Midget World Title Bout Set For Saturday Night Show
Bluefield hosts a special wrestling card at Blue Field Auditorium with Little Beaver defending his midget world title against Hans Schultz of Germany. Schultz recently beat Otto Bormann for the European crown as 19 000 fans watched in Heidelberg.
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Barons defeat Monarchs 12 10 in Bowen Field thriller
The Birmingham Black Barons beat the Kansas City Monarchs 12-10 before 1,800 fans at Bowen Field. Rufus Gibson, Bob Kennedy, and Ray Carmill homered as Kansas City started strong with six runs in three innings. Satchel Paige allowed one Barons run in three innings amid sharp defense. The clubs meet again tomorrow at 8 p.m.
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Appalachian League Scores From Last Night
Bristol defeated Bluefield 14 to 4 while Salem beat Kingsport 8 to 5. Johnson City lost to Pulaski 11 to 9. Wytheville edged Welch 4 to 3 in 10 innings. Matches set for Bristol Salem at Kingsport Pulaski at Johnson City Wytheville at Welch.
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Sam Palumbo Of Irish To Join All Star Team
Sam Palumbo a 215 pound Notre Dame linebacker accepted an invitation to play with the College All Stars against the Cleveland Browns on Aug. 12. He started for four years at Notre Dame and former Irish coach Frank Leahy called him the greatest defensive lineman in school history.
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Pastrano Wins Tilt Over Maxim in New Orleans
Willie Pastrano of New Orleans defeated former champion Joey Maxim of Cleveland by a 10 round decision in a light heavyweight bout in New Orleans. Maxim weighed in at 176 pounds.
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Bristol Twins Rally Past Bluefield in 14-4 Baseball Clash
Dick Klinesmith pitched a six hitter and struck out 12 to lead Bristol past Bluefield 14 to 4. Stretch Martin plated a bases loaded triple as Bristol broke the game open with a four run fifth, and Jimmy Flannagan added a three run sixth. Jones took the loss for Bluefield as Bristol seized the early lead and never looked back.
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Bosox sweep doubleheader as Welch Miners lose to Wytheville
Boston wins 4-0 in game one and 8-2 in game two behind strong pitching from Sullivan. Senators’ Porterfield blown late as Jensen and Zauchin lift Boston. Indians top A’s 7-5 with Doby three RBI homer and Garcia win. Wytheville romps past Welch 4-3 in ten after Pilibosian and Lavalliere pace the Mountaineers.
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Dodgers edge Giants on Snider 100th homer in 6 5 win
Brooklyn Dodgers win 6-5 over New York Giants at Robins Field as Duke Snider hits his 24th homer of the season, joining Robinson and Furillo with back-to-back shots. Hoyt Wilhelm takes the loss after giving up the decisive eighth-inning run.
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West Team Adds Back Lineman To Bowl Squad
West Virginia selections include quarterback Goner of Philippi and John Manzie tackle from Clarksburg St. Marys to play in the Monongahela Valley Senior Bowl at Clarksburg on July 29.
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Fireworks Explosion Claims Three Lives in Springfield
A fireworks blast at a Springfield retail store sparked a fire that burned three customers to death. Victims identified as Mrs. C. A. Click of Miller and two Williams girls, Mary Edith, 11, and Linda, 7, were found in a restroom ruin. Cause undetermined.
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American Association Game Scores Summary
Indianapolis defeated Omaha 6 to 1 while Toledo won 7 to 4 and St Paul lost the first game 0 to 1 against Charleston. Minneapolis edged Charleston 12 to 2 and 3 to 4 in another pairing.
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Boxing Probe Closes After Delving Into NY Guild Finances
New York June 28 Julius Helfand chairman of the New York State Athletic Commission closed his probe into the Boxing Managers Guild of New York after examining its finances. Findings may come within two weeks once meeting minutes are transcribed. Six managers suspended for noncooperation. Irving Cohen fined 500 dollars for a fighter boxing in Europe. Ray Arcel described investing 17000 dollars in a boxing magazine tied to guild officials for TV promotion favors. Angel Lopez faces possible suspension for not answering a summons. The commission's next meeting is July 6.
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Tigers Rally In 10th To Beat White Sox In Chicago
Detroit Tigers erase four run lead, then win 6 4 in 10th inning at Chicago Hoeft vs Byrd. Teams schedule shows Kansas City at Cleveland and Boston at Washington for night games with Brewers and other matchups listed.
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