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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1963

Page

9

Mayes two run homer seals Braves win over Mets

Milwaukee outfielder Lee Maye hit a two run homer off Tracy Stallard in the eighth inning as the Braves rallied to defeat the Mets 4 3. Stallard who had been two outs from a win allowed Maye’s drive after Ed Kranepool tied the game with a sacrifice fly in the eighth. The Mets suffer their sixth straight defeat, while Milwaukee moves to four wins and two losses in the young season.

Tim Moriarty UPI Tracy Stallard Roger Maris Gopher Lee Maye Milwaukee Braves Stallard New York Mets Maye Milwaukee Braves Mets Red Sox al Jackson Ed Kranepool Eddie Mathews Joe Torre Mack Jones

Soggy gloves blamed for ring deaths by promoter

Promoter Al Bolan argues soggy boxing gloves caused recent pro ring deaths and calls for gloves to be changed every five rounds after each bout. He cites fatalities of Benny Paret and Davey Moore and notes public interest remains high. Bolan says outlawing boxing is unlikely, and lists June return of Liston versus Patterson as possible.

Jack Cuddy UPI New York al Bolan Sonny Liston Floyd Patterson Championship Sports, Inc Benny Kid) Paret Davey Moore Patterson Cassius Clay United States Indianapolis Liston Miami Beach Lowry Air Force Base Denver Colo Sonny Highland Mills N.Y Bolan Chicago Floyd

WVU Announces 63 64 Basketball Schedule Highlights

West Virginia University reveals the 1963 64 basketball schedule with a dozen home games and a notable Centen nial Classic on December 6 7 featuring Duke Ohio State and St John s. Athletic director Robert N Brown released details of new faces.

Morgantown Duke Ohio State St. John’s West Virginia University Robert N. Brown Brown West Virginia Illinois Michigan New York U Pitt Yale Southern Calfornia UCLA Maryland Syracuse Mountaineer Terps Mountaineers William & Mary W.V.U Penn State Charleston VMI Civic Center Davidson Furman Citadel Los Angeles Southern California George Washington Virginia Tech Richmond

New Mexico trapper reports wild month with 38 captured

A New Mexico Game and Fish trapper details a busy month catching 30 coyotes and five bobcats, plus two male lions a gray fox and two wild dogs. One coyote wore a pet collar and two bobcats were saved for rabies testing. The report notes coyote activity remains high and lions are widespread.

Santa Fe, N. M NEA New Mexico New West

Nicklaus Tops 1963 money list after Greensboro miss

In Dunedin Florida UPI reports golfer Jack Nicklaus remains leading money winner for 1963 with 36715 despite skipping the Greensboro Open last weekend. Doug Sanders climbs to 10th with 11300 after winning Greensboro first prize of 5500.

Nicklaus Dunedin Fla UPI Jack Nicklaus Doug Sanders Greensboro

Pa Governor Delays Boxing Ban After Carbondale Ring Death

Governor Scranton postponed action on boxing in Pennsylvania following a state Athletic Commission report that Francisco Velasquez died in an amateur bout in Carbondale from an accidental cause. The panel said safeguards were followed and that matchmaking would move to the commission, with Johnson aged under 18. Velasquez was 20.

Harrisburg UPI William W. Scranton Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission Carbondale Scranton Francisco Velasquez U.S. Army Velasquez Earl Johnson St. Michael's School For Boys Hoban Heights Puerto Rico Johnson Amateur Athletic Union AAU Army

Downes Says He Quit Boxing For Good

London based boxing figure Terry Downes, once world middleweight champion, hinted he has quit the ring for good. He canceled his May 14 fight with Sugar Ray Robinson at Wembley due to his father's ill health and said retirement has weighed on him for some time. Downes noted he no longer seeks British titles, preferring lucrative 10 round matches with American contenders, while world title plans with Tiger and Fullmer were advancing elsewhere.

London UPI Terry Downes Ring Cockney Punch For Sugar Ray Robinson Wembley Downes Robinson Evening News Doug Ibbotson Terry Dick Tiger Gene Fullmer

$10 Million Libel Suit Over Post Story Set for Aug 5

Federal judge set August 5 for a two week trial of former Georgia Athletic Director Walace Butts libel suit against the Saturday Evening Post. Butts seeks 10 million dollars total in general and punitive damages over a March 23 article alleging rigging of a Georgia Alabama game.

Atlanta UPI Saturday Evening Post Georgia Walace Butts Lewis R. Morgan The Post Butts Alabama Paul Bryant Curtis Publishing Co Bryant

Baseball Standings and Upcoming Games Digest

American League standings show New York leading with 32 wins and 2 games ahead. Upcoming Tuesday and Wednesday pitching matchups feature Chicago, Detroit, Baltimore, and Washington across multiple parks. National League standings list Milwaukee and Philadelphia atop the table with 4 wins and 1 loss each. several night games are scheduled including New York at Cincinnati and Chicago at Los Angeles.

San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Giants Houston Colts Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs Boston Red Sox Baltimore Orioles Chicago White Sox Kansas City Athletics New York Yankees Maris Mickey Mantle Detroit Tigers New York Mantle Milwaukee Eeds Burright Cline bCook Bolling Stallard Aaron Neal Gs Mathews Kranepool Torre Snider T.aaron Hickman fJones Coleman Menke Harkness dMaye Schreiber McMillan Jackson Shaw laThroneb eBell Chanehl LeMaster Raymond Throneberry T. Aaron E—Schreiber PCA Neal Maye LOE United Press International American League W. L. Pet Baltimore Detroit Kansas City Chicago Los Angeles Boston Cleveland Washington Minnesota Chance Kant Bowsfield Herbert Aguirre Ford Roberts Monbouquette W. L. Pat Pittsburgh San Francisco Philadelphia St. Louis Houston Cincinnati Joe Milwaukee McLish Spahn Bruce Pierce Hook Maloney Francis Gibson Buhl Padres

Route 41 LL Begins Registration Apr 17

Route 41 Little League will start registrations Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the Little League park amid concerns it could fold. Boys within the boundary, including last year's players, must register and bring a valid birth certificate. Baren Atkinson is president, John Scott vice president, Joe Pachuta secretary treasurer.

Route 41 Little League Little League Park Baren Atkinson The Loop John Scott Joe Pachuta

Monks Mound base spans 16 acres near East St Louis

The base of Monks Mound, an ancient Indian earthwork near East St Louis Illinois, covers about sixteen acres indicating its large prehistoric footprint and significance in regional archaeology.

East St. Louis, Ill

Heyman Greer Added To YMCA Tourney Team

Duke star Art Heyman and Hal Greer of Syracuse Nats headline the YMCA tournament roster in Charleston. Tournament dates depend on NBA playoff outcomes, with a possible delay if the sixth game extends. Other entries include Len Chappel, Lee Shaffer, Jon Speaks, Ken Rohloff, and Bucky Bolyard plus Chris Smith.

Cchrleston UPI Duke Art Heyman Hal Greer Syracuse Nats Murray West Baylor Handley Bert Wolfe Heyman Greer Wake Forest Len Chappel The Nats Lee Shaffer Syracuse Jon Speaks Ken Rohloff North Carolina

WVU extends win streak to 13 with Davidson sweep

West Virginia University extended its winning streak to 13 with an 11-3 and 10-3 doubleheader sweep of Davidson. Joe Jeran improved to 3-0 with a seven hit relief effort in game one, while Dave Wilson moved to 3-0 with four hit ball in the nightcap. Catcher Jim Procopio went 4-for-5 with a homer in game one and 0-for-1 in game two but drew multiple walks overall. Ronnie Rudolph and Paul Briggs were the game's losers for Davidson.

Davidson Steve Berzansky Lynchburg Mountaineers Joe Jeran Paul Briggs Jim Procopio Dave Wilson Bill Marovic Gordie Whiteman Jeff O’neill Ronnie Rudolph Procopio Mike Dyer

WVU Signs Big Tackle From Pat and Stortz

WVU coach Gene Corum announced two freshman signees. Pat Buratti, a 6 foot 3 inch 270 pound tackle from Pittsburgh, earned MVP in the Pittsburgh Senior High School League and starred at Langley High. Dale Stortz, 6 foot 3 inch 210 pound end from Emmaus, Pa., was named outstanding all around athlete in the Lehigh Valley and captained Emmaus in football and basketball.

Morgantown UPI Pat Buratti Pittsburgh West Virginia University Gene Corum Buratti Langley High School Corum Dale Stortz Emmaus Stortz Lehigh Valley WVU Allentown

Astro Guide Presents Fortune in Your Work Outlook

Present for you and yours: you have heightened activity in your professional life with good chances to achieve wishes. Exercise imagination. it may pay off. Avoid taking on world problems alone. A healthy curiosity is fine, but worry less. Past note: in 1921 rims were made from laminated veneer. 1924 saw rubber wheels with metal reinforcement mass produced. 1936 introduces plastic steering wheels as option.

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By Ocean Future Brain Surgery Breakthroughs Expected

By Ocean Future outlines projected advances in brain surgery over the next decade. It suggests major progress may eradicate nerve deafness, once viewed as incurable, as researchers push toward transformative medical solutions.

Horoscope Readings for All Zodiac Signs in 1963

Aries through Pisces provide brief guidance on mental focus, case presentation, responsibility, caution with favors, punctuality, family dynamics, reliability, health, energy recharge, modesty, money prospects, and fluctuating optimism. Field Enterprises, Inc. 1963.

West Virginia Centennial Regatta Sets Ohio River Showdown

Several thousand spectators are expected along the Ohio River in Parkersburg on April 27 to watch crews from seven schools in four states compete in the West Virginia Centennial regatta.

Parkersburg UPI Ohio River West Virginia

Palmer Bows Out Of Houston Classic For Medical Work

Arnold Palmer cites eye and dental problems and withdraws from the $50,000 Houston Classic. He told PGA Tour director Joe Black that he must undergo medical work and will not compete this event.

Houston UPI Arnold Palmer Palmer Joe Black Professional Golfers Association

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