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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1955

Page

6

Babe Ruth Loop Hopes to Finish Tourney Tonight

A long Lewin field baseball game resumes at 6 tonight as Section Three seeks to finish a suspended tournament game between Man and Beckley American. The previous night’s action left Man leading 13 to 11 in the seventh with two Beckley runners aboard after rain halted play.

Lewin Field Beckley Rickey Dennis Bruno Della Mea Rudd Mahoney Dennis Leach Man Nabrhone Leach Thomas Davis S Martin Jones Pyles Se Hall Chapman Bailey Beckley American Ab Bryner Ae Meadows Ennis el Ea Mahoney Pe Highlander Ummers Pri Bree Crewsury Euahanteee Martin RBI Shrewsbury Della Mea Leach Spruce Hal Browning Bales Meadows Della Me Summers Ues Keaton Stover Henderson

Cards and Giants in National League Tie After Saturday Twin Bill

The Cardinals beat the Giants 13 to 4 to pull even atop the NL standings while the Dodgers routed the Reds 16 to 3. Johnny Quintier homered for St Louis as Karbonit and Woode each posted three hits. The doubleheader set up a nightcap clash to break the first place tie with Dodgers meeting Reds at Elks Stadium starting at 6.

Cardinals Dodgers Elke Stadium Giants Reds Cards Rede Elks Billy Karbonit Karbonit Steve Woode Danny Ellison McRae Cooper Roger Minton Phil Halloran Hobey Shumate Charlie Bill Irle Woods D. Elen R — Woods Christian Quintier D. Ellison Massinople Via Ellison Wilcox Thios SO — Karbonit HO — Wilcox D Ellison Bareopit We Karbonit

Area League Standings and Upcoming Matches

Summary lists standings and schedule across multiple days and matchups. Notable pairings include Beckley American against Man and Beckley National facing Man, with several campus teams like Holyfield Candy Beckley College and Post 70 appearing in multiple fixtures. Also features Cardinals Braves Giants Cubs and crossweek playups among Tuesday and Friday winners and losers.

Cardinals Braves Giants Cubs Beckley Red Sox Yankees Indians Tigers Dodgers Reds Charleston Senators Orioles Harry's . S Keatley's Modern Black Knight National Coffee King

Payne Beats Sutphin On 37th Hole For Black Knight Crown

E M Ned Payne III, a 19 year old Davidson College sophomore to be, won the Black Knight Championship at Black Knight Country Club by defeating Paris Sutphin on the 37th hole after a long rain delayed day. Payne posted 76 in both rounds and overcame Sutphin who finished 75 in the afternoon to force extra play.

E. M Ned” Payne Ill Paris Sutphin Davidson College Sutphin Black Knight Black Knight Country Club R. B. Parker Payne Ned” Payne III Young Payne

Wonders Chalk 12th Victory Over Summerlee Independents

The West Virginia Wonders edged the Summerlee Independents 1 0 at Helen Ballpark to claim their 12th win. Ralph Davis allowed two hits and struck out 13 in a complete performance, while Jimmy Ross scored the game's only run on an infield out in the seventh.

West Virginia Helen Ballpark Summerlee Independents Ralph Davis Jimmy Ross

Untitled sports box score fragment

Incomplete game line shows Red team loss to Dodgers eight to four with Huffman and Cooper leading hitters and pitchers. Notable line scores list Huffman three, Coram twelve in two, Lynch three in one and three quarters, Slater four, Slugging totals unclear.

Davis Abnson Stuart Dodgers R — Williams Cooper Irle M. Shumate Bergines Halloran H. Shumate Fink Weidensall Robinson Vidovich Ryan E — Huffman Hess Barksdale RBI Fragile Davis A Shumate Humate Ber@ines Ber Gines L — Reds BR — Huffman Lynch Coram Slater SO — Huffman HO — Huffman L — Huffman Isd

Trabert Dominates Seixas for Pennsylvania Lawn title

Tony Trabert, 24, Cincinnati resident, crushed Vic Seixas 6-1 6-2 6-3 in 53 minutes to win the Pennsylvania Lawn Tennis Championship. The victory signals strong form ahead of the U.S. Championship and Davis Cup. Louise Brough, Wimbledon champion, defeated Alan Gibson in the women's final 1-6 6-2 at Merion.

Philadelphia Tony Trabert Cincinnati Vic Seixas U.S Louise Brough Beverly Hills Calif Merion Alan Gibson New York

Huntingtonian Wins Jaycees Net Crown

Jim Musell of Huntington defended his boys championship in the West Virginia Junior Chamber of Commerce tennis tournament by defeating Myron Gesner of Wheeling 6-0 6-3. In doubles Musell and Willy Grubbs of Huntington beat Stefan Young and Fred Kellmeyer of Charleston 7-5 6-2. Junior singles and doubles titles were to be decided today after rain delays.

Huntington Jim Musell West Virginia

Pirates top Cubs in 12-5 rout as Thomas drives in two

Batting star Frank Thomas of the Pirates collected three hits and two RBIs while scoring twice in a 12-5 first game win over Chicago. His single in the 10th scored Jerry Lynch for Pittsburgh’s 2-1 second game victory. Pitcher Billy Pierce of the White Sox shut out Boston 4-0 on seven hits, ending 25 2/3 innings without an earned run. The Red Sox took the second game 2-1.

Associated Press Frank Thomas Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Jerry Lynch Pittsburgh Billy Pierce Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox

Weekend Fights Highlight Argentina and Mexico City Cards

In Buenos Aires the Cuban fighter Gayilan edged Cirilo Gi by points over 10 rounds at 143 1 2 pounds. In Mexico City Jose Lopez defeated Jesse Mongia by points over 10 rounds at 118 pounds. Lopez hails from Mexico, Mongia from Denver, reflecting strong regional showings.

Associated Press Buenos Aires Kid Gayilan Cuba Cirilo Gi Argentina Mexico City Jose Lopez Mexico Jesse Mongia Denver

International League Scores and Standings Snapshot

Syracuse 4 5 Toronto 2 2 Richmond 6 11 Buffalo 3 3 Columbus 6 3 Rochester 2 8 Montreal 6 0 Havana 1 4. In this brief ticker style update, teams and results are listed with current innings or period scores, reflecting a running snapshot from the league standings.

Syracuse Toronto Richmond Buffalo Columbus Rochester Montreal Havana

Australians Rally Toward Davis Cup in Montreal

Australia's top tennis team advanced toward the Davis Cup final in Montreal after a surprise upset as Ronald Moreira of Brazil defeated Lew Hoad in straight sets 6-4 6-4 6-4. Ken Rosewall led Australia to a 6-2 6-2 6-3 win over Brazil’s Captain Bob Balkenburg. Canada defeated the British West Indies 3-0 to reach a weekend rematch with Australia.

Louisville Australia Montreal Lew Hoad Ronald Moreira Brazil Ken Rosewall The Allssies Bob Balkenburg Canada Japan United States British West Indies Don Fontana Peter Phillips Lorne Main Ian McDonald

Field of 125 tee off in Western Amateur at Olympia Fields

In Chicago 125 players contest the 55th Women’s Western Amateur at Olympia Fields. Beverly Gammon and Marjorie Lindsay are co favorites as 32 survivors enter match play. Claire Doran, who delayed title defense for marriage, leaves the field to join wedding plans.

Chicago Olympia Fields Beverly Gammon Minnesota Marjorie Lindsay Decatur Claire Doran Lakewood Ohio Miss Doran Maurice Click Baltimore Berridge Long Huntington W. Va

Twin Bills Close WW Season With Four Doubleheaders

The Warren Williams Junior League wraps its regular slate at Woodrow Wilson park with four doubleheaders starting Tuesday night. Post 32 needs one win to clinch the regular season title, facing Crab Orchard Tuesday. Holyfield Candy plays Post 70 in the opener with two more appearances. No games tonight and Saturday remains open for postponements. A double elimination tournament follows, with a special trophy awarded to the winner.

Warren Williams Woodrow Wilson American Legion Legionnaires Crab Orchard Holyfield Candy Post 70

Poirier Fights Back After Knockout in St Nick's Show

Gene Poirier, fresh from a knockout by Oscar Pita in St Nicholas Arena on June 20, starts anew Monday night against Danny Jo Perez at St Nick’s. Poirier, a rising rookie, aims to rebound after the fight labeled fight of the year by writers, with Perez substituting for Danish fighter Chris Christensen as New York State Athletic Commission suspends Christensen’s manager. In Coal City, Colts and Amigo Red Birds split a Raleigh County League doubleheader as rain halted other games, with Montcoal at Marfork and Hinton at Laysland futures to be rescheduled.

Gene Poirier Argentina Oscar Pita Danny Jo Perez Poirier Pita St.Nicholas Arena Niagara Falls N.Y St.Nick’s Perez Orlando Zulueta Frankie Ryff Chris Christensen Denmark New York State Athletic Commission DuMont

Amigo Beats Coal City In Triple Play Key Game

Clint Hannah pitched Amigo to a win over Coal City as Delane McGraw, Scotty Cuthbert and Hank Rogar featured in defense. A first-game triple play came on a ball hit by Rogar after Hensley to Salters to Maynor. Stanford notched a forfeit over Sophia Slab Fork to pull within a game of fourth place shared by Hinton and Montceal.

Clint Hannah Amigo Lloyd Booth Coal City Harey Ballard Delane McGraw Scotty Cuthbert Harry Ballard Hank Rogar Rogar Junior Hensley Hensley Johnny Salters Maynor Stanford Sophia Slab Fork Hinton Montceal

Jameson Faulk Win Four Ball In Hot Springs Golf

Betty Jameson of San Antonio and Mary Lena Faulk of Thomasville won the $6,500 Hot Springs Women s Golf Tourney with a 72 hole total of 280 two strokes ahead of Beverly Hanson and Mickey Wright who finished second The pre tournament favorites Louise Suggs and Betty Hicks led after the final round but settled for fourth with top prize money totaling 1 450 and ninth place receiving 325

Hot Springs, Va Betty Jameson San Antonio Tex Mary Lena Faulk Thomasville Hot Springs Beverly Hanson India Calif Mickey Wright la Jolla Louise Suggs Sea Island Betty Hicks Palm Springs Jameson - Faulk

Layland Hinton replay dates announced in this report

Coal City maintained the league lead by winning 5-1 in the opener of yesterday’s card. Amigo captured the rightcap 6-5 to stay within a game and a half. Eugene Leach pitched superbly for the Colts, fanning 10 on three hits with no walks as Amigo’s Truell allowed eight hits. Willard McGraw’s three RBI two-bagger in the third followed by a four-run second innings highlight. Amigo rallied to tie 5-5 on four and two runs and won the seventh on a squeeze play. Willie Joe Chandler scored the deciding run after a dropped fly ball by Bobby Bowers.

Harry Ballard Moody Waddell Willard McGraw McGraw Amigo Willie Joe Chandler Bobby Bowers

Pinecrest 9s Clash In Intercity Softball Duel

One game tops the Intercity Softball League double elimination bracket as Pinecrest A and Pinecrest B, the only undefeated clubs, meet at 7. In the losing bracket remain Sports Center and State Lunch of Oak Hill, plus tonight's loser. Pres. George Ballard has not set the rest of the week’s schedule, likely one game per night.

Pinecrest Sports Center State Lunch Oak Hill George Ballard

Also Mentioned on This Page

Journey Beckley American Silver Brand Keatley’s Harry's Caffee's King’s Police Tue Crab Orchard Wed Beckley College Home Insurance Post Warren Williams Junior Post Mullens Rotary Moose Ae Lions Legions Moose Legion Babe Ruth Giants Twin City White Sox Athletics Yanks Mt. Hope Bradley Wed Bradley Babe Ruth Braves Paris Sutphine Bob Wills Ray Carper Trabert Easy Penn Huntingtonian Jaycees Iey Pere Sars Berri Twin Bills Colts Redbirds Poirer Amigo Redbirds Montcoal Marfork Layland Broyles Truell R—Cuthbert Ballard Waddell Lowe A—Chandler M. Waddell Mills E—D. McGraw Ballara W. McGraw McClain D. McGraw S—Cuthbert Sf—Mcclain Salters H. Maynor Bb—Truell So— Leach Truel U— Withrow Veneri J. Underwood Hannah Chandler Booth Layland Oe Stanaford Sophia-Sf A Amigo Hinton Sophia-Sf Jameson Faulk Chesapeake and Potomac
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