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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1966

Page

7

Beard Captures Stroke Edge In Lucky Tournament

Frank Beard edges to a one stroke lead on a tough course in a players field headed by Ray Floyd Arnold Palmer and Tom Weiskopf. The crowd watched as pro after pro pressed for the win with Beard holding the late advantage amid a field of big names and a London clock tower note.

Frank Beard Ak Minis Arnold Palmer Pop Nike Souchak Ray Floyd Kem Venturi RASAM Tom Welskert Joe Campbell Jay Dolan Jack Burke Finsterwald Larry Mowry Billy Casper al Moem Ccceees Doug Ford Cseceees George Archer Bill Martindale Charles Giford Miller Barber Chuck Courtnney Townes Terry Wilcox Mrry Mancour Dean Refram Joe Taylor Bob Vernay Jonmibor Steve Opperman Dave Hiskey Gearby Homero Blancas Oseardenusnbas House of Parkesens 1 London

Millrose Games Award Goes To Canadian Crothers At Boston

Canadian runner Bill Crothers won the Most Valuable Performer trophy at the 77th Boston Athletic Association games. He clocked 2:09.9 in the 1000 yards and anchored a winning East York mile relay, turning a deficit into victory. John Pennel cleared 16 feet but failed at 17. Other notable performances included John Lawson’s 8:39.9 two miles and Leon Coleman’s 5.4 second 45-yard hurdles final.

Boston UPI John Pennel Pennel Boston A.A Kipchoge Keino Learat Bill Crothers Joseph Ome John Lawson Crothers Canada East York Kansas Lawson Tracy Smith Pasadena Calif Davenport Leon Coleman Winston-Salem State College Fordham Perry Lewis

Bradley wins Sullivan Award amid stellar amateur career

Bill Bradley, Princeton basketball star, is named the 1965 Sullivan Award winner. The 6 foot 5 forward, UPI Player of the Year, declined a pro contract for a Rhodes scholarship and is at Worcester College, Oxford. Bradley tops 486 ballots with 852 points, first basketball recipient of the honor.

New York UPI Bill Bradley Princeton Worcester Oxford Crystal City

Lakers Clinch Division Edge as Hazzard Nets 28

United Press reports the Lakers push their East lead with Walt Hazzard scoring 28 as Los Angeles outscored Baltimore 34-4 in a record fourth quarter. Celtics shade Knicks 118-115 in Boston, while St Louis and Philadelphia also win to stay in front in their divisions.

United Press National Basketball Association Cincinnati Philadel Boston New York Éers Als St. Louis NBA Los Celtics Emmette Bryant K. Wilt Chemberieus Saeed 76Ers Richie Guerin Hawks Oscar Robertson Royals Lakers Baltimore Walt Hazzard Cincinnat

Rochester Nips Detroit on Ice

Rochester Americans use late goal to edge Quebec Aces 4 3 in an American Hockey League clash. Jean Guy Gendron scored the decisive goal as Rochester, the Eastern Division leader, rallied after a back and forth battle. Other AHL results: Baltimore over Providence 4 1, Cleveland over Pittsburgh 4 1, Hershey falls to Buffalo.

L. Pet Quebec Boston Hershey Cincinnati Philadelphia Balt New York Provi Ww. L. Pet Los Angeles Roch Baltimore Pitts San Francisco Cleve Buffalo Detroit Cleveland Pittsburgh St. Louis Rochester

Williams DiMaggio swap that almost happened on train

The tale recounts a near swap between Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio around 1949 discussed by Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey and Yankees chief Dan Topping during a train trip. Casey Stengel downplays the episode, saying the deal was never close and likely never occurred, despite vivid recollections of both sides drafting perfect trade ideas.

New York Ted Williams Joe DiMaggio Macy Setalio Casey Stengel Red Sox Yankees Casey Tedds

Deal That Vanished In The Night Between Two Executives

The narrative recalls a late night meeting where two executives discussed a swap involving Yawkey and Richman, then woke to find the plan shelved. The morning after, both questioned the deal as they headed to breakfast, and the proposed trade dissolved. Other rumored swaps also fell apart in 1954.

Yawkey Topping Frank Lane Cardinals Stan Musial Phillies Tigers Yankees Aon Mickey Mantle Warren Spahn

Canadiens Beat Bruins In NHL Victory at Boston Garden

The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Boston Bruins 3-1 with a penalty-free game amid a rough night. No penalties were called on either side, while other notes mention the Detroit Red Wings leading the standings and injuries to Doug Barkley from an incidental eye injury.

Montreal Canadiens Boston Bruins Detroit Red Wings Reg Fleming The Red Wings Doug Barkley

Wildcats Face Old Rivals In SEC Title Chase

Kentucky, ranked second nationally, meets Alabama, Vanderbilt, and Georgia this week as coach Adolph Rupp pushes for continued high scoring after an 115-78 win over Auburn. Duke idle until Feb 7, while top teams like Providence and St Joseph's suffer key losses in a crowded top ten.

United Press International Oeags Wildcats Adolph Rupp Cats Alabama Vanderbilt Geor Rupp Kentucky Auburn Duke North Carolina State Nashville Commodores Louisiana State Providence Niagara Canisius St. Francis St. Joseph’s Bradley Cincinnati Dayton Louisville St. Louis Texas West Texas State New Mexico

Weber Leads Bowling Tourney in Lansing Showdown

Dick Weber of St Louis tops the American Division by 343 pins over Bob Strampe of Detroit. Weber faces Nelson Burton Jr of St Louis in a Sunday final for the $15,000 first prize. Betty Rockwell of Lynn, Mass led the Women’s National Division as Joy Abel of Chicago was edged in a close finish. Burton defeated Roy Lawn of El Paso to clinch his division with a late 252 game.

Lansing Mich UPI Dick 'Ae St. Liouis Bob Strampe Detroit Weber Betty Rockwell Lynn Mass Joy Abel Chicago Ana Ee Ee Burton Roy Lawn el Paso Tex Dick Weber St. Louis Nelson Burton Jr Bill Johnson New Orleans Les Schissier Denver Roy Lown Virs Enger Dave Davis Phoenix Ariz Bill Beach Sharon Billy Welu Jerry McClary Bill Allen Orlando Fla Tom Hennessey Bob Crawford Gary Curry Pasco Wash Bob Materasso New York Bette Rockwell Lyon Lou Boxberger Russell Kan Jean Winesch South Bend, Inc Price Fort Worth

College basketball results across multiple teams and cities

A long listing of college basketball results includes scores from Clemson to Wichita, with numerous games across East Coast and Midwest venues. Notable showings feature Maryland, West Virginia Tech, Concord, St. Marys, Notre Dame, George Washington, and Iowa State among many others, reflecting a dense schedule with varied outcomes.

Falcons Retake Conference Lead After Upset Victory

Fairmont State College tops the Western Division with a 14-1 conference mark after W V Wesleyan upset Morris Harvey 84-62. Morris Harvey sits 11-2 in conference, Eastern Division leader. Salem, Shepherd, and West Liberty follow in standings while WV Tech and Wesleyan trail in their divisions. Concord beat Davis, Glenville 81-72. Alderson Broaddus Shepherd 70-14. Tech defeated West Liberty 70-63.

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Simmons Joins Eckert's Baseball Commission Staff

Harry Simmons longtime International League secretary since 1952 was added to Baseball Commissioner William D. Eckert's staff. He will serve in a general capacity with no official title, Eckert said Sunday.

Ieckert MAN New York UPI Harry Simmons International League William D. Eckert Simmons Eckert

Bowie Horses Perish In Fire at Snowbound Track

At Bowie Race Track in Maryland a pre dawn fire swept five barns in the Blueberry Hill area. About 160 horses were stabled there and 40 perished with more possibly injured. Damage to the barns reached roughly $200,000 as firemen battled through heavy snow and near zero temperatures. The winter meeting was canceled as conditions hampered response.

Bowie, Md Blueberry Hill

WVU names Bobby Bowden as head offensive coach

West Virginia University hires Bobby Bowden of Florida State University as head offensive coach under Jim Carlen. Bowden, 36, father of six, is the fifth assistant hired since Carlen took over. He previously led Howard College Birmingham to a 31-6 record and earned a masters from Peabody College.

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