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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1966

Page

7

Local Roundup Hereford Outruns Backus in 5000M

Hereford, a St. Albans youth in the Air Force, won the 5000 meters at Institute with 16:42. Backus finished second in 16:55 while Lance Pledger from Davis & Elkins College took third. Harris of State and Harless of West Virginia University also competed as plans form to create a Kanawha Valley Track Club.

Eddie Hereford St. Albans Air Force Institute Charleston High Stanley Backus Hereford Backus Mike Beckelheimer Follawsbee Mike Lance Pledger Davis & Elkins College Harold Harris University of Chicago Track Club Michael Crowder West Virginia State Rufhning Jerry Harless West Virginia University Harris State Kanawha Valley Track and Field Club Harless

Battered Boxer Tony Doyle Wins KO in Montana

Tenth ranked heavyweight Tony Doyle of Salt Lake City defeated Tommy Burns of Ireland by a first round technical knockout in Hamilton Montana. Burns quit the ring after absorbing heavy body punches and being knocked from the ring. The Montana Athletic Commission ordered Burns's purse withheld.

Hamilton Mont Tony ‘Doyle Salt Lake City Tommy Burns Ireland Montana Athletic Commission Troy Evans Dave Blatter Burns Belfast Doyle

Hamlin Softball Tournament Draws Ten Teams

Hamlin clubs sponsor a slow-pitch softball tourney with ten teams entered and six spots still open. June 9 to 12 at Hamlin Lions Club field features ASA sanctioned games at Charleston Speedway. Proceeds fund a scoreboard for the Hamlin track. entries fee 15 dollars with prizes including trophies for top teams.

Hamlin Hamlin Eee Club Monnveyle Charlie Clay Charleston Hamlin Lions Club ASA Indivi Acqual Honda Mountain State Chase B. R. Houston Charles Elkins Philip Bartram Procterville

Lions Rampage In Eastern Pony League Action

Kanawha City's IK.C. Lions surge with strong pitching and power as they chase a sixth straight win. They blasted three home runs and 13 extra-base hits while defeating Delmar Studio 6 0 at Watt Powell Park.

Kanawha City Lions Delmar Watt’ ‘Powell Park Reay Wigh Hewitt Gelmar Wright C._ Lions Trices M. Meeks Trinie L. Robisons C. Martin L. Phillips

Foyt Burned In Warmup For Hex Mays Race

A. J. Foyt, 31, of Houston, in fair condition after a crash at State Fair Park left him with burns to hands and arms. He described crawling from a burning Lotus Ford after a wheel suspension failed as flames lapped the cockpit, saying he chose escape or “just fry” and endured severe pain to exit.

Milwaukee Wis A.J. Foyt West Allis Memorial Hospital Foyt Houston Tex State Fair Park James Clark Indianapolis

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