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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1954

Page

6

Charles Seeks Third Shot At Marciano In Yankee Stadium

Ezzard Charles, 33, trials a second bid to reclaim the heavyweight title against Rocky Marciano at Yankee Stadium tonight with 46,000 fans expected. Odds favor Marciano to win by knockout within eight rounds and CBS radio will broadcast nationwide. If rain delays, the bout moves to Thursday. coast to coast closed circuit may add about $200,000 to the gate.

New York Ezzard Charles Rocky Marciano Yankee Stadium Cincinnati Brockton Charles Marciano Jim Norris CBS

Minor League Playoff Games Across Circuits

In the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION semicfinals Indianapolis defeated Minneapolis 4 to 2 in game one, Louisville beat Columbus 5 to 0. The INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE playoff for fourth place saw Syracuse win 13 to 4 over Havana. Rochester opened semifinals with a 2 to 0 victory against Montreal. In the Piedmont League final playoff Portsmouth holds a 1-0 lead over Newport News after a 2 to 0 win.

American Association Indianapolis Minneapolis Louisville Columbus Syracuse Havana Rochester Montreal Portsmouth Newport News

Yesterday's Stars by the Associated Press

Johnny Podres of the Brooklyn Dodgers limited the Cincinnati Redlegs to three hits as Brooklyn shut out Cincinnati 4-0. Bob Cerv of the New York Yankees hit two home runs and drove in five runs in a 11-0 rout of the Detroit Tigers.

Associated Press Johnny Podres Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Dodgers Redlegs Bob Cerv New York Yankees Yankees Detroit Cleveland Indians Washington Cleveland Indians Yanks Baltimore Boston Philadelphia Chicago Giants Braves Don Mueller Dusty Rhodes Willie Mays Gene Conley Chet Nichols Conley Bobby Hofman Henry Thompson Mueller Rhodes Johnny Logan Sal Maglie Hoyt Wilhelm Podres Brooks Carl Furillo Red Schoendienst Rip Repulski Phils Bob Rush Pirates Ralph Kiner Cubs Bob Friend Senators Mike Garcia Tigers Tom Morgan Ed Robinson Robinson Cerv Marty Marion White Sox Arnold Portocarrerro Virgil Trucks Joe Coleman Orioles Red Sox

New Charles Emerges After First Marciano Fight

In Yankee Stadium the rocky Marciano Ez Zard Charles bout left observers stunned by Ez Zards resilience. The next Texas rematch is debated as a potential knockout, with Charles claiming he won the first fight and many predicting a late stoppage by Marciano.

WVU Names Freshman Coaches Konstan tinos and Federovitch

Morgantown reports Kiki Konstantinatos, co captain of the 1951 West Virginia University football team, and mountain climber turned tackle Frank Federovitch, last spring, named as freshmen coaches for WVU this fall.

Morgantown Kiki Konstantinos West Virginia University Frank Federovitch WVU

Mountaineers Practice at Jackson's Mill Camp

West Virginia University Mountaineers football program conducts annual training at Jackson's Mill 4-H Camp in Morgantown, a long standing tradition spanning more than thirty years with routine camps and preparations.

Mountaineers Morgantown West Virginia University Jackson's Mill

Orioles Finally Get Richards As General Boss

CHICAGO The Baltimore Orioles lure Lane Richards from the Chicago White Sox as general manager and field manager. Sox manager Paul Richards resigns to join Baltimore. Marty Marion takes over Sox duties with a one year contract for 1955. Richards will direct Baltimore in the field, replacing Jimmy Dykes.

Orioles Richards Chicago Baltimore Orioles Chicago White Sox Lane Richards Sox Paul Richards Marty Marion St. Louis Cardinals Browns Frank Lane Lane-Richards St. Louis Browns Baltimore Lane Comiskey Comiskeys Waxahachie Texas Oriole Clarence W. Miles Jmmy Dykes Marion

Baseball leaders of the era highlight top batters and pitchers

The summary lists top NL and AL performers by batting average, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, and pitching figures. Notable names include Mantle, Berra, Fox, Kluszewski, Snider, Mays, and Antonelli.

Avila Cleveland Mantle New York Berra Fox Chicago Vernon Washington Minoso Doby Jensen Boston Consuegra Turley Baltimore Kluszewski Cincinnati Bruton Milwaukee

Giants Slide Brings Brooklyn NY Series Into Focus

In a tight National League pennant scramble the Giants beat the Braves 2-1 as Brooklyn and New York brace for a decisive three game set next week at Ebbets Field. The Braves sit five and a half back with 12 to play and Milwaukee out of the race.

Milwaukee Giants Braves Brooks Ebbets Field Phillies Brooklyn Cincinnati Redlegs Johnny Podres St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Cubs Pirates

Major League Box Scores Summary

Milwaukee and New York tilt with hits and runs across six innings. Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 4 to 0 as Podres wins. Chicago defeated Pittsburgh 6 to 2 in first game. Second game saw Pittsburgh win 4 to 0. St Louis beat Philadelphia 5 to 2 with Moon and Schoendienst delivering.

Snider Brooklyn Kluszewski Cincinnati Mueller New York Hamner Philadelphia Moon Oclark Musial Oburg’s Sarno Mroz Larence Jablonski St. Louis R—Moon Schofield Schoe Milwaukee

Washington Cleveland Abhor Abhor Yost 35 3 1 0 11

Baseball box score style report detailing Washington and Cleveland lineup stats and pitcher contributions with run totals, hits, errors, and key RBI actions. Highlights include Yost and Stobbs pitching, Garcia earning win for Washington, and Stobbs taking loss as Cleveland advances 4-2.

Washington Cleveland Yost Smith Runnels Oavila Vernon Owestl’ke Busby Owertz Sievers Oglynn J.lemonrs Omajeski FitzG'ld O Pope Snyder St’ckl D.ss Stobbs Ohegan Pascual Garcia N‘houser Narleski Avila Westlake Majeski RBI Pope Strickland Newhouser Ll Ho—Stobbs Newhouser Rer—Stobbs W—Garcia L—Stobbs

Frosh Team Rated Best At University Under Art Lewis

The 29 freshmen at the university are rated by coaches as the best freshman team under head coach Art Lewis. The rating highlights the depth and potential of the new players contributing to the program's early success.

FROSH Morgantown West Virginia University Art Lewis

Flag Races of A Glance

Standings show New York Brooklyn Milwaukee in pursuit with remaining games. New York needs eight wins to top Brooklyn and seven to overtake Milwaukee while Cleveland eyes clinching with two wins.

Standings and schedules from the American League

The list shows Cleveland atop the standings with 105 wins and 40 losses followed by New York 96 48 and Chicago 91 55. Tonight’s schedule includes New York at Detroit and Boston at Baltimore with starters Grim and Zaverink matching up, plus Parnell or Kiely for Boston. Also notes yesterday results and upcoming Cincinnati at Brooklyn and Milwaukee at New York doubleheaders.

Associated Press Cleveland New York Chicago Detroit Boston Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Grim Zaverink Parnell Kiely Larsen Brooklyn Milwaukee Cincinnati St. Louis Pittsburgh Podbielan Newcombe Spahn Gomez

San Antonio Quarterback Club fuels football chats

In San Antonio a weekly football luncheon club of over 400 members gathers to discuss games and hear from conference coaches. Harold Scherwitz, longtime San Antonio Light sport editor, leads the Seventh Year Quarterback Club where coaches share thoughts and fans enjoy football’s lighter side.

San Antonio Tex San Antonio Quarterback Club University of Texas Harold Scherwitz San Antonio Light Scherwitz

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