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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1954

Page

13

Senators Defeat Blues 3-2 to Climb from Last Place

The Charleston Senators edged the Kansas City Blues 3-2 at Watt Powell Park to move into seventh place in the standings. Dick Fowler dazzled with his best effort, allowing three Blues hits and two runs in seven innings while Alex Garbowsky and Bill Killinger contributed key hits.

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Senators Lead In Town as Indians Visit for Four-Game Set

The 1964 Indianapolis Indians, leading the league, arrive for a four game series with the Senators tonight at 7 30. Pitcher Dick Strahs carries a 4 5 record for the Senators while Joe Becherstad is expected to start for the Indians. Reed Colavite, outfielder, has driven in 21 homers this season and is a key threat in Charleston. Bob is sidelined with a cast, doctors say at least a month, but Gordon’s improving and may return soon.

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Senator Hairston Witnesses Minor New Area Blast Damage

The account describes a Friday night incident near Institute where a blast damaged a basement window. Senator Samal Hairston, resident nearby, says the area suffered little else. The report notes the game sequence with players Criffey, Buckley, Killinger, and Kropé, and mentions Fowler leading the Blues in a recent win.

Ae Samal’ i Hairston Institute, Just & Stone's Throw Sam

Dodgers Extend Winning Streak with Extra-Inning Victory

The Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4 in 10 innings to push their winning streak to nine games. Campanella homered, Duke Snider and Pee Wee Reese delivered key hits, and Robins and Hedges added late offense as the Dodgers rallied from a late deficit at Chicago.

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Indianapolis Sweeps Doubleheader Over Columbus Red Bulls

Indianapolis swept a two game set at Columbus in a doubleheader 8 7 and 4 2. Ralph Beard was one out from a complete game before a late miscue let Columbus tie and win chances slip by. Hank Foles drove in key runs as Rocco Golavite hit his 21st homer with Nauth driving in runs for the Red Birds. Herb Scott earned the win in the second game while Billy Joe Davidson relieved in the opener amid a nearly three hour contest.

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Indians Rally To Take Two From Athletics

Cleveland Indians beat Philadelphia twice to stay within a percentage point of first in the American League. Hal Naragon drove in three runs with a fourth inning triple to seal the nightcap 7 5, while two early triples and two sacrifice flies fueled the first game victory.

Hiladelphia Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Athletics Hal Naragon

Indians edge A's 2 1 in opener as Newhouser appears

Hal Newhouser pitched to one batter in each ninth inning. Bob Feller won the first game for Cleveland with his second AL victory of the year, while Art Houtteman earned the second win. The A’s offense included Pat Seerey and Arnold Portocarrero amid a tense start.

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William Downey Wins First Fishing Prize at Coonskin Park

William Downey, a 15 year old from Goal Fork, won the first weekly fishing prize at Coonskin Park. He received a carry bucket and fishing gear as his award. The contest runs weekly through Labor Day weekend with the largest fish by a youth eligible for a prize.

William Bowney Goal Fork Coonskin Park Hla Downey

American Association Scores Step Up League Results

In the American Association standings Indianapolis beat Columbus 8 to 4 while Bt Paul won 5 to 4 over Minneapolis and Lowiseltte fell 1 to 4.

Indianapolis Columbus Bt. Paul Minneapolis Lowiseltte

Santee Half Mile Champion Beats Whitfield in 880

In Stockton California on June 6 Wes Saintes defeated world record holder Mat Whitfield in the 880 yard race before a crowd of over 6,000. Saintes led early and dominated as he avenged last year’s loss and added another achievement to his long distance career.

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Batty Berg Wins Triangle Round in Hot Springs

In Hot Springs Virginia on June 6 Batty Berg shot the best round to win the Triangle Golf Tournament. She finished with a score six hundred fifty plus or minus and led her nearest rival by seventy eight points.

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