Smokies Edge Glassmen In Intercity Softball Showdown
Smokies defeat Raleigh Glassmen 4 to 2 and Eddie's Market of Oak Hill rallies to beat Flats 6 to 2 in Intercity Softball Tuesday night. Fitzpatrick vs Lily duel. Smokies win with Fitzpatrick’s 12 strikeouts and nine walks by Lily. Legg Bays and Hinte spark Eddie's offense. Kyle suffers first loss for Flats.
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Walter Rappold to Receive Greenbrier Hall of Fame Citation
Cadet Private Walter Rappold will be honored during Greenbrier Military School Commencement Week for athletics scholarship and best all around character. He played football basketball and baseball, plans to attend Duke University on a football scholarship, and is only the second Beckley native named to the GMS Hall of Fame.
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All-Conference Baseball Team Includes Two Repeaters
Sophomore catcher Chuck Boone of Richmond leads the All Conference Baseball Team chosen by the Southern Conference Sports Writers Assn. The squad includes four second-year players from Richmond’s co champion squad and features two freshmen, three seniors, and one junior.
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Pressure Strike Keeps Carter In Masters Rolloff
In Syracuse Don Carter of St Louis escaped eviction from the American Bowling Congress Masters with a dramatic pressure strike in the final frame. His foe and teammate Pat Patterson posted high scores but dropped out after the decisive roll off. Only six bowlers remained with Tom Hennessey and Lou Frantz undefeated finalists.
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Helen downs Keystone Times to seize lead in league
Helen defeated Keystone Times 8 to 2 to take first place in the Slab Fork Babe Ruth League Tuesday night. Jim Wallace pitched seven strikeouts and Helen built their win with timely hits scoring in four innings and two in the fourth. Wallace and Bowers, Zinzki and Travis played for Helen with Keystone’s runs.
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Adams Falls Short Of Pinch Hit Streak Record
MILWAUKEE RP Bobby Adams of the Cubs missed a major league record by failing to extend his pinch hit streak to seven after a strikeout. His six straight pinch hits ended in a 4-3 loss to the Braves. Peanuts Lowrey set the seven hit record with the Cardinals in 1932.
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Giardello Named Fighter of the Month for May
Philadelphia middleweight contender Joey Giardello is named Fighter of the Month for May by Ring magazine after a win over Rory Calhoun. The ranking moves place him No. 2 contender for Ray Robinson’s title, with Carmen Basilio as top challenger and Welterweight title action set for June 6 in St. Louis. Sonny Liston debuts in the heavyweight top 10. Kenny Cane rises in the lightweight list behind Duilio Loi.
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Blair's no hitter helps Montcoal past Sylvester 4 to 0
Bob Blair tossed a no hitter for Montcoal in a 4 0 win over Sylvester as Marfork and Dorothy beat Whitesville and Naoma in Big Coal River League action. Clay hit the lone homer for Montcoal while Sadler and Eskines scattered hits in other results.
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Fairmont State Picked for National NAIA Baseball Tourney
The 19 teams for the NAIA Baseball Tournament were chosen with one late change as Culver-Stockton and Central State failed to set a playoff date. Creighton University joined the field, and Fairmont State of Fairmont West Virginia along with Sul Ross State of Alpine are in the lineup for the June 4 to 7 event.
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Ferrarese Sprains Ankle Sends Indians to IL
Cleveland pitcher Don Ferrarese, recently sidelined by a sore shoulder, rejoined the Indians on the injured list with a sprained right ankle.
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Modern Edges Triumph In Overtime Thriller Over Harrys
Modern Edges Harrys fought to a 9 to 8 overtime win after Billy Bourne stole home with two out in the bottom of the ninth. Bourne led the offense with a triple and a single driving in two runs and scoring three times while Billy Smith earned the win in relief. Bill Monroe pitched the distance for Harrys in defeat.
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Yankees Clinch Lead With 7-0 over Red Sox
The Yankees shut out the Red Sox 7-0 to seize sole possession of first in the league as Coleman and teammates contributed key hits. Don Anderson struggled for the Red Sox as New York benefited from early scoring before the game was halted by a 9:30 p.m. curfew.
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Mullens Indians edge Red Sox in 2-1 thriller
Mullens Babe Ruth League opener features a tight 2-1 Indians win over the Red Sox. Morgan drives in three on a double and single, Eddie Michael goes distance for the Tigers, while errors and walks shape the late scoring. Giants outslug Cardinals 17-7 in the nightcap.
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Sistersville Wins HS Links Crown
Sistersville schools won the West Virginia scholastic golf title at Parkersburg Country Club after a tie with Parkersburg Virginia. The 6-hole playoff produced a 154 by Sistersville while Parkersburg totaled 168. Wick Karl, Frank Weekly, Gene Ankram, and Jack Gandour led the scorecard. Huntington and Morgantown also posted strong showings in a field with heavy local representation.
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Unbeaten Scanton Meets Rogers in Chicago TV Fight
Irish lightweight Bobby Scanton 22, from San Francisco City College, defends an undefeated 28 bout mark against Chicago’s Bobby Rogers in a 10 round national TV fight at Chicago Stadium. Scanton has 10 knockouts in 27 wins. Rogers is 15-4-3 with 7 knockouts. The bout airs at 9 p.m. est on ABC under the five point must system.
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