Midget Championship Of World Decided Here Saturday Night
Little Beaver the 96 pound midget wrestling champion of the world defends his title against Hans Schultz of Germany at Bluefield Auditorium. Schultz recently defeated Otto Bormann for the European crown in a program promoted by Matchmaker Mickey Barnes.
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Barons Top Monarchs 12 10 in Bowen Field slugfest
The Birmingham Black Barons defeated the Kansas City Monarchs 12 to 10 before about 1800 fans at Bowen Field. Rufus Gibson hit a homer with the sacks empty, Bob Kennedy followed with a seventh inning shot, and Ray Carmill launched a long drive as part of a high scoring game. Satchel Paige allowed three innings of one run. The clubs meet again tonight at 8 p.m.
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Appalachian League Nightly Scores and Pairings
Bristol defeated Salem 8 to 5 while Johnson City topped Pulaski 11 to 9. Wytheville beat Welch 10 by 3 in extra innings. Bluefield played Bristol and Salem faced Kingsport with remaining matchups Pulaski at Jo City and Welch at Wytheville.
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Palumbo from Notre Dame Joins College All Stars
Sam Palumbo, an Irish linebacker from Notre Dame, accepted an invitation to play with the College All Stars against the Cleveland Browns on August 12. Palumbo started four years at Notre Dame and former coach Frank Leahy called him the greatest decle inan to play at the school.
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Pastrano Wins Ten Round Decision Over Maxim in New Orleans
In New Orleans on June 3 Willie Pastrano defeats former champion Joey Maxim in a ten round bout. Pastrano weighed 176 pounds as he outboxed Maxim through the ten rounds to secure the decision.
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Bristol Cubs Rally Past Bluefield in Big League Tilt
Dick Klinesmith pitched a six hitter with 12 strikeouts to lift Bristol to a 14 4 win over Bluefield. Stretch Martin drove in four with a bases loaded triple and Jimmy Fianna added a three run single as Bristol seized control in the fifth and sixth innings. Bluefield scored twice in the ninth but the Bristol bullpen preserved the victory.
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Bosox Sweep Doubleheader as Wytheville Wins Nerves Over Welch
Wytheville outlasted Welch 4-3 in a nightcap that tied the doubleheader with a 8-2 loss earlier. Dick Avery pitched the distance for the Statesmen, while Leo Pilibosian drove in all Welch runs with a second inning homer and a seventh inning shot aboard with Sid Smith.
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Brooks Hit Four Homers In Dodgers Victory Over Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers belt their 98th 99th and 100th homers of the season to beat the New York Giants 6-5 at Robins Field. Duke Snider hits his 24th homer, Robinson and Purillo add power, in a ninth inning rally off Hoyt Wilhelm. Reds top Cardinals 9-1 as Johnny Temple drives in five runs and Joe Nuxhall scatters nine hits.
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West Team Adds Back Lineman To Bowl Squad
West Virginia selects quarterback Gouer of Philippi and tackle John Massie of Clarksburg St. Marys for the first annual Kanawha Valley Senior Bowl in Clarksburg on July 29.
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Fireworks Explosion Kills Three in Springfield Store
Flames from a fireworks explosion engulfed a Springfield retail store and burned three customers to death. The victims were identified as Mrs. C. A. Click of Miller and sisters Mary Edith Williams 11 and Linda Williams 7. The fire’s cause remained undetermined.
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Indianapolis 6 to 1 over Omaha in opener
American Association results show Indianapolis scoring six to one against Omaha in the first game. Toledo defeated by St Paul 4 to 0, and Charleston beat Minneapolis 12 to 2 in the early action.
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Boxing Probe Closes After Delving Into NY Guild Finances
A New York boxing commission wrap up after a whirlwind 90 minute session. Irving Cohen received a $500 fine for permitting a fighter to box in Europe two years ago. Ray Arcel described investing $17 000 into a boxing magazine tied to guild officials for favors in TV fight promotion. Angel Lopez refused to answer a summons and faces possible suspension. Six managers have been suspended for noncooperation. The commission plans to release findings once meeting minutes are transcribed likely within two weeks. The next commission meeting is July 6.
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Tigers Rally In 10th To Beat Chicago At Wrigley
Detroit fans watched the Tigers erase a one run deficit and win 5-4 in 10 innings at Chicago Hoeft opposing Byrd. Shantz matches Feller in a nightcap as Kansas City meets Cleveland while Boston visits Washington and Baltimore clashes with New York.
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