Back 9 Mastery Wins Milwaukee Open for Cary
Cary Middlecoff, a Memphis native now in Hollywood, wins the Milwaukee Open with a 16 under 264 to take the $5,300 first prize. He dominates the back nine at Tripoli Golf Club, finishing one stroke ahead of Ed Fargo’s tournament record he shared. Bob Rosburg places second with 256, Bill Casper Jr. third at 267, while Sam Snead and Bob Goalby tie for fourth at 270.
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Milwaukee
Cary Midglecoflf
Tripoli Golf Club
Memphis
Ed Fargo
Middlecoff
Tripoli
Bank Nine
Bob Rosburg
Palo Alto
Calif
Bill Casper Jr
Apple Valley
Rosburg
Casper
Sam Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Bob Goalby
Belleville
Cranston’s Newport bid halted by Kamo upset
In Newport, Kosei Kamo upset John Cranston 1-6 6-3 6-3 in the second round of the Newport Invitation Tennis Tournament. Ashley Cooper and Mal Anderson, seeded Nos. 2 and 1, avoid Cranston’s path as Kamo advances seeking more upsets in a day of second round play on Casino center court.
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Newport
R. I
Ashley Cooper
Mal Anderson
John Cranston
San Marino
Calif
Kosei Kamo
Kamo
Cranston
Worcester
Mass
Dave Harum
Coral Gables
Fla
Jack Frost
Monterey
Rod Laver
Australia
Ronald Holmberg
New York
Norman Perry
Los Angeles
Bowditch
Remp
Alejandro Elmedo
Peru
William Cullen
Fairfield
Conn
James Schmidt
Beaumont
Tex
William Bend
la Jolla
Earl’ Bucholz
Whitney Reed
Alameda
Harry Hoffman
Philadelphia
Cards Beat Beavers Before 21029 Fans in Portland
In Portland, the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Portland Beavers 7 to 1 in an exhibition before 21,029 fans. Gene Freese led the NL club with three hits including a double and two singles. Beavers’ GM Bill Brenner and another pitcher surrendered 13 hits, while Bob Mabe went 2 for 2 and Lindy McDaniel held Portland to five hits.
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Portland
Ore
St. Louis Cardinals
Portland Beavers
Bill Brenner
Gene Freese
Mabe
Lindy McDaniel
Mullens Bowling Center to reopen under Mullins management
Mullens Bowl ing Center will reopen Saturday under new owner manager Silas C Mullins of Beckley after leasing the alleys for two years to him. Mullins, a former operator of the center and longtime bowler, plans seven days a week hours and aims to reorganize leagues, building on four existing leagues last season under Emory Hypes and Leo Hinzman. He seeks league contact within a week and expects at least that many to return.
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Mullins
Mullens
Cassinelli
Amigo
Beckley
Stay
Welch
Raleigh County
Matoaka
Glen White
Stotesbury
Raleigh
Raleigh County Baseball League
Geraldine Canaday
Daugh
Mallens
Emory Hypes
Leo P. Hinzman
College Bound Boys In LK Tilt
North and South all stars clash in the 10th Little Kanawha Bowl at Parkersburg High. South features WVU bound linemen Vearl Haynes and Bill Winter, while North includes Glen Mosser headed for Pitt and Bud Hammett bound for The Citadel. Gov Underwood to crown LK queen during halftime as 10,000 spectators attend. A 60 man Marine drum and bugle corps will perform at halftime.
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Parkersburg
South
Little Kanawha Valley
West Virginia University
Vearl Haynes
Grantsville
Bill Winter
Ripley
Glen Mosser
Harrisville
Pitt
Bud Hammett
Pennsboro
Citadel
Parkersburg High School
Gov. Underwood
Marine Drum and Bugle Corps
Uni
Jenkins Steps Back In Harris Camp Aboard Patterson Clash
Lew Jenkins, once tagged the Sweet Swatter, was hired as adviser to Roy Harris but his role faded quickly as trainer Big Gore objected to the arrangement. Harris remained under Viscusi’s guidance while Gore cooled, saying Harris is ready to fight Patterson. Gore later relented, permitting further talks with Jenkins, though tensions linger.
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Arrowhead Springs
Calif
Lew Jenkins
Roy Harris
Jenkins
Big Guy
Tex
Roy
Floyd Patterson
Los Angeles
Harris
Louis Viscusi
Houston
Lew
Sweetwater
Texas
Big Gore
Gore
Fort Ord
Bill Gore
Patterson
Oceana High to Issue Grid Togs This Week
Oceana High School will issue football equipment to senior junior and sophomore candidates at 10 a.m. Thursday. Freshmen report at 8 30 a.m. next Monday with shorts shirts and practice shoes per Coach Huey Miller.
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Oceana
Oceana High School
Huey Miller
Miller
Trap Hill High
Wildcats
Trap Hill
al Harper
Earl Arbaugh
Glen Rogers
Arbaugh
Lewisburg
Concord College
Owls
Bernard Evans
Byrd- Pridterman High School
Clear Fork High
Bill Montgomery
Olan Williams
Paul Fitzwater
Charles Dunbar
Rudy
Gibson Bueno Entered In Doubles Tournament
Wimbledon champions Althea Gibson of New York and Maria Bueno of Brazil were entered in the 78th National Doubles Tennis Championships at Longwood starting Sunday. Britain's Wightman Cup Team members Christine Truman and Ann Hayden also filed entries. Miss Gibson defeated Miss Truman for the Wimbledon singles title a few weeks ago.
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Brookline, Mass
Althea Gibson
New York
Maria Bueno
Brazil
Longwood
Britain
Christine Truman
Ann Hayden
Miss Gibson
Miss Truman
Four Rams Cut In Early Roster Shuffle
In REDLANDS California AP reports the Los Angeles Rams released four rookie players as first year hopefuls seek jobs. The cut list includes College of the Pacific end Eonald Schweitzer, Florida State center George Boyer, Pennsylvania Military Institute tackle John Klotz, and Texas Christian guard John Mitchell. Six rookies remain in Chicago preparing for Friday night’s All Star Detroit Lions game.
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Redlands
Calif
Los Angeles Rams
Chicago
Detroit Lions
Eonald Schweitzer
College of the Pacific
George Boyer
Florida State Center
John Klotz
Pennsylvania Military Institute
John Mitchell
Texas Christian Guard
Ezzard Charles to fight Johnny Harper in Fairmont return bout
Former heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles will meet Johnny Harper in a 10 round bout in Fairmont on August 2. Harper from Steubenville Ohio has a 17-7 pro record and was US amateur heavyweight champion in 1936. The Strairmont Fraternal Order of Police sponsors the card, ending a 10 year boxing hiatus in the city.
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Fairmont
Ezzard Charles
Johnny Harper
Harper
Steubenville
Ohio
U. S
St Rairmont Fraternal Order of Police
All-Stars to face Lions in Soldier Field clash
The College All-Stars, led by Otto Graham, plan a wide-open attack to challenge the Detroit Lions in Soldier Field. Despite being underdogs by at least two touchdowns, Graham notes the need to mold individuals into a cohesive unit while offsetting NFL game familiarity. A prior scrimmage against the Bears ended 24-7 in favor of Chicago.
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Chicago
Detroit Lions
Soldier Field
AllStar
Otto Graham
Graham
Cleveland Browns
Chicago Bear
Bears
Stars
Yanks and Cardinals clash for Beckley crown in doubleheader
Tonight at Elks Stadium the Yankees meet the Cardinals in a Beckley Little League doubleheader to decide city champions. The Orioles and Pirates play in the Minor loop contest at 5 45, after the Yanks beat the Cards 6 2 in their first meeting. The Orioles lead the Pirates 98 wins in the initial outing.
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Elks Stadium
Yankees
Cardinals
Beckley
Orioles
Pirates
Yanks
Yeaza Dominates Chicago Race Day with Four Wins
Jockey Manuel Yeaza led a Chicago sweep with four wins at Arlington Park. Veteran riders Eddie Arcaro and Bill Hartack each rode three winners, extending their recent success as national champions. The Associated Press report highlights Yeaza’s bright showing alongside celebrated champions in Chicago.
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Associated Press
Manuel Yeaza
Eddie
Arcaro
Bill Hartack
Arlington Park
Saratoga
Atlantic City
Yeaza
Chicago
Master
Hartack
Professional Boxing Comes To Fayetteville
Fayetteville hosts boxing Saturday night at Fayette County Memorial Auditorium led by chief of police Tunney Hunsaker versus Johnny Hobart in a ten round main event. The card includes Tim O Connell versus Tommy Lawless in the semi final, with several local fighters and regional prospects in four and six round bouts. Tickets are on sale at Keatleys Beckley New River Supply Oak Hill and Fayetteville Cavalry store. The opening bout begins at 8 p.m.
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Fayetteville
Texas
Hobart
Youngstown
Cleveland
Tommy Lawless
Tim’ O* ‘Connell
Weirton
W. Va
Sylvester Moore
Tennis Tourney Slated To Get Off Mark Today
Wheeling hosts the 46th West Virginia State Tennis Tourney with 29 women and 47 men in first rounds at Oglebay Park. Top seeds include Miss Boll in the women and Dave Hubinger in the men, with finals set for the weekend. Howard Stump Friederichs returns to action for the first time since 1925, seeking the singles title.
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Wheeling
West Virginia
Oglebay Park
Miss Dét Boll
Dave Hubinger
Charles‘ton
Miss Boll
Peachy Kellmeyer
Charleston
Norma Slayer
Anita Whitaker
Wellurg
Nancy Butts
Marshall College
Lanny
Brisbin
Jack Wright
Hugh Thompson
John Phillips
Jimmy Pearson
Charles Holland
John Loustau
Howard
Stump) Friederichs
Friederichs
Washington, D.C
Stoco and Clear Fork Announce 1958 Grid Slates
Raleigh County teams Stoco and Clear Fork released their 1958 football schedules. Mount Hope, Trap Hill, Byrd Prillerman, and Glen Rogers announced uniform issuance and practice times, with Stoco setting Sept. 3 home opener vs Mark Twain and Oak Hill, Sophia, Shady Spring, Hinton, and Mullens on the slate for Coalfield Conference play.
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Stoco
Clear Fork
Mount Hoge
Trap
Stoco High
Ken Wheeler
Larry Lilly
Don Kineer
Calvin Pack
Grant DeWeese
Ray Mullins
Timmy Bowman
Danny Williams
Indians
Mark Twain
Oak Hill
Sophia
Shady Spring
Marsh Fork
Hinton
Trap Hill
Pineville
Mount Hope
Mullens
Ansted
Meadow Bridge
Byrd-Prillerman
Clay Get
Babe Ruth Jr Loop Champions Play Friday
Harry's All-Stars champions of the local Babe Ruth loop face Post 32 War ren Williams League champs in a warm up game at Harry Lewin field. Manager Cotton White asks Post 32 to report at 6 p m. Mike Delridge to pitch. Game starts 7 30 p m. Harry's heads to the National Knot Hole Tournament at Crosley Field August 21 24.
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Harry's
Warren William
Cincinnati
Harry Lewin Field
Cotton White
Babe Ruth
Mike Delridge
Crosley Field
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American Oil Company
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