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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1939
Page
5
Five members of the Craddock-Terry team of Lynchburg Virginia, last year’s state champions, who defeated Owl in Wichita and sent them out, will arrive in Roanoke Rapids this Saturday for a two game series at Simmons Park, playing Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Craddock Terry club of Lynchburg, 1938 state champions, visits Roanoke Rapids to face the Owls, 1938 North Carolina champions, in two games. Lynchburg owns a 22 7 record and claims last year’s Wichita defeat and aims for state and national finals with twin pitching brothers.
Tommy Byrne pitched a seven to five victory for the Owls over Burlington as Earp of Burlington matched him in a high scoring duel. Byrne allowed eight hits while his team collected nine against Earp. Key hits included McCrary and Dickens delivering runs and a crucial double steal setup.
July 5 notice from Colonial Heights mentions events on Thursday July 6 referencing Kentucky Strikes and locations there.
The Owls and Lewiston were tied 6 to 2 when rain halted play after the fifth inning Wednesday. Lewiston scored in the first on a walk and two singles and in the second on Malone's two bagger and Myers double. The Owls opened with a four run first inning, capped by McLeod's three run double, then added two more in the second before the weather ended play. Gibson and Brotherton each had two singles for the Owls.
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