Park Central Beaver merger sparks local sports debate
City fans discuss possible fall consolidation of Park Central and Beaver high schools. Concerns focus on Park Central remaining an all Negro school, coach Elhaniel Willis could move to Beaver, and whether consolidation would boost or end Park Central’s competitive role in Class AA West Virginia.
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King Ties Harper For Lead In Virginia Open
Claude King, a 35 year old Norfolk pro, shot 69 to join Chan dler Harper at 139 after 36 holes of the Virginia PGA Open at Fredericksburg Country Club. Harper had a 71. four players tied at 140, including Glynn Perkins Jim Hiskey Tom Strange and Bobby Mitchell.
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Virginia Beach
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Danville
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Herb Hooper
Richmond
Mike Felker
Newport News
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Toronto
Palmer Fails To Make Cut At Canadian Open
Bruce Devlin shot a two under par 68 for 135 to lead at midway point of the Canadian Open while Arnold Palmer failed to make the cut after a second round 73 for 149. Ken Still and Bob Charles are tied for second at 138, with others like Mac McLendon, Don Bies and Bruce Crampton at 139.
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George Knudson
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Julius Boros
Favorites Win In Net Tourney
In the Central Virginia Invitational Tennis Tournament Lynchburg AP four seeds advanced to the quarterfinals. Allen Morris defeated Bill Tontz 6-3 6-2 while Tontz previously beat John Berkley in a 4 hour match. Shlosser and Sylvia were upset early. Drilling and Heald, Delgado and Kit also reached the quarters as Makarenko Shaffer and Eikenberry joined. Morris faces Shaffer while Eikenberry meets Drilling in Saturday’s pairings.
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North Carolina
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Richmond
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Bill Tontz
Baltimore
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Norfolk
Bobby Heald
Bobby Delgado
California
Fred Drilling
Washington
Walter Kit
Bethesda
Schlosser
Eddie Phillips
Nik Makarenko
John Shaffer
University of Maryland
Bengals Sign Kicker Dale Livingston From WMU
The Cincinnati Bengals announced they have signed kicking specialist Dale Livingston their third round draft choice from Western Michigan.
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Post Leads PGA Championship at halfway mark
Sandra Post, 20, Oakville Ontario, posted 36 holes 147 to take a one stroke lead over Kathy Whitworth and Gerda Whalen at Sutton Massachusetts. Mickey Wright, four time winner, faded with 76 after 37, while Whitworth and Whalen forged a tie with 149.
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Bulls Sign Newmark from Columbia in 3-Year Deal
The Chicago Bulls announce the signing of seven foot center Dave Newmark from Columbia to a three year contract. He averaged 17.8 points per game last season.
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Columbia
Gibson Sets Pace In ERA As Drysdale Close Behind
AP report notes Bob Gibson leading NL in ERA at 1.29 after a 1.21 season pace, with Don Drysdale near second at 1.29. Juan Marichal tops wins with 13. Gibsons shuts streaks include a 1-0 win over the Cubs and 38 scoreless innings. Drysdale owns a 582 3/3 inning scoreless stretch and six straight shutouts as MLB pace-setters converge on 1968 pitching honors.
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Chicago Cubs
Executive Council To Meet Expansion Plans Discussed
In New York the major league executive council will meet June 26 at baseball Commissioner William D. Eckers office. Expansion to 12 teams per league is likely to be discussed though no decisions are expected. Members include Warren Giles Joe Cronin Walter OMalley and Gabe Paul.
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Charles Paces Mets To 0-1 Nod Over Dodgers
Ed Charles drove in three runs as the New York Mets defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1. He extended a nine game hitting streak with a two run double in the third and a run scoring single in the eighth. Dick Selma earned the win with six solid innings and Al Jackson pitched in relief. Charles homered earlier in the third, helping New York cash Claude Osteen in the eighth via two singles and an error. Cleon Jones and Phil Linz also contributed with key hits.
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Cappelletti Signs Patriotic Pact With Patriots
Gino Cappelletti returned his contract to the Boston Patriots on Friday and aims for 1000 AFL points this fall. The nine season veteran, AFL all time scoring leader, needs 51 points to reach the milestone and would join Lou Groza as the only players to hit 1000 in a single pro league. Cappelletti has led the AFL in scoring five times.
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Okker Upsets Laver in Open London Grass Courts
Tom Okker, Dutch amateur, defeated Rod Laver 6-4 6-4 at Queen's Club to shed the pro dominance in the open London Grass Courts championship. Laver earned 120 dollars as a losing semifinalist while Okker advances to Saturday's final against Davis Cup teammate Clark Graebner.
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