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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1966
Page
9
Today is the final day for area horseshoe pitchers to enter the sixth annual Raleigh Register Horseshoe Tournament set to start at 5 00 p m Thursday at New River Park. Fifteen teams and about 34 individual entries have been received with postmark deadlines midnight tonight.
Entry form for the Sixth Annual Raleigh Register Horseshoe Tournament at New River Park on August 18 19 2021. Participant waives bodily injury claims and agrees to follow tournament director decisions. Postmark by August 15. mail to Robert Monarchy Raleigh Register Beckley WV 25801.
In Beckley Babe Ruth Round Robin action Hughes two hitters, led by Albert Hughes, powered Silver Brand to a 15 3 win over Rays Buick at Harry Lewin Field. McDaniel walked 17 as Hughes allowed seven hits in seven innings. Gene Gilkerson scored four times with two singles and three RBI.
Karl Mildenberger has begun serious training for his September 10 world heavyweight title challenge against Cassius Clay in Frankfurt. Observers doubt his chances, yet he showcases power with sparring partner Tommie Sims, trading heavy body punches in the early sessions amid manager Bruno Mueller's oversight.
A New York based firm led by William Feingold, Dardan Management, forms to protect athletes’ finances after careers end. Feingold describes a network of lawyers, accountants, and actuaries to safeguard earnings, limiting weekly allowances to about 50 dollars and investing proceeds for long term security.
Texas teenager Kathleen Ahern led 32 contenders toward medalist honors at the USGA Girls National Junior championships at Longue Vue Country Club. She shot par 73 in the second qualifying round for a 148 total tying Shelley Hamlin’s record. heavy rain and storms disrupted play as 105 began. Match play starts this afternoon with Hamlin seven strokes back and Katherine Hite among the next scorers.
Ten teams and 250 swimmers descend on Beckley for the Black Knight Country Club Invitational with Charleston Tennis Club favored to win. Notable entrants include Windemere, Marietta YMCA, and Beckley stars. standout Tom Javvis leads AAU record holders, while Marietta’s Dave Stewart shines in 11 12s. The meet runs all day Thursday, aiming to be the largest invitational hosted by the Black Knight club.
In Caseino Stadium Round Robin action Wreckers nipped Beckley Manufacturing 7-6 while Eppys Drug defeated Jimmy's Place 8-3. Wallace powered Wreckers with a homer and two runs as Persinger went three for three. Hart and McCumber led Eppys with three hits each, and Jimmy's West had two hits. Tonight Long Airbox faces Woodsmen Insurance and Eppys meets Beckley Welding.
Amoco edged the Ridge Runners 3-2 as Large's tallied two in the first and the Runners tied it at 2-2 in the second before Amoco pushed a decisive run in the bottom of the fifth. World Book defeated Murphy's 6-3 as All-Stars dominated with runs in the first, third, and fifth while holding Murphy's to three.
Bobby Littler of Athens Ohio shot 143 and Mike Good of Huntington 144 to qualify for the National Amateur Golf Championship at Ardmore Pa from Aug 31 to Sept 3. Twenty one golfers played the 36 hole sectional qualifier at Guyan Golf and Country Club. Huntington’s 1964 National Amateur Champion Bill Campbell was exempt from qualifying.
The U S Davis Cup squad, fresh from a sweeping five matches against Mexico in the American Zone, eyes an improved team for the October interzone final versus Brazil. Arthur Ashe returns from Army service and may boost the lineup while Clark Graebner of Beechwood Ohio earned top player honors after starring in the series.
Panther coach Bill Montgomery of Clear Fork announced plans to schedule a game on September 1 2 or 3 after Williamson Liberty, a small Negro school, was merged with Williamson High School and slated to face the Panthers that fall. Montgomery aims to boost the program this season with several lettermen returning and invites contact at Clear Fork High School.
Pro scouting notes laude Charley Johnson for accuracy limits but credit him with most Cardinal passing records and a hot hand. Sonny Randle, Bobby Joe Conrad, Jackie Smith form a high scoring receiving corps while rookies Roland and Shivers add depth at running back. Line and defense graded strong though depth behind starters may lag. New coach Charley Winner inherits a stocked squad and morale issues from last year with a predicted third place finish.
The New York Jets cut in Tuesday four round draft choices from 1965 66 Bob Schweickert VMI Jim Waskiewicz Wichita along with Kern Carson Randy Beverly Gary Plumlee leaving 49 on roster. Separate bowling scores list individuals with series and game tallies including Bill Klein Kathy Smith Thelma Thompson Tom Williams Elizabeth Clay Gail Caponiti and others.
Kansas City infielder Ernie Fazio was optioned to the Athletics Vancouver team in the Pacific Coast League on a 24-hour recall. He appeared in 24 games this season, batting .219 as a versatile hitter.
In Salem Oregon the Steelers staged a spirited scrimmage after two exhibition losses to Giants and Vikings. Tackle Ken Kortas and guard Mike Sandusky clashed, End Tony Jeter threw a wild punch at Jim Bradshaw, while Paul Martha shifted from receiver to defensive duties for Coach Bill Austin.
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