Beckley Eastern dominates District 4 semifinal with 14-0 win
Beckley Eastern pounded Big Coal River for 14 runs on 10 hits in six innings at Elks Stadium. Henry Dickerson pitched six shutout innings with seven strikeouts, staying dominant after two earlier tournament wins. Darrell Collins hit a grand night with a homer and six RBIs, Leon Lane added a three-run homer, and Eastern played errorless defense to advance toward the championship game against the Hinton Lewisburg winner.
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Beckley Eastern
Big Coal River
Henry Dickerson
Elks Stadium
Beckley
Hinton Lewisburg
Dickerson
Boone Countians
Eastern
Lane
Darrell Collins
Collins
Mike Harris
Arvon
Randy Harding
David Allen
Coal River
Harding
Miller
Fitzwater
Allen
Combs
Meadows
Tredway
Harris
Ross
Flowers
Hopkins
Workman
Hunt
Maynard
Kiser
Hannaher
Hinton
Bailey
Dickens
Kirby
Crutchfield
Bie
E—Miller
RBI
S—Bailey
PB Harris
Balk —Harris
Kennedy Names Prospective NBA Cities for Expansion
Cincinnati based report states NBA Commissioner Walter Kennedy announced seven candidate cities Pittsburgh Chicago Cleveland Kansas City Houston Dallas and San Diego. Expansion likely one new team next year with screening before 1964 65 season while league experiments 16 foot free throw lane to speed play and aid smaller players.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
UPI
National Basketball Association
NBA
Walter Kennedy
Kennedy
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Cleveland
Kansas City
Houston
Dallas
San Diego
Baltimore
Olsen Blanks Elmira in Eastern League Roundup
In the Eastern League roundup, Charleston’s Pete Olsen limited Elmira to 1-0 as Steve Cosgrove pitched seven innings for Elmira in a losing effort. Reading edged York 10-9 on a bases loaded single by Mike Andrews in the ninth, while Springfield defeated Williamsport 8-3 behind Tom Arruda’s 13th win and Ron Soboda’s 11th homer.
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United Press International
Charleston
Pete Olsen
Elmira Pioneers
Steve Cosgrove
Elmira
Jack Hernandez
Bill Davis
Reading Red Sox
York White Roses
Mike Andrews
Mickey Sinks
Bill Kirk
Red Sox
Bob Baird
Jim Russin
Tony Horton
Dick Gernert
Springfield Giants
Williamsport
Tom Arruda
Arruda
Mets
Ron Soboda
Jim McClain
Giants
Mullens Must Win Tonight In Area Six Junior Legion series
Mullens hosts Williamson in a best two of three Area Six Junior Legion Baseball Championship night. Williamson won game one 10 1 behind Richard O Neils four hit effort with 16 strikeouts. O Neils dominant showing included 16 K s and two walks. Mullens pitcher Marshall Foley took the loss. Whitesville opened Area tournament play by edging West Charleston 4 2 at Marmet as Dave Thomas James Brown and Johnny Cox led a key rally. Also notes Cincinnati NL president Warren Giles announced the mid summer meeting in Chicago on August 10.
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Mullens
Williamson
Mingo Countians
Richard O'Neil
O'Neil
Wyoming County
Marshal Foley
Whitesville
West Charleston
Marmet
Dave Thomas
James Brown
Daley
Jim Clay
Johnny Cox
Cox
Billy Weaver
Scor- Martens Williamson
Hurley
Bond Ib Rf
McQueen Cf
Petties
Craig
Smith Ec
Dotson If
Perry Cf
Corea If
Hamilton
Taylor
Estep
Moore
Bird
McGuire
Lecco
Lockard
Nicholas Ph
Foley
Williams
Bond
Smith
McQueen
Leecoee
Charleston
Abrh
Sayre
Holmes
Weaver
Watson
Meadows
Mooris
Elkins
Sandy
Clay
Rollins
Walker
E. Daley
Cincinnati
UPI
National League
Warren Giles
League
Chicago
PCL President Calls For Repeal Of July 31 Recall Deadline
PCL leader Dewey Soriano argues against the July 31 recall limit for optioned players. He says it pressures majors to recall nonessential players and robs Triple-A clubs of regular play for late July call ups. He cites many of 59 up players staying at the majors and praises Pacific Coast League depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle, Wash
UPI
Pacific Coast League
PCL
Dewey Soriano
Soriano
Grass Tourney In 3rd Round
SOUTH ORANGE N J UPI The Eastern grass court tennis championships moved into the third round with top seeds advancing. Notable results include Kathy Harter defeating Justina Bricka 7-5 5-7 6-3, Dennis Ralston and Billie Jean Moffitt winning easily, Froehling and Scott progressing, Arthur Ashe and Nancy Richey also advancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Orange
N.J
UPI
Justina Bricka
Miss Bricka
St. Louis
Kathy Harter
Dennis Ralston
Bakersfield
Calif
Billie Jean Moffitt
Ray Moore
South Africa
Nancy Richey
Dallas
Tex
Kathleen Blake
la Jolla
Elbaum offers Ortiz defense deal to Bizzarro in September
Boxing promoter Don Elbaum proposed a $40 000 guarantee for Carlos Ortiz to defend his world lightweight title against challenger Johnny Bizzarro in September. Ortiz’s manager Bill Daly was approached with the offer on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbaum
EAIE
UPI
Don Elbaum
Bill Daly
Carlos Ortiz
Ortiz
Johnny Bizzarro
Santrock Puts Title On Line in State Tennis Event
Four time state champion Johnny Santrock of Nitro leads in second round play against Ed Ray of Charleston as the West Virginia State Tennis tournament unfolds in Huntington. Julie Bouchelle, Huntington, faces Jane Butts of Charleston after Bouchelle’s 6-2 6-0 win by Butts over Judy Radow. Other first round results feature Marsha Ragland and numerous Huntington area players in singles and doubles divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
UPI
Johnny Santrock
Nitro
Ed Ray
Charleston
West Virginia
Julie Bouchelle
Jane Butts
Judy Radow
Marsha Ragland
Jane Kincaid
Fred Kellmeyer
Bill Bradley
Kenova
Joe Bader
Bernard Smith
Missy Bradley
Parkersburg
Helma Cooke
Martha Thornhill
Lynn Oehrig
Susan Havorkin
Patty Basiden
Charleston Players Sweep in Open Tennis Round Up
Ed Ray and Ted Dudley win early rounds against Thorn Derbrig and Tom Ballon. Britt McJunkin and Marc Parsons lead Charleston pairings, while several Huntington and White Sulphur Springs players advance. Women's singles feature Butts and Radow, with Kincaid and Thornhill among winners.
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Ed Ray
Charleston
Thorn Derbrig
Ted Dudley
Parkersburg
Tom Ballon
White Sulphur Springs
Britt McJunkin
Campbell Brown
Huntington
Richard Leach
Mike O’neel
Joe Abraham
Tom Chadwick
Marc
Temp Gillespie
Carl Oehrig
Buzzy Ragland
Sam Broad
Grady Barbour
Beckley
David Adkins
Hugh Thompson
John — Huntington
Shropshire
Wayne Caters Huntington
Williams Surgery a Success for Ted Williams
Boston medical authorities report very good hopes for Ted Williams after a spinal surgery by neurosurgeon Dr. James L. Poppen at New England Baptist Hospital. Williams’ personal physician Dr. Martin L. Tracey said the operation was completely successful and that while recovery time is uncertain, Williams may be able to do anything next year, and fishing could come this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
UPS
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
Martin L. Tracey
Tracey
Williams
New England Baptist Hospital
Poppen
WBA Balking On Clay-Liston Title Rematch
Miami Beach UPI reports a planned fall bout between Cassius Clay Jr. and Sonny Liston after Clay’s January title win. The WBA says it likely will not sanction a rematch for the world heavyweight title, citing rules and Liston’s promotion role and a reported pre-fight agreement. Liston predicts a 10-round knockout and lists possible sites Louisville Baltimore or Las Vegas.
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Miami Beach
UPI
Sonny Liston
Cassius Clay Jr
Muhammad Ali
Clay
Liston
Louisville
Sonny
World Boxing Association
WBA
Chicago
O'Hare
Ed Lassman
Baltimore
Las Vegas
Nev
Lassman
Toronto Eries Triumph Over Richmond in Tight 2-1 Win
Toronto Maple Leafs pitcher Jim Bronstad, once with the New York Yankees, bested Richmond Virginians again, lowering his season ERA as Toronto handed Richmond a 2-1 defeat. Bronstad’s third win over Richmond this season helps tilt the standings in the International League race for fifth place. Other results include Rochester 8 Jacksonville 2, Buffalo 7 Columbus 4, Atlanta 3 Syracuse 1, with Toronto leading the pack at 51-51 and Richmond at 47-53.
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Jim Bronstad
Richmond
New York Yankees
Toronto Maple Leafs
Virginians
Bronstad
Leafs
Curt Blefary
Rochester
Jacksonville
Duke Carmel
Buffalo
Columbus
Atlanta
Syracuse
W. L. Pet
Toronto
Beckley Moose Wins West Virginia Moose Golf Championship
The Beckley Moose Lodge led by Cotton White who shot 72 won the state Moose Golf Championship at Par Mar Golf Course Parkersburg defeating Weston by four strokes. Team members included Nash Campbell Paris Sutphin Hoppy Reed Joe Salango and Tom Shrewsbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Moose Lodge
Cotton White
West Virginia
Beckley Minors Blues 7 Falcons 5 Hawks 11 Saints 0
Beckley Minors defeated Falcons 7 to 5 while Hawks crushed Saints 11 to 0 in regional youth baseball action. Blues and Hawks split doubleheader style, showcasing strong pitching and timely hitting by local players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Blues
Falcons
Hawks
Saints
City Softball Tournament recap at Beckley Hospital game
In a city softball tournament clash at Beckley Hospital Eppys Drug team beat opponents 46 to 68. Key players Bowles Greer C Penn Williams Browne Amey and Blair contributed RBI, with Bowles and Browning hitting home runs. Williams notched the sacrifice, while L Amey and Penn added crucial hits for the winners.
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Bowles
Barnette
Lacek
Taylor
Blair
G. Amey
RBI
Greer
C. Penn
Williams
Browne
Anderson
L. Amey
Browning
Beckley Wrecking Beats Soto Insurance 10 to 0
Beckley Wrecking dominates Soto Insurance in girls football scoring a 10 point win at W. W Market. Murphy’s contributed a 4 point tally in a one sided matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soto Insurance &, Beckley Wrecking
Murphy's
Evening Sports Schedule for Beckley Area
Tonight's actions include Elks Stadium games with Hinton facing Lewisburg at 6 p.m. Beckley Minor LL Millers meet Royals No. 2 at 7 p.m. Beckley LL Dodgers host Pirates No. 1 at 7:30. Regional teams like Warren Williams Post 70 against Duncan Catron and Tom's Peanuts versus Dias Floral appear, plus several league matchups across baseball and basketball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Hinton
Lewisburg
Elks Stadium
Beckley
Minor
Millers
Royals
Dodgers
Pirates
Warren Williams
Post
Duncan Catron
Tom's Peanuts
Dias Floral
Babe Ruth
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Mark Treadway
Coal
River
Manny Arvon
Leon Lane
Slammer
Slugger
Dickie Meadows
Santrock
Bouchelle
Mike O'Neal
Pryce Haynes
John Carter
David Ashcraft
Doug Warner
Vienna
Bill Shropshire
Wayne Wookey
John Speer
Dum
Bill Madden
Harbor View Farm
Roman Brother
Belmont Park
James L. Poppen
Toronto Eries
Beckley Moose
Jesse
Booth
Davis
Johnson
Tunstalle
Hil
Herron
Walton
McGraw
Meavor
Webb
Whitaker
Young
Prince
Hawkins
Chevrolet
Anning
Methodist
Elans
Reed
Reed Duncan Catron
Verdue
Nutter
Short
Worley
Meeish
J.nelson
S Hawkins
P. Stone
Hilton
Gibson
Orley Waddell
J. Stone
Yong
Elliot
Kester
Howard
Brooks
Rushbr'k
Cardinals
Eadows
Nelson
Prunesti
McCoy
Harmon
Viars
Lucas
Phillips
Mills
Reid
Middleton
T'ak'ri'y
M Reid
Mann
Wooding
Lewis
Coal City
Sizemore
Hatfie
Branham Hall
Cook
Gordon
HR — Stone
McKinney
Thorn
Morgan
Wilcox
Fisher
Coleman
Indians
Giants Red Sox
Caperton Ib
D'Antoni
Courmneton
Sweeny
McGlothlin
Green
Akers
England
Pauley
Parker
Graeser
Biggs
Clark
Stevens
Mitchell
MecGlothlin
Cubs
Hedgecock
Vancerf
Rodriguez
Pugh
Calvert
Greene
Phipps
Reeves
Rifferf
Scarafino
Cornett
Wheeler
Wilbur of
Martin
Boyd
Daniels
Isom
Sparacino
Canaday
Sotak ii
Kent
Mae
Giants Cubs
Ox E Martin
Rbi Greene
Wilbur
Rodriguez Vance
Ar & A
Moose Legion
Berry
Cardenas
Rinehart Cf
Belcher
Anderson Price
Hoskey
McGinnis
Kirk If
Forren
Moose
Legion
Hr— Price
Rinehart
Wilkes Insurance
Beckley Mig
Beckley Welding
Jimmy's
Public Finance “Corporation
N. Heber St
Oak Hill
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