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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1957

Page

19

Upset Victory Shocks Kanawha County Women Golf

Mrs. A J Lindenberg upset medalist Mrs. D H Huffman 4 and 3 in the second round at Kannock Gate. Lindenberg narrowed Huffman’s lead with a strong finish, advancing to the semi finals as other veterans, including Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Smith, also win their matches. A Scotch foursome and consolation events draw 30 participants at Meadow Brook Recreation Club with play resuming tomorrow.

A. J. Lindenberg Southmoor Kanawha County D. H Ruby) Huffman Kannock Gate Lindenberg Awe Mors Wright Dale Wade John EK. Talman Williamson T. N. Spencer Smith Huffman Lindberg Helen Tattersall William Thayer Ard D. HH. Huffman C. Wright Wiliam Thayer

Hardman on Sports by A. L. Hardman

The Gazette sports editor A. L. Hardman delivers a weekly column assessing local teams, standout players, and upcoming matchups with sharp insights and timely context.

Hardman the Gazette

Migration slows as jobs shrink in Florida rumors fade

West Virginia coaches show less migration to Florida amid scarce openings though legislative raises for Florida teachers make the state appealing. Jerome Ruby of South Charleston denies solid plans to move, while former high school star Jim McDowell notes Florida jobs are filling fast. West Virginia State starts football with Marshall College, Morris Harvey on schedule shifts, and Charleston eyes promotions and attendance boosts at Watt Powell Park to sustain Triple A baseball.

West Virginia Florida Sunshine Jerome Ruby South Charleston Vero Beach Fla Vero Bob Koontz Melbourne Bob Marshall College West Virginia State Herb Royer Jackets Herd Huntington Marshall State Morris Harvey Fairfield Stadium Big Green Golden Eagles Mate Hillman Lyons Charleston Watt Powell Park Chamber of Commerce Lyons Carbide DuPont Westvaco Viscose Monsanto Senators

Red-Hot Cards Stretch Win Streak to Seven

St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5 to 2 at Connie Mack Stadium before 23 888 fans. Alvin Dark had a double and three singles, Hal Smith hit a homer and triple, and Stan Musial extended his consecutive games played to 22. Pitcher Murry Dickson earned his third win while Curt Simmons took the loss.

Philadelphia Alvin Dark Hal Smith St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies Connie Mack Stadium St. Louis Stan Musial Musial Pittsburgh Gus Suhr Little Murry Dickson Phillies Lefty Curt Simmons

Gomez Beats Cubs for Eighth Win in Giants Victory

New York Giants snap a four game skid with a 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs as Ruben Gomez becomes the NL's first pitcher to eight wins. The 29 year old righthander limits Chicago to six hits and six strikeouts after Giants erupt for three runs in the first inning on Willie Mays two run homer and Hank Sauer RBI grounder. Cubs score in fifth as Cal Neeman, Chuck Tanner, Lee Walls mix in with a bunt single leading to a run.

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Huntington Hockey Club Suspended and Louisville Added to IHL

Huntington W Va franchise suspended for a year at a league meeting in Fort Wayne while Louisville Ind was accepted as the sixth member of the International Hockey League. Louisville had applied three weeks earlier in Toledo. Frank Gallagher said local efforts to save Huntington’s franchise yielded no word on reinstatement.

Fort Wayne Ind Louisville International Hockey League Huntington W. Va Toledo Frank Gallagher Wantington

Millers End Senators Streak With 4-3 Victory

Minneapolis Millers beat the Charleston Senators 4-3 at Watt Powell Park to snap a five game Seattle? no, five game winning streak. Big Max Surkont started strong with a 4-0 lead before Senators rallied on Archie Wilson and Eddie Wilson homers. Bill Taylor provided the decisive two run shot in the first inning and Ed Bressoud Jim Davenport and Surkont added key hits in the second to seal the one run win.

A. L. Hardman the Gazette Charleston Watt Powell Park Minneapolis Millers Millers Senators Max Surkont New York Giants Archie Wilson Eddie Wilson Surkont Bill Taylor Pete Vosey Carlos Paula Bill Minneapolis Skafimen Pete Vojey Vojey St. Paul Taylor Ed Bressoud Jim Davenport Wayne Terwilliger Joe Presko Little Joe Jack Tobin Paula

Pitching duel unfolds as Surkont shuts down club

In a tight game at Charleston against Indianapolis and other midweek matchups, Surkont delivers a masterful performance allowing a lone homer by Wilson in the second inning. Bob Thorpe, Bill Wilson, and Don Griffin contribute key hits and a sacrifice fly as Joe waits for victory.

Joe Big Surkont Wilson Bob Thorpe Bill Wilson Don Griffin Taylor

Braves cruise past Reds as Thomson props Milwaukee

In Cincinnati, Fondy and Purkey spark a 7-2 Braves win with two RBIs apiece as Virdon and Freese also drive runs. In Brooklyn, Bobby Thomson hits a grand slam to power the Braves past the Dodgers 7-2, with Joe Adcock adding a homer and Ray Crone earning the win.

Triple Play Fails To Help Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Redlegs turn a first NL season triple play but fall 8-1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bob Purkey limits Cincinnati to five hits as Pittsburgh cruises behind 13 hits and six for extra bases. Don Gross is tagged with the loss. Purkey earns his first victory over Cincinnati in a career split.

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