Coal City Colts open playoff with 11 4 victory over Layland
Coal City surged for 15 hits to dominate Layland 11 4 as D McGraw and Waddell led a tenacity driven attack. Amigo fell 3 2 to Montreal Armeos in a seesaw game with a disputed eighth inning and a post game incident involving pitcher Truell. The playoff format features best two of three with potential doubleheaders and a championship series to follow.
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Australians favored to win Davis Cup at Forest Hills
In a Davis Cup preview from New York, Gayle Talbot predicts Australia will likely take the title 3-2 or 4-1 over the United States at Forest Hills. Tony Trabert may win two singles, Lew Hoad is a tossup, and the nations’ drive ties to the Melbourne 1956 Olympics. Willie Mays faces fan scrutiny as Giants’ recent struggles grow. Archie Moore interview notes raise questions on his past statements and boxing career.
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Forest Hills
Tony Trabert
Lew Hoad
Giants
Willie Mays
Polo Grounds
Mays
Davey Returns To Ring Tonight
Davey returns from a 165 month retirement to fight Pat Manzi in a 10 round bout at Saginaw Michigan. The 29 year old Michigan State graduate quit 15 months ago after a seventh round KO by Vince Martinez. A prior defeat came February 11 1953 to Kid Gavilan in a title bout. The fight will not be televised.
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Pat Manzi
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Kid Gavilan
WVU Never Lost To Four Opponents This Season
Morgantown notes that West Virginia University has not been defeated by four opponents this 1955 season. Richmond VMI Marquette and William and Mary remain undefeated against them this year.
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Morgantown
West Virginia University
Richmond
Marquette
William and Mary
Stewart and Romack Lead Women's Amateur Field
At Myers Park Country Club Charlotte the 55th National Women's Amateur Championship opens with Marlene Stewart of Canada and Barbara Romack of California among favorites. The 104-player field faces seven rounds of match play on a hot, hilly course with Bermuda greens challenging the entrants.
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California
Barbara Romack
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Florida
Rollins College
Romack
Browns Giants Remain Eastern Pros Top Picks
The 1954 NFL contenders open the season with the Browns defeating the Packers 13-7 in Akron and the Giants beating the 49ers 28-17 in Seattle. Baltimore’s Colts overwhelmed Ft. Belvoir 61-0, while the Cardinals defeated the Bears 21-6 in Jacksonville. Lou Groza and Fred Morrison starred for Cleveland, Don Heinrich led the Giants, with Ameche Dupre Shaw and Matson delivering key plays for Baltimore and Chicago.
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Giants
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Green Bay Packers
Akron
Ohio
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Ft. Belvoir
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Lou Groza
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George Shaw
Alan Ameche
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Colts
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Ameche
Ollie Matson
Dave Mann
Cardinal
Lamar McHan
Mary McGinnis Wins BKCC Senior Swim Championship
Mary McGinnis captured the Black Knight Country Club senior swimming title scoring 13 points to beat Randy Halloran by one in Beckley. The meet, first of its kind at the club pool, featured junior and younger classes with close races won by Bill Kautz, Paul Hutchinson, Sue Smith, and Phyllis Bowers among others. Trophies will be awarded Sept. 1 at the junior trophy dance.
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Beckley
Tomeny Minter
Kirk Canterbury
Bill Tolley
Blue Girls
Mary McGinnis
Jean Barden
Allan Ross
Rickey Meyer
Henry Walker
Pamie Lynch
BRCC
Carolyn Smith
Sharon Smith
Kathey Luchini
Laughan Lewis
Susan Moran
Ary Massinople
Sue Smith
Phyllis Bowers
McGinnis
American Association Yesterday's Exhibition Scores flash
Yesterday's exhibition results in the American Association show the Chicago Cardinals 21, Chicago Bears 28, New York 28, San Francisco 17, Cleveland 13, Green Bay 7, Baltimore 61, Fort Belvoir 0. The standings reflect a mix of pro teams and military teams in a wide range of scores.
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Cleveland
Green Bay
Baltimore
Fort Belvoir
Tigers and Cardinals Ready for Becketley Series Showdown
Beckley Little League finals begin at Elks Stadium with the Tigers facing the Cardinals after both clinched semifinal wins. Tigers beat the Indians and Cards defeated the Dodgers. an earlier protest by Frank Baker was dismissed. Opening the night, Yankees vs Reds in an exhibition. Kenny Bibb to start for the Tigers, Howard Brammer for the Cardinals. Don Belcher slated for Reds, Yankees’ starter undetermined.
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Frank Barksdale
Frank Baker
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Yanks
Kenny Bibb
Howard Brammer
Don Belcher
Senators Capture 3rd from Toledo
Indianapolis opening American Association series after Charleston Senators won three of four from Toledo in Charleston. Luke Easter hit his 27th homer on Gorin’s first pitch in the bottom of the eighth to seal a 3-2 Charleston win. Easter’s error helped Toledo tie 2-2 in the top of the eighth. Forest Smith’s solo homer gave Charleston the lead in the seventh. Joe Torpey booted a double play at short in the sixth for Toledo’s unearned run. Moe Savransky to start for Charleston against Indianapolis.
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Charleston Senators
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Charleston
Big Luke Easter
Charley Gorin
Easter
Forest Smith
Joe Torpey
Senators
Gip Dickens
Earl Battey
Moe Savransky
Indians
Pinecrest Falls in West Virginia State Softball Semis
Rain halted play in the state softball semifinals as Charleston CIO defeated Beckley 6-4. The Ray's Market of Charleston versus Grafton Coal of Clarksburg was tied 1-1 after three innings when called and will resume next Sunday. The winner faces Charleston CIO for the state title and the victor advances to Toledo for the Eastern Regional tournament.
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West Virginia
Charleston Cio
Beckley
Ray’s Market
Charleston
Grafton Coal
Toledo
Ohio
Legion 9s to Be Feted at Mullens Dinner
American Legion Post 106 hosts a dinner for its junior and Little League teams at Mullens Grade School cafeteria at 6:30. Manager Cecil Lacey explains some boys were uncontacted and asked to inform coaches. Jimmy French of Welch will speak with Legion junior directors and Little League officers.
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American Legion Post 106
Mgr
Cecil Lacey
Jimmy French
Welch
Legion
Little League
Post 106
Little League Uniforms Return Ordered by Beckley Chief
Beckley Little League executive president Frank Barksdale ordered each manager to collect uniforms from his players after elimination. All players are urged to have uniforms cleaned and turned in to their managers as soon as possible. The directive also extends to other teams exiting tournament play.
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Beckley
Little League
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