Ashe Defeats Riessen For Pennsylvania Lawn Crown
Lt. Arthur Ashe won the Pennsylvania lawn tennis title at Merion Cricket Club by defeating Marty Riessen 2 6, 3 6, 6 3 as Riessen turns pro and Ashe eyes the Davis Cup. Riessen and Ashe later led a doubles bid with Pasarell and Grabner, but darkness halted play after two sets.
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Nixon on Whitier gridiron left a mark as a scrapper
New York writer recalls Nixon’s college football days at Whittier College California. The future president played tackle and end weighing 198 pounds, earning praise for hustle and leadership while coaches and teammates reminisce about his stubborn grit and limited playing time.
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Nixon’s Whittier Homecoming Recalled By Alumni
An old Whittier College alum recalls Richard Nixon’s rare returns to campus and notes his few appearances near Hadley Field. The writer emphasizes Nixon’s ties to Whittier and recalls a 1952 campaign event held there, describing it as not a football celebration but a reflection on his earlier glory years.
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State II Tourney Opens With Local Games
HINTON The State Title League Tournament starts Thursday at 8 p m at Sinten Sale League Park. St Athans versus Logan Friday’s 6 p.m. game at Logan decides who plays Huntington at 11 p.m. Friday. Upper Kanaygha meets Hele inlgon at 6 p.m. Thursday with winners meeting Saturday at 6 p.m. Trenton residents host teams and players with entertainment and trips.
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Kopperston Tourney Seeks Teams For Slow Pitch Event
The Kopperston tournament invites teams to enter a slow pitch softball event at Kopperston on Sunday. Early entry fee for the town is 15 dollars. Contact Buck Lane at Oceana 682-5144 or Everett Gray at 92 6519 to enter. Final drawing will be held Friday evening at 6 p.m.
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Sikes Captures Minnesota Golf Classic With 64
Dan Sikes won the Minnesota Golf Classic at Keller Golf Course in St Paul, finishing with a 64 and earning a share of the $160,000 prize. The victory came amid questions about guidance during the round, as Sikes dismissed comments from the gallery.
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McBean Raps Grand Slam in Pirates 7 1 Over Cards
Pittsburgh dazzled 14 000 fans as McBean hit a grand slam in the fifth, lifting the Pirates to a 7 1 win over St Louis. Wills and Clements backed the attack with two hits apiece, tying the series at one game each as New York and St Louis struggled in the pennant chase.
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Wheeling Star Youth Signs Grant in Aid to Jacksonville U
Mike Krysty a Wheeling high school baseball standout signs a four year grant in aid with Jacksonville University. The 18 year old infielder pitched and played shortstop for Wheeling, aiming to return to college baseball and advance his pro aspirations amid varsity memories and a late season revenge narrative.
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Sophia Nips Williamson In Legion Play
Sophia edges Williamson 1-0 in the opening game of an eight best two of three Area American Legion title series at Maul ee. Don Gibson tosses a three hitter with 13 strikeouts. David Cuthbert scores the lone run in the bottom of the ninth on an error as Sophia takes game one.
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Third Top British Driver Is Killed
Chris Lambert, a 20-year-old British racing driver, died after his Brabham Ford crashed and flipped during the Bornicla II Grand Prix of Zandygort. He suffered a broken neck and was pinned beneath the wreckage. this marked the third top British driver killed this year.
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Rockets Aim to Sign Big Linemen After NFL Cuts
Charleston Rockets GM Sam Fernandes said the Continental Football League club plans to add big linemen within 10 days from NFL cuts. Coach Billy Barnes and Fernandes await bodies to scrimmage as NFL teams hold players for exhibition season while contract talks continue with more than two players signed or ready to work.
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Goossen Shines With Big Minor League Breakout
Greg Goossen, juggling time with Indianapolis and major league call ups, delivered a key three run blast and an RBI single to spark a Methowa history win. Rochester and Buffalo split a doubleheader. Toledo and Syracuse played strong games. Columbus swept Louisville as pitching dominated and late rallies produced the decisive runs.
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Park Central's Blevins Signs With Marshall University
Bluefield Park Central athlete Stanley Dennis Hieving says Blevins will attend Marshall University this fall. The 6-2, 185 pound multi sport standout plans to play football for the Thundering Herd after being named to the second AA All State football squad last season. He had five touchdown passes and nine completions for Park Central, which finished the year 6-0.
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Reds Rally Mets 5-3 on May 7 in late homers
Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 5-3 as Pete Rose and Jim Maloney backed by players like Helms, Woodward, and Perez built a lead with a double and key hits. Tom Seaver started for the Mets but Cincinnati’s offense struck in the second and later, while reliever Carroll closed out the win. Rose extended his hitting and maintained strong average after returning from an injury, while Maloney earned his ninth victory. The clubs prepare for a twin bill in Philadelphia.
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