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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1947

Page

3

Flatbush Formla Fohr Success In Patchy Preview

Local sports notes mix baseball nostalgia with college gridiron banter. References to Casey, Hugh, and Burt Shotton frame a Dodgers Yankees context while Art Lewis and WVU WVU W L tea events anchor the piece. Roaring opinions mix with game-day prognostications and colorful local figures across several towns and towns.

Flatbush Hatten Blatt Bianca Casey Burt Shotton Yankees Happy Lewis Washington and Lee Generals Charleston Wvu-W & L Laidley Field

Cook Named 3rd Ump for County League Playoff

Ash Cook of Montreal will be third umpire for the County League playoff final between Helen and Eagle at Eagle field Sunday. He joins Harless Stover of Glen White and Romey Hampton of MacArthur as arbiters. Stover previously worked Class D Georgia Florida League ball this season. Hampton will behind the plate if the game is necessary. League President Bob Wills announced the assignment. Hoten beat PBA Leaguers 19 last Sunday on their home field and needs a win to claim the league laurels.

Ash Cook Montreal Ralegh County Baseball League Harless Stover Glen White Romey Hampton MacArthur Helen Ameagle Bob Wills Cook Patsy Fragile Beckley Carolina State Large Stover Hampton Hoten

Area Gridmen To Start For Concord Against Shepherd

The Mountain Lions of Concord College, with Beckley area players, host Shepherd College in a West Virginia Intercollegiate Conference clash at 2 p m. Coach Callaghan notes the squad is in fair shape with one major injury from the season opener. Starting lineup includes Arthur Dobbins Jr and Loran Ward. other key players listed across positions.

Athens Mountain Lions Concord College Shepherd College Jim Callaghan Concord Potomac State Bill Garten Fayetteville Lions Callaghan Arthur Dobbins Jr Daniels Loran Ward Hinton Hofstetter Livingstons Williams Rhodes Bras Davis Blake Mortis Sweeney Roberts Dobbins Ward J. Ballard C., Jones C. Phillips Mullens Jack Richmond Beaver C. Robinette Fairdale Clarence Mulheren M. Trent A. Harper Beckley

Town Turns Out For Bat Champ Harry Walker

Town of Leeds Alabama gathers to honor Harry Walker returning from the 1947 major league season as batting champion for the Philadelphia Phillies. The event includes a noon luncheon, a parade and ceremonies at the high school stadium with Walker presented a gift, then a street dance to close. Walker, traded from St Louis to Philadelphia earlier in the season, posted a .362 average, tops in the majors, and brother Marty Walker of the Brooklyn Dodgers attends when possible.

Tre Associated Press Leeds Ala Harry Walker Philladelphia Phillies Walker Phils St. Louis Cardinals Marty Dixie Walker Brooklyn Dodgers Lecause Ebbets Field

Eagles Seek Sth Win At Princeton Tonight

The Flying Eagles of Woodrow Wilson High School travel by bus to face Princeton Tigers in an 8 o'clock Friday showdown seeking a straight season win. Be rushed with flu and cold sidelining key players, Beckley relies on galluccio and dalvis as captains while hoping strong line play and reserve depth offset Princeton's edge in experience and weight.

Bob Wilus Beckley Princeton Tigers Mike Maulers Bud Ew Register Flying Eagles Woodrow Wilson High School Princeton Tigers Jerome van Meter Kanawha Charleston Mountain Lions Eagles Davis van Meter Northfork Gary Logan Fineman Tiger Quentin Barnette Mercer County Princetonians Buckleyans Earl “Sug Walthall Carrol Fry Rob Rule Dick Walthall Elvin Linle Carlie Bass Gregory Bradley Repass Walthall

Dodgers Edge Yankees In Record World Series Game

Brooklyn suffers hurt arms as Casey overcomes Yankees in a 9 8 victory at Ebbets Field. DiMaggio homer sparks late Yankee rally but Page and Casey bullpen duel ends with Casey’s win and 33 098 fans witnessing a three hour and five minute thriller.

Brooks Yanks Joe DiMaggio Hatten Ralph Branca Casey Newsom Branca Bill Johnson Eddie J . Stanley Larry Berra Yankees Tommy Henrich Johnny Lindell DiMage Ed Stanky Harris Ras ‘Chi Drews Chandler Joe Page Page Syracuse Pete Kranack

County Coalfield Grid Games Take Spotlight

High school football gridiron action centers on a 20 game slate this afternoon and tonight in the Coalfield Conference, County League, and New River Valley Conference. Key matchup at Monteval Field features Marsh Tork Bintdaee defending the County League record against Stocn Indians. Shady vs Trap Hill looms as top clash with coach Hubert Jackson seeking revenge. Untidy yet readable notes reference Mark Twain, Glen Rogers, Pineville, Beckley, and others amid a busy regional slate with strong expectations.

Coalfield County New River Valley Conference Coal River Monteval Stocn Indians Mark Twain Indians Beckley and Hinton Mullens Rebels Bulldogs van Thut Shady Spring Pineville Clear Fork Surveyor

Mountain grid action features multiple clashes across coalfield teams

In a busy slate, Hinton Juniors beat Central 13 to 7 and Oak Hill shaded White Sulphur Springs 13 to 0 while Sophia triumphed 25 to 0 over Mark Twain. Mount Hope hosts Hinton under the lights as Negri notes Mount Hope’s fumbles in a bid for first win. Ansted seeks a fifth win against Fayetteville pirates, and Mullens visits Gary to renew a longtime rivalry. Washington High of London faces Bull dogs, with several area games set yesterday and others on tap this afternoon.

Beckler Princeton Tmeeton Feld Hinton Mount Hope Mallens Gary Washington Stratton Rudy Green and Co Stoco Marsh Fork Ofer the Tatler Shady Trap Hill Wildcats Associated Press Central Weston Victory Clarksburg Oak Hill White Sulphur Springs Sophia Mark Twain Douglas Huntington p.Boss Negri Fumbleol Acard Mustangs Ramnagine Bobrais Mount Hore New River Valley Ansted Fayetteville Pirates Mount Howe Clay Lookout Kingston Lewis Dantons Mullens Rebels Pineville Swahia Craldigerrs Reckley Kimball Bulldogs Washington High London Perk Avenue Tee Generals

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