Braves Stronger Pitching Could Carry 1943 World Series
Bob Wills predicts the Boston Braves will upset the Cleveland Indians in the 1943 World Series at Braves Field. He cites Billy Southworth’s managing, top pitching by Johnny Sain and Warren Spahn, a deep bullpen, and a strong, balanced lineup despite Heath’s injury. He notes recent Braves resilience and late-season form as key factors.
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Irish Derby Winner Nathoo to Face Citation at Belmont
Aga Khan's Nathoo, winner of the Irish Derby, is due to arrive in New York for Belmont Park's Empire City International Gold Cup on October 16. He faces America's champion three year old Citation and a field of international stars. Prince Aly Khan, son of the owner, arrived in New York to complete shipment details.
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Rod and Gun Club To Meet Tonight
The Raleigh County Rod and Gun Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at a stated time in the Circuit Court room of the Raleigh County Courthouse. Gene Keatley, chairman of the program committee, said a deer shooting movie will be shown in addition to the meeting. All are invited.
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Williams Cops ALL Bat Crown in AL Standings
Ted Williams clinched the American League batting title with a .355 average after four playoff at bats and one hit in four trips. Dale Mitchell finished third with .335, and Low Boudreau was second with .355 after adding three points in the dramatic extra game. Gene Beardsden led 20‑win club with 20‑7, Hal Newhouser 21‑12, and Bob Feller topped strikeouts with 164 in a season blending playoff stats into averages.
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State Forests Opened To Nimrods This Year
CHARLESTON Deer may be hunted this year in Cooper's Rock and Seneca State Forests. Grey squirrels may be hunted in Kanawha Seneca and Cabwaylingo forests. Ruff ed grouse in Kumbrabew Cooper's Rock Seneca and Cabwaylingo. Cotton-tail rabbits in Seneca and Cabwaylingo. Fox quail may be hunted in Seneca and Cabwaylingo.
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Pro Grid Standings World Series At a Glance
New York hosts the World Series as the Cleveland Indians face the Boston Braves in a best of seven. Western and Eastern divisions list teams and schedules with games set at Braves Field Municipal Stadium and Cleveland. last night’s results show Cleveland 14 Baltimore 6.
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Sain Spahn and Bickford to Carry load for Hubmen
Boston Braves manager Milly Southworth plans a three man starting rotation for the world series with Johnny Sain Warren Spahn and Vern Bickford as the core. Nelson Potter adds bullpen depth while the Cleveland Indians loom as heavy favorites with Lou Boudreau and Connie Mack having recent pennant experience.
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Eagles Hold Top Bluefield Rating
BLUEFIELD Beckley held its top position for the second straight week in the rating of high school football teams by the Bluefield Amateur Athletic Association. Stonewall Jackson Charles ton and M Roosevelt-Wilson Clarksburg remained second and third as Triadelphia rose to fourth replacing Prince Hon that dropped to ninth. Other first eight include Milton fifth Huntington East sixth Charleston seventh Weirton eighth and Moundsville tenth.
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Tech Faces Glenville Pioneers in First Home Tilt
Montgomery notes Tech’s 8:15 pm Friday game under lights against Glenville Pioneers led by Coach Ratliff. Tech’s defense showed strength versus Fairmont but offense stalled from ball handling and blocking issues. Coach Hockenberry aims to sharpen the passing game and blocking while scouting reports say Glenville is a tougher, younger squad than recent losses imply.
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Probable crowd for Cleveland vs Boston tennis match
Weather predicts rain and wind as top lawn and clay court players compete. Gonzales, holder of national titles, beat Norman Bakulich 6 2 and Buddy Beale 6 2 8 6, while Gosster defeated J B Cantrell 6 1 6 1 and Paul Dibbie 6 4 6 1.
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Gonzales Seeks Grand Slam In Open National Match
San Francisco reports Pancho Gonzales faces George Gosser of Berkeley in the opening feature of today's national hard court tennis event as he pursues a grand slam of American outdoor championships.
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Beantown Roundup Threads Through Baseball News
Rumors swirl on Joe McCarthy’s Sox status and potential Bucky Harris Dodgers link. Baseball execs face changes as Bost on talk crosses stations from Harris to Lane. Harvard praised, North Carolina credits Notre Dame parity, and a stratosphere plane aids Boston telecasts to Cleveland.
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Feller Aims To Realize Long Awaited World Series Victory
Boston right hander Bob Feller spoke before the mound matchup with Johnny Sain as Cleveland opened the World Series. He said pitching in the series has been a lifelong ambition since a no hit game against the Yankees on April 30, 1946 and that winning a World Series game would be a first for him.
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Rockets Open Season in Montgomery Against Montgomery
The Beckley Rockets travel to Montgomery for an 8 p.m. kickoff on Tech Field in the first game of the Southern West Virginia Semi-Pro Football Conference. Coached by Bob Kent the 22 man squad includes Harvey Richmond Richard Shuck Jack Turner John Boley Blaine Tanner and Frank Fragile. The line averages 210 pounds with a backfield around 177.
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Chisox Continue House Cleaning
CHICAGO The Comiskey family moves to overhaul the White Sox by appointing Frank Lane as general manager likely to be announced Thursday or Friday. Lane would replace Leslie M. O Connor with Charles Comiskey as vice president and later president, as shakeups unfold after Ted Lyons resignation. Louis Harmon dies in Ann Arbor at 75, father of former football star Tom Harmon.
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Bowling Leagues Show Wide Results Across Tri County Standings
Bowing teams Raleigh Wyoming and Worrells Cut Rate swept three games from Beckley Feed and Supply to lead Tri County League as Eastern Gas and Silver Brand trade wins. Beckley Music and Electric tops Men’s Major League standings with high team series Harrys and Tony Greco notable in individual totals.
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Rival Promoters Claim Sugar Ray Robison Signed for Dec Bout
New York boxing row over December fights pits Tournament of Champions and Twentieth Century Sporting Club as promoters claim Sugar Ray Robinson is signed to meet Steve Belloise. Both groups cite pending venues Madison Square Garden on December 17 and Jersey City Armory on December 2. Robinson denies any signed agreement, citing a prior Cleveland commitment.
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