Welch Miners overwhelm Bluefield in 11-2 rout
Welch Miners crushed Bluefield 11-2 after exploding in the fourth inning. Kenny McBride took the loss as Bluefield’s bats were stymied by Red Royde who pitched effectively for Welch. Schmidt, Redmond, Furnari and Swerner contributed singles for Bluefield with Gehris homering for the Lads.
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Schmidt
Redmond
Furnari
Swerner
Heffner
Trail
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Sammy Trezza
Kenny
Gehrie
Young West
Bluefield Abrhoa Abrhoga Brown
Mahoney
Bluefield Area All Star Talk and Camp Notes
The piece argues Blue Grays led by Len Okrie and Jack Crosswhite should host the 1954 Appalachian League All Star game, with Walter Lance profiled as a top player. It notes possible site disputes and the Kanawha Valley Bill Grady Camp run by Mickey McDade, plus WVU football and basketball coaching chatter including Art Lewis and Red Brown.
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Ringling Brother Circus
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Brown Named WVU Athletic Director
A report notes Brown is named athletic director for West Virginia University. The article describes the change and its expected impact on the program and its athletics department.
Hoak Delivers in 13th as Dodgers Rally Past Giants
Don Hoak homered with two out in the 13th to spark a Dodgers comeback. Rhodes followed with a clutch single, scoring the winning run as Brooklyn moved ahead in a 3-2 victory over New York at Ebbets Field.
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Jim Wilson Shuts Out Cubs Again for Braves 7-0
Milwaukee pitcher Jim Wilson tossed his third straight shutout in three weeks, beating the Chicago Cubs 7-0 before 38,284. The veteran righthander allowed five hits as Milwaukee ran up a five-hitter and improved to 5-0 in the stat line. Mathews led Chicago with two RBIs while Adcock and Wilson added runs and OConnell logged key hits.
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Brown Named WVU Athletic Director Effective July 1
Robert N. Brown 47, WVU basketball and tennis coach, was appointed athletic director at West Virginia University. The decision by the seven member Athletic Council is effective July 1, Brown’s last year at WVU. Fred Schaus is a leading candidate to replace him as basketball coach. Brown’s and prior WVU/Davis and Elkins records are noted along with his long coaching career in West Virginia.
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Nardico Announces Retirement After Heavy Ring Beatings
Tampa Florida June 29 Dann Nardico seventh ranking light heavyweight says he quits boxing immediately after a bruised eye and swollen ear from a fourth round knockout last Wednesday in Chicago. He plans to return to a Post Office job in Tampa where he lives.
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Steelers Sign Two Pro Veterans Nickel and Hughes
Pittsburgh signs Elbie Nickel captain for five seasons who caught 62 passes last fall and George Hughes a versatile lineman starting his sixth NFL campaign. Hughes, a former William and Mary star, splits time between tackle and guard and resides in Norfolk, Virginia.
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Indians Drub Orioles as Houtteman Sharp in Baltimore
Art Houtteman pitched a five hitter to end Cleveland’s five game win streak, beating the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 before 28,511 at Memorial Stadium. Dick Kryhoski extended his hit streak to 19 games with a first inning single as the Tribe moved atop the league standings.
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