Pulaski seeks poll to join Appalachian League
Pulaski Virginia, home of the old Appy League club, asks the five member clubs for admittance into the new six team Appalachian League. Cubs will operate the Virginia franchise with Bluefield Wytheville Johnson City Salem and Kingsport. Six clubs likely. season to start with daily games and no open dates. Blue Grays open at Wytheville after delays.
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Hoad Favored In Wimbledon Play
London June 18 All England Tennis Club seeds Italia's Low Hoad No 1 in men's singles for Wimbledon June 24 July 6. Althea Gibson tops women's seedings with odds on favor to be first two time winner since Budge. Ashley Cooper and Hamilton Richardson follow in men's rankings with notable internationals also listed.
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Baltimore Downs Chicago in 2-1 Victory
Baltimore Orioles edged Chicago with a 2-1 win as Shantz limited Tigers by pitching and late walks. Pierce struggled, walking in a run, while Abinnee and Gawe contributed in the rough scoring sequence.
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Pierce suffers another defeat as Orioles edge past in 7th
A late rally hands Baltimore a 2 1 win over Chicago as Pierce exits with 14 losses on the season. Zuverink earns his seventh win, while Doby, Minoso, and Gardner contribute for Chicago. Shantz stars for the Yankees in a 2 1 Detroit win.
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Freeman Ready for Title Bout With Alvarado at Bluefield
Freeman seeks a southeastern title rematch against Chris Alvarado known as the Mad Mexican at Bluefield Auditorium Morrow night. The NWA sanctioned the bout after contract signings by Ace Freeman and matchmaker Toots Mondt. Freeman vows to win and even quit wrestling if unsuccessful, while Alvarado and his team denounce the challenger as the Americans prepare for a quick, decisive victory. The event also features two more bouts and a postmatch square dance by Bud Kurtz and his Buddies.
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Washington Redskin Official Outspoken On Baseball Hearing
Washington official Leo DeOrsey says he will speak candidly to Congress about what is wrong with baseball even if it annoys league leaders. He urges creation of a single major league, farm system overhaul, and changes to the reserve rule. The House Antitrust subcommittee will hear from commissioners and league presidents, with Ford Frick testifying later.
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Large Crowds Attend Ascot Race in 1957 Fashion Parade
London observers note one hundred thousand spectators at Ascot as much of the day centers on dress and social display. The Ascot Stakes goes to Bonhomie, a 25-1 long shot, while attendees favor ornate hats, grey coats and elaborate gowns in a festive, affluent mood.
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Figures Show Open Drew Largest Gate
Preliminary estimates from Inverness show the National Open Golf Tournament drew 44 800 attendees over Thursday to Sunday beating the prior three day record of 39 542 set in 194? at Sea N J and gate receipts reached about 184 000 surpassing the former high of 171 000.
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Prexy Warns Yankees Over Fines After Chicago Melee
AL president Wil Harridge said he reminded the Yankees of a rule barring club reimbursement of league fines. He denied threatening a $5000 penalty for paying fines on Enos Slaughter Billy Martin Art Ditmar and others after last week’s Comiskey Park brawl. Two White Sox players also fined as the incident was blamed on both sides.
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Richmond Tramples Buffalo Tossers 7-4 in Five-Run Burst
Richmond surged past Buffalo 7-4 aided by a five and a half inning scoring burst and a late two run push. Lefthander Fred Hahn pitched five innings before fatigue and Ray Herbert finished. Key plays included Schell advancing, Kline driving in runs, and Graber’s hit driving in two for Buffalo in the fourth.
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Heat Stops State Golfer In Bid For World Record
Berlin June 18 Heat forced Kerr a 41 year old quartermaster officer to abandon his attempt to set a world endurance golf record on the Wannsee course. Capt Bert L Scoggin of Pomeroy Wash joined Kerr at daybreak expecting 206 holes but the record is 256 set in Australia in 1938. Kerr quit after the 12th round saying he was exhausted by the heat and sun.
Favorites Advance In State Net Play
Top seed Jim Pearson eased to the semifinals by defeating Huntington’s John Ley 6 1 6 1. Allen Wein, Fred Kellmeyer of Charleston and Myron Gessmer of Wheeling also moved toward Friday’s semifinals with wins. Wein beat Stefan Young 6 4 6 4, Kellmeyer defeated Huntington’s Bill Gaye, and Gessner toppled Willie Huntington. In the junior girls, Carolyn of Huntington beat Roller Robinson 6 2 6 4 to reach the semis, with Loretta Bays Beckley No 2 seed, Nancy Thorne Parkersburg and Mimi Knight Charleston joining tomorrow’s round.
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Mel Parnell Announces Retirement From Baseball
Boston June 18 35 year old pitcher Mel Parnell announced he will quit baseball after a brief extension on the disabled list. He said a doctor in New Orleans told him not to throw again this year. Parnell cited ongoing ailments since the season’s start.
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Barker Tops Field In National Marbles Tournament
Michael Barker of Cleveland Ohio surged to first in the 33rd National Marbles Tournament in Asbury Park New Jersey on June 18. Barker won 27 of 30 games for a 900 average while Dennis Kyle of Richwood West Virginia remained runner-up with 264 after a four game day. Stanley Herold Summersville West Virginia is close third with 12 of 15 games today and a 255 overall average .833.
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Standings Of The Clubs In The American and National Leagues
The American League standings show Chicago leading with 36 wins and New York 34. Detroit 33 and Cleveland 31 trail, with Boston and Baltimore in mid positions. In the National League, Milwaukee leads with 31 wins, St Louis 32, and New York 23 as Brooklyn and Philadelphia follow, while Pittsburgh and Cincinnati lag. Yesterday’s results include Mets teams and others, with upcoming games and probable pitchers listed for today.
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Charleston Falls 8-7 in Extra to St. Paul
In St Paul Minnesota June 168 Outfielder John Glenn delivered a high production double in the 10th to push St Paul past Charleston 8-7. The Saints rallied for four runs in the ninth to force overtime while Charleston had earlier hit a round tripper by Don Demeter to lead.
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Triangle Sportsmen Club Meets Tonight
The True Sportsmen Club holds its regular monthly meeting at 6 30 PM at the Pinnacle restaurant. After dinner two films, Lake Of The Woods and Fishing Tennessee Lakes, will be shown. All sportsmen are invited.
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Joey Brown Praises Six-Ounce Gloves For Title Fight
Light weight champion Joe Brown welcomed the Denver rule requiring six ounce gloves for his defense against Cuba's Orlando Zulueta. The bout at the Denver Coliseum airs 9 p.m. EST with ABC televising and radio coverage. Brown predicts a knockout within six rounds citing stronger punching power with lighter gloves.
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Amateur Track Union To Drop Meet Plans
The AAU chief Dan Ferris said the U S Russia dispute over funding visiting teams and immigration entry rules led to cancellation of the home and home series. Moscow would host July 12 14 with the U S planning a 70 man squad. Details reflect post Melbourne Olympic discussions.
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Kramer Signs with Green Bay Packers
Ron Kramer joins the Green Bay Packers after a three week international auction process. He signs a one year contract reportedly worth 15000 dollars, the highest price ever paid to a National Football League rookie. Head coach Lyle Blackbourn persuaded Kramer to join Green Bay.
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Braves' Haney Goes to Hospital for Checkup
MILWAUKEE June 18 Fred Haney manager of the Milwaukee Braves was admitted to Milwaukee hospital today for study and treatment of a stomach upset. He was not feeling well last night and was examined by Dr. Irwin Schultz.
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West End and Moose Win In City Junior League Play
West End and Moose both won in city junior league action at Pairview last night. Ian Campbell led the Bluewell losers with 17 points as the Moose defeated Bluewell 20 to 10 in a delayed start due to rain.
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Rish Softball Nine Edges N and W Club 3 2
Rish edged N and W Club 3 2 at city park forging a two run first inning and rallying to victory. Ray Forbes pitched a complete game with 11 strikeouts to earn the win, while Bob Leftwich took the loss. Honaker Duncan Janutolo and Fowler collected the four Rish hits.
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