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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1935
Page
7
Roanoke Rapids steps ahead to lead the league entering the second week with a key victory and a solid record as four weeks remain before the Junior Worlds event.
Scotland Neck and nearby towns churn up a busy baseball slate with two games this Friday and Saturday. Zeb Denny and Dail shine on the mound as Hobgood and Windsor battles unfold, while Outland and Birdsong pace the Jacket offense in a trio of decisive wins.
The No. 3 Spinners, idle yesterday, won the first half of the Rosemary Soft Ball League after the Calders defeated the No. 2 Finishers. This gives the Spinners a secure hold on first place. Mrs. Allie Wood left Monday for Statesboro Georgia to vacation with her mother Mrs. H L Temple.
The Rosemary Softball League ends the first half with No. 3 Spinners facing No. 1 Weavers as race remains tight. Card Shop edges Weik's No. 1 Spinners 9-8 while No. 3 Spinners hand Finishers a 12-0 rout led by Lefty Everett four for four. No. 2 Weavers beat Card Shop 6-2. No. 1 Spinners top No. 2 Spinners 4-2 in a strong week of action.
Manager Jack Crawley announces the New York Bloomer Girls will play Hollister on Tuesday July 20 at 4 PM at the new Hollister baseball park. The team, led by Margaret Nables since 1919, claims a 40 woman roster with stars such as Hattie Michaels Ginger Robinson Mel Pearsall and Mary On tek.
The Roanoke No 2 Mill all–star team meets No 1 Mill Friday July 26 at 4 PM. Lineup includes Simpson, N Taylor, J Brown, Blanchard, Harrison, A Richardson, J Wrenn, Keeter, Jenkins, Lynch, Murray, Browning, Cashwell, Wood, and others in roving field and pitching roles.
Dave L. Singleton began work in Weldon last Monday as police chief succeeding Jack Thorne. He comes with strong recommendations from the county and from Littleton for his past service and integrity.
The Raleigh team led by Bill Clarkson of the New York Giants faces Roanoke Rapids ace Jack Scott, with McAfee ready to relieve Clarkson. The Sunday game at 3 p.m. is expected to draw a record crowd as both clubs boast strong pitching pedigrees and local interest runs high. Also noted are visitors Miss Carmen Thorpe Edward Duke and Mrs Jimmy Moultsby visiting relatives in Roanoke Rapids.
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