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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1968

Page

15

Bowen Moves Stroke Ahead Of Fletcher In State Elks

Fairmont State College coaches Harold Duvall and W R Wilson credit a Hillsdale weight lifting and year-round conditioning program for transforming Fairmont athletics The adoption of Hillsdale methods boosted speed agility and quickness and helped the Falcons overcome a devastating prior loss to Hillsdale Michigan in football and build a championship program

Bowen Fletcher Elks Associated Press Fairmont State College West Virginia Falcons Hillsdale Mich College Hillsdale Harold ‘Deacon’ Duvall W. R. ‘Squib Wilson Fairmont

Notable NAIA athletes earn titles across multiple sports

Duvall praises hard work and dedication as essential to conditioning programs. He notes that weight lifting requires steady effort, contrasting it with the excitement of a crowd. The piece highlights achievements in football, basketball, baseball, wrestling, and track.

Duvall

West Virginia Golf Open Set For July Weekend

The 49th annual West Virginia Golf Association tournament runs July 4 to 7 at White Sulphur Springs with 18 hole stroke play on July 4, 72 hole championship flight for top 32, and 72 hole championship rounds through Aug. 2 for the women’s event at Clarksburg Country Club.

White Sulphur Springs Billy Campbell L. W. Garnes, Jr A. J. Gray Jr Gray Ed Tutwiler Jim Ward Campbell West Virginia Clarksburg Country Club Wheeling Sally Carroll Miss Carroll W. Va Sally West Fork River Clarksburg Greenbrier

Fairmont Coaches Emphasize Hard Work and Pride in Program

Wilson and Duvall praise Fairmont athletes and the value of hard work, loyalty, and high academic standards. Retton cites 125 25 basketball record as proof of success, while the football team finished 11 0 and a national title run. Duvall stresses broader good kids and pride as program goals.

Retto Fairmont Falcons Duvall West Virginia Eastern Washington State College

Pirates Clubber Astros By 13-2 Victory

Pittsburgh powered past Houston 13-2 as rookie Fred Patek hit his first major league home run driving in four. Patek’s three run blast in the fourth followed by Jerry May’s season starter gave the Pirates a 5-1 lead in a 17 hit attack.

Pittsburgh Fred Patek Pittsburgh Pirates Houston Astros Patek Houston Jerry May Pirates

Bowen Leads Elks Golf Tour After Second Round

Ken ny Bowen of Charleston shot 74 in the second round to hold a one stroke lead at the West Virginia Elks Golf Tournament in Hinton. Arman Fletcher of Roanoke, defending champion, fired a 78 after a 69 Friday, two strokes back. Earl Hayes, Hinton, stands three behind with 148. Darrel Mann, Hinton, 73-76-149.

Hinton W.va Kenny Bowen Marshall University Charleston West Virginia Elks Arman Fletcher Roanoke Fletcher Earl Hayes Darrel Mann Arman Kenny Bowen Letcher Darrel Earl Hayes Gene Watkins Bluefield Springs Arch Knighton Ve Ulaki Charlie Hicks Princeton Tucker Bowen Tom Hayes Lewisburg

Stover Considered For Stonewall Post

Charleston Daily Mail reports Mul llens High School basketball coach Don Stover will be considered for the Stonewall Jackson head coach job in Charleston. Stonewall coach John Pisapia resigned last month to become vice principal at South Charleston High School.

Charleston Don Stover Mullens High School Stonewall Jackson Charleston Daily Mail Stonewall John Pisapia South Charleston High School

YANCEY Continues Strong At Open With 214 Total

The article notes Yancey posting a 71 to reach 214 for the Open, tied with New Zealander Bob Charles who shot 72. Also in the group are Al Geiberger at 68 Dave Stockton 69 and Jerry Pittman 74 among the leaders.

Bob Charles al Geiberger Nichols Dave Stockton Jerry Pittman Locust Valley N.Y Bert Yancey Trevino Cerenvecenenes Charles Coody Jack Nicklaus Julius Boros Bobby Nichols Davdl Stockton Erry Pittman Arene Bob Charles Teeter Eeee Billy Casper Seeee al Geiberger Wee Dan Sikes Wee Bruce Devlin Nis Seeeeeeevee Bob Erickson Eeeene Seeeee Gary Player Sane Org Neeee Dave Hill Billy Farrell Larry Ziegler Dave Marr Gay Brewer Don January al Balding Tom Welskopf Terry Dill Sam Snead Doug Sanders Benson McLendon Seer Eae Serene John Spray Ar One Bob Lunn Miller Barber Hugh Royer Aeeeee Ane Monty Kaser See Eee de Vicenzo Pat Schwabopheses Gibby Gilbert Or Homero Blancas Veeee Bob Stone Billy Maxwell Seteeeee Johny Pottoo Paul Harney Seeeesees aJack Lewis Wee aJames Simons Gardiner Dickinson

60 000 Are Expected For Carolina 500 Race Today

The Carolina 500 at North Carolina Motor Speedway is set for 1 p.m. with an anticipated sellout of 60 000. The front row features Ford duo Lee Roy Yarbrough and David Pearson, while Richard Petty and Paul Goldsmith race from the second row in a tight qualifying field. Both Petty and Goldsmith have prior 500 mile wins at this track.

Carolina Bloys Britt Associated Press Rockingham, N. C North Carolina Motor Speedway Ford Chrysler Dodge Lee Roy Yarbrough David Pearson Yarbrough Pearson Richard Petty Paul Goldsmith Munster Ind Petty Plymouth Goldsmith

British Women Capture Wightman Cup at Wimbledon

Britain's Christine Truman Jones and Nell Truman won the decisive doubles to reclaim the Wightman Cup from the United States 4-3. They defeated Kathy Harter and Stephanie DeFina 6-3 2-6 6-3 on center court, sealing a dramatic series win. Virginia Wade had earlier secured Britain’s Friday wins, while Nancy Richey fell to Wade in a key match.

Wimbledon England Britain Christine Truman Jones Nell Truman United States U.S Kathy Harter Seal Beach Calif Stephanie DeFina Hollywood Fla Mrs. Jones Althea Gibson Shirley Bloomer Shirley Virginia Wade Nancey Richey San Angelo Tex Miss Wade Peaches Bartkowicz Hamtramck Mary Ann Eisel St. Louis

Roosevelt Raceway largest one night betting total

Roosevelt Raceway posted its biggest single night wagering total of 2 857 802 dollars on December 7 1963 the final night of the meeting.

Roosevelt Raceway

Red Sox crush Indians as Yastrzemski and Petrocelli homer

Boston bats explode for nine runs to defeat Cleveland 9-3. Carl Yastrzemski belts his 11th homer after a walk, Rico Petrocelli hits a two run shot as Stan Williams is chased in the sixth. Ken Harrelson and Mike Andrews contribute key singles and Ray Culp earns the win.

Cleveland Carl Yastrzemski Rico Petrocelli Boston Red Sox Indians Yastrzemski Joe Lahoud Petrocelli Ken Harrelson Stan Williams Mike Andrews Ray Culp Joe Foy Hal Kurtz Culp

Bob Rice Leads In Sportsman's Amateur Invitational

CLARKSBURG AP Bob Rice shot two over par 74 Saturday at Bel Meadow Country Club to take the first round lead in the first annual Sportsman Amateur Invitational Golf Tournament. He is followed by Steve Hague of Parkersburg and Frank Giaquinta of Clarksburg tied for second at 75. About 109 golfers entered the 36 hole event with a $15 entry fee, competing in six flights for $400 in merchandise and trophies for the top finishers.

Clarksburg Bob Rice Bel Meadow Country Club Rice Steve Hague Parkersburg Frank Giaquinta

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