Attendance by rating will decide future baseball crowds
Washington columnist speculates on CBS Yankees sale influencing how attendance is measured. He envisions rating services, model turnstiles, and computer analysis determining crowd size, replacing traditional box office counts, with polls of 15 fans and first 50 entrants guiding sellout declarations.
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Golf Honors Won By Lilly Howen
Mrs. Lena Lilly shot 82 to take low gross honors and Blanche Howen 73 to win low net in the Moss McCulloch Handicap at Black Knight Country Club on Tuesday a ladies day feature. Next Tuesday is the season’s ladies day with luncheon and awards. Results include Lib Hancock and Dot Barker beating Lena Lilly and Viola Wray on the 20th hole and Katheryn Hunton with Blanche Howen defeating Ann Sprague and Thelma Wood two up.
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Lena Lilly
Blanche Howen
Black Knight Country Club
Lib Hancock
Dot Barker
Viola Wray
Dorothy Rist
Marianna Gates
Edna May Phillips
Virginia Cooper
Betty Bazzarre
Mary Hall
Polly McWhorter
Sally Susman
Katheryn Hunton
Ann Sprague
Thelma Wood
Nell Russell
Grace Whit Jock
Lissa Mahler
Lea Piper
West Virginia Loses In National Doubles Tennis
In Chestnut Hill Massachusetts the West Virginia duo Peachy Kellmeyer of Charleston and Carol Southmayd of Washington were eliminated on day three of the Lawn Tennis Association National Doubles Tournament. They lost 7-5 6-3 to fifth seeds Justina Bricka and Carol Hanks of St. Louis as Wimbledon champions Margaret Smith and Leslie Turner advanced with a easy second round win.
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Mass
UPI
West Virginia
Peachy Kellmeyer
Charleston
Carol Southmayd
Washington
Peachy
Miss Southmayd
Justina Bricka
Carol Hanks
St. Louis
Margaret Smith
Leslie Turner
Stoco Indians Begin Practice For This Year’s Football Team
The Stoco Indians start practice this week under coach Tony Castanon with 13 returning lettermen and 36 players. A hard conditioning program precedes a single wing offense, aiming for a tougher county season after a 5-4 finish last year. The schedule opens Sept 5 at Oak Hill, with nine games through November, featuring several away contests and home games at Stoco.
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Stoco Indians
Tony Castanon
Indians
Castanon
Charles Crafton
Sammy Richardson
Stoco
Ray Pack
Sam Richardson
Charles Drafton
Larry Davis
Eugene Harold
Eddie Prichard
Clem Dodd
Marshall Thompson
Windell Christian
Eugene O'Neil
Tommy Rubin
Jim West
Wayne Perdue
Oak Hill
Hinton
Sophia
Shady Springs
Marsh Fork
Peterstown
Mullens
Pineville
Trap Hill
Beckley Five Youths Cup Tennis Tourney Champs Named
The Beckley Recreational Tennis Tournament at Beckley Tennis Club crowned five youth champions: Sharon Sampson in girls 15-18, Vaneta Blankenship in girls 14 and under, Pat Stover in boys 12-14, Mark Lyon in boys 9-11, and David Lilly in boys and girls 9 and under.
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Beckley
Sharon Sampson
Vaneta Blankenship
Pat Stover
Mark Lyon
David Lilly
Beckley Tennis Club
Miss Sampson
Miss Blankenship
Stover
Lyon
Lilly
Patty Statzer
Shelia Selden
Sharon Stover
Philip Rodriguez
Michaelene Stover
Betty Thompson
Linda Hidalgo
Michaelene
Mike Lamb
Kim Lilly
Stanley Selden
John Lilly
Glen Holman
John Futterman
Nicklaus Tops Money Winners In Pro Golf Standings
In the latest PGA money list update Nicklaus remains first with 97 217 dollars ahead of Palmer 90 443 and Lema 68 738. Nichols tied for second at the St Paul Open earning 2 560 dollars boosting his season total to 36 087 while Venturi placed seventh with 775 dollars and Rodriguez sits 69 86 behind.
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Juan Rodriguez
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Tony Lema
Billy Casper, Jr
WVU Leads Southern Conference Standings Preview
West Virginia rated 2-1 favorite to finish first in the Southern Conference in a preseason coach poll here, edging Virginia Tech by six first place votes and 62-59 on points. VPI is second, followed by Richmond, George Washington, Virginia Military Institute, The Citadel, Furman, William and Mary, and Davidson.
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Virginia Tech
Gobblers
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Richmond
George Washington
Virginia Military
Citadel
Furman
William and Mary
Davidson
UPI
Bob Schweickert
Allen McCune
Eddie Pastilong
Clarence Stasavich
East Carolina
Marv Levy
Haglan
VMI
Navy
Pitt
Levy
Indians
John McKenna
Ed Merrick
Ronnie Smith
Eddie Teague
Army
Greensboro and Rome in Pony League Play
Greensboro North Carolina meets Rome New York and Springdale Pennsylvania battles Hagerstown Maryland in the opening round of the Pony League Eastern Division tournament. The four day double elimination event leads to the Pony League World Series in San Diego California. Players were feted today at a luncheon in the George Washington Hotel.
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San Diego
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Trap Hill ninth grade football squad announces meeting
All boys interested in the Trap Hill ninth grade football team should report to the gymnas ium Thursday at 12 00 according to Glen Daniel coach Equipment will be issued for the coming practice sessions.
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Trap Hill
Glen Daniel
Tennis entrants named for Meadow Club tournament
Rafael Osuna Antonio Palafox Dennis Ralston and Frank Froehling are among the latest entrants in the Meadow Club international tournament which begins at Southampton New York August 24. The Cincinnati Royals will play a 32 game home schedule in the 1964 65 NBA season starting October 18 against the San Francisco Warriors.
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UPI
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Antonio Palafox
Dennis Ralston
Frank Froehling
Southampton
N.Y
Cincinnati, Ohio
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National Basketball Association
San Francisco Warriors
Detroit Lions face 1964 challenge from aging stars
The 1964 Detroit Lions may contend for the Western Division title but rely on veterans like Joe Schmidt and Dick Lane. Coach George Wilson warns health and injuries, plus questions on the offensive line and backfield, could determine outcomes as young players push for spots. The defense is strong, but offense needs cohesion and prevention of further injuries.
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Bob Fowler
United Press International Detroit
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Joe Schmidt
Night Train) Lane
George Wilson
Lowe
Detroit
Lucien Reeberg
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J. D. Smith
Philadelphia
Nick Pietrosante
Danny Lewis
Nick
Gail Cogdill
Jim Gibbons
Terry Barr
Studstill
Milt Plum
Earl Morrall
NFL
Y. A. Tittle
New York Giants
Baltimore
Johnny Unitas
Wilson
Aug 26 31 Slow Pitch Softball Meet in Charleston
The Southern West Virginia Slow Pitch Softball Tournament will be held in Charleston August 26 through 31 at Bigley Field. Entry is 15 per team, payable at Martin Ta bor Sporting Goods Store. Director Bob Miller expects it to be the state's largest this year, with jackets for winners and trophies for runners up.
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Charleston
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Martin & Tabor Sporting Goods
Central Ave
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Belinsky Sent To Hawaii Club
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Belinsky was reinstated after a suspension and immediately optioned to the Hawaii farm club. His attorney said Belinsky would refuse the option and seek a Frick hearing, while observers noted the move followed baseball rules and a 72 hour reporting window.
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UPI
Bo Belinsky
Hawaii
Island Paradise
Los Angeles Angels
Fred Haney
Belinsky
Angels
Paul Caruso
Ford Frick
Caruso
Los Angeles Times
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Haney
Frick
Beckley Junior High Announces Schedule
Beckley Junior High football opens practice Saturday for a Sept. 5 game with Stoco. A possible Nov. 4 makeup allows time to prepare. Players must present birth certificates and pass a staff medical exam today at 1 30 p m to practice. Schedule lists Sept. 5 Stoco Sept. 17 Oak Hill Sept. 24 Mullens Oct. 1 Mount Hope Oct. 8 Shady Spring Oct. 15 Logan Oct. 22 Hinton Oct. 29 Bluefield and a potential Nov. 4 game.
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Mullens
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Hintons
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USLTA Doubles Matches Heat Up At Longwood Club
Top seeds Dennis Ralston and Chuck McKinley and Clark Graebner with Marty Riessen resume today in the USLTA national doubles tournament after showers ended Tuesday play at Longwood. Several other men’s matches were underway when rain halted action. Froehling and Pasarell staged a dramatic two-set escape before rain stopped play. Women’s seeded teams dominated, with Wimbledon’s Leslie Turner streaking past Buck and McKean 6-1, 6-1.
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Mass
UPI
Dennis Ralston
Chuck McKinley
Clark Graebner
Marty Riessen
Longwood Cricket Club
Frank Froehling II
Charles Pasarell
Froehling
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Fla
Pasarell
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John Pickens
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Dave Power
Fort Collins
Colo
Margaret Smith
Leslie Turner
Australia
R. A. Buck
Manchester
A. S. McKean
Hamilton
Negro Named To Davis Cup Team
Arthur Ashe, a 21 year old from Richmond Virginia, became the first Negro named to a United States Davis Cup challenge round team. He joins seven players for the Cleveland challenge round, September 25 to 27, joining Chuck McKinley of San Antonio and Dennis Ralston of Bakersfield who top the squad along with Frank Froehling, Marty Riessen, Charles Pasarell, and Clark Graebner.
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UPI
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San Antonio
Tex
Dennis Ralston
Bakersfield
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Australia
Frank Froehling
Coral Gables
Fla
Marty Riessen
Evanston, Il
Charles Pasarell
Santurce, P.R
Clark Graebner
Charleston Wins In Fourteenth Inning Shock Victory
Charleston Indians edged the Springfield Giants 5-4 in 14 innings in an Eastern League game. Charleston scored early with three runs in the 2nd and 3rd while Springfield tied it with runs in the 4th 6th and 8th. Both teams plated runs in the 10th as Springfield used four pitchers.
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Springfield Giants
Charleston
Giants
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Elmira Pioneers
Steve Cosgrove
Johnny Hogg
Sox
Williamsport Mets
York
White Roses
Mets
Poling Tops Qualifiers in Twin Oaks Championship
Gary Poling led the 1964 Twin Oaks County Club championship qualifying with a 69 while Roger Keaton followed at 72. Qualifying ends Friday and players will be split into five flights with trophies for winners and runners-up. A hole-in-one prize is offered with a tiebreaker on No 8 green if needed.
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Gary Poling
Twin Oaks
Roger Keaton
All-American Baseball Tournament Opens in Johnstown
The 20th annual All-American Amateur Baseball Association event began in Johnstown with a six day double elimination format and a full eight game slate. Matchups include New York City vs Allentown, Detroit vs Zanesville, Holyoke vs Maryland State, Johnstown vs Pittsburgh, Baltimore vs New Brunswick, Buffalo vs Toronto, Milford vs Birmingham, and Brooklyn defends the title against Philadelphia.
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Steelers Drill In Intensive Camp Amid Loss To Eagles
Kingston, RI. Coach Buddy Parker plans continued rugged drills for the Pittsburgh Steelers after a 24-13 setback to the Philadelphia Eagles. The team prepares for a second exhibition game Saturday against the Cleveland Browns in Akron, Ohio. Tackle Charley Bradshaw, 6-6, 260 pounds, arrived after finishing studies at Baylor University Law School.
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Buddy Parker
Pittsburgh Steelers
Parker
Philadelphia Eagles
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Cleveland Browns
Akron
Ohio
Charley Bradshaw
Bradshaw
Baylor University Law School
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