Greensboro Open title and boxing title chatter advance
Sam Snead tops the Greensboro Open field as the $1,900 tournament opens with a 6,630 yard par layout at Pine Country Club and a six under 63 practice round by Snead. National Boxing ratings place Walcott atop the world title picture with Charles close behind and Marciano and Henry in the top five.
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Bern Owen
Sam Snead
Stead
Greensboro
Augusta
Sambo
Finte
Starmouth
Washington “S
Zeard Charles
Joe Aleott
Walcott
Imade
Walcote
Charles
Pinsburgh
Welcott
Rocky Marciano
Clarence
Henry
NBA
Take Sugar Nav Robinson
Randolph ‘Turpin
Piylind
Robinson
Exhibition Baseball Schedule Mixed Results
The Associated Press reports today’s exhibition schedule with games including Chicago versus New York at Columbus and Philadelphia versus New York as well as St Louis at Washington. Several matchups were cancelled due to rain including Pittsburgh versus Memphis.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Nat Clagelannets
York
Columbus
Y York
New York
Baltimore
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Washington
Pittsburgh
Memphis
GIs Read Hometown Newspapers At USO Clubs
Richard Fisher reports GIs stationed in Okinawa and stateside clubs read newspapers from home towns. They fly in via commercial airliners and enjoy ads and columns despite age, showing strong reader interest in familiar local papers.
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New .Ann
USO
Richard Fisher
Okinawa
Raleigh County Loop To Meet Again Tonight
A Raleigh County Baseball League meeting is set for 7 30 p m at the Raleigh Register offices. Only three teams attended the previous session and organizers expect a larger turnout tonight.
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Raleigh County Loop
Secon
Raleigh County Baseball League
Raleigh Register
Dusty League Softball Eyes Eight Teams This Summer
Seven clubs attended a league meeting led by George Wise president with Beaver Mabscott Marshall Boges Gulf Service Sprague Glens Morgan Raleigh and Whitby showing interest. An eight team league is planned with games four times weekly at Shady Spring High Field and playoffs on Wednesdays. Paul Agneh elected secretary. Next meeting set for Beaver Block Plant at 7:00 p m.
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George Wise
Loop
Beaver
Mabscott
Marshall-Boges Gulf Service Station
Catholic Church
Glens Morgan & Raleigh
Whitby
Sprague
Beaver Block Plant
Wise
Paul Agneh
Tueday
Shady Spring Iligh
Experts Outline Problems Before Chamber Meeting
Beckley hears experts on building a Huntington style field house with capacity around 3 3 thousand to 5 thousand, cost estimates from 850000 to 756000 dollars, and financing options including revenue bonds without local taxes. Bankers discuss securing surveys and income estimates to back bonds while Stettler outlines construction and multi use potential for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Wills
Beckley
Huntingston
Fayetteville
Williamson
Chamber of Commerce
Norman B. Ward
Pittsburgh
Norman Ward and Co
Louis
Otto Stettler
Citizer
Louis Stettler
Huntington's
Field House
U.S
Ward
Fairmont
Stollers
Fobby
Wied
Tlc
Giants Rise in National League Finish Prediction
In a prognostic piece by Gayle Talbot the Giants are highlighted after acquiring Bob Elliott and relying on pitching and defense with Carl Hubbell speaking on can win the pennants. Dodgers loom as a threat while Philadelphia and St. Louis edge toward contention and Chicago Cincinnati Boston Pittsburgh trails.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
Cincinnati
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Giants
Monte Irvin
Bob Elliott
Carl Hubbell
Noenix
Davey Williams
Dodgers
Preseason notes mix Indians Cubs and Phillies
Pop ups for the Cleveland Indians reflect a .246 average, Luke Easter failing in 16 at bats. Curt Simmons near Phillies deal talks after Army discharge. Cubs and White Sox set for Wrigley three game series weather permitting. Willie Mays loses deferment appeal in Alabama. Auditorium planning and Huntington field house discuss funding and governance.
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Kansas City
Cleveland Indians
Exhibior
Luke Easter
Giants
Chicago
Chicago Cubs
White Sox
Wrigley Field
Bruins
Sylvia and Cranberry Clash in Second Hoop Title Game
Sylvia Elementary School and Cranberry meet in the Shady Spring Invitational final at Beaver High Gym. Sylvia seeks revenge after a Town District final upset by Cranberry, while both teams earned semifinal wins as Fred McAllister and Albert Ward led their squads with 20 and 14 points respectively. Eddie Adkins scored 23 for Helen in the prior round, underscoring lead scorer battles.
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Sylvia Elementary
Seignth
Cranberry
Beaver
East Beckley Cagers
Sylvia
Shady Spring High
Sophia
Helen
Fred McAllister
Albert Ward
Eddie Adkins
Austin Basham
Eight Men Hold Keys To Major Loop Races
New York report outlines top contenders for the pennant races and the key players expected to lead their clubs. Bobby Thomson and Bob Elliott anchor the Giants while Clem Labine joins the Dodgers, Bob Lemon and Luke Easter back Cleveland, Yogi Berra leads the Yankees, Curt Simmons heads the Phillies, and Eddie Stanky steers the Cardinals.
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New York
Doposters
Bobby Thomson
Monte Irvin
New York Giants
Giants
Thomson
Bob Elliow
Clem Labine
Brooklyn Dodgers
Bob Lemon
Luke Easter
Cleveand Indians
Yogi Berra
New York ‘Yankees
Curt Simmons
Philadelphia Phillies
Eddie Stanky
St. Louis Cardinals
Bobh
Montervin
Johnny Mize
Walker Cooper
Elliott
Boston Braves
Irvin
Monte
Lemon
Cleve
Ster
Caudill
Bob Feller
Wynn
Mike Garcia
Melehn
Berra
Joe DiMaggio
Sylvia
Yankees
Pega
DiMaggio
Sue
Apts
Phils
Lawrence
Nolan
Griffith
Stanky
Schoendienst
Pre-Season Trout Stocking Underway in West Virginia
West Virginia Conservation Commission began pre season stocking of local trout with about 300 000 fish planned for release this year up from 257 000 last year. About 144 000 will be stocked before weekends and 27 000 come from the White Sulphur Springs Federal Hatchery. State stations at Ridge Petersburg Spring Run and Ediay also supply stock.
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Elkins
West Virginia
The
Conservation Commission
White Sulphur Springs
Ridge, Petersburg
Spring Run
Ediay
Nats and Leone's Set Fayetteville Showdown April 18
Syracuse Nationals and Leone's West Virginia All-Stars announced in Fayetteville a Memorial Building court game on April 18. The两 teams with star lineups expect a dream matchup if matched against stronger foes, with seven state games planned before disbanding. Tickets cost 1.50 for adults and .74 for students, with sales at Beckley Keatley's Sports Center and Kessler's Mt Hope among others.
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Register
Fayetteville
Syracuse Nationals
National Basketball Association
Leone
West Virginia
George King
Wll
Charleston
Weirton
Parkersburg
Clarksburg
Beckley
Keatley’s
Sports Center
Kessler’s
Mt. Hope
Kelly Drug
Oak Hill
Fayettesvile Jewelry
Carson Drug
Gauley Bridge
President Receives Special Glove for Opening Toss
President Truman will throw out the first ball opening the Boston Red Sox vs Washington Senators season. His personal friend Fred J. Bowman, head of Wilson Sporting Goods, sent a mahogany chest containing a special left handed glove with a sterling silver name plate. Bowman served under Truman in World War I during the 37th Division.
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Truman
Boston Red Sox
Washington Senators
Fred J. Bowman
Sporting Goods Company
Wilson
Bowman
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