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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1963
Page
9
The Washington Senators, finishing last in the American League, will hold the first selection in the upcoming player draft in San Diego California. News reports note the draft position follows their league ranking and signals team strategy decisions for the season.
A tug of war over realignment pits the International League against the majors over travel subsidies as the 62nd minor league convention looms. Phil Piton is set to become NACBL president. The 1967 draft offers $25,000 to $38,000 per player with bonuses for top prospects and notable names such as Herb Score and Frank Torre listed among eligibles.
The Lakers, led by Jerry West and Elgin Baylor, overwhelmed the Cincinnati Royals as Oscar Robertson set a free throw record. Cincinnati’s five-game win streak ended in a high-scoring Los Angeles win, with Embry’s 39 the Royals’ highlight while LA pulled away late.
Philadelphia beat Detroit 93 81 in a National Basketball Association game. Cier scored 42 points for Philadelphia as they extended their win streak to eleven. Detroit struggled to keep pace with the visitors led by Cier and the bench scoring.
Ted Meier and others report Kentucky Wildcats rally to beat Furman 67-65 in Lexington as Ricky Ray delivers late heroics. The opening night for college hoops features strong showings from Duke and Ohio State, with Pitt, Cincinnati, and Michigan State also posting wins in a busy AP poll weekend.
McDonald ousted as Tennessee Vols coach amid reshuffles after Pancho Gonzales influence and a defensive shakeup. The AFL draft, Liberty Bowl timing, and NFL player moves frame a busy weekend of football and baseball news with discipline actions and leadership changes noted.
The LE B boosters plan to formalize efforts to upgrade the Pioneers field lighting and grid facilities to triple-A standards at Fast Bank High School. An organizational session is set for 7 20 p.m. Dec 11 at the high school. Emory Hanna says the plan has support from Principal Ralph B Hixembaugh and Coach Roy Williams, whose Pioneer teams have a strong winning tradition.
Readable fragments show teams Los Angeles and Philadelphia and New York in a late Saturday pro basketball context. Player names include Beary Brdges LaRue Kerr Welker Warley and Shater with scattered team totals and bets. The snippet hints at cross town matchups and partial box score lines from a game night.
Dr LB Thompson of Oak and Coach Nelson Bragg of Oak invite Fayette County coaches and principals to a hotel meeting in Gauley Bridge. Agenda includes athletic injuries and coaching practices. Mill will take notes on injuries observed. Attendance urged for all area coaches.
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