Reds Trim National Lead With Double Win
HINTON May 31 Earl Jones of Charleston captured the state Elks golf title with a three day total of 224 after a final round 74. He led from start to finish, seven strokes ahead of W E Rogers of Fairmont and Robert Turner of Hinton tied for second at 231. Jack Burger of Beckley was fourth with 235. The event was at the par 72 Hinton Elks course sponsored by the Hinton Elks club.
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Jimmy DeBrucque
Hinton Elks Club
Rose Wins 500 Mile Race As Mays Loses Tank
Rex Mays of Glendale California led early then dropped back after a fuel leak, while Rose drove the whole 500 miles with one 1 minute 9 second stop to refuel tires and gloves. Nalon advanced to lead at times as Cantrell and Devore impressed in oddities. Duane Carter suffered a wheel loss in a minor wreck.
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Louisville
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Billy Devore
Duane Carter
Santa Monica
Belanger Motors
Holland
Mays
Jimmy Jackson
Whitewater
Giants and Athletics Hold MLB Leads After Memorial Day
New York Giants lead the National League by a half game over the St Louis Cardinals after Memorial Day play as 337,776 attend across eight games. Meanwhile the Philadelphia Athletics stay atop the American League by one game over the Cleveland Indians amid a schedule full of splits and notable pitching, with Reds sweeping the Cardinals and Yankees routing Washington. Raffensberger hurled a one hitter as Cincinnati crushed St Louis 4-3 and 7-0.
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Ken Ratfensberger
Rose Wins Indy 500 and Delivers Kiss to Bride-To-Be
Mauri Rose claimed victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the 500 mile race and shared a double kiss with his fiancée Miss Ruth Wentworth, while Screen Actress Barbara Britton watched. Wentworth, set to marry Rose on June 13, enjoyed the moment as the couple stood beside the winning car.
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Cheyfield
Fleetwing Beats Tom's Holds to Lead Junior League
Fleetwing strengthened its hold on first in the Junior League by defeating Tom's Holds at Legion Field yesterday afternoon. McMillan pitched a one hit win for the Gassers as Fleetwing had five singles and the Peanut nine committed three errors. Standings show Fleetwing leading with 20 wins, 1 loss. Tom's 2 wins, 5 losses. In other action, McRoberts vs Thompson's is scheduled at Legion Field. Thompson's game was postponed due to rain threats at Griffith Stadium where Jake Lamottis and Ken Stribling fights were moved to tomorrow night.
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Jaycema
Purity Maid
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Wol Pet
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Washington
Griffith Stadium
Jake Wlamotis
New York
Ken Stribling
St Albans Drill Announces Junior Legion Practice
St Albans to drill coach Dick Sidebottom announced a practice for the St Albans Junior American Legion baseball team today at 2 p m at Crawford Field. Members and others are asked to bring birth certificates and equipment.
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Syracuse Star: Roger Robinson Named Assistant Coach at Lebanon Valley
Syracuse University athlete Roger Robinson was appointed assistant football coach under Andy Kerr at Lebanon Valley College in Annville Pennsylvania. The move was announced on May 31. The appointment adds depth to the Lebanon Valley coaching staff and follows Kerr’s leadership era. Robinson, previously a standout at Syracuse, brings collegiate playing experience to the Flying Dutchmen program.
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Lebanon Valley College Today
Benedict Wins Kanawha Country Club Golf Tourney Victory
D. B. Benedict won the flag tournament at Kanawha Country Club over the weekend with Tommy Lynn second. R. L. Richardson and C. E. Schrader tied for third. Jim Wick won the driving contest with C. S. Atwood second. In putting, R. P. Barry topped Dick Foutche second.
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Kanawha Country Club
Tommy Lynn
R. L. Richardson
C. E. Schrader
Jim Wick
C. S. Atwood
R. P. Barry
Dick Foutche
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