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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1966

Page

6

Kentucky Stays Atop College Rating List

Kentucky remains No 1 in the UPI Board of Coaches ratings for the third straight week with 32 first place votes and 347 points. The Wildcats, 21 0 this season after a 73 68 road win over Mississippi State, face Tennessee next as Duke Texas Western Maryland Providence Saint Joseph's Loyola Kansas Vanderbilt Michigan Nebraska and others fill the top ranks.

New York UPI Psidtucky Wildcats Adolph Rupp United Press International Board of Coaches Kentucky Mississippi State Tennessee Vols Boston College Kentucky Ware Xington Knoxville Duke Texas Western Blue Devils Maryland Miners Gral Pan American Providence Rhode Island Friars St. Joseph’s Loyola Ill Wichita Ramblers Kansas Vanderbilt Van Tex. Western Tll St. Jos Michigan Nebraska Cincinnati Utah San Francisco Western Kentucky Houston Syracuse St. John’s N.Y Oklahoma City Oregon State South Wofford Coll Piedmont No. Car. St Furman Georgia Emory&Henry Cing Coll Fla. Southern Rollins Fla. Presley Tampa U Florida U Shorter Spring Hill Mississippi Talladega Coll Fisk Martin Hiwassee Ga. Southern Stetson Tulane Alabama W. Ky. St E. Ky. St Morehead Murray

Deaf Man Perfects Midget Transistor Hearing Aid

A deaf inventor develops a compact transistor device to improve spoken word clarity, enabling clearer conversation for hearing impaired individuals. The innovation promises easier use and better intelligibility in crowded or noisy environments.

Dunbar Maintains Top State Hopes in UPI Coaches Poll

The Dunbar Bulldogs hold the No. 1 spot for the fifth straight week with a 16-1 record after beating South Charleston. Beckley is No. 4 and Richwood No. 5 in the Top Ten, while Oceana and Triadelphia also rank among the leaders as the season nears postseason honors.

South Charleston Oceana Beckley Richwood Big Creek Triadelphia Welch, Williamson Warwood Williamson Huntington

Oliva Brims With Confidence For Twins Spring Start

Tony Oliva heads to Orlando for Minnesota spring training aiming for a third straight American League batting title. The Cuban outfielder shrugs off talk of records yet shows quiet focus after October surgeries on a fractured finger and knee. Teammates and observers compare him to legends, but he stays playful and optimistic about Minnesota’s chances this season.

Tony Minnesota Twins Orlando Oliva Berlitz Ty Cobb Minnesota Mel Stottlemyre Yankees Sam McDowell Cleveland Sherry Robertson Twins Mickey Mantle Robertson Mantle Mickey Ted Williams

Wildcats Rolling Toward Fifth NCAA Crown in Dominant Sweep

Kentucky extends unbeat en streak to 24 with a 75 37 win over Mississippi as Little Louisville Dampier leads with 20 points. Michigan, Kansas, Vanderbilt, Providence and Nebraska post key late season upsets and records in Big Ten and national action.

United Press Adolph Iowa Michigan Kansas Oklahoma Walt Wesley Vanderbilt Georgia Providence Loyola of New Orleans Nebraska Colorado Wildcats Rebels Mississippi Mickey Williams Ben McGilmer Hawkeyes Cazzie Russsell Wolverines al Lopes Jayhawkers

Dark Accused Of Being Racially Prejudiced In '65

Former San Francisco Giants manager Alvin Dark faced charges of racial prejudice tied to comments about Negro and Latin American players during the 1964 stretch drive. Willie Mays, now with Look Magazine, claims Dark used him to deflect the accusations while denying the fault. Mays recalls Dark naming him captain to quiet players and recounts a 1964 clubhouse lineup incident.

NEW York UPI San Francisco Giant Alvin Dark Willie Mays Mays Current Dark Louisiana Giants Look Magazine Kansas City Athletics

17Yearold girl snaps world backstroke mark in swim meet

Kimberley South Africa United Press International reports a 17 year old girl from France named Kiki Caron placed third in a backstroke event as Ann Fairlie, also 17, breaks a world record in a junior class. The limited readable text notes a top placement and record context.

Kimberley South Africa UPI Ann Fairlie France Caron

Clay Terrell title fight under review as Friday vote urged

Chicago sources say the Illinois Athletic Commission will decide Friday whether to approve Cassius Clay versus Ernest Terrell for the undisputed world heavyweight title on March 29. The panel heard Clay apologize for alleged unpatriotic remarks and deferred action until Clay appears in person.

Chicago UPI Cassius Clay Ernest Terrell Illinois Athletic Commission Otto Kerner Clay Lou Radzienda Joe Robichaxu Joe Tuiner Kerner Radzienda Commission Aew

West Virginia and Ohio basketball scores roundup

A dense listing of high school and college basketball results across West Virginia, Ohio, and surrounding areas. Teams named include Gassaway Clay George Washington Monongah Fairmont Catholic Mannington Rivesville Bethany Cameron Powhatan Point Wheeling McKinley Ripley Ravenswood Grafton Clarksburg Jane Lew Sand Fork Richwood Shady Spring Stonewall Jackson Dunbar Fort Ashby Paw Paw Piedmont Elk Garden Ridgeley Spanishburg Talcott Montcalm Forest Hill Bowlesburg Morgantown St Francis and more, with numerous totals and pairings.

Monongah Fairmont Catholic Mannington Rivesville Bethany Cameron Powhatan Point Ohio Wheeling McKinley Ripley Ravenswood Grafton Clarksburg Jane Lew Sand Fork Richwood Shady Spring Gassaway Clay Stonewall Jackson

Dodgers Sign Lou Johnson as Others Remain Unsettled

United Press International reports Dodgers outfielder Lou Johnson received a contract around 17000 dollars, more than doubling his 1965 pay, while he may sit on the bench behind Tommy Davis. unsigned big three are Koufax Drysdale Wills. Other teams and players also secured deals in a flurry of spring signings across the league.

United Press International Lou Johnson Los Angeles Dodgers Johnson Dodgers Tommy Davis Davis David Sandy Koufax Don Drysdale Maury Wills

Atlanta Man To Testify In Trial Against Braves

Wisconsin prosecutors seek testimony from Arthur Montgomery president of Coca Cola Atlanta and Fulton County Stadium Authority chair in an antitrust case over the Braves move to Atlanta. A federal subpoena is pursued to access detailed National League financial records as trial set to begin next Monday before Circuit Judge Elmer Oller.

Milwaukee UPI Wisconsin Atlanta Arthur Montgomery Coca-Cola Fulton County Mery Braves National League Elmer Oller

Ski Meet Draws Crested Butte Standouts to Windham

Max March Davie Gorsuch and Marvin Moriarty will represent Crested Butte Colorado at the world professional skiing championships in Windham New York on Thursday and Friday.

Windham, N.Y UPI Max March Davie Gorsuch Marvin Moriarty Crested Butte Colo

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