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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1957
Page
10
Beckley Little League Red Sox seek improvement after a first-half loss in the second half standings. In a team photo, Malango and Torrrleo stand in back with Salango Reid Hancock and Lonnie in the front row.
Duncan Catron swept to a 7th win as Post 32 beat four-setback Burleson Motors 4 1 and Post 7 fell 3 1. Meade and Bales helped Dodgers and Reds while Hess and Monroe hurled for bevy of scorers. Freeman pitched for the winning Reds.
Today features multiple league games across Beckley area including Frank's facing Pinecrest and Elijah Rabe Ruth Erie's against Harry's. Other matchups include Indians vs Yankees Red Sox vs Tigers Orioles vs Athletics Mullers Rabe and Giants vs Red Sox with several minors and Babe Ruth contests in Stotesbury Slab Fork.
Officials used a chemical to eliminate thick scum on Carsania Lake but killed nearly all fish. The two-mile lake near Reading supports fishing and boating as locals note algae and warm water contributed to the die off. Separately Laurel Park in Baltimore hosted major match races in 1918 and 1923 featuring Hourless Eternal Billy Kelly Sarazen and Happy Thoughts.
A spokesman for new Wheeling Downs owners says horses from the Royal Main stable will not run in the summer meeting until ownership is proven to the satisfaction of the West Virginia Racing Commission and the Hazel Park Racing Assn of Detroit. The Royal Main stable was owned by Mrs. William G. Lias. the purchaser’s name is not yet announced. The Hazel Park group bought Wheeling Downs for 1.78 million dollars after government actions tied to back taxes. Also listed are recent boxing results from New York, St. Louis, New Orleans and other venues.
Archie Moore must sign a contract by noon today to defend the world light heavyweight title against Tony Anthony of New York or be stripped. Julius Nelland, head of the World Championship Boxing Committee, and NYSAC laid down the deadline. Moore, in Los Angeles, reportedly agreed to terms. a written pact was to be submitted to the California Commission.
The column questions the quality of the National League roster and outcry over fan voting. It cites players like Bell Post Mays and Kaline as examples, notes Commissioner Munson’s rules, and critiques selections including Kuenn McDougal Wertz and Berra.
Yonkers Raceway canceled the Trans-America Pace after too few entries in spite of a £50,000 purse. Yonkers president Martin Tanenbaum cited the shortage of trotters as the reason. A federal judge denied contempt sanctions against the Standardbred Owners Assn and ordered an injunction to prevent further entry-related actions.
In a burst of contract rows and court ban threats United States and Australia clash over Lew Hoad Pancho Gonzales and Jack Kramer. Hoad signed to play for Kramer’s tour faces walkouts and Australia’s ban move while Gonzales rejects Forest Hills and Los Angeles events.
Melbourne sports columnist Harry Gordon argues the Davis Cup is second rate after Lew Hoad’s signing with Jack Kramer. He says the challenge round lacks top players and names six players who would face tough competition if present, while others are deemed too young or not strong enough for pro tennis.
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