Widow of Dana Fillingim Says Spitters Should Return
Ava Fort Fillingim of Fort Davis argues the spitball era should return as she recalls her husband Dana Fillingim a top spitball pitcher with the Braves in 1918 to 1923. She says modern pitchers lack freedom and the game favors batters though some players cheat by sweating on the ball.
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Chicago 27 8 leads in NL boxscore note
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Astro Guide for Saturday August 18 Past Wars and Plans
The notice reads as a dated astrology column for Saturday August 18 outlining a cautious morning with romantic and social caution and a brighter evening for outside entertainment. It also recalls the Potawatomi last war dance in Chicago on August 18, 1835 before their move to Kansas and Missouri.
Experts predict taconite will supply a third of ores
Ocean Future notes experts estimate that within under two decades about one third of ores may come from taconite. Jet drilling uses captive rockets to bore holes for blasting in hard rock.
Zodiac Horoscope Digest for 1962 Field Enterprises
ARIES through PISCES provide brief daily guidance. Aries urges source tracing before trust. Taurus cautions against making promises. Gemini compares present gains to unknown risks. Cancer perks morale with new scenery and company. Leo notes entertainment complicates choices. Virgo hints at a distant contact reentering life. Libra promises social invitations Saturday night. Scorpio cautions against belligerence amid underreward. Sagittarius suggests self denial to stay solvent. Capricorn warns to guard valuable papers and money. Aquarius flags risk of getting off topic. Pisces encourages using talents to boost income. 1962 Field Enterprises, Inc.
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Moore Defends Featherweight Crown In Helsinki Fight
World featherweight champion Davey Moore of Springfield Ohio enters a 15 round title bout at Helsinki Olympic Stadium as a 4 1 favorite against Olli Maki of Finland in front of about 25000 fans Moore aims for a quick win and a New York title defense against Sug ar Ramos while the N B A warns of stripping him if he does not sign by August 27.
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Moore-Ramos
Los Angeles
Europe
All-American Games Slated In P A Tournament
Four games are set today in the All-American amateur Baseball Association Tournament after eight teams were eliminated on Thursday Brooklyn plays Detroit Philadelphia vs New Orleans Buffalo faces Washington Clifton meets Milford Eliminated teams include Johnstown Holyoke Pittsburgh Allentown Birmingham New York City Zanesville and Baltimore Thursday scores featured New Orleans over Johnstown and Zanesville, Philadelphia over New York City, Allentown, Baltimore, Detroit, and Clifton were also listed with various margins.
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Baseball Leaders and Home Run Totals Across Leagues
United Press International lists top players across the American and National Leagues by batting averages home runs and runs batted in with key figures for notable players such as Jimenez Rollins Robinson Aaron and Musial. It also cites league leaders in home runs and pitching with figures for McBride Moore Ford Purkey Drysdale Koufax and others.
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Killebrew
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Pirates
Rip Engle to Lead North Squad in 193 Hula Bowl
Honolulu reports that Rip Engle head coach at Penn State will coach the North squad in the 193 Hula Bowl game set for January 6 at Honolulu Stadium. The senior coach will bring his Penn State system to the bowl scene joining players from college ranks across the country.
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UPI
Rip Engle
Penn State
Staum
BK Invitational Golf Qualifying Starts Saturday
Qualifying rounds for the first annual Golf and Tennis Invitational Tournament at Black Knight Club began Saturday. About 54 golfers have accepted invitations for the event, climaxing August 26. The 54 hole medal play includes 18 hole qualifying. championship flight qualifiers Aug. 23, rest Aug. 18–23. Out of town participants and BK members are listed, with aim to attract visitors to Beckley area tourist sites.
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Ralph Allen
Hinton
Ron Amerson
Atlanta
Guy Cunningham
Ashland
J. R. DePaulo
Charleston
John A. Fields Jr
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Robert Brown
Nash Campbell
Justin Carr
Garrett Childress
Merlyn Condit
Robert Cunningham
Roy Cunningham
E. R. Foster
Michael Guerino
Adam Halley
Ed Lewis
Paul Loflin
Joe Luchini
Charles Massinople
Sydney Morgan
Donald Neil
E. M. Payne III
C. V. Reed
Hulett Smith
James Sanger
Alan Susman
William Teubert
A. A. Tieche
French Toney
Tom Trottino
Paul Vennari
Frank West
Henry Walker
James Walters
Isadore Wein
Cotton White
J. W. Ward Jr
Robert Yaple
Beckley
New River Park
Grandview
Stotesbury
Semi Finals Set In U S Girls Tennis Championship
Philadelphia UPI The semifinal matches pair the four top seeds Vicki Palmer of Phoenix against Andria Miller of San Carlos and Jane Albert of Pebble Beach against Julie Heldman of New York City Palmer rallied to beat Lynn Haines 6 2 6 3 after trailing 0 2 Albert beat Cathy Crosby 6 1 6 4 Heldman defeated Wendy Overton 6 3 6 2 Miller upset Peachy Kellmeyer 1 6 6 4 6 1 Heldman and Miller seeded three and four in the event.
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U.S
Vicki Palmer
Phoenix
Ariz
Andria Miller
San Carlos
Calif
Jane Albert
Pebble Beach
Julie Heldman
New York City
Miss Palmer
Lynn Haines
Dallas
Texas
Miss House Wins AAU Swim Title in Record Time
Carolyn House, 16, of Los Angeles, won the AAU senior women’s 30 lap 50 meter Olympic pool title in 18:44.0, breaking the old mark by 18 seconds and setting a new American and AAU record of 19:45.00. She has won the event three straight years, with upcoming races for the 400 and 200 events scheduled Saturday and Sunday respectively.
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UPI
Carolyn House
Los Angeles
Miss House
Margaretta Rylander
Uppsala
Sweden
Seibert Pitches Hill Indians To Victory
Charleston Indians split a doubleheader with York. Sonny Seibert pitched and batted to a 5-1 win in the opener, as York’s White Roses took the nightcap 5-0. Seibert’s two runs scored in the fourth gave Charleston the lead that held. The series continues tonight.
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Charleston Indians
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Seibert
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White Roses
Musial to be honored by New York fans at Polo Grounds
Stan Musial, 41, will be saluted before a Mets Cardinals game as fans in New York raise cash donations for a Columbia University scholarship in his honor. He will not receive a new car or gifts, but token presents from close friends. He will direct the funds to help a New York area boy through Lou Gehrig's College.
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Columbia University
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Steelers To Work Out At Municipal Stadium
The Pittsburgh Steelers travel from their training camp to Cleveland's Municipal Stadium for a workout before the NFL doubleheader against the Browns. Veterans Harlon Hill John Reger and Bob Lehmitz miss the game due to injuries while halfback Tom Tracy is cleared to play after being released from Wheeling Hospital amid earlier concerns of appendicitis.
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Wheeling Hospital
Sixth Kiwanis All-Star Game Set Tonight
The sixth annual Kiwanis all-star football clash between West Virginia and Kentucky is scheduled for tonight. West Virginia has won four of the prior five games while Kentucky secured its lone victory last year. Kentucky's coaches are Jack Hall of Fleming Neon and Al Wipperman of Belfry, with West Virginia led by Todd Williams of Logan and John Moricle of Williamson.
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West Virginia
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Fleming Neon
al Wipperman
Belfry
Todd Williams
Logan
John Moricle
Athletes Cashing In On Talents With Business Ventures
New trend sees star athletes forming wealth through ventures beyond sport. Shoemaker Harmatz Enterprises backs real estate deals and other properties while legends like Ty Cobb Ted Williams and Arnold Palmer build portfolios through branding and corporate interests. Golf and baseball stars increasingly diversify with bowling centers real estate and schools.
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UPI
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Earl Sande
Shoemaker - Harmatz Enterprises
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Bill Harmatz
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Coca Cola
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Ted Williams
Sears and Roebucks
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AMF
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Arnold Palmer
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Roger Maris
Major League Bowling and Recreation
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Snead
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Billy Maxwell
Frank Stranahan
al Balding
Freddie Hutchinson
Marc Smith
Dick Kazmaier
Princeton
Stranahan
Jack Nicklaus
Hornets Open Drills Prepare for Preseason Games
The Pittsburgh Hornets start fall training camp at Detroit Olympia on Sept. 7 ahead of two pre season games with the Detroit Red Wings. First game Sept. 30 in Windsor Ontario. second Oct. 2 in Toledo Ohio. Regular season features 36 games starting Oct. 10 with Cleveland Barons Hershey Bears and Buffalo. Home opener Oct. 20 vs Baltimore Clippers at Civic Auditorium.
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Williamsport Drops Doublehead In Eastern League
Williamsport, leading the league, suffered a 6-3 loss and an 8-0 defeat to the Springfield Giants in a doubleheader. Elmira’s Steve Dalkowski pitched a two hitter shutout over Binghamton, 4-0. Charleston beat York 5-1 early but lost 5-0 in the nightcap.
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Mexico Dominates Central American Games With 13 Golds
Kingston Jamaica Mexico swims and divers won three more gold medals to lift their total to 13 after four days of competition at the Central American and Caribbean Games.
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Jamaica
Mexico
Notice to creditors of Hubert O Itatum estate
Creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of Hubert O Itatum are notified to exhibit verified claims with vouchers at the office in Beckley West Virginia on or before February 18 1963 otherwise they may be excluded from benefits. All beneficiaries must be present to protect their interests. Dated August 1 1962. Roy A Cunningham Commissioner of Accounts Raleigh County West Virginia.
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Tatum
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Beckley
West Virginia
Roy A, Cunningham
Raleigh County
West Virgin
Public Auction Of School Machine Shop Equipment
The Raleigh County Board of Education will auction at the Raleigh County Vocational School Beckley West Virginia on Saturday August 25 1962 at 11 00 a m the following machinery milling machine Browne Sharpe 2A universal with motor and control 220 400 volts 3 phase drill press Champion size 20 in No 4 Morse spindle lathe Clausing size 3 with motor 3 H P 115 volt phase serial Q 7647 inspection available terms cash removal within 30 days right to reject bids Secretary John W Saunders &17-Fri-2-PH&RR
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Raleigh County Board of Education
Raleigh County Vocational School
Second Street
Beckley
West Virginia
Browne & Sharpe
Board of Education
John W. Saunders
Notice of street improvement for Central Street Becl
Property owners along Central Street in Raleigh County West Virginia face a petition to grade and assess costs for improvements. A public hearing is set for September 1 1962 at 11 00 AM in Beckley Court House to consider plans and costs. Abutting owners may protest or be heard at the hearing.
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Death notices and funeral announcements from Wickham and Detroit
Death notices list Lillian Juanita Nary age 16 of Wickham with funeral Aug 17 at Calfee Home Chapel. John Alfred Greer age 71 of Glen Rogers to be buried at Sunset Memorial Park after services Aug 17. Ernest Cleveland Bair age 79 formerly of Beckley now Detroit dies Aug 15. funeral Aug 18 at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel with burial at Memorial Park.
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Glen Rogers County
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