Dunbar Readies To Challenge In Jaycees Meet
Stonewall Jackson eyes another strong showing as about 20 AAA and AA teams gather for the 15th annual Jaycees Track Meet in Beckley. Defending champs SJ and Dunbar loom as favorites with Charleston and Parkersburg among contenders. cool but fair weather expected and top events include sprints and hurdles.
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Hinton
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South Charleston
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Jaycees
Knudson Leaves Houston Classic In Tight Start
George Knudson, 24, Toronto pro, shot four under par 66 to lead the Houston Classic after the opening round. Twenty seven players posted par or better on Memorial Park in breezy conditions after Wednesday showers. Jay Hebert and Jackie Cupit were one stroke back at 67, with Lionel Hebert Mason Rudolph Jack Nicklaus and Bobby Nichols at 68. Hebert praised the course as fair and noted the improved fairways offset the greens. A group of eight finished at 69 and twelve at 70.
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Mason Rudolph
Clarksville
Tenn
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Ariz
Bobby Nichols
Midland
Tex
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Don January Eee
Joe Campbell
Aenea
Aquatic Star Goes After 2nd Swimming Title
Sharon Finneran, a 16-year-old from Los Angeles, seeks her second distance crown at the National AAU indoor meet in Sacramento as she targets the 500-yard freestyle on day two, following her Thursday win in the 400-yard individual medley.
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UPI
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Miss von Saltza
Andrea Hopkins
Bethel Park
Pittsburgh
Donna de Varona
Lafayette
Oksanen Wins Boston Marathon in 2 23 48
Finland's Eino Oksanen and Paavo Pystenen finished 1-2 as Finns extended their dominance in the 66th Boston Marathon. Oksanen, winner for the fourth time in seven races, clocked 2 hours 23 minutes 48 seconds despite rain, with Johnny Kelley finishing fourth and still holding the course record.
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UPI
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Beckley Elks Little League to hold first registration
Beckley Elks Little League will conduct its first registration on Saturday from 11 to 1 p.m. at the Elks edge. Boys eight to 12 must present birth certificates for eligibility. Route 41 Little League also registers that Saturday at 1 30 p.m. at the Little League park with birth certificates required.
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North Meets South In Golf Match Today
The 60th North and South Invitational at Pinehurst pits age against youth in the finals. Helen Sigel Wilson, 41, of Gladwyne, Pa., will give 18 holes to 23-year-old Clifford Ann Creed, daughter of an Alexandria golf pro. Creed arrives after a 5 and 3 win over Marge Burns. Wilson beat Mrs. John Dyson 4 and 3 in the semis.
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UPI
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Gladwynne
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Creed
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Greensboro
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John Dyson
Sugaes Pa
Women Golfers Tee Off In Sunshine Open
Miami. Twenty seven top professional women golfers begin the Sunshine Open a 54 hole event with a $7500 purse and the defending champion Mickey Wright as favorite for the $1200 first prize. Wright shot 71 73 76 last year to win. Top money winners from last year enter alongside Wright including Marlene Hagge Barbara Romack Kathy Cornelius Betsy Rawls Pat Joe Anne Prentice Jackie Pung and Beth.
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UPI
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Miss Wright
Marlene Bauer Hagge
Barbara Romack
Kathy Cornelius
Joe Anne Prentice
Betsy Rawls
Patoe Jackie Pung
Beth
Snead Says He Is Not Too Old To Win Open
New York UPI reports Sam Snead, age near 50, rejects the idea that age blocks a U.S. Open triumph. He notes four runner-up finishes and one playoff loss, insists the Open is winnable and aims to be ready physically and mentally for the tournament in a year marked by his long career and earnings record. Snead also discusses entering the Thunderbird Classic in New Jersey and his open ambitions.
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UPI
Sam Snead
Snead
Upper Montclair
N.J
Gene Littler
Sam
Ralph Guldahl
Guldahl
Ralph
Lew Worsham
Orioles Hope for Stronger Challenge as Players May Return
Army relief for baseball players may speed May rejoin for duty, boosting Orioles and Indians. Tony Kubek and others might resume play soon. May releases depend on military needs and unit impact. Yankees expect Kubek back but pennant odds remain.
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UPI
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Barber
Hansen
Jim
Mudcat) Grant
Cleveland Indians
Kennedy
Army
Coles Faces Beckley Insulation In Industrial Loop Battle
Coles Cabinet leads the Bowl Wick Industrial League as it faces third place Beckley Insulation Monday. Rose & Quesenberry fought hard, but Insulators and Funeral team wins featured high scores with John Thompson and Dan Murray posting 528 and 540 respectively. Purity Maid upset rivals while several teams traded two of three in a dense standings night.
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Mount Hope Routs Fayetteville to Clinch Fayette County Track Crown
Mount Hope High School dominated the Fayette County Track Meet with four first places and a final score of 85 to 81 over Fayetteville. Norman Rhodes of Fayetteville led scorers with 17 1/2 points, winning the high and low hurdles, discus, and running on the mile relay. Gauley Bridge placed third, Meadow Bridge fourth, Ansted fifth.
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Reds Acquire Hank Foiles As Sammy Ellis Debuts
Cincinnati Reds lose 4 3 to Los Angeles Dodgers but gain a starting pitcher in Sammy Ellis and catcher Hank Foiles, purchased from the Baltimore Orioles during the game. Ellis pitched 5 1 3 innings, fanned eight, and yielded one run on Duke Snider's homer, despite early wildness. Foiles joins a Reds club planning to platoon catchers as Ellis strengthens the mound and Cookie Rojas shines in defense. Willie Davis and Snider homered for the Dodgers while Pinson drove in two for Cincinnati.
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Kopnski Named Coach at Morgantown St Francis
Mike Kopnski former Morgantown High School star is named to succeed Sar Barberio as coach of all sports at Morgantown St Francis Kopnski a graduate of Salem College and West Virginia University Barberio resigned to take a teaching post elsewhere
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W. Va
UPI
Mike Kopnski
Sar Barberio
Morgantown St. Francis
Kopnski
Salem College
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Barberio
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