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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1957

Page

3

Intercity table tennis clash swings to Teen Town

Detorit Baltimore and Brooklyn post exhibition wins as Beckley Charleston teens prepare for a junior division intercity match. Beckley team led by Saunders with alternates Andrews Kanawha Valley Open draws Buster Williams. Charleston team features Coe Hill Sprach and Wyatt. Play begins at 7 p.m. with 9 singles and 2 doubles matches on the lineup.

Beckley Moncada Bles Bill Cook Gles Con Saunders Bills Andrews Bill Morgan Buster Williams Charleston Bill Farrar Bob Coe Johnny Hillpublic C. C. Pharr Tim Spraching Tom Wyatt William Connor Jerry Menningen Paules

Lack of Desire Fielding May Kill Rookie Clouter's Chance

Fort Myers Florida: Pittsburgh manager Bobby Bragan criticizes Dick Stuart saying the young outfielder lacks desire and misplays balls. He notes Stuart hits well but cannot field or hustle, citing a game where a routine ball dropped at his feet and a bases loaded at bat where he jogged to first after a near play.

Clouter Pittsburgh Fort Myers Fla Dick Stuart Lincoln Bobby * Bragan Bragan Stuart Phillies Phils Johnny O'Brien Hollywood

Play Starts Today For Town District Grade School 5s

The 20th annual Town District grade school basketball tournament opens this afternoon at the Recreation Building with five games on day one. Four more games follow Thursday and Friday before a suspension until April. Semifinals are set for April, with the championships on Saturday April 6 at 1 and 2 pm. Sixth graders start, featuring Institute and Central meeting Sprague and Stamford. Coach Wayre Pettry's Institute Trotters lead the opener, followed by three eighth grade games.

Institute and Central Sprague Stamford Wayre Pettry Institute Trotters Institute Sprague Winder Crab Orchard Cresent Hollywood Sylvia Stanaford Lincoln Mabscott Tee Hollywood Mt Tabor Boing Cranberry

Kubek Set for Fulltime Shot at Left Field Duty

ST. PETERSBURG Fla Tony Kubek emerges as the likely fulltime left fielder for the New York Yankees as spring training nears its end He has a .380 average with 22 hits in 61 at bats and 10 RBIs but manager Casey Stengel says Kubek must prove he can hit all kinds of left handed pitching He will also see action at second base and the Yankees will not wait for the season to start to test him in real games

Fla New York Yankees Tony Kubek Kubek Casey Stengel Tony Denver Stengel

Kuenns Perfect Day Leads Tiger Win over Cincy

Harvey Kuenn shines for the Detroit Tigers in a 4 1 victory over the Cincinnati Redlegs as he goes 4-for-4 with a home run and a single. The Tigers, despite the win, still hold a 6-10- record in spring training as other clubs struggle.

Kuenn Tiger Cincy

Church Loop Starts Tourney Saturday

The Church Loop post season tournament pairings for the first two nights were announced by league president Kyle Cook. Opening night features Johnstown Baptist vs Presbyterian at 7 PM, Calvary Baptist vs Methodist Temple, and Crab Orchard vs First Baptist. Monday adds Memorial Baptist vs First Methodist, Catholic vs Christian, and Calvary Methodist Temple winner against the other winner.

Crab Orchard Church Basketball Baptist Leaguelal Kyle Cook Ran Reation Johnstown Baptist Presbyterian Calvary Bapist Methodist Temple Crab Orchand First Baptist Memorial. Baptist First Methodist Catholic Christian Cal Vary Methodist Temple

Harper Road Opens Tourney With 92 80 Victory

An all star Buckley City League Harper Road squad defeated Clayy 92 to 80 in the opening game of a 12 team independent basketball tournament at Ansted. Other last night results included Barrack's Auto of Charleston over Summersville and Concord beating the defending champion Montgomery Eagle Club. The event drew top players including Raleigh Gloss and George Swyers, with Olga Fikotova in Prague related coverage.

Buckley City League Harper Road Ansted Clayy Barrack Auto of Charleston Summersville Concord Montgomery Cat Heleagles Club W. Va. Tech Raleigh Gloss George Swyers Czechoslovakia Olga Prague Arveo United States Con. Bantt Raleigh Tlonight Fayetteville Hinton Quality Lumber Co Olga Fikotova Iune Chesapeake Zone Red Melbourne Vienna R.allstorg Robinette J. Warden Europe Willie Joe Handsome Harold Connolly Chandler Bossis Shierergo Rogers Tom Bell Will Kelly Queen Vercerni Praha Boston Mass Kirby Lumber Co Spencer Aaa Ig Chandler Dale Allen Emil Zalopek Eagle Club jNat Lilly Dana Zalopekova Sgi Jack Lilly Zalopek Ike Dusl Antonin’ Zapp- Richardson Issum Wrecky D. Manning Armer Humphrey Collins Joseph Jacyne Lawrence Johnson Emass U. S Cere- Blind Natimony Lanter Cozar S Husky Groom Robine Halash Pinnes Road Fikalava Ty Gimore Siel Pi Zimore Rome Giardello Manning R. Robinett Kansas Raleigh Glass Ssn Joey Giardello Brooklyn Vaughn Los Angele Syatek Tata Bank of Raleigh Giardelio Allaivay Aughn Baltimore Garcia Daley

Tigers Seek Spark Under New Manager Tighe

Detroit’s rookie manager Jack I Tighe faces a slow start as the Tigers show potential with strong names like Kaline Kuenn Maxwell and Boone. Ex-Tiger coach warns of an explosion, yet signs point to a turnaround as questions linger on late-season form and leadership.

Detroit Tigers al Kaline Harvey Kuenn Charlie Maxwell Ray Boone Frank Lary Billy Hooft Tighe Bucky Harris Matehss Tiger Jack

Bruins Beat Rangers In Opening Stanley Cup Clash

Boston Bruins toppled New York Rangers 4-1 in the opening Stanley Cup game at Madison Square Garden. Montreal Canadiens powered past Detroit 3-1 in another opener as young players like Geoffrion and Beliveau helped set the tone in a best-of-seven format.

Detroit Bruins New York Montreal Geoffrion Rocket Boston Bruins Richard Jean Beliveau Jac Milt Schmidt Boston Rangers Donnie Marshall Jack Caffery Toe Ward Blake Chalant Don Simmons Canadiens Dison Square Garden

Mullens BRL Changes Team Selection Policy

Mullens Babe Ruth League announced a shift to a pool system where players are not picked by residence but from a common pool, with teams selecting from that pool. Uniforms will be replaced and sponsors get first shot at purchases. Tryouts set for April 27 and May 4 for 13 year olds and 13-year-olds in two groups, with officials seeking umpires.

Mullens Babe Ruth League Lewis’ D'Antoni Jack Duncan Cecil Lacey Lewis D'Antoni Dewey McKinney

Exhibition Base Baseball Schedule at Florida Venues

Brooklyn faces Detroit in Lakeland, Chicago (N) plays Cleveland in Mesa, Cincinnati meets Milwaukee in Tampa, New York (N) vs Boston in Phoenix, Philadelphia against Kansas City in West Palm Beach. Yesterday results Brooklyn 8 Philadelphia 3, Detroit 3 Cincinnati 4, Pittsburgh 4 St Louis 0, Washington 8 Kansas City 2, Baltimore 7 Cleveland 6, New York (N) 7 Chicago (N) 6, Boston (A) 6 Los Angeles (PCL) 3.

Loday Brklyn Detroit Lakeland Baltimore Cleveland New York Chicago Boston Los Angeles

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