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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1954

Page

9

Littler Opens Open Lead In Baltusrol Chase

Littler fired a 69 to add to his opening 70, taking a two shot edge over Ben Hogan at Baltusrol as the Open nears its final rounds. Patton and Snead trailed with 145 and 143 respectively, while Chapman ace insured a 67 total 144. Hogan battled with driving woes and heavy pressure as contenders pushed for a breakthrough.

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Mrs Huffman Wins County Golf Crown

Ruby Huffman captured the Kanawha County Women’s golf title for the second straight year, defeating Mrs. C O Wright 2 up in the final at Kanawha Country Club. Huffman led early, stretched a two-hole advantage late, and sealed the win after Wright conceded a short putt on the final hole.

Mrs. Huffman RS. D. H Ruby) Huffman Kanawha County Hoffman Wright Huffman D. H. Huffman A. J. Lindenbergh P. S| Meador W. Bellrader William Touger A. Vi.piachey Frank Ioferer W. K. McRoberts Bs ‘Coffman Starling Sror Charles Stagle BV. Williamson A. V. _ Brawley Frank Weaver George Anegh Gross Earl McCowen William Thayer Ruby Huffman Kanawha Country Club C. O. Wright Ernest Snodgrass George Eplin Gazette

Haddix Shuts Giants 5-0 Behind Strong Seven Strikeouts

Bar­ney Haddix of the St. Louis Cardinals pitched his third straight shutout, defeating the New York Giants 5-0 to end their six-game win streak. The lefty fanned seven, walked two, and earned his 11th win while recording his sixth consecutive complete game. Musial and Schoendienst paced St. Louis with key RBI as Haddix went the distance.

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National and American League Scores Fragment

National League results show franklyn 6 Chicago 3, Pittsburgh 2 Milwaukee with a percent. Lews S New York 6 Vindlumstt 2 Philadelphia 1. American League games include Cleveland 2 Boston 0, Washington 7 Baltimore 5, Philadelphia 2 Detroit 1, New York 7 Chicago 6.

Springfield Gene Littier Ates Esanees Ben Hogan Sepenears Easas Lloyd Mancramee Cary Middlecoff Rick Mayer al Mengert Sas Tommy Bali Richard D. Chapman Aes GI Baboy Rocke Paiton Sian Red Jans Jack Burke Paul McGuire Marty Eget Ify Chicago Dick Metz New York Jimmy Demarat Max Vans Washington Jim Paya Philadelphia Baltimore x-Gene ‘Dabthender Aelly Ced Boston E Patt Wait Johnny Weitzel Ehereete Lionel Robert Vreees Dour Irene Ee Loddie Kempa Ei Raymond Gafforad Brooklyn Rusk Ve. Meyer Toby Lyons John Bass Beer St. Louis J Baboteks Job Duden Jansen Lawson Little Cincinnati Detroit Aber Cleveland Klelhay Lemon Fasiuegton Schmita Coleman Fridae Mttsburgh Milwaukee A. Lews S. New York Vindlumstt Hiladelpha

Orlando Zulueta Beats Gonsalves in Madison Square Garden

In New York Zulueta defeats Johnny Gonsalves by unanimous decision in a 10 round lightweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Zulueta 134 pounds, Gonsalves 134. Referee Miller 7-2-1, Rossi 6-3-1, Gordon 5-4-1. AP at 5-4-1.

New York Madison Square Garden Orlando Zulueta Johnny Gonsalves Zuluetap Gonsalves Oakland Calif Ray Miller Tony Rossi Jack Gordon Zulueta

Dan's Tomboys to Play Rand Rockets at Clendenin Grid

Dan's Tomboys meet Rand Rockets at 5 30 p m today on the grade school field in Clendenin as part of the Clendenin Lions Club West Virginia Day celebration. Tomorrow the Tomboys travel to Parkersburg for a 2 p m game against the 1953 state girls champion squad.

American Association Friday Results Highlight Royals vs Charleston

Friday results show Kansas City 4 Charleston 3 with noted pitchers Strahs for Charleston and Burnette for Kansas City. Other scores include Indianapolis 6 over Columbus 3, Minneapolis 3 over Toledo 1, and Louisville 10 over St. Paul 1. Saturdays schedule lists Charleston at Kansas City, Columbus at Indianapolis, Louisville at St. Paul, and Toledo at Minneapolis.

Kansas City Charleston Indianapolis Columbus Minneapolis Toledo Louisville St. Paul Sharleston Strahs Kansas City Burnette Indianapolis Eells Seana Une Indiana

Braves' Adcock Rejected by Draft Again

Milwaukee Braves first baseman Joe Adcock said his Selective Service Board in Shreveport La. has rejected him again for military service. Adcock leads Braves regulars with a .314 batting average.

Golfer Taylor Fails To Qualify For U S Open Rounds

Taylor, golf pro at Berry Hittly Country Club in Charleston West Virginia, failed to reach the final rounds of the U S Open in Springfield New Jersey. He shot 76 for a 154 total after an opening 78 yesterday.

West Coast Hogan Wichita Kans Paul McGuire Taylor Sprangfield N. J Joe Taylor Berry Hittly Country Club Charleston W. Va

Hodges Drives Dodgers Past Cubs In 6-3 Win

Gil Hodges drove in four runs with two home runs and a sacrifice fly as the Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-3. Don Newcombe earned the win, improving to 4-3, and extended his personal success against Chicago to 10 straight. The Cubs managed only five hits off Newcombe, who remains a tough opponent for Chicago.

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Post Delivers Clutch Double and Single In Red Win

Wally Post drove in a run with a fourth inning double and another with a sixth inning single as the Cincinnati Redlegs defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2 to 1 in Philadelphia. Corky Valentine earned the win, his sixth of the year, allowing seven hits. Smoky Burgess supplied Philly's lone run with a fifth inning double and single by Curt Simmons. Post had four hits in four at bats, including his fourth inning double that scored Johnny Temple.

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Law Pitches and Bats Bucs Over Braves 2 1

Vernon Law allowed three hits and delivered the deciding hit with the bases loaded, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2 1 victory over the Milwaukee Braves in Milwaukee. Law improved to 6 6 on the season, while Spahn took the loss on 2 2.

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Marciano Charles Rematch Planned After Title Fight

Plans for a September rematch between Rocky Marciano and Ezzard Charles emerged as doctors cleared Charles after a hard 11 round title bid at Yankee Stadium. Charles said he would be ready in ten days, while Marciano eyed a return once his eye wound heals. British promoter Jack Solomons may discuss the bout amid talk of a "million dollar gate," with X rays confirming no broken bones.

Jack Hand York Rocky Marciano Ezzard Charles New York State Athletic Commission Charles Marciano Yankee Stadium Vincent Tommy Ing Jackson Nino Valdes Ira McCown Weill Alex Next Schiff Norris Cockell Marcianoj Jake Mintz Tom Tannas Alcut Rew Exchamp al Weill Rocky Carmine Vingo Jersey Joe Walcott Serge Walcott Philadelphia Don Cockell London Jack Solomons Probe Dunbari Grounds New York New York Yankees Howe Joe Birder Charlie Newcomer Don Bryant Ron Miller South Charleston Clunkers Jerry Kings Dunbar Lloyd Frost Critters Monk Brasil Hamric Bob Casto Kayo Cavender Charleston H. H. Johnson St. Albans Owen Spradling

League Expansion Approved by Orioles

Baltimore stockholders formally approved expansion of the American League from eight to ten members. The Orioles were the last league team to approve the move, voted by owners last September when the St. Louis Browns franchise moved to Baltimore. The National League has also amended its constitution to allow the possibility, with the West Coast viewed as the most likely new member location.

Orioles Baltimore Baltimore Orioles American Baseball League St. Louis Browns National League West Coast

Phillies Ship Infielder Mickey Micoletta To Syracuse Chiefs

Syracuse Chiefs of the International League acquire shortstop Robert Mickey Micoletta on option from the Philadelphia Phillies. Micoletta, 25, batted .297 last season for Terre Haute in the Three I League, pennant winners.

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Billy Joe Pat Gene Littler Frank Stranahan Peter Thomson Australia Harvie Ward, Jr San Francisco Johnny Bulla Vic Ghezzi Tames Fairgrounds Inbar American Association Fea B. W Gordon Davis Amoco Service ST. & Mccorele AV Winfield
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