James Wood Colonels Open 1959 Season With Elkton Test
The James Wood Colonels start their comeback bid after a 1958 slump with an Sept 11 road game against Elkton. Veterans and lettermen return, led by backfield prospects Duvall Reed and Shockley, while Archie Manuel directs a seasoned staff. Home games are all night affairs with Luray and Strasburg upcoming in September.
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James Wood
Colonels
Elkton
Elmer Lam and Company
Luray
Bulldogs
John Hepler
Strasburg
Archie Manuel
Sterling Shickley
Manuel
Harold Adams
Joe Bayliss
Colin Breeden
Tommy Campbell
Lester Foster
Joe Hepler
Kenneth Marshall
Carlin Rodgers
Emery Rodgers
Sonny Settle
Gary Tisinger
Gary Wallace
Jack Whitacre
James Whipp
Charles Adams
Robert Hodgson
Lloyd Renner
Dennis Lee
Bradley Pugh
Billy Rose
Lonnie Arnold
Jim Casey
Paul Hillyard
Hugh Rexroad
University of Virginia
Casey
William & Mary
Hillyard
Shepherd
Rexroad
West Virginia
Continental League Aims for Major Status in U S Baseball
Baseball officials and William A. Shea prepare for talks on a proposed third major league. Key questions cover recruiting 200 players, impact on minor leagues, viable stadiums, keeping interest without a World Series, and pension comparisons. Shea cites five strong markets and multiple potential applications across North America.
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Joe Reichler
New York
William A. Shea
Continental League
International League
American Association
Pacific Coast League
Ford Frick
Shea
Houston
Minneapolis- St. Paul
Denver
Toronto
San Diego
Portland
Seattle
Buffalo
Miami
Montreal
Dallas-Ft. Worth
San, Juan
Puerto Rico
Red Schoendienst Hopes for Braves Sept. Stretch
Red Schoendienst, 36, recovering from tuberculosis, returns to Milwaukee Braves pace and weighs next season. He cannot run freely yet and admits game-time fitness differs from batting practice. The veteran second baseman remains hopeful to contribute in September as Milwaukee chases a pennant.
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Milwaukee
Red Schoendienst
Milwaukee Braves
Schoendienst
Schoendi
Braves
Slow Pitch Playoffs This Sunday Qualifiers Set
Tournament director Sonny Higgs announces a Thursday deadline for entries to the one day slow pitch tourney next Sunday at Senseny Park. No restrictions on team rosters as any all star unit may play. Entry fee is 15 dollars, winner earns a date in Richmond next week. Four teams currently expected to compete for a Richmond representation.
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Sonny Higgs
Higgs
Senseny Park
Richmond
Pender and Arias Highlight Boxing Cards and College Grid Outlook
AP report notes Pender, Farmos, Arias and Espinosa scoring decisions in boxing matches. The piece shifts to a football preview, detailing Charles Town schedule, War ren County trip, and JW Clarke County game plans. It also cites the Colonels plans to expand football with a weekly 15 minute sponsor program and predicts improved prospects after a 1 8 season in 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Touchdown Club
Colonels
Elkton
Five Trophies Awarded At Little League Picnic
Two hundred thirty five minor and major leaguers attended a Saturday picnic at Jim Barnett's Senseng Park. 800 hot dogs and multiple drinks were served as five Marvin Gore MVP trophies were awarded to Herman Willis Jim Shanholtz and Richard Ward in a dead heat for National honors. Ed Burch presented the World Series trophy to Rotary players and Wendell Dick handed the Minor League Championship trophy to the Shoecenter lads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Royston
Jim Barnett
Senseng Park
TAC
Marvin Gore
Herman Willis
Rotary Club
Jim Shanholtz
O'Sullivan
Richard Ward
Cities Service
National League
Mr. Gore
Ed Burch
Rotary Players
Recreation
Wendell Dick
Shoecenter Lads
Joe
Rams Seen as Strong Threat for NEL Title This Year
Los Angeles Rams, led by Bill Wade at quarterback and a mix of seasoned stars and nine rookies, loom as a major title threat in the NFL this season. Key players include Arnett Matson Wilson Shofner Phillips Marconi Lundy Thomas, while Gillman relies on veterans Brito Michaels Richter Baker Par dee Burroughs Sherman Morris Jones.
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Bob Myers
Associated Press
Redlands
Calif
Los Angeles Rams
Bill Wade
Jon Arnett
Ollie Matson
Tom Wilson
del Shofner
Jim Phillips
Joe Marconi
Lamar Lundy
Clendon Thomas
Sid Gillman
Gene Brito
Lou Michaels
Les Richter
John Baker
George Strugar
Jack Pardee
Don
Blade) Burroughs Will Sherman
Jack Morris
Jimmy Jones
Michigan State
Sam Williams
John Guzik
Pittsburgh
Ed Meador
Little Arkansas Tech
Tom Franckhauser
Purdue
Bob Reifsnyder
Navy
Buddy Humphreys
Baylor
Rams
Gillman
Wade
Frank Ryan
Humphrey
Ram
Ken Panfil
Paige Cothren
Olmedo and Buchholz Shine in U S National Doubles
In Brookline Massachusetts Alex Olmedo and Earl Buchholz Jr. won their opening round in the 79th U S National Doubles Tourney 7 5 8 6 6 4 over Don Kierbow and lyo Pimental as they build teamwork ahead of the Australia clash. Wimbledon champions Fraser and Emerson beat Roberts Neeley 6 2 6 - 1. Charlie McKinley and Martin Reissen upset Bartzen Holmberg 6 2 8 6 12 10. Last year’s top advertisers exceed 300 million dollars in spending.
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Brookline
Mass
Alex Olmedo
Earl Buchholz Jr
Olmedo
U.S
Australia
St. Louis
Perry Jones
Forest Hills
N.Y
Buchholz
Neale Fraser
Roy Emerson
Alan Roberts
Brooklyn
Ned Neeley
Atlanta
Charlie McKinley
Martin Reissen
Hinsdale Ill
Stainless Pazo Suppositories Offer Pain Relief Soon
Stainless Pazo combines ingredients to stop pain and itching within minutes, shrink swelling and promote healing of raw tissues. It promises immediate comfort while natural healing works, and is sold at druggists as a non surgical relief option.
Moore Bassey Ready for Title Bout Tomorrow
World featherweight title holder Davey Moore and challenger Hogan Kid Bassey prepare for a rematch at the Olympic Auditorium. The 15 round bout is expected to draw about 10,000 fans with ABC televising from 7 p.m. PDT.
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Patrick McNulty
Associated Press
LOS Angeles
Davey Moore
Davey
Willie Ketchum
Hogan
Olympic Auditorium
ABC
Bassey
New Name Sought for Little League in 1959 Season
The Win chester Star discusses renaming Little League to avoid using the parent organization's name. Authors urge choosing a local alternative like Pony or Babe Ruth leagues to prevent future conflicts and possibly inspire Virginia clubs to form new names.
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Winchester Star
Pony
Babe Ruth
Junior Legion
Virginia
Nigerian fighter bows out after 12 round battle
The manager George Biddles says the cuts are healed and the punches remain sharp for the little Nigerian, Moore. Moore holds a 35 5 1 lifetime record while Bassey stands at 55 10 1.
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George Biddles
Moore
Bassey
Johansson May Not Fight Ny Athletic Commission
New York reports indicate the planned Johansson Patterson heavyweight title bout may proceed without a promoter after the New York State Athletic Commission suspended the matchmaker Bill Rosensohn and Rosensohn Enterprises licenses over statements in Sports Illustrated. The bout tentatively targets September with questions about who will promote and whether Johansson’s personal contract with Rosensohn, not related to the company, affects the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED Corrigan
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
Ingemar Johansson
Floyd Patterson
Igor County
Johansson
Patterson
Commission
Rosensohn
Sports Illustrated
Rosensohn Enterprises
New York State Athletic Commission
Bill Rosensohn
Rosensohn Enterprises, Inc
Sub Station Project Sealed Bid Notice Virginia 1959
Sealed bids in duplicate for a Sub Station for the Department of State Police on U S Route 11 in Frederick County near Winchester Virginia are due by 2 00 p m September 9 1959 at Commonwealth Engineers and Architects Richmond. Drawings and specs available at multiple Richmond offices with deposits refundable on return. Bids require 5 percent certified check or 6 percent bid bond. Owner reserves right to reject bids and waive informalities.
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Department of State Police
Frederick County
Winchester
Virginia
Office of Commonwealth Engineers and Architects
West Broad Street
Richmond
Associated
Commonwealth of Virginia
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Tommy Duvall
Teddy Reed
Reed
Shockley
Dickie Boyce
Jim Sprinkle
Sprinkle
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Rambler
N.A.D.A
Redbook
Dave O'Hara
Providence
R. I
Paul Pender
Outton
Cardell Farmos
Boston
Willie Troy
Caracas
Ramon Arias
Venezuela
Toshiro Tanaka
Japan
Tokyo
Leo Espinosa
Philippines
Kiyoaki Nakanishi
Baby Carlos
Hiroshi Oda
Shenandoah
Riverton
South Fork
North Fork
The
Evening Star
American League
Woody O'Hara
Little Douglas Seabright
James Wood Star
Douglas
Recreation Commission
Sam Preston
Les Singhass
Little Baseball League
Don Kierbow
Lyo Pimental
NY Athletic Commission
Ingemar
Commonwealth OF Virginia Department of State Police
C. W. Woodson, Jr
Place Bros. Tire
Valley Pike
McCreary Super Supreme Tires
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