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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1927
Page
11
Exhibition games crowd the afternoon with Lillybrook facing Sprague at Sprague Park and Beaver meeting Mabscott on Mabscott's diamond. The matches are non schedule games amid protests awaiting advisory committee decision.
Eccles and Fireco clash at Eccles Park at 2 30 this afternoon to decide which team stays tied atop League A with Beaver and Mabscott. Tolley or Zwilling will start for Daniels and Kennedy or Stuart for the visitors in what promises a royal left handed duel. Kennedy, a steamy pitcher, seeks another big game as Eccles youths compete off the football field this week.
Thousands have viewed the death masks of Sacco and Vanzetti during an exhibition at the Stuyvesant casino in New York. The event drew wide public interest and reflected ongoing fascination with the controversial figures.
The president has traveled to eleven states this summer, visiting six regions that rarely host the nation's leader. The tour highlights a broad campaign reach and varied regional reception.
The high school team returns home after a ten day camp described as the toughest of its kind. Players report few injuries and a strong condition level as they prepare for a game tomorrow night. The squad shows depth with competition for every position as they refine a deceptive new shift ahead of signals.
Wesleyan Bobcats advance into the second week of training camp under Coach Ross. Daily drills include signals and line scrimmage work as the roster tightens from thirty-one toward a 25 man squad for the September 24 battle with the Mountaineers in Morgantown. Key players listed include Young at center, Hurd and Kolopus guards, Bullington and Marsh tackles, Alvis and Hagerton ends, McClung QB, Miller and Rodriguez halves, Bachtel at full. second team features Canterbury at quarterback and other named players in line.
County fans favor Eccles to win the title with Lillybrook second and Beaver third as voting continues for the county league titles. Mabscott drops from contention after a loss to Eccles while Judge David Gardiner Tyler, son of a U.S. president, dies at 81 in Charles City County Virginia.
James Daviglio of Cambridge Massachusetts walked the entire distance from Providence to Boston on stilts to set a personal challenge and raise awareness for a local charity. He completed the trek after a journey marked by careful planning and public attention from supporters along the route.
Mabscott Fire Department receives county honor for dedication after a notable fire response. Community leaders praise rapid action and teamwork. No injuries reported, and the department continues training for high stakes emergencies.
A local column laments a surge of protests and poor sportsmanship in Raleigh county leagues just as the season nears its end. The writer recalls round town games, doubts the legitimacy of many protests, warns of disrupted standings, and urges managers to play on for fan support and baseball prosperity.
The column blasts protests and technicalities, urging the committee to dismiss all protests and demand that clubs return to playing baseball. It stresses the game’s importance over individuals, leagues, or dues and laments blather over rules. It also previews football season kickoff and Fayetteville clash.
An open tennis championship is planned at Beckley tennis courts from September 1 through 7. Entries must be in by Wednesday the ith with drawings at Beckley hotel at 8 am on the 15th. Events include men's and ladies singles and doubles and mixed doubles under USLTA rules. Prizes include a cup donated by Major W. P. Tams and bowls by Gulf Smokeless Fuel. Committee members are N. J. Pugh Miss Billie Penders A. Q. Smith F. S. Kitts and chairman Herbert Stansbury.
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