Mayor Miller Crown Queen at Lewin Park opener
Johnette Joe Evans will be crowned Miss Beckley Babe Ruth by Mayor Cecil L. Miller as the local league opens at Lewin Field. The ceremony precedes a game between Keatley’s and New River, with Evans having topped the Tag Day money and serving as league queen the second year running.
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Indians Hope To End 4-Game Losing Streak
In Springfield Massachusetts the Charleston Indians aim to stop a two game slide as they face the Springfield Giants in game three of a four game series. After a 12-0 loss Sunday the Giants out hit Charleston 14 to 7 and took over six games back of Williamsport in the Eastern League standings. Jose Lopez took the loss for Charleston and John Pregenter earned his fourth win in five decisions.
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City Recreation Board
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O'Neal
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Treadway
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Crouch
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Williamsport
Politics At IOC Meeting Dominates Agenda In Moscow
The 59th IOC annual meeting opened with politics overtaking sport as Avery Brundage notes political interference in sports will be a key topic. He cites visa refusals for East German athletes and calls for international cooperation while Konstantin Andrianov urges keeping sports separate from politics.
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Chicago
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United States
France
Colorado Springs
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Konstantin Andrianoe
Soviet Olympic Committee
Soviet Sport
State Baseball Tourney Opens Wednesday in West Virginia
Eight regional playoff winners meet in Parkersburg for the West Virginia high school baseball tournament. The opening games include Bluefield vs Fairview at 1 p.m. EST and Logan against St. Albans at 3:30 p.m. Local teams Marsh Fork and Huntington have recent regional wins shaping the field.
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Wellsburg
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Marsh Fork
Marlinton
Huntington
Reds Will Stay In Cincinnati For At Least Five Years
Cincinnati owner Bill DeWitt announced the Reds will remain in the city for a minimum of five years. He said a firm written commitment to the Crosley Foundation, the late Powell Crosley Jr.’s wishes, and a sale to his syndicate justify the period. The statement followed Ohio attorney general threats to void the sale over bidding concerns.
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American of Brazil tops Hajduk for IPL lead
American of Brazil edged Hajduk of Yugoslavia 3-2 to seize first in the International Soccer League. In the opening game, Dundee of Scotland upset Guadalajara of Mexico 3-2.
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Mexico
Prince wins top money at Local Speedway rally
Frank Prince dominates a Sunday show at Beckley Speedway clinching the 10 lap heat, Australian Pursuit, and 25 lap feature in easy fashion. A dramatic crash reshaped outcomes as Earnie Moye suffered axle failure while Jess Athey surged from ninth to win a heat. Charlie Massey led early to take stock heat, with Larry Cantley and Richard Lafferty following. Bumpers and bruises marked the event as fans watched intense racing action.
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Beckley Speedway
Frank
Malin Freeman
Pete Deck
Earnie Moye
Jess Athey
Walker
Charlie Jordan
Charlie wins after late surge in 15 lap stock semi feature
In a packed stock car program, Charlie regains the lead on the final laps to win the 15 lap semi feature. Lafferty briefly led, then Charlie seized the top spot again and clinched victory with Richard second and Bennett third. Frank Prince dominates heat three, beating Charlie Jordan. Marvin Freeman and Winnie Farley run strong with Freeman close third. In the Aussy Pursuit Frank defeats Jesse Athey in a tight 10 lap battle. Frank also wins the 25 lap feature, with Malin Freeman second and Moye third as Farley finishes fourth.
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Frank Prince
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Frank
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Barnie
Moye
Harrington to Get Crack at Fernandez at MSG
Stan Harrington of Honolulu may fight welterweight contender Jorge Fernandez at Madison Square Garden on July 14. Harrington upset Charley Scott in a television 10 rounder as a substitute for Fernandez, despite being floored in the fifth. ringside poll and judges split favor Harrington.
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UPI
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Honolulu
Jorge Fernandez
Madison Square Garden
Teddy Brenner
Stan
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Harrington
Charley Scott
Philadelphia
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Beckley Elks Little League Sunday survivors and results
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 10 to 4, the Indians edged the Tigers 13 to 10, and the Braves overwhelmed the Orioles 9 to 2. Pitching details feature Bur ge s for the Indians and Pietrantozzi for the Braves with several players named in lineups and batting summaries.
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Eller
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Agee
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Garten
Spencer
Beard
Meadows
Uiphmeee Akers
Barone
Allen
Pretrantozzi
Wooten
K, Wilcox
Williams
Fusom
30-Foot Birdie Gives Lionel Memphis Crown
Lionel Hebert won the Memphis Open after a three-way playoff with Gary Player and Gene Littler. Hebert drained a 30-foot birdie on the first extra hole at Colonial Country Club to capture $6,400 from a $40,000 event. He finished regulation 72 holes at 13 under 167, with Littler at 66 in the final round and Player at 68. Bruce Crampton tied for second at 268, Don January and Tommy Jacobs tied for fourth at 267.
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Don Whitt
al Balding
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Australia
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Don January
Tommy Jacobs
Arnold Palmer
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George Coors
Bob Goalby
Dan Sikes
Jon Gustin
Doug Ford
Tony Lema
Joe Campbell
Art Wall Jr
Ken Still
Butch Baird
Johnny Pott
Bill Collins
Bob Rosburg
Jack Burke Jr
Gordon Jones
Frank Phillips
Kel Nagle
Bob Keller
Bob Verney
Jim Ferree
Gardner Dickinson
Lionel Hebert
Gary Player
Gene Littler
Billy Maxwell
Bert Weaver
Gay Brewer Jr
Jerry Steelsmith
Dave Hill
Jack McGowan
Don Finsterwald
Mays Faces Boos Then Homer At Polo Grounds
Willie Mays tried to laugh off boos from 34,102 fans at the Polo Grounds as he came to bat in the sixth inning with the Mets leading the Giants 1 0. He had two prior strikeouts in the game and five straight overall dating to Saturday. He then homered off Bob Miller on the first pitch for his 19th of the season, helping the Giants sweep the four game series with New York.
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Dock Goss a New Snead from Tennessee on Golf Rise
UPI reports Dock Goss, a 29-year-old from Whittle Springs Tennessee, drives a ball 435 yards and shows Snead like potential. Signed by Spalding, Goss towers at six feet five inches, 225 pounds, with huge hands and a tattered upbringing, crowned by claims of par busting drives and a possible world driving championship clash with George Bayer.
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UPI
Sam Snead
Tennessee Mountains
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Docklong
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Beckley BRL Keatleys Versus New River Rivalry
In Beckley the BRL schedule features Keatleys facing New River as Curry Park hosts a major local clash. Sophia LL Smith Williams meets Sophia Electric in a separate girls showdown.
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Deacons Seek District Title In NCAA Showdown
Wake Forest Deacons face Florida State Seminoles in Gastonia for the District 3 NCAA championship with Omaha on the line. Wake Forest needs one win in the double elimination to claim the title after beating West Virginia 8-3 and Florida 7-1. Don Roth starts for Wake Forest opposing Larry Hawkins for Florida State. a 1:30 p.m. game could force a rematch if necessary.
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