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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1966
Page
9
Wake Forest defeats Duke 99 to 96 in overtime as Paul Long leads with 30 points and Jack Marin shines. Duke clinches ACC title but must win next week's tourney to reach NCAA playoffs. attendance 7,900.
A compiled listing shows multiple bowling teams and leagues with team wins losses, high scores, and notable players. Highlights include Bank of Raleigh leading the Bank of Raleigh team with high series and game marks, and individual firsts like John Gorsica with 618 series and Wanda Sharp with 547 series. The report covers men and mixed divisions across several local venues, with multiple clubs such as Dust Mops, The Drifters, The Mixers, and The Ghouls posting solid showings and high team totals.
A long list of high school and college basketball results across many teams. Notable totals include Richmond District 47 over Hampshire 8&4 and Huntington Marshall 62 over Wayne 54, with numerous another scores such as Clarksburg 77 over Clarksburg RW 71 and Morgantown ay 85. The roundup covers teams from West Virginia and nearby states with varied outcomes.
In Fort Myers Florida twelve Pirates including Willie Stargell worked out two days before reporting. Stargell, back from knee surgery after the 1965 season, checked knee response. Pitchers Vernon Law Bob Veale Don Cardwell Wilbur Wood Steve Blass John Gelnar Luke Walker Tom Butters Lou Marone also took part. Catchers Jimmy Price May and Gelnar signed contracts Tuesday leaving Andre Bergere as the only Pirate not due until next Monday.
A scorpion kills its prey using a sting at the end of it and will also defend itself when threatened. The description notes its venomous attack and self defense behavior.
Eddie Cotton from Seattle stops Sipa Fine of Tonga in seven rounds in Auckland New Zealand as reported by UPI.
London bouts featured Brian Curvis winning clearly over Tito Marshall while Cullen outpointed Angel Gaitor and Luis Aisa of Spain listed in incomplete notes. Other details are garbled but indicate multiple straightforward decisions in Britain.
In San Juan Genaro defeats Victor Baerga by outpoint as Puerto Rico hosts a noted boxing card. The result boosts Genaro's standing with a 139 percent mark while Baerga trails.
Paul Richards, 57, unemployed former Houston Astros general manager, checks training camps for a new job. He met with Orioles and will visit Reds, saying he is near the bread line yet financially stable, and claims $300,000 owed by Judge Roy Hofheinz. He lists Astros alumni as potential roster threads and stresses his desire to work in any role from rookie leagues up.
Dick Stuart a slugging first baseman known as Dr Strangeglove joined the New York Mets from the Philadelphia Phillies in a notable trade. He signed a 1966 contract for about 47000 dollars, boosting the Mets infield with Stuart Hunt McMillan and Boyer.
An outboard powered boat became the first to win against inboards in ocean racing by finishing the Sam Griffith Memorial Race. Jerry Langer piloted the winning craft among the few that completed the grueling course Biscayne Bay to Bimini and back amid 10-foot seas and 20 knot winds. A gas turbine boat led but was ineligible due to its experimental engines. Damage reached about $1 million as 29 vessels burned broke up or dropped out and rescue units aided crews. all aboard were accounted for.
Big Creek High School end Oscar Patrick signed with West Virginia University over five other programs. The 6-4, 205-pound senior earned All McDowell County and All Area honors, caught eight touchdowns, and averaged 17 points per game in basketball for a team ranked No. 6 in the UP I ratings. Patrick transferred from Excelsior High School last year.
Sebring, Florida. The 12 hours of Sebring, America's oldest road race, will be run for the 155th time next month at Daytona. Ford fields an enormous lineup aiming to dethrone Europe with drivers like Ken Miles and Lloyd Ruby, joined by Dan Gurney, Bruce McLaren, and Phil Hill. Chaparral and Ferrari also enter top crews as seventy cars prepare for the Le Mans start on March 26, with points fueling world manufacturer standings.
Former Knickerbocker star and TV commentator John S. Bud Palmer will be sworn in by Mayor John V. Lindsay as commissioner of the Department of Public Events. He will serve without pay and greet visiting dignitaries while showcasing New Yorks cultural historic educational business and civil assets.
Jockey Joe Culmone rode three winners Tuesday at Pimlico. He captured the second race aboard Does She at 7.60 to 1, the seventh aboard Tide Mill at 11.40 to 1, and the featured eighth aboard Navy Admiral at 4.40 to 1. The UPI report notes a veteran performer delivering a solid day.
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