Walcott Begins Training Grind For Return Bout
Heavyweight champion Jersey Joe Walcott opened his buildup for the June 5 title defense against Ezzard Charles in Philadelphia. He showed good condition despite a layoff, sparring three rounds at 203 pounds with Billy Smith, Jackie Burke, and Freddie Newhill. Charles also trained in Pleasantville, adding to his total rounds to date.
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Cincinnati
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Four Players Chosen For North South Game
The North South football game at Charleston on August 15 announced four more selections. South coach Herb Royer named Dale Boyd of Huntington Vinson's Class B champions and Bill Bingham of Gary as end. Roland Bohrer of Martinsville and Robert Lee Huff of Farmington were chosen for the Yankee eleven. Earlier picks included backs Johnny Hefner of Parkersburg and Fred Wyant of Weston for the North.
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Yankee
Roland Bohrer
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Robert Lee Huff
Farmington
Johnny Hefner
Parkersburg
Fred Wyant
Weston
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Baseball Tournament Postponed by Rain at Local High School
Intercity League opening game between Beckley and Sophia, scheduled for today at Woodrow Wilson High School, has been postponed due to rain and wet grounds. A Beckley vs Hinton game slated for tonight is also postponed until further notice.
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WVU Eyes Playoff Bid in Doubleheader at Virginia Military
West Virginia University faces a pivotal doubleheader with Virginia Military in a race for the Southern Conference playoffs. At 5-3, WVU sits third in the Northern Division as Richmond and George Washington hold playoff spots. GW may hesitate to play if exam week affects their participation, threatening WVU’s chances.
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Seve Harrick
Tick Merean
Pat Creegan
Carl Norman
Rescheduled Wednesday Tournament Opens Amid Rain Delays
Tournament director James L. Miorubeck announced the Tseckicy-Sophia Section 20 opener moved to Wednesday with the rest of the tournament shifted to Thursday and Friday. Winners advance to face Stoco and then the Clear Fork Marsh Fork victor, as noted by Athletic Director J. R. Van Meter of Woodrow Wilson. Intercity Softball League aims to play at Pinecrest tonight with Canal City against SportsCenter in the 6:30 opener and Appalachian facing Pinecrest B in the nightcap.
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J. R. van Meter
Woodrow Wilson
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SportsCenter
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Rawls Leads Seattle WeatherVane Open Golf Field
Betsy Rawls from Austin won the Seattle leg of the WeatherVane Open with a 139 total after rounds of 69 and 70 at Broadmoor. Second place went to Aber and Marlene Baurr of Sarasota, Florida, finishing nine strokes behind.
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Broadmoor
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Brownmoor
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Sarasota
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Mangrum Wins Pan Am Tourney Victory in Pan American Golf
Veteran Mangrum captured the Pan American Golf Tournament title earning a purse of 26000 dollars. He trailed early in the final round before finishing strong alongside rival Tommy Bolt of Durham North Carolina in a dramatic finish.
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Menico City
Tommmy Bolt
Dorham N.C
Ferrell and Mullins Win Citywide Handicap Bowling Tourney
Glenn Ferrell and Geraldine Mullins won the citywide Handicap Bowling Tournament held last week at the local alleys. Ferrell led the division for bowlers averaging 600 plus with a 695 total, capturing the top prize.
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Sam Snead Wins Greenbrier Open With 66 On Damp Course
Sam Snead, at his home course Old White, shot four under par 66 in heavy rain to win $1,800 at the Greenbrier Open. He totaled 264 for 72 holes, six strokes ahead of runner-up Porky Oliver. Dave Douglas finished third at 271, with Ferrier and Clark tied for fourth at 272. The event featured pro am results and notable entrants, including Vic Ghrezi.
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Porky) Oliver
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Alfred Wallace
Detroit
Harold Keahey
Tulsa
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Connolly Suffers First Tennis Loss in California Final
Seventeen year old Maureen Connolly of San Diego loses her first match since last September, defeated by Louise Brough of Santa Monica in the Southern California championships final. Brough, back from a summer injury, wins 5-7 6-2 6-3 as Kreese and Mangrum share first money after Bals’s collapse and second place finish.
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Louise Brough
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Colts Open County League Season With 6-3 Win Over Prathers
Rain shortened Raleigh County Baseball League opener left Colts from Coal City with a 6 3 win over Beckley Prather Bros. as a four inning rally produced six runs in the bottom of the fourth and Lacek pitched well before rain halted play. Harry Ballard sparked the rally with a single and the Colts sealed the victory in a shortened game by scoring in the fourth before the rain stopped official scoring.
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Fred Wills
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Frank Fragile
Charlie Bill Simmons
Buddy Cooney
Duncan-Catron Triumphs In Merchants League Playoff Series
The Duncan-Catron team won two of three against C and R Music to clinch the second half Merchants League title at Elite Alleys on Friday night. Scores note individual frame totals for Duncan-Catron and C and R Music, with late game totals and player names such as Jones Epling Perkns Lyne Blind and Poling McClung Conner Hurst as part of the match reporting. Hank Bauer homered in Shibe Park in 1951 and again in 1952, while world records for trotters and pacers dated 1938 are cited along with rookie Bill Reed’s first NL at bat double.
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Newcombe in Army Hospital for Checkup
Don Newcombe former Brooklyn pitcher is in the Camp Pickett Virginia Army hospital for a physical checkup. The righthander who won 20 games last season was inducted February 26 and had a brief Navy stint in World War II. He was assigned to the Medical Replacement Training Center at Pickett about a month ago and reportedly has a kidney ailment.
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Brooklyn
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