Bluefield Set for Big Title Brawl with Montague Era Fighters
Mountaineer defends Southeastern USA title tonight in Bluefield as Mexican Madman IX Brutal faces West Virginia ruler and two rivals, Ali Pasha and Chris Belkas. Madrand and Ali Pasha bring storms of heat, while Whitey Walberg debuts, promising tough matchup with Madrid.
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Chris Alvarado
U.S.A
Jan Madrid
Spain
Whitey Walberg
Ali Pasha
Chris Belkas
Toots Mondt
Bluefield Auditorium
Montreal Alouettes Sign Harry Babcock From Toromo Balag Beach
The Montreal Alouettes announced the purchase of Harry Babcock from Toromo Balag Beach, with prior connections to the University of Georgia. The deal marks a new addition to the team roster.
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Montreal Alouettes
Harry Babcock
Montreal
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End Foinery
University of Georgia
Kilbane Former Featherweight Champ Dies in Cleveland
Former boxing star B Kilbane who held the featherweight title from 1912 to 1923 died at his home in Cleveland after a cancer battle. He was municipal clerk of courts since 1951 and had a long career in boxing before entering public service. Kilbane is remembered as Cleveland's No 1 fighting Irish with 168 bouts and only four losses.
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Bluefield
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Birds
Woolley Walberg
Gris Belkan Wall
Roe
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B. Kilbane
West Side
Cleveland
Johnny
Irene
Mary O'Toole
Abe Attell
Washington
Vernon
Calif
Eugene Criqui
France
Polo Grounds
New York
Ohio
Redmen Edge Rish 1-0 In City League Thriller
Steve Bourne and Forbes dueled in a tight SE league contest as the Redmen edged Rish 1 to 0. Bourne allowed three hits while Forbes gave up five, with Bourne earning the win after a ninth inning rally that featured a steal and a run scored on a key hit.
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Forbes
Redmen
Rish
Bourne
Kinzer
F. Honaker
Sarver
East Bank Pioneers Secure 1-0 Victory For Baseball Title
W V May 31 East Bank Pioneers edged Buckhannon 1-0 to capture the state high school baseball title. Bill Bazemore fanned a double and Gerald Knapp added a single for the second inning run. Knapp held Buckhannon to three hits as East Bank earned its fourth state crown and sixth finals appearance, matching prior titles in 1941 1951 and 1952.
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Gerald Knapp
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Neil Hinkle
Choiee
Arnett Perry
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Tucker
Moore Koon
Coast City faces showdown over baseball club subsidies
New York officials resist public funding for keeping the Dodgers and Giants in area. Mayor Wagner signals private club status, while Dodgers president and Giants presiding owners push for stadiums and tax relief.
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California
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Polo Grounds
Phillies Nip Dodgers 2-1 Behind Baharie. Roberts Wins
Willie Jones delivers two run triple as Philadelphia edges Brooklyn 2-1. Dakin Baharie earns the win with seven strikeouts over five hits. Drysdale takes the loss. Hanson Hamner starts the rally with a double. Roberts holds Brooklyn to six hits, Campanella homers for Dodgers. Phillies close to within a half game.
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Duke Advances By Homer Battle In NCAA Opener
Duke defeats George Washington 9 5 in Gastonia North Carolina to snap GW’s 12 game win streak. Dick Burton pitches seven strong for Duke with six wins in seven decisions. Dave Sime belts a 365 foot three run homer in the first inning and Don Herman homers for GW in the sixth.
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Duke
Devils
Bernie Blaney
George Hoover
George Washington
Hoover
Sime
Suph
Don Herman
Sam Kinsley
Colonials
Wilson's Homer Gives Senators 4 To 1 Win
Archie Wilson hit his 11th home run with two aboard in the eighth inning to lift Charleston to a 4 to 1 victory over Omaha in the opener of a four game series. The homer boosted Wilsons RBI total to 46 as Charleston held off Omaha after an early run. Mabe and Brown combined on the win for Charleston with Black taking the loss for Omaha.
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Willie Mays
New York Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Mays
Hank Sawer
Toher
Roy Face
Gene Freese
Willie
Ray “Att
al Worthington
Joe Margeroni
Pirate
Dee Fondy
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Frank Thomas
Freese
Clemente
Charleston
Archie Wilson
Omaha
Ners’ Black
Bob Mabe
Canes
Black
Cardinals
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Howie Philley
Ips
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Bob
Don Griffin
Bioops
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Phillips
Buddy Hicks
Poca Legion Baseball Opens Season This Sunday
Poca hontas Post 14 hosts its first home game against Marion Virginia American Legion at the school ball field. Game time is 2 p.m. Admission is free and the public is invited.
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American Legion
Ayers Hired as Head Basketball Coach at Central
Gorman H. Butch Ayers of Harlan Kentucky was appointed head basketball coach and assistant football coach to Danny Crane at Bluefield's Central junior high school created by consolidating Ramsey and Wade. Ayers starred in high school and college basketball, earned a physical education degree, won the Mountaineer scholarship twice, and appeared on the dean's list. He also worked as a disc jockey at a radio station in Jefferson City Tennessee.
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Butch) Ayers
Harlan
Danny Crane
Bluefield
New Central
Ramsey
Wade
Ayers
Carson Newman
Charles Town Racing Gets Tentative Date Approval
William D. Poland of the West Virginia Racing Commission announced tentative approval for Charles Town Turf Club racing dates at the half mile track from June 29 to August 10. The owner A. J. Boyle and his wife requested the dates. sale of the property to a Texas buyer appears to be in flux amid reported legal entanglements and an option deadline.
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W. Va
William D. Poland
West Virginia Racing Commission
Charles Town Turf Club
A. J. Boyle
Texas Atesee
Murchason
Murcheson
Mountaineers and Terrapins Set To Meet in 1959 and 1960
Morgantown June 31 West Virginia University and the University of Maryland will renew their football rivalry after a long gap. AD P N Red Brown announced that WVU will host Maryland on September 19 1959 at College Park and Maryland will visit Morgantown on September 17 1960.
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University of Maryland
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Pascual Injured Arm as Senators Beat Yankees in Opener
Pascual left the game with a bruised arm muscle after a two hit shutout stint spanning 5 1/3 innings. He earned the 5 1 victory in the opening game of a doubleheader but did not allow a run before injury.
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New York Yankees
Tigers Turn To Kittens As Yankees Show Feet Of Clay
The article notes the New York Yankees slipping from their famed perfection as they struggle for the lead. The Tigers have faded as well, with both teams misplaying routine balls and failing to execute polished defense and timely hitting.
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Very Ordin
Cyoy
Tigers
Casey Stengel
Barpes
Doug Ford Takes Round Robin Lead In Golf Event
Doug Ford shot five under par in the morning and 64 in the afternoon to lead the five round 90 hole Round Robin event with 22 points and plus 28. Hogan trails with plus 21 and Sam Snead sits third at plus 13, as four leaders compete in the final Sunday foursome on Wyklly course.
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Doug Ford
Yonkers
Hogan
Sam Snead
Fred ‘Ote
Ed Venturi
Wykyl
Ford
Snead
Venturi
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Weekend Anglers Find Good Fishing Outlook In All State Sections
West Virginia anglers can expect good fishing this weekend across the state according to the Conservation Department stream report. Most counties show low and clear or normal and clear streams, with several counties reporting slightly milky water and some rising or muddy conditions in Pleasants and Braxton.
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Conservation Department
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Marion
Monongalia
Barbour
Nicholas
Randolph
Upshur
Webster
Jackson
Kanawha
Fayette
Greenbrier
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Johnson Knocks Out Clarence Hinnant in Quick Ending Fight
Harold Johnson of Philadelphia stopped Clarence Hinnant of Washington in 1:24 of the first round at St. Nicholas Arena. Johnson weighed 176 2, Hinnant 173. Fewer than 500 spectators watched as Hinnant dropped to the canvas after a sharp right to the chin.
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Harold Johnson
Philadelphia
Caarence Hinnant
Washington
St. Nicholas Arena
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Hinnant
National Boxing Assn
Pennsylvania
Mederos
Inelphia
East Bank high school places five on all tournament team
East Bank's champions named five players to the West Virginia annual all high school tournament team. Weirton, Martinsburg, Greenville, Buckhannon and Buckhannon government players are listed with positions including catcher first base second base shortstop and third base. Roy Akers Arne Perry and Gene Adkins are among the selections.
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Westhannon
Mike Tomasevich
Weirton
Dougie Martinsburg
Dick Dowdy
Greenville
Jack Pauley
Bank
Gene Adkins
Roy Akers
Arne Perry
Buckhannon
Jeffield
Ron Aliucci
Bis Floyd
Low
Gerald Knapp
Milwaukee Braves recall Trowbridge and Murff from Wichita farm club
The Milwaukee Braves move pitcher Bob Trowbridge up from the Wichita Kansas farm club of the American Association and send reliever Red Murff to the same club with a 24 hour recall option.
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Murff
Trowbridge
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Braves
Bob Trowbridge
Wichita, Kan
American Assn
Red Murff
Orioles and Keegan blank Tigers as Yanks fall
Orioles beat Yankees 3-1 behind Ray Maria five hit pitching and Ori oles Pilarcik drive in two runs on a homer and sacrifice fly. Washington Senators defeat Boston 3-2 as Jim Lemon drives in the winning run in the ninth. Chicago White Sox complete four game sweep of Detroit 6-0 behind Bob Keegan complete game and Sherm Lollar and Walt Dropo outbursts.
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Washington
Jim Lemon
Herb Plews
Washinton
Boston
Tom Brewer
Truman Clevinger
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Whitey Herzog
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Standings and Results From Yesterday in Baseball
Major league standings show Cincinnati Milwaukee and Chicago near the top with New York and Brooklyn close behind. Yesterday's results include St Louis beating Milwaukee and Chicago drawing with Pittsburgh while Philadelphia edged Pittsburgh in another contest.
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Ridgeley Reaches British Amateur Final at Formby
Harold Ridgeley American Air Force master sergeant advances to the British Amateur Championship final with a 13 and 12 win over Arthur Walker of South Africa at Formby. He meets Reid Jack of Glasgow for the title, aiming to match US amateur prestige. Ridgeley shot 58 four under par for the course, two strokes better than any other player this week.
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Ben Hogan
Arthur Walker
Reid Jack
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Scotland
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