Fullmer offers 100000 for title shot after win over Humez
Gene Fullmer of Utah offered a $100,000 guarantee to pursue the world middleweight crown after his Jan night victory at Madison Square Garden over Homer of France. The 24 year old challenger dominated the 10 round TV bout, staggering the champion three times, while both men bled. Humez weighed 159 ½ pounds to Fullmer’s 158.
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Chateau State Park May Get Funds From Blackwater
A Blackwater Falls State Park strike may shift funds and effort to Mont Chateau State Park near Morgantown. Conservation Director Carl Johnson said if workers don’t return by midweek, the Blackwater project could be halted for two months and resources redirected to Mont Chateau, with bonds at risk if contracts aren’t fulfilled.
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January Against Dallas Centennial Open Leader
Young pro Don January held a three stroke edge in the Dallas Centennial Open at Preston Hollow as rivals Tommy Bolt Don Finsterwald Ted Kroll and Pal mer Lawrence pressed the 26 year old from North Texas State after a 67 three under par round.
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January
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Houston
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Bedford Heights
Ohio
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Fort Lauderdale Fla
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North Texas State
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Capacon State Lodge To Open
The state Conservation Commission will dedicate its new 50 room lodge at Capacon State Park Morgan County on June 29. The lodge opens for the first time next Friday with official ceremonies planned later attended by Gov William C Marland and all six state congressional representatives. The lodge is part of an expansion at the recreational center comprising 4812 acres south of Berkeley Springs. Eleven deluxe cabins have been completed and the site now accommodates 19 persons.
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Morgan County
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Berkeley Springs
Kluszewski Powers Redlegs Toward N L Lead in Hard-Fought Win
Ted Kluszewski the husky slugger powered Cincinnati with four hits including his ninth homer driving in three runs in a 6-8 victory over Milwaukee. The win narrows Cincinnati's gap to first place behind Atlanta and St Louis as Braves miscues helped the Reds force a late rally. Joe Black earned the win while Warren Spahn took the loss.
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Burglars Fail After Looting Yoller Elevator Safe
Burglars toiled to remove a 40 cent pound site from the Yoller Elevator and dragged it more than 50 feet before opening the safe. They found no money but company records were left behind in Plain City.
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Red Strader Dies Former Forty Niners Coach at 53
Norman Red Strader, 53, ex head coach of the San Francisco Forty Niners, died in his Berkeley home after heart problems. The former St. Marys College star, named All America fullback on Walter Camp third team in 1924, had been under medical care. He moaned in his sleep before midnight and died at Her tck Memorial Hospital after arrival.
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Fabius Favored in Jersey Stakes at Garden State Park
Calumet Farm’s Fabius, last week’s Preakness hero, is the 126-pound favorite in the $50,000 Jersey Stakes at Garden State Park. Willie Hartack rides the Citation colt as 100 three year olds race mile and an eighth, with rivals including Career Boy and Oh Johnny under 118 pounds and others at 111 pounds.
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Texas Tech joins Southwest Conference after long pursuit
The report notes Texas Tech at Lubbock finally gains admission to the Southwest Conference, a goal pursued since September 17, 1927, with membership granted on May 12. It covers baseball and football notes, including Sox records, Cardinals speedsters, and player movements, with various named figures from MLB and college programs.
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State Baseball High Crown Aim Of Monday Play
The eight team state high school baseball tournament is set with Parkersburg hosting the action after Fairmont determined the final entrant. Monday features East Bank versus Pennsboro, Huntington Central against Folensue, followed by Victory versus Greenville and Stop against Moorefield in the first round.
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Harrison County Dams Under PSC Consideration
The Public Service Commission considered the Upper Tsa mile Watershed Assn application today. Officials debated permit implications and potential impacts on local water management and energy needs.
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Public Service Commission
Upper Tsamile
Althea Gibson Bids For Seventh European Title
Althea Gibson of New York seeks her seventh straight European tennis title in the French championships women’s singles final at Roland Garros against Britain's Angela Mortimer. Lew Hoad meets Sven Davidson for the men's title on the center court. The 21 year old Gibson has dominated Europe this spring with six straight titles, though Mortimer is favored after two defeats by Gibson this year.
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Freese Fined by NL President for On-Field Riot
Pirates third baseman Gene Freese was fined 50 by National League President Warren Giles for inciting a fan riot at Forbes Field after a disputed second base call in Pittsburgh 6 3 loss to St Louis. Missiles hurled from stands. one man was injured.
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National League
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Prisoner Wakes Bare in Dallas Jail
A 37-year-old prisoner in Dallas city jail awoke without pants hair belt and shoe laces. Police found his cellmate wearing the missing clothing in the cell.
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Dallas, Tex
Rams Near Salem Harrison County Seek Dam Approval
Two flood prevention dam projects are proposed near Salem in Harrison County. One structure on Varner Hollow near Jacobs Run would reach 25 feet, the other on Jacobs Run would reach 23 feet.
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