Come On Reds Don't Count On A Late Surge
A nostalgic column on the Cincinnati Reds and WVU sports, noting past upsets and current slumps. It highlights pitchers Nuxhall Jay and Maloney, hitter Pete Rose, and the looming NL contenders Dodgers Braves and Giants, with WVU frosh football games and the arrival of Steve Quesenberry to the sports desk.
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Cincy
Johnny Temple
Roy McMillion
Ted Kluzewski
Gus Bell
Ed Bailey
Temple
Reds
Joe Nuxhall
Black
Nuxhall
Cincinnati
Joey Jay
Jim Maloney
Pete Rose
Giants
Braves
Dodgers
Raleigh Register Horseshoe Tourney crowns fierce finals
The Raleigh Register reports a tension filled horseshoe tournament with men, women and doubles matches. Top doubles saw Marshall Ayers versus Green Pugh in a five game thriller ending 23-10 22-20 25-18 20-22 19-21 as Ayers and Marshall clinched the title.
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Marshall
Ayers
Green
Pugh
Pauline Haga
Ringer
MacArthur
Loving Burns
Bill Vaughan
Don Marshall
Vaughan
Vaughn
Henry Bowling
Eugene O'Neal
Clarence Tankersley
Prosperity
William G. Elkin
Little Beaver Lake
Elkins
Don Meadows
O'Neal
Cook Pauley
Green - Pugh
Wills Adams
Ayers-Marshall - Vaughn-McKinney
Marshall-Ayers
O’neal
Ayers - Marshall
F Green- Pugh
Lombardi Sees Packers Clinching 1965 Title Run
Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi predicts a return to first place in 1965 after two runnerup seasons. He stocks Don Chandler at kicking, rebuilds the defensive line and relies on Bart Starr, Jim Taylor, Hornung, and rookies to strengthen the offense while Nitschke and Caffey anchor the linebackers.
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Green Bay
Wis
UPI
Green Bay Packers
Vince Lombardi
Lombardi
Packers
New York Giants
Paul Hornung
Jerry Kramer
Fuzzy Thurston
Norm Masters
Ron Kramer
Steve Wright
Bob Skorowski
Forest Gregg
Kramer
Dan Grimm
Thurston
Lloyd Voss
Grimm
Voss
Ken Bowman
Bart Starr
NFL
Zeke Bratkowski
Dennis Claridge
Hornung
Jim Taylor
Tom Moore
Elijah Pitts
Ron Heller
Southern Cal
Junior Coffey
Washington
Bill Symons
Colorado
Davis Gears Up For Dodgers Return At Dodger Stadium
Tommy Davis, sidelined by a dislocated and broken right ankle on May 1, visits Dodger Stadium on crutches and works to regain strength. Orthopedist Dr. Kerlan cautions on timing, but Davis vows to be in uniform before season’s end to aid a close pennant race. Davis reflects on a long rehab and his two batting titles.
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Boyd Dowler
Carroll Dale
Los Angeles
Max McGee
Jesse Whittenton
Tom Brown
Doug Hart
Bob Jeter
Hank Gremminger
Lombard
UPI
Dodger Stadium
Tommy
Tommy Davis
Los Angeles Dodgers
Robert Kerlan
Davis
Dodgers
Pepper
Smith-Williams Sophia Winner Triumph In Postseason Pitching
Smith-Williams Sophia Winner Smith-Williams advanced in the Sophia Little League post season by defeating Sophia Amoco 14-2 behind the combined one hit pitching of three hurlers. A Blevins double spoiled the no hitter in the sixth and a run scored on an error. Home runs spark the attack with Daniels homering twice and Cassity Sellards adding back to back clouts with two on.
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Smith & Williams
Sophia Amoco
Blevins
Gasmen
Daniels
Cassity
Sellards
Truman
Franklin
Steelers Trim Roster to 50 After Cuts
Steelers cut three backs from the squad reducing the roster to 50. Waivers went to Charles Browning of Washington, Jerry Simmons of Bethune-C Cookman, and Dave Fleming of Pittsburgh. Coach Buddy Parker must trim to 47 by August 31 and shifted Paul Martha from flankerback to running back.
Thinclads Blame NCAA AAU For Loss In Russia
In Washington a U S track team member blamed the NCAA and the AAU for a defeat in Kiev as Senate Commerce Committee hearings probe the amateur sports feud. Tom Farrell of St John’s University testified about the impact of the feud on the American team and criticized both bodies. Dr Earl Rudder of Texas A M also testified regarding Randy Matson, the world record shot putter who did not try out due to injury but was later added to the squad.
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Washington
UPT
United States
Russia
NCAA
AAU
Senate
U.S
Tom Farrell
St. John’s University
Farrell
The
Amateur Athletic Union
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Europe
Kiev
Senate Commerce Committee
Earl Rudder
Texas A&m University
Randy Matson
Texas A&m
Matson
San Diego
Beckley Horseshoe Tilt At City Park
Roy Cline announces the Beckley Horseshoe tournament at City Park August 28 to 29 starting 5:00 pm. Open to ages 13 and up, with entry fee of 1 dollar mailed to Roy Cline by August 20. Top pitchers expected to compete. trophies awarded to champion and runner-up.
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Roy Cline
Beckley
Route 2
Box 114
W. Va
Cline
Miami Eyes AFL Franchise For 1966 Debut
A Danny Thomas led syndicate gambled $7.5 million to secure an AFL team for Miami in 1966. AFL Commissioner Joe Foss signed the franchise contract, with the club to play at Orange Bowl under annual rents starting at $150,000 for 1966-68 and rising to $170,000 by 1970s.
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Miami
UPI
Danny Thomas
Pro Basketball Giants Play In Benefit Game
Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell to face off in the Maurice Stokes benefit game at Kutshers Country Club in Monticello New York. Chamberlain leads Western all stars with Guerin Johnson Twyman Greer Rodgers, while Russell heads the Eastern group with Lucas Jones Heinson Robertson Havlicek.
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Monticello
N. Y
UPT
Wilt Chamberlain
Bill Russell
Maurice Stokes
Kutshers Country Club
Chamberlain
Richie Guerin
Gus Johnson
Jack Twyman
Hal Greer
Guy Rodgers
Russell
Jerry Lucas
Sam Jones
Tom Heinsohn
Oscar Robertson
John Havlicek
World’s Fastest Stock Car Racer Enters 200-Miler
Lee Roy Yarborough of Columbia South Carolina signs to drive Don House’s 427 engine stock car in the Trenton Speedway 200 mile national championship on Sunday afternoon. The event features 50 drivers from 27 states with 20 heat winners to advance to the 30 strong field. Inspection begins at 6 a.m. and general admission seats go on sale at 10 a.m. Sunday.
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Trenton
N. J
Lee Roy Yarborough
Columbia
Carolina
Trenton Speedway
Don House
Linden
N.J
House
Joe Kelly
Quakertown
Kelly
Virginia
Sam Nunis
Florida
Canada
Red Farmer
Miami
Fla
Bobby Allison
Hueytown
Ala
Ronnie Marvin
America
Littleton
New Hampshire
Roy Tranthham
Ashville
North Beckley Team Starts Midget Football Practice
North Beckley Midget Football League opens with 34 boys signed up for the squad. First practice is Tuesday at 6 30 PM at Maxwell Hill School, announced by Al Benton who urges all youngsters to attend.
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North Beckley
Maxwell Hill School
al Benton
Wilkes and C and V Win In Mt Hope Tourney Play
Mt Hope softball league double elimination results feature C and V Wrecking rallying for 17-8 over Mt Hope Baptist after trailing three innings. Wallace and D Angelo each had four hits. In the second game Wilkes built a 2-1 lead by the third and cruised 8-2 led by B Ball's 4-for-4.
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Wilkes Insurance
C&v Wrecking
Mt. Hope
Glen Jean
C&v Wreckers
Mt. Hope Baptist
Wallace
D'Angelo
Wilkes
Skelton Wrecking
B. Ball
C&w Wrecking Calloway
Menei
Walton
Gray
Cadbury
Harris
Hannah
Ferrell
D'Angelor
Johnson
D'Angelo Ss
Slaven
Burkes
Cooke
Stone
Ceéyv
Robin Roberts Shows Old Form With Astros Shutout
Robin Roberts, 38, returned to the National League and delivered a four-hit, 3-0 shutout of Pittsburgh for Houston. His 44th career shutout and 278th victory came as the Astros beat Bob Friend, who fell to 5-10. Lee Maye and Bob Lillis drove in runs. Vernon Law to pitch for Pirates tonight against Dick Farrell.
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Houston
UPI
Robin Roberts
Philadelphia Phillies
Roberts
Pittsburgh
Astros
Baltimore
Bob Friend
Friend
Bob Lillis
Lee Maye
Vernon Law
Pirates
Dick Farirell
Woodrow Wilson Football Practice Opens Ahead of 65 Campaign
West Virginia high schools begin gridiron drills this week as the Woodrow Wilson team runs plays in preseason work. Official practices started Monday with equipment use allowed, following two weeks of only conditioning. Also notes that rats breed year round when conditions suit.
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Ginia Tech
Collegian
Quesenberry
Woodrow Wilsons
Steve
Beckley College
Marshall
West Virginia Tech
Woodrow Wilson
West Virginia
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Register
Steve Quesenberry
West Vir
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Lemm Wills
Bill Vaughn
Gilmer Ayers
John Cox
Don Pugh and
Howard Green
Don Chandler
Ball Park
Cooney
McGraw
Sadler
Tyree
Milam
Minnie Pearl
Webb Pierce
Homer
Jethro
Arnold Stang
Colum
Audie Murphy
Quick Gun
Steelers
Aui Adaus
Amen Lane Cies Sven
Ncaa. Aau
City Park
PSS
Crab Orchard Dr
Cliff Robertson
Hugh O'Brian
Lona Turner
Stefanie Powers
Yarborough
Daytona Beach
Skelton Wilkes Rapp
Prsinger Rf
Chandler Ss
Hickman If
Richmond Cf
Fox
Sloan
Hutchin
J. Bail
Williams
Basham
Calahan
Allen
Webbec
Miller
Skelton
Pineville
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Susan Hayward
Bette Davis
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