Freeman and Fargo rematch set for Bluefield Auditorium Saturday
A recent wild wrestling melee between Wild Man Fargo and Ace Freeman led to a harassment and police intervention. A rematch was approved after state deputies deemed the last bout no contest and warned of suspensions. Freeman vows revenge as the card promises further attractions at the Auditorium.
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Mort Berry Named Public Relations Director for Philadelphia Phillies
Mort Berry, former Fulledeie via writer, appointed public relations director for the Philadelphia Phillies. Berry succeeds Dooly, who resigned.
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South Tops North 120 to 103 in Williamson showdown
Ian West sparked the South with 39 points as East Bank defeated the Northern school 120 to 108 in Williamson. Four South players joined West in double figures while four North players also topped 10 points. The South led late, then surged to a 15 point margin in the final period.
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Milwaukee Signs Up Missouri Diamond Ace
Han nnibal Missouri June 5 John Grace a Missouri University sophomore who led the Tigers this season with 27 RBIs has signed a contract with the Milwaukee Braves. The 5 11 185 pound catcher will report to Evansville Indiana of the Three I League.
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Redlegs Blank Phillies 9 in Seesaw NL Action
Cincinnati moved to 94 with Wally Post and rookie Frank Robinson homers powering a 9 to 4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. The win strengthens Cincinnati atop the division while Pittsburgh fell further after a 7 4 setback to Chicago.
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Changes Develop In State High School Coaching Ranks
The Associated Press reports shifts across West Virginia high school programs after county boards met. Northern Panhandle saw Jack LeBay take the Triadelphia football post, Jimmy Carey named all sports coach at Weir High, and Charley Schrader named Forest Hill principal creating a vacancy at Hinton. In Roane County Spencer High added Rector Brown as all sports coach, Walton H S hired Ray Waldo Jr. and Don Weaver as coaches, while Dunbar’s ex basketball coach Joe Berkich left for other opportunities. Frank Dumas named as Wheel Central assistant pending acceptance at Triadelphia.
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Redskins Sign Kentucky Star In 1954 NFL Draft
The Washington Redskins drafted Meilinger of Kentucky, a second team All America pick in 1953, as their first selection in the 1954 NFL draft. He entered the Army before the season began to start a hitch.
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American Association Scores From St Paul to Denver
The slate shows St Paul 4 Charleston 2 and Minneapolis 9 Louisville 4 in the early games. Indianapolis 3 Denver 2 went 11 innings in the first contest.
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Delaware Park Creates Distaff Triple Crown Series
Delaware Park launches a three race set for fillies and mares led by the Oaks Delaware Handicap and New Castle. Helen Stairwall, longtime promotion head, proposes and promotes the event, aiming to boost publicity for the track alongside the Derby Preakness and Belmont.
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Giants Acquire Three 49ers Tackles After 1956 Season
New York Giants obtain Sid Youngerman Al Carapella and Eldred Kraemer from the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for an early draft choice after the 1956 season. Youngerman played for Alabama Carapella for Miami Florida and Kraemer for Pittsburgh. Carapella was a regular on the 49er defense last season.
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Columbus Jets Add Kansas City Player in IL Move
The Columbus Jets acquire outfielder Dave Bee from Kansas City to bolster the International League roster. Bee hit .299 in 162 games with San Francisco last season, while Melton has been on the disabled list since the season start due to a hairline wrist injury.
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Bill Jones Named New Head Football Coach At Princeton High School
Bill Jones to lead Princeton High School football after Mercer county education board approval. The Mannington native, 260 pounds, previously coached Ravenwood High and Caldwell High, Ohio, posting strong records. Brown to remain basketball coach and assist in football.
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International League Scores Mix with Several Wins
Montreal defeated Richmond 6 to 3 while Rochester shut out Miami 3 to 0. Toronto edged Columbia 2 to 0 in the first game of a doubleheader.
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