Blass Drives Pirates Past Braves for 5-3 Win
Steve Blass doubled home three runs as Pittsburgh beat Atlanta 5-3 on Saturday. The Braves’ five game winning streak ended, with Jim Pagliaroni and Donn Clendenon setting up the rally in the second inning. Jose Pagan and Ted Abernathy added runs in the eighth.
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Governor's Cup Pairings Set at Bluefield Country Club
First round matchups for the Governor's Cup Handicap Golf Tournament at Bluefield Country Club are announced. Play must be completed by June 19 with pairings listing golfers and handicaps, including Jimmy Getgood versus W. T Williams Jr and a series of 14 additional bouts.
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San Diego State Wins NCAA College Track Title
San Diego State scored 67 points to win the NCAA College Division track and field championship for the second straight year as Long Beach State earned 56 and Kentucky State 38 in Chicago.
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WVU Athletics Post Strong 112-58-2 Record Across Teams
West Virginia University posted a 112-58-2 record with four Southern Conference titles and a 9-5 mark against Pitt. The football team won the SC crown for a second straight year, and coaches across 12 Mountaineer squads were praised by Athletic Director Robert N. Brown for a .640 winning percentage.
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WVU Freshmen To Play Four-Game Grid Schedule In 1966
West Virginia will stage a four game freshman football schedule in 1966, starting September 23 against Virginia Tech in Morgantown. The schedule includes games at Ohio University in Athens October 21 and against Penn State Cubs at University Park, with Pitt also fielding a freshman team for an October 14 game on Mountaineer Field. Howard Tippett appointed as new freshman coach. a 30 year old from Tallassee, Alabama.
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Freshman squad lineup features WVU and Tennessee tech alums
The roster lists 23 newcomers with assistants Francis Nickler Dick Rader Jimmy Ragland and Joe Felix. Players include Mickey Plumiey tackle Mount Hope George Henshaw Midlothian Va Richard Weiss Peterstown Marvin Six New Cumberland Tom Thayer Turtle Creek Pa and many others across towns and colleges.
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Edward Silverio
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Turtle Creek
Ryun Breezes To Victory In Slow Mile At Indiana Meet
Jim Ryun, 19, Kansas freshman and world record holder, won the mile in 4:02.8 at Terre Haute in two sections. He led the second half while UCLA's Bob Day and others trailed. Dean finished second in the section and Northwestern's Craig Boydston placed third overall. The meet also saw Murray State's Jim Freeman tie a meet record with a 9.4 in the 100-yard dash and Georgia Johnson of Fidelity High School dominate sprint events.
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Young South African Bobby Cole Wins British Amateur
Bobby Cole of South Africa tied England's John Beharrell the 1956 champion to become the youngest British Amateur winner at 18 years and 31 days. Beharrell won the title at 12 years and 31 days, a record Cole matched in age parity.
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Mets shuffle pitching staff amid injuries and recalls
The New York Mets placed pitcher Jerry Arrigo on the disabled list after a line drive finger injury. Bob Shaw was purchased from the Giants to fill the roster, while Tug McGraw was moved from the DL to the Jacksonville farm club on a 24 hour recall. Dick Rusteck was added from Jacksonville, earning a 5-0 major league debut win over Cincinnati.
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National Wildlife Federation Largest Sports Men Group
The National Wildlife Federation is one of the largest sports men's organizations in the United States with about 1,200,000 members.
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Griffith Stripped Of Welterweight Title By WBA
New Orleans AP The World Boxing Association withdrew its recognition of Emile Griffith as world welterweight champion after he failed to defend the title in conformity with WBA rules.
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Rookie Of The Year Race In Major League Baseball
A tight rookie of the year battle unfolds in the American League with contenders including Rick Reichardt George Scott Dave Johnson Andy Etchebarren Eddie Watt Tommy Agee Fritz Peterson Roy White and Joe Foy. Analysts expect a sharp contest between Scott and Reichardt as both display power and pressure resilience.
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Foyt Plans Indy 500 Return After Crashes
A. J. Foyt of Houston says he will race in the next Indianapolis 500 despite burns from a Milwaukee practice crash and a Memorial Day pileup at Indianapolis. He hopes to return in August and intends to build three new cars this fall for the race. The veteran driver has won the Indy 500 twice.
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Hush Puppies Unveil New Comfort Shoes Collection
The new Hush Puppies line emphasizes comfort with steel shanks and soft-walking crepe soles. Available in Breathin Brushed Pigskin and glove-soft leather, shown Royal in smooth leather with other casual coordinated colors.
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