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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1963
Page
6
Rod Thorn of West Virginia wins the Southern Conference athlete of the year for the second straight year. The Princeton star led WVU to another conference title and joins a lineage of two time winners including Jerry West and Darrell Floyd.
In its seventh year, the league seeks an all-star game with two proposed dates Aug 5 or Aug 7. Plans hinge on state approval by the All-Rookie League and could pit the top team against an all-star squad from other clubs or split players into northern and southern divisions for the showcase.
Beaver coach Merrill Gainer faces an uncertain future for 1963 as sophomore quarterback Rodger Wheeler may be ruled ineligible. With Wheeler out, Danny Coppinger is lined up as top junior next fall, while Burton and other prospects may join. A new all weather track remains a sought goal amid funding hurdles and clinic plans loom for Beaver coaches.
Jack Friel aged 65 a former long time basketball coach at Washington State University was named commissioner of the six school Big Sky Conference Friday. Dr D R Theophilus president of the University of Idaho announced the appointment and chairs the league presidents council. Friel retired this month from Washington State s physical education staff after 35 years there.
CINCINNATI AP Dick Ellsworth the Chicago Cubs left hander was chosen as the National League player of the month for May. He won four of five decisions and posted a 1.29 ERA over 42 innings. Ellsworth edged Sandy Koufax 14 votes to 12 while Cal McLish and Ed Bailey received other votes.
Virginia pro Tom Strange, 32, charged on fast greens at Blue Hills, posting a 35-22 for a four under par 57 and leading the Virginia Open by two strokes after 36 holes. Al Smith of Danville and amateur Wright Garrett of Danville trailed, while Roanoke’s C B Kiser and others remained in contention amid heat and storms.
General Douglas MacArthur reaffirmed that sanctions for open AAU track meets remain as stated on June 6, and that USTFF athletes may compete in the St Louis AAU championships June 21-22. He said no requirement to join the AAU exists for participating athletes. Russell of USTFF will study the telegram before replying.
Darlene Hard, the top American, lost the first three games of each set but won 6-4 6-4 against Lesley Turner of Australia in the English Northern Championships semifinals in Manchester. She advances to meet Jan Lehane in the final after Lehane upset Maria Bueno 4-6 6-2 6-3.
At St Andrews Scotland two Englishmen reached the 36 hole final while two Americans were eliminated in the semifinals. Michael Lunt defeated Ed Updegraff 1 up and John Blackwell beat Ron Lucetti 3 and 2 to advance.
Keyser edged Follansbee 2-0 as a fourth inning rally produced three singles by Tom Payne Dusty Hamilton and Bill Dawson. Terry Turbin held the visitors to three hits before rain halted play after 5 2 innings. Other Friday games were postponed to Saturday with Huntington facing Marsh Fork at 10 a.m.
Michael Hoffmann former ticket manager for the Baltimore Colts pleaded guilty to transporting 23350 dollars in stolen money across state lines. He allegedly resold about 1000 season tickets last fall, disrupting NFL offices at the season opener. Judge Harrison L. Winter accepted the plea in U S District Court and recessed arraignment for a pre sentence review.
Candy Spots rated 1-4 to win the 95th Belmont Stakes at Aqueduct with seven 3-year-olds entered. Rex Ellsworth and Mesh Tenney’s Candy Spots has won the Preakness and Derby notes, while Chateau gay is second choice at 4-1 and Bonjour 8-1. Other starters include Choker, Tom Cat, Top Gallant, and Insurrection. Post time 3:48 p.m. EST with a projected 60,000 crowd and CBS coverage.
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