Yankees fall as A's ride Ford loss marks rare win
The Athletics upset the Yankees for their first win over New York in nine tries aided by Whitey Ford’s rough two runs allowed in seven years. Baltimore moved to first while the Indians lost as Ron Hansen homered in 11 innings. The White Sox chased Williams’ 499th home run to tie the Red Sox in the ninth. Milwaukee topped Chicago 10-7, St. Louis won 6-5 at Cincinnati, and Los Angeles beat Philadelphia as Bud Daley shined with four hits allowed.
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Softball standings tighten as three teams share lead
Waterdale beat Raleigh 15 6 as Raleigh New River split the top spot in the loop. Dido s Raleigh Glass and New River lead the circuit tied for first. Ball and Joe Cook connected on homers as both teams combined for ten hits off the opposing pitcher. Florida native Overcash signs with Kansas City A s and will report to Sioux City this month.
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Local Semi-Pro Team Opens This Saturday
Local semi pro team announces opening game this Saturday with right hander Mills among pitchers. The schedule lists home games at Wil son field against Marmet Spencer St. Albans Hurri cane South Charleston Sissonville Kanawha City and Marmet through August with varied start times.
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Wimbledon Ten Contenders Vying For Men’s Crown
London AP reports a wide open field for the men's singles at Wimbledon with 10 players in contention including notable names. Bookmakers increasingly favor several stars as the event shapes up, reflecting an unpredictable race for the title amid shifting form.
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U S To Take Best Pentathlon Team
The United States will select its fastest and best modern pentathlon team in its history after final tryouts at Fort Sam Houston in July 2024. Three athletes and an alternate will be named. Captain Cole Russell, serving as coach, notes the depth and quality of contenders across riding fencing pistol shooting swimming and cross country running. He believes the team is the strongest yet despite not fielding certain riders this year.
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Frog season to open Charleston area
AP reports the frog season opens at 8 p m in Charleston. The notice mentions Norm Siebern as a former left fielder and first baseman for the Kansas City Athletics.
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Souchak Grabs Lead National Open Off to Rousing Start
The 60th National Open Golf tournament opened amid a chaotic scene in Denver with fish jumping from lakes and players like Souchak and Bolt delivering early momentum. The Associated Press reports a lively start as Cherry Hills hosts the event, with local kids and spectators adding to the rousing atmosphere.
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Pro Shoots 75 at National Open Round
Beckley's Joe Stoddard, a pro at Black Knight Country Club, fired a 75 in the National Open round at Cherry Hills in Denver. He started even par through 15 holes before finishing poorly as pressure mounted on the closing holes. Names at 70 included Doug Sanders and eight others. Arnold Palmer led a larger group at 72 with Sam Snead and Bob Rosburg among 15 at that score.
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Taylor Tied For Fourth In Championship Close Scores
Taylor tied for fourth with a 36 34 70 score in a championship event. Participants included Mike Souchak from Grossinger New York 31 37 68 and Jerry Barber of Los Angeles 35 6E 70. Bruce Crampton from Australia posted 3¢ 4 70 while Chen played Wichita Falls Texas 36 34 70. Dick Stranahan of Alameda California also 34 36 70. An amateur was noted.
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Boxing Growth Signals Texas Gate For Million Dollar Show
Texas boxing gains momentum with plans for a million dollar gate set to match the historic NYC Louis Conn event of 1946. Promoters Ralph Smith and Jorgensen built a vibrant scene since 1955, with gates like 61 175 and 13 963 as Texas fights drew rising public interest and oilmen backing the sport.
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Beckley Youth Baseball Leads Babe Ruth Action
Beckley Babe Ruth action at Lewin Field sees King Photo and Eric's win to stay tied for first in the National League. Hindsley homered for New River in a 13 2 loss to Eric's as both teams hold 5 3 records. Helen edges Republic Steel 16 9 at Slab Fork as Sims drives in six and Helen claims first place with a strong four run fourth inning.
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Mullens Babe Ruth double header rained out in fifth inning
The Mullens Babe Ruth League game between the Cards and Indians was halted by rain with the Indians leading 5 to 2 in the top of the fifth. Players include Leander Foglesong and Lewis Iughlin among others.
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