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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1962

Page

9

Tryout for Team As Football Returns To Clear Fork Panthers

A 37-player Clear Fork roster, lacking grid experience, trains under Coach Bill Montgomery as football returns after financial cuts. Five veterans lead the squad, with Royce Stanley as end and others in backfield and line roles. 170-pound Michael K. Toney tops weight, while 117-pound Delmor Williams is lightest. First game at Sophia Blue Hawks tests the rebuilding Raleigh County League entry, as coaches hope for a strong start despite size disadvantages.

Montgomery Maryland Roynce Stanley William Sto Panthers Stover Williams Stanley Toney Jarrell Robert Dunbar Dunbar Charles Michael K. Toney Delmor Williams Sophia Blue Hawks Sophia Raleigh County League Clear Fork Eugene Daley Teddy Jarrell Calvin Seacrist E Royce Stanley David Stover William Stover E Leonard White Kenneth Barefield Larry Doss Darryl Dunbar Truman Long Gary Maynor Barry Meadows Denny Pauly Wilbert Williams James Peters Doyle Stover Michael B. Toney Wally Williams Doug Walker Harvey Williams Clifton Ashlyss Clarence Meadows Tony Stewart Jerry Stover Roger Stover Freddie Tony Thomas Williams Mike Wingo Jerry Massey Bob Tony Bob Williams Bryant Withrow Jerry Toney

CLEAR FORK SCHEDULE 1962

Schedule lists dates for late summer to fall events at Sophia Northfork Elkhorn Liberty Herndon Marsh Fork Beckley JV Van Duval with entries from Aug through Nov indicating a sequence of matchups or events across multiple locations and teams. The list implies a regional timetable for the Clear Fork area activities during September and October 1962.

Mullens Beckley Sophia Oceana Pineville Trap Hill Mt. Hope Welch Gary Princeton Stock

East Beckley Ups Win Streak in Midget League Action

East Beckley, a four time champion and unbeaten in 32 prior games, extended its run to 33 by routing North Beckley 13-0 in Midget Football League play. South Beckley and Bowling Addition battled to a 6-6 tie as North showed air attack potential but couldn't score.

East Beckley North Beckley Bowling Addition South Beckley East Andy Lawson North Mike Radford Mountaineers Wildcats Fast Adkins the Lawson South Derek Cimali Bowling David Earhart Cimali Miller Kertz T. Hopkins Walker Beckett Prince Farrish Allen Gilkerson Torrico Earhart Beckley Mastrippolito Snodgrass Davis Bailey McVey Thomas Prunesti Garten Ballard Fogg South 6000 Rush

National City and Greensboro Meet in Pony League World Series Clash

National City California and Greensboro North Carolina square off in the Pony League World Series third round at 8 30 p m EDT with elimination on the line. National City beat Joliet 5 2 and Houston edged Greensboro 7 6 as Houston seeks the winner Thursday. National City pitcher Ron Pietila fanned 13 over five hits in a key win while Greensboro outhit Houston 16 in a losing effort.

Washington UPI National City Calif Greensboro N. C Joliet Ill Houston Tex N.C Dave Lynch Mike Pierce Pierce Jim McCann Lynch Don Dunn Dunn Ron Pietila Ed Klen Ted Williams Mark Musser

Pitt Focuses on Passing in Scrimmage at Allegheny

Pitt football held a long passing scrimmage at Allegheny College with sophomores Paul Martha and Fred Mazurek joining veteran Jim Traficant. Coach Johnny Michelson praised Martha and Mazurek and said they will see extensive action this season. Three players were sent to Pittsburgh for recovery after injuries, including Jock Beachler who suffered a knee injury, Cimino with a shoulder separation, and Marv Lippincott with a fractured leg.

Meadville UPI Pitt Allegheny College Paul Martha Fred Mazurek Jim Traficant Johnny Michelson Martha Mazurek Panthers Pittsburgh Jock Beachler Mt. Lebanon iCimino Swissvale Marv Lippincott

Mullens Rebels face rough year with young line core

Coach Caldwell warns Mullens may struggle as the Rebels field an almost entirely sophomore line with three seniors and one sophomore carrying the mail. John Salters calls plays while Robert Sandy and Joe Webb share halfback duties. The squad boasts depth but limited experience, opening against Woodrow Wilson at Van Meter Stadium. Salters speeds 100 yards in 10.5 seconds in track clothes.

Caldwell John Salters Robert Sandy Joe Webb Mike Compton Tommy Little Milburn Bill Jim Naylor Lacy Height Tommy ‘Harper Salters Mullens Rebels Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles van Meter Stadium Wyoming County United Press International Joe Schaffernoth Johnny Salters Jacksonville Suns Interna- Milburn Rhinehart Tommy Bishop Bob Rhodes Cleveland Bobby Hayhurst Chicago White Sox Tommy Liddle Washington Bill Bane Cecil Hall Ted Abernathy Suns Gene McGlothin Richmond Virginians Bennie Rattliff Jim Bronstad Lanny Houck Richmond Tommy Harper Johnny Powers Paul Harscay Sammy Drake Colum Joe Qeboskey Atlanta Toronto Sam Foglesong Butch Forren Syracuse Bucky Davis Rochester Buffa- Dinky Stump Dickie Thompson HB Lo Frank Blackwell Indoval E. Jacksonville Stacy Graham John Blankenship Columbus E_ Buffalo Jerry Wiley Stuart King Wade Houck Butch Dingus Russell Spiker Jimmy Lesler Bill Newberry

U S tennis championships open with international field

Forest Hills opens the U S championships with qualifying matches as 110 foreign players from 30 nations descend on center court. Top seed Rod Laver and Australia’s Margaret Smith lead a crowded field, while 74 men compete for a spot through early rounds.

Forest Hills N.Y UPI United Nations U.S Rod Laver Margaret Smith Australia America Italy Nicola Pietrangeli Sweden Jan Erik Lundquist

Decker Faces Host In U S Women's Amateur Third Round

In Rochester the defending champion Anne Quast Decker, guest of Mrs. Jean Trainor, meets her host in the 62nd U S Women's Amateur. Decker, from Marysville Washington, beat Helen Reynolds 8 7 and Marjorie Burns 5 4 to reach the round, while Trainor defeated Donna Kosar 4 3 after earlier wins.

Martin Gleason Rochester N.Y UPI Anne Quast Decker Jean Trainor U.S Decker Marysville Wash Trainor Mrs. Trainor United States Golf Association Country Club of Rochester Helen Reynolds Mansfield Center Conn Marjorie Burns Greensboro N.C

Baseball Leaders and Stat Totals Summary

United Press International lists top American League hitters led by Runnels and Siebern with high batting averages and hits. National League leaders include Robinson and Mays with strong runs batted in and home run totals, plus Cepeda and Aaron among leaders.

United Press International American League G.ab National League Robinson Cin Chi Skinner Pitt Cimente Cash Tigers Killebrew Twins Wagner Angels Colavito Maris Yanks Gentile Orioles Mays Giants H. Aaron Braves Robinson Reds Banks Cubs Cepeda Siebern Athletics White Sox T Davis Dodgers Keds

Olympic champion Wilma Rudolph Ward wins 100 meters

Wilma Rudolph Ward of the United States won the 100 meters dash in an invitation race at the Norway Denmark meet, finishing a half second ahead of Maj L Lundstrom of Sweden with a time of 11.6. The crowd numbered about 8,000.

Oslo Norway UPI Wilma Rudolph Ward United States Noreway-Denmark

Pirates Recall Five Minor Leaguers for Spring Training

The Pittsburgh Pirates announce recalling five minor league players including infielder Bob Bailey and pitchers Tom Parsons Tommy Sisk and Bob Veale from Columbus and Asheville. Infielder Elmo Plaskett joins from Asheville while nine more players will report to spring training from Columbus Kinston and Batavia.

Pittsburgh UPI Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Bob Bailey Tom Parsons Tommy Sisk Bob Veale Columbus Elmo Plaskett Asheville N.C Larry Elliot Orlando McFarlane Larry Foss Jose Martinez Gary Rushing Norm Housley Kinston Bruce Kunkle Jerry Maye Ron Woods Batavia

Patriots To Ride On Rebuilt Aerial Network

Boston Patriots pre season focus on upgrading the aerial game after a season of weak pass defense. Coach Mike Holovotk hopes depth from rookies Buoniconti Neighbors Stein and return of O Hanley plus Felt bolster the secondary while Parilli works to stay healthy behind a veteran line and strong receiving corps led by Cappelletti and Stephens.

Patriots Boston Patriots Dick Dew UPI Boston Mike Holovak Lou Saban Holovak Nick Buoniconti Notre Dame Billy Neighbors Alabama Bob Stein Syracuse O’hanley Ross O'Hanley Air Force Dick Felt New York Butch Longin Babe Parilli Parilli Michigan State Tom Yewcle Longin Northwestern Gino Cappelletti Tommy Stephens Charley Long Gerry de Lucca Tony Sardisco Chuck Lee Walt Cudzik Neighbors Stein Bob Dee Larry Eisenhauer Jim Hunt Dick Klein Buoniconti Tom Addison Harry Jacobs Rommie Loudd Frank Robotti Fred Bruney Don Webb

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