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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1965

Page

7

Harney Wins Los Angeles Open for Second Straight Victory

Paul Harney captured his second consecutive Los Angeles Open, earning $12,000 and totaling about $100,000 in West Coast winnings over two years. He shot 68 71 68 69 for 276, eight under par on Rancho course, with Dan Sikes second at 279 and Bill Casper third at 281. Arnold Palmer tied for fourth.

Sunset Oaks Calif Worcester Mass Harney MacDonald Smith Ben Hogan String-Bean George Bayer Rancho Dan Sikes Florida Big Bill Casper Casper Tony Lema Bobby Nichols George Knudson Arnold Palmer Gene Littler Jim Ferree Charley Sifford Paul Harney Bill Casper Charles Coody Howie Johnson Art Wall Jr Ed Furgol Bob Roseburg

Beckley Hosts Hinton Bobcats

Beckley high schools host unbeaten Hinton and Stratton as three Raleigh County league games highlight tonight's schedule. Woodrow Wilson meets Hinton at Raleigh County Armory Field House at 8 p.m. Stratton visits Gary District, Mullens travels to Oceana, and other regional matchups fill the card.

Beckley Woodrow Wilson Stratton Mullens Oceana Raleigh Hinton Raleigh County Armory Bobcats Princeton Sandstone Stoco Mount Hope Bill Garten D. K. Porterfield Bill McDowell Mark Hannah Larry Baker Jimmy Williams Lawrence Wiseman Ron Kyle Terry Dillon Ron Lilly Buddy Hutchens Bob Manning McDowell Wyoming Indians Rebels Bluefield Pineville Logan Shady Spring Sophia Marsh Fork Mark Twain Clear Fork Colcord Trap Hill Oak Hill Fayetteville Gauley Bridge Kimball Conley Baileysville Gilbert

Jets Chase Star Passer Archie Roberts Bid

The New York Jets seek another top quarterback as they pursue Archie Roberts of Columbia amid interest from the Cleveland Browns and Montreal Alouettes. Roberts plans medical studies at Columbia Western Reserve or McGill, affecting his pro team choice.

NEW York UPI New York Jets Joe Namath John Huarte Jets Archie Roberts Columbia Cleveland Browns Montreal Alouettes Roberts Sid Luckman Paul Governals Western Reserve McGill University

Boxing elimination tourney could crown boxings next great

Four heavyweights Floyd Patterson George Chuvalo Eddie Machen and Ernie Terrell enter an elimination format to settle the title debate sparked by Sonny Liston Cassius Clay. Patterson faces Chuvalo February at Madison Square Garden with the winner likely meeting Terrell or Machen. The piece urges reform to restore boxing and praises Patterson, Terrell and Machen while noting Liston Clay controversy and calling for an end to the sport's decline.

Floyd Patterson George Chuvalo Eddie Machen Ernie Terrell Sonny Liston Cassius Clay Chuvalo New York Madison Square Garden Terrell Machen World Boxing Commission Clay Lston WBA Liston Ugly Bear Miami Patterson Louisville Lip Boneva

AFL All Star Tilt Set For Houston

AFL officials scramble to relocate the all star game from New Orleans to Houston after players cite discrimination. ABC will televise at 1 p.m. CST, while promoters had sold 20,000 tickets in New Orleans and expected 60,000, with Jeppesen Stadium capacity at 35,000.

Houston UPI American Football League AFL New Orleans Joe Foss Houston Oilers American Broadcasting Co ABC Sugar Bowl Stadium Jeppesen Stadium

Beckley Eagles Surpass Mullens In Dual Meet

Beckley wrestling team defeated Mullens 27 to 17 Monday night to notch its second win of the season. Notable results include undefeated Dee Size more and Charles Craft forfeiting at 105 and 112 respectively due to weight. Beckley also claimed multiple defaults and decisions across weight classes. Foster and White remained undefeated in their divisions as Beckley prepares to face Sophia.

Beckley Mullens Dee Sizemore Charles Craft Oceana Charleston Shady Steve Foster Jimmy White Foster White Sophia Blue Hawks Pineville Danny Taylor Thomas Teubert Lowell Steele Benny Wellingham William Carson Andrew Jacobs Mickey Mitchell Bill Nicely Steve Byrd John Payne

West Virginia Tech Topples State In Conference Clash

West Virginia Tech upset by Concord earlier, rebounds to beat W V State 104 to 77 to hand State its first conference loss. Tech battles for second place behind Fairmont as Concord defeats Beckley 103 to 4 and Salem visits Fairmont while Wesleyan plays Alderson Broaddus.

Tech State Concord Fairmont Beckley

WVU Frosh Triumph Over Pitt Frosh 108 79

Ron Williams starred for the undefeated West Virginia freshmen, coasting in the second half to finish with 24 points 22 rebounds and 12 assists as WVU ran its win streak to 12 with a 108 79 victory over Pitt freshmen Norman Holmes added 19 points for the Mountaineers who led wire to wire.

Morgantown UPI Ron Williams West Virginia Pitt Frosh Williams Mountaineers Norman Holmes Kentucky Tulane Louis Dampier Pittsburgh Louisville North Texas State Oklahoma State Iowa State Wisconsin Purdue Oklahoma Nebraska

Stagell Signs 1965 Pirates Contract

Willie Stagell, who led the Pittsburgh Pirates with 17 home runs last season, has signed his 1965 contract with the club.

Stargell Pittsburgh UPI Willie Stagell Pittsburgh Pirates

Appalachian High School sets 131st straight prep wrestling win

Boone North Carolina AP report says Appalachian High School extended its unbeaten streak to 131 wins, surpassing the prior prep record of 130 consecutive victories held by Mepham High of Long Island New York.

Boone, N.C UPI Appalachian High School Mepham High Long Island, N.Y

Distributed By American Accessories Inc Beckley West Virginia

American Accessories Inc lists Beckley West Virginia as the distributing point with the phone number 253 6662 for product distribution and customer inquiries. The notice identifies the distributor and location but provides no additional claims or dates.

American Accessories Inc Beckley W. Va

Commodores Capture Ninth Consecutive Cage Victory

Vanderbilt extends its win streak to nine by defeating Georgia 75 62 as Clyde Lee delivers 29 points and 27 rebounds. Other top teams also win including Wichita Indiana St Johns Davidson St Louis and Kentucky with key performances from Stallworth Redenbaugh Hetzel Dampier.

Fred McMane UPI Vanderbilt Deep South Lee Commodores Georgia Clyde Lee Jerry Waller Wichita Southern Illinois Indiana Iowa St. John's Creighton Davidson Citadel St. Louis Notre Dame Kentucky Tulane Bob Mclintyre Fred Hetzel

Tommy Prothro Named UCLA Head Grid Coach

LOS ANGELES UP I Tommy Prothro returned to UCLA as head football coach after leaving to Oregon State. He accepted the UCLA post from Athletic Director J D Morgan in Chicago and will rebuild at quarterback and tackle while recruiting in the Los Angeles area. Prothro previously led Oregon State to a 63 37 2 record with three league titles including back to back PCC crowns in 1956 57.

LOS Angeles UPI Tommy Prothro West UCLA Oregon State Bruins Prothro Chicago J. D. Morgan Bill Barnes Henry Red) Sanders Barnes Sanders Larry Zeno Michigan Wolverines

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