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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1957

Page

14

Young Upset Stuns Net Toursters At Charleston

Stefan Young of Charleston High School fell to Allen Wein of Beckley 6-4 6-0 in the junior boys at the State Junior Tennis Tour event. Wein joins James Pearson Myron Gessner and Freddie Kellmeyer in semifinals. girls division sees Susan Alexander ousted by Nancy Thorne 1 6 0. Semifinals set for today with finals Thursday.

Stefan Young Charleston High School Charleston Tennis Club Young Allen Wein Beckley Wein James Pearson Wheeling Myron Gessner Freddie Kellmeyer Pearson Kellmeyer Gessner Susan Alexander Charleston Susan Nancy Thorne Parkersburg Carolyn Johnson Huntington Thorne Loretta Bays Mimi Knight Mac Moore Bill Drennan Moore Drennan Bob Spilman

Junior Net Results Round by Round

The report lists results from junior tennis events with matches across singles and doubles divisions. Notable players include Stefan Young from Charleston defeating Alan Giteon Huntington, and Willie Huntington defeating Bill Jefferson Huntington. Other results feature Jim Pearson Wheeling over John Ridgley Huntington and Freddy Kellmeyer Charleston over Bi Gayle Huntington with varied set scores.

Junior Bese Stefan Young Charleston Alan Giteon Huntington Willie Ae Huntington Bill Jefferson Jim Pearson Wheeling John Ridgley Allen Wein Beckley A. Young Freddy Kellmeyer Bi Gayle Myron Gessner Gru Numint Jatleston D. Linds Kessel Becker Selly Brown Charles Gandy Leckie Carolyn Johnson Many A. Roller Robinson Nancy Thome Parkersburg Kuann Alexander Meen el Kingly Meek Huntingtes Loretta Bays Brown Aed Ender Wittieen Walker John Captto Bill Drennan Mac Moore Flick Goldsmith John Whitlock John Santrock Nitra D. Walker Bob Spilman D. Cretinat Stephen Payne Archie Hudgins Jim Coffey Goldsmith Mary "Dixon Mary Bond Sarah Belden Sensie Warner Fatty Nicolet Becky McCue Red Hetty Price Vicki Holmes Belden A. Nicolet Nancy Baits Cherleston Zoe Sarrett Bers Munder Tommy Thornhii Tony Broh Jinwood Norman Holmes Morgan Paull Jerr Michaux South Charleston Bill Pugh Bob Wangelin Paty Lines Becky Phillips Jane Altman Nell Sale Javier John Ferry Ridgley D. Adams Dawkins Gessner Pearson d. Ruge Devan Holmes Morrison Grubb Gayle d. Ferry Regland Weln At. Schein, Huntington, and Jefferson, 6-0, Gl. Young and - and -Rolleneyer Phil Baer Tantor _ghis Hestreand Jane Hester Jackie Steele Nitro DePaul Welden Cabell Bays Kessel Meek Mary Burner Meukles Robinson Morrison d. DePaulo Beckles Beys Walker Maurice Maser Ao Woodruff Abrams John_ Williams Pi Gallagher Kenny Schulte Whitlock G. Ragland Davey Prombellers D. Holmes Wilt Ged Ps Rummel Chartestor Michaux Bill Ripley Cheries ‘Pace Blaine Doll D. Dobbs Anderson Jos Jefferds Meter Pugh Seers Willem Gallagher Jin Payne Santrock D. Ragland Plumhelter Doll Wader Jeepy Jan Michaux South Charles Ware A. Lee Tallman Buttn A. Meek Ewing Bee Holmes Paull d. Duite Bottchelle Hudgins

Brown Puts Title On Line Tonight

Lightweight champion Joe Brown fights Orlando Zulueta tomorrow night at the Denver Coliseum for the title under six ounce gloves after the Colorado commission waived eight ounce mittens. ABC will televise and radio the bout. gate projected at $30,000 with about 5,000 in attendance. Zulueta relies on skill to counter Brown power as the Cuban aims for the crown in a rare Colorado championship match.

Denver Joe Brown Cuba Orlando Zulueta Colorado State Athletic Commission ABC Brown Houston Tex Zulueta Hymie Wallman Joe Dupler Dupler Colorado Ted Lewis Johnny Tillman

Yankees uncertain about reimbursement of league fines

New York Yankees say they will not reimburse three players for league fines until coowner Dan Topping talks with league President Will Harridge. Ditmar and Slaughter have partially paid or mailed checks, while Billy Martin was traded to Kansas City. two White Sox players were also fined. Harridge denied threatening a $5,000 penalty and cited a rule against reimbursing players.

New York New York Yankees Dan Topping Will Harridge Yankee Stadium Chicago Art Ditmar Enos Slaughter Yankee Billy Martin Kansas City Athletics Martin Chicago White Sox Larry Doby Walt Drapo Harvidge New York World-Telegram Sun Harridge Washington Comiskey Park Doby Ditmar Topping Yanks Sox

Singleton and Rugeley Win Edgewood Low Net Event

Mrs. Robert Singleton and Mrs. E W Rugeley won a low net blind partner tournament yesterday at Edgewood Country Club with 23 ladies participating. They posted a combined low gross of 51, a 13 handicap, and a 38 net. Second were Mrs. Howard Ball and Mrs. Buckner Clay with 49 gross, 10 handicap, and 39 net. Third were Mrs. O W Van Petten and Mrs. J S Conley.

Robert ‘Singleton E.W. Rugeley Edgewood Country Club Singleton Rugeley Howard Ball Buckner Clay O. W. van Petten J. S. Conley

Ibbotson Withdraws From Dublin Mile

Derek Ibbotson the second-fastest miler in the world withdrew from a one mile race in Dublin on Monday. The field included Ron Delany of Ireland and Brian Hewson of Britain, with Ibbotson coming off a 3:38.4 mile last Saturday.

London Derek Ibbotson Dublin Ibbotson Ron Delany Ireland Brian, Hewson Britain

McMillan Edges Dark in NL All Star Voting Lead

Roy McMillan of Cincinnati holds a slim 44 vote edge over Alvin Dark of St. Louis in the National League shortstop fan voting. McMillan has 10,282 votes to Dark's 10,238. Voting totals include Musial leading at first base and strong shows for Mathews Hoak and Schoendienst in other infield races. The All-Star Game is set for July 9 in St. Louis.

New York Roy McMillan Cincinnati Alvin Dark St. Louis McMillan Dark Ford Frick Stan Musial Cardinal Gil Hodges Brooklyn Ed Mathews Milwaukee Don Hoak Red Schoendienst Braves Johnny Temple Redlegs Willie Mays New York Giants Frank Robinson Henry Aaron Ed Bailey Roy Campanella Stan Musiat J. Louie Joe Adeotk Johnny Templa Cincinn Junior Gulisrs Louis Rd Mathe Cox Hoax the Barks Chicago Willie Jones Philadelphia Cincinnai Alvin Derk St. Lo Johnny Logan Pittstured Lett Flelé Wally Alcon Willie Mi Duke Snjder Brooklyn Bell Renffeld—Henry Aaron Qing Cimoll Carl Furtilo D Bailey Roy Campanetis Hypo'tyn Lapaia Matt. Lous

Harless and Brawley Tie City-Wide Golf Medalist Title

Defending champion Kenny Harless and former winner Andy Brawley tied for medalist honors in the 26th annual Gazette City-Wide golf tournament at Meadowbrook Recreation Club. Each posted rounds of 71 and 67 with a 7 in the final 18-hole qualifying. Match play begins today with 63 entrants and continues through Sunday for the final 36-hole championship.

Skip Johnson the Gazette Kenny Harless Andy Brawley Meadowbrook Recreation Club Brawley Harless Ed Hanna Roy Bulzzard Jim Chatfield Bob Johnson Charles Scerberry Herb Britt Elmer

Nats Official Criticizes Baseball System Before Congress

C Leo De Orsey Washington Senators director pledged frank testimony to the House anti trust subcommittee on major league structure farm system and player reserve rules He urged merger of leagues reform and stronger minor league protections while noting pension gaps and the reserve clause risks for players.

Washington Leo de Orsey Washington Senators Congress de Orsey Senators HOUSE Anti-Trust Subcommittee Ford Frick Warren C. Giles Will Harridge Frick de Orrey

US Russia track meet series scrapped in 194? decision

The Amateur Athletic Union dropped plans for a US Russia track meet series. Reasons include Russia’s refusal to share travel costs and to allow entry under US immigration laws. The first home leg was to be in Moscow July 12-14 with a 70 man US squad.

New York Amateur Athletic Union Today United States Russia AAU Dan Ferris U.S Moscow

Birdie Tebbetts Warns Reds of Changes After Slump

Cincinnati manager Birdie Tebbetts blasted the Reds for sloppy play after a 7-2 loss to Brooklyn rookie Danny McDevitt. He warned of many changes if hitting did not improve as Cincinnati had dropped 11 of 15. Tebbetts dismissed McDevitt, saying he had nothing, despite seven hits. Also reported, Dana Smith and Mrs. Henry Tallman won the Edgewood Country Club mixed doubles, defeating Dr. John Lutz and Mrs. H. P. McJunkin 8-6 in a 14-pair event.

Cincinnati Redlegs Danny McDevitt Reds Brooklyn Dodgers McDevitt St. Paul Cincinnati Birdie Tebbetts Birdie Tebbetts Redlegs

City-Wide Pairings Feature Late Afternoon Matches

A crowded schedule lists numerous 4:00 to 5:55 pm showdowns with players such as Jackaine, Ray, Roy Blizzard, Russell Ballerrits, Tom Bickencop, and Ed Hanne. Matches include majors like George Hamiten versus Mac Montague and Gordon Murray against Gut Christo.

Crae Ae George Hamiten Mac Montague Gorfon Murray Gut Christo Orresgrirer Erna Snodgrass Tee Anveon Arie Bon Harry Guyer Eddie Gordon Corto Chatfield Curley Seers Pritt Borris Dee Ae Renny Fares Tom Nichols

Stanford QB Appeals Penalty for Cheating

Palo Alto Calif June 180 Parents of Stanford football star John Brodie confer with the dean but no change in status was announced. The school said Brodie failed a course Development of the Motion Picture due to an accusation of cheating in the final exam. Brodie who in 1956 led the motion's collegiate gridiron in passing and total offense says he has appealed the cheating penalty.

Palo Alto Calif Stanford John Brodie Brodie

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