Roanoke No 2 Juniors Strike in Seven Game Set
Roanoke No 2 hosts a best of seven Brunswick stew rivalry with Roanoke Rapids Juniors. Rogers and Jenkins lead batters as they power up the lineup with multiple hits and homers. The team trains nightly at Roanoke No 2 Park and draws praise for uniforms from Dr Bottling Co.
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Roanoke No. 2
Robert Rogers
Jake Jenkins
Robert
Jenkins
Owls
Hines
Dr. Per Bottling Company
Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke No. 2 Park
Owls Rout Oxford in 20-0 Baseball Shine
The Owls overwhelmed Oxford 20 to 0 on Wednesday afternoon. Pitcher Pyeu held Oxford scoreless with five scattered hits as Owls tallied 16 hits. Dickens Gibson McLeod and others led the batting with multiple hits, while Pippen fanned nine as McDaniel allowed six runs. Attendance was 300. Nearby notes mention Miss Elsie Brewer’s return home and Miss Odell Dorsey visiting relatives in Portsmouth.
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Owls
Oxford
Pi Yeu
Oak Ridge
Act
Dickens
Gibson
McLeod
Ners
Ted
Ceod
Ambers
Ewiman
Pippen
Wxford
Jeanes
Wilson
Mitehoy
Ison
Saunders
Warean
Almond
Hedgepet
Chambers
Newman
McCleod
McCrary
McDaniel
Dillehey
Elsie Brewer
Charlie Hope
Ira Edmonds
Odell Dorsey
Portsmouth
Owls Poised for National Tournament Bid as Georgia Stars Shine
In a lively late season recap the Owls eye a National Tournament berth after bold play by Byrne in a Sunday game. McCleod impresses despite illness with four hits four runs and three RBIs while Nethercutt and others handle new pitchers well.
Bennie McCrary Breaks Open Day With Long Hit
In the second game Bennie McCrary turned a forced out into the day’s longest hit, countering Byrne’s slant. Pippen struck out three times against Oxford, while McCrary failed to hold a Texas leaguer in the first game. Upcoming schedule lists Colonial Heights at Petersburg, Lucky Strikes of Durham here, and Colonial Heights here midweek.
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Byrne
McCleod
Little Dick
Bennie McCrary
George Nethercutt
Colonial Heights
Petersburg
Durham
Jr. Legion Team Starts Next Week
The American Legion team of Halifax County will begin its regular schedule next week. Coach Hoyle announced last Wednesday that the opposing teams were not yet known and will be learned soon. Starting lineup includes Rable Weldon left field, Edwards Weldon center, Acree Roanoke Rapids or Womack Weldon at first, Taylor Weldon short, Wright Roanoke Rapids catcher, Howell Roanoke Rapids third, Gregory Weldon right, Riggins Roanoke Rapids second. Pitchers are Burnette Camps Store, Buffaloe Roanoke Rapids, Weeks Weldon, Hall and Ed Boyd Roanoke Rapids with Boyd a lefty and Clifton Boyd’s brother.
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American Legion
Halifax County
Hoyle
Rable
Weldon
Edwards
Acree
Roanoke Rapids
Womack
Taylor
Wright
Howell
Gregory
Riggins
Burnette
Camps Store
Buffaloe
Weeks
Hall
Ed Boyd
Ronoke Rapids
Boyd
Clifton
Mrs P Y Lynch of Gholsonville Visits Relatives
Mrs P Y Lynch of Gholsonville is visiting relatives in the city, staying with friends and sharing news of family gatherings.
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P. Y. Lynch of
Gholsonville
the City
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Wall Riggins
Reginald Matthews
Bob Renn
W. Rogers
Robin Daniels
Oscar
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Jr. Legion
T Big Cola
Cpey
GIFTS
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
Ernest
UD Dae
Boleros
Angel
Fannye Marks
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