West Virginia Fishing and Imagination in the Outdoors
A West Virginia outdoor column muses on anglers exaggerating catches and the humor of fishing. It notes Kentucky trespassing confusion, WV water laws, and bass stocking contrasts with Virginia, plus a Kanawha City fisherman’s 18 inch bass strings and a farewell note as the writer heads to a two year Army vacation.
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R. F. Jennings
Cortland Line Co
Kentucky
Jennings
West Virginia
Elk River
Kanawha City
Otis
JB. Smith
Noyes Av
Guano Creek
Poca
Cubs Rally Past Dodgers as Edwards Delivers Key Homer
Bruce Edwards powered a seven inning three run homer to lift the Chicago Cubs 6 4 over Brooklyn in a high profile eight man swap game. Ed Miksis Joe Hatten and Gene Hermanski joined the Cubs in the deal while ex Dodger players Pafko and Terwilliger homered for Brooklyn. White Sox?
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Chicago Cubs
Brooklyn
Bruce Edwards
Cubs
Dodger
Edwards
Ed Miksis
Joe Hatten
Gene Hermanski
Carl Erskine
Miksis
Dodgers
Andy Pafko
Rube Walker
Wayne Terwilliger
Johnny Schmitz
TerwillisRer
Preacher Roe
Standings and batting leaders from the Industrial League
The Industrial League weekly standings show Wharton, Seth, Madise and other clubs with players like Piazer Huber and Romans leading batting, home runs, and stolen bases. Upcoming games include Wharton at Prenier and Anchor versus EMCO, with schedules through June 13.
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Seth
Madise
Prenier
Beth
Madison
EMCO
Boomer
Whitesville
RAT Ave
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Lieve
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Dreyer Breaks Record at Metropolitan AAU Meet
Henry Dreyer of the New York A. C. shattered the American mark in the 56 pound weight throw with a 41 foot 744 inch toss at the Metropolitan AAU championships surpassing Frank Bersti’s 41 foot 16 inch record set in 1947.
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Dreyer
Mark
New York
Henrry Dreyer
New York A. C
Frank Bersti
Maglie Gains 10th Win as Giants Beat Pirates 6-1
Sal Maglie allowed three hits and earned his tenth victory of the season by defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1. He extended his streak over Pittsburgh to nine straight wins, blanking the Pirates until the seventh inning. Bill Howerton drove in the tying run with a bases loaded walk and Maglie himself homered in the fourth as New York built a decisive lead. Willie Mays contributed two hits, and Ed Stanky delivered an RBI in the eighth.
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Williams Signs with Bedmonton Eskimos in CFL
Joel Williams former Baltimore Colts center signs with the Bedmonton Eskimos of the Western Conference CFL. Manager Al Anderson announced the acquisition today.
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Joel Williams
Baltimore Colts
Bedmonton Eskimos
al Anderson
Stassen Speaks Against NCAA TV Ban for Football
Harold E. Stassen, president of the University of Pennsylvania, urged alumni that colleges must decide which games to televise. Penn faces NCAA sanctions for opposing the TV plan, with Stassen calling for a legal ruling and promising to push the issue at the next NCAA convention.
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Hiladelphia
Harold E. Stassen
University of Pennsylvania
NCAA
Annesota
Penn
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Stassen
Dempsey Undergoes Operation At Baltimore Hospital
Baltimore June 11 Jack Dempsey underwent surgery at Totias Hopkins Hospital continuing his care after a prior infection at the spine base. Dr Mark Ravitch said the operation was satisfactory and Dempsey will stay about 10 days with no visitors this weekend.
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Baltimore
Jack Dempsey
Totias Hopkins Hospital
Mark Ravitch
Dempsey
Three Twilight League Games Set This Today
Three Twilight League games are scheduled with Reed facing L O F Glass at Reed in the feature. Cycle Shop visits Creole and McRoberts Tire plays Whites Garage in Kanawha City for the other pair of matchups.
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L O. F. Glass
Creole
McRoberts Tire
Whites Garage
Kanawha City
New 51 Rules To Be Applied In N S Battle
North South game in Charleston on Friday night August 17 will use 1951 rules. Patrick A. Tork announces unlimited substitution with 25 second play clock. Kickoffs require ten yards before touched by kicking team. Coaching clinic August 17 at Daniel Boone Hotel.
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Patrick A. Tork
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Center Event Opens Monday for Charleston Tennis Meets
The entry book closes today for the Charleston Boys and Juniors Center tennis tournament at the Kanawha Valley club in South Ruffner. Winners qualify for the Middle Atlantic championships in Washington DC. 50 cent entry fee. contestants furnish their own balls. Entries may be phoned to 29633. Gold and silver medals awarded to winners and runners up. John Davis Chandler and Blanky Barber won last year. Chandler moves to junior level this year.
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Kanawha Valley Club
South Ruffner
Washington
D. C
Asa Maness
John Davis Chandler
Blanky Barber
Chandler
Full Equipment Required at Playgrounds in Charlestown
Charles ton Playgrounds officials announce mandatory full baseball and softball gear for all boys using facilities. Catchers must wear chest protector mask and shin guards. noncompliance will bar access to playgrounds, says Greas Renaud assistant superintendent of city playgrounds.
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Greas Renaud
Rock Branch Faces Viscose In Kanawha Valley Showdown
In the Kanawha Valley Baseball League top game, undefeated Viscose hosts Rock Branch. Viscose’s only loss this year was a preseason defeat to Rock Branch. Eleanor meets Ohio Apex at Winfield Park while Dunbar visits Sissonville as three teams vie for runner-up.
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Winfield
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Sissonville
Tryout Camp Planned in Williamson District
The St. Louis Cardinals announced a baseball tryout for Williamson district players to be held July 12 14 at Memorial Park. Cardinal scouts Jack Sturdy and Bob Kiine will oversee the event.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Memorial Park
Cardinal
Jack Sturdy
Bob Kiine
Davis Creek angler nets 21 inch brown trout
Paul R. Mooney of Route 2 Davis Creek Road reeled in a 21 inch brown trout from the Greenbrier River using a Colorado Spin outfit and worm. His catch drew a wide smile as he posed with the fish.
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Paul R. Mooney
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Colorado
Harleton City Tennis Tourney Opens June 23
Harleton's 15th annual City Tennis tournament begins June 23 at the Kanawha Valley Tennis Club in South Ruffner with five events including singles and doubles. Defending champions Ivor Bojarsky and Mrs. Anne Miller Spilman return as play starts at 1 30 p m. Entry is $1 per event. balls supplied by the match loser.
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Kanawha Valley
South Ruffner
Asa Maness
Ton
Ivor Bojarsky
Anne Miller Spilman
Maness
Janos
KV Club
Ned Harry
Boston Shakes Redlegs Jinx At 8 Straight
Boston finally defeated Cincinnati 3 to 0 in a game where Warren Spahn pitched four hit ball. The Braves ended an eight game losing streak to the Reds as Spahn earned his seventh win against Cincinnati this season. Bob Elliott hit a 10th homer with Jethroe aboard to add insurance in the ninth.
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Warren Spahn
Boston
Cincinnati
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