Barefist Ten Round Jamboree At Local Auditorium
Fists to fly tonight in Bluefield Virginia as Wild Man Fargo faces Ace Pree in a ten round barefist bout on a wrestling program. Officials doubt legality but say no law prohibits it, while NWA notes no ban exists yet. Two more matches feature LaVerne Francis versus Jeanette Blair and a one fall 30 minute bout, followed by a square dance.
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Ace Preeman
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Jeannette Blair
Corrine Kelly
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Bud Kurtz
Beckley Lad Wins National Miles Marble Title
Beckley 12 year old Fred Brown defeated Dennis Kyle 12 of Richwood to win the national miles marble championship after a 21 game final. Brown rallied from 7-2 down to 10-10 and captured the last game in Asbury Park New Jersey. The victory earned him a Jamaica trip a bicycle and TV appearances.
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Fred Brown
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Dennis Kyle
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Albert Wade
Greensboro
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Lynette Watme
Philadelphia
Dick Kickman
Huntington
Jamaica
Althea Gibson Wins In London Net Tourney
Althea Gibson of New York and Britain's Angelo Buxton upset Wimbledon champions Ortimer and Shilcock to reach the doubles final at the London Lawn Tennis Championship. The match ended 4 6, 6 2, 6 0 in Gibson and Buxton's favor.
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London
New York
Britain
Angelo Buxton
Angelo Ortimer
Ann Shilcock
Calhoun Stops Vaughn In Eighth Round At MSG
Rory Calhoun, 21 year old from White Plains New York, remained unbeaten at 22 straight wins by stopping Willie Vaughn of Los Angeles in the eighth round at Madison Square Garden. Calhoun weighed 160 pounds to Vaughn's 138, and after a second round knockdown, the challenger was knocked down twice more in the eighth before the referee stopped the bout.
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Rory Calhoun
White Plains
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Willie Vaughn
Los Angeles
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English Channel Swim Set for August 12th
The English Channel crossing from France to England is scheduled for August 12. Sponsors expect 24 swimmers from 20 countries competing for prize money with $1,400 and a trophy to the first man and woman ashore. Abou Heif, winner of the 1955 English twin, has entered again.
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English Channel
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Abou Heif
Hogan And Snead Prep For Canadian Cup Tourney
Ben Hogan and Sam Snead arrive for the Canada Cup in Wentworth England as 58 golfers from 27 nations begin a 72 hole two man team event. Hogan 67 and Snead 44 lead a strong U S challenge with Peter Thomson among early contenders. Spectators around 15 000 expected to watch the opening day.
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England
Ben Hogan
Texas
Hogan
Sam Snead
United States
Ed Purgol
Chick Harbert
Snead
Sam
Peter Thomson
Land
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Ken Bousfield
Carnoustie
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Wdle
Os Taeaaae
Braves extend streak as Crone beats Giants 3-1 in New York
Milwaukee Braves top Giants 3-1 extending their lead after Ray Crone earned his seventh win. Haney, new manager, has sparked the surge with six wins in a row, the NL's longest streak this season. Crone allowed seven hits with key innings featuring Bruton homer and Mays scoring threats.
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Ray Crone
New York Giants
Milwaukee Braves
Fred Haney
Haney
Charlie Grimm
Braves
Bill Casper Leads Philadelphia Open After 36 Holes
Bill Casper of Chula Vista California vaulted into the halfway lead in the Philadelphia Daily News Open golf tournament with a 36-hole score of 133 aided by an eagle two. He followed a first round 66 with a one under 67 to hold a two stroke edge over rivals Dick ae Petersburg Micopac N Helscher Apple Valley Mayer Hebert and others in Philadelphia.
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Chula Vista
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Petersburg
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Apple Valley
Mayer
Fetchick
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Sanford
Gay Brewer Jr
Cincinnati
al Besselink
Grossingers
N.Y
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Ford
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Art Wall Jr
Pocono Oo Pa
Youngsters and Veterans Reach Mid Atlantic Golf Quarterfinals
In Richmond on June 22 four youngsters and as many veterans advanced to the quarterfinals of the Middle Atlantic Amateur. Ken Scales of Baltimore and Harry Easterly Jr. of Richmond were eliminated, Scales losing 2 up to Jack Harris of Richmond and Easterly 1 up on the 19th to Bill Tomlinson Jr. of Richmond. Surviving youngsters include Anthony Cullinane of Bethesda, Wayne Jackson of Hampton, Carl Lohren of Silver Spring, and Stuart Wallace of the host area.
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Ken Scales
Baltimore
Harry Easterly Jr
Scales
Jack Harris
Easterly
Bill Tomlinson Jr
Anthony
Perky) Cullinane
Bethesda
Wayne Jackson
Hampton, Va
Carl Lohren
Silver Bags Md
Stuart Wallace
Local Golfers Meet Beckley Team Sunday
Bluefield Country Club golfers will face Beckley team in a Sunday match at Black Knight Country Club. Players must sign up at Rocky's if Shopy. Deadline for the Governor's Cup second round is Sunday June 24.
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Black Knight Country Club
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Gardner, once top amateur golfer and pole vault pioneer, dies
Chicago June 22 Robert A Gardner known as Bob Gardner aged 66 dies after cerebral Somerenee at Lake Forest Hospital Services set for tomorrow Gardner was the youngest National Amateur champion winning in 1909 at 19 and again in 1915 He also starred as Yale track captain in 1912 and vaulted 13 feet setting a record before serving as a field artillery lieutenant in World War II and returning to golf and squash afterward
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Robert A
Bob) Gardner
Gardner
Lake Forest Hospital
Yale
France
Pirates Buy Spook Jacobs From Jets
The Columbus Jets announced they sold City Athletics to the Pittsburgh Pirates and transfer Spook Jacobs who hit .347 will report to Pittsburgh tomorrow. The Jets will receive a replacement from Pittsburgh, but the player’s name was not announced.
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Ohio
Columbus Jets
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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Pittsburgh
Jets
Mantle Tops All Stars in AL Ballot Vote
Vic Wertz leads American League first base polling over Mickey Vernon as voting for the July 10 All Star Game in Washington continues. Mantle remains the AL center fielder frontrunner with Berra and Kaline among the top vote-getters. NL leaders include Dale Long Schoendienst Banks and Banks.
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Vic Wertz
Cleveland
Mickey Vernon
Boston
Washington
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Vernon
Mickey Mantle
New York Yankees
Yogi Berra
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Detroit Seers
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Igh
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Nelson Fox
Chicago
George Kell
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Detroit
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Pittsburgh
Red Schoendienst
Ken Boyer
St. Louis
Ernie Banks
Rip Rki
Duke Snider
Brooklyn
Stan Musial
Roy Campanella
Brook
Modern Athletes Bigger Stronger in Baseball
New York reports show a shift toward taller heavier players in baseball. Data contrasts 1919 rosters with current rosters, noting fewer under 160 pounds and more six footers. It argues power hitters favor size while some smaller stars remain notable for timing and skill.
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Cou
Coves
Yogi Pore
Mickey Mantle
Aner
Lloyd Paul
Mel Ott
Best Fishing Prospects In Eastern Panhandle
The Conservation Department reports the Eastern Panhandle offers the best weekend fishing prospects with streams generally normal and clear, except Pendleton with low clear slightly colored waters. Overall heavy rain has dimmed fishing chances statewide though Monongalia Preston Randolph and Webster counties may yield fair catches. Bluestone Reservoir shows milky water.
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Panhandle
Conservation Department
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Monongalia
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Purses Increase at Wheeling Downs Track
Wheeling officials announce purses totaling 455000 for a 55 day race meeting opening July 14. Racing Secretary Harry R. Bell says purses may rise if wagering warrants. more than 700 stall applications have been received. The Downs plant opens to horsemen on July 5.
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Wheeling Downs
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Harry R. Bell
Downs
John Edelman Granted Unconditional Release by Braves
Milwaukee reports righthander John Edelman, 21, was given an unconditional release after the club sought waivers. Edelman joined the Braves as a bonus player in 1955, appearing in five games for six innings with no decisions in 1955 and had no appearances this season.
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John Edelman
Milwaukee Braves
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Seraae
Braves
Standing Of The Clubs Wane League On Lost Pet
Baseball standings show Milwaukee and New York leading divisions with multiple teams and partial win percentages. Today’s schedule lists Milwaukee at New York Spahn against Antonelli, and Chicago at Pittsburgh with Rush facing Priend.
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Esposito's 12th-inning hit wins for White Sox over Yankees
Chicago rookie Sammy Esposito delivered a bases loaded single in the 12th after an 11th-inning two-run double as the White Sox beat the New York Yankees 5-4. The win snapped New York's seven-game streak and trimmed the Yankees' lead to four games.
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Charleston Denver Game Postponed by Wet Grounds
Wet fields forced the postponement of Charleston against Denver in the opener of a three game series. General manager Hillman Lyons said the game would be made up Sunday as a doubleheader starting at 1 30 p.m. The next night’s single game remains at 8 p.m.
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Hillman Lyons
Tomorerow
Ralph Houk
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Senators
High School Golf Team in Chula Vista Stays Unbeaten
Vane Olinger, coach of Chula Vista High School, says his golf team needs no coaching as five players are over 70 and the sixth is shooting mediocre scores. The squad remains unbeaten in the season amid surprising veteran-level play.
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Vane Olinger
Chula Vista High School
Jolly Cuban Thrower Unveils Hidden Ball Pitch
Fernando Rodriguez, a jovial Cuban pitcher for Dallas, dominates the Texas League with a hidden ball delivery. He boasts a 0.68 ERA through 21 2 3 relief innings and has started four games, posting strong results. Rodriguez credits reduced hip pocket release and improved conditioning, eyeing a potential major league chance with the New York Giants.
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Eddie Stanky
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John
Red) Davis
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