Ward Wylie says Hunsaker ok before Friday fight
Ward Wylie of the West Virginia Athletic Commission reported no indication of illness in heavyweight Tunney Hunsaker when he was examined prior to his Beckley bout with Joe Sheldon. Hunsaker remains in serious condition after a brain injury suffered during the fight. Mullens physician notes a 30-7-3-0 record with 20 knockouts and corrects earlier misstatements about his recent form.
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NFL Plans Meeting In New York May 23
NFL schedules its spring session in New York on May 23 with May 22 set for a gathering of working club executives. In Laurel Maryland Herbert Hinojosa rode three winners including Princess Judex paying $11.80 in the second race?
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Tunney Hunsaker Fund Underway in Beckley
A Tunney Hunsaker fund is underway to aid Fayetteville boxer injured Friday night. He is under treatment at Bluefield Sanitarium. Bill O’Neal chairs the drive, contributions go to Box 1145 Beckley WV. Hunsaker’s wife Phyllis says the fighter had no insurance and promoters did not insure the boxers.
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Unclear Payouts Mentioned for Maura H and Rosie Redmond
The fragment records monetary amounts for Maura H. and Rosie Redmond tied to specific positions, noting seven and eleven dollars and forty cents respectively in unspecified rounds. Further context is missing to identify event, stakes, or full participants.
Palmer nets third Masters as big slam dream rises
Arnold Palmer trailed Gary Player in a three‑man Masters playoff but surged with a decisive birdie on the 10th hole and fired a final round 68 to win his third Masters title. He reiterated his goal of winning all four majors in one year, with the Masters first secured.
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Lawson Elected As Trap Hill II's President
Hubert Lawson was elected president of Trap Hill District Little League at a Monday night meeting at Trap Hill High School. Officers include Sonny Clay as vice president and Mrs. Victor Birchfield as secretary-treasurer. over 130 boys from five schools showed interest, and a drive began to raise at least 800 for equipment and a fifth team.
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Furman sweeps William & Mary in Southern baseball doubleheader
Furman University opened a full week of Southern Conference baseball with a two game sweep of William & Mary, 9-8 and 7-4. Furman erased a late rally in the first game to secure the win while the Paladins built a big sixth inning in the nightcap to seal the victory. Virginia Tech hosts Wake Forest. The Citadel visits Richmond. George Washington plays Georgetown. Salem visits West Virginia with two league games Thursday and four Saturday.
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Maris to Receive MVP Plaque as Yankees Open Season
New York UPI Roger Maris will receive his 1961 Most Valuable Player plaque when the Yankees open their 40th season in The House That Ruth Built today against the Baltimore Orioles. In tribute to Babe Ruth, his widow Mrs Clare Ruth will throw out the first ball. Ruth hit a three run homer to beat the Red Sox 4 1 when Yankee Stadium was dedicated in 1923. Before the Yankees world arate pennant is raised on the centerfield seapole, President Joe Cronin will t the MVP plaque to sit home plate.
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Palmer Captures Masters in Playoff for Grand Slam Bid
Arnold Palmer won the Masters after a Monday playoff, beating Gary Player and Finsterwald by three and nine strokes. The victory boosted Palmer to $298,738 career earnings, tied him as a three time Masters winner, and set a path toward a grand slam including the British Open US Open and PGA Championship. He credited a pivotal 10th hole and birdies on the second nine for the rally and said he plans to defend his British Open title and pursue the other majors. Palmer earned $20,000 for the win, with Player $12,000 and Finsterwald $8,000.
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WVU Gridsters Hold Brief Scrimmage in Morgantown
West Virginia University football coach Gene Corum noted a generally pleasing brief scrimmage on Monday. Former coach Art Lewis, now a Steelers scout, attended and praised the session as well organized. Corum plans additional scrimmages later in the week.
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Pappy) Lewis
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Skippers Start Poorly in ABC Bowling Classic
Des Moines ABC tournament opens with the Twin Cities Skippers of the National Bowling League posting a 2,800 six-game block. Based in Minneapolis-St. Paul, the team bowled under Roseville Continental in Detroit after a last minute sponsorship by Pat Luckino of Continental Plastics. Luckino now has four entries in the 57-team field with Continental entries positioned around the standings.
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Patterson Mull ing Over Title Defense
New York July he heavyweight title fight between Floyd Patterson and Sonny Liston may have date and site announced within 48 to 72 hours according to Patterson's attorney Julius November. Patterson has been mulling plans since returning from an Egyptian tour with bids from New York Chicago Los Angeles and Seattle for a late June to mid July bout.
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Softball Meeting Set Wednesday Night At 8
A softball meeting will be held Wednesday at 8 p m at the library to set up plans for the city softball league. Bob Cernuto confirms the gathering.
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Boxing A Victim Of The Spectator Says WVU President Candidate
Dr. Paul A. Miller, future WVU president and former boxing captain, says boxing has declined due to spectator influence and television revenue. He contrasts finesse and stamina with brute force and urges returning boxing control to small towns. He notes a shift from the sport’s high class roots amid recent welterweight and heavyweight injuries. From Morgantown Dominion News.
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