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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1956
Page
19
Chicago White Sox capitalize on a fourth inning break to score all their runs and edge the Boston Red Sox 3-2 in a six hitter performance by pitcher Billy Pierce for his eighth win.
Chicago’s Nellie Fox misplays a routine pop fly leading to a double as Boston supportsHoyt Pierce who wins his 102nd major league game. He hurls seven strikeouts, walks five, and allows two runs on eight hits in a 5 2 Boston triumph with Minoso Doby and Philley delivering multi hit performances.
Clifford Monk of Dunbar dominated Skyline Raceway events yesterday, winning the first heat the Australian Pursuit and the 25 lap feature to collect 170 dollars. Bob Carpenter of Quick earned the 15 lap strictly stock feature, while Wayne McGuire posted the day’s fastest qualifying time. Danny Smith sustained non serious injuries after three flips and was treated at Charleston General Hospital.
Cherif Hamia ranked third featherweight from Algeria faces Miguel Berrios of Puerto Rico in a bruising bout at Madison Square Garden in New York Friday night broadcast on NBC TV and radio at 9 p.m. EST. Berrios has won four straight this year, seeking a Garve shot against a top opponent.
Lisbon report notes the 1962 world soccer championship will be held in Chile following FIFA Assembly votes with Argentina and Chile as key players. Arthur Drewry of England is elected FIFA president through 1958 as Stockholm convention plans are referenced. Milan dispatch records Charly Gaul winning the 1956 Giro dItalia and Donato Piazza clinching the marathon finish.
Chicago and Philadelphia clubs have not agreed on player values in possible exchanges. Mayo Smith says no deal is close though talks continue, with names like Kellert Wincimiak McCullough and Lopata mentioned. In Omaha officials attend NCAA championships. Umberto Maglioli wins the Targa Florio Porsche 1500.
In Montlhery France June 10 Jean Behra and Louis Rosier led a Maserati to victory in the 1000-kilometer de France sports car race. The US entry driven by Harry Schell and Jean Lucas finished second, while Phil Hill and Alfonso de Portago placed fifth in a Ferrari. The trio averaged 91.2 mph, with Schell-Lucas close but behind.
The 27th Kanawha County Women's Amateur begins at Berry Hills with 18 hole qualifying today at 11 am to form championship and consolation flights. Defending champion Mrs Huffman seeks a fourth straight title as Mrs Dea Smith, Mrs Wright Will, and Sissy Thayer join the field. Joe Taylor hosts as Berry Hills pro.
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