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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1966

Page

9

Chiefs Look Powerful Yet Questioned Depth In Defense

San Diego Chargers are sold for a record 10 million dollars as new ownership takes over. Chiefs remain buoyant about starting units but worry over reserves and depth across positions. The analysis notes Len Dawson and Pete Beathard at quarterback, Otis Taylor and Chris Burford at receivers, Curtis McClinton moving to fullback, and a focus on sustaining a cohesive unit under Hank Stram.

Len Dawson Pete Beathard Lenny Pete Chiefs Otis Taylor Frank Jackson Chris Burford Frank Pitts Fred Arbanas Mack Lee Hill Curtis McClinton Bert Coan Burton Mike Garrett Hank Stram Jon Gilliam Ed Budde Curt Merz Jim Tyrer Dave Mill Hatch Rosdahl Jerrell Wilson Tommy Brooker Earl Lothamer Lothamer Buck Buchanan Jerry Mays Chuck Hurston Aaron Brown Sherrill Hendrick E.J. Holub Bobby Bell Bell Smokey Stover Walt Corey Fred Williamson Willie Mitchell Johnny Robinson Bobby Hunt Solomon Brannan Bobby Ply San Diego Calif UPI San Diego Chargers White House

All Stars Victors In Girls Softball Tilt

World Book Encyclopedia defeated Murphy’s 3 2 in a Beckley at New River Park game after trailing 2 0 early. Adkins of Murphy’s led with two hits, while World Book tied it with two runs in the fourth and pushed ahead with a run in the fifth.

Murphy’s New River Park World Book Crew Adkins Murphy’s World

Boxing results from New York bout card

Johnny Persol defeated James J Woody in a ten round decision. Victor Melendez outpointed Benito Ortiz in ten rounds. Both bouts took place in New York with Persol from Brooklyn and Woody from the Bronx and Melendez and Ortiz representing Puerto Rico.

New York UPI Johnny Persol Brooklyn N.Y James J. Woody Bronx Victor Melendez Puerto Rico Benito Ortiz

Portland bout ends in Calhoun decision over Benton

Milo Calhoun, 165 pounds from Jamaica, outpointed George Benton, 164 pounds of Philadelphia, in a local Portland boxing match. Calhoun used a steady jab to edge Benton on points over ten rounds.

Portland Maine UPI Milo Calhoun Jamaica George Benton Philadelphia

Pimentel 120 Knocks Out Burke in Mexico Canada Bout

Jesus Pimentel from Mexico, aged 120, defeated opponent Jackie Burke 11642 from Canada in a boxing match reported by UPI. Burke was stopped in the bout, marking a decisive knockout victory for Pimentel in the Mexico Canada clash.

Los Angeles UPI Jesus Pimentel Mexico Jackie Burke Canada

East Carolina Has Its Trouble

East Carolina football coach Clarence Stasavich awaits better weather to assess 57 candidates. Rain forced indoor practice on Thursday as seven players were absent or unaccounted for including Buford Davis Alan Hall and John Guyette. The Pirates focused on conditioning and pass patterns amid disrupted start.

Greenville N. C UPI East Carolina Clarence Stasavich Stasavich Buford Davis Alan Hall John Guyette

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