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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1964

Page

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Bramwell Routs Gary In Second Half For 66 55 Victory

Bramwell Millionaires overcome a six point third quarter deficit to surge with a 9-0 run and pull away from Gary Coaldiggers 66 55 on Tuesday afternoon. Key scorers include Vaughan 24 Lambert 12 Sparks 12, Johnson 20 for Gary, with Rose 12 for Bramwell and LeRoy Johnson 4 in the rally. Referees Day Green.

Bramwell Gary Coaldiggers Millionaires Stright Diggers Roger Rose LeRoy Johnson Danny Vaughan Joe Lambert Vaughan Lambert Fred Sparks Don Pierce Johnson Rose Gary Fe Fgft Pree Ratliff Wighan Hnsn

Indiana Pilot Becomes 4th Major Grid Boss To Quit

Indiana coach Phil Dickens resigns ending a 1958 tenure and joining a wave of major programs in coach departures. UCLA Navy and Pennsylvania also seek new leaders as schools delay filling until the NCAA meetings in Chicago.

Indiana New York Phil Dickens UCLA Navy Pennsylvania Barnes Ucla Athletic Board Wayne Hardin John Stiegman National Collegiate Athletic Association Chicago

Area boastful on basketball talent across West Virginia towns

The article highlights an abundance of basketball talent in area high schools with players like Tom St. Clair Princeton John Burton Beaver Robin Kidd Graham and others. It praises statewide potential and mentions Bowman's Glenwood junior high success and Brooks 53 point game while noting Emory & Henry interest in Burton and local scouting excitement.

Johnny Mayo Neck of the Woods Tom St. Clair Princeton John Burton Beaver Robin Kidd Graham Danny D’antoni Mullens Paul McKinney Welch Danny Alvis Athens Dallas Blankenship Pineville Jim Lindsey Richlands LeRoy Johnson Gary Paul Morris Northfork-Elkhorn Larry Laxton Joe Pendry Oceana al Smith Grundy Tommy Brooks Glen Matoaka West Virginia Garland Bowman Cloud Nine Mercer County Bowman Glenwood Central Fairview Glen Rogers Ralph Crandall Daily Telegraph Brooks Vadis Hedrick Montcalm Rod Thorn WVU Detroit Pistons Emory Eyes Beavers Tony Mandeville Concord Emory & Henry Husky Emory Tony Burton Ricky Karnes Dennis Hutton Wasps

Three Logan Players Win Marshall Grants for 1965

Marshall University coach Charley Snider signed three Logan high school players to grants in aid for the 1965 school year. Halfbacks Jim Brandt and George Hummel and fullback Dale Brenning earned aid after starring on Logan’s undefeated SE OLAC championship team.

Huntington Logan Ohio Marshall University Charley Snider Jim Brandt George Hummel Dale Brenning

Michigan Back On Top Wolverines Edge Wichita In Close 87 85

Michigan returns to No. 1 in the AP poll after defeating Wichita 87 85 with a late jumper by Cazzie Russell. The Wolverines lead on 28 of 42 ballots, earning 87 points. Wichita slips to second with 317 points and five first place votes. Minnesota ranks third, followed by UCLA San Francisco Duke Illinois Indiana St Louis and Davidson in the top ten.

Associated Press Michigan Wichita Wolverines Cazzie Russell UCLA San Francisco Duke Illinois Indiana St. Louis David Minnesota CLA Davidson

Groza Michaels Warming Up Toes For NFL Playoff

The potential title game may feature field goal duel between Cleveland’s Lou Groza and Baltimore’s Lou Michaels in Cleveland Stadium weather. Both have Collier ties. Groza 18th pro season, 22 of 33 field goals this year. Michaels 21 of 41 in 1963 with 104 points. Michaels faced suspension at Pittsburgh before joining the Colts.

Jack Hand Associated Press Cleveland Stadium Cleveland Lou Groza Baltimore Lou Michaels Blanton Collier Michaels Kentucky Collier Groza Cleveland Browns Paul Brown Don Shula Browns Shula Lenny Moore Colts Pittsburgh Buddy Parker Baltimore Colts Steelers Gino Marchetti

West Still Second In NBA Scoring Chase

Wilt Chamberlain leads the NBA in scoring with 1,091 points this season and a 39 point per game average for the San Francisco Warriors. Jerry West trails with 933 points and a 30 point per game average for the Los Angeles Lakers.

West Wilt Chamberlain San Francisco Warriors National Basketball Association Jerry West Los Angeles Lakers

Buffalo Coach Questions Chargers Health Ahead of AFL Final

Buffalo coach Lou Saban questioned San Diego’s health and resting of key players after a 21 20 loss to Oakland. He cited Earl Faison Ernie Wright Ron Mix as out and Lance Alworth injured but optimistic about a full Bills team in the Saturday title clash at War Memorial Stadium.

Buffalo N. Y Lou Saban Buffalo Bills San Diego Saban Bills Sid Gillman Chargers Earl Faison Ernie Wright Ron Mix Oakland Keith Lincoln Faison Wright Mix Lance Alworth Alworth War Memorial Stadium

Giants Sign Draft Pick John Frick From Ohio University

The New York Giants signed their 10th of 17 1964 draft selections, end John Frick of Ohio University. Frick, 6-3 and 225 pounds, was the Giants No. 9 choice and a 1964 draft pick later joined by Denver as AFL No. 14.

NEW York New York Giants John Frick Ohio University Frick Giants Denver

Bears Sign Erdman From Susquehanna

The Chicago Bears signed halfback Larry Erdman who starred at Susquehanna last season. Erdman averaged 108 yards per game rushing but the team plans to use him as a right cornerback.

Chicago Chicago Bears Larry Erdman Susquehanna Erdman Bears

Bones Taylor Named New Oilers Head Coach

Houston Oilers announced 41 year old Bones Taylor signed a one year contract to become head coach succeeding Sammy Baugh as field manager. Baugh praised Taylor noting his exceptional pass receiving and potential as a pro coach.

Houston Hugh Bones) Taylor Sammy Baugh Houston Oilers Washington Baugh

Lew Alcindor Plays Guarded by Power Memorial High

A reporter meets Lew Alcindor, a seven foot forward at Power Memorial High School. Alcindor, one of the best guarded players in New York, declines to greet the reporter saying he is not allowed to say hello to anyone.

THE Associated Press New York Lew Alcindor Power Memorial High School Alcindor

Glendeo Whisky Distillery Note 1964

A historical note on Glendeo whisky 86 proof 65 percent grain neutral spirits dated 1964 from Schenley Distillers Co New York, outlining blend specifications and corporate labeling.

Glendeo Schenley Distillers CO N.Y

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