Williams Hurls No-Hitter, ASP RTS nine
The Washington Senators signed Joe DiMaggio as a weekend feature, but the player is his 18 year old second cousin with similar build and skills. Scout Ed Holly and manager Ossie Bluege voice cautious optimism about his potential while he’s farmed to Concord, North Carolina. Scotty Hamilton named head basketball coach at Washington and Lee University, replacing Don Davis. Tom Power named athletic director of Bluefield Beaver High School, replacing Lambert Arrington. West Virginia University wrapped spring football with a 20 20 tie after a late rally. No matches were held in the Black Knight Country Club Spring Tournament as players tried out at Old White course.
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Fayette County League baseball doubleheader sees Oak Hill, McCreery triumphs
Oak Hill defeated Beards Fork 9-3 with Stover pitching and Porterfield closing. In game two Oak Hill won 10-4 behind Porterfield and Aliff. McCreery beat Clifftop behind Joe Anderson as Stull outpitched Fleton 3-2 in a nightcap. Stull allowed three hits while four were allowed by Clarke. Columbia University crew note included.
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Slab Fork Loop To Meet Tonight
Mullens The Slab Fork Softball League holds a 7 30 p m meeting at Mullens High School for managers to register players and submit team entries and fees. Season opens Tuesday with Wyom ing County American Legion Post vs Wyco at 7 p m and Mullens Moose vs Otsego at 8 15 p m at Mullens Athletic Field.
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Mobile Bears Switch to Shorts and Nylon Jerseys
In Mobile Alabama the Mobile Bears announce a uniform change effective tomorrow, replacing traditional full length wool outfits with new style shorts and lightweight nylon shirts for Southern Association play. The move aims to modernize appearance and comfort for players and fans.
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Amigo, Coal City, Stotesbury Mark Initial Triumphs
Winding Gulf wins third straight by 3-2 over Slab Fork as Sam White tosses a no hitter through 8.2, while Bobby Williams debuts with 9-0 no hitter in Stotesbury win. Coal City, Amigo also win. Eccles Admirals lose to Raleigh Clippers. rough day for Slab Fork in Raleigh County league action.
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West Virginia State wins CIAA tennis title in Institute
Ernest Holland of West Virginia State defeated Gene Lee of Morgan State 6-1 7-5 to claim the CIAA singles championship at Institute. Morgan State duo Lee and Freeman took the doubles title by beating Virginia Union’s Charity and Scott 7-5 6-8 6-2, while Morgan State captured the team crown.
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IBC to Name Rocky Graziano as LaMotta Challenger
The International Boxing Club was to announce Rocky Graziano as the foe for champion Jake LaMotta in the June 14 middleweight title bout at Yankee Stadium. A dispute with the Boxing Managers Guild over television receipts remains, with the guild seeking a 50 50 split and the IBC paying a flat sum to top fighters. Abe Greene wired LaMotta urging a decision by today on whether he will fight.
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Scotty Hamilton Named Head Coach at Washington and Lee
Scotty Hamilton, former WVU star and Welch coach, was named head cage mentor at Washington and Lee University. At 28, he becomes the youngest varsity basketball coach in the Southern Conference and may also direct W and L freshman football and baseball. Hamilton, a Grafton, West Virginia native, is married with three children and has a storied postwar coaching and playing career.
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Pitchers Win Own Coal River Games
Pitchers felt at home at the plate as McNeeley homered in the seventh to carry Prenier over Marfork 2-1. Rutledge drove in two runs as Edwight beat Seth 4-3, while Wightmen rallied from a 3-1 deficit with a three-run burst. Rutledge allowed four hits, matching Joe Jarrell’s total. McNeeley also held Marfork to two singles for the win, with Edwight and Seth each committing costly errors early.
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Yanks Trade Mize to Kansas City in Major Move
The New York Yankees sent Johnny Mize to Kansas City along with Duane Pillette and Al Billy Martin on a 24 hour recall basis. Mize, 37, struggled with a sore shoulder and limited play this season after a long 14 year career noted for NL batting titles and power, including a 51 homer season in 1947. Clarence Marshall and Johnny Lindell were also listed as missing by deadline.
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Reds to Play in Capital Tonight in Charleston
The Cincinnati Reds travel to Charleston for their second and final 1950 game, facing the Charleston Senators farm club of the Central League. Game time is 7:45 p.m. EST, with rain threatening after earlier showers. the Reds last played Charleston on April 11, losing an exhibition to the Boston Braves 10-6.
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Rain Delays Scholastic Baseball and City Softball Opens
Weather forced postponements across Section 20 baseball and City Softball League openers. Beckley meets Mark Twain next day at 1 p.m., Sophia faces Clear Fork, with winners progressing to Marsh Fork and Stoco on Wednesday and a Thursday title game. Softball leaders push for July 13 rescheduled openers, while other sections delay until play is feasible.
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Richwood Nine Tops Layland in King Coal League Clash
Richwood defeated Layland 6 to 3 as Layland led 2-0 until the seventh when Richwood surged. Key players included Emerson, James, Harman, Hammond, Ramage with home runs by James and multiple RBIs. Winning pitcher was James with strong relief from Fitzpatrick.
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Churchill's Horse Wins at Kemptons Victor Wild Stakes
Winston Churchill owns Colonist II, a French bred horse, which won the mile and a half Victor Wild Stakes at Kempton Park in England on Saturday.
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