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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1964
Page
7
Defending champion Jack Nicklaus will head 15 "approved tournament players" invited to the 46th PGA Championship set for July 16-19 at the Columbus Country Club. Approved players have not completed the PGA five year apprenticeship but are allowed to compete due to their proven playing ability.
The sport roster includes Tommy Aaron Rex Baxter Jr Frank Beard Pete Brown Bob Charles Jacky Cupit Bruce Devlin Dave Hill George Knudson Bobby Nichols Mason Rudolph Jack Rule Jr Doug Sanders and others slated for the 1960s PGA co sponsored circuit. The list highlights top money winners and notable tournament victors shaping the membership path.
Officials list Route 41 operators LL Webb and Neal along with 010-221 marks Atkasa Spr Mk1015 and 00x-660 Shawver Moore, with E Hannah and D Hannah noted among involved parties.
Okey Calvert pitched effectively and Richard McVey powered Branham Hall to a 5-3 win at noon. Teammates listed include Asst. Manager Jesse Smith and players Mike Allen Abner Wright Doug Lovell Danny Benfield Kent Martin John Cook Gary Smith Freddie Saddler and Martin in a crew photo lineup.
Quarterback George Bork of Northern Illinois, once turned down by JU.S. pros, now seeks a pro football chance in Canada. The UPI report from Joliette notes Bork’s diminutive height contrasts with his passing skill as he pursues a professional path abroad.
Sioux Falls born runner Buddy Edelen, 26, who teaches in England, trains 130 miles weekly and won AAU marathon to earn a spot on the 1964 Olympic track team. He holds a 2 12:28 world marathon record and plans a 2 30 goal at 62 in 2000 AD. He credits hometown fundraisers and hard work for his rise.
Boston Patriots linebacker Tommy Addison, head of the AFL Players Association, urged an end to the senseless war between the AFL and NFL. He proposed a meeting with NFL counterpart Ordell Braase to discuss mutual player problems and pension plans, favoring continued two-league prosperity over merger.
The New York Giants announce the signing of 29 year old halfback Dick James acquired from the Washington Redskins in exchange for Sam Huff. James has career totals of 1741 rushing yards 1568 receiving yards 3949 kickoff return yards and 784 punt return yards.
The Raleigh County Armory hosts the opening night doubleheader for the YMCA Summer Basketball League for men 25 or older. Perry O Neils Team No. 1 faces Nate Lillys Team No. 4 at 7 30 p m, while A K Minters Team No. 2 meets Al Harpers Team No. 3 at 8 30 p m. The league pauses next week for armory commitments and resumes July 23 with six games total on Thursdays.
Local league listings show Beckley Welding facing Eppys Drug Pike Motel meets Beckley Hospital. Other pairings include Beckley IL Yankees versus Indians Tigers against Orioles No. 1 Red Sox against Braves and No. 2 Thrifty Dairy versus Crooks Produce amid a packed schedule across youth and Legion games.
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