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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1965
Page
8
Mountaineer thinclads overwhelmed small college opposition in Morgantown as Sam Jones led Boston to a victory and the Celtics prepared to meet the Los Angeles quint Sunday.
West Virginia meets Georgia in Athens then faces Furman in conference play. The Citadel beat WVU 5-3 in game two after WVU won 5-2 in game one as Rich Robinson earned the first win and Grady Culbertson the nightcap triumph.
Newark Bears clash with Charleston Rockets on July 31 with Fort Wayne Warriors visiting August 7 for a brief preseason. Newark, coached by Steve Van Buren, will play two away preseason games and open CFL regular season September 4 at home against Charleston. Season tickets go on sale at the Milner Ruffner Hotel.
The Charleston Rockets sign 245-pound Alphonso Seabrook of Bridgeton New Jersey and Maryland State College to bolster the roster. Seabrook 6 feet tall 24 runs 11.1 seconds in the 100 yards and played offensive tackle defensive guard. Tryouts for local talent set July 7 10 with main camp July 11 ahead of pre season battles with Newark Bears and Fort Wayne Warriors. May 1 is deadline for season ticket renewals.
USC coach Rod Dedeaux praises Mike Garrett as a genuine big league prospect in baseball while Garrett remains focused on football. Garrett, All-America halfback, also played baseball at Roosevelt High and USC, aiming to gain experience this spring and keep options open for pro football.
Mason Rudolph recalls watching Jack Nicklaus close the Masters with a record 271. He notes Nicklaus’s long drive on the ninth hole and describes Nicklaus’s powerful, smooth swing. Rudolph earned $6,200 for finishing fourth, while Nicklaus took $20,000.
In Nairobi 86 cars began the 3000 mile East African Safari rally as Vice President Oginga Odinga flagged off the event. The course runs through Kenya Uganda and Tanzania ending Monday. Stirling Moss and Erik Carlsson started in Saab despite rumors of a replacement and received a huge crowd ovation.
A playful saying notes rabbits find their own luck ironic as humans seek luck from rabbits feet while the creatures themselves are left without fortune in a lighthearted regional column.
Lt. Weir 23 serves as executive officer of the 2d Enlisted Student Battery, School Support Command backing the Air Defense School. The ROTC graduate, who began active duty in 1964, hails from Oceana High School class of 1959 and West Virginia University. He and his wife Julie reside at 6248 A Morgan Rd Fort Bliss, Virginia.
Chicago defeated Detroit 4-2 to win the semifinal series 4-3 and advance to the Stanley Cup finals against Montreal. Stan Mikita scored the decisive goal at 9:42 of the third period, with Bobby Hull, Doug Mohns, and Eric Nesterenko contributing as the Hawks rallied from an early deficit. Sid Abel praised Chicago while predicting a possible title run.
Jim Hurtubise, the 1964 burn survivor nicknamed Jungle Jim, returns to competition at the Trenton 100 on April 25. He faces Indy stars A. J. Foyt Parnelli Jones Rodger Ward Don Branson and Jud Larson with the Tombstone Life Special rear engine car. Tickets can be obtained by mail or phone.
Buffalo Bills kicker Pete Gogolak files a $300000 defamation and civil rights lawsuit in Erie County Supreme Court against WOR TV New York City sportscaster Clare Mosher the station’s parent RKO General Inc and Marty Handler. He cites a Nov 6 1964 interview that allegedly defamed him and caused public ridicule.
A compact racer with big pipes could claim a sought after neat appearance trophy this summer Brad leys No 28 is highlighted as a top contender with notable style and potential crowd appeal.
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