Braves Court Clash Spurs Move to Atlanta
Georgia authorities order the Milwaukee Atlanta Braves to play in Atlanta’s new million dollar stadium. The judge’s injunction, a deadly blow to Milwaukee hopes, prompts questions on the ongoing court battle as the team contemplates which order to obey.
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Buffalo
San Diego
Baltimore
Tom Matte
Johnny Unitas
Gary Cuozzo
Colt
Matte
Major Tourney Action Michigan Brigham Young Fall In Holiday Classics
Brigham Young, ranked No 3, lost to LaSalle 71-69 in the Quaker City Tournament opener in Philadelphia. Michigan, once national champion, dropped to 4-4 with an 89-87 defeat by Arizona State in the Far West Classic in Portland. Also: St Josephs, Minnesota, Providence, Purdue, UCLA, Rhode Island, Oklahoma City, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Detroit, William & Mary, Louisville, Miami and others in various holiday tournaments.
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Quaker City
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Portland
Ore
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York University
New York
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Dave Schellhase
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Rhode Island
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Bowling Green
Kansas City
Nebraska
Missouri
Oklahoma
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Detroit
William & Mary
Eastern Kentucky
Harvard
Miami Beach
Fla
Louisville
Georgia Tech
Miami
Boston University
Flying Eagles Battle Charleston In Key Triple A Tilt
Beckley aims to extend its 2-0 start as top ranked Flying Eagles face Charleston Mt Lions in a pivotal Charleston showdown. The Mt Lions, led by Lou Romano, seek to continue a three game win streak while Beckley stacks its lineup featuring Rex Gwinn J W McNeish Roger Wood and Rusty Parsons for the Raleigh County Armory clash.
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Charleston
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Lou Romano
Beckley
Shady Spring
Oak Hill
Eagles
Romano
Roy Howell
Earl Nowling
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South Charleston
Lawrence Wiseman
Wiseman
J. W. MccNeish
Rex Gwinn
Roger Wood
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Huntington East Highlanders
Raleigh County Armory
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East
Huntington East
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Pete Karvasky
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Parsons
Karvasky
McNeish
Gwinn
Steve Wood
Gerald Hager
Scott Hindsley
Mike Grifith
Churck Jarrell
Rusty Rap Pold
John Beard
Tom Coleman
Albert Hughes
Steve Licklighter
John Wooten
Mike Griffith
Chuck Jarrell
Rusty Rappold
Collins High Red Devils
Princeton Tigers
Jim Lilly
Huntington
Montgomery
Bluefield
Lilly
Robert Burger
Larry Gryzb
Paul Pomeroy
Mike Duda
Tigers
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Oceana
Baileysville
Joe Pendry
Elwood Pennington
Paul Greer
Oceana Gym
Greer
Ray the Veeke
Playerry
Tommy Evans
Larry Laxton
Kenny Stewart
Jimmy Stewart
Eugene Belcher
James Perry
Jack Perry
Bob Gray
McCune May Play Pro Football With Dolphins
West Virginia quarterback Allen McCune may join the Miami Dolphins in the American Football League after meeting team officials following the North South Shrine All Star game. Chief Recruiter Joe Thomas said they want him under reasonable terms.
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Allen McCune
Miami Dolphins
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Leftridge Named Amateur Athlete Of Year
Native of Hinton and WVU standout Dick Leftridge, a pioneering back, was chosen Amateur Athlete of the Year by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. He led Mountaineer rushing with 1,701 yards, earned All-Southern Conference honors, and is bound for the NFL after being drafted by Pittsburgh.
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West Virginia Tech
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West Virginia Wesleyan
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West Virginia
Pittsburgh Steelers
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Bill Campbell
Rod Thorn
Jerry West
Miami
Fila
Curbstone
Elam
Dallas Cowboys
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Johnson
Jerry West Tops NBA Scoring Leaderboard
Jerry West of the Los Angeles Lakers leads the NBA in individual scoring with 1228 points in 37 games for a 33.2 point average. Wilt Chamberlain is second with 1044 and a 33.7 average, Oscar Robertson has 1005 points and a 31.4 average. Rodger of the San Francisco Warriors tops in assists with 412, while Nate Thurmond of San Francisco leads in rebounds with 789.
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San Francisco
Beckley Bowl Meet Highlights Local League Standouts
Beckley’s bowling scene showcased strong scores with John’s Amoco posting high team game at 3032 and Don Walker topping individual marks with 255 game and 606 series. Outstanding bowlers included Ralph O'Dell at 571 series and Gloria Roark with 422, while Dot's Packette led team series at 3032 and team game at 1064 in Monday night play.
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Carol Greene
Ralph O’dell
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Dick Cook
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Omar Kidd
Dot’s Packette
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Mickey Barry
Marco Cipolat
Leno Martina
Bozo Powers
Bob Long
Jack Linaty
James Smith
Percy Mullins
Area Basketball Schedule Brief
Area prep basketball card lists Princeton Alumni Huntington East Welch Stratton at 2-2, Alumni facing Charleston Oak Hill 2-1 with Baileysville 3-2 and Oceana 3-1. Wednesday features Beckley Mullens 3-0 and AY Bluefield Oak Hill at Clear Fork 1-4.
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