Bowling League Scores and Standings Highlight Local Bowlers
The New River area bowling scene shows Mary Carter Co leading in team and individual events with Cecil Johnson and Betty Fazio posting top series. Notable performances include Leola Tankersley and Clara Williams achieving high series while Melody Shop and Bexs Discount top team displays. Canton club standings list Melody Sop, GTOs, and Mustangs in pursuit.
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New New River Supply
Ton “ 'S Drug
Mary Carter Paint Co
Joe Fazio & Co
Pinecrest
Mary Carter
Cecil! Johnson
Betty Fazio
Cecil Johnson
Frances
Harriet Nordstrom
Lib Collier
Cecil Johnston
Lew Dunn
Foncie Campbell
Remus McVey
Tea
Melody Shop
Gto’s
Mustangs
Bucky Four
Melody Sop
Orford Thompson
Clara
Mae Williams
Tom Willlams
Clara Williams
Thelma Goddard
Harold Goddard
George Williams
Mary Williams
Tom Williams
Betty McClung
Edith Gorsica
Howard Pettry
Bowl-Wick Business Women’s League
Sak’s Jewelry
Spark
Bex’s Discount
Beckley Mfg. Corp
John W. Eye
Stover Appliance
Caffee Funeral Home
W. T. Grant Co
Montgomery Ward
Pagoda
Leola Tankersley
Beckley
Kathleen Cole
Barbara Shiflett
Mary Loy
Mary Richmond
Phillis Barker
Betty George
Frankie Torrico
Elinor Shrewsbury
Blanche Lilly
Margie Hunter
Waters Faces First College Loss After Illinois Defeat
WVU coach Bucky Waters accepted a 79-88 setback to Illinois as his team led 79-76 with five minutes left before a cold finish. Williams and Palmer each scored 22. Illinois standout Don Freeman had 35 points and Rich Jones 32. Next up is Richmond in a midweek nonconference tilt.
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Morgantown
UPI
West Virginia
Bucky Waters
Waters
Illinois
WVU
Richmond
Virginia
Ron Williams
Williams
Dave Palmer
Illini
Don Freeman
Oo Rich Jones
Redskins star Sonny Jurgenson sets NFL single season passing yards record
Washington Redskins quarterback Sonny Jurgenson holds the National Football League record for passing yardage in a single season.
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Washington
UPI
Sonny Jurgenson
Washington Redskins
National Football League
Three WVC Hoop Teams Unbeaten
Three West Virginia Conference teams Fairmont Glenville and Morris Harvey remain undefeated in league play with strong showings in division standings. Fairmont 4-0 overall 5-1 season top Western Division pacing 26 points from Bill Moody in 89-82 win over Alderson Broaddus. Glenville 4-0 overall 6-1 after 86-83 rally from deficit vs Westleyan led by Bob Minnieweather 42. Morris Harvey 3-0 leading Eastern Division 5-0 with balanced attack in 98-76 win over Davis and Elkins.
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United Press International
Fairmont
Glenville
Morris Harvey
West Virginia
Falcons
Alderson Broaddus
Bill Moody
Bob Minnieweather
Westleyan
Davis and
Elkins
Wheeling
Shepherd
Salem
Tech
West Virginia State
Central State
Ohio
Bethany
Western Reserve
Church League Plays Tonight
Three games start at 7:00 with Calvary Baptist vs First Methodist then Presbyterian vs Assembly and First Baptist versus Christian in the nightcap Christian sits at 1-0 while Baptist and Assembly stand 0-1 Action resumes Monday night December 20 with Temple vs S Army Crab Orchard vs Central and Memorial vs Catholic
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Calvary Baptist
First Methodist
Presbyterian Battles Assembly
First Ba
Christian
Vary
F. Methodist
F. Baptist
Assembly
Temple
S. Army
Crab Orchard
Memorial
Catholic
Eppys Captures City Warmup Title in Big Victory
Eppys team won the charity line with 13 of 20 free throws as Maddy Miller and Fred Hill led a 67 38 rout over Valley Drive Barbers. Gilbert led the losers with 18 points while Skiles topped Town Seeney with 19. Cernuto’s Glassmen, W Va Glass, and D S and S also contributed strong showings in the evening slate.
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Eppy
Pike Motel
Maddy
Miller
Fred Hill
Town Place
Valley Drive
Earl Gilbert
Denny Les Pike
Gilbert
Skiles
Jim Summers
Darrell Slaters
Town & Seeney
Pieltelassmen
Summers
Slaters
Cernuto
Glassmen
Nene
W. Va. Glass
Bill Smith
Danny Pritchard
Ken Browning
Albaugh
Valley Drive Barbers
Kenny Ward
Delane Maddy
Roger Henderson
Don Miller
Bob Martin
Appy
Manuel Lopez
Bill la Bert
Willie Chandler
Dave York Skiles
Don Bingham
Salters
Je Ie W. Va
Glass Bob Cerrito
Ken Brown
Keith Radford
Bill Clark
Lakers Chalk Up Third Straight Win Over St Louis
The Lakers beat St Louis 123 to 101 as Kents in net set up seven baskets in the first period. Elgin Baylor and Rudy LaRusso led L A with 33 points and 15 assists, Bob Roy Ellis added 23, and Hazell 19, extending their Western Division lead to 3 1/2 games. In Houston, Willie Lee Jones and two Prairie View A&M linemen signed with the Oilers, joining Horace Chandler and Franklin Elliott.
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Kents
Lakers
St. Louis
Elgin Ores
Rudy LaRusso
Los Angeles
West
Bob Roy Ellis
Hazzard
Houston
UPI
Willie Lee Jones
Kansas
Ate
Prairie View A&m
Houston Oilers
American Football League
Prairie View
Horace Chandler
Franklin Elliott
Matewan Star Jerry Epling Shines On Court Again
ATEWAN UP I Jerry Epling of Matewan High, the state’s top scorer last season at 34.5 per game, opened with 38 points in Matewan’s win over Chapmanville. Coach Jim Melige praises his shooting, teamwork, and strong college interest from about 40 schools, including WVU and Duke, while noting the boy’s love of basketball and hometown roots.
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Atewan
UPI
Matean High
Jerry Epling
Jerry
Matewan
Chapmanville
Jim Melige
Jin
Melige
West Virginia
Georgia
North Carolina
Duke
Mingo County
Williamson
Wildcats Owls Play at Glen Rogers Gym Change
Glen Rogers will host the Glen Rogers Tra Hill basketball game after Trap Hill High School gym remains unavailable. Coach Marion Brown announced the Owls will host the Wildcats tomorrow night due to unfinished facilities.
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Trap Hill
Glen Rogers
Glen Roger
Marion Brown
Trap Hill High School
Brown
Owls
Wildcats
Duke and Michigan Vie For No 1 After Big Weekend
Duke Blue Devils and Michigan Wolverines claim top ranking after decisive wins over UCLA and San Francisco respectively. Duke crushed UCLA 82-66 and 94-75 while Michigan defeated San Francisco 96-78, with Cazzie Russell scoring 45 in the latter game. Both teams sit at 4-1 as St Josephs and Kansas also earn notable results ahead of upcoming meetings.
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United Press International
Duke Blue Devils
Mr Wolverines
Duke
UCLA
Jack Marin
Blue Devils
Michigan
Astros shake up fires Richards Harris name Grady Hatton
Houston Astros dismiss General Manager Paul Richards and manager Lyman Harris as the club, capping a season at the NL cellar. Grady Hatton, former Reds third baseman and Oklahoma City manager, is named new skipper and vows to appoint his own staff. Eddie Robinson also fired. Tal Smith’s contract remains through 1970. Hatton hints further changes ahead.
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Houston
UPI
Houston Astros
Paul Richards
Lyman Harris
Astros
Grady Hatton
Hatton
Cincinnati Reds
Oklahoma City
Roy Hofheinz
Eddie Robinson
Tal Smith
Coe
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Gene
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John Welch
Lee Martina
Tom Moss
Philip Lilly
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Shelton
Ona
Gouee
Bob She
Winding Gulf
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Williams Fun
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Tams
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Sophia Electric
High Inc
Bob! Cher
Corona Bradford
Cohen
WVC
W. Va. State
Libert
Dav & E
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Eppy's
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Fred Chapman
Wayne Anderson Fritz
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