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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1937

Page

13

Picture Shot Gives Snead Edge In Western Open

Sam Snead forged a one stroke lead at the Western Open halfway point with a 74 today to go 142 total after a 68 yesterday. Horton Smith moved into contention with a 71 for 143 while Ralph Guldahl and Ky Laffoon stood at 145 in windy conditions.

Associated Press Cleveland Canterbury Sam” Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Snead Denny Shute Denny Horton Smith Chicago Smith Ralph Guldahl Ky Laffoon

Milam Crushed by Stoco in 39 to 0 Defeat

Stoco Indians dominated Milam, amassing 23 first downs to two and scoring 39 points. Key plays included Jimmy Green’s 60 yard TD dash and two PATs, with contributions from Atkinson Groach and Elam. Milam’s Smith starred for the losers as Sacred Heart loomed next under lights at Charleston.

Stoco Indians Milam Indians Jimmy Green Stoco Greach Atkinson Elam Smith Charleston Sacred Heart Groach LE Smith Launcers Harrison Meador McConnell Ritter Cc Huston Clark Hudson Hornbeck Shaffer Rubin Dickerson Peters Broyles Smith Green Green Groah Rubin M. Castanon Shrewsbury Ferguson Saunders Young Akers B. Shrewsbury Crawford Moorefield Irle Lore Jinesman Gray

Police Escort for Governor at National Legion Parade

A six man state trooper motorcycle escort will precede Governor Holt in the national American Legion parade. The Governor and Mrs. Holt head to New York, with World War veterans forming the escort to the event. Names include C. P. Taylor Point Pleasant R. P. Harris Weston W. B. Tyree Charleston W F Springer Elkins and M. F. Jordan Fairmont.

Associated Press Charleston Governor Holt New York City Holt New York Segeant C. P. Taylor Point Pleasant R. P. Harris Weston W. B. Tyree W. H. Vassar Nitro F. Fe, Springer Elkins M. F. Jordan Fairmont

Bobcats Open Season In Easy Win Over Rainelle

Hinton led the white clad Bobcats to a 32 6 opener over Rainelle. Butler Lilly and Dodd scored two touchdowns each with Worth contributing as quarterback and nine first downs built on steady ground play. Substitutes showed creditable experience as Hinton and Lilly tied for scoring honors.

Hinton Bobcats Rainelle Rangers Paul Butler Johnny Worth Vidle Joe Lilly Bobcat Bobby Dodd Invaders Worth Parry LE Griffith Harris Painter Gill Spencer Powell R. Rhodes Lipscomb E. Vaughn Cales Burke Stone C. Rhodes W. Ratliff B. Vaughn Lilly Harrif Butler Painter Dodd Dorsey Tyree Foster Dillon Stewart Jackson Harvey Phillips Vass Webb Fox McQuain Butley Lilly Dodd

Raleigh Colts Move Kickoff to 1 P M vs Lynch Kentucky

Raleigh Colts announce today’s game with Lynch Kentucky will start at 1 P M at R M Tf park instead of 2 30 PM to settle a Raleigh county A league dispute at 3. Alton Levels predicts a strong showing and a win over the invading Kentucky club. Gentry and Jamison will handle pitching with Benson managing the visitors and playing third base.

Raleigh Colts R. M. Tf Lynch Kentucky Scarbro Tams Raleigh County Alton Levels Raleigh Vistors Gentry Jamison sColts Benson Combine

Mullens Rebels Triumph Over Collins 12 2 in Opener

Mullens High School defeated Collins High 12 to 2 as Rebels coach by Shufflebarger and Rowan used a clever running attack. Key moments included a first-quarter touchdown by Winzenrith and a late third-quarter safety for Mullens, with strong line play from Patton Linkous Lefler and solid passing from Clark. First downs favored Mullens 13 to 5.

Register Mullens Pirates Col- Ning High School Guyan Mullens Rebels Shufflebarger Rowan Raleigh County Rebels Collins Tolliver Winzenrith Husky Smith Southern

Tablet Unveiled in Shepherdstown Memorial to Confederate Soldiers

A bronze tablet on a white marble base was unveiled today at Shepherdstown State Teachers College as a memorial to Confederate soldiers. An informal reception by the Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy preceded the dedicatory service. Speakers included former Governor John J. Cornwell and Mrs. Elizabeth Tanner Banks Fredeking of Hinton, granddaughter of Brigadier General I. S. Tanner, who unveiled the tablet.

Associated Press Shepherdstown Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy Shepherd State Teachers College John J. Cornwell Elizabeth Tanner Banks Fredeking Hinton TI. S. Tanner

Major League Summaries VE NTIONAL LEAGUES Results and Games

National League results show Brooklyn beaten by Chicago 9 to 3 while Pittsburgh lost 3 to 9 against New York. Philadelphia edged Boston 3 to 3 with Cincinnati 4 and New York 3. Boston beat St Louis 8 to 7 in a high scoring affair. Tomorrow’s NL matchups include New York at St Louis and Brooklyn at Chicago among others. American League results list Cleveland 7 Boston 6 and New York 12 Chicago 4 with Detroit 5 4 Philadelphia 2 5. Washington 6 10 St Louis 2 3, plus Detroit at New York and St Louis at Boston.

Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati New York Boston St. Louis Cleveland Detroit Washington Pet, Wis Sears Boston Ae Enewes St. Louis Steer

Yankees and Red Sox Second Game Report

Yankees and Red Sox split series with New York winning 48 to 0 in a game featuring Whitehead Dietrich Shevn Rene ga Andrews and Dickey for the visitors and Beene for the locals.

Beene New York Whitehead Dietrich Shevn Renega Andrews Dickey

B League Title At Stake In Raleigh County Final

Stotesbury and Crab Orchard square off in game two of the Raleigh County B League championship today at 2 30 pm on the Stotesbury field. Crab Orchard leads the series after winning the first half. Orvill Barr seeks his 14th win and Will Reid starts for Crab Orchard. Season batting leader Harry Spears tops with 509 while Grover Cox leads RBIs with 26.

Stotesbury Crab Orchard Raleigh Orvill Barr Will Reid Manger Martin Harry Spears Spears Grover Cox Slater

Mark Twain Wins Decision At Montcoal in 25-13 Victory

Mark Twain Authors recovered from injuries to defeat Marsh Forkers 25 to 13 at Montcoal. B Lewis reversed field for 40 yards in the opening score as Grose and A Loma added touchdowns. Marsh Forks tallied late in the second and final periods but Twain held firm, with Brumfield and Tallerico among standouts.

Mark Twain Montcoal Collings Marsh Forkers Grover Cox G. Sotak Grose B. Lewis Stotesbury A. Leam P. Brumfield S. Tallerico Marsh Fork A. Loma F. Tallerico Bailey Collins Brumfield LE Webb Adams LY Bailey S. Loma Reed Thompson Cc Wilts Gillespie McCormick Scarfino Lafferty Placidi Adams S. Sauls Tallerico Grose Harris Loma R Dickens Lewis Tallerico Loma Brumfield Hewitt Gilkerson Boone Willie Saul Wilson Saul Stump Marsh

West Virginia Football Aid Questioned by Former Coach

C. Co. "Trusty" Tallman, state police chief and former WVU player, declines to advise on WVU football coaching. Marshall coach "Little Sleepy" Glenn succeeds him. Tallman may attend season opener September 25 versus Wesleyan Bobcats in Buckhannon.

Associated Press C. Co Tallman West Virginia University Marshall Glenn Mountaineers Wesleyan Bobcats Buckhannon

Tigers Split doubleheader with Athletics in Philadelphia

Detroit loses 5 2 in game one then wins 4 1 in game two as Hoxie Lawson of Philadelphia suffers his sixth loss. Key hits come from Greenberg Gehringer and Nelson with White and Rogell contributing for Detroit.

Associated Press Philadelphia Athletics Detroit Tigers Mackmen Hoxie Lawson Detroit White Rosers Gehringer Greenberg Walker Owen Rogell Hayworth Bridges Newsome Ss Brucker Werber Johnson Hasson Rothrock Hayes Peters Nelson Seeeee Ross Detroit Fox White Moser Roger Dowbie Petvers Geisel Summers Owens

Alderson Dominates Rupert 53 to 0 in Football Blowout

Alderson routed Rupert 53 to 0 as Simmons, Boyd, Skaggs, Hedrick and Warren struck repeatedly for long gains. The Indians built a 27 to 0 lead at halftime and all players saw action, with strong blocking enabling many touchdowns.

Register Alderson Rupert Simmons Boyd Skaggs Hedrick Warren Steel LE Blake Jones Bresanhan Fawcell Zopp Crawford Burns Hill Rader Zoter Hoke Hampton Grizzle Warren Crum Boyd Thompson Simmons Link Hedrick Simms Henderson Linesman Meredith

Trump wins White Oak club title in Fayette County

J. 8. Trump of Oak Hill captured the White Oak club championship by defeating DeWitt Snyder 76 to 77 after the final match yesterday afternoon. Dalgrymple beat Moore 4 to 3, J Edward Lewis defeated Wood, and Tutwiler won medal honors as prizes were distributed to club members.

Senators Take Pair of Games

Rookies Joe Krakauskas and Ray Phebus pitched the Senators to a double victory over the Browns by scores of 6 to 2 and 10 to 3. The lineup included Washington batters Almada Lewis Travis and Stone, while St. Louis relied on Milles Myer Simmons and Hogsett. Phebus earned the win with Hogsett taking the loss. Attendance was 1,500.

Associated Press Washington Joe Krakauskas Ray Phobus Trenton Chattanooga Senators Browns ST. J West Lipscomb Kuhel Milles Cth Myer Simmons Davis Phebus Barkley Lewis Travis St. Louis Hogsett Clift Quinn, McGowan Johnston

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