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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1954

Page

10

240-Pound Bluefield Tackle Nabs South North-South Call

One of West Virginia’s biggest high school linemen, Bluefield Beaver High School’s 240-pound tackle John Kersey, has been selected to play for the South in the 21st annual North-South Football game at Laidley Field in Charleston. The selection crowns a standout season for Kersey, who anchored the Beaver line last fall.

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Open Title Match Rivalry Sets Tone for Baltusrol Open

Sam Snead and Ben Hogan engage in the yearly nerve war ahead of the National Open at Baltusrol. Snead, hampered by a neck crick, vows to play despite doubts, while Hogan, battling a virus, claims limited readiness but aims to contend.

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McMillan Cleared to Play for Reds After Shoulder Injury

Doctors at Christ Hospital examined Reds shortstop Roy McMillan and said he probably could play tomorrow night as Cincinnati opens an Eastern tour in New York after he injured his left shoulder in yesterday's doubleheader against the Dodgers.

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Sauer's 20th Beats Pirates in Tight Cubs Victory

Hank Sauer hit his 20th homer driving in the go ahead run as Chicago edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 6 to 5 in a loosely played game. Ralph Kiner stood on base earlier, with Sauer delivering the decisive blast in the eighth.

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El Diablo Retains State Championship Title in Rough Bout

El Diablo defeated Big Billy Miller to retain the state heavyweight crown at the American Legion Armory. The match included a disputed finish with a disqualification, a contentious sequence as both wrestlers split falls, and New Patch’s Bobby Newac claiming a win earlier in the card.

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Kanawha Club Golf Championship Sees Tie for Medal Honors

Defending champion Dick Foutche and state amateur champ Ed Tutwiler Jr tied at 67 to share medal honors at Kanawha Country Club. Kanawha pro Johnny Jariis reported the lead for match play underway yesterday.

Mallon Wins Southmoor Country Club President's Cup

Jack Mallon clinched the Southmoor Tourney title by one stroke over Bill Gordon. Mallon shot 71 in the Sunday final, edging Gordon who finished 72, with Koenigsberg at 73 Barrack 74 and Wells 78 among the final five.

Jack Mallon New Southmoor Country Club Bill Gordon Mallon Gordon Max Koenigsberg Dan Barrack Herman Wells Jwene

Wood Withdraws From National Open Golf Tournament

Craig Wood of Mamaroneck New Jersey withdrew from the National Open at Baltusrol Springfield New Jersey. Joe Conrad of San Antonio Texas replaces Wood as a leading Texas amateur and recent Southern Amateur champion. Conrad was an alternate from his district and had been suspended from North Texas State golfers but restored to good standing. McShulskis Signs with Giants for defensive end role after starting at West Point and finishing at Kansas State.

WEW McShulskis New York New York Jege West Point Giants Kansas State

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