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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1960

Page

8

Spectacular Wrestling Card At Juefield Auditorium Tonight

A whirlwind wrestling show headlines Juefield Auditorium with Paul De Galles versus Ace Freeman in a two out of three falls main event. Bowery Boy Jack Steele meets Blackjack Dillon in a blood feud, while Doug Adkins faces Lloyd Morris in a key 2 fall bout. The program starts at 8 15 p.m. with Zee Very Best promising a major national clash.

Juefield Auditorium Toots Mond Paul de Galles France Ace Freeman New York Charleston Bowery Jack Steele Gabe Blackjack LeVerne Vee United States Freeman Cap'n Ace Blackjack Dillion Bowery Jack Toots Doug Adkins Billy Buildog Cox Adkins Lloyd Morris Johnny Dempchuck

Pender Invited to English Match by Levine

Johnny Buckley manager of middleweight champion Paul Pender said Pender and he were invited to England for July 5 to meet the winner of Levine's bout. Levine extended the call and telephoned the invitation.

Boston Johnny Buckley Paul Pender New York Massachusetts Pender England Levine

Douglas Decisions Wallace In 12 Rounds

In Melbourne Australia Charley Douglas earned a 12 round decision over Australia’s Phil Wallace. New York scoring 143 percent helped push the bout. Fans loudly booed the referee’s decision believing Wallace led on points.

Douglas Wallace Melbourne Australia Charley Douglas New York Phil Wallace

Schaus West to Lead Benefit Game for WVU Alumnus

Fred Schaus and Jerry West will lead teams in a benefit basketball game in Clarksburg to aid Bob Clousson, WVU center 1967 59, recovering from a right eye injury. The event at Notre Dame High School Gym charges 1 admission with Clousson family free. players include WVU 1959 60 alumni and referees John Lemon and Paul Romano.

Clarksburg Fred Schaus Jerry West Mountaineer Bob Clousson Clousson West Virginia University Notre Dame High School Shawus George King Willie Akers Jim Warren Butch Goode WVU Clousson John Lemon Paul Romano

Jaycees Tennis Tournament Nears Start at Bluefield

Heavy rains delay but officials confirm Jaycees Tennis Tournament will begin today. Girls division starts at 9 am and junior boys at 11 am with listed entrants Patsy Purdue Lynn McCue Carolyn Bratton Vicky Ford Susie White Betsy Richardson Randy Carter Nick Pullano Clay Ford Billy McCue Jim Carter Billy Deitz Jackie Wickham Raymond Lester Doug Katz Thomas Lewis Bob Challin Bill Noell Ray E Ratcliff Chipper Richardson Tom Lilly Marchail Miller Ronnie Rudolph Lee Davis J W Overboy.

Jaycees Patsy Purdue Lynn McCue Carolyn Bratton Vicky Ford Susie White Betsy Richardson Randy Carter Nick Pullano Clay Ford Billy McCue Jim Carter Billy Deitz Jackie Wickham Raymond Lester Doug Katz Thomas Lewis Bob Chalfin Bill Noell Ray E. Ratcliff Chipper Richardson Tom Lilly Marchail Miller Ronnie Rudolph Lee Davis J. W. Overboy

Strike may force earlier golf tournament cancellation at Greenbrier

The West Virginia Amateur Golf Tournaments may be canceled as a strike at Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, halts events through July 4. Efforts to relocate are discussed with Lakeview Country Club, but no settlement schedule exists and a new course may not be ready until fall 1981.

White Sulphur Springs W Va West Virginia Greenbrier RK. J. Foley Huntington The West Virginia Golf Assn Lakeview Country Club Cheat Lake Morgantown H. Ward Christopher Lakeview Greendrier

Kubek stars as Yankees top Indians in opener

Tony Kubek drove in five runs with two homers and a single to lead the New York Yankees past the Cleveland Indians 10 6 in a game before 99 675 fans. John James earned the win in relief as the Yankees opened a four game series. Cleveland starter Perry lasted four innings in a rough night.

Cleveland AP Tony Kubek New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Yankees John James Yankee Johnny Knppstein Cleveland Jim Coates Indians Bobby Shantz James John Gabier Jim Perry Kubke Bobby Locke Klippatein John Briggs Wynn Hawkins Kubek Perry Hecto Lopez Mickey Mantle Roger Maris Kent Hadley Bubba Phillips YORK Cleveland Abr Ab Temple Lopes Piersek Mane Kuennet Marie Francona Vedhey Ib Howard Romano Roger Richson Phillipe Tb Coates Philichale eTonner Tihban Berra Tih c-Strock Phillips Briggs Hawkins New York Anais Cleveland Richardson Rover Romeno Kuenn Bower Rocherdson Hadles Coates Hadley Piersai St Fraccone Mantle

NFL Commissioner Criticizes AFL Signing College Talent

Philadelphia report notes NFL Commissioner Pete Rorelle decried the AFL signing undergraduates with remaining eligibility. He warned such moves set a dangerous precedent, citing Chargers signings like Jack Espinship and Ernie Wright and urging players consider education over pro pay.

Snead Palmer Lead US in Canada Cup Halfway Upset Irish

Sam Snead and Arnold Palmer sparked the United States to a three stroke halfway lead in Portmarnock Ireland as South Africa faltered and Ireland rose. Snead tied for individual lead with Flory Van Donck at 40 with Palmer a shot back. Gary Player struggled with a 75 after asthma improved. The Americans sit at 279 with Ireland 282 and South Africa 284 as play continues.

Portmarnock Ireland Sam Snead Arnold Palmer United States Snead Belgium Flory van Donck South Africa Argentina van Donck Palmer Gary Player Christy O'Connor Nagie O'Connor Norman Snead and

Finisterre Wins Bermuda Yacht Race For Third Straight Year

Finisterre owned by Carleton Mitchell won the Newport to Bermuda race on corrected time for the third year in a row. The yacht completed 635 nautical miles in 127 hours 3 minutes 54 seconds elapsed. handicap produced a final 102 hours 8 minutes 2 seconds.

Hamilton Bermuda Finisterre Annapolis Newport Carleton Mitchell

Pirates rebound with 4-1 win over Cubs in strong showing

Wilmer Mizell scattered seven hits and drove in two for Pittsburgh as they toppled Chicago 4 1. Mizell earned his fourth win with four strikeouts and two walks. Cubs fall to eighth straight defeat.

Pittsburgh Wilmer Vinegar Bend Mizell Pirates Chicago Cubs

Standings and Tonight Schedule for Regional Clubs

Standings show Bluefield 10 Salem 4 with Salem at Morrstown Pod and rain affecting Johnson City at Kingsport Pod. Tonight slate includes Wytheville at Bluefield, Kingsport at Johnson City, Morristown at Salem. Yesterday results note New York Cleveland Chicago 2 19 and others with several night games and pitcher hits.

Bluefield Salem Morrstown Johnson City Kingsport Wytheville Morristown New York Cleveland Chicago Boston Detroit Washington Baltimore Kansas City

Moore-Schoeppner World Light Heavy Title Bout Slated

Toronto promoters announced top seats at 25 dollars for the world light heavyweight title fight tentatively set for August in Varsity Stadium. Archie Moore will defend his crown against Eric Schoeppner of Germany in a bout built to attract international interest.

Toronto Varsity Stadium Archie Moore Eric Schoeppner Germany Unee Een Ae

Beaman Loses NCAA Golf Match in Colorado Springs

In the NCAA Golf Championships semifinals at the Broadmoor course two matches finish with Crawford of Houston taking Dean Berman of Maryland 1 up in 3 holes while Steve Smith of Stanford beats Gene Hansen of Minnesota 2 and 1. Crawford advances to face Smith in the title match Saturday after a second extra hole win in the week long event at a 7 033 yard par 71 course.

Colorado Springs Cole API Dick Crawford Houston Dean Berman Maryland Steve Smith Stanford Gene Hansen Minnesota Crawford Smith Broadmoor

Rain Delays Wimbledon as Only a Third of Matches Finish

Heavy rain halted play at Wimbledon delaying 73 matches over two days. In the men’s third round Earl Buchholz defeated Bob Mark 64 113 75 as play resumed after a two hour stoppage. In the women’s draw Lynne Hutchings fell to Miss Hantze 62 68 61 as Miss Hayden advanced to the quarter finals 64 66 over Rita Bentley.

Muntch Earl Butch Buchholz Lewis Bob Mark Miss Bueno Sac Paulo Misa Hantze Lynne Hutchings South Africa San Diego Miss Hutchings Albert Gaertner Jean Noel Grinds France Britain Ann Hayden Rita Bentley Miss Haydon

South Charleston Coach Receives Florida Offer

South Charleston basketball coach Jack Surcette, age 1, has been offered the head coaching job at Seabreeze High School in Daytona Beach Florida. If he accepts Kanawha County will have five vacancies including football and track roles at several schools.

Kanawha County South Charleston Charleston High Nitro High School

Gunderson Wins Women's Collegiate Golf Tourney

Jo Ann Gunderson of Kirkland Washington captured the 16th annual Women's Collegiate Golf Tournament at Stanford defeating Judy Eller, a Curtix Cup star, on the 18th hole. Eller was defending champ from Miami Old Hickory Tennessee.

Stanford Calif Do Anne Gunderson Kirkland Wash Judy Eller Mias Eller University of Miami Old Hickory Tenn Miss Gunderson Miss Eller Sacramento Calif

Our Lads Romp By 10 4 Score

Our Lads won 10 4 behind Ron Walp two run homer in the second and solid hitting led by Paul Benson and Walp four RBIs total. The Senators pressed late but could not convert with runners in scoring position as visiting hitters built an early lead and held on for the win.

Ron Walp Ahbow Senators Paut Benson Walp Jonoe Crewe Walker Tm & Magee Penge Goa

AFL to not sign college graduates, says Foss

Commissioner Joe Foss of the AFL announced that the league will not sign college undergraduates in the future. Two players already under contract, Ernie White of Ohio State with the Los Angeles Chargers and Jack Sherer of Miami with the New York Titans, will be allowed to play, as Foss noted.

Philadelphia Pete Rorelle National Football League Rorelle Los Angeles Chargers American Football League Dallas Joe Poss Ernie White

Frisco 49ers Sign 10 Year Stadium Pact

Frisco 49ers sign a 10 year stadium pact forcing the Raiders to seek a playing field elsewhere. The NFL clubs will use the stadium next fall amid a large regional stadium arrangement. The deal impacts Bay Area football at Rawlers Mitler and related venues.

Frisco 49Ers BAN Francisco San Francisco Ders National Football League Oakland Raiders Rawlers Mitler

Jones Edges Von Clay In Close One Round Light Fight

New York light welterweight Doug Anheaten earned a split decision over Von Clay of Philadelphia at St Nicholas Hall. Jones weighed 177 to 174 pounds for the bout in the National Boxing Association listings, achieving the narrow win.

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