Kentucky Tops Florida for 18th Straight Victory
Kentucky extended its winning streak to 18 by defeating Florida 85-75 after a centralized second half. Pat Riley led Kentucky with 24 points as Adolph Rupp’s undefeated Wildcats retained the No. 1 ranking and aim for the SEC title and NCAA bid. West Virginia upset Duke 94-90 in Charleston snapping Duke’s 13-game run. John Lesher scored 18 of his 28 after the break to put WVU ahead for keeps. Duke’s Verga Lewis and Marin fouled out late as Duke fell from the top spot.
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Adolph Rupp
Kentucky
Bucky Waters
West Virginia
John Lesher
Blue Devils
Bob Verga
Mike Lewis
Verga
Lewis
Jack Marin
Wildcats
Duke
Florida
Pat Riley
Rupp
Beckley Overpowers Sophia In Coalfield Wrestling Meet
Beckley defeats Sophia 45 to 12 in a Coalfield Conference match as Beckley jump started with a 15-0 lead and secured wins across weight classes including pins by Campbell Keiling White Lambert Richmond Payne Cappilari and a 10-3 decision by Coleman. Sophia forfeited two classes and Oglesby pinned Perkowski for the final Sophia victory. The Eagles next travel to Mullens and then host a season finale on Saturday.
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Woodrow Wilson
Sophia
Vic Peelish
Grapplers
Carlos Lambert
Douglas Varney
Beckley
Ted White
Jack Rowe
Tom Coleman
Howard Cox
Wayne Oglesby
Harry Perkowski
Eagles
Mullens
Rebels
John Richmond
W. Adkins
John Payne
Gary Hopkins
Eugene Gilkerson
Charles Cappilari
Sammy Houck
Thomas Coleman
Calderwood TKO's Voging in third round for British title
Chico Calderwood, British light heavyweight champion, hammered Alfredo Voging until referee Bill Williams stopped the eight round bout at 1:35 of the third. Voging had earned a nine count earlier.
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TKO London
UPI
Chico Calderwood
Italy
Alfredo Voging
Bill Williams
Voging
WVU and Davidson Standouts Lead SC Contention
Richmond and The Citadel trail in the Southern Conference but can affect the title race by facing top teams. Davidson 14-4 and West Virginia 14-5 are the league’s only overall winners. WVU meets Duke in Charleston as The Citadel, William and Mary, and East Carolina also play.
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United Press International
Richmond
Citadel
Davidson
West Virginia
Wildcats
Mountaineers
William and Mary
Duke
Charleston
W. Va
East Carolina
Atlantic Christian College
Rhodell Triumphs In Mark Twain Heart Fund Opener
Rhodell beat Herndon 44 to 38 in the preliminary round at Mark Twain School as McKinney scored 25 for Rhodell and Shrewsberry led Herndon with 18. St Francis advanced by forfeit after Lester pulled his team from the contest with a three point lead.
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Rhodell
Mark Twain Heart Fund
Mark Twain School
Herndon
St. Francis
McKinney
Shrewsberry
Lusk
Lester
St. Francis Combine
Rhodell McKinney
Young
Wood
Danley
Horne
Bennett
O Shrewsbury
Luskei
Hall
Totals
Rhodell BI
Buckley Named WVU Defensive Backfield Coach
Hayden Buckley, former George Washington assistant, is named West Virginia University defensive backfield coach by Coach Jim Carlen. Buckley, 35, is a Berlin Heights Ohio native and former All Ohio Conference quarterback at Ohio Wesleyan.
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Morgantown
UPI
Hayden Buckley
George Washington
West Virginia University
Jim Carlen
Buckley
Berlin Heights
Ohio
Ohio Wesleyan
East Liverpool
Martins Ferry
Virginia
Assembly Methodist Catholic Secure Wins City Church League
Assembly beat Calvary Baptist 80 46 with Lyons and Pack scoring 15 each and Sharrett 14 Payne 10. First Methodist won 54 33 against First Baptist led by Benedict Parson 15 each while McMillion 14. Catholic defeated Temple 33 26 paced by Fama 13 Paiz 11 Knapp 14 for Temple.
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Assembly
Calvary Baptist
First Methodist
First Baptist
Catholic
Temple
City Church
Beckley Recreation
David Lyons
Sam Pack
Calvary
Bob Sharrett
Bob Payne
J. Hedrick
J. Bahr
Bruce Benedict
Bob Parsons
Methodists
Harold McMillion
M. Moore
F. Baptist
Joe Fama
Bernie Paiz
T. Knapp
Temple Quint
Memorial
Central Baptist
Crab Orchard
S. Army
Presbyterian Batthing Christian
Eddie Sharrett
Ronnie Allen
Tom Gilliam
G. Smith
King
P. Wilson
B. Blankenship
L. Foster
B. Martin
M -Walker
E. Patton
J. Shirey
Patton
Graphic Arts
E. Melton
D. Wallen
I Methodist
Baptist
B. Paiz
Southern Institute
E. Smith
J. Fama
P. O. Box
Lynch
Ashville
Tennessee
L. Weagel
Temple S. Shrewsbury
Record Ski Race Draws Global Field in Mora
In Mora Sweden an international field is set for the Vasaloppet cross country race on March 6 with about 6 857 entrants from 10 countries. The event is cited as the world longest cross country ski competition drawing skiers from multiple nations.
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Mora
Sweden
Sadly missed by Wife Nadine Wade and Children
A brief obituary notes the passing of an unnamed individual remembered by wife Nadine Wade and children Lanette and Jerold. The notice marks a private family tribute without further details.
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Nadine Wade
Lanette
Jerold
Lost items and local services appear in classified notes
A mix of lost and found notices lists a $10 reward for prescription sunglasses near John’s Amoco Station and a $25 reward for a dog at 509 Paint Street. It also includes painting services by Sam G. Foley and Lowell Foley with phone numbers, and beauty shop specials with prices and addresses. An educational instruction line is also present.
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John
Amoco
Riley W. Lilly
Paint Street
Fido
Sam G. Foley
Lowell Foley
Porter Street
Herndon Forms Athletic Association Seeks Homecoming Support
The Herndon Athletic Association, a new nonprofit in Herndon area, aims to boost school spirit, fund an athletic field, promote sportsmanship and character, and encourage athletics. Officers for 1966 are J M Quesenberry president, Troy Lusk vice president, and Eugene Lusk secretary treasurer. A homecoming for all Herndon High School graduates is planned for late spring or summer, with committees forming and a postcard contact option at Herndon High School c o Homecoming Committee, Herndon WV.
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Herndon Athletic Association
Herndon
Lave
J. M. Quesenberry
Troy Lusk
Eugene Lusk
Herndon High School
W. Va
20 Train as an Electronics Engineering Technician
Employment ad listing training for 20 people to become electronics engineering technicians with firms IBM Bell Telephone Magnavox General Electric C and G Railway and local firms. Opens National Defense Act class starting February 8. Draft age 18 to 50, Raleigh County VTC Beckley W V. Dial 252-6206. Includes local business directory listings.
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IBM
Bell Telephone
Magnavox
General Electric
Raleigh County Vocational Technical Center
Second St
Beckley
W. Va
Dial
Death Notices for Ross and Wallace in West Virginia area
Death notices announce Sgt Samuel Ross age 30 of Glen White funeral Tuesday 10 a m at St Francis de Sales Church burial Greenwood Memorial Park arrangements by Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor Inc James Wesley Wallace age 77 of Beaver funeral Tuesday 2 p m at Jonben Church of God officiant Beulah Pack burial Sunset Memorial Park Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel Ela F Stover age 70 Beckley body at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel 1901 South Kanawha Street Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel
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Ross Ross
Samuel
Glen White
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Father Thomas Kerrigan
Greenwood Memorial Park
Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor, Inc
Wallace Wallace
James Wesley
Beaver
Jonben Church of God
Beulah Pack
Burse
Sunset Memorial Ark
Stover Stover
Ela F
Beckley
Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel
Kanawha Street
Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Chapel
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Warner Stanley
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Rhodell Tallies Heart Fund
Dias Floral
City Ave
Memoriam
William J. Wade
Pat H. Wheeler
Hotpoint
Maytag
RCA
Westinghouse & Others
Sparks TV & Appliance CO
Prince St. Ph
Halstead
Sparks Radio & TV
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Dia
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Willey Brothers
Hinton
R. M. Simmons, Jr
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Daniel
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Woodlawn Ave
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Prince Street
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Mabscott
Will John DePriest
So. Fayette Street
E. A. Thompson
East
Robert Richardson
Murray Street
Willie Worley
Piney View
Donna Miller
Pineville
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Woodlawn Avenue
John E. Dillon
Langley Way
Adelphi, Md
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Bostick Avenue
el Chico
Town & Country Drive
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Oceana
Beckley College
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America
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Ontario Street
Chicago
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D. H. Bennett
E. Beckley
R. L
Stinson
Myers Ave
Chihuahua
Kurfees
Means Lumber Co
Sisson St
Beckley Tire & Rubber CO
Fayette
Herndon Gets Athletic Club
Professional Directory
Kidd Barber Shop
N. Oakwood Ave
Wickham Ave
Perry's Tax Service
Orchard Ave
H. V. Waybright
Scholz
Raleigh & Fayette Counties
Oak Hill
W. Vo
Hobby Center
North Valley Drive
S&h Green Stamp Trading Center
Hobby Center, Inc
Care Beckley Newspapers Corp
Tony's
Skelton
Blue Circle Ranch
Bradley
Admiral Refrigerator
Westinghouse
Valley Dr
North
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F.H.A
Quality Lumber & Supply CO
City Avenue
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Werean
Grady Whitlock
Nce
Lee
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