Silver Brand Wins Beckley BR Crown
Albert Hughes starred as Silver Brand defeated New River Supply 4-2 to win the Beckley Babe Ruth round robin at Harry Lewin Field. Hughes struck out 20 of 21 outs, doubled, scored twice, and drove in a run while allowing only four hits and three earned runs for the winner. Cassity took the loss after a strong effort with 11 strikeouts.
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Heatherington Favored In W V Open Singles Quarters
In Wheeling, second seed Bob Heatherington of Pittsburgh leads the men’s division toward the quarterfinals at the W V Open. Top seed Don Schmidt of Fort Wayne was upset by Nickae of Washington, while Mike Miller, Les Marins, Phil Neff, John Williams, and Lang Brisbin also posted wins. In the women’s draw, Ruth Haude and Carol Kauffman reach quarterfinals alongside Missey Bradley and Dott Bell after decisive victories.
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Ohio
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Bethesda
Bill Tucker
Naples
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John Williams
Charleston
Ed Helfeld
Pittsburgh
Lang Brisbin
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Clifford Cook
Ruth Haude
Gezabell Ebbert
Carol Kauffman
Indiana
Dorothy Kott
Alexandria
Missey Bradley
Parkersburg
Janet Thomas
Dott Bell
Betty Kott
Busch Stadium Hosts Grid Pros
NFL exhibitions kick off week three with the Baltimore Colts and St. Louis Cardinals meeting in a nationally televised game at Busch Memorial Stadium. Coaches plan ample rookie work as they evaluate doubtful rosters with opener dates looming and a full Saturday slate across the league.
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Lebanon Elgin duel for VFW Teener baseball title
In Hershey Pennsylvania defending champ Lebanon Valley and undefeated Elgin Illinois meet for the VFW Teener Baseball championship in a double elimination format. Elgin reached the final after a rest day and a win over Lebanon Valley, their only loss. Lebanon Valley upset Kings Mountain 8 0 in semifinal action behind Rich Longnecker two hit pitching. If Lebanon Valley wins the morning game the series will be tied and an afternoon game decides the champion.
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Hershey
Leftridge May Not Play Against Giants
The Steelers add two players for tryouts before cuts. Dick Leeuwenburg from Stanford joins from the Bears and Jim Brown, rookie halfback from Philadelphia, are added. Dick Leftridge returns after a month out and may suit up but likely not play against the 49ers.
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Andy Russell
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Mike Lind
Asbury
Kent State
Willie Start
Falcons 1969 preview under Norb Hecker faces uphill odds
The Falcons as an expansion club loom as a long shot to win a game this season. Randy Johnson and Dennis Claridge figure in a stacked quarterback group while linemen and backs are rated unevenly. Norb Hecker must coach patience as Atlanta tries for upsets and development.
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Bob Richards
Chuck Sieminski
Guy Reese
Dennis Murphy
Roger Anderson
John Contoulis
Tommy Nobis
Marion Rushing
Bill Jobko
Andy van Sonn
Ralph Heck
Jerry Richardson
Lee Calland
Ron Smith
Bob Sherman
Nick Rassas
Bob Riggle
Carl Silvestri
Atlanta Falcons
Norb Hecker
Plans For Organizing WVC Grid Board Alert
Beckley based Conference Commissioner George Springer announced preliminary plans to form a West Virginia Conference football board at a Clarksburg meeting this weekend. The plan would start regular football referee assignments in 1967, mirroring existing basketball officiating. About 35 coaches and officials are expected to attend Sunday at Clarksburg Salem College branch to elect officers and schedule clinics and meetings for the year.
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UPI
West Virginia
Clarksburg
George Springer
Springer
Salem College
Liston Johnson Fight Draws Cash In Sweden
Former heavyweight champion Sonny Liston meets Amos Johnson in Gothenburg in a 10 round bout as he seeks a title rematch with Cassius Clay. Liston weighs about 219 pounds, earns $10,000 plus 25 percent of the gate, while Johnson reportedly nets around $5,000. Gate prices run from $1 to $22 with a 24,000 seat outdoor stadium host venue ausência.
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U.S
Five Area Gridders In All-Star Contest
Five Beckley and surrounding area players join the West Virginia All-Stars to meet the Virginia All-Stars in the Kiwanis Bowl at Mitchell Stadium Bluefield. Kickoff is 8 p m with Don Williams guiding WV and Cas Ramsey coaching Virginia. The WV squad relies on Elbert Smith Jerry McBrayer and three quarterbacks while Lee Daniels handles kicking. Admission 2 50 for adults 1 for children.
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Richard Cooper
Robert Bair
Beckley
Rodney Hamilton
Pineville
Carter Warden
Mullens
West Virginia All-Stars
Virginia All-Stars
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Don Williams
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Jerry Harmon
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Montgomery
Chuck Napier
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Wright Leads Western Open After First Round
Mickey Wright, LPGA Hall of Fame member, shot three under par 72 at Rainbow Springs Country Club to hold a one stroke lead in the Women's Western Open. Margie Masters was second at 73, followed by Kathy Whitworth and Mary Mills at 74 and 75 respectively.
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Carol Mann
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PGA National to host PGA team championship two years
The Professional Golfers Association national team championship will be played at the PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens Florida for the next two years under an agreement reached Thursday.
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Palm Beach Gardens. Fla
UPI
Professional Golfers Association
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Hawks Announce 1966 67 Home Schedule In St Louis
The St Louis Hawks announced their 1966 67 home schedule. They will play 29 home games and open against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday Oct 15.
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National Basketball Association
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Bowl Wick For The Birds Bowl Wick For The Birds
Bowl meet results list high team series and individual scores across both men and women divisions. Notable figures include Dick Sepkowski 780 series and Edith Gorsica 461 series, with top team marks The Lazy Four 2182 and The Slow Pokes 792 high game.
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Bert Hawley
Ross Phipps
Joe Gorsica
Billy Coughlin
Tom Shrewsbury
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Juanita Greer
Kathleen Cole
Jets Blank Hens On Five Hitter
The Columbus Jets defeated Toledo 2-0 as Wilbur Wood held the Mud Hens to five hits. The win kept Columbus two games ahead of Rochester in the International League pennant chase. Rochester beat Toronto 3-1 behind Frank Bertaina. Mike Epstein hit his 21st homer for the Red Wings. Jacksonville beat Richmond 5-3 in 10 innings and Buffalo defeated Syracuse 8-6 in 11 innings with Duke Carmel delivering a three-run homer in the 11th.
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Columbus Jets
Wood
Wilbur Wood
Toledo
Columbus
Mud Hens
Jets
Rochester
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Jackie Cullen
Toronto
Frank Bertaina
Mike Epstein
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Duke Carmel
Three World Records Fall At AAU Swim Meet
Lincoln meet opens with three world records and a near one as Don Schollander and 14 year old Catie Ball star. Santa Clara Swim Club seeks third straight men’s and women’s titles amid strong field including Olympic champion Schollander. Martha Randall ties 400 meter freestyle record as she wins national title.
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Catie Ball
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Fla
Schollander
Karen Muir
Republic of South Africa
Martha Randall
Wayne
Football Player Dies After Practice Injury
Earl L. Frandsen, 16, died in Houston from a ruptured brain artery suffered during a high school football practice. Doctors said the defect was a weak blood vessel, not caused by the football activity.
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UPI
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