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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1952
Page
13
A visitor from Michigan, among more than 2,000 hot rod fans at Dunbar last Saturday, praised the stock car events. He said drivers here are tough and will drive you off the track if blocked, noting the rough, high-stakes racing and frequent twice weekly races.
The sudden death of Big Bill Strickling in Huntington saddened Charleston friends who recalls him as a regular, warm soul and trusted official in football and basketball. He helped the West Virginia Sports Writers Association and was a beloved local pal. The piece also notes a wedding present to Leon McCoy and Betty Lou Hughes and touches on Toledo Mud Hens finances, plus ticket woes for a North South football game.
Over 200 tennis fans watched as Wood and Atherton won 8-8 and 6-4 in the final sets. Kanawha Valley Tennis Club President George Dudderar announced Wood, the Edgewood pro, will offer Monday group and individual lessons. Contact Wood at 66612 or Asa Maness at 2-9633. classes begin Monday, June 23.
The Gazette notes veteran Gay Carper moved into bright contention in the 21st annual City-Wide golf tournament with a five under 67 during final qualifying at Meadow Brook golf club. He trails medalist mark and tournament record thresholds, while Harless leads with 141 as others like Fourche Campbell and Britt stay in the chase.
Local fans can see Negro American League baseball at Watt Powell Park as the Indianapolis Clowns meet the Kansas City Monarchs at 8 p m. The Clowns hold a slim edge in the race for the Negro Joep crown but Kansas City can close the gap with a win. Both teams boast multiple championships and fans may enjoy humor with the action.
Pittsburgh reports Dick Groat, Duke baseball star, signed a Pirates contract and may play infield against the Giants at the Polo Grounds tomorrow night. Branch Rickey declined to discuss the bonus, with one baseball authority estimating at least 75000 dollars. Groat batted .873 for Duke last season and has just returned from Omaha.
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