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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1952

Page

18

Robinson Lamotta title clash eyed after Murphy win

The International Boxing Club plans a semifinal between the Lamotta Murphy winner and the Robinson Maxim winner, raising a potential Robinson Lamotta rematch. Jake Lamotta, now at about 168 pounds, faces Irish Bob Murphy at Yankee Stadium reflected in a blackout plan to draw 15,000 plus. Murphy favored 7 to 1 by bookies. top purse up to $6 with Jake taking 30 percent and Murphy 27. Jake cites weight too heavy for middleweight limits. Murphy resumes after a string of wins and a 15 round loss to Maxim last August.

International Boxing Club IBC Bob Murphy Joe Maxim Jake Murthy Yankee Stadium Murphy Detroit Lamotta Robinson Maxim Ray Thomas Rueben Jones Jones Lamotia Norman Hayes Eugene Hairston Hairston Michigan

Ban on Women Wrestlers Lifted From West Virginia

CLARKSBURG June 7 The State Athletic Commission lifts a one week ban on women wrestlers in West Virginia making them eligible to compete again starting Monday. Chair Dr B W West and members Dr Ward Wylie and Jo in Zan approved a 30 minute bout limit to reduce injury risk. Tag team matches allowed within the time limit.

Clarksburg State Athletic Commission West Virginia B. W. West Huntington Commission Ward Wylie Mullens Zan Morgantown West

East Church League Three-Way Tie Sets Stage for Break

Christ Methodist Eskdale and South Ruffner carry 2-1 records as they schedule three Monday night games to decide first place in the East YMCA Church Softball League. Eskdale beat Christ Methodist 12-8, South Ruffner over Asbury 14-10, and Baptist Temple defeated Red Shield 14-10 in prior play.

Christ Methodist Eskdale South Ruffner East Ymca Church Asbury Baptist Temple Red Shield Lydia Robson Emmanuel Baptist Central Schwamb Emanuel Grace Starlings

Play Now Under Way In Kanawha Tourney

Kanawha County Club hosts its annual championship with match play underway. Kermit Hutchinson won medal honors in qualifying and posted a 689. First round matches due by Friday. rounds through June 20 and July 4, with final on July 13. Sam Campbell defends in Flight One against BR Barry. other pairings listed.

Taylor Nagy Varipapa McMahon South Charleston Giant Killer Pin Fahs Kermit Hutchinson Hutchinson Sam Campbell

Gauley Bridge and EMCO Close Upper Kanawha Wins

Gauley Bridge edged Marathon of Smithers 4 2 after two late runs in the final inning while EMCO defeated Montgomery 4 1 behind no hit six inning pitching by Charles Belmont Belmont held a no hit bid through six innings as EMCO halted Montgomery 4 1 in yesterday’s Upper Kanawha Valley Little League action two late rallies and strong hurling pace the closers delivered decisive victories in Gauley Bridge and neighboring EMCO games.

Gauley Bridge EMCO Kanawha Valley Smithers Montgomery Charles Belmont Belmont Varley Brid Smithers Coo Hickman Willis Min Tiga Emco Evenree Secesse Dod Jefalas Buckley Brimonton Smith

Schedule of local midget league baseball games and youth matches

A dense schedule lists multiple days and times for teams in West Skid East Side and South Ruffner leagues. Entries show matchups like Cardinals vs Dogtown, Indians vs Braves, and Eagles vs Browns with 1:30 pm or 9:30 am starts across Monday to Friday, plus venues such as Legion Field and Watt Powell Annex. The dense listing also includes Terrace, Kanawha City, and various neighborhood teams, reflecting a busy week of junior baseball and youth games.

Ntonday Cardinals Dogtown Indigne Beagles Indians Eagles Epics Gardinnis Legion Field Braves Terrace Browns uextley—Benaford Dodgers Senators Dongers Priday—Browne Poduute Watt Powell First Church Bouth Rufiner Upper Kanawha City Tower Kanawha City MS Bouth Rufiner Boul Park Upper Kapewha City Bouth Park Boull

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