Lilly left off All-Coalfield squad defies local view
In a split stance with area coaches over the All Coalfield Conference team the writer questions Lilly’s exclusion after he earned all state honors. Lilly praised for form against Williamson and noted for outside shooting and post play, while others argue for broader selection reflecting West Virginia dominance. The piece also touches on boxing’s return and calls for stronger regulations and commissions to curb unsafe bouts.
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Beckley
Ron Lilly
Lilly
Williamson
Woodrow Wilson
Ron
Notre Dame
John Huarte
West Virginia
Maris and Boyer Face Court Over Nightclub Punch
Fort Lauderdale dispatch says Roger Maris and Cletis Boyer of the New York Yankees are charged with assault and battery after a male model alleged a lip injury requiring ten stitches. They are to appear in court on May 11 with bonds set at $200. Modzelewski says he was punched outside the bar after a tense exchange, with two witnesses.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
UPI
Roger Maris
New York Yankees
Maris
Cletis Boyer
Jerome A. Modzelewski
Boyer
Johnny Keane
Rajah
Modzelewski
Yankee
Kansas City Will Rely On Pitching Defense In 65
Kansas City Athletics under new manager Mel McGaha plan to win with defense and pitching after a power oriented last season. They added Landis Hershberger and moved fences at Municipal Stadium except right field to boost fielding and run prevention. Pitching remains a concern with few complete games and a rotation led by Moe Drabowsky and a cadre of journeymen.
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Kansas City
Bradenton
Fla
UPI
Kansas City Athletics
Mel McGaha
Jim Landis
Mike Hershberger
Athletics
McGaha
Municipal
Jim Gentile
Dick Green
Wayne Causey
Ed Charles
John Wyatt
Wes Stock
Rocky Colavito
Hershberger
Landis
Fred Talbot
White Sox
Cleveland
Indians
Colavito
Nelson Mathews
Mathews
Doc Edwards
Bill Bryan
Wyatt
Stock
Moe Drabowsky
Sanders Aims at Masters After Party Fast
Augusta reports Doug Sanders has quit partying and aims to win the Masters. The 32 year old, leading money winner this year, says he will throw the biggest party if he wins. Palmer and others see potential for a Sanders upset at Augusta National.
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Augusta
UPI
Doug Sanders
Augusta National
Sanders
Arnold Palmer
Gary Player
Sam Snead
Palmer
Pensacola
Doral
Tony Lema
Tony
Doug
Injuries May Upend Stanley Cup Semifinals Matchup
United Press International reports injuries and a change of venue could shift the Stanley Cup playoffs as the Detroit Red Wings lead Chicago 2-0 and Montreal 2-0 over Toronto. Hodge’s potential absence for Montreal heightens risk, while Detroit trades Jeffrey and Bergman for replacements as Chicago eyes a comeback potential.
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United Press International
Toronto
Chicago
Detroit Red Wings
National Hockey League
Chicago Black Hawks
Montreal Canadiens
Toronto Maple Leafs
Punch Imlach
Billy Reay
Imlach
Montreal
Charlie Hodge
Toe Blake
Hodge
Gump Worsley
Hawks
Detroit
Reay
Red Wings
Larry Jeffrey
Gary Bergman
Val Fonteyne
Pit Martin
Jeffrey
Bob Wall
Bergman
Phil Espo
Pierre Piote
Stargell Getting Back In Form
Wil lie Stargell works up to top form for Pirates with three hits and a two run homer as Pittsburgh beats Cincinnati 7 3 in Grapefruit League play Stargell leads with five homers while batting .403 Donn Clendenon hits a three run shot and Gene Freese adds a timely single as the Pirates push across in Fort Myers A next game features Don Schwall and Joe Gibbon vs the White Sox
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Sarasota, Fla
UPI
Willie Stargell
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates
Cincinnati
Fort Myers
Stargell
Donn Clendenon
Reds
Jim Maloney
Clendenon
Gene Freese
Gene Alley
Pirate
Freese
Andre Rodgers
Vernon Law
Don Schwall
Joe Gibbon
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Don Lock
Washington Senators
Baltimore Orises
Boston Red Sox
Bobby Guindon
Tony Horton
Pete Charton
Gerry Verendy
Toronto
Koufax Returns to Camp Amid Arm Arthritis Concerns
Sandy Koufax was cleared to rejoin the Dodgers after a four day absence for elbow exams. Dr. Robert Kerlan said swelling had reduced enough to resume workouts, but Koufax now faces an arthritic condition in his left elbow that could affect his pitching for years and may require extended rest.
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Vero Beach
Fla
UPI
Sandy Koufax
Los Angeles Dodgers
Koufax
Robert Kerlan
Los Angeles
Kerlan
Versalles Fined $300 For Loafing In Mets Loss
St Petersburg Florida UP I reported shortstop Zoilo Versalles of the Minnesota Twins must pay a $300 fine after a slow misplay on a ground ball allowed a New York Mets hit in the fourth inning of an 8 1 defeat. Manager Sam Mele cited lack of effort and benching Versalles for the remainder of the game.
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ST Petersburg
Fla
UPI
Zoilo Versalles
Minnesota Twins
Versalles
Sam Mele
New York Mets
Mele
Bill Bethea
Billy Martin
Milwaukee
Los Angeles Dodgers
Gene Oliver
Braves
Bob Sadowski
Dan Osinski
Claude Osteen
Dodger
Jim Brewer
Mel Stottlemyre
Bob Gibson
New York Yankees
St. Louis Cardinals
Fort Lauderdale
Yanks
Phil Linz
New York
Minnesota
Mets
Twins
Minny
Tom Parsons
Larry Bearworth
Chicago Farm Club Has Pitching Power
Chicago's farm club in Indianapolis boasted a standout pitching staff that could push three Indianapolis alums onto Chicago's major league roster. Bob Locker starred with a 3 hitless innings in a 2 0 win over Philadelphia, while other spring results featured Sadowski Osinski and Stottlemyre in solid showings. A lively slate of exhibitions continued with Banks Mays and others contributing to notable wins and roster moves.
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United Press International
Chicago White Sox
Indianapolis
Chicago
Chisox
al Lopez
Bruce Howard
Dave DeBusschere
National Basketball Association
Detroit Pistons
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Howard
DeBusschere
Locker
Lopez
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Sarasota
Johnny Buzhardt
Wes Covington
J. C. Martin
Dick Stuart
Ernie Banks
San Francisco
Willie Mays
Chicago Cubs
Giants
Jackie Warner
Los Angeles Angels
West scores 52 as Lakers topple Bullets in playoff opener
Los Angeles defeats Baltimore 118 to 115 behind Jerry West 52 points and Elgin Baylor out for the season. West Virginia guard Don Nelson shines on defense and Don Ohl leads Baltimore with 30 as the series moves to Baltimore for games Wednesday and Friday. Celtics prepare to face Philadelphia in Philadelphia with a chance to even the Eastern Division series.
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Lakers
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Schaus
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West Virginia
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Larusse
D Johnson
Wiley
Bellamy
Barnett
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Imhoff
LaRussa
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