Bluefield to face Ashland in Saturday night boxing card
Ashland Kentucky fighters travel to Ram sey auditorium to clash with Bluefield led by King Ernie Perkins on Saturday night. Matchmaker Ralph Griffith promises the strongest Bluefield lineup yet with Tony Rencic set to fight and plans for two more middleweights including Howard Austin and Ray Ramos. Tickets go on sale Monday at Buckleys Angrists and the Tavern alleys.
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Legion Juniors Postpone Williamson Trip
The Bluefield American Legion junior baseball team will not play in Williamson this afternoon as scheduled. Manager Ralph Griffith said the trip into Mingo County has been postponed until further notice.
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Life and the Breaks in the Press Box
The piece reflects on chance and opportunity in life and sports. It notes that success hinges on getting breaks while admiring those who rise or fall in the scramble. It warns against self deception as one gauges personal performance versus luck in achievement.
Local Funeral Sparks Quip On Weather Amid Graveling Tales
An obituary in Giles County evokes a disliked woman whose harsh temper drew neighbors and family into a stormy portrayal. A church service, sultry day, and sudden thunderstorm frame a grim joke as the crowd recalls a stormy life.
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One youngster at tryout camp answers with humor
At a major league club's tryout, a kid asked his position replies I play F meaning first base, explains F as the initial sack in a playful miscommunication. Political circles are likened to rounds of speeches by Perfessor Vandy Van Dyke.
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Quick Wits and Witty Lines in a Local Humorous Roundup
A collection of light jokes and quips about marriage listening in bars and lawyers quote lines. The piece includes a puzzled brain teaser about months with twenty eight days and a note on paying money to the wrong recipient. It reflects a small town humor tone with names like Foggy Bert and Groggy Bert.
Famous Last Words About Nature’s Age
A reflection on why nature is personified as she, noting that aging remains unknowable. The remark links reverence for natural time with the mystery of Earth's oldest age.
Gray Beats Red Sox 2-1 to Help Tigers Extend lead
Detroit's Ted Gray allowed eight hits and earned his seventh win as the Tigers edged Boston 2-1. Kell drove in the winning run with a fifth inning double while Doerr threatened in the ninth before Gray secured the victory. Boston drops to five straight losses to Detroit.
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Dodgers Power Past Cardinals 10-2 Behind Newcombe
Brooklyn pitcher Don Newcombe stifled St Louis with eight strikeouts and seven wins this season as the Dodgers beat the Red Birds 10-2. Jim Russell Roy Campanella and Duke Snider hit homers and Brooklyn piled up 14 hits against Howie Pollet and teammates. Cardinal runs came on Red Schoendienst and Eddie Kazak homers.
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Browns top Yankees 7 3 as Lenhardt drives in four
Stubby Overmire earned his second win of the season for St. Louis in a 7 3 victory over New York. Lenhardt powered the Browns with a homer a double and four RBIs while Overmire rode a five hit shutout into the ninth before surrendering three runs. Duane Pillette finished the game.
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Cubs Rally Past Giants 9-7 In Nine Inning Win
The Chicago Cubs defeated the New York Giants 9-7 in New York. Chicago built a five run first inning off Jack Kramer with an error two walks two singles and a double and then withstood two late inning threats to preserve the victory.
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Washington Sweeps All Regatta Races at Marietta
The Washington Huskies dominated the Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta at Marietta Ohio winning the varsity two mile race and sweeping all events for the fourth time. Coach Al Ulbrickson achieved his fourth sweep with son Alvin Jr rowing in number six. Navy placed second in the freshman race and Navy finished last in the varsity with St. Lawrence breaking an oar. The Ohio course was shortened to two miles due to debris and a cloudburst. Washington led the varsity through the half and mile marks before pulling away to win by two lengths over California.
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GAMES TODAY Bristol at Rhid Elizabethton Pulaski
High school basketball action listed includes Bristol versusRhode Island? at Rhid, Elizabethton vs Pulaski, New River at Johnson City, Welch at Kingsport with several teams hosting tonight.
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Today's Games Feature St. Louis and Chicago Matchups
St. Louis visits Brooklyn-Staley while Bankhead hosts. Chicago faces New York with Vander Meer and Voiselle opposing Jansen and Koslo. Pittsburgh plays Boston with Chambers and Papish against Donovan and Bickford. Cincinnati visits Philadelphia with Fox and Wehmeier against Simmons and Miller.
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Baseball scores and pitching matchups from yesterday
In the American League last night Detroit defeated Boston 2 to 1 while St Louis beat New York 7 to 3 and Cleveland topped Philadelphia 8 to 7. Washington won 6 to 3 over Chicago. New York faced St Louis in a doubleheader with Byrne Reynolds opposing Fannin Wight and Cain. Boston visited Detroit with Stobbs against Houtman and Philadelphia at Cleveland featured Fowler Brissie against Garcia Feller.
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U S Girls Win Tennis Cup Again
The United States women's team defended the Wightman Cup at Wimbledon by winning all seven matches. Key players Margaret Osborne DuPont Louise Brough Doris Hart and Pat Todd dominated British efforts on No 1 court as Britain won only one of 15 sets.
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