Gentle Giant Haystack Calhoun Roars Across Wrestling Circuits
Arkansas wrestler Haystack Calhoun weighs 601 pounds and headlines for the crowd appeal of “The Gentle Giant.” He and partner Ray Villmer face Kurt and Karron Brauner in a Chicago match, earning over $150,000 yearly while drawing tens of thousands of fans despite questions about the legitimacy of some bouts. Calhoun’s feats include a “big splash” from the ring and a lavish appetite, with a wife weighing 225 pounds cited as a contrary ordinary compare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Fraley Miami
UPI
Arkansas
Haystack Calhoun
Morgan's Corner
Ark
Haystack
Tealls
Chicago
Comiskey Park
Jacksonville
Marilyn Monroe
Hasslin
Miami Beach
Ray Villmer
Kurt
Karron Brauner
Jones expects better break with Detroit Tigers this season
Sam Jones says he will get more chances with Detroit under Paul Scheffing than last year with the Giants under Alvin Dark who he accuses of panicking. Jones finished 8 8 with 4.50 ERA and 105 strikeouts, and he reports to Lakeland camp February 15 ready to work as a starter or reliever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T.rady
United Press International Monongah
W. Va
UPI
Sam Jones
Detroit Tigers
San Francisco Giants
Alvin Dark
Dark
Jones
Giants
Frank Lary
Jim Bunning
Paul Foytack
Detroit
Tigers
Lakeland
Fla
Cooper Stops Hughes in London Bout by UPI
United Press International reports Henry Cooper of England stopped Tony Hughes of Cleveland in a six round bout. In Boston, Joe De Nucci from Newton outpointed Ralph Tiger Jones of New York over ten rounds. In Houston Gar land Rip Randall of Tyler outpointed Kenny Lane of Detroit in ten rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
London
UPI
Henry Cooper
England
Tony Hughes
Cleveland
Ohio
Boston
Joe de Nucci
Newton
Mass
Ralph
Tiger) Jones
New York
Houston
Tex
Garland Rip Randall
Tyler
Kenny Lane
Detroit
Johnson Receives National YMCA Award
Rafer Johnson was presented the National YMCA Sports Award for 1962 for his athletic achievements and postretirement contributions. He won the 1960 Rome Olympic decathlon and became the third recipient after Ted Husing and Rev. Bob Richards, both noted sports figures and YMCA members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
UPI
Rafer Johnson
YMCA
Johnson
Ted Husing
Bob Richards
Women's Majors To Scramble 2nd Half Standings
In the Women's Major League at Bowl Wick the second half standings will be shaken up as King Photo and Beauty Bar lead at 4-2 with a four way tie for second while Lewis Chevrolet and King Tut's chase the cellar. Mary Hall’s 219 237 610 led King Tut's two wins over Quality Pastry. Cleo Crewey, top all season with 248 634, faces possible challenge. Greenbrier Dairy’s 912 and King Tut's 910 top team scores. Laura Torrico 214 577 and Ruby Jo Gordon 502 fueled Lewis Chevrolet’s 2494 scratch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowl Wick
King Photo
Beauty Bar
Lewis Chevrolet
King Tut's
Mary Hall
King Tut’s
Mary
Cleo Crewey
Cleo
Greenbrier Dairy
King Tut
Greenbrier
Laura Torrico
Ruby Jo Gordon
Emma Brrch
Lela Hawley
Duncan Catron
Mary Cook
Betty Maxwell
Alica Mohler
Yvonne Stone
Beauty Bar Keglers
Mooseheart
Frances Torrico
Gloria Sweeney
Jerry Lilly
Beckley
Huntington
Colonial Lanes
John W. Eye
Dixie Belles
Hopkins Sky Lanes
Rose & Quesenberry
Glass House No. 1
Beckley National Bank
Bureau of Mines
Beckley Medical League
Duncan-Catron
Quality, Pastry
Bow
Wick Lanes
Cap Calfee
Sky Lanes
Eloise Calfee
Margaret Long
Rose
Town
Georges Fashions
Pat Hutchinson
Pat
Thelma Thompson
Lowe Bros. Electric
Glass House
Jean Pack
Glass Girls
Margaret Ford
Virginia Johnston
Montgomery Ward
Mary Lou Merrylees
Eleanor Shrewsbury
Town & Country
Lone Bros. Electric
Lucky International Golf Opens Thursday
The $50,000 Lucky International starts Thursday at Harding Park San Francisco. Pros like Phil Rodgers of La Jolla lead the field with $9,720 earnings this season and top rookie prospects, facing cold, wind and wet course conditions after recent rain and snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
UPI
San Diego
Pebble Beach
Phil Rodgers
la Jolla
Calif
Phil
Bing Crosby
Harding Park
Naples Senior Golf Opens Play
A field of 25 top women pros started the Naples Senior Invitational in Naples Florida with Marilynn Smith carding 34 33 67 and Mickey Wright 35 35 70 atop the first round at the par 71 Naples Beach Club course. Mary Lena Faulk of Sea Island Ga was third with 73, Patty Berg fourth with 74, Betsy Rawls tied for fifth with 75, and Beth Stone tied for fifth with 75, while Louise Suggs of Delray Beach Fla and Sandra Haynie of Longview Texas tied for seventh with 76.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples, Fla
UPI
Marilynn Smith
Mickey Wright
Links
Naples
Miss Smith
Tequesta
Fla
Miss Wright
Dallas
Naples Beach Club
Mary Lena Faulk
Sea Island
Patty Berg
Fort Myers
Betsy Rawls
Spartanburg
S.C
Beth Stone
Muscogee
Okla
Louise Suggs
Delray Beach
Sandra Haynie
Longview
Texas
Patterson Indicates Listen Is Next
New York UPI report says more than 300 guests including Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt attended the ceremonial opening of Floyd Patterson House for underprivileged boys in Manhattan. Patterson pledged 25000 dollars, and on questions about a Liston title defense he said he is reasonably sure Liston will be his next challenger but nothing is closed with Liston or any promoter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Eleanor Roosevelt
Floyd Patterson
18Th Street
Manhattan
Patterson
Sonny Liston
Phiadelphia
Liston
Championship Sports, Inc
Small College Ratings from UPI List Top Teams
New York UPI small college basketball ratings show Tennessee State atop with eight wins and two losses, followed by Prairie View and Westminister. The list includes Grambling Hofstra Mt. St. Marys and Kentucky Wesleyan among others with varying records and points.
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NEW York
UPI
United Press International
Tennessee State
Prairie View
Westminister
Grambling
Hofstra
Wittenberg
South
Fransville
Mt. St. Mary’s
Kentucky Wesleyan
Puget Sound
Pacific Lutheran
Southeastern Oklahoma
Pan American
Fresno
State
U. of Minnesota
Duluth
Jackson State
Central Missouri
Georgetown
Southwest Missouri
Valparaiso
Williams
Tapers Chiefs Win ABL Tilts
New York beat Pittsburgh 129 128 and Hawaii defeated Cleveland 106 100 as newcomers Swartz Taylor and Spivey made major impacts. Swartz 31 Taylor 28 Kaiser 22 led the Tapers with Hawkins 41 for Pittsburgh while Spivey starred for Hawaii with 31 points. Barnett added 22 for Cleveland. Standings follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburgh
Hawaii
Cleveland
Tapers
Chiefs
Commack
N.Y
Dan Swartz
Roger Taylor
Swartz
Loop
Los Angeles Jets
Taylor
Roger Kaiser
Connie Hawkins
Bucky Bolyard
Phil Rollins
Los Angeles
Bill Spivey
Honolulu
Spivey
Pipers
Dick Barnett
Alderson Broaddus Faces 10th Straight Loss in WV Conference
A bad year for Alderson Broaddus basketball continues as coach Rex Pyles loses four starters to graduation. Ed Stewart and Jerry Ware anchor the team, but Ware is the only reliable scorer, averaging nearly 23 points. Tonight they host Glenville in the WV Conference, seeking balance to stave off defeat. Glenville features four in double figures, led by Bob Lambert with 20. Also noted were Tim Carney, Mike Eberbaugh, and Wesleyan’s Fred Suder scoring well. Roscoe Dean led Shepherd past Potomac State 82-74 as Dave Felton added 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Alderson - Broaddus
Rex Pyles
West Virginia
Ed Stewart
Jerry Ware
Ware
Rattlers
Glenville
Philippi
Wesleyan
Bob Lambert
Tim Carney
Mike Eberbaugh
Fred Suder
Bill Rine
Pat Mistretta
Roscoe Dean
Shepherd
Potomac State
Keyser
Dave Felton
Present-For You and Yours and the Labor Reconciliation
A cautious forecast urges listening to others despite independence and controlling emotions for eventual progress. After a stormy interlude, the United Mine Workers led by John L. Lewis rejoined the American Federation of Labor on January 25, 1946, ending a ten year split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
American Federation of Labor
Labor Organization
Special training for nurses to aid space explorers
Field Enterprises, Inc. 1962 notes that nurses will receive special training to accompany spacemen on exploration journeys. They must be qualified to treat peculiar illnesses and mental strains from space launches. Horoscope guidance follows with astrological signs and tips.
St Josephs High Returns to Catholic Tournament
St Josephs High of Martinsburg enters the West Virginia Catholic High School basketball tournament in Huntington February 23 to 25, replacing Grafton St Augustine in the 12 team field. In Class AA small school division eight AA entries and four triple A schools compete with pairings due January 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
UPI
St. Joseph's High School
Martinsburg
Huntington
Robert H. Wanstreet
Grafton St. Augustine
Richmond
Bears Sign Two College Grads for 1959 Season
Chicago Bears announce the signing of John Nelson from Xavier University and Leroy Weaver from Adams State College at Alamosa. Nelson, Erie, Pennsylvania, was Xavier’s MVP for two seasons and led the nation’s linemen in pass interceptions with six in 1959. Weaver is described as a pass catching specialist and punt returner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
UPI
John Nelson
Xavier
Ohio) University
Leroy Weaver
Adams State College
Alamosa
Calif
Chicago Bears
Tony
Nelson
Erie
Weaver
West Virginia College and high school basketball results
A large list of regional games reports scores from West Virginia colleges and high schools. Notable results include Shepherd 82 Potomac State 74 Glenville 85 Wesleyan 78 and numerous local matchups such as East Bank 70 Dunbar 57 and Pike County area teams with varied finales across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
United Press International College
Shepherd
Potomac State
Glenville
Wesleyan
High School Charleston
East Bank
O) Dunbar
Stonewall Jackson
South Charleston
Nitro
Elkview
Walton
Clendenin
Washington
Van
Sharples
Poca
Hannan
Gauley Bridge
Clay
Green Bank
Webster Springs
Bluefield
Welch
Griffithsville
Harts
Sutton
Seth
Cedar Grove
Ravenswood
Spencer
Normantown
Gassaway
Fairmont East
Ramblers as Loyola defeats Loyola of the South 96 73
Loyola Chicago led by Jerry Harkness 29 points Vic Rouse and Leslie Hunter 24 each beat Loyola of the South 96 73 in New Orleans crowd of 1200, despite coach George Ireland angry over segregation and threats of arrest for players. Ireland warned they may not play here again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
George Ireland
Loyola
Ill
Loyola of the South
New Orleans
Ramblers
Jerry Harkness
Vic Rouse
Leslie Hunter
Ireland
Wisconsin
North Dakota State
Virginia Tech
Tennessee
Notice to Creditors and Public Notice of County Court
Notice to creditors and beneficiaries of the estates of John Koren and Pauline B. Rogers. Claims must be filed with vouchers by July 31, 1962 at 10:00 a.m. in Beckley West Virginia or be barred. County Court in Raleigh County will review 1962 assessments starting February 1 1962 at 10:30 a.m. in Beckley with a 28 day limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Koren
Beckley
West Vir Linda
Roy A. Cunningham
Raleigh County
West Virginia
Court House
Cr. O. Smith, Jr
PH & RR
Pauline B. Rogers
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Gentle Giant
National Ymca
Dennis Taylor
William Penn
David Finley
Ivan Basham
Jeff Britton
Broughton Dairy
Homer Maynard
Wilcox Mfg
Jim Hughes
Bob Cher
Williams Funeral Home
Eastern Gas & Fuel
Walton Cook
Pete Thornley
King Phot ‘Beauty Bar
Quality Pastry
Reenbrier Dairy
Lucky International Golf Opens
By Hal Wood
Small College Ratings
San Francisco c
Kansas City
A&b
Aries
Taurus
Ieee Aia Teksee
Gemini
Leo
Young
Field Enterprises, Inc
St. Joseph's High
Sian
Bethany
New Martinsville
River Local
Wellsburg
Wintersville
Newell
New Cumberland
Sistersville
St. Marys
Capon Bridge
Wardensville
Petersburg
Paw Paw
Romney
Oldtown
W. Va. Deaf
Mt. Savage
Ridgeley
Sophia
Mullens
Circleville
Franklin
Stock
Glen Rogers
Greenville
Gap Mills
Newburg
Fellowsville
Masontwon
Terra Alta
Marsh Fork
Shady Spring
Clarksburg
Notre Dame
Jane Lew
Salem
Oceana
Talcott
Spanishburg
Harrisville
Elizabeth
Graham of
Bluefield, Va
Athens
Weirton Madonna
Follansbee St
Logan
Williamson
Renick
Lewisburg Jayvees
Logan Aracama
Chapmanville
Beckley Stratton
Kimball
Man
Pineville
Hamlin
Fort Gay
Huntington St. Joseph's
Milton
White Sulphur
Union
Northfork-Elkhorn
Peterstown
Big Creek
Richlands
Mullens Conley
Baileysville
Gilbert
Saeger
Gary District
Dante
Putnam Buffalo
Gilmore
Hillsboro
Frankfort
Racine
Mason City
Ripley
Parkersburg Catholic
St. John’s
Canisius
Babson
Hanscom
Catholics
Fairleigh Dick
Delaware St
Lincoln
Georgia
Georgia Southern
Belmont
Birmingham
Sou
Loyola (Ill
Loyola of So
Midwest
Akron
Kent St
Roosevelt
George Williams
Nrth Dakta
W. Kansas Coll
Bethel
N.M. Mil
Clarendon
Pomona
Cal. Baptist
Nevada St
Nevada Sou
Gonzaga
Portland St
Oregon
F.H.A
Edward Snuffer
Nickie
End Valley Drive
Funeral Home Radio
Douglas Bryant
Jack McGuigan
Johnstown Rd
Robertson & F
Oglesong Funeral Home, Inc
Wyoming County
Pace
Webb & Neals Funeral Home & Ambulance Service
Vance Drive
R. H. Neal
Mgr
Robert L. Amick
Beckley Newspapers
Todd's Grocery and Hardware
Beaver
Foster Hardware Co
Main St
Dial
Earl R. Huddle Sarl
Dia
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
Southern Institute of Graphic Arts
Nashville
South Street
Halstead
Wright
W. C. Rogers Plumbing & Heating
Temple St
Beckley Maytag
Maytag
Neville St
Austin
the Glass House
Dial Floral CO
City Ave
Formica
Harvey Cabinet Co
American Glass & Mirror Co. Inc
Mt. Hope Rd
Westinghouse
Philco
Gibson
Zenith
Tennas
Ashworth Firestone
Prince St
John W. Eye Television
West
Yellow Cab
Willey Brothers
Hinton
Raleigh Cleaners & Laundry Dial
Jan Campbell Music Co
Munsey
Curtis Miller
Itmann
Jim Green
Will Arnold Mays
Sparks TV & Appliance Company
Raleigh Insurance Agency
Cincinnati
Sarah Coventry
Queen
Rainelle
White Sulphur Springs
Lewisburg
Vaneta Mitchem
Birch Street
Avena
Bostick Avenue
Stanley Home Products
Westwood Drive
Bon Bon Agency
CURB
Person
Town & Country Drive Inn
Mayflower Transit
Dept. V
Indianapolis
Ind
Wood Construction Co
MacArthur, W. Va
Bob Burns
Cabinet
Beckley Glass Co
Alex N Breckinridge
City Avenues
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