Yanks' Daily Double Returns to Form in Win
Yankees move to first place by beating the White Sox 6-2 as Maris hits his 34th homer and Mantle hits career 350th. Staf ford improves to 8-4, Arroyo closes in. In other AL action Boston edges Orioles 3-2, Twins down Indians 9-6. NL results: Reds lead by five with 4-3 over Cubs, Dodgers rally Phillies 6-3.
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Peachy Regains MA Tennis Title in WV
Peachy Kellmeyer of Charleston reclaimed the 18 and under singles title at the Middle Atlantic tournament, beating Betty Ann Murphy 6-1 6-3 in Wheeling. She also helped Natal ie Pace win the 18 and under doubles, 6-1 6-2 over Jane McCleary and Giuliana Peterson. Janet Irish won the 15 and under singles, then teamed for the 15 and under doubles crown.
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Slab Fork Babe Ruth League Queen Contest Planned
Sophia Mrs. Alice Sellards secretary of Slab Fork Babe Ruth League says a BBL Queen contest may be run if a girl from each team is selected by Monday. Tonight’s schedule features Slab Fork versus Home Hall.
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Semi-Pros Squad To Hold Practice At Ballard Stadium
Beckley’s semi pros, 5-7 on the season, will hold a practice tonight at Ballard’s Stadium at 6 p.m. The team fell to Bluefield in its last game and is set to host Pack Lumber in a Saturday night doubleheader.
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Rookie Mack Jones Debuts with Milwaukee in Hit Parade
Rookie outfielder Mack Jones fresh up from Louisville collected a double and three singles against St Louis. Joe Adcock contributed his 15th homer while Johnny Keane started his Cardinal managerial tenure at home. Willie Mays belted his 24th homer in the eighth off Bob Friend, ending Giants Pirates tension as Stu Miller closed out six straight batters after retrieving starter Billy O Dell.
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Parimutuel betting ban stated by West Virginia track official
Cole, VP of West Virginia Sports and Motor Speedway, says parimutuel wagering will not be allowed at their tracks now or in the future. Raleigh Register reports a Winston Salem group, Turner Investors, seeks parimutuel bets in WV. Turner plans discussions with Beckley dirt track owners. $300,000 stock must be subscribed before filing. Headquarters to be in Winston Salem. total aim $1 million capital with $700,000 stock sale after incorporation.
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Cupit Lema Share Lead In Canadian Open
Cupit of Longview Texas and Lema of An Leandro California shared the halfway lead at five under par 135 in the Canadian Open golf championship at Niakwa Country Club. Rain and wind shaped the round as Kell, Hill, Nielpote, and Gustin chased, while Campbell shot 66 to post the day’s best score.
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Weather's Okeh Cage Loop Opener Friday Night
Weather's Okeh Cage Loop schedules a Friday night doubleheader with Tom's Peanut facing Tom's Mercury in the opener and Combined Insurance meeting Coca Cola in the second game.
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Patrone Cited For Heroism In River Rescue
Former West Virginia University basketball star Phillip Patrone was named one of 21 recipients of bronze medals by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission in Pittsburgh for rescuing a woman from the Ohio River at Bellaire on March 19. He swam through 90 feet to reach her, pulled her 120 feet to shore, and aided by another man. the woman recovered after two weeks in hospital. Patrone, 23, from Bellaire, Ohio, will join the American Basketball League in Pittsburgh next October and said the award will help him repay a $300 loan he used to finish his degree in physical education.
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Local Semi-Pros Host Marmet Squad Saturday
Beckley semi pros welcome undefeated Pack Lumber for a weekend doubleheader at Warren Williams Field. Harry Perkowski to start game one and Wendell Backus to pitch game two for Beckley, while Wendell Doss remains unbeaten on the season for Pack Lumber.
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Phillies Hold July 17 18 Tryout Camp in Beckley
The Philadelphia Phillies announce a two day tryout at Warren Williams Field Beckley for ages 15 to 21 starting July 17 at 9 a.m. Scouts Pat Fragile Wess Livingwood and Tony Luca dello will observe. Legion members need Post Commander written permission and all players must bring their own gear.
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Liston Appears Before Pennsylvania Athletic Commission Today
Charles Sonny Liston faced the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission in Philadelphia to explain why his boxing license should not be suspended for three to six months. An informant said a ban could hinge on good behavior and recovery from two recent legal brushes including a Fairmount Park incident with a motorist, leading to impersonation and resisting arrest charges.
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Sonny) Liston
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Burleson Beatty To Run In 1500 Against Russia
The U S track team enters top milers Cyrol Burleson and Jim Beatty in the 1500 meter event against Russia this weekend. Beatty will run the 1500, not the 5000, despite prior speculation about a shift to longer distances.
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Rain Delays British Open. Palmer, Runyan Lead Pack
Torrential rain at Royal Birkdale forces a postponement of the British Open final rounds. Arnold Palmer and Paul Runyan, the remaining Americans, top the contenders as third round rescheduled for Saturday morning. Rees and Henning share the 36-hole lead with 142 totals. Nagle and Thomson close behind. Palmer aims to rally after a one-stroke penalty.
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Retton Named Outstanding Player in Carolina League for June
Columbus report notes Ronnie Retton, ex WVU star, hit .313 with 37 RBI to earn June Carolina League outstanding player honor. Minor League President Trautman announces winners across leagues. other league notes include Howie Bedell tying 43-game hitting streak and Purnal Goldy as repeat Southern Association honoree.
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