Campbell Tutwiler to Lead U S Americas Cup Team
Campbell of Huntington West Virginia and Tutwiler of Indianapolis will head the U S team after Deane Beman withdrew. Invited playing members include Allen Eichelberger Gray Hopkins Morey, with Updegraff as replacement if needed. The Americas Cup features teams from the United States Canada and Mexico in a two day three-ball sixsome format. The U S has won all seven previous matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bill Campbell
Huntington
W. Va
Ed Tutwiler
Indianapolis
Deane Beman
Beman
U.S. Golf Association
Winnipeg
Canada
U.S
Donald C. Allen
Rochester
N.Y
David __ Eichelberger
Waco
Mexico
Swim Meet Set for July 22 23 at Princeton Pool
The 1965 AAU Junior Olympics will be held at Princeton City Pool July 22 and 23 with events starting at 6 PM each night. Entrants must register with the AAU and declare events by July 22. Contact Pete Harman or Gordon Todd to enter. Admission is 25 cents. Winners may compete in an invitational meet in late August or early September in Eastern Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton City
AAU
Princeton
Pete Harman
Bluefield
Gordon Todd
Tennessee
Snead Aims for Second Straight Seniors Golf Crown
New York AP reports 53-year-old Sam Snead will travel to England to challenge for a second consecutive world seniors title. He faces Charlie Ward in a 36 hole match at Formby Golf Club on July 4, seeking to join Paul Runyan as back to back winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snead
New York
Sam Snead
England
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Charlie Ward
Formby Golf Club
Lancashire
Syd Scott
Paul Runyan
U. S
Willie Goggin
Dick Metz
Herman Barron
Ralston Advances to Wimbledon Semifinals in Five-Set Win
Shaky Dennis Ralston of Bakersfield overcame two-set deficit to defeat Marty Riessen of Evanston 3-6 2-6 6-4 6-2 6-2 and reach the Wimbledon semifinals. Emerson Stolle and Drysdale also reach the last four as Americans enjoy a strong day in women’s play with Richey Moffitt Bricka Albert advancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaky Ralston
Riessen
Wimbledon
England
Shaky Dennis Ralston
Bakersfield
Calif
Emerson
Keith Diepraam
South Africa
Stolle
Rafael Osuna
Mexico
Drysdale
Nancy Richey
Dallas
Billie Jean Moffitt
Long Beach
Justina Bricka
St. Louis
Little Jane Albert
Pebble Beach
Julie Heldman
New York
Christine Truman
Britain
Miss Bricka
U.S
Virginia Wade
Miss Albert
Frankie Albert
Francoise Durr
France
Ralston
Western Open draws big names away from Chicago field
The Western Open in Chicago loses Palmer Nicklaus Player and others as stars skip the $11,000 first prize event to prep for the British Open and South Africa trip. Gary Player and Kel Nagel also absent, while Tony Lema Chi Chi Rodriguez headline a 135-player field chasing an $11,000 purse. Homero Blancas beckons as a notable rookie finalist contender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Lema
Britain
Rodriguez
Tom O'Shanter
Palmer
Ray Floyd
Dean Refram
Jim Ferriell
George Archer
Jack McGowan
Homero Blancas
Houston
Roger Ginsberg
Riverdale
N.Y
Bear sighting reports spark caution in Mercer County section
Local residents reported a six foot bear near Kellysville but conservation officer Dick Gilpin found no solid sightings. A track clue sparked debate about yearling size while Virginia Tech researchers discuss frog mating myths and the Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries opposes Senate Bill 1592 restricting firearms sales, citing potential harm to legitimate use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellysville
Mercer County
Dick Gilpin
Gilpin
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg
Rhea Moore
Tazewell
Tazewell County
Virginia Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries
Cubs Beat Astros 7 2 as Jackson Dominates at Wrigley
Larry Jackson pitched a six hitter to win his fifth of the season and Ron Santo and Don Landrum slugged two run homers as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Houston Astros 7 to 2 at Wrigley Field. Santo connected for his 16th homer and Landrum drove in two runs while Beckert and Kessinger contributed run-scoring hits. Roznovsky left on a stretcher after getting hit by a pitch but was reported conscious and sent for X rays as a precaution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Larry Jackson
Ron Santo
Don Landrum
Chicago Cubs
Houston Astros
Jackson
Dave Giusti
Cubs
Santo
Billy Williams
Landrum
Glenn Beckerton
Beckert
Vic Roznovsky
Don Kessinger
Roznovsky
Penny Coombs
Coombs
Doug Clemens
Morgan Bond
Homer Houston
Joe Morgan
Walt Bond
Astros
Wrigley Field
Lou Klein
Klein
Houston
Williams
Wynn
Clemens
Krug
Giusti
Giardello May Sign For Bout By July 6
Middleweight boxing champion Joey Giardello said he would likely sign for a title defense by July 6 after discussions with Madison Square Garden about a Dick Tiger match. He also mentioned a possible Philadelphia bout with Tiger or George Benton in the works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joey Giardello
New York State Athletic Commission
Madison Square Garden
Dick Tiger
Philadelphia
Tiger
George Benton
Law Rebounds To Eight Wins In Row For Pirates
Pittsburgh pitcher Vernon Law, 35, ends a rough stretch with eight straight victories after losing his first five starts. He cites no change in his pitching and notes support has helped turn around his poor earlier run. His recent run aligns with the Pirates scoring surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirate
Vernon Law
Pirates
The
Nicklaus Extends Lead in Golf Money List at St Paul Open
Jack Nicklaus earned 4050 dollars for fifth at the St Paul Open, boosting his overall PGA money to 68488. Tony Lema falls to second with 62317 after a 550 payout, while Bruce Devlin jumps to third with 55807 as Dan Sikes slips to fourth and others follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Beach Gardens
Fla
Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
Tony Lema
St. Paul
Bruce Devlin
Dan Sikes
Bruce Crampton
Doug Sanders
Gary Player
Johnny Pott
Julius Boros
Raymond Floyd
Mexican Outpoints New Zealand Champion in 12 Round Bout
Roberto Pena of Mexico decisively outpointed New Zealand middleweight champion Earl Nikora in a bruising 12 round bout in Auckland. Pena weighed 159 pounds and Nikora 159.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
New Zealand
Mexico
Roberto Pena
Earl Nikora
Pena
Nikora
WVU Honor Roll 14 Athletes Hit 3.0 Plus for 1964-65
West Virginia University names 14 varsity athletes across 10 sports with 3.0 or better Averages. Ted Semenik leads with 3.8 while Jim Harris 3.5 and Dean Bahrman George Hazlett Edsil Nedrow Arnold Abrons post 3.4 and 3.3 respectively. Other 3.2 to 3.1 marks list Dragovich Vassalotti Field Eaton Renner Sweeney Lake Kinder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
W. Va
Ted Semenik
West Virginia University
Semenik
Cairo
West Virginia
Jim Harris
Sutton
Dean Bahrman
Arlington
Commerce
George Hazlett
Wheeling
Edsil Nedrow
Albright
Arnold Abrons
Norfolk
Greg Dragovich
Keystone
Wayne Vassalotti
Claymont
Del
Bill Field
Charleston
Logan Golfer Leads In Jaycee Tourney
Logan's Barney Thompson shot 36 34 for a 70 to lead the 65-player field after the first half of the 36 hole West Virginia Jaycee Golf Tournament at Logan Country Club. Ronnie Noble Huntington and Gary MacLaughlin Wheeling followed with 72 and 73 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Barney Thompson
West Virginia
Jaycee
McLaughlin
Glenn Thompson
Logan Country Club
Thompson
Ronnie Noble
Huntington
Gary MacLaughlin
Wheeling
Claude Hobbs
Margon Shargis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beaman
Marty Riessen
Evanston
Roy Emerson
Australia
Richey
Moffitt
Miss Richey
Joyce Williams
Robin Lesh
Cliff Drysdale
Allen Fox
Los Angeles
London
Palmer, Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Ben Hogan
Byron Nelson
Walter Hagen
Gene Sarazen
Tommy Armour
Jim
Jim Dalton
Tom Dodd
Secretary of the Treasury
Commission
Moore
Giardello
Bland Street
Commercial Credit Plan, Incorporated of
North Street
Dragovich
WVU
Paul Eaton
Bayard
Ron Ren
Ner
Don Sweeney
New Eagle
Larry Lake
Cleveland
Chuck Kinder
Saint Albans
O.K
Tly
FORD
CHEVY
Plymouth
Studebaker
Ark
BUICK
OLDS
Chrysler
Packard
DE Soto
Pontiac
Ize
USGA
General Tire Service
Spruce Bluefield, W. VA
Wisler
ESSO
Jaeger
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!