New River Edges Eric's in Game One to Lead Series
New River beat Eric's Jewelry 8 to 7 in a five run second inning rally to take a 1 0 lead in a best of three Beckley Babe Ruth title series. Giompalo earned the win over Coleman in a grind it out affair with seven strikeouts each. The teams meet tonight at 6 30 for game two with a possible third game Wednesday.
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Bluefield Beats Salem to Halt Five-Game Streak
Appalachian League action saw Bluefield defeat Salem 6-1 to snap Salem’s five game win streak. Wytheville won its fifth and sixth straight as Jerry Pritchett powered the Twins with a two-run homer in game one and two homers in game two. Kingsport slipped to last place with a 15-5 loss to Harlan.
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Parker Holds Limelight In Newport Tennis
Parker, 19, from Creve Coeur Missouri, reached the Newport Casino singles second round. He defeated Whitney Reed of Alameda California in straight sets 6 5 6 4. Reed was the top seed in the 1961 USLTA ratings. Others included Chuck McKinley beating Ron Mandelstam 6 1 6 3, Fred Stolle over Chauncey Steele III 6 1 6 1, Alan Fox defeating Gene Rose 6 2 6 3, Gordon Forbes edging Clark Graebner 6 5 6 4, and Charlie Pasarell beating Jadit Makerjea 6 2 6 4. Mike Sangster defaulted into today's round.
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Steelers Hold Two Injured After Exhibition Debut
West Liberty W Va UPI Two Pittsburgh Steelers suffered injuries in their first NFL exhibition. Linebacker Bob Schmitz endured a slight concussion and was sent to Divine Providence Hospital as a precaution while end Harlon Hill aggravated a pulled leg muscle. Team practices moved to West Liberty College with a next game at Cleveland.
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Joe Marconi Works Out With Rams Today
Former West Virginia University fullback Joe Marconi worked out for the Rams today after ending his holdout Saturday. He had demanded a trade after the 1961 season and refused camp, but then reported. Marconi is likely to back up Dick Bass at full back early in the season.
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Libel suit filed by Lucas vs Lane over contract claim
Jerry Lucas, star of the American Basketball League, sues Frank Lane general manager of an NBA club for 100000 dollars alleging libel and slander. Lucas says Lane hinted at a pro contract during a U S Basketball Writers Association meeting August 3. Lane declined comment.
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Jordan Tells How Friends Influence People-Pro Style
Henry Jordan recalls how a powerfully built defensive tackle Doug Atkins used pressure and misdirection to create a hole for a blocked extra point in the Pro Bowl. The story frames Jordan as undersized yet cunning, praising his MVP play against a larger opponent.
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Raleigh Register horseshoe tournament set for Aug. 20 23
A field of 19 throwers enters the second annual Raleigh Register Horseshoe Tournament to be held August 20 to 23 at New River and City parks. Deadline for entry blanks is August 17 with materials due by the specified time to be eligible. Joe Cochran and Robert Pack head the entrants, Pack at 14 last year thrilling fans as he eliminated older rivals. Pack seeks singles eligibility, while Cochran, a left handed thrower, is among the region’s smoothest. Other entrants include Dr. Ralph Frazier of Fayetteville and multiple players such as Charles Karbonit, George Roebuck, Ken Chambers, Richard Wiseman, Jerry Donell, Nick Giampalo, Mike Donell, Jim Rubin, Charles Lambert, Richard West, Don Meadows, Dallas Boothe, Donald Hess, John Covington Jr., Henry Bolen, and Mike Cochran. Pairings to be announced Sunday and Monday.
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1962 Raleigh Register Horseshoe Tournament Entry Form
The entrant requests entry to the 1962 Raleigh Register Horseshoe Tournament set for August 20 to 23. The applicant agrees to follow officials rules and assumes personal safety responsibility. They seek mixed doubles with an unspecified partner and must mail to The Raleigh Register Sports Department Beckley West Virginia by August 17.
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NR Girls Win Two Volleyball Tilts at New River Park
New River Supply bagged two victories on the first night of action in the New River Park volleyball tournament beating Crab Orchard Raleigh. Crab Orchard Church girls eliminated Beckley Wrecking in their opener but fell to New River in their second game. Raleigh dropped to New River as the night’s second setback. Action resumes Wednesday. Tonight the annual fireworks for V J Day will be held.
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Notre Dame Returns To Big Town At Madison Square Garden
Notre Dame resumes its big town play at Madison Square Garden next season to meet New York University in the 29th season of major college basketball. Nine doubleheaders are planned at the Garden, along with the 11th annual ECAC Holiday Festival featuring NYU Holy Cross Boston College Duquesne St Bonaventure and Pennsylv ania plus Illinois and West Virginia. Providence and Dayton, 1961 and 1962 NIT champions, also scheduled for a Jan 31 game. St John’s will appear in one of its two Garden visits against Bowling Green. Other visiting schools include Georgetown Syracuse Furman Massachusetts Connecticut Temple St Joseph’s Villanova and Rhode Island.
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Surkonts Sharp Relief Lift Bisons In IL Standings
Max Surkont, aged forty, earned his second win in three days with a two inning relief stint to beat the Richmond Virginians 3 2 and lift the Buffalo Bisons to 5 3 on the season. The IL slate also saw Jacksonville defeat Syracuse 6 5, Atlanta top Rochester 6 5, and Columbus top Toronto 13 innings 6 5.
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Mills Farley Sophia Electric in post season final bid
Mills-Farley defeated Sophia Electric 8 to 1 to advance to the finals of the post season tournament. J C Jones allowed three hits with nine strikeouts for Mills-Farley while Albert Hughes had a double and a single. Wednesday semifinal matches Tams against Slab Fork. winner faces Mills-Farley Sunday at 3 30 PM.
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Angelo Dabiero Quits Patriots for Teaching Career
Former Notre Dame star Angelo Dabiero announced he is quitting the Boston Patriots of the AFL to pursue work as a teacher and coach. The Donora native plans to return to South Bend to seek employment, stating his lifelong goal is to be a teacher-coach. Dabiero, married with a five month old, said he remained open to possibles with the Patriots while exiting.
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White Receives Gold Medal in Football Hall of Fame
Byron White the former Colorado star and later Supreme Court justice is named the sixth recipient of the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame gold medal. He will attend the December 4 awards dinner at the Waldorf Astoria to receive the honor for distinguished service to intercollegiate football.
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Spangler Celebrates Birthday With Marathon Golf
Dr. R C Spangler, a retired West Virginia University professor, marks his birthday by playing one golf hole per year, totaling 78 holes. His round included a hole in one on the par three No 12, capping a 50 plus year habit, with an average score of 91.2 for 18 holes.
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Indians Bag Ninth In Latest Rally In Eastern League
Charleston Indians stay hot in August by beating Binghamton 3-2 for their ninth straight win. Vying with Elmira for second in the Class A Eastern League, the club leans on Chico Cardenas whose two hits in four trips extend his hit streak to 12 games.
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