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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1963
Page
5
Local golfers prepare for the 13th annual Ridgeballs Invitational at the long course. Medal play returns with top contenders including Beutin and Greene among others from Bristol and nearby areas. Early scores hint at a tight battle for the 24 spots, with ample local talent and out-of-town challengers vying for the crown.
Six golfers have monopolized the winner’s circle in the past twelve Ridgefields tournaments. Pinky James of Greeneville led early triumphs, with ML C. of Circeneville securing several titles. Other multiple winners include Frank Groerit and Phil Weichman of Harlan, Kentucky, while Bob Dunkelberger and George Thoms also claimed victories. Several players from Bristol, Kingsport, and nearby towns performed strongly but fell short in recent years.
In Lexington Ky AP report a tag team from Germany Kurt and Skull Von Strehein defeated Sam Steamboat and Tex Riley two falls to one. The trio earned their first Kingsport appearance at Civic Auditorium with a three fall match as part of a wrestling event.
Summary scroll lists National and American League leaders in runs, RBIs, and home runs with names such as Aaron, Banks, Cepeda, Kaline, and Wagner. Includes scattered stat lines for players like Robinson, Alou, and Nicholson, plus era notes and team affiliations from Braves, Cubs, Giants, and White Sox.
Ralph Houk and Billy Hitchcock, longtime rivals, declared a temporary truce after the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 2 in 10 innings. The teams traded sharp comments previously, but Wednesday’s game quieted the quarrel as both managers eyed a calmer path forward.
MEMPHIS AP In the women's state golf semifinals defending champion Judy Eller Street faces Memphis foe Mrs R Lee Jr Street has won six of seven state titles and defeated Ann Baker of Maryville 4 and 2 in quarters Baker was last year’s national runner up Street eliminated Robbie Warner after a quick deficit Probasco of Chattanooga defeated Del Henson and Holmes outscored Day Holmes and Probasco were to be paired today
WAV. Sale of Bassett Virginia achieves his first hole in one after 22 years of play. He aced the 1st hole at the Steenbrier course during a foursome with J. C. Hooker of Bassett and H. C. Lester and De. P. B. Teague of Martinsville.
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