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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1966
Page
7
Stoco and Owls on road Tuesday with WWHS active. The Tidiegan Eagles travel Tuesday to Ansted Baileysville Gilbert and Gary with Stoco 7-7, while Hinton, Matoaka, and Beckley games loom. Oak Hill hosts Fayetteville Friday and Princeton Saturday as Oak Hill stands 12-4.
Stoco aims to seize second place in the ACL by beating Marsh Fork on Tuesday night. Earl Arbaugh’s Indians host Mullens Friday, while Marsh Fork, 6-4 in league play and 8-6 overall, plays three games this week including Seth Friday and Athens Saturday. Shady Spring meets Trap Hill in a night game after hosting Mr. Hope Thursday, with one more game scheduled for each.
Richard Petty dominated Daytona International Speedway qualifying for the Daytona 500 with a 175.165 mph lap, securing the pole behind Dick Hutcherson who clocked 174.317 mph in the front row. The field faced crosswinds up to 29 mph as practice produced several speeds over 177 mph, with other top qualifiers including Hutcherson, Lorenzen, Yarbrough, and Foyt.
Sandy Koufax the Dodgers strikeout king and Kathy Whitworth a top Ladies PGA star were named Athletes Of The Year for 1965 at a luncheon in front of more than 250 sports figures. The event featured tributes from Walter O Malley Gene Autry and Casey Stengel with remarks on sportsmanship and influence on youth.
The list shows area basketball game slots for Glen Rogers Stoco Richmond Beckley Mt. Hope Montgomery and other teams across weekday and weekend windows. Notable venues include Matoaka Hinton Herbert Hoover Bluefield Summersville Gilbert Gary Trap Hill and more with matchups featuring Mullens Shady Spring Beckley Jr Man Fayetteville Baileysville Peterstown Seth Pineville Oak Hill Oceana Talcott Marsh Fork.
MARA SELECTED NEW YORK UPI Francis Cardinal Spellman will present the John V Mara Memorial Sportsman of the Year Award to New York Giants Coach Allie Sherman Tuesday night for outstanding achievement in professional sports and personal conduct. The World Boxing Association will recognize Horacio Accavallo versus Katsuyoshi Takayama as the world flyweight championship fight on March 1 in Las Vegas. The WBA also withdrew recognition of Salvatore Burrini baron to defend his title against Hiroyuki Ebihara.
The Hill Toppers and Omahia led team and individual bowling honors. Leo Quesada topped men’s highs with a 211 game, Kathy Smith led women with 172 and 500 series, and Sophia Electric posted the top team 2855 series and 990 game. Other standout marks include John Bradford 550 series 220 game and Helen McVey 460 series with 188 game. The Sting Rays, Broncos, Mustangs, and Cobras figures listed with wins and losses, while local businesses and sponsors feature in the standings and event ads.
San Francisco slugger Orlando Cepeda, cleared to return, says he is 210 pounds and in peak shape after knee surgery. He aims for 40 homers, may play first base or outfield, and expects to trim more weight at Arizona camp as wife prepares for a boy due mid March.
West Virginia University prepares for a home game at Mountaineer Field House with coach Waters noting the team seeks sleep and reassurance from a friendly crowd. The Mountaineers boast a 12-0 home record and 3-7 on the road, after a tough clash with Maryland.
Akron driver Arfons plans another attempt at the world land speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats in April weather permitting. He set a 576.353 mph mark last November in the Green Monster jet before a later break, and intends to race again despite past crash setbacks. Meanwhile Maryland beats WVU as Jay McMillen leads with 28 points and John Lesher earns praise as most improved.
The BJHS tournament kicks off February 24 at the recreation building with two games in the afternoon. Shady Jr. will face Oak Lens after the BJHS game at 7:30. Semifinals set for February 25 at 5:00 with the final later that night to crown the county winner.
ATLANTA, Feb 1966. The Falcons search for a training nucleus as the NFL winter meetings open. Atlanta plans to draft or sign 41 veterans from other clubs plus college picks and free agents to form the 1966 team. Clubs expect to freeze 3 to 5 percent of their rosters, limiting Falcons’ options. Also discussed is a 16th expansion team with Boston, Cincinnati, Houston, New Orleans, Phoenix, Portland, and Seattle among contenders.
Light heavyweight champion Jose Torres had been suspended by the New York State Athletic Commission due to an intestinal virus. He was officially removed from the suspended list and ordered to a title fight within two weeks.
Los Angeles beat Boston 120-110 at the Garden as the Lakers halted a four-game skid against the Celtics. Auerbach's day included halftime honors and a near ejection after a technical, while Larry Sie and John Havlicek led Boston with 26 and 22 points respectively.
Olympic and world high jump champion Valery Brumel left the hospital Saturday night to recuperate at home after injuries from a motorcycle crash last October. Doctors say he could resume practice within six months despite earlier fears he would not compete again.
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