Jones Tosses Two-Hit Shutout for Bluefield in 4-0 Win
Bluefield pitcher Jones allowed only two hits and struck out 12 as the Crack Southpaw improved to 5-0 with a 4-0 victory over Pulaski at Bowen Field. Pulaski’s lone eighth inning hits ended a bid for a perfect game, with Troy and teammates contributing in a three-run third to seal the win and widen Bluefield’s Appalachian League lead.
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Athletics Crush Red Sox 16-6 as Zernial Drives Six RBIs
Big Gus Zernial hit his 10th and 11th homers of the year and drove in six as the Philadelphia A's routed the Boston Red Sox 16-6. Bob Trice earned his fifth win in eight decisions, adding a homer and three RBIs. Exide Joost led the A's with a three-hit day after switching to shortstop.
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Longden Wins Tuneup as Derby Favorite Faces Challenge
Johnny Longden rode Bird Song to win the Durdans Stakes at Epsom, testing the Derby course ahead of tomorrow's 175th Derby. Blue Sail, Irish bred and trained, is the Irish entry at 20-1, owned by Mar Bell and Frank McMahon of Calgary. American jockeys last won in 1912 with Tayalie. Never Say Die and Blue Prince II sit as long-shot hopefuls in a field of 22 entrants.
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Hazell Upsets Mitri In White City Bout
Gordon Hazell of England scored a narrow 10 round decision over Tiberio Mitri of Italy in a non title middleweight clash at White City Stadium. Hazell's victory marks an upset over the European champion as both fighters battled for supremacy in London.
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Hogan Ill but Plans to Fill Baltusrol Date
Golfer Ben Hogan, ill since Friday, remained in bed but said he would try to fulfill his National golf date at Baltusrol next Saturday. The defending champion felt better and planned to be up later, competing in a beat Hogan tournament against handicap scores from across the nation.
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Argonauts Sign Former Kentucky Center Tom Adkins
The Toronto Argonauts announce the signing of center Tom Adkins from the University of Kentucky. Adkins becomes the 11th American to join the Argos in this signing phase.
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Wertz Traded for New Pitcher in Orioles Indians Swap
Baltimore trades outfielder Vic Wertz to Cleveland for pitcher Bob Chakales. Chakales will join the Orioles in Philadelphia, while Wertz heads to New York to link with the Indians. Chakales boasts a 2 0 record with Cleveland this season and previously played for Indianapolis. Wertz appeared in 29 games for Baltimore with 19 hits in 94 at bats, including a homer and a double. Chakales is a right handed pitcher, 6 feet tall, 180 pounds, born in Asheville North Carolina.
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Dodgers Tie For First With 2-0 Win Over Braves
Brooklyn Dodgers stay within reach of the NL lead with a 2-0 shutout of Milwaukee. Russ Meyer tossed six-hitter for his first shutout of the year, while Billy Cox and Pee Wee Reese produced key runs in the third and fifth innings. Braves drop to four percentage points ahead with their third straight loss.
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Zatopek Sets World Marks in 6 Mile and 10 000 Meters
Emil Zatopek, the Czech distance ace and Olympic champion, shattered his own world records with a 10 000 meter time of 28 minutes 54.2 seconds and a six mile effort of 724, breaking his 5 000 meter standard as well. He cited heavy track conditions and a late start but ran evenly, with 5 000 meters in 14:27.6 and the second 5 000 in 14:26.6.
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Cockell Edges Matthews in British Title Richt Shot Hope
Don Cockell outpointed Harry Matthews in a 10 round London bout to stay in line for a possible heavyweight title shot against Rocky Marciano. The Briton weighed 2101/2 pounds to Matthews 1901/2 and earned a split decision in a hard fought match.
Little Mo Wins Twice in Northern Lawn Tennis
Maureen Connolly arrived in Manchester for her British debut and grass court campaign. The 19 year old from San Diego defeated Mrs. L. G Walter of Belgium 60 64 in 19 minutes and then beat Britain's Pat Hird 6 1 in another quick win ahead of Wimbledon starting June 21.
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Charles and Marciano weigh in for heavyweight title bout
Ezzard Charles weighs 198 pounds in Monticello N Y. ahead of the June 17 title fight with Rocky Marciano who stands at 190 pounds and expects to reach 185. Dr. Vincent Nardiello calls Charles in good shape though he must cut ten pounds. Marciano is in terrific condition. Jimmy Braddock visits both camps and predicts a Marciano knockout within 10 rounds.
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Bosely resigns as West Virginia Tech athletic director
Hugh Bosely relinquishes his post as athletic director to become comptroller and business manager of West Virginia Tech. Football coach Don Phillips named successor as AD with Neal Baisi set to become head basketball coach. Bosely cites hypertension but says the move offers better opportunities.
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U S Netmen Break Even In Danish Meet
In Copenhagen June 1 the United States top players split results at the Danish American Tournament. Wimbledon champion Vic Seixas lost to Torben Ulrich 6 3 6 0 while Tony Trabert defeated Kurt Nielsen 8 6 6 3 in singles. Doubles Seixas and Trabert beat Ulrich and Nielsen 3 4.
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Broader Athletics Program For Next School Year Seen
Beckley June 1 The State High School Athletic Assn announced a broader interscholastic athletics program for the coming year. It will support golf tennis cross country swimming and volleyball alongside established sports football basketball baseball track and wrestling. Officials must improve mechanics rule knowledge and clinic participation under a revised game official registration. A statewide clinic for coaches officials and principals is planned at Jacksons Mill August 22 23. A July 19 26 summer workshop at Greenbrier State Forest aims to unify programs and procedures for high school athletics.
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Local scores list show scattered city matches
Norfolk defeats Lancaster 12 to 5 Petersborg edges York 10 to 9 Lynchburg 6 to 4 Newport News tops Hagerstown 5 to 4 Portsmouth beats 1 to 1 score?
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Ex Lightweight Champ Carter to Meet Riley in 10 Round Bout
Former lightweight champion Jimmy Carter and Charley Riley prepared for a 10 round fight in St Louis. The 135 pound limit bout was televised on CBS at 9 p.m. EST with Carter a heavy favorite.
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Pirates Release Joe Page Unconditionally
The Pittsburgh Pirates granted 36 year old left hander Joe Page an unconditional release after placing him on waivers last Friday. Page joined from Springdale Pennsylvania and had a brief comeback attempt this season pitching in seven games with no wins and 16 hits allowed in nine innings.
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Briggs Delivers Nine-Run Night in Johnson City Win
Left fielder Johnnie Briggs slugged two three and grand-slam home runs driving in nine runs as Johnson City beat Welch 16 9 in a homer-filled game. Briggs lifted his season average to .266 while Pete Peterson held off the Miners after two rough frames.
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Columbus Red Birds Roll Over Senators for 7-1 Win
The Columbus Red Birds collected 16 hits to defeat the Charleston Senators 7-1 in Charleston. Ralph Ard pitched steady for Columbus as a five run second inning broke the game open, ending with Beard and Smith driving in key runs.
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Appalachian League Baseball Scores and Tonight's Schedule
Last night Bristol beat Wytheville in rain while Johnson City defeated Welch 14 to 9 and Bluefield won 4 to Pulaski 0. Tonight’s games feature Johnson City at Bristol day night, Welch at Wytheville, and Bluefield at Pulaski.
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