Orioles Fall Short Hitting Hinders Promised Pitching
Baltimore’s pitching has underperformed this season as hitters lag, with Steve Barber taking his fourth win in an 8-7 victory over Minnesota. Key Orioles hitters Brandt Gentile and Robinson sit among AL leaders, while Gentile drives in three runs in a fifth inning rally. The win keeps Baltimore in third place, two games behind the Yankees as Detroit’s Tigers face New York.
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Regional Track Meet Anticipated At Woodrow Wilson Oval
A host of top thin clad men will likely pose problems for records as Beckley Woodrow Wilson hosts the regional track meet at 10 a.m. Sixteen schools from six counties vie for state berths on May 21 in Charleston with standout athletes such as Roger Blackwell Oak Hill Bill Long Logan and others aiming to surpass long standing marks in the 100 yard dash high jump and mile relay.
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David Barr
Roger Morris
Dennis Hill
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Disabled Miners Association Meets in Meadow Bridge and Quinwood
The Disabled Miners Association of West Virginia plans two meetings in Meadow Bridge and Rainelle area on Saturday May 13. The first gathering starts at 10 a.m. at the Local Union Hall in Meadow Bridge and the second at 2 p.m. at the Local Union Hall in Quinwood.
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Weekend Fishing Appears Gloomy in West Virginia
West Virginia fishing prospects look poor due to heavy rain. The Conservation Commission reports streams high and muddy in most areas, with some spots like St Marys Elkins and Hinton showing clearer water. Major rivers Greenbrier and Williams are in poor shape for angling, with conditions possibly worsening if rain returns.
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Hess Golf Facts at Twin Oaks Club
Eddie Hess notes a surprise mystery golf contest planned for Sunday May 21 at Twin Oaks Country Club with two winners receiving free memberships. Local and nearby residents play often. several players report 9 or 18 hole scores in the 40s, a few with long-time ties to Mullens and Sophia. A missing iron head from John Evans prompts a clubhouse return request as course improvements continue including imminent games for children and adults and a planned change to Hole No 3 hindered by rain.
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Betsy Rawls Opens Women’s Open With Four-Stroke Lead
Betsy Rawls of Spartanburg leads the Columbus Women's Open after a 71 at Columbus Country Club. She shot 12 one putts and used 25 putts, finishing one under par in drizzle amid light scoring. Wright Hagge Faulk trailed at 75 and five others at 76.
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Congress Urged To Equalize Antitrust Restriction On Pro Ball
Senators Keating and Hart introduced a bill to end baseballs antitrust exemption and extend similar limits to football basketball and hockey. The measure would legalize the reserve clause and footballs draft while preserving player employment and transfer practices.
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Four Pro Hoop Teams Offer To Sign Braun
GARDEN CITY N Y UP I At least four professional basketball teams have made offers to Carl Braun after he was fired as coach of the New York Knickerbockers Braun traveled to Boston to talk with Walter Brown owner of the Celtics about joining the world champions as a player next season but will consult his family before deciding He has also been approached by the Pittsburgh club of the new American Basketball League a West Coast team and another NBA club Braun 33 starred for 11 years with the Knicks before taking over as coach midway in 1959 60 season The Knicks missed the playoffs last season for the fourth time in five years leading to Braun being replaced by Eddie Donovan of St Bonaventure University
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Baseball Leaders and Team Scores Reported
National League leaders list Dodgers 9 over Cubs 7 with Banks Mays Coleman high on homers while Giants and Reds add their names among six hitters. American League shows Mantle Gentile Kluszewski and others tied at seven homers with 9 runs for Mantle and Gentile and 7 for several others in a mixed summary.
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Baseball scores from multiple leagues in one update
United Press International reports scores across several leagues. International League shows Buffalo 2 Toronto 0 and Rochester 6 Syracuse 4 with San Juan at Richmond listed as scheduled. Pacific Coast League results include Vancouver 7 San Diego 2 and San Diego 5 Vancouver 1, plus Salt Lake City 8 Spokane 6 and Seattle 4, Hawaii 2 Tacoma 11 and Portland 0. American Association lists Houston 5 Louisville 3 in the first game and Louisville 7 Houston 4 in the second, Indianapolis 10 Dallas-Ft Worth 3 and Denver 20 Omaha 8. Southern Association notes Birmingham 5 Mobile 2 and Shreveport 3 Little Rock 2 while Atlanta at Macon and Nashville at Chattanooga were postponed. Eastern League results show Springfield 5 Williamsport 4 and Reading 2 Johnstown 1 with Binghamton at Lancaster postponed.
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Litman Plans June Training for Pittsburgh Rens
Lenny Litman, owner of the Pittsburgh Rens, said the team will begin 10 days of training at Waynesburg College on June 12. He aims to decide this weekend on whether Carl Braun, fired as New York Knickerbockers coach, will sign with the Rens. Braun is a strong shooter who could help stabilize younger players.
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West Virginia eases sport stamps after July first
State Conservation Director M Lane reminded sportsmen that no national forest trout or big game stamps will be needed after July 1. The current $1 stamps will be replaced by $3 for a single sport or $5 for a combination license for residents and non residents who hunt in national forests or fish for trout or big game.
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Feed Store Keeps Lead In Merchant's League
Southern States led the Merchant's League at Elite Thursday night with one win and a tie against Harper Road Gulf. Alfred Simms posted a 227 for high game among the losers as Midway Amoco, Bank of Raleigh and William Penn teams battled for position with two weeks left in the second half. Standings show Southern State 15, Seven Up 14 10, Midway Amoco 13, Harper Road Gulf 12, Bank of Raleigh 11, Sophia Merchant 11, William Penn 10, Bill Jones Ford 10. Also noted is Skylane Alleys planning summer leagues with a 12-team format. David Poore organized the effort and George Glover was elected secretary.
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