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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1955

Page

8

Basilio Captures Welter Title In 12th Round KO

Carmen Basilio defeats Tony DeMarco by technical knockout at 1 52 of the 12th round at War Memorial Syracuse to claim the welterweight crown. Basilio battered DeMarco’s cuts with sharp combos, bloodied but determined, as referee Harry Kessler stopped the fight with Basilio ahead on all cards.

Murray Rose Syracuse N. Y Carmen Basilio Tony Demarco War Memorial Auditorium Sana jex-Marine Canastota Basilio Likid Gavilan Harry Kessler DeMarco Charles Heck

Friday Baseball NL leads with Brooklyn rout of Chicago 7 to 0

Friday results show Brooklyn defeated Chicago 7 to 0 while New York beat St. Louis 2 to 1 and Milwaukee’s Pittsburgh game postponed with rain. American League saw Boston win 5 to 2 over Detroit and other games listed with Washington at Chicago postponed.

Brooklyn Chicago New York St. Louis Milwaukee Pittsburgh Boston Detroit Washington Cleveland Baltimore National League Inleang Hacker Moford Magne Cincinnati Philadelphia Nuxhall Givi Kusava Guwaukes Spahn Wa Law American League Lopat Wyan Borie Brewer Hoeft Schmits Donovan Baltimors Kansas Ciiy—Pilette Rasch Jon Lent Brooklyn Peetretics Aspe Milwaukee Cincinnat T. Louta Cleveland Cage Boston Ace Washington Ane Mu Kangasa City

Snead Predicted To Win U S Open By Toski

Golf pro Bob Toski, a former world champion, says veteran Sam Snead is in top form to win the U S Open in San Francisco next week. Toski notes his own near miss at Baltusrol and explains pressure to qualify affected his performance and wood shots.

Hahlpuny Lonn Bob Toski Sam Snead San Francisco Toski Tom O’shanter Snead Pui Lee “Gy Peat Tai Baltus

Elkview Set for Sunday Doubleheader with Keith and Winfrede

Elkview will meet Keith at 12 20 PM and Winfrede at 2 PM in a Sunday doubleheader at Elkview.

Elkview Keith Winfrede

Association Standings From Friday’s Results

Omaha defeated Charleston in a rain shortened game while Louisville beat St Paul 5 2 before the second game was rained out. Toledo topped Denver 3 1 and Indianapolis faced Minneapolis with rain delays affecting play.

Omaha Charleston Louisville St. Paul Toledo Denver Indianapolis Minneapolla

Yankees edge Indians 8 2 as Konstanty closes win

Yankees pull away in seventh to beat Cleveland 8 2 in opener of four game series. Jim Konstanty retires the final two batters in the ninth to preserve the victory for Tommy Byrne, who improves to 3-1. Mantle steals, scores on Hunter single. Avila, Carey, Noren among key run producers.

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Wilson Moore Blank Kansas City A's 3-0

Baltimore Orioles whitewashed the Kansas City Athletics 3-0 as Big Jim Wilson and Ray Moore combined on an eight hit pitching effort.

Kansas City Big Jim Wilson Ray Moore Baltimore Orioles Kansas City Athletics

Harris Homer Delivers 2-1 Giants Victory

Rookie Gail Harris hit his second major league homer to start the eighth inning and give the New York Giants a 2-1 win over the St Louis Cardinals. Jim Hearn earned his seventh win, while Luis Arroyo took the loss as the game featured 22 runners left on base and three New York errors.

New York Gail Harris New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Jim Hearn Ner Luis Arroyo Cardinals Hearn Davey Williams Sally Hemus Grammas Williams Stan Musial Whitey Lockman

Omaha at Charleston and Other Basketball Pairings

Omaha faces Charleston at 6 30 p m with a 72 point tally whereas Kedgetawig meets Minneapolis at 7 30 and Louisville clashes St Paul both at 7 30 Denver plays Toledo at night.

Omaha Charleston Kedgetawig Minneapolis Louisville St. Paul Denver Toledo

Bisplinghoff Reaches French Amateur Final Against De Lamaze

Don Bisplinghoff of Orlando Florida ousts Bill Campbell 3 and 1 to reach the finals of the French Amateur Golf Championship in Paris. He faces Henri de Lamaze, a five time French Amateur winner, who defeated Joe Conrad 4 and 3. Bruce Cudd and Lt Jim Gray were also eliminated as quarter finals proceed.

Paris Don Bisplinghoff Orlando Fla France Henri de Lamaze Bisplinghoff University of Florida Bill Campbell de Lamaze Joe Conrad San Antonio Tex Conrad Bruce Cudd Portand Ore Campbell Pinehurst N. C Jim Gray Jacksonville de Lamare Ken Thom

American aces sweep Netherlands Australia in opening matches

Vic Seixas Hamilton Richardson and Art Larsen win singles as three top U S aces beat Dutch and Australian opponents 4 0. Richardson 21 followed by Seixas 6 4 6 2 Larsen 6 4 6 2 doubles Seixas and Larsen beat Worthington and Dehnert. Richardson, a Rhodes Scholar from Baton Rouge, beat Mervyn Rose 7 5 6 4.

Noordwyk-On-Sea Netherlands America Australia U.S Vic Seixas Hamilton Richardson Art Larsen Seixas Larsen Richardson Baton Rouge Mervyn Rose Philadelphia Lek Karamov San Leandro Calif Fred Dehnert George Worthington Dehnert

Cockell to defend titles against Gardner in September

London announce Cockell will defend his British and Empire heavyweight titles against Jack Gardner on September 13 in London. It will Cockell’s first defense since outpointing Johnny Williams in May 1953. Cockell recently was stopped by world heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano.

London Jack Solomons Don Cockell Jack Gardner Cockell Iby Johnny Williams Stete Iworld Rocky Marciano

Southmoor Hosts Pro Am Golf Tourney Monday

Southmoor Country Club opens its course to the public for a state PGA sponsored pro am event Monday starting at noon. Host professional Buddy Viar expects 40 to 50 golfers to participate on the 1 hole route.

Southmoor Country Club Buddy Viar

Dodgers Blank Cubs as Erskine Hurls Four-Hit Win

Carl Erskine pitched four hits over nine innings to beat the Chicago Cubs 7-0 in Brooklyn. Erskine also belted his first major league home run, joining Pee Wee Reese and Roy Campanella, who each homered in support of the shutout.

Brooklyn Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago Cubs Carl Erskine Brooks Sam Jones Dave Hillman John Andre Erskine Pee Wee Reese Roy Campanella

Dunbar Stocks Set for 100-Lap Night at Fairgrounds

Dunbar stock car races return tonight at the fairgrounds with time trials at 7 30 and the first race at 8 p m. The Capitol City Stock Car Racing Association expects a strong field after last week's crowd of more than 1700 fans and a bigger purse. Top drivers listed include Bob Frazier Jimmy Flowers Jim Kuhn Harold Sargent Billy Wertz Kayo Cayv endear Tommy Ringstaff Bob Casto and Owen Spradling with stock class led by Ronnie Miller Bill Patterson Jim Garns Sid Mullens Don Bryant Jim Pritt A S Taylor Clyde Eggleton among others.

Capitol City Stock Car Racing Association Ead Dunsbar Bob Frazier Jimmy Flowers Jim Kuhn Harold ‘Sargent Billy Wertz Kayo Cayvendear Tommy Ringstaff Bob Casto Owen Spradling Doc” Folden Clunker Ronnie Miller Bill Patterson Jim Garns Sid Mullens Don Bryant Jim Pritt A. S. Taylor Clyde Eggleton

Gumpert Golich Lopped from List

The Gazette notes the Charleston Senators, mired in a 12 game losing streak, have a double bill with Omaha tonight. Pitchers Bill Powell and Vito Valentinetti are slated, with Schmidt and Pearce also in line for Saturday action as manager Danny Murtaugh seeks a turnaround after a rough road trip.

A. L. Hardman the Gazette Weatherman Charleston Senators Omaha Danny Murten Wunate Senators Ae Town Denver American Association Danny Menendez Danny Murtaugh

All-State Rageball Team Selected by West Virginia Writers

Honors spread across 11 schools as West Virginia Sports Writers Assn announces all-state rageball squad. Kanawha representatives include Alex Hawkins and Tom Goins from South Charleston and East Bank respectively. Memorial Day week selection by John Clesby of Williamson Daily News honors Hawkins as top performer on an eventful roster with Bluefield, Matewan, Wheeling and other towns represented.

John Clesby Williamson Daily Saws DeMoss East Bank Geeames Arkernburg Hoss Bob Musser Bluefield Jack Hatfield Matewan Bass Ted Jr Otuntington High Charleston Frank Padewitt Wheeling Er. Wersack Tine Span Inkerman Tolley Welch Marvin Bolyard Autors Dodd Dannie Rt Fen Eng Clene Oeceer Williamson Weirton Patte Fannat Sedos Sig Dave Atkins East Hank Paul Barboursyile John Carbone Pairny Powell Kills Spencer P Hugh Raynolds Iile Smallwood Mtre Insburg Nition Ue Ptariy Bs Short McParland Deveriy Morganton Ee Sint Fe

Giardello Sentenced After Street Corner Riot Arrest

Philadelphia June 10 A midweight fighter known as Joey Giardello, real name Carmine Tilello, faces a county prison term after two riot charges and a single assault and battery count. Three accomplices, Victor Mariani 24, Joseph Bonadies 24, and Pasquale Concillio 22, pled guilty or admitted parts of the indictment as Giardello awaits appeal in Superior Court. The judge imposed a 6 to 18 month term with restitution for damages to a service station, noting Giardello’s family ties and previous arrest record. The other principals face sentences later. Giardello had not fought since the March trial.

Philadelphia Giardello Joey Giardello Sen Little Von Moschisker Victor Mariani Joseph Edward P. Little Bonadies Whisker Carmine Tilello Pennsylvania Superior Court Atlv Samuel Cash Howard Short Susquehanna County South Philadelphia

Assn Board Upholds Protest Rejection After Loss

The American Assn board upheld a protest rejection following a 43 loss to Iscapot May 31. Kerby Farrell of Indian spell viola a rule requiring coaches to remain in the coaching box. Pam Doherty disallowed the protest.

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