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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1962

Page

7

Yankees top Indians as Terry shuts out, snaps skid

Ralph Terry struck out nine in a 5-0 shutout of the Cleveland Indians, his 19th win of the season, lifting the Yankees to a three game lead in the American League. Ralph Houk quipped about their late-season surge as Sam McDowell took the loss. Meanwhile Washington beat Baltimore 7-0 and Boston defeated Detroit 7-4.

Milton Richman UPI Ralph Houk Yankees Houk Ralph Terry Cleveland Indians Baltimore Orioles Terry Yanks

Senators, Red Sox win as Clinton homers again

Washington’s right hander holds four hitters, but the Senators win despite a five win season. Harry Bright collects three of nine Senators hits and drives in two. Billy Hoeft takes his seventh loss while Lu Clinton belts his 17th homer, adding a two run shot in the sixth to boost Boston past Detroit. Conley secures the win with Radatz assisting in the seventh after the Tigers score twice.

Terry Bubba Phillips Tito Francona al Luplow Sam McDowell Mickey Mantle Washington Senators Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Washington Harry Bright Senators Billy Hoeft Lu Clinton Red Sox Tigers Clinton Bill Bruton al Kaline Boston Hank Aguirre Gene Conley Dick Radatz Conley

New Names to Fill Raiders 62 Roster

The Oakland Raiders, in a major off season overhaul, unveil a slate of new players and veterans moved on. Don Heinrich returns to quarterback contention with M C Reynolds as contention. Bo Roberson and Lance Alworth shape a revamped backfield with Charley Fuller and Alan Miller or Willie Simpson at fullback. Rover McMurtry anchors the line with Riley Morris switching to defensive end.

Wes Fry Raiders George Fleming Oakland Fleming Marty Feldman Flores Tom Flores Don Heinrich Washington New York Giants Dallas Texans M. C. Reynolds Buffalo Bills Chuck McMurtry Wayne Crow Bills John Dittrich Vernon Valdez Alworth Lance Alworth Arkansas San Diego Chargers Bo Roberson San Francis San Diego Roberson Heinrich Reynolds Charley Fuller Alan Miller Willie Simpson Jim Otto McMurtry Feldman Riley Morris

Round One of Pony League World Series Opens In Washinton

Houston shells Joliet 12-2 as Mike Long fires a two hitter to power Greensboro past National City 3-1. Houston catcher Dave Lynch homered and doubled, aiding a 13 hit attack. Hugh Hamilton of Houston earns his ninth win in 10 starts with 11 strikeouts. Joliet scores both runs in opening frame. National City’s Jim Melillo hits a leadoff homer. Greensboro plates two in the third to reach 3-1, Ted Williams takes the loss for National City.

Washington Houston Tex Greensboro N.C National City Calif Joliet Ill Mike Long Long Dave Lynch Texans Hugh Hamilton Jim Melillo Bob Heise Gary Hensley North Carolina Don Dunn Dean Shore Ted Williams

Pro Charts Lions Holdover Gambles and Strengths Outline

Tom Watkins could relieve pressure on Nick Pietrosante as Lions seek offensive balance. Milt Plum may lift passing efficiency with leadership unused in Cleveland. Lions defense remains strong though trade reshapes line. corrected gaps and deep personnel aim to revitalize the aerial attack for a team that finished second on defense but needs more scoring.

Tom Watkins Nick Pietrosante Watkins Danny Lewis Johnny Olszewski Pietrosante Milt Plum Lions Cleveland Earl Morrall Joe Schmidt Carl Brettschneider Wayne Walker Wayne Max Messner Lloyd Bruce Maher Dick LeBeau Night Train Lane Yale Gary Lowe Lane Lary

Hambletonian may take four heats to decide

A field of 15 trotters for the 37th Hambletonian at Du Quoin faces a drawn post layout that could require four heats. Top entries such as A C's Viking and Sprite Rodney race from early positions, with Dubble T and Impish also shaping the grid. If three different winners emerge from heats one to three, a fourth heat will determine the $62,854 share of the $116,612 purse.

A.C Viking Sprite Rodney Springfield Ill Spry Rodney Dubble T Indiana Indianapolis Ind Connersville Impish Varlo Hanover Lexington

Sanders advances to seventh in PGA money list

Doug Sanders moves to No 7 in golf money standings after two straight victories. He earned 5300 at the Oklahoma City Open, boosting his season total to 35467.29 while Arnold Palmer led with 80198.33. Gene Littler rose to second with 62270.82 as Bill Casper Jr, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Bob Goalby follow in the top ranks.

Dunedin Fla Gene Littler Oklahoma City Littler Bill Casper Jr Jack Nicklaus Gary Player Bob Goalby Sanders Bob Nichols Phil Rodgers Bruce Crampton Australia

Two More Report To WVU Grid Squad

Morgantown West Virginia two more candidates report to coach Gene Corum for the West Virginia University football squad. Guard Tom Brindle who served in the Marines will be eligible this fall. End Vernon Goff played on the 1960 freshman team but was held out last year for academic difficulties.

Morgantown W. Va UPI West Virginia University Gene Corum Tom Brindle Vernon Goff Brindle Marines Goff

Reds Open Three-Game Series With NL Leaders Dodgers

Reds travel to Los Angeles trailing the Dodgers by four and a half games but optimistic after last season's sweep. Bob Purkey, with 20 wins, will start with rest, while teammates stress the importance of remaining competitive but caution many games remain. Robby, Hutchinson, Coleman and others express belief in a comeback despite Dodgers’ strength and Koufax’s absence.

Cincinnati UPI Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles Dodgers Reds Bob Purkey Purkey Robinson Houston Robby Gordy Coleman Hutchinson Ance Dodger Coleman Giants Koufax Drysdale Williams Podres Maloney Nuxhall Jay O’toole

Frank Prince Dominates Bluefield Oval Race Day

Frank Prince from Crab Orchard swept the Mountaineer Speedway events at Bluefield, winning the third heat and the 25 lap feature. M B Walker edged Prince in the helmet dash and chased him in the feature. Jack Anderson led the second heat with Benny Miller and Richard Lafferty close behind. Benny Miller escaped serious injury after a two car pileup and was hospitalized with a sore leg.

Frank Prince Mountaineer Bluefield Crab Orchard Prince Norm Southern Bill Wilkinson M. B. Walker Price Jack Anderson Benny Miller Richard Lafferty Bob Hampton Gene Stiles Glen Fork R. C. Allen Princeton Hank Shumate Walker Winnie” Farley Allen

Logan To Face Detroit In Softball Regionals

Logan will meet Detroit Friday in regional softball play at Hamilton Ohio after winning the West Virginia title. Logan managed only two hits off Charleston pitcher Jim Tincher but they counted. Paul Dingess doubled in the second inning and scored on a single by Ted Murray. Doug Ellison was the winning pitcher.

Parkersburg W. Va UPI Logan Detroit Hamilton Ohio West Virginia Charleston Jim Tincher Paul Dingess Ted Murray Doug Ellison

July and August Named for Historical Figures

The text notes that only July and August carry names honoring people, July for Ilius Caesar and August for August ius, highlighting a rare two month tribute in the calendar.

Ilius Caesar Augustius

Midget Football Opens Season At Van Meter Stadium

Two games kickoff the Civitan Club sponsored Midget Football League at Van Meter Stadium tonight. East Beckley seeks a 32nd straight title against North Beckley while Bolling Addition faces South Beckley in the opener at 6 30. New coaches include Pete Crouch at Bolling and Tony Misiti at South as North Beckley promotes Bill Scruggs to head coach amid anticipation.

Little Boys Big Boys Civitan Club East Beckley North Beckley van Meter Stadium South Beckley Bill Scruggs Frank Rodriguez Bolling Addition Pete Crouch Bolling Tony Misiti South Art Seymour

Haydon Defeats Mortimer in All-British Final at Palace

In St Moritz Switzerland Ann Haydon beat Angela Mortimer 6 3 4 6 6 2 to win the all British final. Jean Claude Barclay of France captured the men's singles title overcoming Harold Elschenbreiche of West Germany 6 1 6 2 in the Palace tournament.

Haydon Mortimer ST

Baseball Standings and Schedule From A L East and National League

The American League standings show New York leading at 73 58 with a .557 mark and Minnesota at 74 59 .556. Results from Monday include New York 5 Cleveland 0 and Washington 7 Baltimore 0. In the National League Los Angeles leads at 84 6? .649 with San Francisco second at 82 48 .631. Upcoming games list Cleveland at New York, Detroit at Boston, Baltimore at Washington, and more with pitchers noted for nightly matchups.

United Press International American League W. L. Pet New York Los Angeles Minnesota Chicago Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Boston Kansas City Washington Grant Ramos Bouton Stafford Regan Monbouquette Fisher Rudolph Kaat Wynn Chance Pfister San Francisco Cincinnati Pittsburgh St. Louis Milwaukee Philadelphia Houston Soonce Law Race Broglio Purkey Podres Shaw Marishal Jackson R. L. Miller Hook Bennett Short

Yankees to Pick Up Cullen of IL from Richmond

News wires say the New York Yankees will promote pitcher Jack Cullen from Richmond at season end Sept 9. Cullen thrilled by the news helped Richmond beat Jacksonville Suns 4 2 as his 11th win against seven losses. Also: Atlanta Crackers beat Jets 7 2 lifting to fourth. Maple Leafs beat Red Wings 7 3 aided by Dennis Menke two run homer. Buffalo at Syracuse game rained out. Standings show Jacksonville leading with 52 62? The content notes multiple standings entries and records.

United Press International New York Yankees Jack Cullen Richmond Cullen Virginians Jacksonville Suns Atlanta Crackers Columbus Jets Leroy Gregory Crackers Toronto Maple Leafs Rochester Red Wings Dennis Menke Buffalo Syracuse W. L. Pet. GB Jacksonville Toronto Rochester Atlanta

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