Beckley Archery Club Prepares for West Virginia Tourney
Beckley city policemen John Earl Miller and Walter Gilmore head the Beckley Archery Club as they host the 15th annual Tournament of the West Virginia Bow Hunters Association at the local range behind the Beckley Manufacturing Building Skelton. Secretary treasurer Harry L Headley says at least 200 archers from WV and neighboring states will compete across 29 divisions for 13 trophies plus medals and ribbons. The event features a 7:30 p m start for registration with shooting from 9 a m and ends Sunday after a 28 target animal round and a 28 target hunter's round. A Wiener roast is planned for Saturday night at 7:30 p m.
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Old Fashioned Start Restored at Indianapolis 500
Officials plan a return to the traditional dead engine lineup for the Indianapolis 500 race as 33 drivers will take positions behind a moving pace car after two costly prologues. New two way radio between the pace car and observers will track each car’s location.
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Qualifying Results Show Speedy Indy 500 Lineup
Johnny Thomson leads 500 Mile Qualifiers with the Eddie Sachs and Jim Rathmann groups posting near top speeds. Second, third, and lower rows list drivers from Dick Rathmann to Jim MacWhitney with speeds from 144 to 145 mph and multiple car names like Hopkins, Bryant, and Demler. The Jopa Stable is named for John and Paul Hampshire of Towson, Md.
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Peaceful resolution ends promoter clash ahead of Patterson Johansson title clash
New York AP reports peace returns to the Floyd Patterson Ingemar Johansson heavyweight title promotion. Promoter Rosensohn and manager Cus D Amato trade barbs but agree Patterson will defend his crown against Johansson at Yankee Stadium on June 25. Johansson voices calm as D Amato pledges focus on training.
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Rutgers Signs Fayetteville Athlete John Hurt Alumni Scholar
John Hurt, standout at Fayetteville High School, accepts Rutgers Alumni Scholarship. Funds cover tuition and room, four-year tenure with satisfactory standing. Hurt led in football, basketball, track. served on student council, class president, Boys State representative. honors include two years in honor society and Legion essay and oratorical wins. plans Rutgers College of Engineering.
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Two Beckley BRL Games Featured Night Action
Beckley Babe Ruth League slate includes two games with Silver facing King Photo and Black Knight clashing with others. Thursday produced two wins as Modern defeated Keatley’s 13-2 and Harry’s stopped Rays Buick 9-4 despite a late effort, with Ray Chamorro driving a double and RBI two-run night.
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Youth Baseball League Notes Beckley and nearby leagues
Beckley Little League Nos 1 2 3 schedule games at 545 including Cubs Orioles Tigers Red Sox Minor Ath lete vs Minor Orioles Beckley Babe Ruth Eric's vs Silver Brand at 6 Black Knight vs King Photo Hinton Little League Cardinals Reds Mullens Little League Nos 1 2 feature Chevrolet Methodist Legion Lions Moose Rotary and Route 41 Little League All candidates practice at 5 at Stanaford Park New boys registration Slab Fork Babe Ruth Republic Steel vs Home Hall at 545 Warren Williams League Home Insurance at 4 Woodrow Wilson Post 70 at 4 Woodrow Wilson.
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Top Athletes Named At WWHS Assembly
Outstanding student athletes in four fields were named today during an awards assembly in the Woodrow Wilson High School auditorium. They are Ned Ragland Jr. basketball Frank Shrewsbury football Walter Weikle track and Ned Donalson wrestling.
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High School Tennis Favorites Draw Byes
In Huntington AP reports Fred Kellmeyer of Charleston and John Santrock of Nitro, two favorites, drew byes in the first round of boys singles at the State High School Tennis Tournament. Both will play doubles, Kellmeyer with Jim Patton against Dick Rummell and Tom Melton, while Santrock with Tom Melton faces Bill Schein and Bill Jefferson. Eleven teams entered, with Charleston High defending champion and Huntington as strongest challenger in a two day event.
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East Bank Crowned State Baseball Champion in Tight Finale
East Bank and coach Joe Butta faced Weirton in a classic state final, after beating Philippi 3-1. Weirton, led by pitcher Mike Tomasevich, dominated Princeton 6-0 earlier, while Johnny Brace of East Bank fired a two hitter to advance. The Pioneers finish with a 23-1 record as Weirton and Princeton struggle.
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Senators Visit Fort Worth For 1st Time
Charleston Senators make their first American Assn visit to Fort Worth for a four game series vs the Cats over the holiday weekend. Jim Stump starts opener for Charleston against Dick Ellsworth as Dallas downs Charleston 3-2 in Texas league action.
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Baseball scores and standings from coast and leagues
The Associated Press tidings list Pacific Coast League results Sacramento 7 Dan Diego 0 Spokane 13 Portland 4 Seattle 3 Vancouver 0 Salt Lake City 10 Phoenix 8. International League Columbus 3 Montreal 2 Toronto 6 Richmond 5. American Association Denver 10 Minneapolis 6 Indianapolis 6 Fort Worth 1 Dallas 3 Charleston 2 Louisville 18 Houston 5 St Paul at Omaha postponed.
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Polk Leads Tams To 15-1 Win Over Cards
Polk led the Tams Odd Fellows to a 15 to 13? win over the Phillips Cardinals in Phillips Little League play. Polk went 4 for 4 with three doubles and a single, driving in six runs. Hudson pitched for the Tams, facing 22 batters and striking out 10 as the Tams built a lopsided victory.
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Good Fishing Predicted For Memorial Day in WV
West Virginia streams, if weather holds, show fair to excellent conditions for Memorial Day weekend. Eastern Panhandle streams mostly normal and clear except Pendleton County. East Central waters range clear to muddy, South Central streams fairly good, Bluestone Reservoir clear, Ohio River District reports varied as most streams run milky to muddy.
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Giants Turn In Triple Play To Open Mullens BBL Season
The Giants opened the Mullens Babe Ruth League season with an 11 run shutout of the Cardinals. Shortstop Halsey started a triple play by catching a liner and throwing to Houck then Klaiber for the three outs. The Giants had six hits and benefited from 11 Cardinal walks with seven runs in the fifth inning.
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