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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1959

Page

9

Fist In 9 Years Ulaki Wins Elks State Golf Title

Steady Steve Ulaki of Beckley captured the Elks State Golf title at Willow Wood, finishing with 214 after a final round 71 to beat Dick Foutche of Charleston by one stroke. Medalist George Moulton set a Friday record with 67 and finished third at 217.

George Shorty) Moulton Huntington Armand Fletcher Bluefield John Spence Charleston L. N Frantz Jim Chatfield Andy Brawley Moulton Princeton Beckleyan

Youth League Standings And Schedules Across Multiple Leagues

The report lists itinerant youth league schedules with matches among Senators Pirates Phillies Braves Orioles Cubs White Sox and more. It notes standings quotes for SOPHIA LITTLE LEAGUE and ECCLES LITTLE LEAGUE plus WARREN WILLIAMS LEAGUE fixtures and concludes with a remark that the Pittsburgh Pirates have hit only one homer in their first four games this season but allowed seven.

Senators Pirates Phillies Braves Wed Orioles Cubs White Sox Senasre Athletics Pittsburgh Pirates Beckley Little League Orioles Eastern Sox Pinries Yankees Pirates Red Sox I's Indians I'S Tigers

Mickey Wright Captures Virginia Beach Golf Title

Virginia Beach, AP: Mickey Wright, a long hitter from Bonita California, won the $6,000 Virginia Beach Women's Invitational. Wright predicted a 207 total and delivered finishing with a final 70 for a 54-hole total of 203, one stroke ahead of Beverly Hanson who totaled 209. Fay Crocker finished third at 214, Bonnie Randolph fourth at 215.

Virginia Beach Mickey Wright Bonita Calif Beverly Hanson India Miss Wright Miss Hanson Fay Crocker Montevideo Uruguay Bonnie Randolph Naples Fla

Beckley BBL Alters Weekday Practice Times

Beckley Babe Ruth League adjusts practice sessions to morning times this week replacing evenings. The schedule lists Monday through Friday activities with two sessions daily at 8 and 10, featuring teams such as Black Knight Keatleys Harrys Silver Brand Bays Buick Modern and Erics.

King Photo Silver Brand Harry's Erics Bays Buick Modern Black Knight Keatley's Eric's Beckley Keatley’s Buick Register-Post Herald Harry'’s

Snead Seeks First Open Championship Run

Sam Snead aims to win his first U S Open as final sectional qualifying unfolds at Winged Foot and across 13 sites. Notables include Deane Beman Art Wall Jr Arnold Palmer and seven former Open champions among 500 entrants seeking 131 spots.

Mike Rathet Associated Press Sam Snead Snead Deane Bennan Art Wall Jr Bill Hyndman Benan Arnold Palmer Winged Foot Club Mameroneck N. Y Atlanta Springfield N. J Hyndman Cincinnati Washington, D. C Beman Wall Palmer Tommy Bolt Dick Mayer Cary Middlecoff Jack Fleck Ed Furgol Ben Hogan Julius Boros Hogan Boros Gary Player Gene Littler Walt Burkemo Bob Rosburg Jay Hebert Dick Metz Don January Frank Stranahan Tommy Jacobs U. S Charlie Coe Don Finsterwald Claude Harmon Washington Los Angeles Denver Chicago Detroit Kansas City Buffalo Portland Ore Memphis Fort Worth

Whitt Captures Kentucky Open

Golf pro Don Whitt of Borrego Springs California surged to victory at the Kentucky Derby Open in Louisville posting a 274 for 72 holes, one stroke ahead of Jim Ferree. Runner ups Knight Vosster Ragan Ford tied at 276 while Goalby shot 278. Whitt credited a new mallet-head putter bought in Hot Springs Arkansas for the win.

Louisville Don Whitt Whitt Borrego Springs Calif Jim Ferree Crystal River Fla Dick Knight San Diego Ernie Vosster Midland Texas Dave Ragan Chattanooga Doug Ford Paradise Bob Goalby Hot Springs Ark

Ned Payne Captures BK Spring Golf Tournament Title

Ned Payne III defeated W A Teubert four and two at the 16th hole to win the Black Knight Country Club Spring Tournament. The event featured several Flight winners and a detailed scorecard showing Payne leading early, matching on the back nine, and finishing strong.

W. A Bill” Teubert Ned Payne Black Knight Country Club Payne Teubert Ned Payne III Frank West D. Paul Harless Paul Loflin D. L. L. Scherer

Maxwell Hits Best On Sunday

Detroit star Charley Maxwell shines on Sundays driving in key runs. He hit a tie breaking three run homer in the ninth to lift the Tigers past the Indians 4 to 1. His Sunday averages and homer count lead his week by wide margins.

Maxwell Detroit Charley Maxwell Detroit Tiger Jim Perry Tigers Cleveland Indians

Memphis golfer Whitt nets first prize in 2,800 event

Memphis player Whitt earned his first prize money of 2,800 after rounds of 70 0463 67, delivering immense confidence.

Memphis Whitt

Warren Williams League To Start 1959 Season Tuesday Night

Warren Williams baseball league aims to open its 1959 season Tuesday evening if the field is playable. City Recreation Director Frank Rodriguez says field leveling is needed after last winter’s ice rink, eight lights are being repaired, bleachers and a scoreboard area will be prepared, and a backstop fix will be discussed with him. President Jim Webb hopes to begin as planned.

Warren Williams Frank Rodriguez Rodriguez Jim Webb

John Lamb wins heavy tackle division in archery tourney

John Lamb of Backley Archer Club Crab Orchard scored 1260 to win the heavy tackle class at the 15th annual West Virginia Bowhunters Association tournament. Earl Bauserman Ronceverte was second with 1005 and John Whitlow 700. Merle Wimer Marlinton won the women instinctive title with 1446, beating Jo Ann Ervine Marlinton 1252. Bill Jeffers St. Albans topped the freestyle class with 1879, edging Richard Debart Huntington 1798.

Backley Archer Club John Lamb Crab Orchard West Virginia Bowhunters ‘Association Lamb John Whitlow Earl Bauserman Ronceverte Stan Taylor Charleston Joe Martell Midland Kenny Gibbs Grant Town Taylor Bill Jeffers Richard Debart Huntington Merle Wimer Marlinton Wimer Jo Ann Ervine Marie Evans Gary Mary Johnson Mens

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