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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1958

Page

13

Championship Wrestling Prepares For Bluefield Auditorium Show

A mixed tag team match and the Southeastern Heavyweight Championship will headline a Bluefield Auditorium card. Al The Hated Spider Galiente defends against Chuck Mr America Gorman with Mountaineer and Joann Mullenniex facing Mouthy Jan Madrid and Bikini Betty Hawkins. Referee Billy Fox will oversee the main events and a postmatch dance by The Swing Kings follows until 2 a.m.

Bluefield Auditorium Spider Galiento Chuck Mr. America Mountaineer Joann- Mullenniex Mouthy Jan Madrid Bikini Betty Hawkins West Virginia Billy Superman) Fox Smitty Smith Cecil Surrat

Wimbledon Weather Halts MacKay Mark in Rain

Rain and wind halted the Wimbledon match between Barry MacKay and Bob Mark in the noon round. MacKay, 22, trailing 6-4 8-6, vowed to win tomorrow as conditions deteriorated. Mulloy led Green 26 64 21 before rain paused play.

Wimbledon England America Barry MacKay MacKay Australia Bob Mark Barry Dayton, Ohio Sam Gardnar Mulloy Coral Gables Fla Mike Green Miami Beach Mulloy

Willie Mays Seeks Guidance to End Batting Slump

Willie Mays asked for older guidance to fix his hitting after a 7 point drop to 372, saying only Hank Sauer among teammates offered input. The Giants star, in a Cincinnati interview with Cannon, admitted no one else has explained his slump, despite leading the league.

NEW York Willie Mays Cincinnati Cannon New York Post San Francisco Giants Mays Hank Sauer Giants Willie

Tommy Bolt Fined $500 by PGA for Ethics Violation

Tommy Bolt, recent National Open winner, was fined $500 by the PGA for ethics code violations after a nine hole session in the Long Island Open. The incident followed recent criticism from Frank X. Shields over alleged abusive language at Pine Hollow. Bolt cited illness and left the course, amid questions about future appearances on the tour.

East Norwich N. Y Tommy Bolt The Professional Golf Assn Bolt PGA Raynor Harvey Raynor Piping Rock Club Frank X. Shields Pine Hollow Shields Piping Rock Boulton Sheen Tommy Akron Ohio

Johnson City Rips Salem 14-7

Johnson City overwhelmed Salem 14-7 as Dan Cater hit three home runs and a double with eight RBIs. Pitcher Bob Shuman earned the win over Frank Russo, while crowds of about 1,125 watched the Appy league opener in Wytheville and Salem.

Johnson City Salem Pirate Dan Cater Tennessee Boys Bob Shuman Frank Russo

Charleston Drops Fourth Road Game at St Paul

Charleston lost its fourth road game in five starts, 5-2 to St Paul. Paul LaPalme earned the win after a four-run first inning helped the Saints build a quick lead. Carey took the loss for Charleston with relief from Schultz Presko and Houtteman.

ST. Paul, Minn Charleston St. Paul Paul LaPalme Saints Carey Schultz Presko Houtteman Lau LaPalme Worley L-Carey

Busso Beats Ortiz In Split Decision At Madison Square Garden

Johnny Busso, a free swinging lightweight, handed Carlos Ortiz the first defeat of his 28 bout career by a split decision over 10 rounds at Madison Square Garden. Ortiz weighed 137 pounds, Busso 137% pounds.

New York Johnny Busso Carlos Ortiz Madison Square Garden Ortiz Busso

Major Baseball Standings and Results Digest

Major leagues standings show Milwaukee leading the National League with 3 wins and 5 losses, St Louis and San Francisco close behind with 4 and 6 records. Yesterday Los Angeles beat Milwaukee 3 1 Philadelphia won 5 4 over St Louis Cincinnati edged San Francisco 6 5 Chicago defeated Pittsburgh 3 1. Gameday pitchers listed for Los Angeles Milwaukee Chicago Pittsburgh San Francisco Cincinnati St Louis Philadelphia. American League leaders New York Kansas City Detroit Boston and Cleveland jockey for position as results include New York 10 Kansas City 3 Cleveland 6 Baltimore 5 Chicago 3 Washington 0 Detroit 7 Boston 4. Tomorrow previewed matchups feature Ford, Urban, McCormick, Nuxhall, Maghe, Simmons, and Drott.

W. L. Pet. GS Milwaukee St. Louis San Francisco Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia Los Angeles Padres Willey Drott Raydon McCormick Nuxhall Maghe Simmons W. L. Pet. G.B New York Kansas City Detroit Boston Cleveland Baltimore Washington Ford Urban Sisler Buning Clevenger Wilson Lees Grant Ith Trip Musial Frank Thomas RBI Mathews Bill Mazeroski Thomas Schoendienst Ernie Banks Willie Mays Hank Aaron de Crandall Maizone Cerv Triandos Mantle Fox Bill Skowron Frank Malzone Luis Aparicio Jakie Jensen Malzone Stengel Haney

Dodgers Beat Braves for Seventh Straight Victory

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Milwaukee 3-1 behind Dick Gray and Johnny Roseboro homers and seven‑hit pitching by Sandy Koufax. Aaron homered for Milwaukee, his 12th, as the Braves lost their ninth in a row to a lefty.

Milwaukee Los Angeles Dodgers Milwaukee Braves Dick Gray Johnny Roseboro Sandy Kouax Dodgers Braves Gray Roseboro Hank Aaron Los Angeles Aaron Furille Adcock Hodges Patko Zimmer Logan Mantilla Neal Rice Koufax Jay aRoach McMahon E-Gray CUBS BUCS Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Moe Drabowsky Elizabeth Johns Drabowsky

All Star Starters Voted With Right Handed Balance

The 1958 All Star selections favor right handed hitters and pitchers led by Bob Turley and Bob Friend as likely starting pitchers. Williams and Berra miss the starting lineup, Nellie Fox earns second base for the American, and Stan Musial tops the NL votes with 201. Eight teams are unrepresented among starters with selections set to be completed Sunday.

NEW York Bob Turley Pittsburgh Bob Friend Baltimore Casey Stengel Fred Haney Ted Yogi Ted Williams Yogi Berra Mickey Mantle Chicago Nellie Fox Gil McDougald Williams Berra Kansas City Red Schoendienst Eddie Mathews National League Stan Musial St. Louis Bob Skinner

Bragan Receives Offers After Cleveland Firing

Bobby Bragan said Friday he has received two high minor league managerial offers after being fired Thursday as Cleveland Indians manager. He has not decided yet and will choose within a few days, but did not reveal the sources of the offers.

Cleveland (Ap Bobby Bragan Cleveland Indians Bragan

Pierce Misses Perfect Tilt As FitzGerald Raps Out Pinch-Hit Double

Chicago veteran Billy Pierce pitched 82 innings of near perfection before pinch hitter Ed FitzGerald doubled to right field, ending a bid for a no-hit effort as the White Sox beat Washington 3-0. Pierce, at 31, has three one-hitters and 29 shutouts in his career.

Barcelonia Philadelphia Dave Philley Wally Post Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Cardinals Cardinal Philley Dick Farrell Post Chico Fernandez Billy Muffett Farrell Robin Roberts Muffett Roberts Ken Boyer Gene Green Gene Freese Curt Flood Freese Phils ST. Lou Musial Ib Boyer Ted Kluszewski Roberto Clemente Bill Henry Bill Virdon Bob Friend Pirates Cubs Roy Face Pierce FitzGerald Chicago Billy Pierce Ed FitzGerald Chicago White Sox Washington Albie Pearson Charley Berry Jim Landis Sox Sherman Lollar Charley Robertson White Sox Detroit Don Larsen New York Yankees Brooklyn Pearson Jim Lemon Lemon Rivera Landis Site Fox

Colavito powers Indians to 6-5 win over Orioles

Cleveland rallies from behind as Rocky Colavito slams a 12th homer and two doubles driving in half of the Tribe’s runs. Bob Avila and Vic Power spark the late offense after Ray Narleski, then Don Messi, falter. Orioles’ three-run lead vanishes in third as Cleveland ties and then wins in sixth.

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Santrock Kellmeyer Lead Jaycees Junior Tennis Play

John Santrock of Charleston top seed in Boys 15 and under reached the final, beating Chip Richardson and Wayne Wookey on the Spacain courts. Fred Kellmeyer Jr. of Charleston advanced to the Junior semifinals with Allan Wein Ned Ragland and John Ferry advancing. Kellmeyer to face Wein.

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