Pitt Plays Tough Schedule Claim Sparks Beano Challenge
A. L. Hardman notes Pitt's postwar football schedule, citing four appearances versus No. 1 teams and annual bowls since 1955 under John Michelosen. Also highlights Carbide Night at Watt Powell Park with prizes and a zeroing in on Dock Goss’s 435 yard golf drive near Knoxville amid nostalgic sports chatter.
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H. Beano
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Pitt
Beano
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Penn State
Miami
Florida
Syracuse
UCLA
Knoxville
Tenn
Dock Goss
Montague
Whittle Springs Golf Club
Sam Snead
Snead
George Bayer
Carpenter Wins Kanawha Valley Women's Amateur Golf Title
Nel Carpenter defeated Helen Tattersall 7 and 6 at Edgewood to claim the Kanawha Valley Women’s Amateur Golf Tournament crown. Carpenter led early, then pulled away with back-to-back birdies and a long final putt, sealing the win on No. 12. Ruby Huffman and Lorena VandeLinde also reached the first flight finals, with Huffman prevailing 2 and 4.
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Helen Tattersall
Edgewood
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Mrs Tattersall
Mrs. Tattersall
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Ruby Huffman
Lorena VandeLinde
Mrs. Huffman
Toni Clay
Bertha Harter
Betty Dean
Judy Alexander
Ann’ Sonley
Priscilla Payne
Lucy Crichton
Sis Thayers
E. Shinn
Laver Dominates McKinley In Wimbledon Preview
In London AP report Rod Laver defeats Chuck McKinley fractures his form, delivering a masterful display as Caldwell struggles. Laver’s backhand scream and service breaks tilt the curtain-raiser for Wimbledon while Emerson, Darman, Bueno, and Cawthorn push toward semis in a busy day of play.
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Monwell
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Rebello
U.S
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Margaret Durham
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Joseph
Ore
Marthe
Garet Warner
Wilmington
Del
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Rochester's Thomas suspended from minor leagues
Rochester catcher Valmy Thomas of Rochester was placed on indefinite suspension by National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues president George Trautman for allegedly assaulting International League umpire Lopat during a June 16 game. The case involved a confrontation after Thomas hit a foul ball and an on-field dispute with umpire Lopat, with further remarks about a potential pro tour and previous suspensions cited.
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Whittle Spring
Dodgers pay $100,000 bonus for new Bob Feller
New York report says Los Angeles Dodgers outbid 19 major league clubs to sign Paul Speckenbach, a 6 foot 2 right hander from St. Francis Prep, hailed as the "new Bob Feller." Scout Rudy Rufer cited a price of about $100,000 and predicted he will pitch in the majors in three years. Speckenbach noted for a blazing fastball and big front leg kick, with a promising curve.
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Smith's Big Bat Sparks Henson Over Danville 11 3
Jerry Smith had three hits to lead Henson Co. to an 11-3 victory over Danville in Kana swha Valley Baseball League action. Henson faces Beckley tonight. Danville players included Tawney with a 2 for 3 and Cooper 2-4.
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Henson Co
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Marmel
Henson
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Seissen
Alfard Ashby
Kuhl
Jerry Tawney
Cleve Cooper
Buddy Kearns
Brawley Post 20 Defeats Dunbar 3-2 in Pitchers Duel
Charleston’s John Brawley Post 2 pushed across a seventh inning run to beat Dunbar 3-2 at Walt Powell Park. Pierson pitched well for Dunbar and Adkins for Charleston, with the tie-breaking run scoring in the seventh.
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Walker Aghia Ane
Osborne Leeding
Mert Gvborne
Wests
1,700 Mile Canoe Journey Continues to New Orleans
Four youths from Lynchburg Virginia leave Charleston to continue a 1,700 mile canoe trek toward New Orleans. John Withrow, 24, a teacher, leads with Bill Callahan Speck Ayres and Steve Mickle. Withrow will exit in Huntington after two weeks to attend a wedding. The other three push on, planning to arrive in New Orleans by mid August. They travel in two canoes using improvised shelters at night and rely on dried foods for meals. They enjoyed kindness along the route and a detour to Bluestone Dam reduced rough water paddling by about 60 miles.
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