Intercity softball league organizes eight team circuit
Five clubs meet to form the Intercity Softball League with Tony Lusk representing Prosperity. A tentative 1957 slate was discussed and a May 6 final deadline set for entries with a $25 fee. Raleigh Register editor Bob Wills chaired. Pinecrest State Lunch Sprague and Eccles attend. Pinecrest may field one or two teams. next meeting at Pinecrest Sanitarium lobby at 7:40.
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Tony Lusk
Lusk
Bob Wills
Raleigh Register
Roy Okes
Ballard Stadium
Pinecrest
State Lunch
Oak Hill
Sprague
Eccles
Moon Mallins
Harold Garrett
Bill McGinnis
Tom Gillian
Eastern Gas & Fuel
Pinecrest Sanitarion
Burleson Motors Sixth Team in Warren Williams Jr League
Burleson Motors becomes the sixth team in the Warren Williams Junior League replacing Sports Center. Harold Eye shifts to Holyfield Candy’s management, while Duncan Catron and Post 70 draw the first game. The league plans a three-night, 20-game schedule starting May 26 with a five or four and a half inning 10-run rule and curfew.
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Burleson Motors
Warren Williams
Beckley
Harold Eye
Holyfield Candy
Burleson
Sports Center
Duncan Catron
Post 70
Home Insurance
Babe Ruth
Holyfield
Joe Rodriguez
Umpires Meet Tonight In Raleigh County League
Umpires in the Raleigh County Baseball League hold a 7 30 p m meeting at Beckley Newspapers Library. ACL president Bob Wills urges all members of the County Umpires Association and others interested to attend as the County League opens play next Sunday.
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Raleigh County Baseball League
Beckley Newspapers
ACL
Bob Wills
County Umpires Association
County League
Major Leagues Show Attendance Rise Across Circuits
Major league baseball attendance rose about 7 percent overall, led by the New York Yankees with 129,736 fans over five home dates. Milwaukee Braves drew 127,064, the top NL figure, while Detroit, St. Louis, Kansas City, New York, and Chicago posted smaller gains amid a season with several rising totals.
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Yankees
Milwaukee Braves
Milwaukee
Detroit Tigers
St. Louis
Kansas City A's
New York Giants
Chicago White Sox
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati Redlegs
Philadelphia Prga
Teubert Beaten By Harry Ellis on 18th Green
The 21st Spring Tournament at Black Knight Country Club moved into the second round as Bill Teubert fell 18th hole to Harry Ellis. Notable results include Pr. E. B. Wray, Earl Bailey, and James Thompson advancing in close matches with several second round pairings listed for the weekend.
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Black Knight Country Club
Bill Teubert
Harry Ellis
Black Knight
B. Sweet
Pr. E. B. Wray
French Toney
Earl Bailey
Wayne Reynolds
Paris Sutphin
Dr. W. G. Moran
W.W. L. McBride
Tom Shrewsbury
Hoppy Reed
Frank Morton
James Thompson
Lt. L. Sénerer
John Cooper
S. Austin Caperton Jr
Ellis
Bailey
Reed
Wray
Thompson
Russ Parsons
K. D. Bowers
Fred Hart
Tom Turner
L. L. Scherer Jr
M. M. Ralston
G. Callison Jr
West
Cottrill
DePaulo
Albert Tieche - Ray Harless
Callison
Bowers
Turner
Ralston
Paul Loflin
Adam Halley
LaBua Revives Form with Third Straight win at St Nicholas Arena
New style giving Jackie La Bua a third straight victory in a 10 round decision over Joe Miceli at St Nicholas Arena. The East Meadow, New York 155 pounder said he planted feet for power and limited movement to land more combinations. Miceli suffered a nose bleed from round four and an eye cut in round nine as La Bua outpunched him three to one.
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Jackie la Bua
155
East Meadow
N.Y
Joe Miceli
St. Nicholas Arena
Jackie
la Bua
Miceli
Germany
Fish Chief Resigns From South Carolina Conservation
Marty Van Meter resigns as Fish Chief effective May 22 leaving the Fish Division with three technicians. Conservation Director Carl Johnson accepts the decision with deep regret. Van Meter served eight years with the commission and led the division for three years to take a position with the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Charleston
State Conservation Commission
Marty van Meter
Carl Johnson
van Meter
Conservation Commission
Us, Fish and Wildlife Service
Wein Wins Local Tennis Duel at Mercersburg
Wein of Beckley West Virginia Mercersburg top tennis star defeated Baltimore City College 6 1 4 4 7 3 and St James Prep of Hagerstown Don Biggs 6 1 7 5 as Mercersburg opened season with two victories over city rivals.
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Mercersburg
Alan
Wein
Beckley
W. Va
Baltimore City Colleges
St. James Prep
Hagerstown
City College
Robert Barron
Hagers
Don Biggs
Senators Open Three Game Series With Saints Tonight
The Charleston Senators visit St. Paul for a three game set following a win over Denver. Chuck Daniel will pitch as Charleston collected 12 hits off Denver pitchers. George Risley and Howie Phillips had three hits each and Archie Wilson drove in three runs on a double.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Charleston Senators
St. Paul Saints
Denver
Chuck Daniel
Charleston
John Tsitouris
Bears
Senators
George Risley
Howie Phillips
Archie Wilson
Fritz Bricknell
Norm Siebern
Shomer
Tsifouris
Braves surge fuels pennant chase in early season flare
Milwaukee opens with a 9-1 pace pushing the Braves as the team to beat in the National League. Manager Fred Haney concentrates on four top arms—Spahn, Burdette, Buhl, and Pizarro—while setting up a pivotal series with the Dodgers at Ebbets Field. The Yankees and White Sox face Westbound schedules as Detroit and Kansas City host day games.
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Braves
Fred Haney
Philadelphia Phillies
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dodge Craneers
Dodgers
Haney
Polo Grounds
Oilers
Gene Conley
Bob
Pants
Bob Buhl
Trowbridge
WWHS Plans State Tennis Entries At Huntington
Woodrow Wilson High will enter both boys and girls in the state high school tennis tournament at Huntington May 27 28. Whitefield Ragland Jr and Gene Harvey represent WWHS boys while Linda Kessel and Loretta Bays join the girls. Becktley Tennis Club courts opened for practice and members may use the Ewart avenue facility.
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Huntington
Ned Ragland, Jr
Gene Harvey
Flying Eagles
Linda Kessel
Loratta Bays
WWHS
Beckley Tennis Club
Ewart Avenue
Wyoming County High School Baseball Roundup Highlights
Mullens, Herndon, and Oceana led a day of area baseball wins. Mullens beat Baileysville 14 7 in a twin bill, with Harry Morgan driving in four and a game winning homer in the opening 6 5 1 4 inning win. Oceana collected 16 hits to rout Gary Coaldiggers 16 8, marking a seventh win in nine starts.
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Oceana
Wyoming County
Rebels
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Coal City
Baileysville
Harry Morigan
Indians
Conley
Perry
Gary Coaldiggers
Bracy Mul
Major League Leaders in American League Batting and Pitching
The annual stat roundup lists Williams of Boston leading batting with .395 after 30 at bats tied with others for runs and hits. Simmson and Williams top hits. Doubling and home run figures highlight Adcock and Bouchee. pitching leaders include Snahn and Gomez with 30 strikeouts combined.
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Five-Player Trade Ships Stone Chakales to Red Sox
Washington and Boston stage their first major trade of the season sending Dean Stone and Bob Chakales to Boston in exchange for Faye Throneberry Milt Bolling and Russ Kemmer ar. Calvin Griffith and Joe Cronin brokered the deal as fans speculate on improved left handed depth and stronger infield defense.
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Cronin
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Kansas City
Chakales
Mel Parnell
Jack Spring
Higgins
Parnell
Charley Dressen
Cleveland
Thronederry
Indians
Dressen
Standings and Schedules Between Major Leagues
Eastern standings show Chicago Boston New York Baltimore and Detroit with varying records and percentages. Daily schedules list games across American and National leagues with pitchers and times, plus yesterday and tomorrow results for several matchups.
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Boston
New York
Baltimore
Kansas City
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Pierce
Nixon
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P Bucks
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Stubbs
Lemon
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Trabowsky
Maglie
NBA Fed Up Weighs Suspension Of Archie Moore
Grand Rapids Michigan The NBA president Floyd Stevens says light heavyweight champion Archie Moore may face an immediate suspension if no definite word by tomorrow on his title defense in Detroit June 7 against Tony Anthony. Stevens plans to confer in Chicago with James D Norris and Truman Gibson about Moore's next defense. He said if no decision by then the NBA will vacate the title.
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National Boxing Assn
Archie Moore
Detroit
Tony Anthony
Floyd Stevens
NBA
Chicago
James D. Norris
Truman Gibson
International Boxing Club
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Stevens
Archie
Braves' 9 1 Start No Fluke Ahead Haney Says
Milwaukee Braves manager Fred Haney says the early 9-1 start is real and the team will not collapse under pressure. He credits a deliberate plan using four starters to stay razor sharp while the rest of the staff supports a winning effort.
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ED Corrigan
YORK
Fred Haney
Milwaukee Braves
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Robinson Hopes For Early Knockout In Title Rematch
Sugar Ray Robinson weighs in ahead of tomorrow night's middleweight title rematch with Gene Fullmer. Robinson hints at retirement if he loses, while Fullmer studies his rival after a rugged final drill. Gate receipts approach 150000 with TV rights at 100000, each fighter lined to earn about 55000 under a five point must system.
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Sugar Ray Robinson
Gene Fullmer
West Jordan
Utah
Madison Square Garden
Robinson
Fullimer
Fullmer
Chicago
International Boxing Club
Chicago Stadium
Jim Norris
Sam Little Caddies for Eisenhower at Augusta
Sam Little, a 37 year old Negro, has caddied for President Eisenhower since April 18 at Augusta National. He previously carried the President’s bag before Eisenhower’s election and replaced Willie Perfeet as presidential caddy after his retirement. The President now often uses an electric golf cart, but Sam remains beside him for each shot and notes the President plays seriously yet has a good time.
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Sam Little
Eisenhower
Sam
Augusta National Golf Club
United States
Willie
Perfeet
Ed Dudley
Eisen
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