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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1955

Page

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Elks Tie VFW 11-1 Behind Maloney Four-Hit Job

Elks move into a second place tie with Strand at three and three as Jimmy Maloney fires a four hit performance against VFW 11-1. Hedrick Cathell Arble and Maloney drive in runs while Holden Harrison and Wells contribute in a high scoring Little League outing. The Moose prepare to face Strand in a scheduled doubleheader ending tied at 5-5 heading to the eighth.

Gough Elks Strand VFW Jimmy Maloney Maloney Vets Mike Harrison Dave Hedrick Holden Well Hedrick Cathell Blair Courtney Jimmy Holden Tiks Arble Moose

West Virginia Favored To Capture 31st National Marbles Tournament

West Virginia enters the 31st National Marbles Tournament as a strong favorite with competitors Kenneth Staggers and Claren Ross among the finalists. Raymond Stanley from Roanoke and Karen Ison of Niles lead as top qualifiers, with the event described as the largest ever as about 45 players from across the nation competed. The playoffs determined the marble queen with Mariana Cody of Yonkers placing second. The tournament drew nations’ attention to a sport growing among millions of youths.

West Virginia Kenneth Staggers Mont Poindester Cooperston W. Va Coal I ‘Claren Ross Beloit Wis Raymond Stanley Roanoke Queen of Marbles Karen Ison Niles Ohio Mariana Cody Yonkers N. Y Idaho Territory Asbury Park N. J Dick Hickman Huntington Ronnie Conrat A Gibson Raymond Jones Pittsburgh Harold Ane Giankos Pigger Harrison Prief Markley A Maloney P Stafford Thorn Hyson Gnifice Browning Wiant

Major League Baseball Standings From United Press

Major League Baseball standings results show American League matchups with totals and decisions featuring pitchers Shantz Turley Maas Feller and Pillette. Notable games include Kansas City vs New York 7 0 and 4 7, Detroit vs Boston 7 8, Cleveland vs Baltimore 9 2, Chicago vs Washington 7 0 with listed pitchers and relievers.

United Press American League Kansas City New York R. Shantz W. Shantz Turley Berra Detroit Boston Mans Birrer Foytack House Sullivan Wrash Byrd Lollar Moss Pascual Stobbs Shea United Press Chix Cleveland Beatong City Washington Baltimore Brooklyn Milwaukee Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Loui Pittsburgh Oor Ae - Oo Es

Dark horse Fleck shocks golf world in Open playoff

The piece highlights unknowns rising to glory in golf led by Jack Fleck who defeated Ben Hogan in the 1960 Open playoff. It recalls historic upsets by Ed Furgol, Sam Parks Jr, Cyril Walker, Ralph Guldahl and notes Sam Snead’s late Open disappointment as the sport’s enduring magic of unlikely champions is celebrated.

Jack Fleck Davenport San Francisco Ben Hogan Sports Sun Fleck Ed Furgol Furgol Sam Parks, Jr Oakmont Pittsburgh Parks Cyril Walker Bobby Jones Oakland Hills Detroit Golt Ralph Guldahl Hogan Sam Snead Sam

Moore Marciano Fight Terms To Be Negotiated

Negotiations for the Rocky Marciano Archie Moore heavyweight title bout will resume next Thursday in New York. The site is likely New York or Chicago with Los Angeles pushing for a September fight.

New York Rocky Marciano Archie Moore Los Angeles Chicago

Mickey Wright Tops Field in Women’s Western Open Start

Mickey Wright, former national amateur champion and now a pro, led a field of 68 at Madison Wisconsin as the 26th annual Women’s Western Open began the second round with a surprise early lead.

Madison Wis Mickey ‘Wright Yeader

Prior League Results and Thrilling Sports Scores

Baseball and league updates show Abernathy and FitzGerald with LP-Pascual. Labine earns win for Brooklyn over Chicago. Phila and Louis games end 7 to 1 and 7 to 7 with late play. Southern Association reports New Orleans over Atlanta 7 to 5 and Memphis 10 Nashville 8. American Association notes Toledo 6 St Paul 5. Only game scheduled.

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