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Middlesboro Daily News

Location

Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1967

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Middlesboro prep notes tease state track bid and banquet

Middlesboro set to field 15 to 20 high school qualifiers for the state meet as regional events wrap. Wreddie Roark, Gary Bingham, and others earned spots while divisions from AA to county meet action shape the field for the Lincoln Memorial University banquet with Clemson coach Frank Howard as keynote speaker. District playoff implications loom for local teams as rains delay schedules and Little League games begin across Harrogate and surrounding communities.

Middleaboro Lincoln Memorial University Clemson Frank Howard Howard Dean Bailey Eddie Icenhour L Club Harrogate Tennessee

Robinson Honored After World Series Victory

New York reports Frank Robinson received the Babe Ruth award at a pre game ceremony at Yankee Stadium as the outstanding player of the 66 World Series. The Orioles outfielder hit two homers and drove in three runs in the title series, which Baltimore swept Los Angeles in four straight games.

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Mantle hits 500th as Chisox take lead in AL race

Mickey Mantle despatched Stu Miller's changeup for his 500th homer in a 6-5 Yankee win over Baltimore. Chicago White Sox swept California, moved into first place, while Boston and Detroit traded blows. Other highlights include Clemens Peters' one hitter, Yastrzemski and Petrocelli homers, and a 23 extra-base hit day across the league. Mantle used a bat borrowed from Pepitone amid postgame jokes.

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McDaniels Signs With Western Kentucky University

Jim McDaniels, highly regarded high school star from Allen County, signed a grant‑in‑aid with Western Kentucky University. Coach Johnny Oldham hailed his potential, noting averages of 34.3 points and 24.7 rebounds per game across two varsity seasons, with a 55-7 team record and a 63-point single game high. McDaniels earned All-State honors twice and national All-America recognition during his senior year.

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Nolan Gets 1st Shutout In Big League Debut

Eight year old Gary Nolan blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 for his first major league shutout as the Reds swept a doubleheader. Pete Rose doubled in the first inning for the only run, with Nolan fending off a late threat from Tito Francona. Abernathy earned his 10th save in a 2-1 win in the opener.

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Mantle Tells Wife He Will Hit Big One on Mother's Day

Mickey Mantle predicted a big home run for his wife Merlyn before Mother’s Day as he became the sixth player to reach 300 career homers. The Yankees legend delivered a seventh‑inning shot against the Orioles, drawing a standing ovation from 18,872 at Yankee Stadium and earning honors planned for Tuesday vs Cleveland. Mantle, 35, joined Ruth Foxx Williams Mays Ott in the 500‑home‑run club milestone, and noted the hit came off Stu Miller. He also teased Ott’s place on the all‑time list as the crowd celebrated.

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Guy Strong Named New EKU Head Coach

Richmon d Ky UPI reports Guy Strong has been named head basketball coach at Eastern Kentucky University. The EKU alumnus came from Kentucky Wesleyan with a 70 30 record and a 1966 NCAA College Division title. He succeeds Jim Bailey who resigned May 4.

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Daily News Classifieds and Telegraph Rates Summary

The item lists publication rights and extensive mailing options for the Daily News and United Press International content. Rates are shown for in-town and out-of-town delivery, with annual and monthly prices for carriers and mail, covering Middlesboro Kentucky and surrounding Bell Knox Lee and Claiborne counties.

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Knudson Wins Greater New Orleans Open for $20000

George Knudson, the Winnipeg native, clinched the Greater New Orleans Open with a final round of two under par to finish at 277, one stroke ahead of Jack Nicklaus. The win earns Knudson $20,000, his biggest prize, and sets up plans for a Colonial Open and a five week rest. He had not won an American event since 1981 Fresno Open.

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