Tennis Tourney Semis Spark Three Upsets
In Wheeling, Huntington's Bob Bennett and Purdue sophomore Miss Slauer upset top contenders in the State Closed Tennis Tournament semi finals. Bennett defeated Charleston's Harry Moore and Wheeling's Jackie Wright, while Miss Slauer defeated Dot Bell of Wheeling 6-1 9-6. Daily doubles progress continued with seeds advancing in men's, women's, and mixed events.
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Charleston
Jackie Wright
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Lang Brisbane
Dave Hubinger
Henry Mazer
Tomerrea
Letty Ewing
Anita’ Whitaker
Wellsburg
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Mary Ewing
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Martha Hugus
John Lutz
Bert Wolf
Gene Coleman
Baines Fertig
St. Albans
Williams Chooses West Virginia For Four-Year College Run
Beckley standout Danny Williams announced plans to enroll at West Virginia University this September to play both football and basketball under Ad Lewis and Fred Schaus. He weighed about 60 offers from major colleges for football and roughly 20 for basketball. West Virginia offered dual-sport opportunity and flexibility to drop one sport later if needed.
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Ad Lewis
Fred Schaus
Danny Williams Chooses WVU for College and Athletics
Danny Williams plans to attend West Virginia University after a Morgantown weekend visit and enjoying Pappy Lewis's steak. The college barbs emphasis that Harvard Yale out of state options are limited, making WVU a strong fit for athletics and academics amid future grind.
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Omaha
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Minneapolis
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St Paul
Indianapolis
Lowieville
Danny Beckley valued for dual sports and study
A discussion notes that college classroom work and requirements will be tougher than high school and that Danny must maintain his drive and competitiveness to succeed in two sports and academics. Beckley’s high school teams are strong, and the writer hopes he becomes a standout in college as well.
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Record Breaking 64 Bolt Tops Eastern Open Lead
Tommy Bolt shot a record 64 in the opening round and led the Eastern Open field in Baltimore during round one. Notable contenders including Fairfield Schwab Ford Casper and Ellis chased, while Hole 21 saw Bolt strike a spectator with a tee shot before sinking a par putt.
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Pat Schwab
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Mahopac
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Riverdale
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Sanford
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Don Finsterwald
Paul Harney
Arnold Palmer
Don Whitt
Los Angeles
Mike Fetchick
Braves Top Phillies 3 2 As Reds Win in Pennsylvanial
Braves beat Phillies 3 2 to halt first place bid while Reds trounced Pirates 9 1. Cards stay in a tight NL race as curfew notes and scattered results shape standings. Yankees extend AL lead. Sox, White Sox win to close gap.
Golf title match ends in White Sulphur Springs finals
Lane defeats Leroy Shriver in the State Amateur Golf Tournament final at White Sulphur Springs after a late run of pars and a birdie on the last 19 holes. Local notes meanwhile report Beaver shutout Eccles 8-0 in the A League while Stamford tops Big Stick 3-1 in the B League.
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Wheeling
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Morgantown
White Sulphur Springs
Big John" Harsanyi
West Virginia Univerisity
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Holdern
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Paulino Uzendun
Madison Square Garden
Beckley Baseball Club
St Paul Fighter Gil Terner Wins in Last Night Bout
The Associated Press reports Gil Terner of St Paul outpointed Del Flangan of Philadelphia in a ten round decision. Terner weighed 151 pounds to Flanagan’s 132. The match took place last night.
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Philadelphia
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Lions Packers complete six player trade for Tobin Rote
Detroit Lions acquire quarterback Tobin Rote and defensive halfback Val Joe Walker in exchange for linemen Jim Salsbury Oliver Spencer Norm Masters and sophomore halfback Don McIlhenny. The deal leaked after Bud Parker informed Rote at his Bellaire Texas home.
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Tri-State Amateur Golf Opener Highlights Bouchee Victory
The TriState Amateur Golf Tournament opened at Preston Country Club with Ed Bouchee driving in three runs and powering a 5-3 Phillies win over the Braves. Pitcher Dick Donovan of the White Sox earned the victory, his team improving to 10 wins on the year.
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