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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1956
Page
8
The Gazette sports editor A. L. Hardman weighs recent games and player form, offering sharp insights, team trends, and regional athletics focus. He analyzes standout performers, coaching decisions, and upcoming matchups shaping the season.
Marvin Throneberry of Denver leads the American Association in home runs yet has only two off Charleston pitching. Two critical blasts, both with two on, powered 3-2 and 8-8 wins. Also notes All-Star voting, Reds absence from NL first team, Waner coaching Mary Wichita Braves, Dark and pennant chatter, and other sports items.
Inglewood Handicap at Je j ece Park features Rex Elisworth's Swaps chasing weighty rivals after a world mile record. Fabius tops the Ohio Derby field at Thistle Down with 124 pounds. Belmont's Stymie Handicap draws 10 older horses as Fisherman seeks another Suffolk Downs victory. Swaps and several others carry heavy expectations as major stakes attract top names across the circuit.
Art Hall, a 19 year old from Oklahoma A&M, defeated defending Trans Miss champion Jim Jackson of St. Louis 1 up in the quarterfinals. Hall sealed victory with an eagle on the 1st hole following a 25 mph wind and a dramatic 45 foot putt after a two on the 102 yard hole. Jackson had a14 match winning streak and titles in 1954 and 1955, but failed to birdie and trailed early before halving the first two holes and losing the rest. The match was played at Oklahoma City Country Club in near 109 degree heat and firm winds.
Gordon Pirie of England tied the world record for 3000 meters with a 7 minutes 35.6 seconds win in Trondheim Norway on June 22. Poland's J Chromik finished second in 7 minutes 56.4 seconds as Pirie matched Sander Tharos's May 14 1953 mark.
Associated Press reports prospects for fishing this weekend are limited. Eastern Panhandle shows better chances, while Pendleton and other counties report rising, muddy or slightly colored waters. Fair fishing possible in Monongalia Preston Randolph and Webster counties as Bluestone Reservoir has milky conditions.
Milam struck out 11 as Barcer and Maxwell totaled 10 Ks for Supply and Sash. Lions beat Tie & Lions 126 903 with Barcer, Maxell, and Cadd contributing. Leading hitters include Crawford and Millers Merrist with 3 hits. Cadd and Hacket homered for the Institute. Standings show Supply 4 Bash 4 Millers 2 Lions 3. Tonight’s games: Supply & Gash vs Institute, Lions vs Millers.
Bill Casper of Chulay Vista California surged to the halfway lead in the Philadelphia Daily News Open Golf Tournament with a 36 hole total of 133 after a 67 on the Cobbs Creek course. An eagle two and birdies offset four bogies as he holds a two stroke edge over rivals including Dick, Fetchin, Bad Holscher, Hebert and Gay Brewer.
American Althea Gibson and Britain’s Angela Buxton defeated Angela Mortimer and Ann Shilcock 4-5 6-2 6-0 to reach the London Tennis Tournament women’s doubles final at Queen’s Club. They upset the second seeds and will face the top-seeded Louise Broveh and Shirley Fry in the final.
City Tennis Tournament at Edgewood Country Club schedules finals today in men and women singles. Hugh Thompson faces Dave Hubinger at 2 30 p m and Peachy Kellmeyer meets Laura Fuchs at 1 p m. Thompson defends title, while Kellmeyer seeks another crown after yesterday semi finals.
Entry deadline for the Boys and Girls State Tennis Tournament is 5 p m today at the Charleston Tennis Club. A record field is expected with championships Friday. Two divisions for boys and girls under 18 and under 15. Fees 2 dollars per singles player 2 50 dollars per doubles team. Tournament Director Mrs Welter said the Charleston Tennis Club would furnish balls.
Atlanta June 22 The Southeastern Conference placed the University of Florida on probation for violating rules on aid to football players. The NCAA had already given Florida a two year probation for the same infractions. The SEC action, announced by Commissioner Bernie Moore after an executive committee meeting, keeps existing penalties intact and allows all Florida teams to continue regular schedules. Moore cited outside agencies paying athletes travel expenses during residence at Florida. alumni may pay travel for prospective students, but not for current students. Bob Woodruff said the action reflects an honest mistake by Florida’s officials and coaches.
In the 25th annual Gazette City-Wide golf tournament, veterans Elmer Harless and Bill Holder advance to today's 36-hole final after tense semifinals. Holder overcame a two-hole deficit to edge Bob Johnson 3 and 2, while Harless dominated Dick Zimmerman 5 and 4. The final tees off with 18 holes at 10:15 a.m. and the second round at 2:15 p.m.
Ben Hogan carded a 74 after a seven on the final hole of a practice round at Wentworth as part of the Canada Cup tuneup. Sam Snead fired a 70 beside Hogan in the international event, with about 20 000 spectators expected for day one. Hogan, 41, competes with Snead while Australia’s Peter Thomson and England’s contingent watch.
The Charleston Senators postponed tonight’s opener due to heavy rain and will play a doubleheader Sunday starting at 1 30 p.m. The Bears will start Jim Bunning against George Maier in tonight’s game with a crowded list of injuries on both sides. Don Eggert, Ron Samford, Reno Bertoia, Hal Wondeshick and others are sidelined, while Woodie is nearing a return.
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