Soviet Pro Athletes Stirred by State Roles in Russia
The article contrasts U.S. amateur status with Soviet system where top athletes are state trained, supported, and often postgraduates. It notes athletes like Azaryan and Medvedev shifting from trades to subsidized athletic careers, earning 800 to 1,000 rubles monthly, and enjoying prestige, security, and placement in physical culture programs.
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Will Grimsley
Associated Press
Moscow
United States
Wilt Chamberlain
Paul Petit
Floyd Patterson
Archie Moore
Antonio Rocca
Soviet Union
Albert Azaryan
Melbourne
Alexi Medvedev
Veteran Burdette Throws No-Hitter and Delivers Run
Lew Burdette of the Milwaukee Braves pitched his first career no hitter, blanking the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0. He also drove in the lone run with a fifth-inning double as Billy Bruton scored on a double. Burdette improves to 14-7. Spahn joked about his hitting.
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Milwaukee
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Lew Burdetté
Milwaukee Braves
Philadelphia Phillies
Burdette
Tony Gonzalez
Gonzalez
Warren Spahn
Chicago Cubs
Don Cardwell
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston Aerhbi
Abrhbi Boyer
Green
Kubek
Tasby
Berrarf
Williams
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Wertz
Skowron
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Lopez
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KVL All-Star Game Set For Beckley Saturday Night
The Kanawha Valley League All-Star game will be played Saturday night at Harry Lewin Field in Beckley with an 8 p.m. kickoff. Southern Division stars from Beckley will face Northern Division picks led by Dan Towney and Charlie Hudson. Pageants include six Beckley players led by Wendell Backus with pitching by Backus and Wendell Doss. Proceeds benefit EVS and all Little League and Warren Williams players will be guests.
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Beckley
Harry Lewin
KVL
Wendell Backus
Willie Joe Chandler
Ben
Ny Skiles
Frank Carr
Delane McGraw
Bob McClain
Southern Stars
Patsy Fragile
Bob Pack
Marmet
Yankees
Dan Towney
Spencer
Paul Hudson
Charleston
Fragile
Backus
Wendell Doss
EVS
Babe Ruth
Warren Williams
Standings and Games In Major League Baseball
Yesterday results show New York over Boston 11 to 7 and Detroit over Kansas City 11 to 6. Standings list New York on top with a .666 winning percentage, followed by Baltimore Chicago and Cleveland in the race. Tonight’s scheduled games include New York at Washington and Baltimore at Boston.
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Bucks
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In With Flynn Stoco Looks To Be Class Of County
John Flynn notes area coaches, including George Mc Laughlin, praise dedication and depth in county football. Stoco seen as preseason favorite with Don Phillips as standout back, while Wheeler seeks a quarterback. Other teams like Shady Sophia Trap Hill Stratton show potential amid enrollment and interest challenges.
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George McLaughlin
Marsh Fork
Clear Fork
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Wheeler
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Phillips
Shady
al Harper
Harper
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James Lucas
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Wildcats
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Stratton Bulldogs
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Stece
Miss Carroll Defeats Mrs Stumpp For Title
Miss Sally Carroll of Wheeling defeats Mrs Nancy Stumpp 1 up to retain the state women's amateur golf title at the Greenbrier Course. Stumpp missed a 25-foot try to tie on 18 while Carroll saved par from 10 feet earlier. Finalists included Mrs Roger Dean winning the consolation. first flight won by Mrs Earl Christiansen over Mrs Luisa Strong.
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Sally Carroll
Wheeling
Nancy Stumpp
Stumpp
Miss Carroll
Berri Long
Huntington
Roger Dean
Charleston
Virginia Benedett
Earl Christiansen
Parkersburg
Luisa Strong
Lewisburg
Ceredo Renova Rained Out in Southern Regional Play
West Virginia Little League champions from Ceredo Renova will play Fort Worth tonight in Norfolk after yesterday’s rainout opening round of the southern regional. Miami Florida and Biloxi Mississippi meet at 5 p.m. in another halted first round game. The championship game for a Little League World Series berth is set for Saturday.
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Norfolk, Va
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Fort Worth
Miami
Fla
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Oak Hill lettermen featured in team collage
Oak Hill showcases its lettermen with a top row listing Jonathan Clipper Raymond Elmore Kenny Mann Joel Evans Jim Elkins and back row including Russ Swanson Jim Ayres Chuck Crouch Roger Blackwell and Ted Massey. The bottom picture identifies Red Devils co Captains for the season Jim Ayres and Ted Massey.
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Oak Hill
Jonathan Clipper
Raymond Elmore
Kenny Mann
Joel Evans
Jim Elkins
Russ Swanson
Jim Ayres
Chuck
Baseball scores from multiple leagues and games
International League results include Miami 2 Buffalo 1 in 12 innings and Columbus 5 Montreal 4 in 10. Richmond defeats Toronto 2 1. Jersey City edges Rochester 4 2. American Association games feature Minneapolis 3 Charleston 2 in 11 innings. Denver 6 Louisville 5. St Paul 10 Dallas-Fort Worth 1. Houston 8 Indianapolis 3. Pacific Coast League outputs Seattle 4 Tacoma 2. Salt Lake 6 Vancouver 3. Sacramento 8 Spokane 3. Portland 3 San Diego 2.
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