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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1954

Page

17

Roberts Right Stops Chicago On Six-Hitter

Robin Roberts struck out eleven and held Chicago to six hits in a 4-1 Phillies win over the Cubs. Smoky Burgess delivered a key eighth inning double scoring Del Ennis and Gran Hamner, after Hank Sauer homered for Chicago. Paul Minner took the loss for the Cubs. Roberts improved to 9-7 with a strong seven innings plus relief.

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Shantz May Be Out Remainder of Season

Philadelphia Athletics left hander Bobby Shantz may miss the rest of the season after doctors diagnosed a pulled tendon behind his left shoulder. He must rest at least three weeks and may quit pitching for the year if pain returns, impacting Eddie Joost’s reshuffled A’s lineup.

Philadelphia Bobby Shantz Philadelphia Athletics Shantz Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore George T. Bennett Washington Bob Porterfield Bobby The A’s Eddie Joost

Grimm on Diet for Ulcer Halts Braves Manager

New York June 22 Charlie Grimm manager of the Milwaukee Braves was placed on a rigid diet for three or four weeks after doctors revealed a small ulcer. The ulcer was reported not serious.

Hawks Coach Bowman Resigns for Morris Harvey College

Beckley June 22 Frank Bowman Beckley College basketball coach for two years resigns to take an athletic promotion and publicity post with Morris Harvey College Charleston He will also complete his bachelor's degree Bowman's teams went 22-30 in two seasons including a 14-14 record and semifinal state conference run at Buckhannon

Beckley Frank Bowman Beckley College Morris Harvey College Charleston Bowman Blue Hawks Buckhannon

Sacrifice Fly Rule Boosts Hodges Batting and Others

Brooklyn star Gil Hodges leads the league with eight sacrifice flies and a .309 average after the rule restoring fly ball RBI credit. The Associated Press found batting averages rose this season due to the rule, with Cy Rosen, Dave Philley and others gaining significantly. Mantle Boone and Kiner did not benefit.

York Brooklyn Gil Hodges Hodges Associated Press AL Rosen Dave Philley Indians Rosen Philley Red Schoendierst Frank House Tigers Jackie Jensen Red Sox Mickey Mantle Yankees Ray Boones Ralph Kiner Cubs Ie Rile

Boxer's X rays Taken After Toledo Defeat

In New York on June 22 CT scans were performed on the left hand of welterweight Joe Miceli who lost to Pat Lowry Saturday in Toledo Ohio. Doctors had not yet released the X ray results.

Miceli New York Joe Miceli Pat Lowry Toledo Ohio

Irvin delivers pinch hit to edge Braves in ninth

Monte Irvin broke 0-for-26 skid with two outs in the ninth inning, singling home the tying run and scoring the winner as the New York Giants beat the Milwaukee Braves 3 2. Willie Mays homered for New York, while Henry Aaron homered for Milwaukee.

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National League results and upcoming games recap

Tuesday night scores include Cincinnati 14 Brooklyn 1 and Chicago 1 3 Milwaukee 2. Wednesday schedule features Brooklyn at Philadelphia and Chicago at Pittsburgh with notable pitchers listed. American League shows Washington Chicago New York Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland Boston Baltimore matchups and pitchers noted for key clashes.

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Indians edge Senators as Rodemeyer stymies attack

In Indianapolis the Indians beat the Senators 3 to 2 to stretch their league lead to eight games. Howie Rodemeyer allowed only three hits and two runners to reach second before Ted Wilks closed out the win. Bill Killinger homered for the Senators, but Indianapolis’ offense answered with timely hits to preserve the victory. Eddie Mathews Sr. died in Santa Barbara after a long illness, with Eddie and his mother at his bedside.

Ndianapolis Charlester Senators Indians Indianapolis Howie Rodemeyer Tribe Bill Killinger Johnny Kropf Kropf Rodemeyer Sam Hairston Killinger Ted Wilks al Ware Alex Garbowski Bill Pope Pope Joe Becker Bob Hazle Joe Altobellis Harry Simpson Rocky Colavito Bill Harrell Joe Torpey Ava Cub Joe Ginsberg Snider Bklyn Hunter Wesro Jablonski Kinery Gat Hya ‘ i Ginsberg Owen Friend Schoendienst I Sauer Houges Bkiyn Hedees Ware Gordon Golds Charleston Mingo Gnidsberry Stephens Balt Busby Lasser If iMinger Huirstoh Baim Chi Quinnigan Patt Rosen Oweke TS Rosen Mantle Fain Chi Q Zernial Oscar Morbae L. A Pape Indianafolis Hazle Kirst Gable Altovelli Richmond Bimpson Cf Rochester Peveteeese Ee Malmberg Fine Mechinger Zeiser Ojdoimson Luna Jacobs Blaylock Colavito Harrell Burbrink Riggan Glusberg Kad Erland Sigichmond Sig Yoo Prentice Rochester Ese Tyegan Lel Gems I Fee Ebenionl Epperiey Tabachecki Faszhols Jordan Syracuse Montreal Andianapolis Ae—Ware RBI Simpson Friend Killinger Altonelli Gings Owens Lovenguth Harley Berg Friend Pren- Loynett Coleman Lehman Cox Kes Kropt Rode Buffalo Havana Rodemoyer Ottawa Peprosse Carney Melton Harris Snitchem Guerre Ditmar Watlington

King and Lloyd to Lead Basketball Clinic Tonight

George King and Earl Lloyd of the Syracuse Nationals will give a basketball clinic at Bigley playground this evening at 5:45 p.m. The session will cover fundamentals and include a demonstration by the players.

American Association Tuesday Results Digest

Baseball results from Tuesday show Indianapolis 3 Charleston 2, Kansas City 6 Columbus 5, St. Paul 5 Toledo 2, Minneapolis 12 Louisville 5. Local clubs tally wins and losses across the circuit.

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Chisox Stop Senators as Trucks Wins Pitching Key

Chicago White Sox climb toward the Indians with Virgil Trucks earning his 10th win in a 7-5 victory over Washington. Cargiss, Pesky, Fox and Busby produced offense while Kell, Rivera and Vernon contributed for Washington in a sunlit, tightly contested game.

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Center Tournament Winners Named for Jaycees Event

Center Tennis Club results crown Stefan Young in boys singles and the team of Young Kellmeyer Loder Hudgins in boys doubles. Clarkson Spessard win junior singles, with Young Kellmeyer securing junior doubles. Winners represent Charleston at the Mid Atlantic district tournament in Washington D C July 9-10.

Charles Warner Lavent Mid-Atlantic Nets Dourney Young Kellmeyer Clarkson Chamber of Commerce Spessard Charleston Jaycees Washington, D. C Huntington Charleston Tennis Club Charleston Jaycees Stefan Young Freddy Kallmeyer Jr Virginia Maryland District of Columbia West Virginia

Gals Sweep Round in N S tennis event with Americans strong

In a page one tennis roundup from New Jersey, American players lead early round wins. Mrs Levine and others from Chicago Newtonville Boston and Reno beat foreign challengers while Miss Hubbell Kimbrell and Miss Bradley also triumph. In men doubles Seixas Trabert beat Kemp Mohadi and Mulloy Patty win over Lester Thorn.

N.S. Gals Ange N. J Josefa de Riba Spain Dorothy Levine Chicago U. S Baba Lewis Newtonvile Mass Katherine Hubbell Boston Barbara Kimbrell Los Angeles Barbara Bradley Reno Nev Levine R. B.wilson England N Lewis U.S J. A. Quelch Miss Hubbell Kay Stott Miss Kimbrell Rosemary Walsh Miss Bradley Jean Petchnell Mary Morris Pasadena Calif Julius Heldman New York Pat Harrison Miss Morris Vic Seixas Philadelphia Tony Trabert Cincinnati America Ireland C. A. Kemp Iran M. F. Mohtadi Gardnar Mulloy Coral Gables Herb Flam andArt Larsen San Leandro Jean Borotra France Andy Paton Ann Arbor Mich Austtralia Lewis Head Ken Rosewall Philippe iWasher Jackie Brichant Tex Hartwig Mervyn Rose Italy Orlando Sirala G. Clerici

Oklahoma Net Ace Land Suspended Over Age

Gene Land of Oklahoma City a top ranked college player is suspended for playing as a junior while over age. D Reed Campbell president of the association says he was asked by the USLTA to investigate after receiving Land's birth certificate showing he was 19 last year when he played as a junior.

Kansas City Gene Land Oklahoma City Missouri Valley Tennis Aqsn D. Reed Campbell U. S. Lawn Tennis Assn Campbell USLTA Land

Boxing Show in Worcester Called Off by Extreme Ring Heat

A Worcester boxing card led by a lightweight bout between George Araujo and Braxton Reed was halted due to ring temperature above 108 degrees with lights on. Araujo is later slated for an outdoor date with Tony DeMarco at Fenway Park on July 12.

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Three Minute Flower Arrangements in July Better Homes & Gardens

A short promotional note about creating attractive flower displays using a few blooms and leaves with table accessories. It highlights a July piece in Better Homes & Gardens that teaches quick three minute arrangements to brighten homes on hot summer days and mentions availability where magazines are sold.

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