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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1966
Page
8
Dr. Raymond C. Grandon warns that sportsmanship and strict rule enforcement are essential to prevent injuries in football. He cites offenses like trap plays and spearing, urging coaches to teach ethics and enforce the spirit of rules to protect young players.
World light heavyweight champion Jose Torres is guaranteed 65000 to defend his title against Roger Rouse in San Juan at Hiram Bithorn Stadium this winter. promoter Bob Leith said the offer includes 40 percent of gate and a share of radio broadcasts to New York and Latin America. Rouse is ranked No 1 contender by the World Boxing Association.
The Beckley Midget Football League begins its 1966 season at Van Meter Stadium with South Beckley West Beckley and East Beckley facing North Beckley in the first two games. Now in its ninth straight season the Civitan Club sponsors the league which will play Tuesday nights with a doubleheader each week.
WVU coach Jim Carlen announced another major scrimmage Wednesday as part of pre-season drills. Four players sat out practice after Saturday’s scrimmage with injuries. Clarence Fiber sprained an ankle sidelining two weeks, Tim Hanley aggravated a rib injury missing 7 to 10 days, Joe Pendry suffered a mild concussion and George Morris continued headaches despite prior clearance.
Baileysville High under Huey Miller faces a lean roster with 20 players and only seven lettermen. Losses include key backs and linemen from last year’s 3 7 squad. The Rough Riders open at Pineville, then Matewan, Herndon, Marsh Fork, Burch, and a three game home stretch, finishing November 25 at Oceana.
Howard Komives a 6 1 guard who averaged 13 9 points per game and ranked fifth in assists last season signed his 1966 67 contract with the New York Knicks on Monday for the National Basketball Association.
San Diego’s offensive firepower shines with Hadl, Alworth, Frazier, Norton, and Lowe, while depth at guard and kicking remains solid. Questions linger on Ladd’s absence, Hadl’s consistency, and possible unrest, though the team sits as a strong contender. Prediction: Second.
Dallas Cowboys hoped to fulfill high hopes after years of underperformance. Ex exhibition run shows 4-0 record against strong teams with a final Friday night meeting against Minnesota Vikings.
A squad of 53 football players on scholarship reported for Marshall University’s pre-season practice in Huntington. Press day featured an abbreviated afternoon session led by returning backs Mickey Jackson of Harpers Ferry and Andy Socha of Steubenville. Jackson tied the nation’s fourth highest scoring with 96 points and equaled the MAC scoring record with 54, while Socha posted 664 rushing yards to Jackson’s 704.
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