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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1938
Page
15
Rosemary Romanco's Romance's won the Northeastern Softball Championship of the Amateur Softball Assoc of America by defeating Goldsboro in a three game series 6 1 and 6 0. In Goldsboro Saturday Russ Deberry allowed four hits and nine strikeouts. Everette and Moye led the Romance's at the plate with Sadler also contributing.
Roanoke Rapids suffered a 14 to 0 setback as Lefty Talley hurled four hitter innings and homered for the Owls. Carolina earned the right to meet Enid Tuesday with sharp field play and aggressive baserunning as Dickens Nethercutt and Bradford pushed the offense.
The Wichita Eagle reports North Carolina’s strong pitching as the Owls win the opener 14-0. Roanoke Rapids dominates Sharpsville, while North Carolina looks like a potential national contender with its fastball club.
Roanoke Rapids powered by Opal Pace and Joe Talley edged Enid Oklahoma’s Eason Oilers 7 to 4 in Wichita. Tom Burnette led the Owls with a triple and a single while Dickens and McCrary added key hits as the champions sealed a late rally and three double plays.
Walk Talley edged Whatley 2 to 1 as Pace struck out five, Cumberland three, Talley one, and Ledford two. Pace earned the win, Cumberland the loss, with Collyer and Fair umpiring.
All Stars defeated Creeksville 6 to 2 at Ledgerwood Park last Saturday afternoon. Vester Finch pitched for the home team with 14 strikeouts, while Henry Liles caught. Boyd Lyles and Carver led with two hits each. Jarvis and Hale added one apiece. Wester Finch starred in the field.
The Druesville team will face the Roanoke Rapids Black Sox in an exhibition game at Simmons Park this Saturday afternoon August 20 with a 3 30 kickoff. Manager Miton Carter and booking agent J W Wilkins oversee the event. Admission is 15 and 25 cents.
Mr and Mrs Red Taylor visited Essex North Carolina on Sunday with local residents noting their appearance. The event drew small crowds and sparked chatter about travel plans.
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