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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1966

Page

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BechtA-B Sophomore Tim Brinkley Named State College Player of Week

Beckley AP Tim Brinkley a 5 foot 9 sophomore from Clarksburg Alderson Broaddus was named the State College Conference first Player of the Week for standout performances against West Virginia Tech and Norfolk Navy in the Warm Up Tech Tournament. Brinkley averaged 22.0 points in A B s first four games with 88 total points.

Beckley Tim Brinkley Alderson - Broaddus Clarksburg State College Conference Brinkley West Virginia Tech Norfolk Navy Tech Stae College George Springer Concord Jesse Phillips Glenville Bob Minnieweather

Casals Eliminates Melville at Tasmania Tennis Championships

Rosemary Casals of San Francisco defeated Kerry Melville of Australia 6-2 6-0 in Hobart advancing at the Tasmanian championships. The match switched from grass to clay in the second set due to light rain. Nancy Richey of Dallas had a leg cramp and a scheduled Richey Turner match was postponed.

Hobart, Tasmanis Rosemary Casals San Francisco Kerry Melville Australia Miss Casals Nancy Richey Dallas Lesley Turner Miss Richey

Phillies acquire Dick Ellsworth from Cubs in cash deal

Philadelphia adds left hander Dick Ellsworth, 26, to bolster the rotation and ships out Ray Culp plus an undisclosed cash amount. Culp, 25, had a 7-5 record with a 5.03 ERA, while Ellsworth was 8-22 with a 3.98 ERA for Chicago.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies Today Dick Ellsworth Chicago Cubs Ray Culp Ellsworth Cubs Culp

Spain Beats Ireland 2-0 in European Nations Cup Return

In Valenca Spain's rejuvenated national team defeated Ireland 2-0 in a European Cup of Nations return match. The victory showcased improved form and set up momentum for upcoming fixtures.

Valenca Spain Ireland

NBA Scores Highlight Tight Knicks Win Over Pistons

New York defeated Detroit 118 to 116 in a close game with key late plays. Boston dominated Cincinnati 119 to 91 as Baltimore routed San Francisco 10 to 0 in a lopsided contest.

New York Detroit Boston Cincinnati Baltimore San Francisco

Tall Tornado Owens Leads Richlands To Open 1966-67

Senior forward Bobby O Mall ey heads Richlands Blue Tornado as they start the 1966-67 basketball season against Virginia High in Bristol. O Mall ey averaged 14.45 points last year with 116 field goals and 57 free throws, while four other veterans join him in a tall lineup led by 6-6 junior Mack Smith. The team posted a 13 7 record last season and features no player under six feet.

Bobby O’malley Richlands Tall Blue Tornado Virginia High Bristol Mark Dunham O’malley Lawrence Barnette Josh Gilliam Neal Hunsaker Richard Kuhn Blue Tornado Mack Smith Virginia High Dee Grundy Lebanon Honaker Lebanon Oases Ener Tazewell Marion Graham Weer Castlewood xJosh Gilliam John Kuhn Nick Bobby of Malley Terry Wess Sanders Saltville Charlie Harry Johnson Shakers

Get Full Grants-In-Aid for O'Malley and Sanders at ETSU

Bobby O'Malley of Richlands and Charlie Sanders of Saltville accepted full football grants in aid to East Tennessee State University in Johnson City Tenn. Both players, standout backs on their high school teams, were signed by ETSU assistant coaches Hal Morrison and Roy Frazier earlier in the week. news of the signings was released Wednesday.

Bobby O’malley Richlands Charlie Sanders Saltville East Tennessee State University Johnson City Tenn East Tennessee Hal Morrison Roy Frazier O’mailey Sanders Charles O’manley Blue Tornado O'Malley Bobby O’malley R. B. Worthy High School Charlie

Junior Spannies Fall to Glenwood in Wide Win

Glenwood Junior High overpowered Spanishburg Junior High 76 to 23 on Wednesday night at Spanishburg with Glenwood taking control early and the second team playing half the game.

Glenwood Junior High Spanishburg

Central to Host Beckley Juniors in Bluefield

Central Junior High seeks its second win of 1966 as Beckley Juniors visit the Central gym in Bluefield for a 2 p.m. game. Central opened the season with a 55-49 victory over Glenwood Junior High. expected starters include center Robert Fuqua and guards Steve Bourne and Leslie Conley with forwards Harry Hull and Eddie Cline.

Central Junior High Beckley Junior High Central Bluefield Glenwood Junior High Robert Fuqua Steve Bourne Leslie Conley Harry Hull Eddie Cline

Vinegar Bend Mizell Begins Davidson County Commission

Vinegar Bend Mizell, former major league pitcher, starts as Davidson County Commissioner in North Carolina. He also serves as Winston-Salem Bottling Co. public relations chief and sales supervisor, Sunday school supervisor and deacon on his church board, Little League commissioner, and plans travel to speak to youth. He led a GOP ticket defeating five Democrats to win the seat.

Vinegar Bend Ala Davidson County Mizell Winston-Salem Bottling Co Faith Missionary Alliance Church Sun Nancy Davis Danny Winston-Salem Ebbets Field

Ramblin Reds Head to Wise to Face Clinch Valley

Bluefield College basketball squad the Ramblin Reds travel to Wise Virginia to face Clinch Valley College aiming to halt a two game skid. Coach Bill Judy plans to start guards Robin Kidd and Robert Wallace with centers Fred Griffith or Leon Yost and forwards Henry Blessing and Don Hodock. Eddie Goss and David Bowers are set to see action.

Bluefield College Clinch Valley College Wise Bluefielders Bill Judy Southwestern Business College Madison Staunton Military and King College Judy Robin Kidd Robert Wallace Fred Griffith Leon Yost Henry Blessing Don Hodock Eddie Goss David Bowers Ramblin Reds

Torres Tuning Up For Title Fight Hobbles Sparring

Light heavyweight champion Jose Torres trains for his December 16 defense against Dick Tiger at Madison Square Garden. Sparring partners Angel Ocuendo and Cleo Daniels quit, citing Torres’ heavy punching and pursuit of a knockout victory.

Kiamesha Lake N.Y Jose Torres Dick Tiger Madison Square Garden Angel Ocuendo Torres Cleo Daniels

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