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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1964

Page

2

Mets Dominate Phillies In 12-4 Rout

New York Mets powered past the Philadelphia Phillies 12-4 behind a 17-hit attack led by Bob Klaus who had four singles and three runs. The Mets chased Art Mahaffey early as Klaus, Hunt, Christopher and Altman fueled rallies. Richie Allen hit his 20th homer for the Phillies in the fourth.

SAN Francisco Eddie Mathews Gene Oliver Milwaukee San Francisco Giants Giants Philadelphia Phillies New York Willie Mays Mathews Braves Orlands Cepeda Bob Tiefenauer Willie McCovey Frank Lary Gaylord Perry Oliver Bob Bobb Klaus New York Mets Mets Galen Cisco Phillies Klaus Art Mahaffey Ed Kraneopool Joe Christopher Frank Thomas Ron Hunt Christopher George Altman Jim Hickman Bobby Shantz Richie Allen John Herrnstein Phils Cookie Rojo Philadelphia Gonzalez Allen Krane Callison Covington Altman Dalrymple Hickman Taylor Gonder Briggs McMillan Rojas Cisco Mahaffey Johnson Shantz Herrns E—Thomas Shantz Culp Hunt Altman Hr— Allen Herrnstein Sb—Mcmillan Erbbso Mahaffey Roebuck Culp Mahaffay Roebuck A Shantz Ga Cannizzaro W—Cisco L. Mahaffey Allen Herrnstein

Petty Wins Mountainier 500 at West Virginia International

Richard Petty of Randleman NC drove a 1964 Plymouth to victory in the Mountain er 500 stock car race at West Virginia International Speedway. He averaged 70.488 mph on the 7 16th mile track, finishing three laps ahead of Junior Johnson of Rand a NC in a 1964 Ford. total time 3 hours 6 minutes 12 seconds. Petty earned 2500, Johnson 1500, Jarrett 1200, Pascual 1000. The race saw six cautions over 13 laps after David Pearson crashed. about 12,000 watched as 31 started and 15 finished.

ONA W.va Richard Petty Randleman N.C West Virginia International Speedway Petty Junior Johnson Ronda High Point Nascar Johnson Ned Jarrett Camden S.C Ford Jim Pascual David Pearson Spartanburg Speedway

Prince Victor Wins Beckley Speedway Feature Race

Frank Prince won the Beckley Speedway feature in Prosperity before a large crowd. Malin Freeman finished close behind after Ernie Moye spun out on the No 2 curve with three quarters of the race completed. No other results available.

Frank Prince Beckley Speedway Malin Freeman Ernie Moye

Parnelli Jones Wins 150-Miler at Wisconsin State Fair Park

Parnelli Jones of Torrance California won the 150 mile stock car race at Wisconsin State Fair Park averaging 91.647 mph in a 1964 Mercury and earning 3595 dollars from an 18900 dollar purse. He beat Lloyd Ruby of Wichita Falls Texas by one lap and five seconds in a 1964 Plymouth. Bill Lutz Chicago finished third in a 1964 Ford with 1773 dollars, Len Sutton Port Orford Oregon fourth in a 1964 Dodge for 849 dollars, and Rodger Ward Indianapolis fifth in a 1964 Mercury.

Milwaukee Parnelli Jones Torrance Calif Wisconsin State Fair Park Jones Lloyd Ruby Wichita Falls Tex Ruby Bill Lutz Chicago Ford Len Sutton Port_ Ore Rodger Ward Indianapolis

Oregon Is Winner In Youth Bowling

Port land Oregon Journal teams captured three titles in six divisions at the first National Telephonic finals for Youth Bowling. The Portland prep boys won with 2502 points and the prep girls finished first with 2174 as scores were telephoned from 17 centers nationwide to New York.

New York Portland Oregon Journal

Bucs And Cubs Split Twin Bill

Chicago Cubs win 5-4 on Jimmy Stewart pinch single in the ninth off Al McBean in the opener. Pirates rebound to take game two 7-4 after a three-run ninth inning. Cubs led 4-1 after five with key hits from Amalfitano Clemens Santo Banks.

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Fred Hutchinson In Good Spirits

Cincinnati Reds manager Fred Hutchinson, 45, is in good spirits and resting well at Christ Hospital, as owner William O. DeWitt reports. Hutchinson, diagnosed with chest cancer in January, was watching television when DeWitt visited and is undergoing tests with no clear timeline for discharge.

Cincinnati (Ap Fred Hutchinson Cincinnati Reds Christ Hospital William O. DeWitt Hutchinson DeWitt

Mantle's Knee Bothering Again in Baltimore Series

Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees sat out Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles in the final game of a three game set. He may miss an opening four game series in Chicago against the White Sox after jamming his left knee Friday while diving to avoid a pickoff. Mantle played five innings Saturday then left for whirlpool therapy and said the knee remains somewhat puffy.

Baltimore Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Yanks Baltimore Orioles Mantle Chicago White Sox Mickey Steve Barber Roger Maris Promply Maris Tom Tresh Luis Aparicio Joe Pepitone Howard Bowens Lopez Stu Miller Yogi Berra Yankees John Stevens New York

Wheeling Bowl To Toledo Club in UFL Exhibition

Toledo Tornados beat Wheeling 27-6 as Phil Yenrick threw three TD passes covering five, 24, and 38 yards to Curtis Cotton Jim Tiller and John Level. Jim Plankenhorn added 30 and 26 yard field goals. Wheeling was shut out for the first time in four seasons.

Toledo Ohio Phil Yenrick Toledo Tornados United Football League Wheeling Yenrick Curtis Cotton Jim Tiller John Level Jim Plankenhorn Ronmen

Yanks Rally to Beat Orioles in Seventh Inning Comeback

Elston Howard delivered a misplayed drive to right for a tieing and winning two runs in the seventh as the third place Yankees toppled the AL leading Orioles 3 1. Hector Lopez added an eighth inning homer for New York.

Baltimore Elston Howard Sam Bowens New York Yankees Baltimore Orioles Hector Lopez Yankees Orioles Chicago

Baseball Standings and Tonight's Key Matchups in National League

National League results show Philadelphia leading San Francisco Pittsburgh and Cincinnati close behind with St Louis and Milwaukee mid pack. Tonight features Veale facing Ribant in New York, Broglio meeting Short in Philadelphia, and Craig versus Brown in Houston as schedule notes.

Chicago Pittsburgh Milwaukee San Francisco Los Angeles St. Louis New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Houston Veale Ribant Broglio Short Craig Brown

Freak Triples Help White Sox in 2-1 Win Over Red Sox

Chicago used two misplayed triples and a wild pitch by Ed Connolly to beat Boston 2-1. Joel Horlen allowed four hits until the seventh, Jim Landis and Floyd Robinson highlighted Chicago’s offense, while Carl Yastrzemski misplayed two triples in Boston’s loss. The win narrows the AL pennant race and gives Chicago a 14-4 season series edge over Boston.

Boston Chicago Ed Connolly Baltimore Orioles Red Sox Joel Horlen Frank Malzone Eddie Bressoud Hoyt Wilhelm Jim Landis Lee Thomas Landis White Sox Connolly Carl Yastrzemski Floyd Robinson Bill Skowron Robinson Skowron Bob Heffner Felix Mantilla Tony Horton Abrhbbi Mantilla Weis Horton Rob’son Ward Wilson Hansen Thomas McCraw Bressoud Stephens Nixon Tillman Martin Ee — Mejias Carreon Malzone Radatz Connolly Hansen

Killerbrew Homers as Twins Rout Indians in Easy Win

Harmon Killibrew hits his 42nd homer and Jim Grant throws six hitters as Minnesota tops Cleveland 13-2 in a three game set. Versalles adds a 14th homer, Abner nathy and relief struggled, Twins reach over one million attendance for fourth straight year since 1961 move.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Harmon Killibrew Jim Grant Minnesota Twins Cleveland Indians Ebrew Tony Oliva Zoilo Versalles Twins Grant Woody Held Ted Abernathy Sonny Siebert Rich Rollins Don Mincher Versalles Cleveland Minnesota Kindall Howser Rollins Wagner Oliva Chancelb Killebrew Alvis Francona Armue Siebers Esiebert Mincher Kilebrew SB Versalles Allison IP H R Erbbso Siebert L Abernathy Ramosion Donovan

Yogi Berra Predicts Yanks Win Pennant After Comeback

Yankee manager Yogi Berra declared the club would win the American League pennant after a 3-1 rally win over the Baltimore Orioles. New York trimmed Baltimore's lead to 2 1/2 games as they tackle Chicago White Sox in four games, while Baltimore heads to Boston to face the Red Sox.

Baltimore Yogi Berra Yanks Baltimore Orioles Berra Bobby Richardson Hector Lopez Roger Maris Tom Tresh Joe Pepitone Lopez Hank Bauer Oriole Yankees Chicago White Sox New York Orioles Red Sox Boston

Jacky Lee fumes on Denver trade shakeup

Houston Oilers quarterback Jacky Lee, traded to Denver for tackle Bud McFadin, vows never to play again in the AFL for Houston. A top Oilers official said he would return to Houston in two years, but Lee remains defiant and plans legal action if Houston tries to rejoin him.

Houston Jacky Lee Houston Oiler Denver Bud McFadin American Football League Oilers Lee Houston Post St. Louis

Great New Taste Pipe Tobacco in a Filter Cigarette

Promising a pleasing aroma and great new taste this ad touts Half and Half pipe tobacco packed into a filter cigarette. It emphasizes America's best tasting blend and invites readers to smoke the new Half and Half Filter Cigarettes.

America

Birmingham blanked Columbus in Southern League clash

Birmingham defeated Columbus 7 to 0 in a Southern League game. Macon outlasted Lynchburg 3 to 2 after 10 innings. Knoxville at Charlotte postponed due to rain, and Asheville at Chattanooga postponed because of wet grounds.

Birmingham Columbus Macon Lynchburg Knoxville Charlotte Asheville Chattanooga

Detroit Clouts Kansas Citians In 11-5 Win

Detroit Tigers explode for 15 hits and capitalize on five Kansas City errors to beat the Athletics 11 to 5. Don Wert and George Thomas homer for Detroit, Wert driving in four runs while Rocky Colavito, Jim Gentile, and Wert contribute multiple blasts for KC.

Kansas City Dave Wickersham Detroit Tigers Don Wert George Thomas Tigers Wert Athletics Rocky Colavito Jim Gentile Detroit Kansas City Thomas Freehan Edwards Auliffe Wick’sham Mathews O'Donhue Alusik Tartabull Charles Harrelson Detroit Gentile Colavite Sf-Wickersham Erbbso Wick’sham O'Donohue Drabowsky Meyer Acapees Wyatt Wickersham Gentile Jinenez Wp-Wyatt Trd Burdette Pte

Kirkland Homers In Senator Win

Willie Kirkland hit his first Washington home run off Don Lee guiding the Senators to a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Ed Brinkman slugged his third homer in four games as Washington built a 4-1 lead, highlighted with Kirkland's long shot that landed in the mezzanine.

Washington Willie Kirkland Ed Brinkman Senators Los Angeles Angels Kirkland Baltimore Don Lee D.C Brinkman Don Zimmer Zimmer Willie Los NEW York Oy Perry Knoop Ken Piersall Brink D. Lee Narum Power

Dodgers and Cardinals split doubleheader with Koufax shutout

San dy Koufax limited St Louis to three hits in a 3-0 win for his 19th victory as the Dodgers opened a Sunday doubleheader. Curt Simmons matched with six hit pitching in the nightcap as the Cardinals blanked Los Angeles 4-0. Flood had the day of his career with a triple two doubles and five singles amid eight straight hits in the twin bill.

LOS Angeles Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Curt Simmons Curt Flood Flood Ron Perranoski Lee Thomas Los Angeles Angels Joseph Kelley Baltimore Koufax Whitey Ford New York Yankees Dean Chance St.louis LOS Angles Wills Brock W. Davis Boyer T. Davis Maxville Howardrfi Parker James Howard Sb—Fairly Erbbso Richardson Ae Taylor Richardson E—Howard

Santrock Wins State Open Tennis Title in Wheeling

John Santrock Jr. of Nitro won the State Open, defeating Bob Bennett in five sets 6-8 6-4 7-5 3-6 6-2. doubles champs were Santrock with John Williams, beating WrightMercer. women’s doubles went to Ruth Sadler Ann Cherna after beating Karabell Knowles. Veterans singles saw Mickey Pardew and partner Charles Brooke take victory.

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