Centennial festivities arm Raleigh County fans at Crostey Field
Raleigh County centers its Centennial sports program with a base ball game at Crostey Field and a call for fan ballots to name all star teams from the Black Diamond and Raleigh County leagues for the Sept. 2 showcase at WWHS diamond. Local “Brothers of the Brush” group plans a humorous invasion of the game site, inviting others to join and contact Herbert Gunnoe. The piece also notes related local sports items and upcoming events including the North South Football Game tickets and the Mullens area baseball crown defense.
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Ponder Gallops To Victory in Arlington Handicap
Ponder, the 1949 Kentucky Derby winner, won the Arlington Handicap by three quarters of a length at Arlington Park before about 26,000 cheering spectators. He overtook Aegina in a dramatic stretch, with Inspearable third and Cochise fourth from a field of ten. The victory earned Calumet Farms $46,800, boosting Ponder’s career earnings to $527,775 and placing him among racing’s all time earners. Jockey Steve Brooks rode the 4-year-old in the mile and a quarter race, clocked in 2:01 3/5, just off the track record. Ponder paid 4.60 4.20 3.00, Aegina paid 43.00 to win, and Iniseparable paid show.
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Appy Nine Splits With Charleston Softball Duels On Opening Day
Beckley and Charleston split a two game set in the State Appalachian Electric Power Co. softball tournament opening day at Charleston. Beckley won game one 1 to 0 on a lone Gene O Neill sacrifice after Keith Evans and Arnold Yost delivered the only run. In the nightcap Beckley fell behind but rallied to a 10 to 6 victory, collecting six hits off Goeller. The rubber game is set for 2 30 this afternoon with the winner meeting Pt Pleasant later in the week. Beckley pitcher Martin and Kelly strung together two runs in the fifth as Charleston capitalized early with six runs in the first inning off Martin and Bowman.
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Brooks Braves Gain as Yankees Tribe Win Again
New York Detroit stay within reach of first in the AL pennant race as the Tigers rally to beat the Athletics 8 4 and hold a slim half game lead over the Yankees. The Indians keep pace by routing the Red Sox 4 1 while Washington falls to St Louis 9 8. In the NL, the Dodgers sweep Chicago while Brooklyn tops Philadelphia and the Braves down Cincinnati 9 1. Vic Wertz and George Kell spark the Tigers with three RBI between them. Hank Bauer and Ed Lopat lead the Yankees to victory. Preacher Roe shines for the Brooks in a doubleheader split. Assistant Illinois coach Louis Agase named assistant football coach at Illinois.
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Mercer Softball Tourney Opens With 14 Men Teams
The state regional softball tournament starts at Princeton Athletic Field this Sunday afternoon with 14 men’s teams and four women’s teams. A double elimination format runs for eight days, featuring Princeton clubs against Bluefield and Virginians, plus Bluefield and Princeton co sponsoring awards and a trio of umpires led by McCall Cromer Crotty.
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Standings and results mix in crowded league update
An extensive recap shows New York, Cleveland, and Boston leading in the American League standings with DiMaggio and Berra contributing across multiple games. Yesterday’s scores feature New York over Chicago 11-4 and Philadelphia’s win over Detroit as the league’s pace-setters remain tightly contested.
Front Spillman Cup State Tennis Crowns
Wheelings Charles Front and Mrs Ann Spillman of Charleston won the singles titles at the 38th State Closed Tournament. Front defeated George Richardson 8-6 6-2 6-1 for the men s crown while Spillman swept Dot Boll 6-3 6-3 to retain the women s title, avenging a recent loss in the finals.
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Aussie Wins American Zone Davis Cup Play
Australia’s Jack Bromwich and Frank Sedgman swept the American zone Davis Cup eliminations on Saturday to face the United States in the Forest Hills challenge round. They won the American zone title 4-0 with Bromwich and Sedgman defeating Gustavo Palafox and Armando Vega in straight sets 6-4 7-5 6-2 after also winning their singles. In Edinburgh Scotland Yate beat Great Britain 9-5 in lacrosse.
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