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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1966

Page

2

All-Southern Conference football team named

West Virginia tailback Garrett Ford headlined the 1966 All-Southern Conference squad, chosen by writers and coaches. William and Mary star Albertson and Davidson's Poole also highlighted a 22-man team with four players from William and Mary and East Carolina.

Richmond West Virginia Garrett Ford William and Mary Chuck Albertson Bob Ford Albertson Davidson Jimmy Poole Ford Larry Zunich Steve Monar George Washington East Carolina W&m Robbie Hahn Furman Danny Williamson Bob Andrews Walter Bostic Bral Crashman Johnny Crew Poole Zurich Molnar

Yankees and Dodgers pursue Maury Wills three way deal

The Yankees and Dodgers are pushing for a three way trade to land Maury Wills as the hole at shortstop looms. New York has and is seeking an infielder return, with Bill Robinson now in the fold and Bobby Richardson out. Bundled with Wills, the Yankees may part with Roger Maris or pitchers Jim Bouton or Al Downing, while the Dodgers seek a ready shortstop in the multi team arrangement. The Orioles Cleveland and Chicago clubs remain in the mix as potential partners and it could accelerate soon.

Yankees Clete Boyer Atlanta Bill Robinson Wills Baltimore Orioles Cleveland Chicago White Sox Dodgers New York Lee MacPhail Boyer Horace Clarke Bobby Richardson Ruben Amaro Buzzie Bavasi Bavasi Dick Schofield Los Angeles MacPhail Robinson Roger Maris Jim Bouton al Downing Indians Rocky Colavito White Sox Maris Orioles Bouton Downing Williamsport Eastern Chuck Estrada Tacoma Grady Hatton Houston Nellie Fox Jim Busby Gordon Jones al Heist Mel McGaha Oklahoma City Billy Martin Cub Jim Brewer Martin Brewer Billy Reds Toronto Philly Clyde Williams Charleston Bob Brodhead Joe Williams Pat Hombergen Belgai Roy Emerson Bo Hagan Jess Neely Rice Dallas Cowboys Dallas Rubin Hurricane Carter Patterson N. J Carter Joey Giardelli

Lynchburg Honors Bill Dudley First Virginian Hall of Fame

The city hosted a tribute for Bill Dudley, Virginia’s first Hall of Fame inductee in college and pro football. Speakers included Justice Byron White and Lt. Gov. Fred Pollard as 275 admirers lauded Dudley for athletic genius and civic service. Dudley, now a Virginia lawmaker and Lynchburg businessman, thanked the crowd.

Lynchburg Bill’ Dudley Byron C. White U.S. Supreme Court Fred G. Pollard Dick McCann NFL Hall of Fame Whizzer Justice White University of Colorado Detroit Pittsburgh NFL Dudley Virginia House of Delegates Graham Dudley Bluefield Graham High Virginia Steelers Randolph Field Washington White United States Great Britain

WVU recruiting woes in Bluefield area noted by press box

The article discusses WVU football recruiters facing a psychological block in Bluefield area. It cites past WVU underperformers and strong showings by Area players at other colleges. It highlights Carlen’s preference for speed and quickness over sheer bulk and notes several local players with notable college careers.

West Virginia University Bluefield WVU Jim Walthall Princeton Dickie Hardison Welch Mountaineers Greg Dragovich Northfork Drago Carlen Joe Pendry Oceana

State college stars earn All State soccer honors

Roanoke College and Randolph Macon each place three players on the Virginia Soccer Assn All State team. Other notes include coaching awards, bowl selections, and NFL and boxing item updates across the country.

Roanoke College Randolph Macon British Columbia Lions Minnesota Ron VanderKelen Brig Owens Dallas Herb Adderly Green Bay

Seven vets lead Wildcat attack in season opener

Spanishburg begins 1966-67 basketball with seven lettermen led by high scorers Fred Conner and Kenny Tolliver. The Wildcats travel to Oakvale Friday night with a deep lineup and no fixed starting five as Coach Bryan M. Bush notes nine players could start.

Fred Conner Kenny Tolliver Spanishburg Wildcats Oakvale Conner Tolliver Wildcat Bryan M. Bush Jerry Carr Larry Epling Fred Woods Mike Bush Larry Farley Shannon Meadows Bush Dale Tolliver Kenneth Smith

WVU Signs Mount Hope QB George Boyd

George Boyd a 6 foot 2 inch 200 pound quarterback from Mount Hope High School signed Wednesday to play football at West Virginia University. He led Mount Hope to a 7 2 1 record this year scoring 12 touchdown passes and seven rushing touchdowns while gaining over 400 yards. He also played linebacker and defensive end on defense.

West Virginia Carlen WVU Jim Mount Hope W.va George Boyd Mount Hope High School West Virginia University Boyd

Vanderbilt at Western Kentucky opens college basketball season

Vanderbilt visits Western Kentucky as the top game on opening night. WKU, 25 3 last season, seeks a bounce back win in the AP Top Ten heavy slate. Other listed openers include UCLA Duke Kentucky Louisville and Texas Western among others. Navy hosts Baltimore University in Annapolis to start the slate.

Associated Press Vanderbilt Western Kentucky Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Commodores Hilltoppers UCLA Texas Western Kentuck Duke Louisville New Mexico Houston North Carolina Cincinnati Jen Alcindor Kentucky Sam Houston Abilene Christian Albuquerque Abilene Chrisian Clemson George Washington Virginia Tech Charlotte Southern California Virginia Georgetown Kansas Arkansas Western Michigan Michigan State Texas Christian Oklahoma Minnesota Kansas State Colorado Texas Tech

Big Blues Open 1967 Season In Loss To Tech 82 71

Bluefield State College Big Blues lost their season opener at home to West Virginia Tech 82 71 after leading 32 31 at halftime. Tim Floyd and Al Toothman led Tech with strong scoring while Richard Johnson of BluefieldState tallied 34 points on 12 two pointers and 8 free throws.

Bluefield State College Big Blues Montgomery West Virginia Tech Bluefield Tech Tim Floyd al Toothman Floyd Richard Johnson Bluefield State Toothman West Va Carter

Communist Nears High Jump Record At Asian Games

Ni Chih-Chin of China cleared 7 feet 5 3 8 inches in Phnom Penh the opening day of the Asian GANEFO report states. He trails Valery Brumel's world best by three eighths of an inch according to New China News Agency.

Tokyo Ni Chih-Chin China Valery Brumel Phnom Penh New China News Agency

Claiborne scouts Miami as Hokies prep for Liberty Bowl

Virginia Tech coach Jerry Claiborne watched Miami film study reveals giant players. Tech held inside in cold weather to inspect Miami offense and defense. Wing back spot remains unsettled with senior Eddie Bulleller nursing a knee injury from VMI.

Blacksburg Miami Jerry Claiborne Virginia Tech Claiborne Eddie Bulcheller

Racing Dates Set for Charles Town and Shenandoah Downs

The State Racing Commission announced 1967 and 1968 meeting dates for Charles Town and Shenandoah Downs. Charles Town opens March 10 to June 3 with 73 racing dates and again July 31 to Sept 23 with 48 racing dates.

Charles Town W.va State Racing Commission Shenandoah Downs

NFL realignment puts Atlanta in West and New Orleans in East

New conference layout announced by Commissioner Rozelle reshapes the NFL for 1967 and 1968. Western Conference groups Detroit Chicago Green Bay Minnesota and Los Angeles San Francisco Baltimore Atlanta while the East lines up Cleveland Pittsburgh St Louis New York and Philadelphia Washington Dallas New Orleans. The Giants’ schedule needs and sellouts influenced placing New York in the East alongside New Orleans. Final 14 game format involves intra group play and cross conference games. AFL and NFL joint committee to study Super Bowl and drafts also met.

Detroit Chicago Green Bay Minnesota Los Angeles San Francisco Baltimore Atlanta Cleveland Pittsburgh St. Louis New York Philadelphia Washington Dallas New Orleans Rozelle Giants NFL American Football League SFL Carroll Rosenbloom Dan Reeves Tex Schramm AFL Lamar Hunt Kansas City Ralph Wilson Buffalo Billy Sullivan Boston

Hunt Expresses Regret After Mets Trade

Ron Hunt, 25, says he hoped to remain with the Mets after his trade to the Dodgers. The deal sent Hunt and Jim Hickman to Los Angeles in exchange for Tommy Davis and Darrell Griffith as New York seeks a brighter future.

ST. Louis Ron Hunt New York Mets Los Angeles Mets Hunt Overland Jim Hickman Tommy Davis Darrell Griffith New York Dodgers

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