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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1954

Page

2

Harshman Shuts Out Senators as White Sox Sweep Doubleheader

White Sox lefty Jack Harshman delivered a seven hit shutout in a key win over the Senators helping Chicago sweep a doubleheader 5-3 and 6-0. The victory, part of a five game streak, followed strong outings by Consuegra and timely homers by Minnie Minoso and Jim Rivera as Chicago padded its lead in the American League race. The Indians also swept Philadelphia to stay eight games back, with Feller earning his 251st win.

Jack Harshman Ed Lopat White Sox Paul Richards Richards Harshman Nashville Billy Pierce Mike Fornieles Senators Chicago Sandy Consuegra Minnie Minoso Jim Rivera Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Bob Feller Arnold Portocarrero Indians Dave Philley George Strickland Bill Glynn Jim Hegan Art Houtteman Bob Hoper Hal Newhouser Bob Lemon Don Messi Larry Doby Houtteman Cleveland Yankees Milwaukee Pittsburgh Jim Wilson Phillies

Yesterday's Baseball Results Summary

Baseball results from Chicago, Cleveland, and Baltimore games feature wins by Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and Milwaukee. Key pitchers include Feller, Hooper, Houtteman, Consuegra, and Harshman. notable scores show consistent late-inning offense and mixed outcomes across leagues with multiple doubleheaders noted.

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Marshall Sets Lights On New Yaletide Crown

Fayetteville hosts inaugural holiday college basketball tournament with Virginia, Washington & Lee, Carnegie Tech competing December 29 and 30. Buzz Wilkinson of Pineville, Virginia, a high scorer, is expected to return, fueling hopes for Marshall.

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Senators Boss Denies He Is Peddling Team

Charleston owner Denny Menendez says he is not trying to peddle the Senators but would listen to fair offers. He notes an outside party has made an offer but he has not been approached by a Charleston group and would sell at a fair price. The club, brought to the city from Toledo in 1952, remains unsold.

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Sunday results from American Association games

Charleston defeated Kansas City 3 to 2 while Indianapolis won 9 to 4 over Columbus. St Paul edged Toledo 5 to 4, Minneapolis beat Louisville 2 to 8. Monday matchups include Indianapolis at Charleston, Minneapolis at Toledo, St Paul at Louisville, and Kansas City at Columbus.

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Merchants Hand Cup Club a 13-0 Softball Win

The Merchants crushed the Cup Club 13 to 0 behind a complete game no hitter by Cleavenger. The victory lifts the Merchants to second place in City Softball League while the Cup Club drops to third. Box scores show Cue Club 4, Merchants 13 with Wheatley and Rosier on Cue Club and Cleavenger and Dadisman for Merchants. B&O Shops beat Industrial School 10-3 in another league game.

Merchants Cleavenger B&o Shops Industrial School Cue Club Wheatley and Rosier Dadisman Cleavlenger Wheatley B &O B&o E. Behan C. Norris Wolfe F. Behan

Patty Berg Wins Triangle Round Robin Title With 72

Patty Berg, the dean of women's golf, captured the Triangle Round Robin tournament in Hot Springs Virginia finishing with a two under par 72 and a plus 73 points to win $1,500. Betty Jameson of San Antonio, Texas, finished second with plus 23 points earning $1,000.

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Williams Sidelines Red Sox for Doubleheader

Ted Williams, the Red Sox slugger, is expected to miss today’s doubleheader with a heavy cold. Pitcher Sid Hudson is also out of uniform due to a head cold.

Boston Ted Williams Red Sox Sid Hucson

Holiday Dates For WVU Cagers Are Announced

West Virginia University accepts an invitation to the Birmingham Classic on December 17-18 in Birmingham Alabama joining Alabama Texas and Wake Forest. Ten days later WVU will compete in the eight team Dixier Classic in Raleigh North Carolina with North Carolina State Southern California Minnesota Duke North Carolina Cornell and Wake Forest.

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Mangrum Wins Western Open In Sudden-Death Finish

Cincinnati report says veteran golfer Mangrum earned 2400 dollars as he captured his second Western Open at Kenwood Country Club. He defeated Ted Kroll of New Hertford North Carolina after a playoff, with both players finishing 277 over 72 holes. Mangrum praised the course greens as the best he ever played.

Cincinnati Ohio Mangrum Kenwood Country Club Ted Kroll New Hertford N. C

Ezzard Charles Poised to Face Rocky Mariciano at Yankee Stadium

Ex heavyweight contender Billy Conn says Ezzard Charles has superior boxing skill to beat Rocky Marìano for the heavyweight title at Yankee Stadium on June 17. Conn references Charles as the better stylist for the title bout.

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