WVU connections change for Little Kanawha All Star game
The South squad gains two new mentors Gene Corum and Bud Cox as head coach and assistant respectively for the Little Kanawha Conference All Star game in Parkersburg this August. They will face North coaches Howard Brinker and Jim Snyder from Ohio University. The piece notes other college and local sports mentions including Ohio U baseball honors, WIsconsin catcher Bob Wilson, Arnold Palmer in golf, and the PGA tour starting in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Titchenal
Stretch Howell
West Virginia University
Parkersburg
WVU
Gene Corum
Mountaineer
Clarence
Bud” Cox
Southerners
Ravenswood
Corum
Cox
Howard Brinker
Jim Snyder
Joltin' Joe DiMaggio Reaches 2000 Hits with Grin
Joe DiMaggio belts a homer and drives in two runs to reach 2000 Major League hits as the Yankees beat the Indians 8-2. He honors the moment by kissing the ball as Plate umpire Jim Hurley pauses play. Teammate Phil Rizzuto and Gene Woodling contribute early runs in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Joe DiMaggio
Little Marino Pieretti
Yankee Clipper
Bomber
New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Phil Rizzuto
Gene Woodling
Jolin’ Jos
Pieretti
Woodling
Larry Doby
DiMaggio
Jim Hurley
Snead Slipping as PGA Qualifier Opens at Scioto
Sam Snead faces a shaky start as the PGA Championship qualifying begins at Scioto Country Club. The defending champion, long off the tee but praised for the course fit, trails early hopes with uncertain direction and a malfuncing putter.
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Columbus
Scioto Country Club
Sam Snead
Snead
Lloyd Mangrum
Johnny Palmer
Dick Ferrier
Dutch Harrison
Ray Hill
Chicago
Sambo
Scioto Course
Nelsonville slips past Albany in tight baseball showdown
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Nelsonville Abrh
Chenevey
Dane
al Saco
Jenwing
C's
Rave SewLnueke
Hutchison
Newman
Guinther
Mawery
Osc
Keisiopees Oo
Bae Oe
Rovech
Seer G
Cie
Santana
Albany Abrh OA
Eeu Stee
Wakefield
van Dyke
Knowlton
Cunningham
Tore
Goth Aee
R. Gibbs
Paicantinme
B.gibb
Ws Aceh
Cane
B. Gibbs
Beatty
RBI
Barnes
Mills
Escue
Enlow
Dpguinther
Champ
Kovach
Gibbs
R Gibbs
Graves and Rizer
D. Linton
Beasley-Mathews Debut Halted by Rain in City Softball
Beasley-Mathews' City Softball League debut was washed out after four innings as they led Ohio Fuel Gas 4 to 2 at AHL field. All runs came in the first inning with Beasley scoring four on one hit and Gasco two on two hits. The league plans a replay after the first half. Recreation Director Harry Lackey said two teams entered the girls league and a third team of Ohio U. coeds is certain. the season starts next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beasley-Mathews
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
AHL Field
Beasley
Gasco
Columbus
Southern Ohio Electric
Lowman's Dairy
Electrics
Harry Lackey
Ohio U
All Star Game Ballot for American League Outfield
Voters prepare an American League outfield ballot for the All Star Game with selections from major league teams. Balloting lists prominent outfielders and potential nominees, reflecting fan and manager considerations for the midseason classic.
Cage League Opens Tonight
The citys junior recreation basketball league reorganized into four teams. Games start Wednesday at 6 30 p m on Rufus Putnam courts with Nuzums vs Sams and Widdoes vs Smiths. Rosters list NUZUMS SAMS WIDDOES SMITHS with five players each.
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Junior Recreation Basketball League
Rufus Putnam
Nuzums
Sams
Widdoes
Smiths
Harry Lack
Ralph Nuzum
Jim Leach
Frank Watkins
Bill Barnes
Joe Pierce
Harold Sams
Giants to Conduct Camp at Ashland Kentucky
The New York Giants announce a three day tryout camp and school at Central Park Ashland June 27 to 29 led by Tony Ravish with assistants Dale Alexander and Hans Lobert. No tuition. transport paid only for contracted or Giants affiliated club players. high school undergrads and current Junior Legion eligible players barred.
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Ashland
New York Giants
Central Park
Tony Ravish
Giant
Dale Alexander
John
Hans) Lobert
Giants
Junior Legion
Johnny Longden 24th Year Riding on American Tracks
Johnny Longden marks his 24th year as a recognized rider on American tracks. The veteran jockey continues to compete across major venues, maintaining a prominent presence in national racing.
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Johnny Longdennis
DiMaggio Musial Hit Milestones Mark Day in MLB Action
Joe DiMaggio collected two hits and drove in three as the Yankees beat the Indians 8-2 to close within one game of the Tigers. Stan Musial homered in the Cardinals 3-2 loss to the Giants as Brooklyn led the NL, and other major league results included the Dodgers over Reds 8-2 and the Cubs 4-3 in 10 innings.
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Joe DiMaggio
Stan Musial
DiMag
Joe
New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Washington
Detroit
Yankees
Tigers
Stan
New York Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
Redbirds
Boston
Red Sox
Philadelphia
Phillies
Chicago White Sox
Phils
Pittsburgh Pirates
St. Louis Browns
Ned Garver
Lou Brissie
Philadelphia Athletics
Chicago Cubs
Braves
Cleveland
Ed Lopat
Lopat
Chico Marrero
Cuba
Fred Hutchinson
al Evans
Eddie Yost
Giants
Westrum
Sheldon Jones
Cincinnati
Gil Hodges
Elzg
Janiro Wins Opener At Outdoor Twin City Bowl Feature
Tony Janiro of Youngstown Ohio outpoints Al Guido of New York in a 10 round feature at Outdoor Twin City bowl Guido won only rounds four and six on referee Paul Cavalier's card.
Legion Intra Squad Game Ends In 1-1 Deadlock
Athens American Legion baseball teams Regina Regulars and Yannigan clash in a nine inning draw 1-1. In extras Yannigan unearned run off Coach Freddie Swearingen. Joe Scott allowed two hits for Regulars Ralph Nuzum gave four for Yannigan. Swearingen praises effort and notes scarce hitting.
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Ralph Nuzum
Yannigan
Pinky Patterson
Jack Dowle
Scott
Michigan and Army agree to three year football series
International Falls Minnesota Fritz Crisler Michigan athletic director said the Wolverines and Army have agreed to a three year football series beginning in 1954 though no formal contract is signed yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Falls
Minn
Fritz Crisler
University of Michigan
Wolverines
Army
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Persh’ Rohrer
Ohio U.’s
John Hrasch
Don Poling
East Lansing
Mich
Johnny Biskup
Bob Wilson
Wisconsin
Ken Weiss
Tampa Smokers
Miami Sun Sox
Arnold Palmer
Latrobe
Marv
Bud” Worsham
Lew
Wake Forest College
New Mexico
Josh Gibson, Jr
Babe Ruth
Homestead Grays
Youngs‘town
Wellston High
Byron Eby
Nelsonville
Union Furnace
Hocking County
Eby
George Sisler
Manchester
Ohio
Ohio River
Sport Magazine
Sportalk
Bill Trautwein
Athens
Luke Appling
Wally Moses
Ty Cobb
Yankee
Elyria Joe
William Coyer
Orrville High School
Elyria
John Cabas
Chevrolet
N.court
Jack Sickels
Charles Chamberlain
Bobby Jones
Parbusters
Mangrum
Dave Douglas
Wilmington
Del
Henry Picard
L. Pet Banks Sport Shop
Beckley Clothiers
Beasley- Mathews
Lowman’s Dairy
Cage League
B. F. Goodrich Azz
B.f.goodrich
Athens Motor Sales
DeSoto-Plymouth
B.F. Goodrich
Musial
Joe’s
Joe Reichler
Associated Press
Janiro
Legion
Yannigans
Swearingen
AHL
Wolves Book Army
Bill Stern
the Security Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Court Street
Athens, Ohio
Carling
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Carling’s
Ny Aa
Carling's
BlakLebel Beer
Eland
Wing Corporation OF AI
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