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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1955

Page

7

Noren's 10th inning homer sinks Indians in 2-1 win

Irv Noren cracked a one out homer in the 10th to lift the Yankees past Cleveland 2-1 after Yanks tied on Berra's seventh inning blast. Mike Garcia allowed 10 hits over nine, with Jim Konstanty winning in relief for New York. The game, delayed by rain, drew 47,077 fans as New York maintained a two game edge on Chicago.

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Redlegs top Phillies as Kluszewski belts three run homer

Cincinnati blanked Philadelphia 8-0 in the nightcap behind Joe Nuxhall's four hits and three Cincinnati homers, led by Ted Kluszewski with a three run blast. The Phillies had won the opener 8-6 on Roy Smalley's three run homer before Cincinnati opened scoring with Smoky Burgess and Wally Post homers. Nuxhall earned his seventh win, his second straight shutout, as Cincinnati improved in the doubleheader.

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Elkview Baseball Seeks Saturday Sunday Games

The Elkview baseball team wants to schedule games for coming Saturdays and Sundays. Teams interested should call Bob Huffman at WO 51 608.

Elkview Bob Huffman

NCAA Tennis Finals Slated at UNC in June

CHAPEL HILL N C June 24 Jose Aguero of Tulane and Bill Quillian of Washington reached the singles finals of the 1st National Collegiate championships. USC, already the team champion, saw two players fall in the semifinals as Aguero won 6 0 6 4 over Grigry and Quillian defeated Pancho Contreras 6 4 6 3 6 0 6 1 in steamy heat. Aguero, named to Brazil’s Davis Cup team, extended his winning streak to 30 matches this year.

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Chisox win 3-2 after tense ninth vs Red Sox

Chicago survives a wild ninth to beat Boston 3-2 behind Nellie Fox's seventh inning RBI. Grady Hatton and Jim Piersall contributed late plays as Ted Lepcio struck out with two on to end the threat, while Kluszewski belted his seventh inning homer in the second to pace Chicago.

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National League and American League scoreboard notes

Baseball results show Shickan and Cincinnati dominating with large wins, while Milwaukee and Chicago stumble. Detroit and Kansas City post wins in the American League as Baltimore and Boston fare modestly, amid a flood of erratic, garbled team names and matchups.

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Giammalva Prominent Players Set for Charleston Exhibition

Sammy Giammalva of Texas, top seed from Chapel Hill, will headline a Charleston Tennis Club exhibition with Jack Frost of Stanford, Dick Doss of UCLA, and John Been of Houston. Doss to meet Been in singles, Giammalva to face Frost, doubles pairing Giammalva Been against Frost Doss.

Sammy Giammalva University of Texas Southwestern Chapel Hill N. C Charleston Tennis Club South Hills Jack Frost Stanford Dick Doss UCLA John Been University of Houston P. m. Doss Been Giammalva Frost Glammalva Doss

Skyline stock car race slated at mountain track Sunday

Stock car drivers from five states will race at Skyline Raceway near Charleston, WV, for a 11,000 weekly purse the largest in the state. The event features 110 laps with time trials at 1 p.m. and racing at 2:30 p.m. Notable entrants include Chet Moody Don Stull Jr Bud Shaddock Johnny Patterson Mark Burnfield Clifford Monk Bill Sinnett Gene Comstock and Gene Waggoner. USA Boxing news reports Filipino Danny Kidd wins Orient flyweight title in Osaka over Hitoshi Misako in 12 rounds. Kidd earns split decision showing strong form.

Skyline Raceway West Virginia Charleston Piedmont Road Chet Osaka Japan Danny Kidd Philippines Hitoshi Misako Kidd

Athletics Top Orioles 2-0 in Baltimore Victory

Kansas City pushed two runs in the fifth on Enos Slaughter infield RBI and Filmer Val triple to beat the Orioles 2 0 in Baltimore. Portocarrero earned his second win, allowing two hits before Gorman finished. Rogovin took the loss, his seventh against one win, with Ray Moore holding the A’s hitless after six. It was Baltimore's 14th shutout of the season and their fifth straight loss.

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Tribe Lets Gray Go Brings Up Altobelli

Cleveland June 21 Ted Gray, a right handed pitcher attempting a Cleveland Indians comeback, was released to clear space for rookie first baseman Joe Altobelli recalled from Indianapolis. Gray had signed after leaving the Chicago White Sox to start the 1953 season.

Cleveland Ted Gray Cleveland Indians Joe Altobelli Tribe Indianapolis Chicago White Sox

Morrow Wins 100 Yard Dash at AAU Championships

Sprinter Bobby Morrow of Abilene Christian College won the National AAU 100 yard dash in 9.5 seconds after heats of 9.7, overtaking Dean Smith and Red Richard in the final. Wes Santee also ran a strong mile, finishing fourth in 4:11.5 as rivals contended for the national title in Boulder.

Boulder Colo Bobby Morrow Abilene Tex Christian College Morrow Dean Smith Red Richard Smith Richard Santee Wes Santee Sman Jim Elder University of Wyoming Elder Santeev Fred Dwyer Army Bobby Seman Los Angeles Athletic Club

Association Standings From Friday's Results

Charleston 6 St. Paul 5. Minneapolis 6 Toledo 3. Indianapolis 4 Denver 4 after 7 innings. Louisville at Omaha postponed due to wet grounds.

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Saturday Schedule Hararat on at St Paul

Raced planned for Saturday lists Hararat on at St Paul at 9 15 am and features relays in Minneapolis Louisville at Omaha Indianapolis at Denver with matchups across venues and times.

Hararaton St. Paul Reledn Minneapolis Louisville Omaha Indianapolis Denver

Braves Down Dodgers 7 2 With Three Homers

Milwaukee, June 24. The Braves defeated the first-place Dodgers 7-2 at Milwaukee County Stadium aided by three homers off Carl Erskine led by Eddie Mathews 116th and Hank Aaron 12th blasts. Lew Burdette pitched a complete game for his fifth win as Del Crandall and Mathews contributed key long balls.

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Maxwell Takes Western Open Lead In Second Round

Young Billy Maxwell of Odessa Texas fired 34 39 67 to surge to the 36 hole lead at the Western Open in Portland Ore with a 137 total. Bob Rosburg Mike Souchak and Sammy Snead trailed by five strokes while Arnold Palmer Marty Furgol and Donald Whitt were tied at 142. Palmer posted a 66 the best round of the tournament.

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Fillies and Mares Entered in New Castle Handicap

Sixteen fillies and mares are entered for the 16th running of the $25,000 added New Castle Handicap at Delaware Park. The race offers a $31,000 winner from a $40,200 purse. High Voltage, the Delaware Oaks winner, is not entered but may target the $100,000 Delaware Handicap next week.

Stanton Del Ware Park New Castle High Voltage

Omaha Gets Hurler From Parent Cards

St Louis Cardinals announce sale of right handed pitcher Bob Tiefrnayer to their Omaha farm club. Tiefrnayer carries a 1-4 record and appeared in 38 games for the Cardinals this year.

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U S Doubles Cup Wins at Wimbledon

At Wimbledon June 24 American Vic Seixas and Tony Trabert advanced to the third round in doubles. Despite Seixas shoulder strain, they outplayed Britain’s Pickard and Wilson 6-1 6-1 6-1. Spectator Bill Talbert watched as Seixas hoped to stay in doubles for Davis Cup plans.

Wimbledon Sterling Slappey England Vic Seixas Seixas Tony Trabert Tanate Pasenamant Aurel Rcabe Tony Pickard Bobby Wilson Bill i Talbert Philadelphia Cincinnati Australia Vic Talbert Lew Hoad Rex

Martinez Gets Easy Decision

Vince Martinez of Paterson New Jersey used his familiar hit and run style to defeat Chico Varona in Syracuse by unanimous decision. The first outing after his guild grounding showed a six month layoff had little effect as Martinez pressed the fight with a sharp left jab and toe to toe exchanges late. Judges scored 8-1-1 7-2-1 and 7-3-0 with AP listing 7-3-0.

Syracuse N.Y Vince Martinez Paterson N.J Chico Varona Varona Martinez Boxing Managers Guild

Raffensberger Joins Class B Club As Player Coach

Baltimore signs 37 year old former major league pitcher Ken Raffensberger to coach and play for his native York in the Class B Piedmont League. Raffensberger was released by Havana and is seeking work.

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