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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1939

Page

4

Owls Blank Hanes for Shutout in State Tournament

Roanoke Rapids defeats Hanes of Winston-Salem 8 to 0 in the state tourney second game. Byrne pitched for Roanoke Rapids with four hits allowed. Nethercutt, Chambers, and McCrary led the Owls with two hits apiece, Brotherton hit a home run, and Roanoke Rapids capitalized on five opposing errors.

OWLS Blank Hanes Hanes Winston-Salem Roanoke Rapids Boys Byrne Phelps Nethercutt Chambers McCrary Kings Roanoke Rapids Kavanaugh Brotherton Fraiser Dickens McLeod Whitman Kessler Ferrell Caudle Hanes Boles Blum Ez Autry Wentz Waggoney Carter Sizemore Alexander Crouch Rhpoae Dickens Gibson Rf Brotherton Oi McLeod McCrar Ken Kavanaugh Paul Brotherton King R. Whitman N. Whitman J. Hedgecock S. Hedgecock Denson P. Hedgecock Poae Dickens

Owls Defeat King 8-2 In Saturday Showdown

The Owls edged King 8 to 2 after outhitting 10 to 8 at High Point. Rabbit Whitman, a veteran star previously with Toledo and Toronto in the International League, collected three hits in four at bats and played flawless defense at third.

Owls King High Point Winston-Salem Rabbit Whitman Toledo Toronto

Out On A Limb With The Owls In The State Tournament

The Owls remain undefeated with two impressive state tournament wins though the scores were shutouts. Oscar notes the crowd, fans discuss pitchers Melton and Ken, and Mac McLeod bears a shiner from practice.

Oscar Mac McLeod

Aderholt Big Leaguer Prospect Hinted by Povich

Shirley Povich cites Aderholt of Wake Forest as a promising Nationals prospect. Griffith says the Charlotte second baseman could be a big leaguer with caution about spring readiness. Loc Chakales noted Owls’ strong scores and potential tournament repeat.

Shirley Povich Povich Charlotte Nats Orlando Aderholt Wake Forest Florida Clark Griffith Griffith Charlie Gehringer

Halifax 4-H Clubs Attend White Lake Summer Camp

Halifax County 4-H Clubs prepare for a five day summer camp at White Lake from July 17 to 22. Older youth and home demonstration women will join, with each club represented and staff including Hazel Wheeler Ona Patterson and F W Reams assisting alongside local leaders and a camp director.

Halifax County White Lake Hazel Wheeler Ona Patterson F. W. Reams

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