Wrestling Bloodbath Prompts Four-Man Ring Clash
Matchmaker Toots Mondt announces a four-man ring clash as Mountaineer and Arce Freeman defend their West Virginia tag titles against Chris Alvarado and Jan Madrid in a best two out of three falls bout. Salvador Martinez faces Billy Fox in another best two out of three falls match amid brutal brawling and bloodied exchanges from last week's show.
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the Ripper
Bud Kurtz
Rish Nine Wallops Electronics in Shortened 11-1 Victory
Rish Equipment crushed Electronics 11-1 in a four and a half inning city league game halted by the ten run rule. Willie Asbury allowed two safeties over six strikeouts for the win, while Larry Godsey took the loss after yielding 14 hits. Tom Janutolo went 2-for-2 and is batting .1000, with multiple teammates adding two hits.
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Richmond Virginians Rally Past Buffalo 3 2 in 14
In Buffalo the Richmond Virginians defeated the Bisons 3 to 2 in 14 innings to take two of three in the International League series. Freddy Hahn pitched well for Buffalo before Gordie Windhorn’s disputed ninth inning homer and relief help from Sonny Dixon and John James. Joe Caffie had four doubles for Buffalo.
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Ted Williams Leads Voting in All Star Balloting
New York June 8 Ted Williams leads all voters in the first returns for the American League All Star team with 15 255 votes. Mickey Mantle trails with 14 755 for the Yankees in center field while Stan Musial tops the National League with 12 485 votes.
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Philley Traded From White Sox to Tigers in Shakeup
Detroit trades Earl Torgeson to Chicago for Dave Philley in a deal announced June 14. Torgeson, 37, had appeared sparingly for Detroit this season with a .224 average in four plate appearances. Philley, 37, was a left handed hitter who had played 21 games for Chicago this season.
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Standings and schedule from national league and American league
National League standings show Milwaukee leading with 68 wins and Brooklyn at 62. Today's night games feature Cincinnati at New York Nuxhall and Milwaukee at Philadelphia with Cardwell. American League results include New York 4 Chicago 3 and Boston 9 Cleveland 2 with Detroit 2 Baltimore 6.
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Pirates Bat Cincinnati 3-2 Behind Friend’s Seven K's
The Pittsburgh Pirates toppled the Cincinnati Redlegs 3-2 as Bob Friend supported an 11 hit attack. Gene Baker delivered the go ahead run with a bases loaded sacrifice fly in the ninth, while Don Hoak connected for two homers for Cincinnati.
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Yanks Edge Chisox 4-3 In Wild Fist-Slinging Riot
Yankees rally to defeat Chicago White Sox 4-3 at Comiskey Park as brawls erupt in first inning. Ditmar wins first after a knockdown, multiple ejections including Pierce Stengel Lopez and Minoso among those involved. White Sox lead slips to four games.
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Wild Fight Erupts in Braves Dodgers Tilt
In Milwaukee’s 4-0 game lead over Brooklyn, Don Drysdale and Braves shortstop Johnny Logan exchanged punches near the mound. Logan suffered cuts, Drysdale welts, as teammates and umpires broke up the brawl with both players ejected.
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Surety declared inadequate in circuit court ruling
Surety for Pat Honaker was deemed not adequate in the case of Plat Top National Bank of Bluefield, executors of the estate of W H Wallingford versus Fred Gillespie. The circuit court ordered the defendant to obtain another surety on the bond. A divorce was granted in Ragan versus Ragan with custody of two children awarded to the plaintiff and alimony taxes set. Visitations and other orders followed in Runion versus Runion. Hubert Everson and Joan White were dismissed from the docket.
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Keener Raleigh 250 Likely Draws Strong Field
NASCAR President Bill France predicts a larger, keener field for the Raleigh Speedway Raleigh 250 on July 4 as Detroit factory teams withdraw leaving independents with non professional pit crews. Time trials July 3 precede a 1 p.m. start July 4 on a high banked short track.
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Belmont Stakes Preview and Local Sports Notes
Belmont Stakes day features Bold Ruler ready for a solid run per trainer Mr. Fitz while Johnny Nerud targets Gallant Man in a two horse preview. Howard Lee Rise, McComas star, dies in a Virginia quarry and is remembered for basketball, academics, and leadership at the Leaders high school. Benny, a Beaver native and Navy veteran, earned a four year Memphis State scholarship after a multi-sport high school career.
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Methodist Church Leads Lad To SMU
Paris Texas 9 when Prenk Johnson and his family visited the Methodist Church it steered the standout Texas high school football star toward Southern Methodist University Jackson later became a licensed Methodist minister and chose SMU while noting football was not his sole concern He weighed offers from schools including Oklahoma Notre Dame and Navy. Charley Jackson is a regular halfback on SMU’s varsity.
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Brecheen Wins 20 for Orioles in 1948 Cardinals Trade
Coach Harry Brecheen of the Baltimore Orioles pitched 20 wins after a 1948 season with the St. Louis Cardinals. The transition marks a notable move between the clubs as Brecheen secured a strong pitching season.
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Carp Derby Opens Bowhunting Season in West Virginia
The American Bowhunters Association of West Virginia and the Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce host the first annual Carp Derby on Saturday July 6 in Point Pleasant. Registration opens at 6 a.m. at Central Grade School. fees are 8 dollars for adults and 50 cents for juniors.
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