Memphis Open Opens Second Round as Brewer Leads
A field of 140 rose to challenge Gay Brewer after his six under par 64 in the Memphis Open. Arnold Palmer opened 71 while early leaders include Gary Player Don January and Billy Maxwell with 65s. Cary Middlecoff shot 72 as Gene Littler tied with Al Balding Pena and Finsterwald at 66. Local favorite George Coors and Bobby Weaver led amateurs at 74.
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Governor vows boxing probe as Hunsaker visits Beckley
Governor Barron said he would direct the State Boxing Commission to report on boxer examinations in West Virginia and investigate boxing practices after Tunney Hunsaker’s injury. He later suggested the inquiry found the commission acted in best interests. critics doubt any real probe occurred as officials claim. Hunsaker visited Beckley, meeting locals and deputies, pacing toward a quicker return to work with June 15 follow up physical at the Bluefield Sanatorium. West Virginia State College hopeful Joe Kiselica toured Beckley Newspapers, discussed WVU football, and projected an 8-2 season while aiming for a starting center role.
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Floyd Patterson Sonny Liston Title Fight Set At Comiskey Park
Floyd Patterson and Sonny Liston were to sign contracts in Chicago for a title bout at Comiskey Park on September 25. The event, announced in three stages by Al Bolan of Championship Sports, Inc., is expected to gross over 5 million dollars. CS I opted for Comiskey Park over Soldier Field, despite higher rental terms, agreeing to a 40,000 dollar flat fee for the 57,000-seat venue.
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Rodgers and Stoops Retire From WVU After Long Careers
Ira E. Rat Rodgers longtime WVU staffer and Lowry M. Stoops longtime assistant athletic director retired today after decades of service. Rodgers played three sports at WVU, captained the 1919 All America football team and led the nation in scoring, later coaching baseball football and golf. Stoops, WVU alumnus and former principal, coached at several schools before returning to WVU as assistant athletic director in 1926.
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Trouble Spot For Cincy In 61 Reds Move Into Chicago Today
Chicago awaits as Cincinnati Reds visit the Cubs in a key 1961 clash. Manager Fred Hutchinson notes Chicago has troubled the Reds historically though Cincinnati swept a recent series in Cincinnati. Don Cardwell starts for Chicago with 1-5, while the Reds push to gain on the Giants after a Philadelphia win.
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Purkey Wins as Braves Fall to Reds 7 4
Bob Purkey pitched seven hits allowed and five strikeouts to notch his ninth win, defeating the Braves 7 to 4. Carl Willey took the loss for Atlanta. Frank Robinson, mired in a slump, broke out with two hits, his fifth homer, and four RBIs, highlighted by a seventh inning shot.
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High School Baseball Results From Region Finals and Semis
United Press International reports final and semifinal results from Region 3 Fairview over Buckhannon 4 3 Region 4 Mathias def Martinsburg 3 2 Region 5 Marlinton over Williamsburg 5 1 Region 6 Bluefield defeats Mullens 8 2 in scholastic baseball action.
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Semi-Pros In Action Tonight At Marmet And Home Game
Beckley Semi Pros visit Guthrie Air Force Base at Marmet at 8 p m after a season opening loss to Charleston. All players to assemble at The Smokehouse at 6 15 p m per Bob Cerrito. Saturday hosts Danville Senators at Warren Williams Field at 8 p m for the lone home game.
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Regional baseball title game looms at Warren Williams Field
Raleigh County League champion Marsh Fork hosts Marlinton in Region 5 final setup for a shot at the state tournament in Parkersburg. Saturday's 2 p.m. game follows Marlinton's Tuesday semifinal win over Williamsburg, with Marsh Fork holding the home-field edge after all tourney matches here. Other Region 6 results note Mullens ousted by Bluefield 8-2, led by Robert Sandy’s 2-for-3, as Huntington, Parkersburg and other areas prep for regional crowns.
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Pirates Braves Game Rescheduled for Night Finish
Pittsburgh officials announced the Pirates and Braves will play the Saturday June 16 game as a night contest to avoid clashing with the final day of the 62nd annual U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club. The change keeps the matchup between the two teams on the same date.
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Duncan Team Set for Sunday Practice at Local Field
Warren Williams League entry will hold a practice session Sunday at 2 p.m. at the local field. Patsy Fragile manager confirms the schedule and invites players to participate.
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Jeff Robinson throws Elks Little League no-hitter in 8-0 win
Lefty Jeff Robinson pitched a complete game no hitter for Beckley Elks Little League against the Red Sox, fanning nine and walking four in an 8 to 0 victory. Harvey led the Tigers with two hits in the win, while Childers added a single in three trips.
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Tutwiler Heads 4-Ball Tourney
Ed Tutwiler the state amateur champion leads the entries in the first annual Invitational Amateur Four Ball tournament at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia June 22 24 The event replaces the former pro am format of the Sam Snead Festival Host pro Sam Snead will conduct a golfers clinic June 22 Amateurs include Bruce Forbes Igor Cassini Joe Hill William MacDonald Jr Rolla Campbell Jack Sutherland William Deppen J Campbell Palmer III Latelle LaFollette and others from New York Roanoke Cal Harbour Palm Beach and Charleston
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Indians Aim to Salvage Final Game in Series
Binghamton, N Y. The Charleston Indians will attempt to salvage the final game of a five game series tonight against the Binghamton Triplets. The Trips, led by eight hit pitching from manager Granny Hamner, edged Charleston 4 3 in extra innings Thursday night to win the series. It was Charleston first loss of the season. Binghamton forced extras with a two run rally in the ninth.
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Knickerbockers sign Ken Stanley from Pacific
New York Knickerbockers of the NBA signed 6-3 guard Ken Stanley a 21.9 point scorer in conference play from the University of the Pacific. The deal adds scoring punch for the club as it looks to bolster its backcourt for the upcoming season.
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