Visitors Eked Out Win in 1st
The Williamson Colts edged Beckley Bengals 2 to 1 in a tight game at R. M. I. Park. Chip Kamis limited the Bengals to three singles over six innings, with Warren Huffman and Russell Keaton contributing key hits. Errors and timely plays, plus a costly miscue on a throw, decided the outcome as Williamson seeks a second win in tonight’s Honey Boy Night finale.
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Southwest's First Men Get Museum
Graphic representations of daily life of southwestern prehistoric inhabitants will be shown in an old Spanish mission at Tumacacori Arizona when the new museum is completed. The museum will house artifacts charts maps photographs and dioramas to tell the story of a period nearly two and a half centuries ago.
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Marshall Glenn to Succeed Tallman At W. VA. U.
West Virginia University named Marshall Glenn head football coach succeeding Charles Tallman. Glenn will also coach basketball and is an alumnus who played football and basketball at the university.
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Seventy five enter Southern West Virginia tennis tournament
Huntington hosts the second annual Southern West Virginia open with seventy five players from five states at the Huntington tennis club. top seeds include Billy Tabert of Cincinnati ranked No 10 nationally in men singles and Miss Jane Hoy of Huntington leading the women’s draw. Other seeds include Eddie Buckle Deacon Parsons Jim Allen Charles Steinman Bill Jones Aubrey Smith and Fred West with challengers Shirley Barber Lucy Newberry Venable and Carolyn Friel among the women.
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Easterner Stephens Reaches Quarterfinals in East Intercollegiate Tennis
In Dongan Hills New York Yale’s Arthur V Stephens ousted Seward Stanford co holder of the doubles title 9-7 9-7 to reach the quarterfinals. George Dunn of Pennsylvania fell to Owen Anderson of USC LA 5-7 6-4 6-4. Gardnar Mulloy of Miami, defending champ, defeated William V Winslow Jr of Princeton 6-1 4-6 6-1.
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Miami
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Princeton
California Won't Soak Motorists
Sacramento California’s two major auto associations cheered as the legislature adjourned without enacting a wave of bills they labeled soak the motorist. The measures aimed to fingerprint all drivers tax touring vehicles restore speed traps and require semi annual auto inspections at a fee.
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Sacramento
Calif
California
Freshness Gauge for Berries Based on Appearance
Freshness of berries hinges on bright color and plump look while overripe berries show dull appearance and may harbor mold beneath.
Senators Lose In Last Frame
In Zanesville a ninth inning three run rally gave the Greys a 9 to 8 win over the Charleston Senators. Tighe drove in five for Charleston with a third inning homer and a fifth inning double.
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LSU Golf Stars Lead Tournament
LSU stars Paul Leslie and Fred Haas advanced to the National Intercollegiate Golf championship semi finals as Michigan’s Bill Barclay and Tulane’s Vincent D’Antoni joined them. Leslie swept Illinois’ John Hobart 9 and 8 while Haas beat Georgetown’s Harvey Johnson 7 and 5. Barclay edged Princeton’s Jim Marks 2 and 1, and D’Antoni beat Georgia Tech’s Stanley Holditch 4 and 3.
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Neely asks aid for Ravenswood man injured on mail route
Senator M. M. Neely of West Virginia asked Congress to appropriate $10,000 to Sherman W. White of Ravenswood for injuries suffered near Sissonville while operating a star mail route between Parkersburg and Charleston.
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Marbles Tourney Finalists Crowned In East North Central
In Wildwood New Jersey thirteen year olds Clinton Border Jr Bill Kloss and Andrew Tanana clinched regional marbles titles to reach the national finals Kloss defeated Jane Lapham in straight games to end her northern bid Border and Tanana each won 10 of 18 games for the eastern and central divisions Kloss Border Tanana join Peter Cuz Flint Michigan and Charles Goodwin Birmingham Alabama for today’s title shootout
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Sopwith Chooses Endeavour II for America’s Cup
Newport reports English yachtsman Sopwith nominated Endeavour II as his challenger for the America’s Cup races starting July 31. He cited faster windward performance over Endeavor I after informal trials. Defender status remains undecided pending further trials, with Harold Vanderbilt’s Ranger showing strong results.
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Ryder Cup Team Joins British Open Practice at Carnoustie
Walter Hagen and his victorious Ryder Cup team arrived in Carnoustie Scotland to practice for the British Open alongside Charlie Lacey Bobby Cruickshank and Joe Kirkwood. After cup exertions players faced harsh weather. Sam Snead paired with Hagen to defeat Horton Smith and Ed Dudley 2 and 1.
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Charlie Lacey
Bobby Cruickshank
Joe Kirkwood
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Welch Gains Tie For First Place
BLUEFIELD The Welch Miners swept two Bluefield hurlers for 18 runs on 19 hits in an 18 to 5 win yesterday snapping Blue Gray’s four game winning streak. Lefty Hoffman halted Major Hutton’s consecutive game batting streak at 22. The victory tied Welch with Beckley for first in the Mountain State standings. Welch 024 104 133 18 19 2 Bluefield 201 001 010 5 10 4 Hoffman Johnson Shorts Williams Haggerty.
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Amateur Tourney Starts August 23
New York reports the amateur golf championship will begin with qualifiers on July 23 at Fircrest Golf Club Tacoma. The 41st championship runs August 23 to 28 at Alderwood Country Club Portland. Defending champion is Johnny Fischer of Cincinnati. About 180 players expected to qualify from 31 districts. entry near last year’s 1118. Entries close July 14. other district rounds July 27 include Maryland Baltimore Pennsylvania Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Huntington West Virginia.
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Logan Indians Top Huntington Bees 8-5 in Mountain State Play
Logan Indians defeated Huntington Bees 8 to 5 to pull out of a nine team tie for last in the Mountain State league. Slone held Huntington to six hits while Pearson allowed 12 for Logan. Huntington scored two in the first and two in the second before Logan answered with three in the first and one in the fourth and sixth.
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Tommy Farr to Meet Louis In September For Title
New York promoters reported Tommy Farr would challenge Louis for the heavyweight title in September at a New York park. If Schmeling refuses to fight, promoter Mike Jacobs booked Farr by transatlantic call, with Farr earning a share of the gate or a guaranteed sum, ending plans for a London bout.
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