Willie Mays Smashes Four Home Runs in record game
Willie Mays belted four homers in Milwaukee County Stadium as the San Francisco Giants crushed the Braves 14-4. The feat made Mays the ninth major leaguer to hit four in a game, driving in eight runs and lifting the Giants to first place in the National League. the day also saw 10 homers between the two clubs and a pair of two-run shots by Jose Pagan.
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Gus Triandos
Ron Hansen
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Cletis Boyer
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Roy Sievers
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Harmon Killebrew
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Bob Cerv
Leon Wagner
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Dave Wickersham
Jerry Casale
Major League Results and Upcoming Weekday Schedule
Sunday results include Cincinnati 6 to Pittsburgh 3 the first game and Cincinnati 4 Pittsburgh 2 the second, Los Angeles 2 Chicago 1 the first and Chicago 10 Los Angeles the second, San Francisco 14 Milwaukee 4, Philadelphia 11 St. Louis 7 in 10 innings. Monday features Pittsburgh at Philadelphia at Cincinnati, with Roberts versus O Toole. Several league standings and Monday night games follow with multiple American League matchups and upcoming pitching probables.
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Yvonne Stone Leads Sweepstakes Tourney
Yvonne Stone of Greenbrier Dairy tops the Boule vard Ladies Sweepstakes in Charleston with an 815 handicap series at Bowl-Wick. Laura Torrico of Lewis Chevrolet sits third, and Virginia Veltri of Charleston stands second in the division with an 809.
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Charleston
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National League and American League leaders recap
A United Press International summary lists top players across both leagues with key stats. Moon and Mays lead in home runs and runs batted in, while Clem, Mizell, and Duffalo post strong pitching marks. Mantle and Colavito pace the batters in the American League with four home runs each among leaders.
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Beckley Guardsmen Capture State National Guard Basketball Title
Beckley Beckley Guardsmen of Troop C West Virginia National Guard defeated Buchannon 88 66 to win the state championship after a prior 85 33 win over Bluefield. Manuel Lopez led scoring in the opener with 26, while Roy Meadows tallied 25 first game and 17 in the final. Jack Covey contributed rebounding and 3 points, with Pennington Cerrito and Lopez in double figures across games. Hag er led Buchannon with 16 points, and H Comer topped Bluefield with 10.
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West Virginia Archery Association Meeting Notice
West Virginia Archery Association now functioning. Beckley Archery Club urges members to attend meetings to learn rules and participate in ballots on club matters. A recent archer protested lack of notice about the new association.
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Archery group overhauls rules and plans new programs
Members discuss dues, eligibility, and a wide scale modernization by the National Field Archery Association. Topics include a revised constitution, expanded Bow Hunting Program, Exhibition Shooting pamphlet, revised Field Governor Voting Procedure, range approval rules, club financing, clubhouse plans, public relations, and a forthcoming Archery Hall of Fame and new achievement awards. A May 14 Beckley shoot is planned. May 1 dues deadline looms.
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Oak Hill Opens Li Play Today
Oak Hill marks the 1961 season for its Minor and Little League baseball teams at Oak Hill City Park. Openers begin at 5 15 this afternoon with 8 10 year olds, then Little League games follow. Improvements include black dugouts with concrete floors and night lights.
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Richmond Takes IL Doubleheader From Toronto
Richmond Virginians sweep both ends of a Sunday doubleheader from the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 and 5-4. Reliever Hal Reniff earned wins in both games, with Risley and Don Lock homering in each contest. The pair move Richmond within a half game of Columbus Jets, who split with Buffalo. Standings show Columbus first at 7-2, Richmond at 8-4-? and a crowded pack behind.
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Barone and Young Win WV State Handicap Doubles Crown
John Barone and Don Young captured the state handicap doubles title at Kanawha Bowling Center Charleston after eight weekends of competition. Dick Robinette earned the all events title with 1901 pins and Huntington resident Robinette trailed. Co directors were Raymond Gladwell and Harlow Chaplin. total prize fund was $9223.80 with cash rewards awarded only to overall champions not to the pin event leaders. Barone commented that they likely won while Young offered no further statement.
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City Avenue
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Glen Ave
West Virginia
Kanawha
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Barone
Correction on fish license rules in Sunday's Register
The county clerk's office reports a correction to fishing licensing rules. Residents who have reached 50 are required to have a license, but the correct age is 15 for residents. Exemptions include bona fide resident landowners or their resident children and bona fide resident tenants fishing on their land, and totally blind residents may fish without a license with a physician's certificate carried while fishing.
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Twins C Battey sidelined by bruised left hand
Minnesota Twins catcher Earl Battey missed Sunday’s game versus the Chicago White Sox due to a bruised left hand but was expected to return today.
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Tanner Named Park Director at Little Beaver Park
Blaine Tanner, Mount Hope High School head football coach and Beckley resident, appointed Director of Little Beaver Park after a Park Board poll led by Lawrence Pruette. Jim Lowery led last year. Sophia High School principal Carl Neff briefly held the post before August. The park is now open with all facilities except swimming.
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Stonewall Jackson Favored For Fifth Gazette Relays Title
Charleston West Virginia. Stonewall Jackson High School looks to extend its dominance as it seeks a fifth straight Gazette Relays title. Coach Garland Barnhart remains cautious, predicting tough competition from Parkersburg and Charleston while noting SJ’s recent Huntingon Relays win and strong showings by South Charleston, Dupont, Bluefield and Graham of Virginia in other dual meets.
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Scout Bonhoe Minor League Results Summary
Baseball scores from American Association to Pacific Coast League, listing minor league games by league, team pairings, and results across multiple dates, including doubleheaders in Italian style notation with first and second games. Notable results include Louisville over Dallas Fort Worth 13 4 and Portland defeating Hawaii 6 2.
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Shreveport
Richmond
Toronto
Columbus
Buffalo
San Juan
Syracuse
Jersey City
Rochester
Lancaster
Johnstown
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Williamsport
Springfield
Reading
Portland
Hawaii
Salt Lake City
Vancouver
San Diego
Spokane
Seattle
Tacoma
Car Team Takes Season Crown In Women's Majors
Lewis Chevrolet won the season championship in the Women's Major League at Bowl-Wick, defeating Beauty Bar 2466 to 2339. Ruby Jo Gordon led with 583 and Laura Torrico 550, while Gladys Stiles paced the losers with 489 and Ruby Jo 234 in a 3-0 sweep.
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June Clay
Jerry Lilly
Edna Kidwell
Betty Treadway
Marcia Waldron
Cleo Crewey
Ruby Jo
Laura
Car Company
Mullens Babe Ruth Completes Roster
The Mullens Babe Ruth League finished its roster on Saturday signing players for four teams. Cardinals add Jim Weikle Ward Leffer Larry Litteral Dale Kyer and Doug Ashley as alternates. Red Sox add Tom Minsey Roy Collins Cyrus Trent Rob ert Clay as alternates. Indians add Butch Forren Jackie Clay Ronnie Cook John Blankenship and Sparks as alternates. Giants add David Tolliver Darrell Poff.
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Jim Weikle
Ward Leffer
Larry Litteral
Dale Kyer
Doug Ashley
Red Sox
Tom Minsey
Roy Collins
Cyrus Trent
Robert Clay
Indians
Butch Forren
Jackie Clay
Ronnie Cook
John Blankenship
Sparks
Giants
David Tolliver
Darrell Poff
Civil Service Jobs Offer Keen Competition and Tests
Wanted men and women ages 18 to 51 to prepare for U. S. Civil Service openings in the area over the next year. Start pay up to $446 monthly with strong security and advancement. Many positions require little or no education or experience, but applicants must pass a test amid keen competition.
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