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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1952

Page

4

Lefty Lopat and Roe Key to Pennants as Dodgers Rise

Major league pennant races heat up as Eddie Lopat led the Yankees to a 5-1 win over the Senators, staving off Cleveland’s challenge. Preacher Roe hurled a three hit victory for the Dodgers in a 4-1 win over the Giants, boosting Brooklyn’s lead in the National League. Indians pitchers Mike Garcia and Steve Gromek spark four and five straight wins for Cleveland. Other notable results include Boston’s 12-5 win over Philadelphia and St Louis’ 4-3 comeback over Pittsburgh. Enos Slaughter drove in all three late runs for the Cardinals in the eighth and ninth innings.

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Standings and results from the National League and a note on the Detroit Lions

National League standings show St. Louis leading with a 68 win percentage while Brooklyn New York and Philadelphia follow. Today's scheduled game features Brooklyn at New York in a day night doubleheader with Landrum Lees Lanier Corwin on the mound. Also noted is a Washington State kickoff return for a touchdown by Bob Bailey against UCLA in 1939, his first carry.

Boston Elpaia Seianati St. Louis Pittsburgh GE Brooklin New York ANZ Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati Brooklyn Landrum Lees Lanier Corwin Bob Bailey Detroit Lions Washington State UCLA

Beckley Prathers derail Redbirds in title opener 7 4

Beckley Prathers halted Raleigh County league hopes by defeating the defending champ Redbirds 7 to 4 in the opening game of the championship series. Frank Fragile pitched a full game allowing ten strikeouts while seven Prathers hits sparked a big second inning. Johnny Hancock led Beckley with a double, single, and four RBIs while Ray Robertson and Dalton White also produced. Orville Barr was the lone Redbird’s bright spot with four hits.

Amige Raleigh County Beckley Prathers Redbirds Frank Wyce Armed Services Bal Jheta Pete Castanen George Brumfield Montreal Eccles Big George Sam White Brumfield Frank Fragile Kopperston Kubs Johnny Hancock Ray Robertson Dalton White Orville’ Barr

Amiga and Brooklyn Clash in Nine Inning Thriller

An action packed baseball night features Amigo and Brooklyn battling to nine innings with key hits from McDougall and defensive plays by Dark and Snider. The Brooklyn squad achieves a late rally as McGrw and Mize contribute in a tight game, while Amigo eyes a potential series finish.

Ferrier Wins Em pire State Open With 262 Total

A Sim Ferrier pocketed 2400 first money for a 262 total in the Third Annual Empire State Open at Normanside Country Club. He had rounds of 113 67 and 72 in windy conditions, falling just short of the PGA tournament record held by Hogan Nelson Snead. Sam Snead finished second with 2268 and 1800 prize. Freddie Rangy totaled 276 for 1400 third money after a 69 final round.

Albany N.Y Sim Ferrier Normanside Country Club Ferrier Ben Hogan Byron Nelson Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Wa Freddie Rangy New Orleans

Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights

A fragmented list shows leaders from multiple teams: Stan Musial of St. Louis leads in batting with 180 hits and a .336 average. Red Schoendienst 3 triples. Chicago’s Dick Sauer tops home runs with 35 and Jim Sauer 116 RBIs. Joe Medwick? and others noted for runs, RBIs, and steals. Pitching leaders include Don New York Corwin 5-0 and 1.000. Spahn Boston 151 strikeouts.

Musial St. Louis Hemus Sauer Chicago Publes — Schoendienst Thomson New York Reese Brooklyn Corwin Spahn Boston Fain Philadelphia Berra Doby Cleveland Land Zernal Fox Simpson Rizzuto Minoso Jensen Washington Consuegra Pierce Shantz

Dodgers Beat Giants 4-1. Preacher Roe Shuts Out New York

Associated Press report notes Preacher Roe pitched a brilliant three hitter as the Dodgers defeated the Giants 4-1, moving five games ahead in the National League pennant race. Enos Slaughter drove in all St Louis runs with a bases-loaded triple in the eighth and a single in the ninth in a 3-1 Cardinals win over Pittsburgh.

Preacher Roe Dodgers Brooklyn New York Giants Enos Slaughter Cardiacs St Louis Pittsburgh

WVU Adds Two Fresh Backs to 1948 Camp

West Virginia University football coach Art Lewis welcomed two new backfield players during the second week of pre season drills at Jackson's Mill. Joe Marsoni, 205 pounds, fullback from Fredericktown Pennsylvania, and Ed Dugan, 165 pounds, halfback from Uniontown Pennsylvania joined after attending other camps. Lewis noted the pair chose WVU for proximity. The 70 man squad resumed practice after a rest day with emphasis on defense following an intrasquad game won by Ed Shockey's Blues over Russ Crane's Whites. Tomorrow will bring press and radio day with about 40 sports writers and broadcasters expected.

Jackson's Mill W. Va Art Lewis West Virginia University Joe Marsoni Fredericktown Ed Dugan Uniontown Lewis Marconi Dugan Maryland Eastern Kentucky West Virginia Ed Shockey Blues Russ Crane Lewis County

Brooklyn Defeated New York 90 Behind Newcombe In 612-Game Lead

Sports Mirror For The Associated Press recalls a 612 game lead held by the Brooklyn club after a 90 victory over New York led by pitcher Don Newcombe. The recap also notes past trades and historical moments from the national pastime.

Associated Press Brooklyn New York Don Newcombe Football Dodgers Glenn Nobbs Los Angeles Dons Angelo Bertelli Chicago Rockets Hunchy Hoernschemeyers Brooklin Wor Louisj Conn Army Emergency Relief Fund Earl Grace Pittsburgh

Weekly Grid Meetings To Be Resumed Tonight

Area football coaches and officials tonight resume their practice place of getting together every Monday night during the gridiron season to discuss rules and rehash the previous week's games. Tonight's meeting is set at the Sports Center on South Oakwood Avenue at 7 o'clock. Paul Vennari, former president of the West Virginia State Football Officials Assn., will act as chairman with a permanent chairman to be selected.

South Oakwood Avenue Paul Vennari West Virginia State Football Officials Assn

Sedgman paints dim U S Cup hopes after win at Forest Hills

Australia’s Frank Sedgman, world’s top player, downed 48-year-old Gary Mulloy 6 2 6 3 in the United States Men's Singles Championship final at Forest Hills. He questions U S Davis Cup prospects and ponders turning pro, noting Mulloy’s late surge and preferring a combined seed system. Maureen Connolly captured her second women’s title, defeating Doris Hart 6 3 7 5 to extend Hart’s final losses to four.

Forest Hills Frank Sedgman Australia America Sedgman Gary Mulloy Gran United States Vic Seixas Malloy Ken McGregor Fower Mulloy Maureen Connolly San Diego Calif Miss Doris Hart Coral Gables Fla Hart Miss Connolly Thelma Long

Ends of Mountaineer duo hailed as nation’s best by Lewis

West Virginia coach Art Lewis praises Paul Bischoff and Bill Marker as the nation's top end pair. Bischoff, an Eastern record holder, and Marker, durable and fast, form a feared combination likely to surpass past greats. Lewis foresees them becoming the best West Virginia ends ever, if not all time.

Jackson's Mill West Virginia Deach Art Lewis Paul Bischoff Bill Marker Gerry Fisher Gerry Melnerney Bischoff Bischott Ais Husky Marker Jide Mountaineers Lewis

Toledo Mud Hens court hearing on team move continued

A Common Pleas Court judge extended the contempt hearing over the Toledo Mud Hens transfer to Charleston West Virginia. Club owner Danny Menendez Hollie Hemsley manager Harry A Wallace and Charleston mayor Jon Copenhaver face possible contempt for moving the team despite an injunction. Menendez has paid off over 40000 dollars in unused Toledo tickets.

Toledo Toledo Mud Hens Charleston W. Va Danny Menendez Hollie Hemsley Harry A. Wallace Jon Copenhaver Thomas J. O'Connor Common Pleas Court Menendez

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