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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1962

Page

4

Roberts homer lifts Braves to City Little League title

Roberts hit a fifth inning homer and worked four hitless innings to earn the Braves a 2-1 win over the Giants and secure the City Little League championship. Pietrantozzi started and held the Giants to two hits as Steve Lickliter scored on a passed ball to give the Braves a first-inning lead. The Giants answered with a run in the fourth but could not overcome the Braves pitching and offense as Roger Weikle pitched well for the Giants.

Fred Roberts Braves Giants Pietrantozzi Mer Dido Pietrantozzi Yankees Blues Millers Steve Lickliter Steve Pietrantozzi Roger Weikle

Roses Probably Glad To See Indians Leave

York White Roses hope Charleston departs after the Indians win five straight in a twin bill 7-0 and 8-5. Charleston and York wrap the series tonight before Charleston ends a 10 game home stand opening with Binghamton.

York UPI York White Roses Charleston Indians White Roses Binghampton

Feerick Named Warrior Coach and Business Manager

Bob Feerick, Santa Clara alum and former coach, was named coach of the San Francisco Warriors and will serve as business manager after his three year contract ends. He replaces Frank McGuire who did not move to California. Feerick previously played for the Washington Capitols and led Santa Clara to 174 wins in 12 seasons.

SAN Francisco UPI Bob Feerick San Francisco Warriors National Basketball Association Santa Clara Warriors Eddie Gottlieb Philadelphia Feerick Frank McGuire Chapel Hill N.C Ferrick Washington Capitols NBA

Rexroad Defends Title In WVU Alumni Golf Tourney

About 50 golfers from the WVU Alumni Association were set for the 12th annual Black Knight event. Defending champ Melvin Rexroad Jr. of Morgantown competes with former winners Hap Hall of Hurricane and Eck Allen among others in a par 36 nine hole course, with prizes for low gross and handicap winners. The outing, chaired by Circuit Judge Norman Knapp, includes a dinner and a film plea for Honey in the Rock at Grandview State Park.

West Virginia University Alumni Association Black Knight Country Club Norman Knapp Melvin Rexroad, Jr Morgantown Herman “Hap” Hall Hurrican WVU George “Eck" Allen Andy Brawley Dr. R. R. Summers Charlesjton Paul Summers Lewisburg Charles Wiedebusch Jon Bill Dyer Morganown William Thompson Robert “Red” Brown K. D. Bowers Ned Payne Ned Ragland Raleigh County Alumni Association Judge Knapp Grandview State Park Larry Ciccarelli Beckley Joe Grow Parkersburg Payne Morgantown Country Club Frank P. Corbin Jack Hoblitzell R. R. Summers Bill Dyer Charles Widebusch James M. Ward Jack Mann Robert J. Ashworth Joe Luchini John C. Ashworth Richard ‘‘Dyke Latelle M. LaFollette A.hale Watkins L. M. Lafolette Charleston Dennis McElray Pittsburgh John A. Field J. W. Walters Doug Bowers Thomas S. Smith A. B. C. Bray Logan Walter Gerwig Clarksburg Benjamin B. Stout Fast Brunswick N. J

Warren Williams Eppys Drug and Dias Floral Clash

Beckley Ellis LL Blues meet Millers at 6 p.m. Slab Fork Babe Ruth game SLAB Fork vs Home Hall at 5 p.m. Trap Hill LL has Yankees against Indians and Cardinals against Braves Route 47 LL Crook s Produce faces Atkinson Market.

Beckley Ellis Blues Millers Hall Trap Hill Yankees Indians Cardinals Braves Crook’s Atkinson

Hensons to Forfeit Semi-Pro Playoff Game

Beckley refuses to play Henson's of Charleston at Warren Williams Field and forfeits the playoff contest. Bengals will advance to the finals at Marmet next week as Hensons meet an all star Warren Williams League team chosen by Junior Toop managers on Saturday.

Henson’s Charleston Beckley Warren Williams Field Bengals Bob Cerrito Marmet Hensons Cerrito Henson's Warren Williams Toop

Meadowbrook dominates BK Invitational Swim Meet

Surber led Meadowbrook with 21 points as the team swept the Black Knight Invitational. Bezy Surber won three individual events and swam on the winning medley relay, helping Meadowbrook total 257 to top Black Knight 221 and Hawks Nest 134 and Oak Hill 38.

Knight Meadowbrook Bety ‘Surber Black Knight Amleet Bery Henry Walker Ricky Meyer Tom Mann Doug McClosk Oak Hill Tom’ Mann Ricky Charles Hawks Nest Kim Cooper John Oxall Polly DeWalt Hawks Next Sheryl Mankin Tenia Taylor Cheryl Mankin Marie Luchini Bezy Surber Lissa Mohler Lynn Barbour Susan Spraggs Penny Arnold l Pat Smith Phillip Luchini Roger Montgomery Betty Sery Philip Luchini Jmery Philp Luchini Charles Cappellari Meadowpaf Ricky Myers Rick Burea Bob Sandage Rick Meyers Jim Derbie Rich Burton Meadowcrook Pam Serber Mary Jo Foster June Beecher Mike Snyder Buzzy West Frank Harris Meadowboork Frank Har Ris Steve Shu

Coleman Sharks No-Hitter Seals Eric's NL Title Bid

Rudy Coleman pitched a no hit victory at Lewin Field 10–0 over Bays Buick to clinch the National League title for Eric's Jewelry. Pack and Webster led the offense with key hits as Coleman struck out 15, earning a spot in the championship series against New River Supply while Bays Buick exited early. The Babe Ruth league final begins Monday with Eric's vs New River, game times noted for 6:30 kickoff and potential Wednesday tiebreaker.

Eric’s Jewelry Beckley Bays Buick Rudy Colemn Lewin Field Eric Rays Buick Eric’s New River Bays Buick Smith Michael Turnr Ss P Coleman Isaac P Blknship Bkland Krvsky Jarrell Wooton Webster Rf Phillips Wright Ce Collins Farley Spencer Moore Leach Redden Olilly Howen E—Smith Buckland RBI Webster SB Smith Rappold Wright Turmer Manning Eric's

12 Swim Records In Jeopardy At AAU Meet

In Cuyahoga Falls Ohio 370 top amateur swimmers from the United States Canada Germany and Japan begin three day national men's outdoor AAU championships with as many as 12 world records at risk. Included are 12 AAU outdoor senior men's champions from last year and a large international field.

Cuyahoga Falls Ohio UPI United States Canada Germany Japan AAU

Driving Lesson Turns Calf Cart Into Out Of Control Incident

John Schmidt of Charleston was injured at Black Knight Country Club when a calf cart he rode ran out of control. He received treatment for back and leg injuries at Raleigh General Hospital.

John Schmidt Schmidt Charleston Black Knight Country Club Raleigh General Hospital

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