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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1958
Page
3
Walter Craddock and Walter Parkersburg figure in A's weekend games as Craddock works relief after May. Charles Kent’s Charleston job may pass to Walter, with casting for successor noted. Becket Beckley College ties and Fort Worth Texas League notes interleave with other local sports and a quirky police report about a boy moving base paths in a wagon.
CHICAGO AP Ted Marchibroda veteran quarterback from St Bonaventure and the University of Detroit signed for another season with the Chicago Cardinals. Marchibroda, acquired from the Pittsburgh Steelers last year, will start his first full season with the Cardinals.
Olympic pole vaulting champion BOB RICHARDS, director of the Wheaties Sports Federation, promotes a national Junior Champ program to counter Russia’s bid in world fitness. Touring the nation with six year old Paul, he urges cities to stage Junior Champ days featuring track events fitness drills and sporting contests as local Junior Chamber of Commerce chapters roll out the program coast to coast.
Charleston and Wichita open a four game series with Wichita seeking another win over Charleston. Vic Rehm 6-2 aims for Wichita’s sixth win over Charleston in nine meetings while Charleston taps Art Houtteman 2-6. The Senators split a doubleheader with Louisville, staying 11 2 games behind Denver. Jim Stump earned his second shutout for Charleston.
Charleston overcame a 6-3 deficit to beat Louisville 10-8 as they collected 16 hits. Jack Parks hit a decisive homer in the eighth after Frank Zupp’s double, while George Spencer and Chuck Oertel delivered key hits. Louisville’s Jerry Davie exited in the sixth after a rough start. Barney Schultz took the loss in relief. Charleston set to meet Wichita in two games the next day with telecast planned for the afternoon.
In Tacoma Washington AP report, Ike's brother Ed Eisenhower debates Mulligan while recounting Edgar N Eisenhower's round of 67 at Tacoma Country and Golf Club. The piece threads jokes about presidents, golf lore, and family banter with local youth baseball results Bays Buick and King Photo games noted amid quirky dialogue.
Pitching by Bob Purkey of the Reds blanked the Giants for a second time this season, extending his scoreless streak to 42 innings in a 4-0 victory. Lew Burdette of the Braves tied NL pitching records with two homers in a game, driving in five in a 8-4 win over the Dodgers. Dick Stuart of Salt Lake slugged a home run barrage while eyeing acting roles after baseball.
John Ball pitched a no-hit, 6-0 win for Beckley Trading Post over Smokehouse in Intercity Softball League action. Ball walked four and fanned four as Trading Post surprised top teams, scoring four runs in the third inning off Horse Martin.
Cut and Shoot Texas residents gather for Roy Harris to spar for the world heavyweight title bout set for August 18 in Los Angeles against Floyd Patterson. Harris, 25, 190 pounds, trains in a homemade outdoor gym with local support, drawing about 2,000 spectators. Harris showcases a strong counterpunch, fast reflexes, and a solid jab though his right-handed leads appear awkward.
New Yorker Jimmy White was indicted by a grand jury on conspiracy to fix the Akins Logart welterweight bout and for acting as an undercover manager for Logart. Co conspirator Hymie Wallman was also named. Wallman faces related charges but not as a defendant. The fight ended with Akins knocking out Logart. Wallman’s licenses were pulled by the New York State Athletic Commission, and Grant case hearings are set for July 17.
Beckley teams lead a full slate featuring Tigers versus Indians, Red Sox against Yankees, Orioles facing Athletics, and No 3 Beckley Babe Ruth Kealley's clash with Harry's. Other matchups include Modern versus Eric's, Warren Williams Junior Post 32 versus Puncan Catron, Schiff's against Home Insurance Mullens, Lions versus Legion Rotary, Moose, American Legion Mullens versus Princeton at Bluefield, Hinton Little League Cardinals versus Reds, Fayette Little Men's Red Sox versus White Sox, Yankees versus Reds, Richwood Junior Lions versus Moose.
Alderman walked and Barry Huffstuttler slapped a double scoring two minutes to knot the score at 5-5. Mortis and Eilison also walked as Suddreth was forced moments earlier by Arnold.
In Inglewood California AP reports Gallant Man with four rivals in the $162,100 Gold Cup Handicap at Hollywood Park on Saturday. The 4 year old weighs 130 pounds for the mile and a quarter. He carries 12 pounds more than Seaneen ridden by Neil S McCarthy and popular rival Eddie Schmidt. The race offers $100,000 to the winner.
Area amateur baseball results show Giants and Cardinals in tight games with Manning and Rappold contributing RBIs. Dodgers Reds and other local teams posted wins, while Ellison fended off a tough pitching duel for a 5 0 victory in intercity play.
WETHERSFIELD Conn AP The Insurance City Open advances to its second round with leaders at 8 under par Charles Sifford of Philadelphia and Jack Burke of Kiamesha Lake NY both shot 63 Thursday joining Doug Ford Marty Fargol and George Boyer among four others at 63 Fourty five per cent of the 145 field broke par and 15 equaled it setting this year’s PGA record at Akron Ohio The course is 6551 yards Par 71 After today 75 professionals and 10 amateurs advance with 15 more professionals to be cut Saturday final 18 holes Sunday
A team of biologists led by Dr. L. A. Krumholz has been collecting fish samples from New Martinsville south to creek mouths in Mason and Jackson counties as part of a multi state pollution survey. The study, funded by eight states draining into the Ohio River, aims to finish by year end with follow up checks planned. Rotenone is used to stun fish, which are then collected, identified, weighed and measured.
Mickey Crawford, a 22-2 welterweight from Saginaw, faces Mexico's Ortega in a 10 round televised bout at Madison Square Garden. Crawford, on a four fight win streak and 7-3 favorite, says he can spare time for painting his art after winning the title. Ortega stands 46-12 with 20 knockouts as a dangerous challenger in tonight's main event.
Mary Hafey 24 year old Erie water ballet teacher begins a solo swim from Presque Isle State Park at 6 p m EST toward Long Point Ontario in a bid to be the first woman to cross Lake Erie. The attempt is set for today with her manager noting the effort.
Silky Sullivan, famed come from behind horse, is ill with a cough and fever and may miss the $100,000 added Westerner at Hollywood Park on July 19. Trainer Reggie Cornell said the chestnut colt developed symptoms two days ago and is resting under veterinary care.
Reed of Alameda meets Canadian Bob Bedard in Davis Cup semi finals action as the U S seeks a 2 0 lead. Barry MacKay earlier defeated Don Fontana in straight sets 6 1 6 2 7 5. Rain postponed Reed Bedard match pushing remaining singles to Monday with doubles on Saturday.
Hollywood California AP reports lightweight Jimmy Grow from Lewiston Idaho will face former lightweight champion Jimmy Carter of New York City in a 10 round main event at Hollywood Legion Stadium on July 39. Grow’s last bout April 18 ended with a seventh round KO of Jim Lasiter. His pro record stands at 33 victories, 7 losses with 31 knockouts.
The Basilio Aragon fight is moved to September 5 due to date conflict with Patterson Harris. The 12 round middleweight bout had been scheduled for August 28, with the heavyweight title bout set for August 18. Both contests will be outdoors at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles.
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