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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1956
Page
8
The Milwaukee Braves clinched third in the National League with a 5-3 victory over the Pirates. Ace Freeman and Fargo are set for a ten round bare knuckle bout at Bluefield Auditorium after a recent on ring melee involving the Freemans.
Mountaineer, West Virginia’s 240 pound wrestling champion, wired Matchmaker Toots Mondt to meet the Fargo or Freeman winner in a state title bout next week or anytime. He stated he would fight bare fists or with gloves and dares any retaliation. He favors Ace if he wins and expects a fine, clean match.
A tense feud escalates into a planned ten round bare knuckle bout between Fargo and Freeman High with gloves off. Spectators anticipate brutal fighting, possible bloodshed, and additional undercard bouts as law questions linger over bare fist combat.
Louisville report says King K Way land a famed shooter arrives with confidence. He jokes about not needing practice against Indiana and aims high, suggesting 25 points per game or more.
The girls division shows Ray Stanley in front with 21 wins and four losses as the marble tournament enters the third round. Semifinals are Thursday and the finals Friday, with William at the gape and Foya noted in coverage.
The American Legion Pony nine defeated the Elks 21 to 3 at Memorial Park while the Midgets won 7 to 3. G led the victors with a bases loaded homer in the first inning.
A dramatic scene unfolds as Ben Hogan battles through the National Open tourney. The article notes Hogan’s solitary stance and tense moments on the 17th green, where a muscle spasm disrupts his concentration and jeopardizes a potential tie while the crowd watches in tense anticipation.
The Phillies defeated the Reds 4-2 as Cincinnati suffered a fourth straight loss dropping from second to fourth. Lew Burdette earned his sixth win over Pirates with seven hits allowed before a shaky ninth inning. Bob Friend took the loss after seven innings as Pittsburgh’s offense collected four runs on five hits. The Reds’ defense misfired late while May’s sprinted three bases on a popup, a rare bright spot in a largely quiet day.
Lew Head and Brough Head top seeded in Wimbledon singles as Head seeks major titles after Davis Cup run. Miss Brough defends women's title with Gibson fourth behind Fieitz and Ortimer amid a crowded field.
Brooklyn hosts saw Little Murty Dickson blank the Dodgers in the Cardinals 1st win of the season. The veteran righthander, who turns 40, walked three and struck out seven while allowing only one Brooklyn runner. Catalin Pee Wee led with multiple singles.
Wilie Mays chances to start in the July 10 All Star tilt in Washington appear slim as stars like Musial Snider Post Bell Ashburn and Thomas crowd his spot. Mantle Berra Kuenn Kaline also expected to be picked. Hogan and Snead head to England for the two man teams event.
New York reports William T. Tilden heads the all time American first 2 aS Lawn Tennis Assn offici ratings as part of the USLTA diamond jubilee program. Don Budge and Jack Kramer also receive honors while Bobby Riggs and Larned are noted as seven time US title holders.
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