Hundley Moves Toward CBS NBA Game Of The Week
Former West Virginia star and Converse rep Hot Rod Hundley is explored as a potential NBA Game Of The Week commentator. The piece notes his basketball jokes, media chatter, and the possibility of leaving Converse for CBS if a formal interview leads to a change.
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Rod
Hundley
Joe Garagiola
West Virginia University
Converse Rubber Co
United States
Hot Rod
Beano Cook
Pitt
CBS
Bob Cousy
Cousy
Handley
Converse
Hundley Leads Shady Spring Benefit Victory at Beav er
Hundley tops scorers with 29 points as NR good guys defeat Shady faculty 45 to 38 in a charity game. He sports Lakers practice uniform and delivers showmanship while noting six months since real basketball. Referee antics and playful mischief generate laughs as the night supports the Shady Scholarship Fund.
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Shady Spring Scholarship Fund
Beaver
Hundley
Shady
Lakers
Shady Scholarship Fund
Rod
Handley
Ley
al Harper
Hod Rod
Star Wednesday
Meadowlark Lemon
Anecdotes Seal Rod Hundley Commentary Job
Rod Hundley’s six year career gives him plenty of anecdotes that can draw chuckles. He recalls a school award moment and a Charleston tale about Bill Russell and three trophies. A Shady faculty memory, Barnett and Celtics laughs cap a long locker room lore stretch.
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Handley
Rod
Shady
Dewayne Wingler
Charleston
Bill Russell
New York
Beliveau Lifts Canadiens In Opener To Lead Stanley Cup Semis
Jean Beliveau scored the deciding goal with 2:12 left in the third period as Montreal beat Toronto 4-3 in the best of seven semifinal opener. Chicago defeated Detroit 2-1 after two early Hawks goals, with Goalie Hall and Crozier making key saves. The two series head into weekend games aired nationally, with Montreal Toronto in Montreal Saturday and Chicago Detroit Sunday's schedule shifted for TV.
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United Press International
Toronto Maple Leafs
Montreal Canadiens
Jean Beliveau
Beliveau
Montreal
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Chicago
Bobby Hull
Ken Wharram
Detroit Red Wings
Canada
Claude Provost
Terry Sawchuk
Leaf
Bob Baun
Provost
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Nets
Pirates
Nevey
Mustangs
Fayette County
Mount Hope
Fayetteville
Gill
Smith
Drake
Cricket
Gymnastic Champs To Be Chosen For U S Team
The AAU national championships in Bartlesville Oklahoma May 5 7 will determine the U S delegates for the 1966 world gymnastics championships. Twelve athletes will be named to train this summer, then six men and six women will be chosen to represent the United States in Dortmund Germany.
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UPI
Amateur Athletic Union
Bartlesville
Oklo
AAU
U.S
Dortmund
Germany
Shady Angler 2nd In Bass Division
Charles Savino of Shady Spring enters the fourth Raleigh Register Fishing Contest with a 3 lb 13 oz smallmouth, 20 inches long and 13 inch girth, weighing at Ray's Bait Shop. He trails leader Charles Treadway of Clear Creek who caught a 4 lb 7 oz bass last week at Prince.
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Shady Spring
Raleigh Register
Savino
Greenbrier River
Aoe
Charles Treadway
Clear Creek
Prince
Ray Skelton
Ray
Register
Fishing Leaders List from Clear Creek and Shady Spring
Charles Treadway of Clear Creek won first with a four pound seven ounce smallmouth bass and a 204 inch length. Charles Savino of Shady Spring took second with a three pound 13 ounce smallmouth and a 20 inch length. Trout, largemouth bass, crappie, and channel catfish categories listed without entries.
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Charles Treadway
Clear Creek
Charles Savino
Shady Spring
Maris Comeback Playoff of Year
United Press International polled 24 writers spotting Roger Maris as the likely 1966 comeback player of the year after a 1965 injury shortened season. Cepeda, O’Toole, Davis and others received votes reflecting ongoing hopes for top form and notable names across both leagues.
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New York
UPI
Roger Maris
United Press International
Roger
Detroit
Mickey Mantle
Yankees
Camilo Pascual
Minnesota
Baltimore
Moe Drabowsky
Wes Stock
Kansas City
Chicago
Juan Pizarro
Pickup Team Emerges as New ABC Threat in ROCHESTER
The Green Hornets from Gleason Company Rochester, first-time booster division team, posted 2730 to threaten for first place at Ridge Bowl Chicago within 35 pins. Abel Vicart led with 610, while Ange's Roman Room and Coca-Cola held regular division ties at 3034. Ernie Roche topped singles at 728 and John Wilcox led all events with 2004.
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N.Y
UPI
American Bowling Congress
Green Hornets
Gleason Company
Abel Vicart
Chicago
Ange
Roman Room
Batavia
Coca-Cola
Detroit
Ernie Roche
John Wilcox
Lawyer sues Liston over unpaid legal fees in Las Vegas
Washington tax attorney Francis X. McLaughlin filed suit against former heavyweight champion Sonny Liston in Las Vegas claiming Liston owes $21,372 in legal fees and expenses incurred from April 1964 through May 1965.
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SUES
Tag Scores Show Mixed Results In Bowl Night
Record summary from New River Supply in Joe Fazio & Co to Twilight Handicap lists wins and losses with Beckley Loan and Pinecrest Motel among top performers. High series honors go to Beckley Loan and Carl Perry with notable games by Jim Walters and Hilda Walters. Outstanding bowlers include Nordstorm, Walters, Houchins, and Perry in multiple series.
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New River Supply
Joe Fazio & Co
Raleigh Co
Mary Carter
Pinecrest
Beckley Loan
Eppy’s
Beckley
Jim Walters
Frances Riffe
Hilda Walters
Iff Nordstorm
Joe Houchins
Cecil Johnston
Twilight
Cole’s Cabinet
Gunter’s Electric
Phipps Insurance
West Virginia
Wyatt's Market
Al’s
Carl Perry
Wyatt’s Market
Ind
Ad Barker
Larry Trump
William Coughlin
Wes Walker
Pete Graham
Harold Mann
Jake Wetzel
Ernie Allenbaugh
Merritt Clay
West Virginia Aims for Seventh Victory at North Carolina State
WVU seeks its seventh win with undefeated record as Jerry Meadows takes the mound against NC State after a 4-0 win over Navy at Loyola Maryland. Vaughn Kovach spun a shutout with 12 strikeouts, Jim Clay drove in two runs, and Walt Lismon hit a decisive triple with a Navy error accounting for two ninth inning runs.
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N.C
West Virginia
North Carolina State
Navy
Loyola
Jerry Meadows
Mountaineers
Vaughn Kovach
WVU
Jim Clay
Midshipmen
Walt Lismon
Paul Bacon
Pitt Coach Names Six Dual-Role "Supermen" for 1966 Team
Pitt Panthers coach Dave Hart nominated six players to double at offense and defense for the 1966 season. Greg Keller of Cleveland will be offensive left tackle and defensive left end. Dyer of Doylestown, Pa., will be tailback and cornerback. Joe Curtin of Brentwood will be wingback and safety. Tom Mitrakos of Penn Hills will be linebacker and center. Ed Whittaker of Mineral Ridge will play left tackle and left end. Art Alois of Pottsville will handle offensive right guard and defensive right end. Spring drills were postponed due to weather and set to resume April 16.
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UPI
Dave Hart
Pitt Panthers
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Cleveland
Dyer
Doylestown
Joe Curtin
Brentwood
Hart
Tom Mitrakos
Penn Hills
Ed Whittaker
Mineral Ridge
Ohio
Art Alois
Pottsville
World Series Opens With Office Pool Slogan
As the World Series kicks off, the office rallying cry becomes Everybody into the pool. Employees eye the game with lighthearted bets and collective excitement surrounding the championship.
Greer Lifts 76ers Past Celtics To Trim Series
Philadelphia guard Hal Greer scored 19 points including late baskets to lead the 76ers to a 111-106 win over Boston, cutting the Eastern Division finals series deficit to 2-1 as Wilt Chamberlain added 31 points and 27 rebounds. Wally Jones sealed the victory with late free throws. Boston’s rally fell short after a 24-point second-period lead.
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United Press International
Hal Greer
Boston Celtics
Philadelphia Guard
National Basketball Association
Greer
76Ers
Boston
Philadelphia
Celtics
Wally Jones
Wilt Chamberlain
Bill Russell
Havi'k
Jackson
Sanders
Walker
Russell
K Jones
Jones
W.jones
Naulls
Bianchi
Nelson
Gambee
Ward
Shear
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Indians Trade Terry To A's In Major Swap
Kansas City Athletics prepared to finalize a deal four days before the season, acquiring Ralph Terry from the Indians in exchange for pitcher John O'Donoghue and $25,000. Terry had held out for about $38,000, seeking restoration of a $7,000 cut from 1964, while his record stood at 11-6 with a 3.69 ERA.
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UPI
Kansas City Athletics
Ralph Terry
John O’donoghue
Cleveland
Terry
O'Donoghue
Indians
Los Angeles
Tucson
Ariz
Tribe
New York Yankees
Gabe Paul
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