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Story July 27, 1943

The Wilmington Morning Star

Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina

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Shelby's American Legion Junior baseball team beat Albemarle 6-1 in Albemarle on July 26 in the opener of the Western North Carolina championship series; Shelby scored all runs in the eighth inning.

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Shelby Drops Albemarle In Legion Series Opener

ALBEMARLE, July 26.-(AP)- Shelby's American Legion Junior baseball team defeated Albemarle 6-1 here today in the opening game of their series for the Western North Carolina championship.

The home team scored its run in the opening inning and held Shelby scoreless until the eighth, when six hits, a walk and an error gave the visitors all their runs.

The winner of the series will play Whiteville, the eastern half champions, for the state Legion title.

What sub-type of article is it?

Sports Report Baseball Game

What themes does it cover?

Triumph

What keywords are associated?

Baseball American Legion Shelby Albemarle Championship Western North Carolina

Where did it happen?

Albemarle

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Location

Albemarle

Event Date

July 26

Story Details

Shelby's American Legion Junior baseball team defeated Albemarle 6-1 in the opening game of their series for the Western North Carolina championship. The home team scored its run in the opening inning and held Shelby scoreless until the eighth, when six hits, a walk and an error gave the visitors all their runs. The winner of the series will play Whiteville for the state Legion title.

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