Governor to Throw Out First Ball at Taylor County Little League Opening
Governor William C. Marland will throw the ceremonial first ball to inaugurate Taylor County Little League. A double header features Strand vs VFW and Moose vs Elks with opening ceremonies at 1:30 pm. Ground donation honored, Grafton High School band to play national anthem, and a 108 seat bleacher setup awaits with $1150 in donations funding uniforms and gear.
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Taylor County
Pittsburgh
Baseball
New York
Atwell
Gomezgram
Strand
VFW
Moose
Elks
William C. Marland
Paul LeHere
Hamric
Michael J. Hannon
St. Augustine
J. W. McGahan
McGahan
Condona
Major League Standings and Results Snapshot
American League standings show Cleveland, Chicago, New York leading with Detroit and Washington following. Wednesday results include Chicago 5 Cleveland 4 and Detroit 6 Baltimore 3, with night games Philadelphia 6 Boston 5. National League standings list Milwaukee to New York, St Louis, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Chicago, Pittsburgh. multiple night games reported. The passage also includes a stray sports ad and a line about Switzerland as a “playground of the world.”
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Cleveland
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Washington
Baltimore
Boston
Philadelphia
Phila
Pillette
Garver
Kuzava
Stubbs
York
Milwaukee
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia Simmons
Newcombe
Rush
Presko
Louis
Baseball scores and a North Carolina jump course description
Standout baseball box scores from Chicago to New York and Baltimore highlight innings, pitchers, and win losses. The piece also describes a scenic Jump Tryon NC course with a Blockhouse fortification marking the historic route into South Carolina.
Cotton mill history opens in early America
A historical note recounts the first cotton mill in America, its origins and early impact. The article lists early textile sites and mentions Louisville Charleston and other cities in a table of standings and postponements amid rain.
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American Association
United Press
Indianapolis
Louisville
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Columbus
Kansas City
Charleston
Ieeneniay
Louisvi
Toledo
Stranahan And Campbell Reach Sixth Round Of British Amateur
In Gullane Scotland Frank Stranahan of Toledo OH and Bill Campbell of Huntington WV advanced to the sixth round by defeating A Thirlwell English title holder 3 and 2 and R F B Stevens Australian champion 1 up. Stranahan faces the survivor of a match between Alan Shuter and Ernest Millward while Campbell meets the winner of EL Dalton South Africa and P Heard Britain after a warning for slow play.
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Gullane
Scotland
Frank Stranahan
Bill Campbell
America
Stranahan
Toledo
A. Thirlwell
Campbell
Huntington
W. Va
R. F B. Stevens
Natches
Strinahan
Britain
Alan Shuter
Ernest Millward
Hogan Faces Brightest Of New Pros For Crown
Fort Worth Texas reports that Hogan defends the Colonial National Invitation title on his home 7035 yard par 70 layout as young pros challenge Bantam Ben. Hogan seeks his first 1954 tour victory after a Masters playoff loss to Sam Snead.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Hogan
Sam Snead
Skis and Fireworks on Mount Washington Ravine
Joe Dodge of the Appalachian Mountain Club reports skiing in Fuck erman's Ravine will continue through the Fourth of July with at least five feet of snow spread across the region ensuring winter conditions persist for visitors and enthusiasts alike.
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Mount Washington
N. H
Fuckerman
Indians Beat Indianapolis Farm Hands In Exhibition
Cleveland Indians won their first straight game by defeating the Indianapolis farm hands 6 to 3 in an exhibition at Indianapolis. The result served as practice for the team.
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Cleveland
Indianapolis
American Sociation
Del Ennis Leads Phillies Past Dodgers 8-6 In Nine Innings
Del Ennis powered the Phillies to an 8-6 nine inning win over the Dodgers as Robin Roberts ended a seven game losing streak with five runs supported by Del Ennis. The Giants moved into second with a 2-1 win over Pittsburgh on Ruben Gomber’s six hitter. Braves keeper Gene Conley notched his fourth win as Milwaukee stretched their streak to nine with a 7-6 victory over Cincinnati. Pafko drove in two runs and scored twice, while Andy Pateo added a key single to drive in Danny O’Connell after a double. Cubs slugged their way to a 15-5 win over Carolina as Ernie Banks Joe Garagiola Hank Sauer and Dee Fondy homered. Senators clipped the Yankees 2-1 behind Jim Lemon’s ninth inning single.
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Andy Pate
Boyceville
Wis
Milwaukee Braves
Andy
Pateo
Milwaukee
Danny O'Connell
Cincinnati
Pafko
Gene Conley
Braves
Chet Nichols
Robin Roberts
Dodgers
del Ennis
Giants
Pittsburgh
Ruben Gommer
Davey Williams
Cubs
Ernie Banks
Joe Garagiola
Hank Sauer
Dee Fondy
Carolina
Chicago
Indians
Ty Game
Senators
Lefty
Ed Lopat
Yankees
Jim Lemon
Philadelphia
Bosin
City League Softball Standings and Results
In City Softball action Merchants beat Industrial School 4 2 behind Cleavenger near no hitter. Blueville tops Kelleys 18 9, Sevier's over Elites 17 11. Tonight Blueville plays B&O Shops at Brownlow Park and Kelley's faces Cue Club at Parkview.
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WoLsPet
Elites
Merchants
Blueville
Sevier's
B&o Shops
Kelley's
Cleavenger
Greey
Industrial School
Ind
Cleaventer
Cochran
Wolfe
Bice
Swiger
Gettings
Blueville Oe
Wee
W. Furlow
Skinner
Farance
Ballard
Furlow
Sevier’s
Stevens
C. Boston
Ellington
B&o
Brownlow Park
Cue Club
Parkview
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Guvernor
Malone's Drug Store
Switzerland
Minner
Garagiola Poholsky
Deal
Wright
Rice
Poholsky
Cincinsi
Conley
Jolly
Crandall Valentine
Judson
Collum
Podbielan
Smith
Landrith
Seminick
Roberts
Lopata
Podres
Milliken
Black
Wade
Walker
Larsen
Courtney
Zunverink
House
Garcia
Narleski
Mossi
Houtteman
Newhouser
Naragon
Hegan
Ginsburg
Keegan
Consuegra
Solar
Lopat
Berra
Porterfield
FitzGerald
BC Kiely
Brown
Herrin
Werle
White
Ditmw
Martin
Binder
Burtsehy
Astroth
Burtschy
Tryon
N.C
North Carolina
Saul Carolina
Dixie Theatre
Wes
Tax Inc
Goward
Leesa Tars Naa
Woom
Wna
Richard Widmark
Bella Daryi Weth
Victor Francen
Cameron Mitchell
Gene Yang
Dav Wane
Polyetzian
Prince Igor
Atemobile
John E. Kirkpatrick
West Main St
Grafton
Evans Furniture CO
W. Main
Grafton, W.va
Phillies
Homer
of Bethlehem
Giaptene
Mitlons
Manny
Doan
Groucho
Plymouth
Cranbrook
Desoto
Pwin
DODGE
Morgan Motor Sales
CAA Clay and
Ieee
Cai
Esso Poalers
Esso Extra
Esso Road Mars
Esso
Esso Standard Oil Company
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