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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1927
Page
3
Eccles wins the pennant after beating Lillybrook in two nine four games with strong hitting and errors shaping the narrative. Lillybrook rallies late but cannot overtake Eccles for the season ending finale. The piece details key at bats, misplays, and standout moments across both games.
Local and national interest grows as J F Hale of Mellinger Tire showcases Melenium Cured rubber samples to motorists in Raleigh County. The firm, with offices in Philadelphia Kansas City and Oakland, educates buyers to judge tire quality and features a cotton field to rubber plantation to finished casing demonstration explaining the cure.
M. B. Lilly, federal prohibition chief from Huntington, was found guilty of manslaughter in U S district court for the death of P. Ferguson aged 68 who was struck by Lillys automobile during a chase after liquor runners escaped last October.
Speaker Longworth and Senator Borah argue a special session of Congress would be useless and unconstructive, urging restraint and business as usual to avoid partisan disruption.
Eccles led by Doc Daniel is hailed as the undisputed county champion, with Sexton Parker Martin and the Doctor singled out for praise as the team dominates Lillebrook. The piece also previews Princeton’s visit, Beckley’s challenge, and a baseball showdown between the Pirates and Yankees with the author predicting a Pirates victory.
Princeton brings a heavy, well balanced squad to Beckley to clash with Beckley’s retooled team. Peters and Ballard power the visitors with strong line play and accurate passes. Beckley counters with Malone and Rappold in a rebuilt backfield. The game, set for Saturday, carries significant state standings implications for 1927.
The team hopes to avoid an ignominious defeat on Saturday and prefers a strong effort over a heavy loss. A victory would feel sweet after two poor showings and could establish them as a top club in the region or even the best.
A colored physician from Indianapolis writes Beckley West Virginia officials seeking aid in obtaining a wife from the city. He identifies as a 30 to 35 year old former World War I soldier and asks the mayor to help connect him with a suitable Beckley woman with brown skin. The letter requests assistance in finding a wife and notes his Christian faith.
A man from Indianapolis seeks a wife aged 18 to 30 who is a good cook and housekeeper. He asks for help in finding a suitable spouse and signs as Dr. Nathaniel W. Jones of 609 Torbett Street, Indiana. The note ends with a bold line about venturing into marriage.
Thursday marked the warmest September 15 on record in New York, with officials noting unprecedented heat for the date. The city experienced higher daytime highs and muggy conditions, prompting advisories for hydration and sun protection.
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