Town and Country semifinal clash tops tourney slate
Morris Harvey stars for Martin and Tabor face a mix of Morris Harvey and West Virginia Tech players in a Town and Country semifinal. Martin and Tabor crushed Eccles 144 89 with Carl Bradford scoring 40 points. Teammate totals included Don Stover 26 Bob Sholes 24 Red Holmes 20 Frank Martin 19 and Dana Kirk 15. Final scores noted 114 60 as Town and Country overwhelmed Bill Reid s outfit. Silver Brand Charleston advanced 87 77 over Castle Bank to reach Saturday final. Gary Justice 38 Nemo Nearman 15 Bob Camp 10 led the winners.
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West Virginia Tech
Martin
Eccles
Carl Bradford
M and T
Don Stover
Bob Sholes
Red Holmes
Frank Martin
Dana Kirk
Bill Reid
T and C
Tech
Lon Sizemore
Bruce Hewett
Bob Danner
Silver Brand
Ch Charleston
Castle Bank
Gary Justice
Nemo Nearman
Bob Camp
Danner
Skiles
Golden Eagles
Kirk and
Holmes
Standings and results from American and National Leagues
Yesterday's results show New York defeated Boston 4 0 and Chicago beat Kansas City 6 5 In the American League Detroit and Detroit games Chicago and Detroit led standings with Chicago at top in the NL Milwaukee Pittsburgh and Philadelphia traded wins as Cincinnati and Philadelphia posted records The schedules list upcoming pitchers and matchups with several 0 0 records shown for early season games
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Boston
Chicago
Kansas City
Washington
Baltimore
Detroit
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Kansas C
Donovan
Bunning
Sullivan
Kaat
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Ford
Milwaukee
Cicionett Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
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Pitsburgh
Cincinnati
Ane
Iphia
St. Louis
Hook
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Pizarro
Friend
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Anderson
Koufax
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Uniontown star Joe Thomas sets state record in 4 19 mile
Uniontown High School speedster Joe Thomas clocked 4 19 in a dual meet with Connellsville, setting a state record. He earlier ran a 4 21 mile in Mansfield Ohio, the fastest high school mile in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
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Thomas
Uniontown
Joe Thomas
Connellsville
Mansfield Ohio
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Barons Playoff Streak Impresses Cleveland Fans
Cleveland fans stay tuned to the Barons as the team reaches its 16th straight playoff era. In 23 seasons the Barons have missed the post season just twice.
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Cleveland
American Hockey League
Cleveland Barons
Barons
White Sox Win By One Run In Season Opener Tie
The Chicago White Sox win their second straight by one run to tie Detroit after beating Kansas City 6 5 in 11 innings. Nellie Fox goes 4 for 4 with two RBIs, and Ted Kluszewski delivers the decisive hit. The Yankees win 4 0 with homers by Skowron and McDougal. Milwaukee and Pittsburgh also win in the National League.
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Associated Press
al Lopez
Chicago White Sox
White Sox
Minnie Minoso
Gene Freese
Roy Sievers
Kansas City
Ted Kluszewski
Gerry Staley
A’s
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New York Yankees
John Gabler
Ryne Duren
Minoso
Nellie Fox
Ken Johnson
Klu
Skowron
Bill Monbouquette
McDougald
Fenway Park
Gabler
Duren
Dobbek
Senators
Oriole
Jack Fisher
Senators Fall: 14-4 Loss Sparks Off Day
CHARLESTON AP The Senators drew a day off after a 14 to 4 drubbing by Denver ending their home stretch. The defeat left them at .500 through six games as a two day series begins tomorrow at St Paul. Hal Griggs and Ralph Luzenti slated to start in the doubleheader with Bob Porterfield charged with the loss and Phil Regan getting the win.
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Charleston
Senators
Denver
St. Paul
del Wilber
Hal Griggs
Ralph Lumenti
Joe Christian
Sandy Valdespino
Bob Porterfield
Phil Regan
Major League Leaders in National League Batting and More
Summary of National League leaders based on 20 or more at bats. Highlights include runs by Groat and Skinner of Pittsburgh with 10, hits led by Groat with 13 and Bell with 12, and doubles led by Martin of Cincinnati and Skinner with 4. Home runs shared by Banks, McMillan, and Skinner with 3. pitching leaders include Law of Pittsburgh and McCormick and Jones of San Francisco with 20 starts and 1.000 strikeout ratio. Drysdale of Los Angeles leads in strikeouts with 23. American listings begin April 28.
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Schoendienst
Milwaukee
Groat
Pittsburgh
Skinner
McMillan
Cincinnati
Bell
Martin
Banks
Chicago
Spangler
Blasingame
Kirkland
San Francisco
Law
Dittsburgh
McCormick
Jones
Drysdale
Los Angeles
Willey
Tryouts Today For 13 Year Old Babe Ruth Players
The final Babe Ruth tryouts for 13 year olds, postponed from yesterday, are today at 5 PM at the Babe Ruth field. If rain occurs, the tests will be rescheduled for tomorrow at the same time.
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Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth Field
Bucs Hit Fast Start With Home Run Barrage
The Pittsburgh Pirates slugged nine home runs in seven games and crushed the Philadelphia Phillies 11 5 behind Hal Smith two three run shots and Bob Skinner two runs. Fred Green earned the win with Roy Face saved, as Smith and Skinner sparked a late surge. Meanwhile Milwaukee beat Cincinnati 2 0 and other AL results tied Detroit atop standings.
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ED Wilks
Associated Press
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bucs
Philadelphia Phillies
Hal Smith
Bob Skinner
Pirates
Fred Green
Milwaukee Braves
Cincinnati
Carl Willey
Chicago White Sox
Detroit
Kansas City
New York Yankees
Boston
Washington
Baltimore
Smith
Skinner
Phils
Pittsburgh
Curt Simmons
Humberto Robinson
Jim Umbricht
Olympians To Play In WVU Field House
The U S Olympic Basketball Team will meet the Cleveland Pipers at West Virginia University Field House on a date in August announced by athletic director Robert N Brown. Olympic stars include Jerry West of West Virginia Jerry Lucas Oscar Robertson and Darrall Imhoff among others. The exhibition precedes their departure for Rome.
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Morgantown
West Virginia University
WVU
Robert N. Brown
U.S
Cleveland Pipers
Jerry West
West Virginia
Jerry Lucas
Ohio State
Oscar Robertson
Cincinnati
Darrall Imhoff
California
Rome
Mullens Leagues Schedule Tryouts for Youth Baseball
Mullens leagues announce tryouts this weekend for Babe Ruth and Little League. Little League vice president Lewis D Antoni says 11 and 12 year olds on Saturday at 9 AM, younger players at 1 30 PM Sunday, and 10 year olds earlier. Babe Ruth holds Saturday at 1 30 PM.
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Little League
Mullens
Lewis D'Antoni
D’antoni
Braves beat Reds 2-0 on two-hitter by Willey
Pitcher Carl Willey outdueled Jim O'Toole and Bob Purkey as the Braves blanked the Reds on four singles with 10 strikeouts for a 2-0 win. Nellie Fox of the White Sox went 4-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs, including the game clinching 6-5 11th inning victory over the A’s.
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Robinson
Skinner
Bobby del Greco
Green
Roy Face
Hank Mason
Jim O’toole
Braves
Red Schoendienst
O’toole
Hank Aaron
Mel Roach
Associated Press
Carl Willey
Bob Purkey
Reds
Nellie Fox
White Sox
A's
Trout Stocking Plan Covers 162 Lakes and 11 Streams
The Conservation Department plans to stock 162 lakes and 11 streams by April 28, with over a half million fish averaging 10 inches. Local streams set for April 30 opening include Coal River from Glen Daniel to Rock Creek and Glade Creek, Pinch Creek, Cabin Creek, Pinnacle, Horse Lake, Mill Creek, Laurel Creek, and Wolfe Creek. Stream reports will begin next week, though weather can affect conditions.
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Glen Daniel
Rock Creek
Little Beaver Lake
Glade Creek
Cabin Creek
Pinnacle
Horse Lake
Mill Creek
Laurel Creek
Wolfe Creek
Conservation Department
Corum Named WVU Coach Seeks Fresh Attack Plan
West Virginia named Gene Corum to replace Art Lewis as head coach. He aims to develop a strong passing attack, keep the current staff, and push for offensive upgrades with two new coordinators. The Mountaineers have a large sophomore-led squad and 17 of 25 lettermen returning, offering potential for a productive fall.
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West Virginia
Art Lewis
Gene Corum
Lewis
Corum
Mountaineers
Dunbar
Dieter Garrett
Gene Gibson
Phillies Still Confused Scribes See Ed Sawyer Resignation
Philadelphia writers question manager Ed Sawyer's early exit amid a weak Phillies lineup. The team lacks key rookies and stars, and observers doubt the 1958 miracle could recur. Gene Mauch could offer help to lift the club.
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Philadelphia
Eddie Sawyer
Phillies
Sawyer
Roberts
Simmons
Jonses
Hamners
Gene Mauch
Fuller Wins Title In Confusing Midweek Bout
The Wednesday championship fight between Gene Fullmer and Joey Giardello ended with Fullmer retaining the title amid a chaotic boxing scene. The piece notes that Giardello might have frozen the title if victorious and questions future bouts, joking about Patterson, Johansson, and even Frankie Carbo becoming champion.
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Gene Fullmer
Joey Giardello
Gene Morehouse
Patterson
Johannson
Sweden
Gus D'Amato
Frankie Carbo
Johansson Patterson rematch contract signed in New York
After nine months of quarrels, Johansson and Patterson signed for a heavyweight title rematch. Johansson is in Geneva, Patterson in New York near Polo Grounds. TelePrompter Inc. won the $700,000 closed circuit rights, with tickets from $10 to $100. Furhazy predicted a million dollar gate.
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New York
Ingemar Johansson
Floyd Patterson
Johansson
Geneva
Switzerland
Patterson
Newtown High
Polo Grounds
State Athletic Commission
TelePrompter, Inc
Feature Sports, Inc
Jack Fugazy
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