Talbott Coaches WV State Football Amid Debate Over Race
West Virginia State College supporters back Paul Talbott, praising his hiring as football coach despite criticisms about his inexperience and the racial attitudes around the program. Alumni plan to support the team as they aim to restore the program to its former level while acknowledging the challenges of funding and recruiting.
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Reds Stem Colts Sweep Briefly Near NL Lead
Cincinnati Reds swept the Philadelphia Colts to pull within one game of the NL lead. Johnny Edwards drilled a three run homer in the opener while Bob Purkey pitched a four hitter for the second win. Vada Pinson Jess Gonder and Bob Skinner homered in the frame as Cincinnati boosted its win streak to seven and the Colts’ skid to eight with a score of 4 0 and 6 1. Carl Warwick's double and Howie Goss single finally drove in a run for the Colts in the second game, their first in 40 innings.
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Moores win multiple titles at Kanawha River water ski meet
The Sam Moore Jr. family from Charleston swept the Centennial water ski championships on the Kanawha River. Papa Moore won the senior men's slalom, David took the junior boys slalom, Judy claimed the girls slalom, and Gregg McCracken of Milton won a trick skiing event.
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Boros Captures Open Title in Dramatic Brooks Line
Julius Boros, stoic and determined, edged Arnold Palmer and Jack Cupit in a tense 18 hole playoff at Brookline to win the 1960 U.S. Open. The 43-year-old from North Carolina overcame illness and a shaky start to card two late birdies and seize the championship, his second Open win after Dallas in 1952. Cupit shot 73 while Palmer fought to stay in contention as Boros dominated the stretch with precision wedge play.
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Boros Makes Open History and Celebrates Longevity
In Brookline Massachusetts Julius Boros, aged 40, becomes the oldest player to finish runner up in the National Open after a playoff with Jacky Cupit and Arnold Palmer. Boros claimed $16,000 for second as Palmer won with strong play in the brutal wind.
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Foyt Wins Langhorne National Championship Three Divisions
A. J. Foyt of Houston captured the 100-mile Langhorne national championship for Indianapolis cars, the first Langhorne driver to win three national championships, and the first to win in three divisions. He had prior wins in the 50-mile sprint and a 150-mile late model race, with a dramatic recovery shot noted in a separate golf reference.
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Palmer Fights Through Pain In Open Playoff Drift
Arnold Palmer, exhausted and suffering cramps, battled through the second playoff round of the U S Open, finishing with a 76 as Julius Boros won with 70. Palmer grimaced at a wrist injury and left for care after the ceremony, while Cupit placed second with 73.
Colt Leader King's Triumph and Sid's Rout in Saturday Play
Colt Leader King's blanked Quality Market 3-0 while Sid's overwhelmed the Optimists 16-5 on Saturday. Sam Carr delivered a bases loaded homer and Mike Parsons went 5-for-5 with two triples as Sid's offense exploded. Crews and Sons contributed to the buildup in this local league doubleheader.
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Bowling Proprietors Women's State Team Tournament Ends
The Kanawha City team won $500 first prize in the Bowling Proprietors Women's State Team Tournament at Venture Lanes, finishing with 3 056 pins. Other placers included Coffey's of Charleston and Majorettes of Parkersburg among 65 teams, with total prize money near $2,937.50.
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Oxley Wins Big Feature at West Virginia Speedway
Harold Oxley claimed the lap feature Sunday at the West Virginia Speedway in Tornado. Skeeter Ball won two heats, with Ball placing second and Ray Bryan third in the feature. Next Sunday will add go kart and midget racing to the stock car lineup. First heat results list Skeeter Ball, Harold Oxley, Dunlar Hodges. Second heat: Skeeter Ball, Bill Midkiff, Bobby Smith. Third heat: Clea McCalisters, John Rite. Australian pursuit: Ray Bryan, Harald Oxley, Skeeter Ball.
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