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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1948
Page
4
Rains and late trains threaten the third game of the World Series in Cleveland. The Indians and Braves faced travel disruptions as weather and transport delays pushed arrivals back, with the game slated for 1 p.m. amid tight credentialing and a crowded sports schedule.
Pitching summary shows Spahn with hits and runs in 4 and n innings while Barrett allows one hit in 2 innings. Poller allows one hit and one run in 2 innings. Umpires Summers and Greive listed, attendance 39 63. Time at Rome 2 14. Ted in.
Boston and Cleveland face a crucial moment as both managers say their clubs can win in the American League city. Braves Southworth and Indians’ Boudreau express optimism ahead of the third game, hoping to seize the series lead on the road.
Mullens Junior Varsity beat Baileysville 20 to 7 with scoring in all but the second quarter. T. Staton scored twice and kicked two extra points, Richmond aided Mullens, while Baileysville's late rally came on a 25 yard pass from Jim Hatfield to Jim Mansfield setting up Don Shields for the final score.
Tickets for the Oak Hill game are on sale at The Sports Center Keatley Brothers and Beck ley Drug Company general admission $1 student tickets at the gate only gate sales start 6 30 p m game at 8 00 p m no reserve tickets scalpers facing heavy losses say travel agent Sam Burger describes the scenario as a major fiasco for boxing or sports event pricing and seating dynamics in Cleveland and New York City contexts.
A McDowell County man, John Workman of Kimsball, was fined $25 and costs by Magistrate W. B. Wilson for shielding and conspiring in a game law violation. He faced charges of transporting pre-season hunters to the woods and did not go hunting.
The Conservation Commission predicts a good October for bass fishing based on past years. Experts note scarce feed, hungry fish, and the need to fish deep with flies and plugs. An area angler reportedly caught 1.14 pounds of bass over 18 inches in under an hour, location undisclosed.
Stratton Bull dogs defeated Lincoln High 35 to 0 last night for Herb Cain’s eleven straight wins, scoring in the first and fourth quarters with TDs by Clark Davis Hannah and touchdowns by T Davis Hannah. The Stratton defense held Lincoln to zero points and benefited from a safety led by Muller.
WVU fans, about 3 000 strong including students and alumni, rush to follow the Mountaineers who depart by bus at 1 p.m. for the Pitt game with the Panthers tomorrow. Freshman squad opens season tonight at Fairmont State under Dud DeGroot, with Leonard Barnum directing the yearlings.
West Virginia Techs Golden Bears host Glenville State at Martin Field Friday night at 8 15 with a 2 1 record in three starts. Coach Charlie Hockenberry fears overconfidence as three freshman backs show in practice and key players may be sidelined by injuries.
Fights last night drew Tony Labua and Angelo Morganti in New York with a split eight round draw. In Atlantic City Bobby Rosado outpointed Herbie Jones in a bout ending eight rounds.
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