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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1964

Page

7

Drysdale Pascual Likely Starters In All Star Classic

Don Drysdale and Camilo Pascual, two fiery right handers, are expected to start for the National and American leagues in the 35th All Star game at Shea Stadium. Managers Alston and Lopez will confirm the picks at a 10:30 a.m. press conference ahead of the 1 p.m. EDT game watched by about 50,000 fans as the series stands 17-16-1 in favor of the Americans.

Fred Down UPI New York Don Drysdale Camilo Pascual Walt Alston Nationals al Lopez Americans Shea Stadium

All Star baseball rosters and starters debated by AL NL

Discussion notes the balance of right handed starters in the All Star game and lists possible pitchers for Lopez and Alston. Projections show 13 10 NL favorites to reach the series as Drysdale Pascual rested. Lineups include Robinson Fregosi Oliva Mantle Killebrew Allison Howard Richardson Pascual for the AL and Hunt Great Williams Mays Cepeda Clemente Boyer Torre Drysdale for the NL with umpires named.

NEW York UPI Robinson Orioles Fregosi Angeles Oliva Twins Mantle Yankees Killebrew Allison Howard Richardson Pascual National League Hunt Mets Great Cardinals Williams Cubs Mays Giants Cepeda Clemente Pirates Rf Boyer Torre Braves Ec Drysdale Dodgers Ed Sudol Joe Paparella Frank Secory Nestor Chylak Doug Harvey al Salerno

Nicklaus Tops Chi Chi For Whitemarsh Open Win

Jack Nicklaus won the Whitemarsh Open with a final round 67 to surge past defending champion Arnold Palmer. Chi Chi Rodriguez, who led early and mid rounds, faded in the final round at Whitemarsh Country Club, as Nicklaus earned the $24,000 first prize in the $125,000 event.

Thomas Cunningham Philadelphia Jack Nicklaus Atlantic Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Juan Chi-Chi) Rodriguez Whitemarsh

Jack Favored In British Open

Jack Nicklaus arrives at St Andrews as the 1964 British Open favorite after winning the Whitemarsh Open. Eight Americans join the 120-player field as Arnold Palmer misses this year’s event. Tony Lema and Gary Player challenge for the title while Fred Marti and Rocky Thompson earn aces in the Philadelphia and Houston connections.

ST. Andrews Scotland Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Philadelphia Wembley Stadium Hampden Park Arnold Palmer Gary Player Tony Lema

Yankees versus Redlegs and Braves face Cardinals

Schedule lists multiple matchups including Yankees against Redlegs Braves against Cardinals and Cubs vs Giants at Shefffield Warren Williams. Other games feature Beckley teams, Raleigh Motors, Harrys vs Silver Brand, and Beckley LL contests with Dodgers Pirates and more. Final note: 7 36.

Trap Hill Yankees Redlegs Braves Cardinals Wyoming Cubs Giants Shefffield Warren Williams Duncan Catron Dias Floral Beckley Minor Falcons Marlins Beckley Babe Ruth Raleigh Motors Harry's Silver Brand Blue Ridge Gardens Dodgers Pirates Route Webb & Neal Atkinson Shopping

Americans Eye Strong Olympic Medal Haul In Tokyo

New York based report notes American track stars poised for at least eleven golds in Tokyo amid optimistic previews. Cyrol Burleson Tom O'Hara and Bob Schul headline a fast growing group of contenders in 1500 and 5000. Officials foresee improvements aided by AAU championships and trials, with Russia dual meet seen as further benchmark.

Steve Snider UPI New York Tokyo Rome Uncle Sam Cyrol Burleson Tom O'Hara Bob Schul Russia Los Angeles America al Oerter Ralph Boston Hal Connolly John Penne Miami Fred Hansen Rice Dallas Long Texas A and M Randy Matson Long

Ohio jockey leads 1964 driving title with 132 wins

Bob Farrington of Richwood Ohio tops the driving championship standings for 1964 with 132 victories in 595 starts, as compiled by the American Harness Racing Institute. Billy Haughton of Glen Head New York is second with 77 wins in 366 starts.

New York UPI Bob Farrington Richwood Ohio American Harness Racing Institute Billy Haughton Glen Head N. Y

Roberts Buried After Firecracker 400 Victory by Foyt

Glenn Roberts, 33, NASCAR star known as Fireball, was buried in Daytona Beach the day after the Firecracker 400 won by A J Foyt. Foyt finished one car length ahead of Bobby Isaac in a 1964 Dodge, setting a Firecracker lap speed record. Roberts died from injuries in a Charlotte crash, with services at First Baptist Church drawing many drivers and fans. The funeral procession included a black hearse and police escorts as fellow racers Paul Goldsmith Marvin Panch Darel Dieringer and Fred Lorenzen attended. Lorenzen spoke of Roberts lasting drive and sportsmanship.

Daytona Beach Fila UPI Glenn Fireball) Roberts Roberts A. J. Foyt Foyt Houston Tex Bobby Isaac Isaac Richard Petty Petty Champain Charlotte N. C First Baptist Church Paul Goldsmith Marvin Panch Darel Dieringer Fred Lorenzen

Firecracker 400 top finishers at Daytona Beach

UpI lists the top 10 in Saturdays Firecracker 400 led by A J Foyt from Houston driving a 1964 Dodge with a $12,100 prize. Bobby Isaac, Jimmy Pardue, Buck Baker, and others from North Carolina and nearby states follow with 1964 Dodge, Plymouth, Ford, Mercury, or Pontiac entries and prize money ranging from $7,195 to $1,100. Goldsmith relieved Pardue on lap 82.

Daytona Beach Fla UPI A. J. Foyt Houston Tex Dodge Bobby Isaac Catawba N. C Jimmy Pardue North Wilkesboro Plymouth Buck Baker Charlotte Jim Paschal High Point Paul Goldsmith Munster Darel Dieringer Mercury Bunker Blackburn Pontiac

Mullens LI Names All-Star Team Sat

Mullens Chevrolet head ed selections to the Mullens Moose Little League All-Star team with four players on the select unit chosen by league officials and managers. Methodist had three picks followed by Lions and Moose with two each and Rotary with one starter. The group will compete in statewide Little League tournaments opening July 22 at Wharton against Copperston at 6 p.m. First practice is July 9 at 9 a.m. at Mullens Athletic Field. Birth certificates requested.

Mullens Chevrolet Mullens Moose Methodist Lions Moose Rotary Copperston Wharton Mullens Athletic Field

Beckley Angler Tops Pike With Big Eight Pounder

Clarence Smith of Beckley wins pike division in Raleigh Register Fishing Contest with an eight pound 14 ounce wall eye caught at summer heat. Second place goes to Leno Martina, others include Johnny Thomas from Coal City moving up in catfish and trout standings along New River and Little Beaver Creek with entries from McArthur Mabscott and Shady Spring.

Clarence W. Smith Beckley Smith Leno Martina Thomas Harvey Shoals New River Jerold Gray McArthur William Davis Mabscott Hinton Jackie Trystuck Coal City Little Beaver Amos Roles Kenneth Keatley Kenneth Manning Danny Wood Neil Dew Travelers Lane Doyle Dillon Loren Holt Eccles Charles Covey Shady Spring Willard Cook Sophia Johnny Thomas Toby Blevins Whitby Larry Reddon Beaver Ermel F. Brown Colcord MacArthur Robert Bare Table Rock Pike Clarence Smith Berman Farley Emanuel Hutchens Emel Brown

Patterson's A Nobody sparks bid for Clay title clash

Floyd Patterson after a lopsided 12 round decision over Eddie Machen in Stockholm urged Cassius Clay to a heavyweight title bout. Clay refused calling Patterson a nobody while Clay indicated possible title plans after 1965. Patterson dominated Machen, ending his knockout streak as referee Ted Waltham scored the bout 59-49 for Patterson.

Stockholm Sweden UPI Floyd Patterson Cassius Clay Clay Patterson Chicago Atlantic Floyd Eddie Machen Raasunda Machen Los Angeles Teddy J. Waltham England Waltham British Boxing Board of Control Sonny) Liston World Boxing Association

Duncan Named NFL Supervisor of Officials

Mark Duncan, former defensive coach with the San Francisco 49ers, was appointed today by Commissioner Pete Rozelle to the post of supervisor of officials of the National Football League. He succeeds Joe Kuharich, who resigned last February to coach the Philadelphia Eagles.

Duncan NEW York UPI Mark Duncan San Francisco Forty Niners National Football League Pete Rozelle Joe Kuharich Philadelphia Eagles

Morze Retires From NFL to Focus on Business

Cleveland Browns center Frank Morze, weighing 280 pounds, announced his retirement from the National Football League to devote all his time to business interests in San Francisco. Morze played seven NFL seasons.

Molze Cleveland UPI Frank Morze Cleveland Browns National Football League San Francisco NFL

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