Sensabaugh Turns Pro in Charleston Showdown
Mabscott boxer Charles Sensabaugh, 29, leaves amateur ranks after 14 years to face George Head of Columbus, Ohio in a pro debut at Charleston. The hard puncher recalls long Beckley crowds and a tough transition but aims for welterweight success despite late start and family needs.
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Babe Ruth League Tryouts Postponed at Harry Lewin Field
Waterlogged Harry Lewin Field forces Babe Ruth League to postpone tryouts. Secretary Ted George says the date will be announced when the field is ready. More players aged 13 and 15 are needed and may register on the scheduled day for their age group. The new date will follow the original pattern.
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Youths Tryouts Set By League Plan For Ages
The schedule outlines three rounds beginning with thirteen year olds. Next come fourteen and fifteen year olds, followed by the thirteen year olds again, as part of a phased youth tryout plan.
Women’s Titleholders golf entrants named at Augusta
Phyllis Tish Preuss of Pompano Beach Florida and Jean Ashley of Chanute Kansas have entered the 22nd Women’s Titleholders golf tournament. The event opens April 27 at the Augusta Country Club.
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Dodgers Power Past Cards as Reds Overtake Giants
Los Angeles Dodgers back hit power surge with a 5-4 win over St Louis led by Frank Howard Johnny Roseboro and Wally Moon homers. Cincinnati Reds toppled the San Francisco Giants 9-1 to seize first place behind Bob Purkey six hits and a strong seven innings. Pirates beat the Cubs 5-3 while Twins edged Red Sox 3-2 for their fifth win in six.
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Major League Standings and Tuesday Results Summary
National League standings show Cincinnati 4 20.07 and San Francisco 43 .571. St. Louis 43 .571. Pittsburgh 4.337. Los Angeles 44 .500. Chicago 23 .400. Philadelphia 2S. Tuesday results include Pittsburgh 5 Chicago 3 and Milwaukee at Phila. rain. Wednesday pitchers include Burdette vs Buzhardt. Broglio vs Drysdale. Anderson vs Friend.
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Slugging St Louis Nine Edges Los Angeles In Busy Hitter Match
St Louis and Los Angeles split a high scoring game with key contributions from Wills Grammas and Gilliam. Highlights include W.Davis and Musial handling multiple roles while Crosstown rivals trade blows through nine innings. LOB totals show tight defense as Gilliam Wills and Larker anchor the infield.
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Semipro League Waiting On Bluefield's Decision
Semipro baseball league readiness hinges on Bluefield deciding whether to field a squad this year. The team’s participation remains uncertain as officials await Bluefield’s formal commitment and scheduling.”
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Williams Honored As Marshall's Top Player Of 60 61
Tex Williams, former Clear Fork star, named most outstanding Marshall University athlete for the 1960 61 season by Huntington writers. At the hoop banquet he received a gold wrist watch from WSAC TV's Jim Thacker. Williams returned after a brief basketball dispute and excelled in later games. Beckley College Blue Hawks coach Pat Fragile discusses Beckley’s 15 man squad, plans for Bluefield entry, and expected talent including Harry Perkowski and Walter Craddock as the Beckley squad eyes the league title along with Spencer, South Charleston, Kanawha City, and Sissonville.
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Royals sign UC top scorer Bob Wiesenhahn
Cincinnati Royals sign 6 4 forward Bob Wiesenhahn from the University of Cincinnati, the program’s leading scorer last season. He was the Royals third draft choice.
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