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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1957
Page
4
In Syracuse New York Rodriguez Oilers shocked State Lunch of Oak Hill 6 to 1, shaking up the Intercity Softball League double elimination tournament standings. State Lunch, the pro tourney favorite, still controls its fate with remaining games but faces a tougher path after the loss.
Mark Twain High School seeks two new coaches after head basketball mentor Mere dith O Trent resigns to join Beckley life insurer Beckley agency. He led the team for three years after earlier moves from Marlinton Williamson Richlands and has a background in teaching and athletics.
Giants president Horace Stoneham said the club will seek to move the franchise by year’s end with San Francisco as a prime landing, possibly Minneapolis or another site, citing inability to sustain attendance and a costly Polo Grounds situation. He noted league permission was granted independently of the Dodgers and discussed stadium prospects and city finances.
Rhode Island Fish and Game Division aims to stock Lafayette hatchery trout in Wood River streams for President Eisenhower’s Newport vacation next month. Division chief Thomas Wright said the plan includes a few pig fat and sassy trout.
Sammy Snead and Doug Ford continued as favorites as 16 diverse players advanced to the PGA Championship fourth round of match play. Don Finsterwald and Jay Hebert remained threats, while other stars like Dick Mayer and Gene Littler eyed Saturday semifinals as the field narrowed from 32 to 16 and then to four for the final.
In the 1957 Beckley Babe Ruth League championship series at Lewin Field, Harrys defeated Eric's 2 to 1 as two hits fueled the win and Lee Fuqua delivered a strong two hit performance. The night featured several playoff games and a packed schedule for the leagues across Beckley and surrounding towns.
Jackie Pung failed to win the National Women's Open after a disqualification at Winged Foot, yet she received a special purse totaling $2,000, more than the champion, amid mental anguish over the ruling. Meanwhile baseball notes highlight Beckley, Carvis, and Mullens in local league action and the McDaniel brothers’ hitting streaks in the majors.
Jockey Ernest Supiran was hospitalized after a wheel in the third race caused Royal Number to break its neck. In other action, Fuqua worked the mound as Eric's scored once off a walk by Rodney Miller. The Little League Giants rallied from a 3 3 tie to beat the Dodgers in seven, while the Cards and Reds won in extra innings. Duncan Catron improved to 12 4 with a late win, and Babe Ruth playoff details appear in the recap.
Hallmark baseball tips from Jim Gilliam emphasize studying the strike zone and pitcher tells a hitter how to adjust. Richie Ashburn and George Scales are cited as mentors guiding a switch hitter who learned left and right handed bats to improve speed fielding and overall hitting versatility.
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