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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1957
Page
4
Eddie Machen meets Joey Maxim in a 10 round heavyweight bout on Derby Eve national TV. NBC carries the telecast from Louisville at 7 p.m. EST as part of Derby coverage, amid limited local interest and uncertain attendance.
A new series highlights six famous golf shots starting at The Register. The premier piece recalls Lew Worsham’s 1953 World Championship wedge in Chicago and notes other standouts like Sarazen’s Masters double eagle and Furgol’s 1954 Open win. The column blends sport history with contemporary game echoes.
The Raleigh County Baseball League plans an eight team format for the 1957 season opening Sunday with a 7:30 p.m. meeting at Beckley News Papers Library. Defending champion Montcoal Kopperston Stafford Harrys Beckley Tams Black Sox Cranberry are joined by possible entrants from Summerlee and Glen White.
Gene Littler and Art Wall shared the lead in the Colonial National Invitational after a rain-eased opener at Colonial Country Club. Littler topped a 48-man field with 64, one stroke ahead of Wall, Billy Maxwell, and Bob Rosberg with several others close behind as weather kept scores low.
Mullens Lewis D Anton announces practice sessions for Saturday for 14 and 15 year olds at Athletic Field starting 4 PM. Giants Cardinals Red Sox Indians also hold sessions with early morning and afternoon slots. About 145 players needed. unassigned players should attend 4 PM drill. D Anton notes emphasis on swing mechanics and body turn.
Lew Worsham holed a 140-foot eagle putt on the 18th at Tam O’Shanter to force a playoff and win the 1953 World Championship. Chandler Harper, the 1907 PGA champion, says the shot was the most important in golf, denying him the title and a large prize. The final moment featured George S. May and a crowd of 25,000 watching the dramatic finish. The winning check stood at 25,000 with 10,000 for weather costs, as TV viewers witnessed history.
The Babe Ruth league adjourns to 6 30 p m for games this season to align with daylight rules. Tryout camps open Monday with three year olds as managers and umpires prepare, with coordinators named for each camp day. May 10 tallies assign saints and a league meeting follows the day’s activities.
Clear Fork defeats Stoco 12 to 6 and Herndon beats Sophia 10 to 3 in high school baseball. Buddy Stover hits a bases loaded homer and adds a triple as Clear Fork win their fourth straight in the Raleigh County League led by Harrison, Bishop and Duno with two hits each for Herndon.
Kentucky Derby post positions list the entries Stoco Clear Fork Mister Jive and Gallant Man with odds and jockeys. The lineup includes Bold Ruler and Round Table with weights set at 126 pounds. Purse totals top $153,300 with 10 starters plus Calumet Farm entry Stoco B19 300. Post time 4:30 p.m. EST.
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