Mountaineers Seek Revenge at Home Against Top-Ranked Wildcats
West Virginia University aims to rebound at Charleston Civic Center as it faces top-ranked South Carolina. Coach Bucky Waters uses a unique blockbusters and gangbusters platoon system to wear opponents down and surge for points. Key players include Ron Williams Carl Head and Ryczaj who provided clutch scoring in recent wins. The Mountaineers seek revenge after a 27-point loss at Davidson and hope to stun Duke next.
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Charleston
UPI
West Virginia University
Davidson
Wildcats
Mountaineers
Bucky Waters
East Carolina
Penn State
Pitt
Furman
St. Johns
Waters
Ron Williams
Carl Head
Bob Benfield
John Lesher
Dave Reaser
Gary Shaffer
John Cavacini
Norman Holmes
Madison Square Garden
Dave Palmer
York University
Duke
Owens Charged With Evading Income Taxes
Former athlete and radio DJ Owens, 52, was fined for evading 68166 in income between 1959 and 1962. Judge Perry called it the only error of his life, noting Owens was not willfully withholding taxes and expressing hope for redemption. Owens argued pressures and leadership duties contributed to the lapse and pledged to prove himself to family, state, and nation.
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Owens
USS
Joseph Sam Perry
Illinois
Alabama
Hitler
Ohl Placed on Inactive List After Facial Injury
Don Ohl of the Baltimore Bullets is on the inactive list with a fractured cheek bone from Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. He is expected back February 9 against the Lakers in Boston.
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Ohl
NEW York
UPI
Don Ohl
Baltimore Bullets
Los Angeles Lakers
Lakers
Boston
Southern Illinois Five Ups Lead Over Small Colleges
New York UPI ratings show Southern Illinois padding its lead in the small college basketball rankings. The Salukis sit atop the list with 31 first-week points as Akron and U. drop from the top ten, while Kentucky Wesleyan climbs and Evansville rises to fourth behind Grambling, Central Ohio State, and Tennessee State amid a shifting lineup of small college powers. Southern Illinois faces five ranked clubs and two major teams before March 1, including Southwest Missouri and Oklahoma State.
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New York
UPI
Southern Illinois
North Dakota
United Press International
Salukis
Akron
Kentucky Wesleyan
Panthers
Seana
Southern Cheyney State
Yney
Wichita
Southwest Missouri
Oglethorpe
Suu
Tennessee State
Indiana State
Evansville
Oklahoma State
Terrell Denied License Sparks Unfair Claims
World heavyweight champion Ernie Terrell says the New York State Commission gave him an unfair hearing after denying a license to fight in New York, costing a March 29 title bout with Cassius Clay. Chicago promoters sought to stage Terrell vs Clay in late March. Terrell denies any link to Bernie Glickman and says he has no manager.
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Chicago
UPI
Ernie Terrell
World Boxing Association
New York State Commission
Terrell
Cassius Clay
WBA
Madison Square Garden
Ben Bentley
Irv Schoenwald
Clay
New York Commission
Commission
New York
Bernie Glickman
Carbo i
Blinky Palermo
Folk Vyne
Glickman
Team Points to Illinois and Other College Scoring Tale
Illinois leads with 31 points and an 11 3 record, while North Dakota posts 206 with a 16 3 mark. Grambling 16 2 and Evansville 12 5 also show. Valparaiso 14 3 and Tenn State 11 2 rank high, with Wesleyan 12 2 and Oglethorpe 15 2 close behind. Northern Michigan 49 and Akron 45 capture second 10-11, plus Abilene Christian zero. Seattle Pacific 32 and South Carolina State 14 appear. Indiana State 13 and Albuquerque A 12 follow. Other five point earners include Linfield, Fresno State, Assumption, Philadelphia Textile, Jackson State, Pacific Lutheran, Hartwick, and U of San Diego.
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Valdosta State
Centenary
Grambling
Evansville
Tee
Indiana State
Central
Tohio) State
Gannon
Vicasso
Purple Aces
Tennesse State
Northern Michigan
Akron
Abilene Christian
Illinois
Dakota
Valparaiso
Tenn State
Wesleyan
Yney
Cat
Oglethorpe
Youngstown
Long Island
Arkansas State
Seattle Pacific
South Carolina State
Albuquerque A
St. Joseph’s of New Mexico
Linfield
Fresno State
Assumption
Philadel
Textile
Jackson State
Acific Lutheran
Hartwick
U. of San Diego
Springfield
Mass
West Virginia Basketball Results From Independent Press
College teams D E and Wesleyan played to a long double overtime loss while high school scores show Princeton beating Bluefield and numerous WV teams posting varied margins. Notable results include Morgantown, Charleston, St. Albans, South Charleston and several others across the state.
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West Virginia
United Press International College
D&e & Wesleyan
High School
Princeton
Bluefield
Gary
Athens
Lookout
Cowen
Fairmont East
Morgantown
Wheeling
Weirton
Linsly
Bishop Donahue
Bucon
Elkins
Stonewall Jackson
Nitro
South Charleston
St. Albans
Dunbar
East Bank
Charleston
Dupont
Poca
Hurricane
Ringwood
Newburg
Bramwell
Northfork-Elkhorn
Paden City
Sistersville
College Ring Weer
Amend
Coast Guard
Frigh Deknson
St. Peters
Midwest Illinois
Michigan
Detroit
West. Mich
Bradley
Cincinnati
Minn
Northwestern
de Paul
Indiana
St. Louis U
Louisville
Wartburg
Winona St. & Aoetas Oo Ooo
Quincy
Southwest Baylor
Rice
Tex. Tech
TCU
Texas
Howard Payne
St. Mary’s
Tex. Lutheran
Tex. West
Oregon St
Hawaii
Portland
Benedict
Albany
Three Titles At Stake In Rupp's Wildcats Visit Vandy
Adolph Rupp faces a pivotal SEC clash as Kentucky, 15-0 and ranked second, visits Nashville to challenge Vanderbilt for the conference crown and a path to the NCAA tournament. A Kentucky win tightens its position with two games left against Tennessee. In other action Illinois upset Michigan 99-93 to contest the Big Ten title and Bradley beat Cincinnati 67-56 to surge in the MVC.
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United Press International
Adolph Rupp
Kentucky
Wildcats
Vanderbilt Commodores
Vandy
Nashville
Upp
Rupp
Commodores
Lexington
Tennessee
Vols
SEC
Illinois
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Big Ten
Bradley
Cincinnati
Bearcats
Peoria
Braves
Tulsa
Wichita
UPI
Texas Western
New Mexico State
Profene
Tow
Canisius
BJHS Tops Mullens to Avenge Loss
Beckley Junior High School Blue team defeated Mullens 5 to 4 at the Beckley Recreation Building on Tuesday to avenge a previous loss and keep their season strong.
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BJHS
Mullens
Beckley Jr. High School
Blue Ba Ao
Tome
Beckley Recreation Bulding
Aces Push Lead in AHL with Labassiere's Two Goals
Gordon Labassiere, traded from Baltimore to the Quebec Aces, scored twice and assisted once as Quebec edged Rochester 4-2. The win solidified Quebec’s hold atop the eastern division while Baltimore also won 3-2 at Springfield.
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United Press International
Baltimore Clippers
Quebec Aces
Clippers
Gordon Labassiere
Aces
Baltimore
Rochester Americans
Quebec
Labossiere
Nets
Springfield
Bowling Standings and High Scores From Local Leagues
Local bowling clubs report team wins and losses across divisions. Notable figures include Wyoming Gen Hosp leading team series 2751 and Bob Thomas topping individual with 623 series and 223 game, while Beckley Mfg members post a high 2918 team series. Other leagues list high games and standout totals for Frank Winzenreid and Henry Anderson among many bowlers.
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Bob Thomas
Bill Shumate
Jack Klaus
Oscar Kirby
L. B. Carper
Tom Williams
Dan Martina
Bob French
Joe Gorsica
Dix Manning
Ross Phipps
Cliff Nordstorm
Jim Dale
Jarence Tankersley
Walt Cooper
Buick
Beckley
Warriors
Fair Deal
Barehart
Acme
Frank Winzenreich
Frank Winzenreid
Grat Shumate
Dave Anderson
Mack Cooper
Mike Gareino
John Caponiti
Dick Klaus
Nelson Christian
Jack Lytton
Nals
Ind
Fred Yost
Blanche Statzer
Originals
Anita Dew
Kitty Tate
Veda Oliver
Polly Rollyson
Blondine Teubert
Wondy Keyser
Henry Anderson
John Campbell
Doug Lambert
Frank Serge
Bob Shelton
Donnie Stover
Bob Jones
Harold Williams
Shields Kline
Merlin Campbell
Larry Trump
Junior Hens
Bulldogs Tangle In ACL Mustangs Take On Hounds
Marsh Fork hosts Stratton and Mt Hope visits Montgomery in a busy midweek high school boys basketball slate. The weekend showdown features Beckley Flying Eagles hosting Parkersburg Big Reds with Mullens and Oceana’s rematch stealing Friday spotlight. Stratton leads ACL action as Marsh Fork seeks upset, while Mt Hope edges Oak Hill in Fayette County rivalry play.
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Marsh Fork
Stratton
Mt. Hope
Montgomery
Oak Hill
Richwood
Baileysville
Stoco
Beckley Junior High
Shady Junior High
Beckley Flying Eagles
Parkersburg Big Reds
Cal
Mullens
Oceana
Wyoming County
Pineville
Fayetteville
Lookout
Hinton
Sohia
Herndon
Clearork
Trap Hill
Glen Rogers
Matoaka
Bulldogs
Dewey Mine
Montcoal
East Beckleyans
Stratton High Gym
Montreal Bulldogs
Sophia Bluehawks
Jeffries
Harry Mayo
Jack
Mayo
Tommy Moore
Robert Rhinehart
Irvin Wright
Mike Craighead
Roger Landy
Donnie Brown
Danny Stone
Everette Cook
Dave Meadows
Jack Pack
Fayette County
Hawks and Lions clash in Beckley at Armory
Hazardous road conditions postponed Beckley College basketball, now set for 8 p m at Raleigh County Armory. Beckley Blue Hawks seek win over Concord to rebound from two straight Mountain Lions losses and improve West Virginia Conference standing. The Hawks lead the league with a 91.7 point per game scoring average and aim to excite fans with a strong season.
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Raleigh County Armory
Beckley College
Joe Cook
Blue Hawks
Concord
Mountain Lions
West Virginia
Uber Callies
S Have Lakes
Beckley
Fairmont
Bluefield State
West Virginia State
WVC
West Virfans
Hawks
Weather Forces Postponement of Area High School Games
Area high school games involving Mt Montgomery Stratton Marsh Fork and Beckley Jr High Montgomery have been canceled due to adverse weather and will be rescheduled to dates to be announced.
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Mt. Montogmery
Stratton - Marsh Fork
Beckley Jr. High
Fo Stratton Richwood Stoco Shady Spring Jr Prent
Fo Stratton Richwood Stoco and Shady Spring Jr Prent figures appear in a compact local item. Names tied to the event include Richwood and Stoco with Shady Spring Jr. Prent as participants or teams. The note implies a regional high school or club activity with multiple person names.
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Stratton
Richwood
Stoco
Shady Spring Jr
Beckley Golden Gloves Entry Form for 1966 Tournament
Official entry blank for the 1966 Sectional Golden Gloves in Beckley W Va dated February 11 to 13. The form requires name age weight class and bout count with a waiver of damages for injuries and acknowledges novice or open class eligibility.guardian signature and mailing to Jaycee Golden Gloves Director at P O Box 1400 Beckley.
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Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee Golden Gloves
P. O. Box
Beckley
W. Va
Sisk and McKinley Sign 1966 Contracts With Pirates
Pittsburgh right hander Tom Sisk and outfielder Don McKinley signed 1968 contracts with the Pirates on Tuesday. Sisk, from Long Beach California, posted a 7-3 record and a 3.41 ERA last season in the Class A Western Carolina League. The Pirates now have 25 players under contract for the coming season. Snow delays EPBL All-Star game to February 9 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
Tom Sisk
Don McKinley
Pittsburgh Pirates
Sisk
Long Beach
Calif
Pirates
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Lee
Bonn
Long Island U
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Eee
Technicolor Panavision
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Disney
Small College Ratings
Marae
Eaglets
Bill Kelly
Bill Burgess
Charlie Stump
Jim Pennington
Rodney Mizell
Carlos Hatfield
Mike D’antoni
Jim York
Beckley Jr
Hss Knapp
Jerry Tucker
Derek Cimala
Don Parker
Chuck Blake
Albert Smith
Mullens Jr
Les Femmes
Hot Shots
Maxies
P’ Nuts
Cobras
Maxies High
Shirley Goldstein
The
Drifters
Virginia Bliss
Dorothy Earehart
Opal Owen
Dorothy Rist
Betsy White
Lions
Armory
Prent
Hazleton, Pa
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