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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1958
Page
29
A writer recalls early basketball days and laments modern tall players. He jokes about “mastodons” over six feet, suggests two size classes, and imagines a league of “Stubby's Shorties” funded by a rich sponsor while noting conflicts with camera views and striped shirts.
Ace Freeman and Mountaineer face rivals Al Galiento and Dan Madrid in a best two of three falls tag match on Toots Mondt's program at Stark Auditorium. Freeman aims to outfight the villains while the Mountaineer prepares after recent travel and a return from injury.
The article traces Norman's 18 season pro career mainly as an outfielder with two brief stints at the Chicago White Sox in 1931 and 1932. It notes his 1954 Tigers farm system work at Little Rock, Terre Haute, and Charleston, and mentions his return to Spring Lake, Michigan while McHale discusses Bill Adair moving to Charleston.
Fifty one candidates register for Bluefield Derby on Bland Road July 4 with expected entrants around 55 and at least 50 sponsored racers in June trials. Benny Noble of Princeton won last year and 5 000 spectators anticipated for the event. Proceeds benefit Civitan and Jaycees charity work with track side concessions boosting festivity.
Bill Adair 40 of Augusta Georgia club in Sally League is named new Tigers manager. he replaces Frank Skall who led the Charleston Senators last season to a 32–39 mark. Norman, the former Senators manager, becomes Tiger boss after a 33–21 Charleston triple A season, two games back of Denver. Adair’s Augusta Pennant winner steps aside. Wayne Blackburn takes over as Augusta manager. Steve Bilko posted 35 homers with 105 strikeouts and 104 walks for the 1956 Los Angeles Angels.
The doubleheader saw Cleveland beat Baltimore 10-2 as Minnie Minoso homered twice and Roger Maris drove in a run, while the Tribe beat the White Sox 5-2 in the second game. Pitcher Gary Bell earned his first win of the season for Cleveland.
In Bluefield Summer Basketball League action the Celtics beat the Lakers 36 42 in senior play while the Reds defeated the Braves 23 12 in junior league action Jerry Stanley and Ian Campbell led the Celtics with 23 and WD points John Musick led the Reds with 12 and Braves player John Brooks had six Tonight the Lakers meet the Mountaineers at 6 30 and the Braves face the Indians at 8 p m
Warwick High School star Edwards receives a contract with the Louisville Kentucky affiliate of the Orioles. He will be optioned to Bluefield West Virginia in the Appalachian League for rookie development.
New York AP reports Kansas City Athletics manager Harry Craft not surprised by the team's second-place pace. Craft expects to stay up there if current spirit continues, citing balanced club, strong defense, and improved pitching led by Ned Garver. Bob Cerv's hitting leads the league in home runs and RBIs.
Herb Parsons, famed gun handler, showcases a free public shooting exhibition at the Bluefield Triangle Gun Club on June 25 at 5 30 p m. Officials announced the event highlighting his 22 caliber rifle feats and rapid clay pigeon breaking with safety emphasis.
Bluefield baseball officials report ticket sales lagging toward a $5,000 goal for the season opening June 25. Bluefield, sponsored by the Baltimore Orioles, needs about 200 books of 32 tickets each to meet the guarantee. Fans may contact the ballpark weekdays 10 am to 4 pm to purchase.
In Tulsa Southern Hills presents a brutal test for the 58th National Open with winds, Bermuda rough, and deep greens. Mayer defends as Snead Middlecoff Hogan Palmer Venturi plus Jones weigh contenders and a likely winning score around 267 to 271.
Middleweights Joseph Giardello and Franz Szuzina headline a 10 round bout on the Hotel Shoreham terrace in Washington to benefit Big Brothers of America. The star-studded event includes a gala crowd in formal wear, with ABC televising at 9 p.m. EST. Giardello rides a strong record while Szuzina from Bremen, Germany seeks upset.
Baseball standings show Chicago 9 Milwaukee 6 and Cleveland 10 Baltimore 2 with Chicago 5-2. Several rain postponed games list Cincinnati at St Louis Pittsburgh at San Francisco Philadelphia at Los Angeles and Detroit Boston postponements.
St. Paul 8, Indianapolis 4 first game. Omaha 5, Charleston 2 first game. Omaha 3, Charleston 6 second game. Wichita 2, Minneapolis 6. St. Paul 7, Indianapolis 3 second game.
Chicago slugged five home runs led by Bobby Thomson and Ernie Banks to defeat Lefty Warren Spahn and Milwaukee 9-6. Banks hit his 18th of the season as part of the onslaught, with Nee man and Long also homering. Hank Aaron connected for Milwaukee with a three run shot, but Spahn still took the loss despite eight wins on the year.
Lamar Tech holds a one stroke lead in the NAIA golf championship at Beaumont Texas after 36 holes. The host four man team posted a 581 total, with Central Oklahoma State second at 596 and Texas Wesleyan third at 613.
Philadelphia Eagles announce the signing of quarterback Norman Van Brocklin from the Rams in a May 26 trade. He will join the NFL club at Hershey training camp in July and resides in Portland Oregon.
The Dodgers defeated the Phillies 3 to 9 in a game where Rookie Ray Semproch earned the win and Don Newcombe took the loss. Semproch and Sennett teamed to hold Philadelphia as Neal hit his 10th homer for Los Angeles.
Denzil Hall of Marshall College and Spencer, West Virginia, was named to the 1958 All Mid American Conference baseball team along with 11 other players from six schools. Hall and Jack Rumphr of Western Michigan were the only repeat selections from 1957. Marion Masher and Alex Lawrence of Marshall earned honorable mention.
Bob Friend earned his ninth win going the distance as Pittsburgh powered by two run blasts from R C Stevens and Bob Skinner and a solo shot by Frank Thomas to beat San Francisco 5 4. Cepeda hit the Giants 14th homer.
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