New River Park Nets 1962 Girls Volleyball Championship
New River Park claims the 1962 girls volleyball title in a double elimination tournament. James Kessinger presents the championship trophy to Shirley Ferguson, captain, with teammates Linda Collier Mary Adkins Patty Cochran and others pictured. Also crowned winner in the men's division is Crab Orchard Baptist Church with captain Merl Price and team members shown.
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James Kessinger
City Recreation Board
Shirley Ferguson
Linda Collier
Mary Adkins
Patty Cochran
Miss Fer
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Jim Deck
Merl
Seven Strokes Separate Top 27 In Jaycee Golf Event
In Huntington West Virginia the International Jaycee Junior Golf tournament trimmed to 100 qualifiers for the championship flight after two rounds. Wayne Downey Alabama led with 72 69 141 while California’s James Wiechers dropped to 76 for 69 76 145. Mike Riley California and John Hogden Wisconsin tied for second at 142.
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U. S. Golf Association
Wayne Downey
Alabama
Downey
Mike Riley
Andy Nusbaum
Kansas
John Hogden
Wisconsin
Riley
Jeff Alpert
Connecticut
Harry Lea
Virginia
Scott Divoll
Vermont
Grandmother Takes Salt Lake City Golf Lead
Jackie Pung the Hawaii born golfer known as a Grandmother led the Salt Lake City Ladies Professional Golf Association event after the first round. She shot two under par 70 to hold a two stroke edge over Betty Jameson and Kathy Cornelius, with second round set for today.
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Hawaii
Graebner Named Final Pick for U S Davis Cup Junior Squad
Clark Graebner, 19, the 1961 Wimbledon junior champion from Cleveland Ohio, has been named to the junior United States Davis Cup squad as the 16th and final player chosen.
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Colts Face Hole At Fullback In 1962 Preseason
The Baltimore Colts may trade to fill the gap at fullback after Joe Perry, 35, sustained a torn leg ligament in an exhibition. Perry is out five to eight weeks. Mark Smolinsky is injured, leaving rookie Fred Gillett as the only other true fullback. The loss tweaks plans but core stars like Unitas, Moore, and Marchetti remain secure. rookies add depth as camp continues.
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Jim Parker
George Preas
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Pete Case
Bill Byrne
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J. D. Smith
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Jim Schrader
Redskin
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Riley Gunnels
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Gene Gossage
Chuck Bednarik
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John Nocera
Bob Harrison
Tom Brookshier
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Irv Cross
Don Burroughs
Jimmy Carr
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Pro Charts RUNNING: Eagles' Offense and Depth Questioned
Breakaway threats Ted Dean and Tim Brown pace the attack while Clarence Peaks anchors the line. Brown's speed hints at elite potential and Sonny Jurgensen shows arm strength despite a January dislocation. McDonald and Retzlaff are deep threats with Walston aging. Budd adds sprinter danger. Defensive units show gaps with aging Bednarik and uncertain rookies, yet secondary remains capable. Nick Skorich's squad contends again as Jurgensen bombs reach McDonald.
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Tim Brown
Clarence Peaks
Brown
Theron Sapp
Cardinals defeat Braves 14 to 7 in early innings
The Cardinals built a commanding margin early and held on to beat the Braves 14 to 7. The win showcased strong offense and solid pitching to secure the victory.
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4 Standings and scores from the baseball leagues
The data shows National League standings with Los Angeles leading at 45 8 games, San Francisco 79 48, Cincinnati 79 49, and others. Thursday results include San Francisco 2 New York 1 and Milwaukee 3 St. Louis 2, plus Chicago 3 Los Angeles 2. Scores from American League list New York 76 50 and Los Angeles 72 56 with multiple games noted. Friday’s pitchers and matchups are listed for several NL and AL games and venues.
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Koufax Could Return For Dodgers In Two Or Three Weeks
Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax, sidelined by a circulatory issue affecting a finger, says he may be ready to pitch in two or three weeks. He has started running and throwing but cannot yet pitch, despite last season’s 269 strikeouts and 14 wins this year.
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Oklahoma City Open leads split by Pott and Dill
Johnny Pott and Terry Dill shared the Oklahoma City Open lead with 68s at Quail Creek. Gene Littler Don Massingale and Gay Brewer Jr. chased at 69 while Freddie Leffingwell and others logged 70s as the windy, sun baked course challenged the field. Dill, 23, former Texas star, burst with five birdies and emerged as a major talk of the day.
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University of Texas
Farming and Ranching Dominate Wyoming Economy
World Almanac reports that sixty five percent of Wyoming residents derive their livelihood directly or indirectly from farming or ranching, highlighting the state’s agrarian economic foundation.
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