Ace Armstrong Seeks Break Against Calhoun at MSG
Gene Armstrong a 26 year old 160 pound middleweight from Linden New Jersey holds a 14 fight winning streak and NBA ranking ninth. He meets Rory Calhoun in a Madison Square Garden TV headliner aiming for a $5,000 purse and a possible rise in the rankings with a victory.
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Ace
Armstrong
NBA
Rory Calhoun
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Calhoun
Ring
Wheeling Downs Groom Barred and Groom Suspended
Wheeling Downs racing steward barred Walter A. Claypool and suspended Lee Gates for six months after an electrical prod was used to stimulate a horse. Gates faces a cruelty to animal charge. Bond set at $500 and a preliminary hearing scheduled. Trainer Walter Fischer fined $100 for employing an unlicensed groom.
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Wheeling Downs
Frank Gall
Gall
Walter A. Claypool
Lee Gates
Gates
Joseph Calangelo
Wheeling- Ohio County
William Custer
Claypool
State Racing Commission
Walter Fischer
Smokehouse Eyes Rally In Mullens Looming Title Pressure
Smokehouse of Beckley aims to force a three way clash for Raleigh County League first as it travels to Mullens to face American Legion Post 106 at 7:30 p.m. at Mullens Athletic Field. Mullens seeks a post season berth in the Shaughnessy playoffs with a win. A loss could force a Mullens Oceana playoff to decide playoff entry.
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Balling
Raleigh County League
Mullens
American Legion Post
Mullens Athletic
Cecil Lacy
Shaughnessy
Legion
Oceana Merchants
Smokehouse win may crown league leader in clash with Coal City
Beckley faces Coal City and Stanaford as the league race tightens with a possible title. Patsy Fragile calls Beckley players to meet at the Smokehouse 5 30 to 6 p m before departing for Mullens. Umpires are Robert Shiflett and Herbert Henderson. A Beckley Newspaper Corp library meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday will map playoffs with top clubs urged to attend. A double elimination tournament proposal may be discussed if Shaughnessy is included.
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Beckley
Coal City
Stanaford
Coal Ciy
Patsy Fragile
Mullens
Robert Shiflett
Herbert Henderson
Johnny Stewart
Beckley Newspaper Corp
Mangers
Three Teams Remain In District Softball Play
Smokehouse stays the team to beat after a 3 1 victory over Trading Post in a Tuesday District Softball Tournament at Ballard Stadium. Coal River Hound Dogs routed Stamford 12 0 as Bill Lilly and his knuckleball combo overwhelmed Stamford’s lineup. Lilly and teammates led a 11 hit attack while Parker took the loss for Stamford.
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Pamtpales
Jim McComas
Jack Kyle
Gene
Cooper
Heath
Parker
Gene O'Neal
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Jay Ball
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Indians Top Cardinals as Runion Shuts Them Down
Mullens Indians win 3-0 led by Gary Runion who tossed a no hit no run game while brother Fred Runion added a two hit no run effort to keep pace with the Giants in a Babe Ruth league twin bill. Shelton drove in two runs for Mullens as the team exploded for four runs in the fourth inning to seal the victory over the Cardinals.
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Currington
Rat
West Virginia Wins Interstate Seniors Golf Match
West Virginia defeated Virginia 86 to 73 to win the team portion of the Virginia Seniors Golf Tourney at White Sulphur Springs. George F. Morris of Martinsville led the individual standings with a three over 73 in the opening 18-hole round as 260 players began the three day event. The final 18 holes were to be completed today.
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W. Va
West Virginia
Virginia
Old Dominion
George F. Morris
Martinsville
Senators Begin Road Swing After Five-Game Win Streak
Minneapolis sees the Charleston Senators visit edge a 31-2 lead atop the American Assix race as they wrap a four-game series with Denver. Bill Taylor drives in a two-run double in a 2-1 comeback win, while Art Houtteman, 44, with two straight shutouts, eyed more success.
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Association
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Art Houtteman
Die Traynor Plans Return To TV Work
Pie Traynor, Baseball Hall of Fame member, planned to return to his television announcing job in Pittsburgh on Monday after nearly four weeks in hospital for an upper respiratory ailment and subsequent surgery.
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Beckley Day honors Charleston Senator fan ballot
One Charleston Senators player will be honored on Beckley Day at Walt Powell Park Sunday afternoon August 17. Fans vote by writing their favorite Senator on a ballot and mailing it to the Beckley Post Herald Sports Editor before Tuesday. The event is set for August 17, 1958 at Beckley, West Virginia.
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Beckley Post-Herald
Beckley
W. Va
American Phil Coleman Wins 3000m Steeplechase in Budapest
Phil Coleman, 27, a Champaign Illinois teacher, wins the 3000 meter steeplechase in Budapest defeating a strong Hungarian and Czechoslovak field. His time 8 43.4 follows an American record in Warsaw of 18 40.8 and a Moscow meet. The performance boosts U S distance running reputation and casts light on others like Bill Dellinger.
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England
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Football Clinic Schedule Listed Across State Aug Clinics
A state wide football clinic will be held at Jackson's Mill on Aug 16 and 17 led by Cliff Harper an Alabama official. A second clinic is set for Beckley on Aug 18 with talks on 1958 football rules and rating regulations. Officials must attend at least one of 12 clinics to keep ratings while coaches and principals join conferences.
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Alabama
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W. R. Fugitt
West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission
Cumberland
Maryland
Charles Town
Schiff's Shoes Clinch Final Bid In Double Elim League
Ronald Rash threw a two hitter to lead Schiff's Shoes past Post 32 9 to 4, forcing another title game in the Warren Williams Junior League double elimination finals at WWHS Field. Schiffs and Post 32 both carry one loss. winner claims the league crown tonight.
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Schift
Beckley Netters Open Wester Maryland Tennis Championship
The 37th Wester Maryland tennis championship at Mountain Lake Park began with a one sided first round. Beckley players Ned Ragland and Allen Wein advanced briefly before exiting, as seeds did not contest day one. Second round winners include Charles Brook and Alec Kiles among others, with table set for a full week of matches.
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Allen Wein
Beckley
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Washington, D. C
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Baltimore
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Alec Kiles
Washington
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St. Petersburg
Fla
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Clarksburg
Col
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D. C
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Charleston
Tom Nai
Oakland
John Hazlett
Wheeling
Joseph Krock
Uniontown
Charles Furbee
Joseph Bader
VV. Va
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Pemp Gillespie
White Sulphur Springs
Alten Towleson
Lawrence Middlecamp
Adelphi
Lewellan
Earle Brown
John Harlor
Keyser
Phoebe Gillispie
Linda Levering
Home Town Girls Lead Farmington Invitational
Miss Mary Pat Janssen and Mrs. Willielm B. Pollard held a two stroke lead in the Farmington Invitational Women's golf tournament at Farmington Court club. They shot eight over par 77 to top Marge Burns of Greensboro by two strokes. Defending champion Berri Long is not competing this year.
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Willielm B. Pollard
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N. C
Berri Long
Huntington
W. Va
Delany and Elliott Vie For World Record In Dublin Mile
Ireland’s Ron Delany and Australia’s Herb Elliott, two leading milers, race in Dublin with a potential world record at stake. Delany clocks 3:58.8 for the mile while Elliott has under four minutes seven times, with a best of 3:57.8.
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Herb Elliott
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