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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1963

Page

9

WVU Edges Yale 69 66 For 7th In LA Classic

West Virginia trailed Yale early before rallying to 69 66 victory. Quertinmont scored clutch late free throws after a key steal, sealing the win as WVU finishes seventh. Yale falls short after leading 17 3 and 37 30 at halftime.

Los Angeles West Virginia Yale Bulldogs UCLA Illinois New York University Buddy Jt Quertinmont Dennis Lynch Fromt Mountaineers Furman Morgantown Wolfe K’m Sky Lesher Taylor Lowry Shumer Camp Bryad Cavacini Man Lentz Tan West On Ray Quertinment Schumacher Trupa Bryant Anderman Broad

Mets Invite 34 To Instructional Camp In Florida

The New York Mets invite 34 players including several 1963 regulars to the early spring training camp in St Petersburg Florida starting February 7. Mets president George Weiss said the group offers enough promising young players to make camp worthwhile.

NEW York New York Mets St. Petersburg Fla Mets George Weiss

Parilli Keys Patriots 26 8 AFL East Title win over Bills

Boston quarterback Babe Parilli passed for two touchdowns and Gino Cappelletti kicked four field goals as the Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 26 8 in a snowy Buffalo game to clinch the AFL East title. The win set up a rematch with the San Diego Chargers for the AFL championship in San Diego. Burton returned to play after a dispute over his activation, helping both rushing and receiving. Cappelletti contributed 10 of Boston’s first half points with three field goals and an extra point, plus a 36 yard field goal in the fourth quarter.

Buffalo N.Y Boston Babe Parilli Gino Cappelletti Patriots Buffalo Bills San Diego Chargers San Diego Parilli Ron Burton Daryle Lamonica el Dubenion Burton Ralph Wilson Joe Foss Cappelletti Rebels Rakestraw Chicago Bears Houston Oilers Marlon Faircloth Tennessee

Rakestraw Guides Rebels Past Blue in Blue Gray Game

Georgia quarterback Larry Rakestraw dazzled with aerials as the South defeated the North 21 to 14 in Montgomery. He threw two touchdowns and accounted for most of a 98 yard drive while Ken Coleman led the North offensively with 51 rushing yards and a scoring run.

Montgomery Ala Larry Rakestraw Georgia South Rakestraw Ken Coleman Big Kansas Sports Writers Yanks Coleman Henry Schichtle Wichita Don Caum Penn State Caum Schichtle Vince Turner Missouri Blue Gray

Soviet high jumper Bru mel named top athlete of 1963

Valery Brumel, who set a world record with a 7 feet 5 3/4 inches jump in the United States Russia meet, was chosen Saturday as the No 1 Soviet athlete of 1963 by sportswriters and broadcasters in Moscow.

Moscow Valery Brumel United States

Pennel Aims for 174 Pole Vault at Orange Bowl Meet

Miami pole vaulter John Pennel, world record holder at 17 5, should clear 17 4 in the Orange Bowl meet. Coach Bob Downes notes two near 17 4 clears in practice and predicts a successful attempt Monday night. Dave Styron challenges Bob Hayes in the 100 yard dash amid other time and distance contests. Gary Gubner of NYU seeks to push the world shot put mark toward 65 feet 10 inches.

Miami John Pennel Downes Louisiana Dave Styron Bob Hayes Gary Gubner New York University Gubner

Scot Farmer Grabs African Grand Prix

Jim Clark the 1963 world champion race driver from Scotland won the South African Grand Prix in East London on Saturday. It marked his seventh Grand Prix win of the year, breaking the previous record of six.

East London South Africa Jim Clark

West Stars Sweep All Star Picks in NBA

Bill Russell of Boston and Walt Bellamy of Baltimore topped a 14th annual All-Star selection as unanimous picks for the East and West rosters. Eight players per team were named by writers and sportscasters with two more to be added by coaches next week.

New York Bill Russell Boston Walt Bellamy Baltimore Russell Celtics Bellamy Terry Dischinger Boston Garden Tom Heinsohn Sam Jones Cincinnati Oscar Robertson Jerry Lucas Wayne Embry Philadelphia Hal Greer Len Chappell Los Angeles Jerry West Elgin Baylor St. Louis Bob Pettit Len Wilkens San Francisco Wilt Chamberlain Guy Rodgers

70 To Compete In Sugar Track Meet

New Orleans AP. Pole vaulter C. K. Yang and miler Tom O Hara star among about 70 athletes in the 30th Sugar Bowl track meet Sunday. Temperatures expected in the high 50s for eight events. Yang faces Preston Holsinger of Oklahoma State while O Hara runs against Morgan Groth and Norm Hoffman from Oregon State in 1500 meters and mile events.

New Orleans C. K. Yang Tom O'Hara Yang Nationalist China Preston Holsinger Oklahoma State O'Hara Loyola of Chicago Morgan Groth Norm Hoffman Oregon State

Majors Vote To Keep Up $50,000 Donation

The major leagues voted to renew a $50,000 donation to finance the Central Illinois Collegiate League. National Collegiate Baseball Foundation president Bob Stewart said the NCAA is expected to approve continuation of the venture, which operates the league and links majors with the NCAA for summer college baseball development.

ST. Louis Central Illinois National Collegiate Baseball Foundation Bob Stewart St. Louis University National Collegiate Athletic Association The Baseball Foundation NCAA

Quantico Runner Enters Sao Paulo New Year Race

Billy Mills of Quantico Virginia is the sole U.S. entrant in the St Sylvester New Year’s Eve foot race through torch lit Sao Paulo streets. He is one of 21 international runners in the event.

Sao Paulo Brazil Billy Mills Quantico United States St. Sylvester Mills

Willard And Pair Of QB's Put On Show In Gator Bowl

North Carolina dominated Air Force 35 to 0 in the Gator Bowl led by Ken Willard and two quarterbacks. Edge opened the scoring then Gary Black directed scoring drives in a 200 halftime lead as UNC rolled to 8-2. Air Force senior Terry Isaacson led a 7-3 season but it was a one sided game.

Edge Junior Edge North Carolina Air Force Tom Gorges Joe Rodwell Jacksonville Fla Ken Willard Falcons Tar Heels Gary Black Terry Isaacson Air Force Falcons

Finley declines Kansas City stadium deal proposal

Charles O. Finley rejected Kansas City's offer for Municipal Stadium use by the Athletics. He said the city proposed only half of his plan and insisted the city accept his full program, with rental terms tied to attendance and revenues.

Finley Kansas City Charles O. Finley Municipal Stadium American League Baseball Athletics Chicago Ilus W. Davis Athletics

USLTA backs McKinley for top 1963 tennis ranking

The U S Lawn Tennis Association ranking committee recommends Chuck McKinley of St. Ann Missouri as No 1 for 1963 with Dennis Ralston No 2 and Frank Froehling III dropped to 3. The list also names Gene Scott Martin Riessen Arthur Ashe Ham Richardson Allen Fox Tom Edlefsen and Charles Pasarell as top contenders with a final approval at the Corpus Christi meeting on February 15.

New York Chuck McKinley St. Ann U.S. Lawn Tennis Association USLTA Corpus Christi Tex McKinley U.S Trinity University of Texas Dennis Ralston Bakersfield Calif Frank Froehling II Coral Gables Fla Gene Scott St. James N.Y Martin Riessen Evanston Ill Arthur Ashe St. Louis Ham Richardson Dallas Allen Fox Los Angeles Tom Edlefsen San Francisco Charles Pasarell Santurce Puerto Rico

Morgan State Downs Virginia Union 91-70 in Norfolk

Morgan State defeated Virginia Union 91-70 in the Norfolk State Holiday tournament consolation game. The Bears connected on 13 of 25 free throws as they pulled away to the win.

Morgan State Virginia Union Norfolk, Va

New Year Weather Outlook Warns of Fluctuating Conditions

The forecast warns of sharp changes around New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, with high risks of unsettled weather. Meteorologists expect variable temperatures and potential precipitation as the year transitions.

Ralston And McKinley In Dual Roles

In Adelaide Australia Davis Cup final McKinley and Ralston beat Australia for the cup ending a five year Aussie run. McKinley and Ralston shared singles and doubled wins while Emerson crushed Ralston in the final singles.

Ralston and McKinley Australia Roy Emerson Ralston McKinley Emerson Neale Fraser Young Newcombe

Story of The Mullins Family and a Questionable Marriage

The Mullins family frets as Alphonse aged 72 plans to marry a 20 year old. His son warns of serious consequences, but Alphonse shrugs that if she dies he will marry again. The piece includes quips about marriage and aging, with punchy one liners from BUFF SAYS and others.

Mullins Alphonse Pop

Par-Buster To Win It

If you played in all 43 official PGA tournaments in 1963 and matched par in every event you would have earned $64,000. Only Palmer Nicklaus Boros and Lema would have earned more, as you would be the 1963 U S Open champion and would have high finishes in multiple majors.

Dunedin Fla Professional Golfers Association Arnold

Spahn And Stuart To Receive Yearly Baseball Awards

CHICAGO AP Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves and Dick Stuart of the Boston Red Sox will receive awards at the Chicago Diamond Dinner on January 12. Spahn posted 23-7 in 1963 and will be honored with the Will Har ridge Award for achievement of the year. Stuart led the American League with 118 RBIs and will receive the William Wrigley Jr Memorial Award for the comeback of the year.

Chicago Warren Spahn Milwaukee Braves Dick Stuart Boston Red Sox Spahn Will Harridge Stuart William Wrigley Jr

McKeesport Captures Milk Bowl Crown In Dallas

Perry Liberio led McKeesport of Pennsylvania with 121 rushing yards and two touchdowns as they blanked Dallas 26 to 0 in the Milk Bowl. The Panthers piled up 278 rushing yards and 17 passing while holding Dallas to 52 rushing yards and 11 passing in a dominant effort. A noted feature mentions boys no older than 14 and weighing no more than 117 participate in the event.

Dallas Perry Liberio McKeesport

South Korea Qualifies for Tokyo 1964 Volleyball Olympics

South Korea men’s volleyball team secured a spot in the Tokyo Olympics by defeating the Philippines in the final of the Asian qualifying tournament in New Delhi. The final score was 15-3, 15-1, 11-16.

New Delhi India Philippines

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