New York Chicago scope, and notes a Windy City World Series implication. It includes anecdotes about Jack Coombs Stadium Duke tracks, a Johnny Tate hurdle incident, a Marion versus Richmond game umpire call, and ends with Michigan State basketball named one of two Most Sportsmanlike Opponents by Wayne University cagers.

Associated Press New York Chicago Frank Colley Pers Babe Ruth Bob Fetzer Duke U Jack U. of North Carolina Coombs Colby Alma Mammy Duke Johnny Tate Johnny Jane Marion Richmond Ind Bob Martiniec Ted Grooves Thor Richmond Ralph Dilulla Greaves Tom Kennedy Marciniee Elmer Yoter East Lansing Mich Michigan State Wayne University

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