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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1966

Page

8

US Girls Trail 2-1 In Wightman Cup Opener

The United States trailed Britain 2-1 after day one at Wimbledon in the Wightman Cup. Ann Haydon Jones and Virginia Wade won the doubles 7-5 6-2, edging Billie Jean King and Janie Albert as King struggled with service. Jones then beat Nancy Richey 2-6 6-4 6-3, and King beat Wade 6-2 6-3. The Americans must take three of four Saturday matches to retain the trophy.

Wimbledon England United States Britain Ann Haydon Jones Virginia Wade Billie Jean Moffit King Long Beach Calif Janie Albert Pebble Beach Jones Nancy Richey Dallas Tex King Miss Wade

Arbitration Bid Fails In Feud Over Track Sanctions

TERRE HAUTE Ind AP a local arbitration failed in the dispute between the Field Federation and the AAU over sanctioning a national track meet. Theodore W Kheel head of a five man panel said the latest development would be discussed at the next New York meeting. AAU officials Schwartz Markle and federation leaders Werner McClure Cooper argued over sanction terms involving unattached athletes including Jim Ryan of Kansas.

Terre Haute Ind Redhot Field Federation AAU New York Theodore W. Kheel National Collegiate Athletic Association USTFF Hubert H. Humphrey Kheel Fred Schwartz Paul Markle Federation Chic Werner Schwartz Markle Werner Don Hull Hull NCAA United States Bill McClure Abilene Christian Carl Cooper University of Arizona Jim Ryan University of Kansas Jayhawk

Fish kill reported in Kanawha River institute area

The Natural Resources Department said 2000 to 5000 fish including shad carp and catfish were killed in the Kanawha River north of Charleston in the Institute area. Cause unknown and efforts were under way to remove dead fish to prevent a health hazard.

Charileston Kanawha River Institute Natural Resources Department Department

Falcons Sign QB Dennis Claridge

The Atlanta Falcons signed quarterback Dennis Claridge, confirmed by The Associated Press.

Associated Press Atlanta Flacons Dennis Claridge

Baseball Briefs From The Coast Aiding Roster Moves

The Philadelphia Phillies removed pitcher Roger Craig from the disabled list and traded Gary Wagner to San Diego in the Pacific Coast League. California Angels placed Fred Newman on the disabled list with shoulder trouble, ruling him out at least 15 days and planning to add another pitcher by Sunday. Mets promoted Dick Rutzek from Jacksonville and sold Gordon Richardson to the same club. Dodgers signed pitcher Charlie Hough of Hialeah High School for a bonus reportedly above 18 000. Astros signed their No 1 free agent Pitcher Wayne Twitchell of Portland, Ore for a substantial bonus.

Whitey New York Yankee Whitey Ford Yankee Stadium Ford Sidney Gaynor Philadelphia Phillies Roger Craig Gary Wagner San Diego Craig California Angeles Fred Newman Newman Angels Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers Charlie Hough Hialeah High School Miami Charlie Richard Red Sox Houston Astros Wayne Twitchell Portland Ore

Ryun Shatters World Half-Mile Record at National Meet

Jim Ryun of Kansas, a 19 year old freshman, clocked 1 44.9 to break the world half mile record at the U S Track and Field Federation national meet. Von Ruden finished second in 1 47.9 as Lowell Paul and Charles Christmas also beat the federation mark.

Terre Haute Ind Jim Ryun University of Kansas U.S Ryun Indiana State University Ryan von Ruden Lowell Paul Jayhawk Track Club Charles Christmas Abilene Christian Oregon State Morgan Groth Groth

Mets Buy Shaw From Giants in Straight Purchase

The New York Mets acquired right handed pitcher Bob Shaw from the San Francisco Giants in a straight purchase not disclosed, with manager Wes Westrum naming him a regular starter. Shaw, 32, has split season starts and relief roles, with a 1-4 record and a 6.19 ERA in 13 games for the Giants. He previously pitched for the Tigers White Sox Athletics and Braves, with a notable 1959 season of 18-6 for Chicago and a 1959 World Series showing one win and one loss.

NEW York New York Mets Bob Shaw San Francisco Giants Wes Westrum Met Shaw Giants Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Kansas City Athletics Milwaukee Braves White Sox

Marking Time Eyes Mother Goose Title Challenge

Marking Time runs as the 21 entry in the Mother Goose at Aqueduct, chasing the second leg of the Triple Crown after recent Acorn win. Moccasin targets the race but is not entered due to a injury. The 1 1/8 mile event features nine entries with a $87,675 purse and a $25,000 bonus for sweeping all three Triple races.

NEW York Aqueduct Moccasin Clairborne Farm Miss Bill Shoemaker

NFL Expands to 16 Teams by 1967 Amid City Pitches

The NFL plans a 16 club era by 1967 with Phoenix Boston Houston and New Orleans among leading challenger cities. Cincinnati also cited as a strong 1967 contender while the AFL awaits 1968 expansion plans.

New York Phoenix Boston Houston NFL Washington New Orleans Cincinnati American Football League

Pearson Wins 100-Mile Race in Tennessee

In Maryville Tom Pistone led early before mechanical failure on lap 90, handing the NASCAR 1000 mile Grand National event to David Pearson. Pearson, from Spartanburg, powered a 1965 Dodge to win by three laps over Buck Baker with Paul Lewis third. Pistone had held pole before departing.

Maryville Pistone Pearson Elmo Langley Doug Cooper John Sears James Hylton Blackie Watts Buddy Baker Neal Castles

Yankees Eye Record Five Switch Hitters on Roster

The New York Yankees may set a team record with five switch hitters including Mickey Mantle Tom Tresh Horace Clark Roy White and Dick Schofield as potential lineup options.

Associated Press New York Yankees Mickey Mantle Tom Tresh Horace Clark Roy White Dick Schofield

Local Service Advertisements and Contractors Listing

A compact page lists services including AVIS Rent-A-Car licensee Plymouth for travel or hauling, rug cleaning and upholstery by Taylor Rug & Upholstery Cleaners on Princeton Avenue, and contractors offering topsoil work roofing painting and general repairs with phone numbers 327-8901 325-7719 and 325-6074.

AVIS Plymouth Taylor Rug Princeton Avenue Santor Honaker and Woods

Help Wanted Listings From Bluefield Area Classifieds

Multiple job ads in Bluefield Princeton and surrounding area include positions for hostess and waitress in Farmville Virginia. mine inspector in Grundy Virginia Pikeville area. sales manager for a new company. auto mechanic and first class auto mechanics. investigator in Richlands and Roanoke. office manager trainee with B J Employment Service. auto body and paint man. mechanic for automatic transmissions and front end. general sales opportunities. babysitter. short order cook. clerk typist. waitresses. and curb and counter workers.

T. A. Jones Mercer Motor Company Princeton

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