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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1958
Page
8
The Gazette announces the appointment of 4 L Hardman as sport editor. He takes over duties covering local teams and athletic events with a focus on accurate game reporting and feature sketches.
Chattaroy teen Ray Reed boosts Jacksonville Sally League bat mark to .310 with 12 hits in 33 at bats and 45 hits in 145 at bats this season. West Virginia pitchers shine as David Mullins goes 3-0 for Kokomo with 20 innings, 12 strikeouts. others include Okey Anthony, Mike Kume, Charley Malcolm, and Paul Underwood with strong starts in various leagues.
Pro baseball players from West Virginia show solid numbers across minor leagues. Perkowski and Doss lead pitching with 2-1 and 3-4 marks respectively. Reed tops batting at .310, while Gongola Gore and McFarland post strong averages. Notables include Beckley’s Des Moines and Charleston’s teams with multiple players listed.
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The State Amateur golf event will be held July 3 6 at White Sulphur Springs as usual. Defending men’s champion is Billy Campbell Huntington and women’s champion is Mrs Edward Stumpp Wheeling. Both are expected to participate. The State Open is tentatively set for Morgantown in September and plans for the State PGA tournament may be worked out soon according to Joe Taylor Charleston head of the State Professional Golfers Assn.
Defending champion Mrs Lorena Wright and other top contenders won opening round matches at the 28th Kanawha Valley Women's golf tournament at Kanawha Country Club. Wright beat Phylis Holsclaw 4 and 3, Dea Smith and Ruby Huffman also advanced, while Will iam Thayer upset Lindenberg 4 and 3 in a minor upset. Mayer expects to contend at the U S Open as practice rounds unfold at Southern Hills.
Professional golfers including Mayer discuss the Open at Southern Hills Tulsa noting amateurs lack chances due to pro dominance. Heat and course difficulty challenge contenders like Ben Hogan Sam Snead and Mike Souchak as the final rounds test stamina and concentration in mid 90s temperatures. Mayer recalls heat impacts from Dallas 1952 and his need to pace energy for a strong finish.
Today's matchups include Tattersall against Mrs. Smith at 9 20, Huffman versus Spencer, Bled versus Max Ander at 2 30, Wright against Thayer, Seaman against Retgin at 9 40, Harter versus Alexander, Anderson versus Hoferer at 9 55, followed by Adrian Tincher versus Buddy in the second flight with 9 am start. Eager players E Johnson versus A Lampton at 9 05 and Hilts versus Lanham, Clay versus Lampton complete the card.
The 1958 American Association season shows Charleston’s Jim Delsing atop the doubles list with 15, ahead of Ken Walters at 12. Curt Roberts of Denver and Willie Tasby of Louisville trail in other key stats as various leaders shift from last year’s standouts.
Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs surged to the NL home run lead this spring while sharing top RBI pace and a place in the league’s top 10. He boosted his 17 homers after a big stretch last week and sits near a .324 batting average as Musial and Mays contend for the season's batting crown.
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