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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1956

Page

8

Slumps Mount for Senator Hurlers Amid Scoring Drought

Charleston pitchers struggle as Senator hurlers post a string of shutouts and low scoring games. Gene Host pitched seven innings in a near win while the lineup failed to support him. The piece also notes football and basketball news from WVU and other regional sports, with mentions of players, coaches, and upcoming events.

Charleston Harry Frord Paul Senators Gene Host Frank Skaff Gene Dave Rider Y.P.1 West Virginia Myles Trout Big Creek Cincinnati Reds Birdie Tech Betts Joo; Nuwhall

State Cagers Beat Kentucky Despite Fourth Quarter Rally

West Virginia high school stars defeated Kentucky 107 to 90 after a third-quarter surge. Kelly Coleman of Wayland and Dan Mills of Berea led Kentucky with 24 points each, while West Virginia’s Star of Stars Howard Hurt scored 36 to claim top honors.

Kentucky Coleman West Nets Blue Grass West Virginia Howard Hurt Beckley Tate Sud Hert Jim Warren Clarks Nury Washington Irving Carl Johnson Williamson Ted Jerry West West Bank Withrow Kelly Coleman Wayland Dan Mills Berea

Senators Rally Past Millers In Eight For Opener Win

Charleston's Senators erased a 3-0 lead by the Minneapolis Millers then pushed across the decisive run in the eighth on Lou Limmer's single. Marlowe earned his first win of the season, Bradford took the loss after a rough seventh.

AL N. Wardman The Gazette Charleston Senators Lou Limmer Minneapolis Millers Watt Powell Park Wall Streuk We An Hal Woods Dick Barlown Curt Barclay Steve Demeter Eddie McGhee Barclay Demeter Streali Woodeshick Bob Lennon Noliady Gail Harris Jake Henkins Willie Kirkland Chick King Harris Jenkins Woodie Marlowe Kirkland Ossie Virgil Eddie Bressoud Bill Taylor Bill Bradford Miller Bradford Harry Malmberg Reno Bertaia Charley Kress Bertaia Limmer Gingle Malmberg Virgil Bressaud Hitler Joe Bracchitta Millers Minneapolis Konikowski

Schedule of American Association games noted

The card lists matches for the American Association with Minneapolis at Charleston, St. Paul at Louisville, Denver at Wichita, and Omaha at Indianapolis plus a 6:30 p.m. kickoff in Minneapolis versus Charleston and other pairings across the league.

Charleston Minneapolis St. Paul Louisville Wichita Denver Indianapolis Omaha Tadas Minneapols LWO Minneapolisry Omahare Sir Paul Shee Wad

Klaus Double Carries Boston Past Chisox

Boston breaks a tie in the seventh on Billy Klaus's two run double to beat Chicago. Willard Nixon earns the win, aided by Don Buddin and Jim Piersall. Ted Williams shines with a run producing triple and a solid day at the plate despite chilly rain.

Boston Billy Klaus Doula Chicago Willard Nixon Don Buddin Jim Piersall Klaus Ted Williams Ted Jim Rivera Ghicaga Ahha Minoxo Pietsaler Fox Doby Willims Polley Stephens Rivera

Young Climbs to Finals in JCC Tennis Tourney

Stefan Young won by default over Nick Nicholas and defeated Bob Davis 6-2 6-2 to reach the boys under 18 final at Walt Powell Annex. Bud Store and Jim Nutter fight for the other finalist as finals for all divisions are set for Sunday at 2 p.m. Susan Alexander and Linda Hester advanced in girls under 18.

Stefan Young Chamber of Commerce Walt Powell Annex Young Nick Nicholas Bob Davis Bud Store Jim Nutter Susan Alexander Linda Hester Mils Regutts Girke Atreh Srs Mary Dixon Barbers Eraion Mary Lou Gresham A. Benty Anderson Jane Hestnr Raws Green Karen Lilly Patty Mebolet Barbara Sehudad Pal Booxer Danas Conor Jane Hester Barbara Schude Susan Dane Staub Jess Shea Q Sharon Thompson Danny Conner Sinktha Natawe Smith Karen Lily feCue Mary Chanmane Ghirler Shea Meryauille Smith

Employee League Baigsta Ang IF Sadval Oranance

An obscure report describes a local league event featuring teams including Sadval Oranance and Yomer Wale. The piece mentions a tuner named Saturn and references Radiative Datpett in connection with Leishman.

Baigsta Oranance Cherame Cov Nawatty Sanhle Leishman

Patterson Wins Split Decision Over Jackson at Madison Square Garden

Floyd Patterson defeats Tommy Jackson by split decision in 12 rounds at Madison Square Garden. Patterson suffers a right hand fracture that could sideline him eight weeks to three months, with plans for a potential September match against Archie Moore.

Bem Cere Hurricane Jackson Floyd Patterson New York Madison Square Garden Patterson Tommy Hurricane) Jackson Madison Square Garden, West Harry Kessler Jackson Galen Archie Moore Rocky Marciano Alexander Schiff Commission Schiff Cus D'Amato Raw Cus Dinato Reed Margiana

Unclear Little League Recap with Mixed Team Notes

A jumbled 1994 Little League summary lists players and scores with many garbled names. Mentions include Frank Miurola Clinton Pov Tom Thornhill Dor Carter Keeser Marple and Butter tuse Phillips. The fragment references batting, pitching, and team standings across several leagues and cities, but most details are unreadable.

Luatier Kroger Gos Gutter Kyust Frank Miurola Clinton Pov Tom Thornhill Dor Carter Luatiine Keeser Marple Homer Neale Bolin I Oort Buttertuse Phillins Warwinks Thorn Thornhi

Walters Assigned To Augusta Club In Senator Notes

Detroit Tigers general manager Harold Ruel inspected the Charleston club during a visit to Augusta with signs of personnel changes. Outfielder Kenny Walters, leading the Senators with seven homers, was sent to Augusta in an option move while batting .259 with 23 RBIs. Talks of reshaping the Senators’ power and potential focus on Charleston pitchers were noted as Detroit eyeed farm staff moves.

Harold Mudily) Ruel Detroit, Tigers Charleston Kenny Walters Augusta Club Kenny Senators Lin Senators Ruel Charleston Pilohing Ian Tigers Tiger Hilbnan Lyons Jimmy Campbell Detroit Farm Ghreeter

Indians blank Yankees 9-0 as Wynn wins sixth

Cleveland beat New York 9-0 behind Early Wynn a five hitter for his sixth victory Whitey Ford took the loss as Carrasquel and Rosen drove in three runs each. Hegan loaded the bases and Wynn was walked to force in a run in the fifth.

New York Chico Carrasquel al Rosenach Cleveland Indians Early Wynn New York Yankees Indians Wynn Rosen Whitey Ford Tribe Carrasquel RBI Jerry Coleman Forestter Jim Hegan Cleveland Maury McDermott Hegan Wyn Mickey Mantle Joe Collins Ed Robinson Ford McDerpatt Ford J McDérimoty AOS MeDermuit Amomt Berry Horacack

Sinnett Triumphs in Skyline Stock Car Races

Bill Sinnett of Parkersburg dominated Skyline Raceway events winning the first heat the Australian Pursuit and the 25 lap feature trophy race after placing second in time trials He also led in several heats with strong showings from Ruel Davis Gene Comstock and Bud Davis among others.

Skyline Raceway Wight Bill Sinnett Parkersburg Ruel Davis Bill Stonetts Binmett Franklin Adkins Gene Camsinck C. E. Franklin Joe Cheadler Ll Adkins Gene Comstock Bill Stinnett Riel Davis Diene Comstock Russell Adkins Gene Cat Stock Bud Davis Au Pritce C. BE. Franklin Strictly Stock Bill Hardox Bob Carpenwen Doug White C. E. Settle Bad Johnson C. £. Smile bin Keaton Homer Graham Charley West Roy Clark Vwelap Fe. Sette Bob Johnson Fred Sykes

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