Racing Rumors Circulate After WV Racing Conference
The State Racing Commission in Charleston held a three hour session with Attorney General John G Fox amid rumors of disagreements with A J Boyle operator of Charles Town and Waterford Park tracks The session aimed to interpret racing laws and rules for all West Virginia tracks with no formal charges announced likely statements anticipated from the commission or Fox
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Baker Eyes Title Shot After Win
West Jordan Utah. Bob Baker of Pittsburgh won a close 10 round decision over Rex Layne of Utah. Baker used counterpunching and body work to edge Layne, drawing talk of a title shot next winter if he wins impressively. Layne impressed with his performance and fighters’ managers noted possible advancement for both.
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Wilson Cops Decision In Bout With Lowry
New York Englewood welter Sugar Al Wilson returns to action at St Nicholas Arena defeating Irish Pat Lowry of Toledo in a 10 round unanimous decision. Wilson led most of the bout despite a late rally by Lowry, winning on all three scorecards 8-1-1, 5-4-1 and 6-4 in the AP card.
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BOB WILLS Named Softball Commissioner in Raleigh Region
The Raleigh Register reports Bob Wills is appointed district softball commissioner for Beckley area. The move formalizes oversight of local leagues and schedule coordination across 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 districts. Further details and official announcements are forthcoming.
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Leaders Battle In Intercity Softball Tourney Opener
The Intercity Softball League doubles elimination tourney at Ballard Stadium opens with Pinecrest B vs Prosperity at 6:30 followed by Fayette County facing Sports Center. Prosperity and Pinecrest A won last night. Prosperity beat Army Engineers 8 2 while Pinecrest A ran Appalachian 16 0 as Phil Fitzpatrick pitched well.
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Red Sox and Cardinals Triumph in Babe Ruth League
In Mullens last night the Cardinals beat the Indians 3-1 behind ONeal two hitter pitching with Mallory homering for the lead and Byers adding an insurance run. The Red Sox then shut out the Giants 8-0 as Hensley tossed a four hitter driving in three with a double, while Humphries scored twice and Cook led Giants with two hits.
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Undertakers tie for Babe Ruth League crown with win
The Undertakers beat Silver Brand 7-6 to assure a tie for the National Division title at the WWHL diamond. Harry's topped Hotel Garage 4-1 to extend its American Division lead to a game and a half over Keatley's. Calfee's moves to 9-3 with a two game cushion over Silver Band as two games remain. The Undertakers trailed before a three-run fifth inning, the game shortened by curfew after five innings.
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All Star members urged for uniform photo at Woodrow Wilson
Babe Ruth league All-Star players from American and National leagues asked to attend a 7 p m photo at Woodrow Wilson diamond. Game recap notes George Thompson stole home tempered by Lovell wildness, Freeman and Skiles drove in runs as Caf fees and Hotel Garage teams battled. two more games set at Woodrow Wilson park tonight with Modern vs Black Knight and King vs Keatley.
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Omaha and Indianapolis Split In Doubleheader
In a foggy, rain affected set of games, Omaha defeated Denver 3 to 2 while Indianapolis won 2 to 1 against Toledo. Louisville crushed Charleston 6 to 2 as the second game pod faced rain, and St. Paul topped Minneapolis 8 to 6.
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Hockey Scores from Evening Showdowns
Buffalo defeated Syracuse 6 to 2 while Montreal beat Columbus 3 to 2 and Toronto triumphed over Havana 8 to 6. Rochester posted a 5 to 2 victory over Richmond.
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Beckley Eagles, Pineville Cubs clash for District 4 title
Beckley Nationals beat Hinton 2-1 in eight. Pineville Central Wyoming thumps Elkhorn 21-4. Beckley relies on pitching and defense led by Scotty Price. Pineville bats surge with multiple homers as Elkhorn pitching falters.
Trabert and Brough Triumph at Merion Tennis
At the Merion Cricket Club the 56th Pennsylvania State Men's Tennis Championship and the 55th Pennsylvania Eastern States Women's Championship began. Tony Trabert and Louise Brough led decisive early rounds as stars from the U S tennis circuit competed. Trabert defeated Sidney B Wood 3d 6 1 6 2 while Brough beat Mary Stow 6 0 6 0 and C Wanton Balls 6 0 6 1.
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Beckley College to Practice at Babe Ruth Park Today
Beckley College, a Warren Williams Junior League member, will hold a 5 p.m. practice session at Babe Ruth park this afternoon. All players are asked to be present.
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Appalachian League Minor League Scores Summary
Johnson City defeated Bristol 3 to 2 while Bluefield won against Pulaski 8 to 6. Salem led Marion 6 to 5 after 11 innings and Wytheville and Kingsport were tied 8 to 8 when the game was halted by curfew after nine innings.
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Beckley Nationals Triumph in Pineville Showdown
In the LL Tourney a sequence of results crowns Beckley Nationals with decisive wins over East Greenbrier and Hinton advancing to a final against Pineville. Pineville demolished rivals including Elkhorn Valley and Mullens to reach the final at Elks Stadium. The final is set for Thursday at 5 30 p.m.
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Beating Beckley in extras ends Hinton rally
In a tense game the rally began with Price and O Neal and Miller turned a double play to stifle Beckley in the late innings. Beckley seized a bases loaded threat in the sixth but Miller and Brammer held, sending Hinton to extra frames where O Neal opened offense before Beckley closed out strong.
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Tag Day Nets $542 for Babe Ruth League Park Lights
The Babe Ruth League raised 542 through a tag day to fund a switch box for the Leagues lighting system at Lewin Park on the By-Pass. Nine Modern Furniture members win a Cincinnati trip to see a Redlegs Giants twin bill and the remaining funds cover most costs with bleacher and reflector setup pending.
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