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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1958
Page
3
L and B Super Market upset the Smokies 7 6 in seven innings to end Smokehouse bid for a league sweep. Turner and Lusk drove in runs as Eccles and Calloway led L and B to the winner’s bracket in the Intercity Softball League playoff.
Area standings show Beckley leading the league with results from recent matches. Other listed teams include Fattawnl and additional club entries within the regional circuit.
Charleston’s Jerry Davie earned his 12th win as the American Assn. All-Stars buried Denver 10-2 in the 14th AAA All-Star Classic delayed by rain. Willie Tasby hit a two-run homer, and key doubles from Bowsfield and Smith fueled a three-run third inning rally.
Valenzuela of Omaha drove in three Stars runs as Denver succumbed 4 to 3 in nine innings. Key hits by Latman, Shantz, and Hale sealed the victors final runs while Hassell, Rapp, and Blanchard produced Denver scoring. Davie left with the win after a 3-1 lead change, Flowers took the loss.
Ed Furgol the US Open winner with a withered left arm says he will leave the full tournament golf circuit soon. He cites strain on his good arm after an elbow injury and was in Haverton Pa for the World National Professional Golfers Association championship.
The Associated Press reports top NL and AL leaders in batting runs RBI hits doubles triples home runs and stolen bases. Notable figures include Musial Banks Mays Aaron Cepeda Thomas and Mantle with leading stats across hits and pitches.
Roy Okes announced schedule shifts for the In tercity Softball League with Wednesday games cancelled and moved to Thursday due to team commitments. Oak Hill faces Flats, then Trading Post vs Ra leigh Glass. rain contingency to tomorrow if needed after last night's 14 to verdict over Calloway Heights. Fitzpatrick of Smoke House walked eight but struck out 13 in guiding the champs. Marketmen benefited as Cox and Tassitino kept free of walks. Eccles collected 11 hits including three extra-base, aiding elimination of Calloway Heights.
More than three cities send entrants to the West Virginia Junior Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at Martinsburg Golf and Country Club. The top four advance to nationals in Tucson, Az, Aug 18 to 23. Gov. Cecil Underwood to award trophies after tomorrow’s final round. Pre tourney picks include Harry Holler, Dick Shepherd, Nick Earl, Gene Ankrum, and A T Mallamo.
Rochester and Baltimore former NBA veterans will play in the Eastern Professional Basketball League next season. League president Harry Rudolph announced approval of the new franchises. Allentown is also under consideration for a franchise.
Two 200 pound fullbacks were picked to the West Virginia squad for the 16th annual Ohio West Virginia All Star Football Game in Wheeling Stadium on Aug 9. Jim Hawkins of Linsly Military Institute and Jim Kasimakis of Weirton’s 1957 state Class AA champions earned Mountaineer selections. Lou Groza may attend if transportation and timing allow. Browns coach Paul Brown has approved his appearance, with Groza to be at Bowling Green training camp for a photo session the afternoon of the game.
Entry blank for the district softball tournament shows fields incomplete and notes that manager Burritos Bresaeeee Tao must be listed among players if he participates.
New York AP report on Carmelo Costa, 24, a former featherweight contender, fighting his way back after Army discharge last December. He beat Al Tisi in a 10 round bout at St Nicholas Arena, his third pro fight since leaving boxing. Costa says the comeback is harder than expected after flat feet and Army release.
Milwaukee manager Fred Haney said a single game to win the National League pennant would satisfy him as the Braves lead the surprising Giants by half a game after a 12-3 win. Wes Covington and Johnny Logan homered, but Red Schoendienst suffered a broken finger and will miss about 10 days. Injuries have plagued the club all season in a tight race.
Butch Hensley threw a two hit shutout to defeat Parkersburg 2 0 for Mullens Legion Post 105. The win marks Mullens 10th this year while Parkersburg suffers its fourth loss in 28 games. Hensley drove in Mullens second run in the second inning.
Beckley Lillie Lea Indians clash Red Sox while Yankees face Tigers and Senators meet A's. No. 2 White Sox take on Orioles. Other listed games include Babe Rut Harrys vs Modern Erics, Bays Buick versus Warren Williams J I 40, Home Insurance against Duron Intercity Softbal, Oak Hill vs Flats Trading Post, Raleigh G Slab Fork, Babe Ruth Stotesbury against Slab Fork Mullens, Babe At Red Sox versus Cardinals, Giants versus Indians, Fayetteville Juni Ames at Rotary Lions at Ansted.
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