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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1954

Page

8

Redlegs overpower Dodgers 13-1 behind Podbielan’s two-hitter

Cincinnati's Bud Podbielan twirled a two hit game as the Reds pounded out 17 hits and two Jim Greengrass homers to crush the Brooklyn Dodgers 13-1. Greengrass Post and Seminick led the attack while Cincinnati extended its win streak to five and halted Brooklyn’s four game run.

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Streak Extends as Dodgers Fall 13 1 to Reds in Afternoon

Irvin relieved after Hoot Evers pinch hit homer but struck out on three pitches. Line scores show Milwaukee and New York scuffling with Cincinnati’s 13 run outburst, and players such as Evers, Bruton, Mays, and Westrum among those listed in the chaotic box.

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Piedmont Leaguer Pitches No-Hitter in York Split

Gene Weglarz, 19, left handed from Chicago, pitched the Piedmont League's first no-hitter of the season as York defeated Hagerstown 1-0 in the first game of a twin bill. Weglarz walked four, struck out four, and earned his fifth win of the campaign with two losses.

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Senators Drop Another 3-2 To Indians In Indy

The Charleston Senators lost 3-2 to the Indianapolis Indians in Indianapolis, ending a seven game winning streak for the Indians. Bill Pope and Johnny Kroft provided late life for Charleston as IndianaPolis pitcher Bill Killinger faltered in the ninth. A crowd of 9,075 attended, the season’s largest here, with Pope and Hurd scoring for Charleston while Hairston and Pesemeyer contributed for Indianapolis.

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Youth Wins Payton Memorial Golf Meet Third Time

Nineteen year old Wayne Jackson of Hampton won the Payton Memorial Golf Tournament at Cavalier in Virginia Beach for the third consecutive year. He finished the 54 hole event with 213, after rounds of 74 and 71, and a 68 final round with three birdies on the front nine. Jesse Harris, 18, of Portsmouth captured runner up honors after a sudden death playoff with Lee Brown, while Jordan Ball, Bill Reed, Craig Slingluff, Stewart Wallace and Bill Wood followed. Brown posted 66 in the final round to surge. Harris had led after two rounds but carded a triple bogey on the 11th and double bogeys on 12 and 3 in the playoff. Harris won the Virginia State High School title last month. Brown posted the best round of 66, aided by an eagle on the 14th.

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Paraplegic Veteran Acquitted in Neighbor Killing

A 40-year-old World War I paraplegic, Allen Thomas Heppert, was acquitted by a Henrico County Circuit Court jury of murder in the Feb 10 shooting death of Mark A. Cary Jr. The 12 jurors deliberated two hours, Heppert wept as the verdict was read, and his attorney Bremner argued the veteran was under stress and mentally disturbed at the time.

Richmond Henrico County Allen Thomas Heppert Mark A. Cary Jr Leith Bremner Heppert

Virginia Man Elected President of NAP Virginia Man Elected President of NAP

Clyde E. Collins of Christiansburg was elected president of the Virginia Chapter of the National Association of Postmasters at the close of the annual convention in Natural Bridge. He succeeds Albert C. Thompson of Fort Monroe. New officers include Alan G. Rosencrans, A D Gerberich, Louise Harwood, Blanche F P Cheeley, Fox Drinkard, and W Pred Cox with two new chapter directors named W L Skinnell and W C Nelson. Staunton to host next year’s convention. A resolution endorsed the postal rate increase and classification bill pending in Congress.

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Two Raleigh Soldiers Nabbed On Theft Count

In Charleston on June 22 two Raleigh County soldiers from Fort Knox Kentucky were arrested at night on auto theft charges. Lawrence T. Johns 18 of Crab Orchard and Willard M. Bryant 20 of Beckiey were identified by South Charleston police with no other details available.

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Detroit Beats Yankees 4-1 as Gromek Tops Turley

Detroit wins 4-1 behind Steve Gromek despite a brief Yankee rally. The Tigers scored twice in the third and seventh to back Gromek’s ninth victory while New York’s Bob Wiesler took the loss. Cleveland, Philadelphia and Boston games noted in standings context.

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Welch Miners End Losing Streak With Wytheville Victory

Welch Miners break six game skid by scoring two in the third and edging Wytheville 2-1 in a late rally. Redmond and Traill delivered the go ahead run in the bottom of the final frame as Vance earned the win.

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Satterfield Knocks Out Williams in Third Round

In Miami Beach on June 22 Bob Satterfield of Chicago stopped Cleveland Williams of Tampa at 1 03 of the third round in a 10 rounder at the Auditorium. Satterfield used a brutal assault delivering a final left hook to end the bout as Williams was revived after a near knockout.

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Blue Grays Rally To Beat Pulaski 9 5 In AP League Game

Bluefield's Blue Grays gained a two game lead in the Appalachian League by out homering Pulaski and defeating the Phillies 9 5. Cliff Allman earned his fifth win as Ed Bryan belted two homers. Five home runs were hit in the contest.

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Hunsinger takes loss as Bluefield tops Pulaski in slugfest

Bluefield defeated Pulaski 9 to 5 with Cliff Allman earning the win and Don Gustaf Pharr delivering a key homer. Bryan and Mahoney hit two homers for Pulaski, while Gustaf and Pharr each drove in runs for Bluefield. Hunsinger allowed 12 hits in 7 2 3 innings before Kucharski went 1 1 3.

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Italian Men Wear Bracelets in Milan and Naples

In Milan and Naples Italian men favor identification bracelets with charms including cattle horns in Naples. Italians remark on American and British tourists dressing in baggy shorts while Italians caution on creasing clothes. The White House wedding note recalls the Madison era with Miss Todd marrying Rep. John G. Jackson of Virginia.

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Standings And Results From National and American Leagues

Standings show New York leading the National League with 41 wins and 22 losses, followed by Brooklyn and Milwaukee. Yesterday Cincinnati defeated Brooklyn 13 to 1, while New York beat Milwaukee 3 to 2. In the American League Cleveland holds 41 wins and 19 losses. New York 40-25. Detroit 28-32. Recent results include Chicago 7 Baltimore 1 and Philadelphia 4 Chicago 1. Today's schedule lists several doubleheaders and pitchers for key matchups.

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