Redbirds Topple Colts in County League Twin Bill
In Raleigh County action the Amigo Redbirds defeated the Coal City Colts 4-0 in the opener and 5-3 in the nightcap as Eugene Ingersell fanned nine and yielded a two hitter in his 1954 debut and Robert Lefty Truell tossed a five hitter for the win. Stamford also beat Willow Wood as Black Knight Country Club defeated Willow Wood in Nassau match play with 11 of 18 two man wins. Paris Sutphin led scoring with a 74 in a 21 victory pairing with Hitchcock.
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Philley Fire Sparks Contrasting Indians Turnaround
New York sports column reviews Dave Philley joining the Cleveland Indians in Tucson. It notes his blunt confidence, the club’s recent pennant drought, shifting players like Al Rosen and rookies Rudy Regalado and Al Smith, and a dramatic 8-7 extra inning win over the Yankees.
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Standings and results for local league teams
How They Stand Team W L Pct. GB Coal City 2. Amigo 4 2 2.667 Mullens 3 3 0.500 Slab Fork 2 6 Montcoal 3 4 429 Stanaford 1 7 125 Yesterday's Results Amigo 4-5 Coal City 0-3 Stanaford 2-3 Sophia Slab Fork 1-8 Montcoal 6-6 Next Sunday's Games Montcoal at Slab Fork Mullens at Amigo Coal City at Stanaford
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Savitt and Davidson Win AAA Tennis Titles in St Louis
Dick Savitt of Houston defeated Hamilton Richardson 6-0 6-2 to win the men’s singles at the Triple A tournament, with Lucille Davidson of Kansas City taking the women’s crown 6-2 6-1 over Sally Reilly. Savitt and Frank Thompson beat Richardson and Ben Bishop 6-2 7-5 for the men’s doubles, while Sara Turner and Louise Owens beat Davidson and Reilly 6-4 7-5 for the women’s doubles.
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Coal City holds lead after mixed results in league play
In a doubleheader at Slab Fork, Cheetham pitched a four hitter as Slab Fork beat Coal City 2-1 then Amigo trounced Coal City 8-3 in the afterpiece. Montcoal won the opener at Mullens 6-4 but dropped the nightcap 8-6. Standings show Coal City 5-2 atop the pack, with Amigo 4-2, Mullens and Slab Fork near third, and Stanford still in the hunt at 1-7.
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Southern Amateur Again Chooses Conrad as Champion
MEMPHIS Air Force Lt. Joe Conrad of San Antonio repeated as Southern Amateur champion, becoming the first in 40 years to win back to back titles. On leave from Lackland AFB, he defeated former Tennessee Amateur Champion Jimmy Wittenberg of Memphis 3 and 2 at the Memphis Country Club.
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Bergs Putting Credited For Triangle Win
Berg credits her putting for victory in the Triangle Round Robin Invitational in Hot Springs Virginia. She drove few balls into trouble yet finished 73 points to lead and win $1,500. Runner up Betty Jameson totaled 22 points with Betsy Rawls fourth at 18.
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Babe) Zaharias
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Sedgman Threat In Pro Tourney
In Los Angeles the $7,500 U S professional tennis championships open with Frank Sedgman as the top threat to Pancho Gonzales and Francisco Segura. Gonzales faces Bob Harmon, Segura plays Ben Messpekee, while Sedgman and Jack Kramer meet Pellizza and Tanasescu in a doubles opener. Matches run nightly through Thursday with semi finals Saturday and finals Sunday.
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Big Pancho) Gonzales
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Guard and End Added To North Grid Roster
The North's 25 man squad for the 21st North South game in Charleston on Aug. 14 adds Guard Joe Boomer of Clarksburg Washington-Irving and End Jim Urbaniak of Fairmont West. North coaches McElwee and Ware have named 13 and 11 players respectively, with ticket info and mailing fees included for applications.
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Local Minor Leagues May Start Thursday
Beckley Little League plans a Thursday 6 PM season opener at Elks Stadium on the No 3 diamond. Commissioner Ross Irle says the backstop must be erected and wired. If not ready, opening day awaits delays. Tuesday and Wednesday volunteer work is urged to finish field prep.
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Seven Teams Qualify For NCAA Baseball Meet
Rollins College clinched a spot by beating Virginia Tech 9 3 in the Dis wae 3 playoffs at Winter Park. The final entry will come from Arizona vs Colorado State in Greeley Colo today. Other qualifiers include Michigan State Massachusetts Oregon Oklahoma A M Missouri and Lafayette.
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Giants and Reds Edge In National League Play
At Elks Stadium in front of the largest Little League crowd this season the Giants defeated the Cardinals 6 to 2 and the Reds beat the Dodgers 7 to 2. Ronnie Williams the Reds pitcher struck out 10 in four games weekly. Pat Ryan hit a bases loaded triple for Cleveland? Noting: Reds benefited from key fifth inning. Giants offense sparked by Preston Easley and Scotty Price with Morgan on mound. Cardinals misplayed several runs as Wikle struggled early before Wein finished.
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Landy aims for new four minute mile mark
Australian runner John Landy on his European tour plans another attempt to break four minutes. He said he will try next week in Stockholm after a 4 01 6 mile in Turku. He blamed a too fast start for the slower time and expressed optimism for a sub four minutes run.
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