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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1957
Page
20
Shortstop John McNabb powered Trivillian's to a 20-2 Southern League victory over Reb Paillig's at Horace Mapa. He blasted two bases loaded homers in the same inning driving in eight runs in a single frame to highlight the local Little League showcase.
Peachy Kellmeyer of Charleston Virginia won three fourth round matches across girl’s divisions at the Western Tennis Tournament in Pittsburgh on June 19. She defeated Katie Hammond 6 2 6 1 in the 18 and under group, beat Love Ewing 6 1 6 0 in the 14 and under bracket, and shut out Christine Mitchell 6 0 6 0 in the 13 and under class. The tournament continues tomorrow.
Charleston hosts the State Junior Tennis Tournament finals at the Charleston Tennis Club. Mimi Knight leads Charleston in the junior girls division after defeating Loretta Bays to reach the final against Nancy Thorne. Karl Kellmeyer dispatches Charleston’s last boy contender while an all Wheeling final centers on James Pearson and Myron Gessner.
George Mikan, pro basketball’s former scoring king, was named Laker coach in Minneapolis. Johnny Kundla becomes general manager, replacing him, with no salary details disclosed. Mikan notes his reduced pay compared to his peak as a player. Althea Gibson visits London amid Wimbledon buildup after Beckenham fall.
Detroit Tigers announce minor league signings pitcher Jim Raugh from Rosemont Pennsylvania and shortstop Gary Lyon to Birmingham Alabama farm team in Class AA Southern Asia. Raugh posted a 25 11 pitching record.
Boston, June 19. Sullivan pitched the Red Sox to a 6-0 win over injury plagued Cleveland as Piersall and White homered. Roger Maris left the game after a freak eighth inning injury, with team injuries depleting Indians' catching.
Defending champion Kenny Harless scraped by 1 up over 19-year-old Tom Nichols in a tense opening match at Meadowbrook Recreation Club. Nichols birdied Nos 13 and 14 to square the match, but Harless sealed the win with a five-foot birdie at the 18th. Other favorites were upset as Curley Stone defeated Jim Chatfield, and Billy Larch beat Elmer Zimmerman.
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