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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1957

Page

14

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.

Toots Mondt Bluefield Mountaineer Arce Freeman West Virginia Ag Chrris Alvarado Jan Madrid Mondt Salvador Martinez Billy Fox Ace Ace Alvarado Freeman Dutch Kolberg Madrid Lvarado United States 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.

Rish Electrontcs Willie Asbury Larry Godsey Tom Janutolo Jimmy Honaker Richard Duncan Flop Tibbs Jimmy Janutolo Dan Williams Junior Fowler Bill Sebold Asbury Kansas City Jack Urban City Athletics Ausle Senators Harry Athletics Washington Ed Urbance Yost Clint Courtney Jim Lemon Urban Andae Kansas City A Ebhos Zemail Pisoni Evers Runme Ramos Hyde Becquer Brerly Baerveret Tetelsmann So.ramos Byerly Ho—Ramos R-Eir—Ramos Powers Smith L—Ramos Paperelia Hurley Amont

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.

Buffalo Richmond Virginians Buffalo Bisons Freddy Hahn Gordie Windhorn Hahn Herd PHILS Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Cardinals Jack Sanford Phillies Joe Ry Replis Ree St. Louis Sanford Chicago Brooklyn Repulski Ed Bouchee Rip Willie Jones Bouchee Richie Ashburn Detroit John Tsitouris Briggs Stadium Detroit Tigers Baltimore Orioles Gers Orioles Charleston American Assn Tigers Ray Moore Charlie Maxwell Fiee al Kaline J. W. Porter Baltimore Abbos Gardner Bolling Bord Maxret Pierck Boone i bNieman Kaline c Pybum Porter Triandos Tuttle Durham Wiliams House Bridwerth Bericia Miranda Fortack Moore aTorgeson Zave Gromek cHae Ord Pueroik Zuverink

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.

New York Ted Williams Boston

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.

Detroit Detroit Tigers Earl Torgeson Chicago White Sox Dave Philley Torgeson Tigers Philadelphia Phillies Philley Te Sox

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.

St. Louis Frick League of Stars Tuesda Iy Rly Detroit New York Yankees Boston Chicago Cleveland Bertoia Milwaukee Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn New York Pittsburgh Nuxhall Miller Cardwell Louis Schmidten Newcombe Drott Kline G.B Detroit Ice A -Ea Baltimore Tanens City Washington Soma Detroi Kansas City

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.

Pirates Redlegs Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Bob Friend Cincinnati Redlegs Gene Baker Don Hoak Cincinnati Friend Baker Milwaukee Braves Brooklyn

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.

Yanks Edge Chisox Chicago Art Ditmar New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Yanks Sox Billy Pierce Doby Walt Dropo New York Billy Martin Enos Sir Yankee Whitey Ford John Stevens Dropo Slaughter Casey Stengel Yankees Minnie Minoso Slaugmer American League Will Harridge al Lopez Stengel

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.

Brooklyn Milwaukee Carl Sawatski Brookyn Johnny Leewan Don Drysdale Dodgers Drysdale Logan Eddie Matthews Braves Bruton Thomson Sawatski Rooklyn Joe Reichler Yii Dodger Johnny Logan Gil Hodges Billy Bruton Hal Jeffcoat Cincinnati Redlegs Hodges Johnny Riddle

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.

Pat Honaker Plat Top National Bank of Bluefield W. H. Wallingford Fred Gillespie E Ragan Mr. Ragan Mary Sadie Runion Avery Houston Runion Hubert Everson Sagen Joan White

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.

Raleigh Detroit Raleigh Speedway Nascar Bill France France

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.

Howard Lee McComas High School Saltville Howard McComas Arthur Rowland Mercer County Young Bise Mr. Fitz Bold Ruler Royear Nashua Jonnny Nerud Nerud Ralph Lowe Lowe Willie Shoemaker Benny Bramwell Beaver Memphis State Memphis Tennessee Basiball Concord College Uncle Sam Husky Navy Washington, D. C Sea Service Ralph Guglielmi Notre Dame Annapolis Ron Beagle George Welsh Ben

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.

Paris Tex Prenk Johnson Methodist Church Texas Southern Methodist University Jackson Asl University of Oklahoma SMU Notre Dame Navy Oklahoma Georgia Tech Tulane Charley Jackson

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.

Harry Brecheen Baltimore Orioles St. Louis Cardinals

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.

West Virginia Point Pleasant American Bowhunters Association of Viand Streets John Sayre Preseanc

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