WV high school tourney moves to Huntington next March
West Virginia High School Athletic Board of Appeals shifts the state basketball tournament to Huntington for 1955 with plans to rotate between Huntington and Morgantown. The move honors the late Roy Hawley but draws criticism over Faggitt’s role and Huntington logistics.
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Yankees and Indians Split Doubleheader in Philadelphia
Cleveland Indians win the opener 2-1 behind Hal Naragon's three run fourth inning triple and strong pitching by Bob Feller. Art Houtteman earns the nightcap win as Newhouser and other relievers keep Philadelphia at bay.
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Perfin Earns American Legion Sportsmanship Award
Elbert athlete Frank Perfin named recipient of the American Legion Outstanding Sportsmanship award for 1953 54 at Gary High School graduation exercises. The honor honors a senior student athlete for sportsmanship, academics, character and personality and was presented by Adkin District Post No 38.
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American Legion
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Edgy Golfers Await Hogan Round Delay After Tumultuous Tee
New York June 6 Fans across the nation wait for final scores after Ben Hogan postponed his 16 hole tuneup to a week later. Hogan battled fatigue and medical issues while praising the challenging Baltusrol layout where holes 17 and 18 loom as brutal tests.
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New York
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Crocwins
Rosen ruled ineligible for 1954 55 Morris Harvey basketball
The State Collegiate Conference eligibility committee barred Dave Rosen of Morris Harvey from playing for the Golden Eagles next season. Rosen, who transferred from Tiffin College, has completed four collegiate years and is awaiting a hearing after the ruling.
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Golden Eagles
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Tiffin
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Standings And Results Reflected By Associated Press
The league table shows Brooklyn 29 18 two teams in first place, New York 33 games, Milwaukee 23 2, Philadelphia 25 20, St Louis 24 24, Cincinnati 22 25, Chicago 20 26, Pittsburgh 16 35. Yesterday results: New York 3 2 Cincinnati, Brooklyn 6 Chicago 4 in 10 innings, Philadelphia 11 St. Louis 8, Milwaukee 5 4 Pittsburgh 0 4. Tonight New York at Milwaukee, Brooklyn at St. Louis. Maguire 5 3 vs Burdette 5 4, Staley 3 5, etc. Only games scheduled.
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Bristol Twins Rally Past Blue Grays In Ninth Inning Thriller
The Bristol Twins overcame a five run Bluefield lead in the ninth, scoring seven to win 9-8. Don Schenk took the loss for Bluefield as Sam Trezza allowed the decisive homer and Bristol’s late rally capped by a two run shot by Male. The two clubs meet again in a 6 p.m. doubleheader with Kids Night at Bowen Field.
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Long Legged Santee Beats Whitfield in 880 Yard Run
In Stockton California Wes Santee defeated world record holder Mal Whitfield in the 880 yard event before 6000 plus spectators. Santee clocked 1 50 flat on a soft track after a heavy shower prior to the meet, highlighting his form.
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Patty Berg Dominates Round Robin Golf Victory
Patty Berg, from St. Andrews Illinois, won the Triangle Round Robin Invitational Golf Tournament at Hot Springs Virginia with a 73 point margin over the field. She earned 1500 dollars, boosting yearly earnings to 6381.25 and ranking third on the national money list. Betty Jameson and Betsy Rawls followed in second and fourth, while Babe Zaharias faded to seventh after leading early.
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Babe) Zaharias
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Betty Hicks
Durham
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Dallas
Bramwell Beats Lashmeet 10-2 as New Hope Tops Montcalm 11-3
In Twin County action Bramwell outhit Lashmeet 10-2 for a 10-2 win while New Hope hammered Montcalm 11-3 on 18 hits. Rica pitched seven innings for New Hope with nine strikeouts as Lashmeet’s Sho da took the loss. Bramwell's bid featured six runs in the seventh inning and an error-strewn game overall with five errors on each side.
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Charleston Senators rally for 3-2 win over KC Blues
Charleston Senators beat Kansas City 3-2 as Alex Garbowski delivered a seventh inning triple and Bill Killinger followed with a two out single in the ninth. Dick Fowler earned his first win after six defeats in a tight pitching duel. Kansas City drops from third to fifth in the American Association standings.
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Alex Garbowski
Bill Killinger
Kansas City
Dick Fowler
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Toledo
St. Paul
Triandos
Fowler
Hairston
Mangrum Wins Western Open In Sudden Death Playoff
In Cincinnati on June 6 Lloyd Mangrum of Niles Illinois edged Ted Kroll in a sudden death playoff at Kenwood Country Club to claim the 51st Western Open. Mangrum birdied the first extra hole while Kroll parred after a sprayed tee shot. Roberto De Vicenzo led early before faltering. Rosburg and De Vicenzo trailed as the field narrowed to a sixteenth.
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Ted Kroll
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Robert Rosburg
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Patterson Faces Major Test Against Maxim in Brooklyn Bout
Floyd Patterson 19 year old former Olympic champion seeks win number 14 in eight round bout against Joey Maxim of Cleveland at Brooklyn Eastern Parkway. Patterson 167 pounds Maxim 178 pounds. Maxim 104 fights. Patterson 13 straight wins. Moore returns to action in New York. no title at stake.
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Japanese Davis Cup Team Chooses Shimizu As Non Playing Captain
Zenzo Shimizu serves as non playing captain for the 1954 Japanese Davis Cup squad which will travel to the United States for summer competition.
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United States
Patty and Mulloy Reach Whitsun Singles Finals
In West Berlin at the Red-White Club Budge Patty outplayed Helmut Kuempfel 6-4 6-3 6-4 to reach the Whitsun singles final and Gardner Mulloy beat Steven Lasso 6-2 7-5 6-0 to advance. Silvana Lazzaring of Italy moved to the women’s final with a 6-1 6-1 win over Barbara Lewis.
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Germany
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Yugoslavia
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Belmont Stakes Slated Saturday
New York report on the Belmont Stakes preview and the related Triple Crown lead ins. King Ranch's High Gun wins the Peter Pan Handicap as Derby winner Determine, fresh from California, matches pace and plans for further races. Hasty Road skips Belmont to race in Chicago at Arlington Classic and American Derby.
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Kinter Tops Shooter at Tri Angle Gun Club Meet
Results from the Sunday registered shoot show Dr. B R Kinter scoring 47 at 50 on 16 yard targets to lead. T B Cooper and C H Litz tied for second with 45. J F Holfinger led handicap with 43. Walton Meador led doubles with 39 in 24 pairs.
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Tennis Championships Open Tonight With Top Pros
The $7,500 US Professional Tennis Championships begin tomorrow night in Los Angeles for four evenings and two afternoons. Stars include Frank Sedgman Pancho Gonzales and Pancho Segura. Segura defends his title against Ben Gorchakoff in the opening match in Los Angeles.
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