27 Feb 1963
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1963
Page
1
Matewan built a ten point lead in the third quarter and withstood a late Oceana surge to win 69-62 at Matewan. The win improves Matewan to 17-? and keeps Oceana at 12-7 with one game left, at Chapmanville Friday.
Bethany College kept the lead throughout and defeated California Pa 78-68 in an interstate hoops game. Bard Hickman scored 20 for Bethany, while Walter Sigut had 23 for California. Bethany led 41-29 at halftime.
A 1090-pound black marlin, the largest game fish believed caught off the African coast, was brought into Cape Town harbor on January 24 after being hooked 45 miles offshore in the Atlantic. Local anglers and officials note the extraordinary catch.
Beaver held off a Webb rally to beat the Maroon Wave 69-57 at home securing a critical No. 2 spot in Group I Area standings. Welch led early before Beaver's balanced attack, led by 19 points from Welch’s foe Turner, pushed the lead to 14 in the fourth quarter as Burton and Land controlled rebounds and Smithberger added 15 points.
The Yankees expect Mickey Mantle to sign for roughly 100000 in 1963 with talks centered on his raise versus Roger Maris’s potential cut to 60000. Mantle, the AL MVP, arrived at spring camp in Fort Lauderdale and showcased his power during batting practice as negotiations proceed.
The National Consumer Finance Association reports that American women are beneficiaries in 80 percent of all life insurance policies, highlighting the dominance of female beneficiaries in the market.
Charleston hosts the Governor's Centennial Conference on Conservation Education on April 3. Glenville State College Dean Delmer K. Somerville leads the effort to invite all interested parties, with over 2,100 invitations mailed to ensure seating and space. The event will feature educators from across the state and discussion of current conservation education needs.
A dense listing of high school results across districts with teams like Woodberry Forest Randolph-Macon and Charleston. plus college games including St. John’s versus Y. and Providence against St. Joseph’s. Notable margins include Morgantown University 88 Parsons 58 and Gauley Bridge 64 Clay 61.
The article notes a vast range of lighting bulbs with over 10,000 varieties by size and type, highlighting that 35 designs are specifically intended for home use.
Former Yankee Bob Turley gave up three runs on three hits in his second inning as the Los Angeles Angels' squad beat the Del Rices 3-0 in Palm Springs. Turley, 32, said he felt good and needs to improve his breaking balls while six other Angels pitchers finished six outs each.
The six foot blonde from Dresden gains attention in American meets in Los Angeles and Philadelphia. Jutta Heine, 22, says she aims for Tokyo and Olympic success after a strong Rome 1960 showing, while pursuing studies at the University of Cologne and a broad range of events.
Four area basketball games were canceled due to heavy snowfall. Princeton at Oak Hill was postponed indefinitely, Mullens at Gary called off, Big Creek vs Pineville postponed until Friday, and Park Central versus Mullens Conley delayed pending weather.
Mount Union College defeated West Liberty 63-52 in West Virginia. The Hilltoppers led 44-43 in the second half before Mount Union answered with an 8-0 run to take control. Rich Saffield scored 12 for West Liberty while Tony Archebald scored 31 for Mount Union. West Liberty finished 17-8.
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