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June 6, 1946
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
The Robert E. May Post of the American Legion in Roanoke Rapids sponsors a baseball team in the Eastern division of the state league. Roster includes 20 players; M. C. Newsom Jr. is manager/coach. First game vs. Wilson on June 11 at Simmons Park. Schedules for home and away games provided.
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Local American Legion Post Is Sponsoring Baseball Team; Play Begins Here on Tuesday
The Robert E. May Post of the American Legion is sponsoring a baseball team in the Eastern division of the American Legion's state baseball race, it was announced this week.
The Roanoke Rapids team is composed of the following players: Fred Acree, Joe Bright, Dorsey Lee Cox, Sherman Deaton, Eugene Edwards, John Elting, Troy Hasty, James Hux, Hubert Lowd, Jr., James McDaniel, Robert Cakes, Francis Rebel, Reuben Slade, Robert Smith, Vance Stewart, William Wheeler, Jr., William White, Lloyd Williams, Jr., William Wood and Robert Wright.
M. C. Newsom, Jr., is manager and coach; Jack Vincent is assistant coach; R. K. Kemp, athletic officer.
The first game of the schedule will be played next Tuesday afternoon, when the 18 teams in the Eastern division will compete in three six-team leagues.
Roanoke Rapids will play Wilson here at Simmons Park, the game starting at 4 p. m.
The winners of the three loops will meet in the best two-of-three series to determine the Eastern Champion and representation in the State tournament.
The leagues are:
League No. 1: Sanford, Fayetteville, Dunn, Red Springs, Laurinburg and Rowland.
League No. 2: Durham, Raleigh, Wilson, Roanoke Rapids, Ahoskie, and Edenton.
League No. 3: Fairmont, Whiteville, Wilmington, Swansboro, New Bern and Goldsboro.
HOME GAMES
June 11th, Tuesday, Roanoke Rapids vs Wilson. 4:00 P. M
June 17th, Monday, Roanoke Rapids vs Durham, 4:00 P. M
June 22nd, Saturday, Roanoke Rapids vs Ahoskie.
June 26th, Wednesday, Roanoke Rapids vs Raleigh.
July 3rd., Wednesday, Roanoke Rapids vs Edenton.
OUT OF TOWN GAMES
June 14th, Friday, Wilson vs Roanoke Rapids.
June 19th, Wednesday, Durham vs Roanoke Rapids.
June 24th, Monday, Ahoskie vs Roanoke Rapids.
June 28th, Friday, Edenton vs Roanoke Rapids.
July 1st., Monday, Raleigh vs Roanoke Rapids.
The Robert E. May Post of the American Legion is sponsoring a baseball team in the Eastern division of the American Legion's state baseball race, it was announced this week.
The Roanoke Rapids team is composed of the following players: Fred Acree, Joe Bright, Dorsey Lee Cox, Sherman Deaton, Eugene Edwards, John Elting, Troy Hasty, James Hux, Hubert Lowd, Jr., James McDaniel, Robert Cakes, Francis Rebel, Reuben Slade, Robert Smith, Vance Stewart, William Wheeler, Jr., William White, Lloyd Williams, Jr., William Wood and Robert Wright.
M. C. Newsom, Jr., is manager and coach; Jack Vincent is assistant coach; R. K. Kemp, athletic officer.
The first game of the schedule will be played next Tuesday afternoon, when the 18 teams in the Eastern division will compete in three six-team leagues.
Roanoke Rapids will play Wilson here at Simmons Park, the game starting at 4 p. m.
The winners of the three loops will meet in the best two-of-three series to determine the Eastern Champion and representation in the State tournament.
The leagues are:
League No. 1: Sanford, Fayetteville, Dunn, Red Springs, Laurinburg and Rowland.
League No. 2: Durham, Raleigh, Wilson, Roanoke Rapids, Ahoskie, and Edenton.
League No. 3: Fairmont, Whiteville, Wilmington, Swansboro, New Bern and Goldsboro.
HOME GAMES
June 11th, Tuesday, Roanoke Rapids vs Wilson. 4:00 P. M
June 17th, Monday, Roanoke Rapids vs Durham, 4:00 P. M
June 22nd, Saturday, Roanoke Rapids vs Ahoskie.
June 26th, Wednesday, Roanoke Rapids vs Raleigh.
July 3rd., Wednesday, Roanoke Rapids vs Edenton.
OUT OF TOWN GAMES
June 14th, Friday, Wilson vs Roanoke Rapids.
June 19th, Wednesday, Durham vs Roanoke Rapids.
June 24th, Monday, Ahoskie vs Roanoke Rapids.
June 28th, Friday, Edenton vs Roanoke Rapids.
July 1st., Monday, Raleigh vs Roanoke Rapids.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
American Legion
Baseball Team
Roanoke Rapids
Eastern Division
Game Schedule
What entities or persons were involved?
Fred Acree
Joe Bright
Dorsey Lee Cox
Sherman Deaton
Eugene Edwards
John Elting
Troy Hasty
James Hux
Hubert Lowd, Jr.
James Mcdaniel
Robert Cakes
Francis Rebel
Reuben Slade
Robert Smith
Vance Stewart
William Wheeler, Jr.
William White
Lloyd Williams, Jr.
William Wood
Robert Wright
M. C. Newsom, Jr.
Jack Vincent
R. K. Kemp
Where did it happen?
Roanoke Rapids, Simmons Park
Story Details
Key Persons
Fred Acree
Joe Bright
Dorsey Lee Cox
Sherman Deaton
Eugene Edwards
John Elting
Troy Hasty
James Hux
Hubert Lowd, Jr.
James Mcdaniel
Robert Cakes
Francis Rebel
Reuben Slade
Robert Smith
Vance Stewart
William Wheeler, Jr.
William White
Lloyd Williams, Jr.
William Wood
Robert Wright
M. C. Newsom, Jr.
Jack Vincent
R. K. Kemp
Location
Roanoke Rapids, Simmons Park
Event Date
June 11th
Story Details
Announcement of American Legion-sponsored baseball team in Roanoke Rapids, including player roster, coaches, league structure, and schedule of games starting June 11th against Wilson.