Braxton Tops West Virginia Collegiate Prospect List
West Virginia standout Braxton of Stonewall Generalss, at 6 foot 1 and 155 pounds, averages about 22 points per meet and excels in high jump, broad jump, and low hurdles. Coach Garland Barnhart praises his work ethic, versatility, and impact as Stonewall aims for a fourth straight major meet victory at Huntington Relays while Dunbar, Huntington, Parkersburg, and Charleston vie for spots.
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John T. Kadyn
W. Va
UPD
West Virginia
Garland Barnhart
Barnhart
Braxton
Stonewall
Generals
Parkersburg
Dunbar
Beckley
Charleston
Mt. Hope
Stoce
Huntington East
Huntington
Seeman To Hurl Opening Game For Charleston
Dave Seeman is slated to pitch the Charleston Indians in their season opener against York in the Class A Eastern League. The Indians will play four games here before returning to Charleston for the home opener against Williamsport. Charleston has moved through three leagues in as many seasons, transferring the Reading franchise to Charleston after manager Johnny Lipon took charge.
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UPI
Dave Seeman
Charleston Indians
Indians
Charleston
Williamsport
West Virginia
Marlins
Atlanta
Cleveland Indians
Reading Pa
Johnny Lipon
Former Charleston Manager Dies
MILWAUKEE Wis UPI reports Bill Norman 51 former manager of the Charleston Senators died Saturday of a heart attack. Norman led Charleston in the American Association in 1958 and took over as pilot of the Detroit Tigers that year. He remained with Detroit until May 2 1959 when Jimmy Dykes replaced him.
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UPI
Charleston
W. Va
Senators
Bill Norman
Norman
Jack Tighe
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Jimmy Dykes
Beckley To Receive UPI Trophy Tuesday
Beckley will be honored at a banquet Tuesday as the undefeated Flying Eagles receive the United Press International Cup for West Virginia high school basketball. UPI state manager J Richard Toren will present the trophy after Beckley defeated Weirton 71 69 for the Class Triple A title. The dinner, sponsored by Beckley civic clubs, is the first to honor all Woodrow Wilson teams, with speakers including WVU coaches George King and Gene Corum.
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W. Va
UPI
West Virginia
J. Richard Toren
Flying Eagles
Weirton
Morgantown
Princeton
Montgomery
South Charleston
West Virginia University
George King
Gene Corum
Beckley Civic Clubs
Woodrow Wilson
Lawrence Wiseman
Edwards Cracks Home Run Double Headed to Stretch Lead
DES MOINES UP I reports the ABC tournament winds toward its final stretch with team championships to be decided Wednesday night. Minnesota leads early with a 3 128 head start. John Grabek posted a 684 series while Max Nutt topped Sunday bowling with a 691 for the A W Drive In Club of Parsons Kansas.
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DES Moines
UPI
Minn
John Grabek
Max Nutt
A&w
Reds Hopeful Catcher Foiles Debuted in Slump Busting Homer
Hank Foiles, newest Red, arrived ready to play but quickly dashed hopes of frequent action. He hit a two run homer and a double as Cincinnati beat San Francisco 64 with Joey Jay winning his second straight, while Tom Haller and Orlando Cepeda sparked the Giants a 5-3 bid. Wally Post added an insurance homer for Cincinnati in the sixth.
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UPI
Hank Foiles
Cincinnati Reds
San Francisco
Ped
Reds
O'Toole
Master Ae
Gant Giants
Billy Pierce
Fred Hutchinson
Edwards
Giants
Fnatcher
Tom Haller
Orlando Cepeda
Wally Post
Joey Jay
Pinson
Hiller Pagan
Cepeda
Cardenas
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Post
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Ta Lemaycennee
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Seeewene
Henry ‘Ter
U—Gorman
Jackowski Sudol
Forman
Johnson clears 7 feet as UCLA tops Bears in Big Five meet
Gene Johnson, UC junior and transfer from Fresno City College, becomes the fifth American to clear 7 feet in the high jump with an even seven. He misses two attempts at 7-1 and passes a third, as UCLA dominates California 99-32 in a Big Five track duel led by C. K. Yang in four first places. Johnson uses the Western roll style, a historical note in the era of the belly flop.
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Los Angeles
UPI
University of California
Gene Johnson
UCLA
C. K. Yang
Bears
Johnson
Fresno
Calif
City College
WVU Seeks Win For Second Place In Southern Conference
Richmond Virginia edition reports West Virginia Mountaineers chase second in the Southern Conference baseball standings. Furman leads at 4-0 with two games this week including a meeting with WVU. Richmond and Citadel have lighter schedules as the season progresses.
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Richmond
Virginia
Mountaineers
Williamsburg
Mounties
West Virginia
Citadel
Rollins
Paladins
Furman
South Carolna
Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Tech
Hunsaker Up And Walking
Dr. E L Gage said Tunney Hunsaker is up and walking a little and may leave the hospital this week if he improves. The former Fayetteville police chief suffered a brain injury in a April 6 bout with Joe Sheldon of Cleveland in Beckley. He was critical until April 10 and underwent two emergency operations. Gage noted definite progress.
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Bluefield
UPI
E. L. Gage
Tunney Hunsaker
Fayetteville
Beckley
Joe
Shotgun
Pirates extend win streak as Mazeroski sparks comeback
Pittsburgh caps 10th straight by beating New York 4 3. Mazeroski triples driving in Hoak as Clemente and Burgess deliver key hits. Mets drop to ninth straight losses. Sturdivant toiled, Hook hoped to stop skid.
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UPI
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New York Mets
Forbes Field
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Zimmer
Virdon
Chacon
Great Sf
Smith
Skinner
Thomas
Stuart
Neal
Clemente
Hodges
Burgess
Hickman
Hoak
Can’zaro
Zer
Ski
Craig
Veale
Jones
Jackson
E—Clemente
Mazeroski
Groat
Craig Ne
Miss Smith Wins Shine Sunshine Open in Miami
Marilynn Smith shot a final round 71 to cap a 214 total and win $1,200 in the Shine Sunshine Women’s Open at Miami. Patty Berg and Kathy Whitworth finished tied for second at 218. Whitworth rallied before a triple bogey on 17, while Berg stayed out of contention. Wright placed seventh, Rawls earned $600 for fourth.
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UPI
Marilynn Smith
Miss Smith
Patty Berg
Kathy Whitworth
Miss Berg
Fort Myers
Fla
Miss Whitworth
Jal
N.M
Mickey Wright
Betsy Rawls
Spartanburg
S. C
Beckley Elks Little League Opens May 20 at Eccles Park
Beckley Elks Little League administrators announced a new league schedule with a May 20 doubleheader at Eccles Little League Park. At a Saturday meeting 345 players signed rosters as tryouts, all-star game plans, and schedules were discussed. Officers and volunteers will assist with the Western League operations and evening sessions were planned at the Elks lodge to discuss next week’s camps.
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Cee Penne
Hubert Lawson
Trap Hill High School
Beckley Elks
Waman
Tanacainer Siaset
the Elks
Elks Lodge
Lucas Named Most Valuable Player in Sportsman Tournament
Jerry Lucas of Ohio State was named the Most Valuable Player in the Sportsman basketball tournament after leading the Buckeyes to a 104-91 title win. He scored 20 points and controlled the boards as Mel Nowell added 25 for OSU. Hal Greer led the runner up with 26. Los Angeles Lakers star Jerry West had 28 in a separate WVU alumnus game, while Oscar Robertson and Dayton notables finished with 22 and notable efforts.
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Charleston
W. Va
UPI
Jerry Lucas
Ohio State
Lucas
Buckeye Stars
Hal Greer
Mel Nowell
Greer
Los Angeles Laker
Jerry West
West Virginia
Ce Stars
Oscar Robertson
Dayton University
Robertson
Casey Expects $500 Fine for Beer Ad Pose
Mets manager Casey Stengel said he expected about a $500 fine after being reprimanded by Commissioner Ford Frick for posing in uniform in a beer advertisement. He noted the alcohol ad ban affects managers and players and cited the Mets’ 8-4 loss to Pittsburgh as the context.
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UPI
Casey Stengel
New York Mets
Ford Frick
Frick
Stengel
Mets
Pittsburgh Pirates
USGA Golfers To Qualify At Rivera
Riviera Country Club in Huntington West Virginia will host a U S G A public links sectional qualifier on June 19 with an entry deadline of May 31. The USGA tournament runs July 9 to 14 at Tonawanda Indiana Y
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Rivera
Huntington
W. Va
Riviera Country Club
Tonawanda
In, Y
Lewis 5 Bolsters Women's Major Bowling Lead
Lewis Chevrolet seeks a season playoff edge in the Women’s Major Bowling League at Bowl Wick, facing Greenbrier Dairy midweek after edging Mooseheart. Catgirls’ Duncan Catron powered a 584 series as several bowlers posted 500s, with Greenbrier’s Margaret Wood and Ruby Jo Gordon contributing strong totals in a competitive night.
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Lewis Chevrolet
Duncan Catron
Greenbrier Dairy
Bowl Wick
Chevrolet
Mooseheart
Beauty Bar
Greenbrier
Jerry Lilly
Catgirls
Ruby Jo Gordon
Gloria Sweeney
Margaret Wood
Beauty
Chris Haynes
Gladys Stiles
Elizabeth Clay
King
King Tut
Alicia Mahler
Jo Biggs
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