Rich Nye and Pat Killingsworth cut from Charlies roster
Mountaineer Speedway cancels 1971 USAC race due to schedule delays. Rich Nye, Charleston pitcher, is released to clear roster space for Larry Killingsworth’s return from military leave. Jose Martinez placed on disabled list. Dick Hendrix back from service. Charlies expect Pirates call-ups as they host Winnipeg series with Parkin humorist on hand.
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Rich Nye
Charleston
Larry Killingsworth
Jim Mills
Jose Martinez
Dick Hendrix
Charlies
Pittsburgh Pirates
Mills
Winnipeg
Max Parkin
Record crowds mark Rochester Charleston game at Watt Powell Park
Attendance records show 8,003 spectators at the Rochester versus Charleston game on June 12 the largest crowd ever at Watt Powell Park. Noted earlier totals include 7,498 on Aug. 26, 1961 and 7,369 on Aug. 5, 1958, with two-day totals for the 1961 Marlins reaching 14,015. Also 30 of 148 golfers in the State Amateur are teenagers with 14-year-old Billy Lickert as youngest.
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Watt Powell Park
Rochester
Charleston
Richmond
Charleston Marlins
Walpole Joe Morgan
Denver Bears
Bears
Senators
Marlins
Charlies
Greenbriers
Billy Lickert
Fred “the Fox” Burns
Journey
Huntington
Mexico World Series idea faces quality concerns
Baseball experts doubt a Mexico City two defeat elimination tourney in 1972 will draw fans due to perceived lower Mexican Triple A standards. The proposal would pair Coast League champions with Mexican champions, risking early exits and weak attendance.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Randy Francis
South Charleston High School
Randy
South Charleston Tam
Miami
Ohio
Redskins
Notre Dame
Georgia
Lee Trevino teases Open playoff aim with playful antics
The piece recalls Lee Trevino joking to stay loose before facing Jack Nicklaus in the 1971 Open playoff. It notes Trevino’s plan to play in a $200,000 U S Professional Match Play tourney at Pinehurst August 25–29. It also mentions Denzil Skinner awaiting Scope center completion and several West Virginia school figures praising past teams and players.
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Lee Trevino
Jack Nicklaus
Trevino
U. S
Pinehurst
N. C
Denzil Skinner
Charleston Civic Center
Norfolk
Scope
Skinner
Carl Flanagan
West Virginia
Romney
Leon McCoy
Winfield
Carl
Putnam
Billy Hammack
Atta
Ray Cordeiro
Charleston
George Kopace
Sunny
Frank Brousseau
Meckfessel Captures Closed Tourney Title
Linda Meckfessel top seed defeats Harry Moore in a two hour match to win the West Virginia women’s singles final at the Charleston Tennis Club. Steve Hatten beats Jim McJunkin 6-3 3-6 6-0 in another highlight as indoor play follows heavy rain and delays.
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Linda Meckfessel
Harry Moore
Seattle
Carroll
Kitten Stone
Steve Ginia
Hatten
Jim McJunkin
Charleston
Rich Meckfessel
Meckfessel
Mor
Harvey
Rich Meckfesing
Chuck Bibbee
Sel
Miss Stone
David Ryan
Fred Cooley
Bob
Bill Carroll
Guyan Valley Country
Two Women Enter State Golf Event At Parkersburg
The West Virginia Women’s Golf Tournament at Parkersburg Country Club has reached the 112 golfer quota. Journey director Mrs Dot tie Talbott of Charleston said extra entrants may join as substitutes until July 2 and will be placed on a hold list to replace dropouts.
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West Virginia
Parkersburg Country Club
Dottie Talbott
Charleston
Jenter
Cowens Charged After Bar Fight
Boston Celtics center Dave Cowens was fined 35 dollars after pleading no contest to assault and battery charges in Tallahassee. He told Judge Harry Mite Mitchell he might plead guilty for slugging Daniel Shaw near a bar frequented by Florida State students.
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Fla
Boston Celtics
Dave Cowens
Harry Mite Mitchell
Cowens
Florida State University
Daniel E. Shaw
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