Registration Period Extended For Babe Ruth League Players
The Beckley Babe Ruth League voted to extend registration all week for boys in Town District of Raleigh County Glen Morgan and Bea ver in Shady Spring District. Eligible boys must bring birth certificates to Keatley's on Prince Street this week. Members report that many holdovers from last year have not signed. Names of retained players appear on lists from seven managers. unregistered boys by Saturday will be moved to a pool and must attend tryouts. Tryouts run next week at Babe Ruth park 5 to 7 pm by age groups with practice, and clinics are planned by summer custodian Ken Wheeler 9 to 12 daily. A May 21 managers meeting at Moose Lodge will finalize squads.
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Cotton Upsets Joey Giardello in 10 Rounds
In New York Charley Cotton, a 5-1 underdog from Toledo, defeated Joey Giardello by unanimous decision after 10 rounds. Cotton outlasted Giardello in the final rounds and impressed with his power, setting up possible rematch talks for June. Giardello considers an avenge bout, depending on scheduling and a Chicago date with Willie Vaughn.
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Helpful hints for boat painting and fishing gear deals
A roundup of practical home and outdoor tips highlights ideal painting temperatures for boats and low cost gear. Dedoes Industries offers a $39.50 automatic pitching machine, Insta Products unveils a yard light for 12.95, and Utica Duxbak promotes a Bucktail fishing apron. The Wam-O Powermaster crossbow sums up sports gear, while Penn introduces Kwik-Play rod holders. Colorado notes require a certificate of donation for any gifted fish or game.
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Youth League Practice Schedule Highlights Mulens Baseball
Youth leagues in Mullens and Beckley list multiple practice times across Little League Babe Ruth and American Legion junior divisions. Notable sessions include Mt Hope trials Saturday at 1 and over 250 registered in Babe Ruth and Little Leagues last week. A Beckley drill at Elks Stadium is set for Sunday at 1 with Manager Franklin Baber announcing details.
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Jockey Pearson Finds Dad After $64,000 Show
Kansas City reports Jockey Bill Pearson won $64,000 on The $64,000 Question and reconnected with his father, Chester Pearson, a 74 year old retired baker. Chester, once divorced from Bill’s mother, had searched for years after life apart began in 1923. The tale includes a prior You Bet Your Life appearance and a Hollywood letter route. UCLA’s Ronnie Knox also earned notice for an 82 yard punt.
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U. S. Can Clinch Fifth Straight Hopkins Trophy Victory Today
The United States aims to seal its fifth straight Hopkins Trophy as the Inter national PGA Matches reach a feature singles battle between Tommie Bolt and Al Balding in Fort Worth Texas. Yesterday Bolt and Gene Littler led a strong four ball showing with a 5 3 U S win. Bolt and Littler posted a 61 best ball while Mawhinney and Tucker carded 70. Balding and Brydson dominated with 64. The Americans face Canada in the decisive team match with Doug Ford Ted Kroll vs Bill Kerr Stan Leonard awaiting.
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Minneaplis Millers rout Charleston 6 to 0 in homer spree
Minneapolis defeated Charleston 6 to 0 as three Millers homered. Ed Bressaud drove in two in the eighth with Bill Kirkland and Bill Taylor also homering. Jim Bunning took the loss, dropping to 2-3, relieved by Max Simmons in the ninth.
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Ed Bressaud
Bill Kirkland
Bill Taylor
Minneapolis
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Jim Bunning
Max Simmons
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