Three Regulars Return to Mount Hope Mustangs
Mount Hope, 1961 state runner up and Coalfield Conference champions, faces a rebuilding year as Coach Jack Shockey loses most of last season’s regulars to graduation and transfers. The lineup relies on juniors and sophomores with Mike Buffa a potential replacement for Nowlin. The team emphasizes hustle and quick drive, aiming to stay tough despite lighter weights and less experience.
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Richard Toney
Sylvester
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Don Marchio
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Eugen Pryor
Denzil Penn
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No Beanhalls I'm Just Guessing Like Hitters Says Drysdale
Don Drysdale, feared Dodger pitcher, discusses brushing back hitters while denying intent to hit. He cites past totals, defends the tactic as part of pitching, notes a single hit in 1966 season, and highlights his control and team records amid a long career.
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Drysdale
Alexander the ‘Great
Joe McGinnity
McGinnity
Don
AAABA Title To Be Decided Tonight
Milford Mass and Washington DC meet again to decide the AAABA tournament winner after Washington beat Milford 11 to 0, handing Milford its first loss in the double elimination event. Washington scored eight runs in the fifth inning and Milford managed four hits with three errors.
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Not A Chaw Worm at Charleston Park Rodeo
An attendant at Coonskin Park fish rodeo reports a child signed up with a large wad of tobacco. Asked what it was, the boy replied it was worms.
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W. Va
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Patterson Liston Title Fight Broadcast Deal Announced
American Broadcasting Company will televise the Floyd Patterson Sonny Liston heavyweight title bout for 400000 dollars. The September 25 Chicago fight will be shown to national households exclusively by ABC.
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Bridgeton and Somerville Open Babe Ruth World Series Action
Bridgeton New Jersey hosts Somerville Massachusetts as the Babe Ruth World Series opens with Charlotte North Carolina defeating Boone Iowa 7-1 and Tulisa Oklahoma beating Bridgeton 131-4 Portland Oregon topping Somerville 6-4. The two local teams meet today with the winner facing Boone on Wednesday. Portland also plays Wednesday.
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Bluefield Pulls Ahead in Appalachian League Doubleheader Sweep
Bluefield widened its lead by taking both ends of a doubleheader from Salem 14-10 and 9-3. Wytheville crushed Middlesboro 2-1 as Kingsport outslugged Harlan 22-13, moving to fourth in the league. Kingsport’s 22-13 win stretched to four hours with 30 walks before a late curfew.
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Two Shutouts In Eastern League Roundup
United Press International reports two Monday night shutouts in the Eastern League. Elmira defeated Binghamton 6-0 as Steve Dalkowski threw a three hit whitewash and Elmira piled up 15 hits off three Triplet pitchers. Spring Field Giants limited Williamsport 10 to four hits, powered by John Pregenzer on the mound.
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Palmer Takes Weekend Off To Lead Money List
Arnold Palmer skipped the St. Paul Open and still tops the PGA money list with $80,198.33 earned this year. Gene Littler is second with $61,170.82, Bill Capser Jr. third with $52,438.44, and Doug Sanders rose to ninth at $30,167.29 after winning the St. Paul Open.
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NBA Approves Global Amendment for Worldwide Boxing
Tacoma based Dr. Charles P. Larson heads the new NBA World Association as amendments to NBA bylaws create NBAOW with four regions North America South America the Orient and Europe. Philippines official Justiniano N Montano Jr applauds the move while Abe J Greene Alfred M Klein and Ned Winder back the plan as delegates push for executive implementation in Chicago on Sept 24.
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USLTA Rounds Up Net Stars for National Doubles
USLTA in Chestnut Hill Mass vows top title play at the 82nd National Doubles championships. Eight players arrive from Moscow and Mexico City with Davis Cup stars ordered to double duty, aiming to boost American defense chances as McKinley and Ralston previously won in 1961 and seek another comeback.
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Steelers Prep For Lions After Browns Setback
WEST LIBERTY WEST VIRGINIA The Steelers resumed practice after a 33-10 loss to Cleveland as they prepare for Monday night’s exhibition against the Detroit Lions. Linebacker Bob Schmitz was released from the hospital following a concussion sustained in the exhibition opener. Ray Lemek and fullback Bob Ferguson are nursing injuries and may miss action. Buddy Parker canceled Monday rest and reviewed the Browns game film.
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Lopez Jr Homers Help Ocala Orange Defeat St Albans
Al Lopez Jr. hit a two run homer to spark Ocala Orange to a 7 3 first round win over St Albans Herons in the National Baseball Congress tournament in Wichita Kansas The Florida champs racked nine hits off St Albans pitcher Gary Saunders Bob Ward started for Ocala and earned the win until Gene Adkins belted a three run shot for St Albans in the sixth inning
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St. Albans
Freese and Robinson Lift Reds With Dramatic 10th-Frame Rally
Cincinnati tops Los Angeles 7-3 in 10 innings on Frank Robinson’s record breaking grand slam and Gene Freese’s two clutch hits in his season debut. Bob Purkey earned his 19th win as Reds close gap on Dodgers, drawing 114 000 fans over the four game series.
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