Hall shines as Western tops East in inaugural U S Bowl
Galen Hall Penn State passer earns game MVP in 33 19 victory for the Western All Stars over the East in the first U S Bowl. He throws three TD passes and earns another credited on a fumble score, despite limited NFL interest, with 28 of 49 for 288 yards and 21,096 in attendance. Promoters plan a return next year.
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Washington
UPI
Galen Hall
Penn State
Hall
Boston
Hamilton
Jim Vollenweider
Miami
Bobby Thompson
Arizona
Bettor Wins $64,813.20 at Caliente Race Track
A bettor, sole holder of a winning 5-10 handicapping contest ticket, won $64,813.20 after No Objections finished first by a length and three-quarters. An objection alleging a foul was reviewed but denied by stewards who watched replays. the No Objections win stood and claimed the Conquistidor purse.
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Agua Caliente
Mexico
Caliente
Scott to Get Double Reward For Upset
NEW YORK UPI Substitute Charley Scott of Philadelphia will receive a double reward for upsetting welterweight contender Gaspar Ortega of Mexico in a nationally televised fight at Madison Square Garden. Scott, a slight underdog at 6-5, pummeled Ortega head and body and likely avoided a knockout. Matchmaker Teddy Brenner said Scott will have a March 3 TV bout against Ralph Dupas of New Orleans, probably at the Garden, and the win should push Scott back into the top ten ratings.
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New York
UPI
Charley Scott
Philadelphia
Gaspar Ortega
Mexico
Madison Square Garden
Ortega
Charley
Teddy Brenner
Scott
Ralph Dupas
New Orleans
the Garden
Clark Renamed State's Non-Pro Baseball Head
The National Baseball Congress announced Mel Clark of West Columbia West Virginia as commissioner of non professional baseball in the Mountain State. He will supervise the 23rd annual West Virginia state baseball tournament for players of unlimited age, with the tourney planned for Parkersburg in July. The state champions earn a berth to the 28th National Championship Tournament starting August 17 in Wichita. Marmet Lumbermen are the defending West Virginia champions.
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Wichita, Kan
UPI
Mel Clark
West Columbia
W. Va
Mountain State
National Baseball Congress
Clark
West Virginia
Parkersburg
Marmet
Lumbermen
29 Games On Week Slate Highlight Mount Hope Trap Hill
A busy week in area basketball features 29 games with Mount Hope hosting Gauley Bridge and Trap Hill visiting Greenville tonight. Mount Hope relies on Teddy Spadaro and Robert Stanton as they chase wins after an opening loss, while Trap Hill aims for its first win despite a short, light roster.
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Mount Hope
Gauley Bridge
Trap Hill
Greenville
Hoop World
Mullens
Mustangs
Hinton
Oak Hill
Surveyor Boys
Glen Daniel
Wildcats
Stratton
Mark Twain
News service switch created twin Raleigh Beckley papers
One year ago The Raleigh Register left AP for UPI to diversify wire coverage while Beckley Post Herald remained with the AP. The change aimed to provide readers both morning and evening editions with broader news from the two major wires.
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Raleigh Register
Associated Press
United Press International
UPI
Beckley Post-Herald
Beckley
Change brings better news mix across papers
The writer argues that restoring original recountings adds sparkle to both papers and proposes a combined pricing plan. Seven days a week at 50c plus the other five weekdays at 30c totals a weekly 50c 30c are outlined as a bargain to keep readers well served with world, state, regional, and local news.
Week's State Prep Schedule for Weeknight and Weekend Games
The list outlines weekly prep games by day from Monday to Saturday featuring teams such as Gauley Bridge Mount Hope Trap Hill Greenville Byrd Prillerman Elkhorn Seth Clear Fork Oak Hill Herndon Glen Rogers Hinton Stratton Mount Hope Mullens Princeton Oceana Sophia Northfork Pineville Beckley Bluefield Jr Oak Hill Shady Spring Marsh Fork Montgomery Beckley Jr Stratton Conley Lookout Fayetteville Glen Rogers Mark Twain Sand stone Herndon Pineville Mullens Shady Spring Smoot Talcott Montgomery Jr Beckley Jr Richwood Oceana Shady Spring Hinton Mt Hope.
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Conley
Aracama
Sophia
Oceana
Pineville
Northfolk
Shady Spring
Oak Hill
Shady
Marsh Fork
Seth
Stoco
Trap Hill
Beckley
Bluefield
Mullens
Richwood
Clear Fork
Gauley Bridge
Mount Hope
Greenville
Byrd-Prillerman
Elkhorn
Cowley
Fayetteville
Herndon
Glen Rogers
Hinton
Mark Twain
Stratton
Princeton
Northfork
Beckley Jr
Bluefield Jr
Montgomery
Alumni
Lookout
Sandstone
Smoot
Talcott
Montgomery Jr
Williamson
AFL Suit Clouds NFL Annual Meeting Agenda
The NFL opens its annual three day meeting amid an antitrust suit from the AFL. A $4.65 million CBS package is seen as key to teams’ income, with potential rule changes and a team roster boost under consideration. A Baltimore court will hear the AFL case February 19 without a jury.
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Miami Beach
UPI
National Football League
American Football League
Baltimore
AFL
NFL
Columbia Broadcasting System
Philadelphia
Congress
Pete Rozelle
CBS
Detroit Lions
Edwin Anderson
Anderson
Waldo Defends World Barrel Jumping Title at Grossinger
Jim Waldo of Portland Oregon successfully defended his world barrel jumping championship at the Grossinger Country Club. In the 12th annual tournament he cleared 15 barrels and traveled 27 feet 8 inches.
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Grossinger, N.Y
Jim Waldo
Portland
Ore
Grossinger Country Club
Not Missing Shots Tech’s Secret For Taking WVC Tilts
West Virginia Tech backs its quick shooting and precision as Neal Bassi’s squad runs to a 12th win, ninth straight, by beating Wesleyan 73-57. Tech leads the nation in shooting at 53 percent, while Morris Harvey tops the East in the West Virginia Conference standings with a 89-69 win over Anderson, Ind. Concord leads the Western Division as the Mountain Lions edge Emory-Henry 65-62. other Saturday results include Salem over Fairmont State 86-68 and West Liberty over Davis & Elkins 84-78.
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United Press International
West Virginia Tech
Neal Bassi
Golden Bears
Wesleyan
Tech
Morris Harvey
Anderson
Ind
West Virginia
Concord
Mountain Lions
Emory-Henry
Salem
Fairmont State
West Liberty
Davis & Elkins
Shepherd
A-B
Beckley
Ferrum
Canton
N.Y
Potomac State
Glenville
Fairmont
Waynesburg
Wheeling
Bridgewater
College
Washington Jefferson
Bethany
Marietta
Ohio
California, Pa
Morris
xPotomac
xBeckley
Jurgensen To Enter Hospital For Shoulder Injury
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sonny Jurgensen will enter Hahnemann Hospital today for possible surgery on a severe shoulder separation that could end his career. Doctors say ligaments are torn after the 38 10 playoff bowl loss to Detroit in Miami. Jurgensen, in a cast, flew home with team physician Dr Man darino amid injuries to five Eagles players.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Philadelphia Eagles
Sonny Jurgensen
Hannemann Hospital
Jurgensen
Eagles
Detroit Lions
Miami
Fla
Mike Mandarino
Four Texans Key to West All-Star Win in AFL Game
Dallas Texans stars Cotton Davidson Abner Haynes Sherrill Headrick and David Webster powered the West to a 47 27 victory over the East in San Diego Davidson replacing Jack Kemp threw for 249 yards and three touchdowns Haynes sparked the surge with a 66 yard punt return for a TD and added a 12 yard rushing score Headrick guided defense forcing hurried passes and Webster totaled six unassisted tackles plus an interception NBC attendance was 20 973 with each West player earning 700 dollars.
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Raleigh Register
Beckley
West
Snares
Raymond C
San Diego
Calif
UPI
Dallas Texans
Sid Gillman
Cotton Davidson
Abner Haynes
Sherrill Hendrick
David Webster
Davidson
Jack Kemp
San Diego Chargers
Gillman
Hayes
Dick Harris
Haynes
Headrick
George Blanda
Webster
Blanda
Hunt
West—Stone
Blair
East—Cannon
West—Haynes
West—Kocourek
West—Norton
East
Hennigan
Dorow
Dyrow
Fearless Fraley on NFL playoff stars and final games
Oscar Fraley surveys NFL playoff combatants with notes from Eddie LeBaron on staying healthy against powerhouses. Chuck Bednarik announces his final game and Marion Motley earns praise for power, while Sonny Jurgensen and Tommy McDonald reunite as teammates. Jim Martin and Bobby Walston reflect on kicks and longevity as Big Daddy Lipscomb looms. Kyle Rote recalls scaring Lipscomb.
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Oscar Fraley
MIAMI
UPI
Fraley
Eddie LeBaron
Dallas Cowboys
NFL
Chuck Bednarik
Philadelphia Eagles
Detroit Lions
Penn
Bernarik
Marion Motley
Cleveland Browns
Jimmy Brown
Motley
Bednarik
Eagles
Sonny Jurgensen
Tommy McDonald
Jurgensen
McDonald
Oklahoma
Duke
Eagle
Tom Brookshier
Jim Martin
Notre Dame
Martin
Colts
Bobby Walston
Lions
Walston
Cleveland
Browns
Bobby
Lake Erie
Big Daddy
Lipscomb
Kyle Rote
New York Giants
Kyle
AFL Top Brass Convenes Today in San Diego Meeting
Commissioner Joe Foss leads the American Football League owners and executives in a two day session in San Diego to consider playing rule changes and constitutional amendments. Foss faces pressure from Titans owner Harry Wismer who favors a new commissioner and moving league headquarters from Dallas.
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San Diego
Calif
UPD
Joe Foss
American Football League
Foss
New York Titans
Harry Wismer
Dallas
Five Games On Tap For Church League Action
Five games are on tap for tonight's City Church Basketball League action. First Methodist faces Calvary at 7 p.m. at Beckley Recreation Building. Christian meets First Baptist, Presbyterian plays Catholic, Crab Orchard takes Memorial Baptist, and Methodist Temple clashes with Johnstown Baptist. Singapore Open golf championship runs Feb 15 to 18 with top international players including Thomson, Nagle, and Von Nida expected to compete.
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First Methodist
Calvary
Beckley Recreation Building
Christian
First Baptist
Presbyterian
Catholic
Crab Orchard
Memorial Baptist
Methodist Temple
Johnstown Baptist
Singapore
UPI
Peter Thomson
Kel Nagle
Norman von Nida
Rens Can Win Tie In ABL Eastern Division
In Los Angeles the Pittsburgh Rens can secure at least a first half tie in the ABL Eastern Division after a strong Hawaii series. They beat the Hawaii Chiefs four of five, most recently 95 83, and face the San Francisco Saints to close the half. The Cleveland Pipers trail by a half game with two games left.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Pittsburgh Rens
Hawaii
Rens
Hawaii Chiefs
San Francisco Saints
Pittsburgh
Chiefs
Cleveland Pipers
Girls Basketball Loop To Be Organized Tuesday Night
The Working Girl's Basketball League will be formed at Beckley Recreation Building on Tuesday at 7 00 p m. All interested girls should report for the meeting and a following practice session. Bring gym shoes and a uniform for use during the session.
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Beckley Recreation Building
Pauline Alderman
Contractors Win First Half Of Thursday Handicap League
Basile Meadows General Contractor leads the Thursday Night Handicap League at Bowl Wick by seven and a half games after a whitewash to clinch the first half title. Martina Tile set a new team high scratch game and Duncan Catron established a new team high scratch score as the action produced several high marks and close matches.
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Bowl Wick
Basile N. Meadows
Stanley
Texaco
Martina Tile
Duncan Catron
Martina
Mabscott Supply
Leno Martina
George Corey
Paul Beasley
Bill Nicely
Meadows Construction
Railroaders
Bernard Childress
Don Murdock
Earl Wipperman
Walt Cooper
Bozo Powers
Vipperman Construction
N & W RR
Jim Keeney
Meadows
Duncan-Catron
Wipperman
Cc &Orr
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Mather
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Basham
L. Jackson
West—Thompson
West—Stonebraker
West—Vollenweider
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Bushman
B. Jackson
Bill Mazeroski
Darren Edwin
Bill
Pittsburgh Pirates
Ronnie Taylor
Wayne Mullens
Beckiey Post-Herald
Raleigh
WVC
D&e
Bluefield State
Frostburg
W. Va. Tech
Potomac
John Carroll
Morris Harkey
College and Concord
Texans
Church League Action
Dennis Taylor
Sky Lanes
Lucas General Tire
Dennis
Bob Johnston
Lucas
Jim Lucas
Tom Shrewsbury
Angelo
Sunoco
Beaver Service Station
Gene Riffe
Dane Riffe
Gene
Dane
Mason Anderson
Mick Radford
Oakwood Auto Service Center
Beckley Mfg
Olie Olf
Sam Ferris
Jim Stover
John
Amoco
K & K Music
Alvin Woods
Alvin
Harry’s
Beckley Lumber Co
Shirley Kelley
Jacks
Harold Williams
Greenbrier Dairy
Greenbrier
Lacy Tredway
Mike Guerino
John Caponiti
Ernie Allenbaugh
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