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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1957
Page
9
Fred Sclavi suffers a late setback at the Indianapolis 500 as rookie Elmer George bumps the Sclavi-Amon car during the pre race parade. The Charleston driver’s car is damaged and does not start, ending a costly bid after months of prep and investment.
Wiffi Smith clung to the lead in the $12,000 Virginia Beach Round Robin Golf Tournament at the Cavalier Course. Fay Prechet pressed, but Smith stayed up by three points after day three of the 90-hole event. Smith posted 78 plus 31 total.
Local stock car driver Charley West, first in the strictly stock feature at Skyline Raceway, will race tonight at Torch Speedway Torch Ohio. He also placed fourth in the modified feature and will be joined by Guy McComas and Emory Dawson for an eight-event card featuring top drivers from Skyline. Torch is near Parkersburg on Route 52. Hockey forward Leslie Costello, ex Maple Leaf, was ordained a Roman Catholic priest in Timmins Ontario.
West Virginia University will renew its football series with Maryland in 1959 and 1960. The games are Sept 19, 1959 at College Park and Sept 17, 1960 at Morgantown. Director of Athletics Robert N. Brown called Maryland a natural opponent and noted WVU’s historic series with the Terrapins.
New York May 21. Giants and Dodgers face shrinking crowds as television and relocation rumors press. O'Malley pushes for city tax breaks and a West Coast move, while fans weigh loyalty against a shifting baseball landscape and nearby horse racing venues drawing larger crowds.
New York City faces a dimmer chance to stop the Dodgers and Giants from moving to California as the Board of Estimate opposes subsidies. Mayor Wagner backs a private-enterprise stance, while Dodgers president O'Malley and Giants president Stoneham weigh talks on staying. Los Angeles plans major spending to lure the clubs, with no city tax support.
Masters champion Doug Ford surged to the Wykagyl Round Robin lead in New Rochelle after firing a 66 and a seven under 64, totaling plus 23. Ben Hogan slipped to second with plus 2 as Sam Snead moved into third with plus 13. Ford noted his shift to a previous clubs set, calling them “lucky.”
Midget racers join the Dunbar track program with stock cars for Saturday night action. Time trials start at 8 30 p m and racing at 9. Admission remains 1 25 for adults and free for children under 12. Purses equal 100 percent of gate after expenses. Track invites drivers of either class to compete for prize money.
Berry Hills hosts a women only golf event with eighty two participants. Mrs V C Smith claimed low gross while visiting champion Mrs David Huffman posted low visiting round. Visitors led by Mrs W A Yarbrough in blind hole, host winner Mrs Ralph Keightley. FT Belvoir report notes Fort Meade tops two day track meet with Willie Williams setting a 2nd Army record for the 100 yard dash at 9.5 seconds.
Gallant Man returns to action in the Peter Pan Handicap at Belmont Park as a key Derby prep. Bardstown, top weight, leads Calumet’s entries in the Camden and Gallant Man is lined up as a short-priced favorite with Promised Land and Nah Hiss among rivals. Belmont Stakes contenders loom as events at Delaware Park and other tracks headline a busy racing day.
Ridgeley, an American Air Force sergeant from Formby, beats Arthur Walker 18 12 to reach the British Amateur final. Reid Jack defeats Alan Russell to set up a Glasgow clash while Ridgeley, paired with his caddie Little Mac, studies wind and clubs for the next round.
Sid Gillis took a first round lead at the State Elks Golf Championship at Willow Wood Country Club as he built an early margin over Huntington’s Don Hinchman. Multiple players trailed the leaders with Gillis and Hinchman in front.
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