Cards Beat Bums To Stay On Top In Tight Standings
New York Yankees split a doubleheader with Chicago. Donovan pitched eight strong innings for the Yankees in game two before a seventh inning error let Chicago close the gap. Shantz led New York in game one with 16 hits as they stayed atop the American League. Cleveland swept two from Washington, while Boston and Detroit split, keeping the tight race with New York and Chicago.
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Leavitt Might Lead Wheeling Downs Track
Robert G. Leavitt, once a mutuel worker at Wheeling Downs, could become manager if Judge Watkins approves Hazel Park Assn of Detroit bid of 1,780,000. Upset bids of at least 1,918,000 may follow at the next hearing, with aims for July 10 summer meet if licensed.
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Bluefield Blue Grays Rally In Rain Shortened Tilt
The Bluefield Blue Grays erased a 5 0 Wytheville lead to take a 6 5 advantage before rain halted play in the third inning at Bowen Field. Juan Rodriguez started for Wytheville as errors aided the rally and the teams plan a return meeting next Wednesday at 7 45 p m at Bowen Field.
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Jaguars Sweep To Win At Le Mans Race
In La Mans France on June 23 British Jaguars achieved a record breaking one two three four sweep of the Le Mans 24 hour endurance race. Ivor Bueb and Ron Flockhart led a dark green Scots team Jaguar to win with an unofficial average speed of 144 miles per hour.
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Turner Wins National Convertible Race in Concord
Curtis Turner of Roanoke Virginia won the NAS CAR national convertible race at Concord Speedway beating Bob Welborn of Greensboro. The 100 mile event drew 5700 spectators with Turner posting 1 hour 40 minutes 12 seconds at an average 59.8 mph earning 800 dollars of a 4600 dollar purse. Seventeen of 23 starters finished as four cautions slowed the race and Cannonball Brown escaped a rollover with no injuries.
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Kenny Harless Defends Gazette City Golf Title
Kenny Harless defended the Gazette City-Wide Golf title at Meadowbrook Recreation Club on June 23, defeating Roy Blizzard. Harless, 27, carded four birdies in the final seven holes of the 36-hole final to clinch the championship. Blizzard claimed his first of three City-Wide titles earlier in his career.
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Standings and Results in Major Leagues This Day
American League standings show New York leading with 39 wins and 3 losses. Chicago and Cleveland hold strong records, while Baltimore and Kansas City trail. Yesterday Baltimore beat Detroit 5 4 and New York defeated Chicago 9 3. National League standings top St Louis Milwaukee and Philadelphia. Yesterday Philadelphia edged Milwaukee, Brooklyn lost to St Louis.
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Phils Fall Short as Cincinnati Wins Doubleheader
In St Louis on June 23 Larry Jackson and Hoyt Wilhelm shut down Pittsburgh with five hits as Cincinnati swept two from the Pirates 5-3 and 5-2. George Crowe homered twice in the nightcap, while Tom Acker and Raul Sanchez worked in relief to seal the second win for the Redlegs.
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Watrous Excels in Senior PGA Golden Years Golf
Whitney Martin writes from New York about Al Watrous top US senior golfer at Oakland Hills and his potential in the British Open. He notes aging impact on power but says technique and body use keep him competitive. Watrous dominated the Dunedin Senior PGA event with strong scores and a playoff win.
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South Americans Get Big Chance In Wimbledon Openers
Wimbledon opens with two major tests as unseeded South Americans face seeded stars. Hamilton Richardson of Baton Rouge meets Luis Ayala, and Alejandro Olmedo of Peru faces Mervyn Rose. A Rose upset could shake the world’s premier tennis tournament.
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Alex) Olmedo
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Cornell Rowing Heads to Henley to Face Yale Duel
Cornell's Intercollegiate champions set their sights on the grand challenge cup at Henley and renew the rivalry with Yale on the Thames. The Big Red, eager to avenge recent losses, seeks a decisive win as it travels from Syracuse to England.
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Flint Open: Paul Harney Clinches 275 Victory
Paul Harney, 27, former college golfer from Boston, wins the Flint Open with 275 total in a $37,000 event. Defending champ Don Finsterwald birdied final hole but Harney finishes four under par to win by three strokes. Bert Weaver, Hawkins, and others trail in a tumultuous final round.
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Bluefield Nine Clubs Extend Win Streak Over Tazewell 7 1
Bluefield Va Bluefield Nine Clubs topped visiting Tazewell 7 1 for their seventh straight win. Pitcher Joe Pendleton tossed a one hitter and slugged a homer with two hits to pace the Bluefield offense. Richard Kinser hit a homer, and Keith Waterhouse Jim Mitchell Jim Scott and Mervin Anderson added doubles as Tazewell scratched out a single and two errors. Bluefield leads the West Virginia Virginia league and travels to Ashland next Sunday.
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Judges Named For City Soap Box Derby Race
Judges for the July 4 Soap Box Derby at Bland are West T Courtney Tanner and Fred McCoy. A ceremonial banquet will follow at Bluefield Auditorium for all participants. Racers will be stored at the National Guard Armory for inspections before the event.
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Hamia and Bassey To Vie For World Feather Title In Paris
Cherif Hamia of France and Hogan Bassey of Nigeria meet for the world featherweight championship in a 15 round title bout Monday in Paris. Hamia earned a bye into the final after Saddler’s retirement. Bassey arrived by defeating Miguel Berrios in Washington.
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Wayne Jackson Skips Virginia State Am Golf Defense
Wayne Jackson of Hampton will not defend his Virginia state amateur golf title in the Hot Springs tournament June 30 to July 4. Stationed at Fort Gordon in Georgia, he cannot get away to compete, making it the first undefended state crown in 10 years. Ed Gravely was the last champion to miss defense in 1947 after winning in 1946.
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Country Club To Host Jaycee Junior Golf Tourney
The Greater Bluefield Jaycees announce the annual junior golf tournament at Bluefield Country Club on July 6. Open to players under 18, with 18 holes of medal play starting at 10 a.m. Entry forms available at Bluefield, Mercer, and Willowood country clubs.
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