Beckley Advances To Region Finals In Semifinal Win
Beckley scored three runs in the fourth and one more in the fifth to beat Cedar Grove 4 3 in the Region Five semifinal at Boomer Field. Beckley will face Frankfort for the regional title after Cedar Grove outhit them but committed five fourth inning errors. Ellison doubled and Turner drove in runs as Beckley took the lead, while Cedar Grove rallied in the seventh before the final out.
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Boomer’ Field
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Frankfort
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Tom Kidd
Tom Moore
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Kidd
Mickey Ramsey
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Mike Turner
Ellison
Seckley
Grove Ellison
Cook
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Stewart
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Gallaher
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Dote Watt
Noad
Bows of Ooodedrick
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Amartin
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Bowe
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Hot Dragons Set to Tangle With East Bank in Region 7 Final
St Albans rides a 25 hit attack into today’s Region 7 final at Watt Powell Park aiming to beat East Bank. Slugger trio Parsons Epps Mann top a .400 lineup while Knighton starts on the mound in a rematch after a 5 0 win earlier. East Bank counters with solid hitting from Daniels Jarrett and steady pitching as they chase a fifth state title.
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East Bank
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Billy Epps
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George Pack
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Gerald Goode
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Robert Hall
David Hodge
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Marsh Fork Captures Region Six Victory
Marsh Fork defeated Peterstown in a Region 6 baseball game scoring six runs in the fourth inning. The winners used bunts, two errors by Peterstown, two walks, a hit batsman and a sacrifice fly to spark their offense. Spangler, Barber, Terry and Spencer contributed for Marsh Fork with Wid and Scarbro also factoring.
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Scarbro
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Cox
Deacons Eliminate WVU in 12-8 NCAA District Playoff
Wake Forest defeats West Virginia 12 to 8 to advance to the district semifinals where they will face Florida State. Billy Scripture blasted a fifth inning homer to lead the Deacons, with five total homers in the game. West Virginia struck back briefly but failed to sustain the rally as pitcher Frank Christie earned the win.
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Deacons
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Scripture
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Jim Procopio
Dale Ramsburg
Mountaineers
Hawkins Opens Festival Open With 64 Lead
Fred Hawkins posted a 7-under par 64 in the Speedway Festival Open first round to lead by two strokes. The 39-year-old veteran, winless since 1956, used a hot putter and solid irons to reach birdies from 35 26 16 15 and 8 feet, with 11 one putts. Sam Carmichael of Martinsville, making his first pro tour, is two back at 66.
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Martinsville
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Ray Barnes
Bob Charles
Dave Hill
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Batdorff
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Bob Onden
Ken Still
Bobby Nichols
E. J. Harrison
Herman Teiser
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Doug Ford
Tony Lema
Jim Ferrier
Jack Burke
Jack Rule
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Jim Weight
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al Procter
Rotz on Winner In Juvenile Run At Aqueduct
In the 87th Juvenile Stakes at Aqueduct Johnny Rotz rode the winner at 2.80. Will Reward and Uniprix led a Delaware Park finish with Hunter's Rock between them, while Chicot won at Suffolk Downs by a half length for trainer Tommy Reardon. Perka led Monmouth Park’s mile 1 16 feature with a strong stretch drive.
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Oll
Aqueduct
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Will Reward
Uniprix
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Hunter’s Rock
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Tommy Reardon
Chicot
Suffolk Downs
Pelican Stable
Perka
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Pollingford
General Arthur
Eugene Monacelli
Hot Dog Race Highlight at Charleston Speedway
Sportsmen and stock racers compete at Charleston Speedway with time trials at 7 30 p m and races starting 8 p m A special Hog Dog race features the four winners from the first two races running five laps, then eating a hot dog before five more laps Local drivers include Herbie Redman Butch Datson Sam Hager Woody Craft and others The event serves as a prelude to a June championship race noting all entrants must race in two prior events The speedway lies near Malden.
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Herbie Redman
Butch Datson
Sam Hager
Woody Craft
Bob Sigman
Junior McCormick
Bill Good
Hubie Bass
Bobby Deal
Skeeter Ball
Gene McNeely
Don Wolf
Dillon Young
M. D. Marshall
Junior Hodges
Lyle Adkins
Malden
Charleston Netters Lead In West Virginia Tournament
Charleston High School opened with an early lead in the state tennis tournament as eight points to Beckley and Weirton six each. Jim Layne and John Cerutti reached the semifinals with Layne set to face Robert Pruett and Cerutti to meet Grady Barbour of Beckley.
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Charleston
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Logan
South Charleston
Milton
Californian and Mother Goose Card Highlight Hollywood Park Aqueduct Meets
The Californian stakes lead Hollywood Park with 100000 and Mother Goose at Aqueduct worth 875000. Included are top entries such as Spicy Living and Cadiz with fields in several races, plus weight assignments, purses, and entry details. Drivers from multiple towns participate while track conditions are reported as good.
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Giants Dominate Phillies 22 to 0 In Nine Inning Rout
The Giants scorched Philadelphia in a nine inning game setting a modern record with a 22 run win. Heinie Groh Pep Young and Jimmy O'Connell each collected five hits.
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Philadelphia
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Jimmy O'Connell
Villanova Set To Take 4th IC4A Crown
New York report says Villanova aims for its fourth straight IC4A track title as trials begin with strong showings from Maryland Manhattan and Yale among 49 colleges. Villanova sends nine to finals including its relay while Stauffer leads Maryland in hurdles and sprinter Red Lambert reaches finals. All 18 finals scheduled Saturday with a 5 4 3 2 1 scoring format.
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Browning Wins Trio of Races at St Albans Valley
Bob Browning dominated racing night at St Albans Valley Raceway winning the feature, the Australian Pursuit, and a heat. Skeeter Ball had the fastest qualifier while Bob Lewis and Gene McNeely also won heats.
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Miami Players Receive Baseball Pact Offer
MIAMI AP Mickey Panther suspended junior full back from the University of Miami football team says he has an offer to sign with the Milwaukee Braves. Panther of Highland Park Illinois and sophomore quarterback Gary Gump were suspended for one year for unspecified disciplinary reasons. Both may seek readmission in June 1964.
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University of Miami
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Andy Gustafson
Gustafson
Wynn to Pitch For Cleveland Indians
Early Wynn has agreed to terms with the Cleveland Indians and will arrive for workouts as he aims to join the group of 300 win club pitchers. General Manager Gabe Paul announced the deal and Wynn plans to decide roster placement with manager Birdie Tebbetts. Wynn spoke from Venice Florida saying he feels mighty good about returning home.
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Paul
Birdie Tebbetts
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Smith Chooses Risky Golf at St Andrews Amid Back Pain
Big Charlie Smith of Gastonia North Carolina played through a severe back injury at St Andrews defying a surgeon's warning. He completed a round and plans to compete in next week's British Amateur Championship, hoping the pain holds. His troubled Walker Cup history and recent Turnberry setbacks colored the mood as the U.S. team stressed support.
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Scotland
Charlie Smith
Gastonia
N.C
Smith
Turnberry
London
W. E. Tucker
U.S
L Amaleur
Seattle
Martin Christmas
A's Plan Pregame Auto Tickets for Game Balls
Kansas City Athletics announce a new pregame autographed ball scheme. Forty baseballs used by umpires will each bear a player name from the A's lineup, aimed at giving fans a guaranteed autographed ball before the game. Owner Charles D Finley explains the move to curb autograph hunting after foul balls.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Athletics
Charles D. Finley
A's
Finley
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