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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1948

Page

5

Brownie Flowers Bloom at Girl Scout Hut Roanoke Rapids

Brownie Troop 12 planted the border weeks ago with leaders Mrs Dut Bennett and Mrs Jack Erwin. Troop 6 makes draperies for the Hut with several completed items awaiting final fitting. Troop 1 leads cookie sales while Troop 18 hosts a picnic, and all troops collect children s clothing for overseas relief as part of the national Clothes for Friendship Kits push. Jean Mackenzie visits grandparents in Minneapolis before returning home.

Brownie Troop 12 Dut Bennett Jack Erwin United States Roanokerel

Washington Pam Pack beats Yellow Jackets in Roanoke Rapids

Roanoke Rapids drops second straight as Washington's Pam Pack defeat the locals 4-1. Young pitcher Jack Who was dominant on the mound striking out ten as William Wheeler took the loss after ineligibility delayed the start. Hasty held the Pack at bay briefly but the visitors seized two doubles and two singles for early scoring. The Jackets get a stray hit from Vance Shyeart and Hodges powers two doubles and two singles for Roanoke Rapids. Netting installation underway for Friday night game with Radio Roanoke coverage.

Washington Roanoke Rapids Yellow Duckets Pam Pack Jackets William Wheeler Wheeler Hasty Haisted Clyde Waters Vance Shyeart Hodges Pridgen Jessie Helms Jeff Roanoke Rapids Ray Reeves

STU MARTIN one error. Loity Eddie Ford on mound for Jays

Eddie Ford pitched the full game after hitting Stu Martin as the Jays yielded seven hits and two walks while he struck out four. Glenn Titus contributed a double and a single in two attempts.

Page Nine Loity Eddie Ford Martin Jays Glenn Titus

Jays Power Past Norfolk with Eleven Hit Attack

Les Bangs went two for four to lead the Jays at the plate. Davidson led Norfolk's sticks with a home run and a single while Timberlake Scott and Bolick added two hits each as the eleven hit attack built the offense.

Les Bangs Jays Norfolk Titus Kimmel Davidson Timberlake Scott Bolick

Emporia Baseball Rally Stumbles in Nine Inning Loss

Continued on Page thirteen Kimmel was touched for four hits in the final five innings as Emporia’s rotation split among Hien Stone and Adamo with Jiden taking the loss. Stu Martin posted a double and single in three at bats, Les Bangs added two hits, and Fronduto homered for Emporia. Smut Aderholt pinch hit in the ninth for Roanoke Rapids and singled to big cheer.

Kimmel Emporia Pons Hien Stone Adamo Jiden Stu Martin Les Bangs Fronduto Morris Smut Aderholt Roanoke Rapids “Owls

Weldon Striped Bass Hatchery Season Opens

The Fish and Wildlife Service assigns a fish culturist to oversee hatching at the station and care of the eggs. The State agrees to fishermen supplying eggs from raw river fish to the hatchery. The season begins as fishing activity picks up with attention to water conditions and night fishing patterns.

Fish and Wildlife Service

Sports Venues Nourish North Carolina Communities

The regional sports scene supplies entertainment for many residents and visiting fans while supporting local economies through jobs and revenue, underscoring its cultural and economic importance to North Carolina and nearby areas.

Norfolks comeback twists heavy in late inning rally

Norfolk ties the game in the third on Red Rudden s three two pitch homer. Jim Morris errors and singles drive runs as Davidson and Rachie score in a tense ball game with Skelton and Rudden turning key double plays.

Page Nine Hargett Cameron Scott Rudden Harget Jim Morris Davidson Red Tavs Skelton Maxa Rachie Washburn Morris Jays

Untidy Sport Recap Shows Tied Score Then Unclear Ending

The narrative notes an error by the third baseman and Morris advancing to second as Jessie Parker struck out. Pavlich hit a single to score Morris and tie the game at 2. The account ends with an unclear twelfth inning and a mention of George Vandershak taking over.

Morris Jessie Parker Pavlich George Vandershak Rightvander

Norfolk earns seventh win as Jays fall short at bat

Seventh was credited with the win for Norfolk. Bill Bolick went three for five and Scott, Davidson, Raehse, and Washburn each had two hits to pace the Tars. Manager Stu Martin led the Jays at the plate with three for six before the text cuts off.

Norfolk Bill Bolick Scott Davidson Raehse Washburn Tars Stu Martin Jays

Parker Injury Puts Him Out of Lineup

Parker turned his ankle in the second inning while rounding second on a double to left field and will be out of the lineup for several days.

Jlosely Parker

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