Rockets to Start Training as Roster Solidifies
Charles Town Rockets coach Perry Moss nears opening practice with plans to trim from about 70 players to 40 45 by mid July. Ron Miller weighs three pay options while Bonhams sponsor daily workouts at Sissonville farm beginning June 15. Exhibition and regular season games set across Parkersburg Charleston Bluefield and more ahead of Providence Rhode Island opener.
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Open golf trials and league expansion dominate sports news
Sectional qualifying for the 65th Open begins with standout players like Snead Middlecoff Bolt and Burke in contention for 18 berths at nine sites including Cleveland and Detroit. Exemptions include Nicklaus Palmer and Littler as 119 opens are fought for at St. Louis. Also AFL votes to add two new teams in 1966 with expansion plans and no presentations at the meeting.
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AFL to add two teams for 1966 season
The AFL votes to expand with two new clubs for 1966, with Philadelphia and Atlanta among possible additions and cities like Chicago New Orleans Miami Detroit Cleveland and Los Angeles in consideration. NFL commissioner Rozelle plans Atlanta talks amid expansion rumors and stadium discussions.
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Rockets sign 230 pound strongman Roger Ellis from East Central State
Roger W. Ellis a 230 pound 22 year old strongman from East Central State College Ada Oklahoma aims for a spot on the Charleston Rockets ward wall this season. He plays guard on offense and defense and also lineback er and end. Ellis previously lettered at Tulsa University and Kilgore Junior College where he earned All Greater Dallas and All Texas Junior College honors and was Oklahoma State weightlifting champion. He can press 295 pounds and runs 100 yards in 11.1 seconds. He majored in physical science and English.
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Arizona State Wins 50th With 2-1 Title Bid Victory
Arizona State tops Ohio State 2-1 in Omaha as Rick Monday delivers a bunt single and sacrifice fly. The Sun Devils improve to 50th win of the season, with Sal Bando and John Itzik’s efforts highlighting a 16 hit, 22 base game against Lafayette in the NCAA first round.
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Chuvalo Knocks Out Opponent in Boxing Note
The report notes Canadian heavyweight Chuvalo scoring a first round knockout while teammates and other boxing results are listed. It mentions Bob Fry and Sonnymore Arlin in a melee with Florida State and Texas participants and references various college game highlights and box scores.
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Campbell Loses Bid in British Amateur Clash
Campbell succumbs in first round at Porthcawl as Langridge funds a 19th hole defeat to deny Campbell a double crown. Lunt defeats Newbold Cooper for a British Amateur spotlight, with Langridgeye securing a late win as Campbell blows a two-up lead.
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