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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1962
Page
12
Stan Musial, 41, leads the majors with a .357 batting average and, according to close friends, intends to play again next season. The trusted source described the slugger known as The Man as optimistic about continuing his career in 1959.
Frank Prince swept three trophies and top prize money at Mountaineer Speedway Bluefield Sunday amid six blown engines. He won helmet dash heat and 35 lap feature as $250 divided among drivers. Other notes include Stiles and Farley strong in heats and a collision-filled day with several cars retiring.
Wheeling Ironmen of the United Football League held their first workout in 88 degree heat with 48 candidates present. Most were under contract except three not yet released from military service and John Bosley who was cut by the Pittsburgh Steelers last week. John Walsh, the general manager, spoke with noncontract prospects about terms. Team physician David Yoho conducted physicals for all candidates except Ray Dawson, 250 pounds, who did not receive one. The squad reported to Camp Agan on Sunday and will train in sweat clothes before full contact begins late in the week.
This day is not exciting yet not dangerously negative. Practical judgment wins as you may suddenly solve a longstanding puzzle from unexpected information. A note on the old phrase humble pie traces to huntsmen sent to the lower table after forfeiting favor.
Predictions of solar storms may allow space travelers to plan journeys during turbulence-free periods with reduced radiation exposure, aligning with forecasts as accurate as earthly methods permit.
Aries to Pisces daily signs advise focus on accuracy over speed and clear communication. Some typos and garbled lines remain but the gist notes caution on taking others' views, potential earnings, writing activity, and a tip about lending a hand while a friend’s prompt could spark new direction.
In the Girls City Softball League Beauty Bar defeated Murphy's 19 to 1 as Linda Ellison and Cleo Crewey fueled the attack with four hits each. Glass House held a late lead before losing to Montgomery Wards 8 to 7 while Linda Mays and Julia Withrow each collected two hits for the winners. Lela Hawley limited Murphy's to three hits in the other game.
United Press International lists top American and National League players by games played at bat hits and averages with key standouts like Runnels Jimenez Robinson Rollins Power Moran Lumpe Siebern Cunghm Smith Hinton plus Musial Davis Robinson Aaron Clements Altman Skinner Cepeda Gonzales F Alou and home run leaders Cash Killebrew Wagner Mays Aaron Banks Thomas Adcock Mathews Coleman and Howard along with RBIs leaders Siebern Davis and Mays in a compact career snapshot.
Worcester sees funeral plans for George Kid Lee 61 former New England boxing champion famed for never being knocked down in 55 pro bouts. Other brief notes include golf winner Bob Goalby rising to sixth on the PGA money list with 1962 earnings. Hewitt Mulligan beat Fletcher Newcombe in Hamburg doubles. Roy Parker wins three races at Rockingham Park. Vikings cut eight players including Don Joyce and Charlie Tidwell. America of Brazil advances in International Soccer League. Eagles sign 1962 contracts for Goussage and Wittenborn.
The York White Roses beat the Elmira Pioneers 3-2 to close the gap on the league's No. 2 spot. Williamsport Grays rallied for five runs in the fourth to beat Binghamton 7-4. Springfield Giants edged Charleston Indians 4-3 in a tight contest.
George Benton of Philadelphia defeats fellow Philadelphian Joey Giardello by decision in a 10 round middleweight boxing match held in Philadelphia. Benton gains a points win over Giardello with clear advantage on the judges cards.
In a busy schedule the Trap Hill LI Redlegs take on the Indians on Route 47 while Crook's Produce meets Webb & Neal and Post 70 faces Dias Floral. Duncan Catron plays Eppy's Drug. Babe Ruth League Silver Brand meets Bays Buick at Mullens BR with Indians against Red Sox and Giants versus Cardinals.
Red Sox overcome a late Giants rally to win 14-12 as they top the Giants in Mullens Babe Ruth League action. In the second game the Indians defeat the Cardinals 3-1, scoring in the first second and fifth innings while holding the Cards to one run in the fourth.
Drysdale of the Dodgers improved to 20 4 while Purkey of the Reds moved to 16 4 Face of the Pirates stood at 8 2 Pierce of the Giants was 10 3 and Koufax of the Dodgers reached 14 5 in a set of standout line scores for the league.
Civil Action No. 1111 seeks a divorce from Arthur Jerome Sanders. The affidavit shows Sanders is a non resident of West Virginia. Sanders must answer by August 30 1962 or a default judgment may be entered. Complaint available at the clerk’s office. Clerk C Harold Hanks entered July 26 1962.
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