Wall Jr. Qualifies for National Open at Cherry Hills
Art Wall Jr. led the Oklahoma City qualifiers with a 128 two rounds on Twin Hills, eight strokes clear of other districts. Ninety-one players qualified across nine districts, with several notable pros missing out. Hogan comments on his quick putting and approach at Augusta.
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Bennett Pitches Victory in SL City Softball opener
Raleigh Glass defeated Waterdale 17 to 12 at Ballard Stadium on opening night of the City Softball League. New River Supply beat Dido's 9 to 3 in the other game as newcomers contend for early standings.
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Brewer Tosses 2-Hitter For 5-1 Win Over Sens
Lefty Jim Brewer pitched a sharp two-hitter as the Houston Buffs defeated the Charleston Senators 5-1 for their straight win. Billy Williams and Joe Macko homered, lifting Houston to clear lead in the game.
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West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Sets Voting Pattern
West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame committee met in Charleston on May 31 to approve a revised operating procedure for the Hall's election. Nominees must be native to the state or achieve fame there, retired at least five years or deceased one year, and approved by the Hall committee. Voting splits into Oldtimers and Recents, with two votes per category and a second ballot selecting top candidates. Oldtimers include Bailey Glenn Heydrick Hoblitzell Jackson McIntire Nebinger Stifel Quarrier Shelton Slutz and Spears. Recents include Brinkman Cafego Clyde Dawson Goldberg Hamilton Hammill Orders Raese Rohrbough. Additional names may be submitted before July 4. Plaques for all sixteen members cost 340 each. $717 remains in the fund. A dedicatory dinner is planned for Oct 24 in the Civic Center, with further discussion at the next meeting.
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Piersall Stirs Crowd With Eccentric Indians Display
Jim Piersall of the Cleveland Indians provided a colorful showcase against Detroit last Sunday. The outfielder mocked, taunted, and teased through a sequence of antics from the on-deck circle to a run at third, drawing cheers from fans while vexing pitchers, managers, and umpires alike.
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Huntington Takes Golf Lead in Parkersburg Championship
PARKERSBURG AP Huntington dominated the Parkersburg Country Club par 72 course to win the team title with a 320. Twenty one teams entered, the largest since the event began. Charleston finished second with 334, while Man posted 387. Individual medalist Harry Hoffer of Huntington shot 36 37 73. Bridgeport was ineligible for fielding rules, leaving three players for the Bridgeport squad. Other scores included Chapmansville 342 Morgantown 347 Weirton 348 Warwood 352 Huntington Vinson 353.
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Cards Sign Shamb lin St. Louis St. Louis football
The St. Louis football team announced the signing of player Shamb lin, signaling a move to bolster their roster. Details on contract terms and position were not disclosed, but the team confirmed the acquisition ahead of upcoming training camps.
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Longshot Henrijan Claimed for Six Thousand Five Hundred
Henrijan finished second in a Kentucky race and was claimed by H. Elmore for $6,500 from a California race the previous August.
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