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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1937
Page
1
Captain Neal pitched superbly to lift his team to a 6-2 victory over 2 Weavers. Country Harper powered the offense with a homer and a double, while H. Lyles added a double and a single. Adams, Woodard, Miller, and G. Outland had the losers only hits.
Harris of the Finishers allowed six hits and two runs in a 6 2 loss to the Weavers. Deberry fanned ten for the Finishers while the Weavers collected seven hits. Apple Adams went three for four to pace the Weavers against Bomber Moye who had two of three for the Fin.
Ryals Racket defeated 3 Spins 6-1 with Lee delivering a smashing homer and two singles while Lanky's Lee and C Lyles led the losers with a double and a single.
In a game halted after the third inning due to rain, 3 Spins defeated 2 Weavers 10 to 0. Spin pitcher Lee held the Weavers hitless and scoreless. Cherokee Allsbrook homered? Actually triple highlighted the win for 3 Spins.
Dick Lee limited the Weavers to four hits but poor support let Doug Worsham and the Spins roll to a 5-2 victory. Apple Adams led the Weavers with two hits in four at bats. Crouch Lyles Buck and Merritt contributed the Spins only hits while Schoolboy Wright pitched strongly for the winners.
Roanoke to visit Rosemary Sunday with Speed Hux and two league leading teams visiting Dormitory Field for a Sunday doubleheader. Schoolboy Wright and Greasy Neal will pitch against the visitors in the 3 pm start.
A weekly bingo party will be held at the Recreation Hall on Friday at 8 P M. Doug Worsham Virgil Van Dyke Bryant Gray and Beef Hoggard will be in charge. Plenty of fun and good prizes.
Lanky Lee earned his eighth straight win and limited the Finishers to three hits as the Spins won 7-1. Weepy Williams led with a 2-for-3 effort while Midgette, Matthews and Massey collected hits as fast base running widened the margin. Deberry was stifled for five hits.
Roanoke and Patterson teams show strong form as players like Nellie Mae Jernigan, Margaret Butler, and Ruth Hopkins star in roving reports. Rex Rogers, Harry Cassada, and Edna Murray shine on offense and defense for Patterson Finishers while Roanoke pitchers and fielders battle hard.
Brown, pitching for Mr. J. O., delivered a splendid game and also hit a four-bagger against the Weavers Monday. The enthusiastic start doubled the season pace for the leagues.
The Rosemary Girls Softball Team will stage the first fundraiser dance at the old Rosemary Dance Hall this Friday at 9 pm. Proceeds will buy team uniforms. All boys and girls in town’s softball leagues are invited.
Friday at 7 30 P M the Roanoke Patterson Mills Recreation Club hosts a bingo party all employees are urged to attend. Drop in early to join the games as the first number is called promptly at 7 30 P M.
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