Carter Defends Lightweight Title Against Smith in Boston
Jimmy Carter defends his world lightweight belt tonight at Boston Garden against Wallace Bud Smith in a scheduled 15 round bout. Carter, 70 18 9 and a 4 1 favorite, brings a durable body attack and late-round strength while Smith, 31 11 5 with 18 knockouts, seeks an early knockout amid a path to a championship he previously challenged in Cincinnati. The ABC telecast omits video in New England and ringside observers note Smith’s sharp left hook but acknowledge Carter’s known stamina and power.
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Famous Fights Corbett Almost Beat Jeffries At Coney Island
AP News features recount the 1900 heavyweight title bout at Coney Island where James J. Corbett, lighter at 165 pounds, nearly toppled Jim Jeffries before losing in round 23 after switching from dodging to slugging. Jeffries lauds Corbett as a gentleman and notes their contrasting tactics and timing.
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Red Sox and Indians win LL Second Half Opener
Beckley American Little League opened its second half at Elks Stadium with the Red Sox defeating the Tigers 7 4 and the Indians beating the Yankees 10 4. Tonight’s postponed first round features the Indians meeting the Red Sox with a win tying them for first and forcing a playoff Saturday at 3. Johnny Setliff and Jim Davis earned wins for the Sox and Indians respectively.
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Doubleheader slate revised for minor leagues at Elks Stadium
Tonight with a postponed schedule in American Little League the minor leagues stage a doubleheader at Elks Stadium. Senators face Cubs at 5 on the minor diamond while Braves meet Orioles on the Little League field. Yankees and Red Sox follow the Braves Orioles game as part of the twin bill.
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Setliff Sparks Red Sox In Win Over Tigers
Setliff strong with runners on and a sparkling catch by Walker helps Red Sox top Tigers. Errors hurt pitcher Kenny Bibb in the third and fourth as Boston scores seven runs. Allan Mahoney hits longest game with a triple. Davis fans five as Indians edge Yankees 4-1, with strong early scoring and multiple RBI accounts.
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Keatley's Dominate Modern in Babe Ruth League Showdown
Keatley's crushed Modern Furniture 17 to 1 as Rudd Mahoney fanned 14 and homered, lifting Keatley's to 4 games up in the American division. Sammy Allen, Thompson and Griffith led with multiple hits while Heatherly’s two hits for Modern provided the lone offense. Caffee's and Hotel Garage traded results, narrowing the first-place National lead.
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Speed Boats Allowed On Bluestone Lake In Zone
Bluestone Lake between the Dam and Jones Boat Dock will host speed boating and water skiing under a new rule. Harold E. Neely of the Chamber of Commerce confirmed the approval after telephoning Col. George T. Derby of the District Engineers office in Huntington. The speed area spans 1,000 feet above the dam to 1,000 feet below the boat dock with markers to be installed, and officials expect increased boating activity and aquatic sports development.
Appalachian League Scores Lightly Read
Wytheville defeated Welch 4 to 3 at 10 inns in a shortened game. Bristol crushed Bluefield 14 to 4. Salem won 8 to 5 against Kingsport. Johnson City beat Pulaski 9 to 0 in a decisive victory.
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Ring Magazine Changes Ratings After KO Flurry
Ring Magazine reshuffles rankings after a knockout heavy month. Archie Moore earns Fighter of the Month after stopping Carl Olson to remain No. 1 heavyweight contender. Carmen Basilio dethrones Tony DeMarco to claim welterweight title and top contender status. France's Ray Famechon rises to featherweight No. 1, Mario D Agata advances to bantamweight top contending spot, and Aaton Macias falls from bantamweight lead as Billy Peacock beats him in overweight bout. Tommy Jackson cracks heavyweight top four with six straight wins, pushing Nino Valdes to fifth. Moore remains first, with Bob Baker and Don Cockell behind.
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Bobo) Olson
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Hurricane) Jackson
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Pastrano Beats Maxim in New Orleans Thriller
Willie Pastrano defeats former champion Joey Maxim by unanimous decision before 6,500 fans in New Orleans. The 19 year old from the French Quarter gains momentum toward light heavyweight ranking, with Nat Fleischer predicting Pastrano will enter The Ring top ten in the next edition.
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Alan Wein Wins Camp Net Title
Alan Wein son of Isadore Wein Beckley won the junior tennis singles championship at Camp Greenbrier yesterday defeating hometown rival Buzzy Ragland son of Ned Ragland in the finals. Wein won 61 64 after beating Pete Tibbs Tom Zelkie and Martin Zelnick. Ragland beat Roy Lasard Peter Rawlings and Gil Minor. The doubles team Wein and Ragland swept Roy Lasard and Tom Abernathy 60 60 to capture the doubles crown.
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New Minor Loop Slate For July Schedule
July 1 Orioles host Senators. July 5 Cubs visit Orioles. July 6 Senators meet Braves. July 7 Braves face Cubs. July 8 Senators play Orioles. July 11 Orioles vs Cubs. July 1 percent Cubs vs Senators and Orioles vs Braves. July 15 Braves vs Senators. July 1 percent Senators vs Cubs. July 20 Cubs vs Braves and Orioles vs Senators. July 22 Braves vs Orioles. July 25 Cubs vs Orioles. July 26 Senators vs Braves. July 28 Braves vs Cubs. July 29 Senators vs Orioles. Aug 1 Cubs vs Senators. Aug 3 Orioles vs Cubs and Braves. Aug 5 Orioles vs Braves. Doubleheaders are twi night games on regular Little League field, all other games on Minor league diamond. Last named team is home.
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Moore Marciano Bout Agreement Expected Friday
In a crowded field of potential venues, heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano and Archie Moore have not signed, with an agreement anticipated by Friday or Saturday. New York preferred, possible Sept 22 bout at Yankee Stadium or other sites in Chicago, New Orleans, Houston, Los Angeles, Milwaukee. Possible mid September scheduling as Polo Grounds slots and Stadium access discussed.
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Principals on Radio Center Card Work Out
Huntington arena cardio workouts ahead of Thursday card feature Noel Humphreys of Charleston and George Coles of Pittsburgh in eight round bout Basil Marie of Charleston meets Mel Madison of Roanoke Va in a six round prelim likely on the undercard Also scheduled is an eight rounder and a four round bout as part of the prelims
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Huffman resigns coaching post and shifts toward officiating
Stanley Huffman, former Beckley High and Marshall athlete, resigns coaching duties at Williams High Burlington NC. He plans to teach, sell insurance in summer, and pursue more officiating work after being courted by Southern and ACC circuits. He aims to add football officiating and remains popular in the region.
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Soggy Links Open British Columbia Golf Classic
In Vancouver B C 88 pros and 12 amateurs began the 15000 prize BC Open at Shaughnessy Course under steady rain. Mike Souchak fired a 62 in soggy conditions to lead practice rounds while Sam Snead posted 71 and worked on his putting. Arnold Palmer and Tommy Bolt shot 68s as the field prepared for the week long event.
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Three Changes in Poll for All Star Game
Three major changes were recorded today in the All Star baseball poll which ends midnight Friday in determining the starting lineups for the game at Milwaukee July 12. Duke Snider of Brooklyn led NL centerfielders and Stan Musial of St Louis overtook Ted Kluszewski of Cincinnati at first base. In the AL, Jim Finigan of Kansas City moved ahead of George Kell of the White Sox at third base.
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Grays, Summerlee Ready For Midday Baseball Clash
The Cranberry Grays face the Summerlee independent baseball club at Summertlee today at 2 30 PM. The Grays remain unbeaten this season while Summerlee has one loss.
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