Clay's Corner WVU Grid Staff Loaded With Talent
WVU football adds a strong coaching staff under head coach Jim Carlen with offensive coach Bobby Bowden defensive coach Richard Bell and others. The piece details each staff member's background from Georgia Tech to Florida State and local Ohio Valley coaching roots, highlighting their roles and credentials.
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Jim Carlen
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WVU
Mountaineers
Bobby Dodd
Georgia Tech
Carlen
Cookeville
Tenn
Air Force
Weisbaden
Germany
Tech
Bobby Bowden
Richard Bell
Dick Inman
Hayden Buckley
Hayden
East Liverpool
Martins Ferry
Ohio Valley
George Washington University
West Virginia
Jack Fligg
Jack
Atlanta
West Fulton
Grady
Bill Hicks
Bill
Baylor
Texas A. & I
Hicks
Marshall Taylor
Taylor
Munich
Tennessee
Spartansburg
S.C
Dale Evans
Dale
Mountaineer
Salem College
Sistersville High School
Evans
Nicklaus and Palmer Triumph at Treacherous Acres
Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer won a two man exhibition at Treacherous Acres in Kansas City with a combined 142, besting Byron Nelson and Jag McSpaden. Nicklaus shot 70 and Palmer 72, as 8,500 to 10,000 spectators watched the age versus youth match. Proceeds, after fees, go to a caddy scholarship fund.
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Arnold Palmer
Nicklaus
Lee Elder
Akron
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McSpaden
Palmer
Oldsters
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Rockets Sign Three For Charleston Team
The Charleston Rockets of the Continental Football League announce the signing of safeties Tom Gunnoe and Tony Golmont and defensive end Al Kerkian. Gunnoe and Golmont return to the Rockets after NFL releases, while Kerkian is new to Charleston and the league. Kerkian stands 6 foot 6 and 255 pounds after playing at the University of Akron and stints with the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns.
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UPI
Charleston Rockets
Tom Gunnoe
Tony Golmont
al Kerkian
Gunnoe
Golmont
Rockets
Kerkian
University of Akron
Dallas Cowboys
Cleveland Browns
Yankees recall Downing from Binghamton,
The New York Yankees bring up left handed pitcher Al Downing from Binghamton of the Eastern League on a four hour recall after a sore arm earlier this season. He is expected to join the Yankees in Oakland on Thursday while Thad Tillotson moves to Syracuse of the International League.
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NEW York
UPI
New York Yankees
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Binghamton
Thad Tillotson
Syracuse
Downing
Yankees
Oakland
Clemente Considers Retirement After Season
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Roberto Clemente, 43, weighing retirement if his ailing right shoulder does not improve. He injured it in a fall in San Juan and has battled pain, delaying spring training and hampering batting. His future hinges on winter healing progress.
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UPI
Roberto Clemente
Pittsburgh Pirates
National League
Clemente
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Pirates
Playboy Bunny Hired After On Field Commercial Audition
NEA Sports writer recounts Susan Moreno and four other models hired after long tryouts to film a Pepsi Cola commercial interwoven with a minor league game. The shoot faced heat and chaos as models pursued athletic poses while directors chased perfect takes. Moreno estimated pay from 300 to 50000 dollars depending on usage.
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Ira Berkow
NEA
NEW York
O. K
Susan Moreno
Charlie Brown
Susan
Waterbury
Conn
Indians
Whittier
Mickey Mantle
Mets
Satchel Paige Reveals Serious Side in Atlanta Adviser Moment
New York report notes Satchel Paige, famed as a hard pitcher, showed a rare softer side in Atlanta after Braves announced him as an adviser and possible part time pitcher for the year. Paige joked about age and kept his guarded image while expressing appreciation.
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New York
UPI
Satchel Paige
Satch
Ol’ Satch
Atlanta
Braves
Paige Returns to Pitch for Braves in Retirement Hope
In a candid interview Satch Paige discusses his comeback bid with Atlanta Braves coach and his plans to mentor young pitchers. He reflects on past bets with Clint Courtney, his lasting fastball, and the plan to pitch and win while aiming for 158 days of service.
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Courtney
Clint Courtney
St. Louis Browns
Bill Bartholomay
Braves
Paige
Bartholomay
Stachel
Paul Richards
Richards
Satchel Paige
NL Roundup: Can Leo Durocher Repeat 1951 Drive
Four million fans in Chicago would like to see Leo Durocher repeat the Giants miracle of 1951 and rally the Cubs from a big deficit. The Cubs upset the Cardinals 7-3 as Ernie Banks praised a relentless push, with Bill Hands anchoring an eight win in 11 stretch. Braves 9 Reds 2. Tigers 6 Indians 3. Orioles 3 Athletics 1. Washington 20 Minnesota 0. Boston 2 Chicago 1. New York 5 California 2. The Cubs, after sweeping St Louis, could tie for the pennant by winning 35 of 44 to reach a .798 pace.
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UPI
Chicago
Leo Durocher
Durocher
Chicago Cubs
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Giants
Dodgers
Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals
Cub
Ernie Banks
Bill Williams
Jim Hickman
Bill Hands
Braves Blast Reds Early in Six Run Route
Felipe Alou opened with a leadoff double and sparked a six run first inning as the Atlanta Braves defeated Cincinnati. Mike Lum added a two run single in the big inning and rookie George Stone earned his third win with late relief from Cecil Upshaw. Larry Jaster took the loss, giving up five runs and nine hits in 5 2/3 innings while homering for his second major league homer.
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Larry Jaster
Felipe Alou
George Cuver
Braves
Reds
Mike Lum
Culver
George Stone
Cecil Upshaw
Leading batters across leagues with home run counts
National League leaders include Alou and Rose with strong averages around .328. McCovey tops NL home runs at 30 while Allen, Hanks, and Banks post 21. In the American League Howard hits 32 homers, Harrelson 29, Horton 27, with notable RBI tallies led by Harrelson at 95.
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Mud Hens Win In IL Game
Toledo Mud Hens win two as they stretch International League lead with 3-2 and 4-1 victories over the Richmond Braves. Dick Drago and Dick Radatz combine in the opener, Les Cain twirls nine for the nightcap, continuing a four game streak. Also Buffalo edges Jacksonville and Louisville defeats Syracuse 4-3 each.
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Mud Hens
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Rochester
Dick Drago
Monster
Dick Radatz
Richmond
Les Cain
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Bob Laverine
Walt Cropezye
Bisons
Dave Baldwin
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Eisel Wins In Tennis Event At Piping Rock
Mary Ann Eisel of St Louis rallied for three hours to defeat Karen Krantzcke of Australia 3 6 16 14 86 in the Piping Rock womens invitational grass courts final. The Missouri native, ranked second nationally behind Nancy Richey, claimed her second straight tournament title by conquering Krantzcke in a dramatic match to add the Piping Rock crown to her Eastern grass championship.
Pirates Face Giants Tonight at Forbes Field
The Pittsburgh Pirates open a three game series with the San Francisco Giants at Forbes Field. Juan Marichal seeks another win against Pittsburgh as Bob Veale starts for the Pirates. An exhibition game in Columbus saw the Jets beat Pittsburgh 9-5 with Rich M Hebner leading Columbus and Vernon Law pitching for the Pirates.
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UPI
Pittsburgh Pirates
Forbes Field
San Francisco Giants
Juan Marichal
Giants
Pirates
Bucs
Bob Veale
Columbus Jets
Columbus
Rich M Hebner
Hebner
Vernon Law
Pirate
Dennis Malseed
Gastonia
Jim Minshall
Eisel Breaks Serve To Force Deciding Set In Tennis Final
Miss Eisel broke service in the 14th game of the third set to deadlock the match and win the decisive frame. The duo then captured the doubles title by defeating Patti Hogan of La Jolla and Margaret Michel of Pacific Palisades 6-0 6-3.
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Patti Hogan
la Jolla
Calif
Margaret Michel
Pacific Palisades
Englehorn Wins Concord Women's Open After Return
Shirley Englehorn of Caldwell Idaho triumphs in the Concord Women's Open at the Concord Hotel course Kiamesha Lake New York with a 228 three strokes ahead of Sandra Haynie. She earns 4275 and marks an instant comeback after ankle surgery ending a two month layoff.
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Sandra Haynie
Marlene Hagge
Carol Mann
Concord Hotel
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Miss Hagge
Miss Manna
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Margee Master
Cathy Whitworth
Sharon Miller
Mary Lou Daniel
Smith
Gloria Ehret
Sandra Spuzich
Patty Berg
Donna Caponi
Sandra Palmer
Betsy Cullen
Candy Phillips
Debbie Austin
EY Sick Coscedacecs
Clifford Ann Creed
Muhle Lindstrom
Joann Prentice
Sharron Moran
Gerda Whalen
Bombre Poe
Bao Tee
Cid
Jane Woodworth
Pat
Gis de Cdiseusine
Althea Gibson
Linda Galloway
Kathy Ahern
Gail Denenberg
Joanne Kuhn
Gloria Wilcox
Lori Stuhler
Cynthia Sullivan
Pat Keating
Lynn Dollenbach
Baseball standings and pitcher odds summary
National League gaps show Kline and Pi rate at 10-1, Regan and Cubs 10-2, Marichal Giants 20-5, Abernathy Reds 8-2, Gibson Cardinals 16-5. American League notes McLain Tigers 24-3, Tiant Indians 18-7, Wright Angels 7-3, Santiago land Cup Red Sox 9-4.
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Regan
Cubs
Marichal
Giants
Abernathy
Reds
Gibson
Cards
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Tigers
Tiant
Indians
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