Nicklaus Favored To Win British Open At St Andrews
Jack Nicklaus is the 3-1 favorite as 120 golfers from 20 nations begin the 93rd British Open at St Andrews. He arrives after winning $24,000 at the Whitemarsh Open and faces a strong field including Lema Sanders Ford and Player. The 6,926-yard course hosts single rounds today and Thursday with the top 40 advancing to the final two rounds Friday.
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Henry W. Thornberry
UPI
ST. Andrews
Scotland
Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
U.S
Bob Charles
New Zealand
Tony Lema
Doug Sanders
Doug Ford
Gary Player
Philadelphia
Lema
Big Jack
Lytham
Troon
Phil Rodgers
Johnny Bulla
Phoenix
Ariz
Bill Johnston
Deane Beman
Bethesda
Barbour Wray Win In Jaycee
Eight West Virginia youths qualified to represent the state at the International Jaycees Golf and Tennis Tournament in Minnesota. Tennis winners at Oglebay Park include Grady Barbour Beckley Chris Grant Parkersburg Jimmie O'Brien Wheeling and Pat Petersen Bethany. Golf qualifiers are Larry Murphy Wheeling Everett Wray Beckley Barnet Thompson Huntington and Bob Hillis Weirton.
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UPI
West Virginia
Mountain State
South St. Paul
Minn
Oglebay Park
Grady Barbour
Raleigh County League In Action Tonight
The Raleigh County Industrial Baseball League hosts two games at Warren Williams Field starting 6 15 p m. Leed s faces Summerlee in the opener while Stover Appliance meets New River and Wendell Backus in the nightcap according to Bob Cerrito.
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Raleigh County
Warren Williams
Bob Cerrito
Summerlee
Stover
New River
Wendell Backus
Mt Hope Softball Game Report
Mt Hope team faced Glen Jean in a softball feature with a 11 to 5 score. Home runs were credited to Campbell Marchio Harris G Spadaro Tony's Grace, and Mullins Menei Wallace Menei Lafferty.
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Campbell
Marchio
Harris
G. Spadaro
Tony's Grace
C&y
Mullins
R. Menei
Wallace
V. Menei
Lafferty
Chandler Tells New Softball League State Changes
Willie Joe Chandler announces changes to the City Softball League schedule to make up postponed games. The revised slate lists matchups from July 9 to July 22, with Pike Motel, Beckley Hospital, Beckley Manufacturing, and Jimmy's Place among top contenders.
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City Softball League
Jimmy’s
Beckley Welding
Eppy
Pike Motel
Wilkes Insurance
Long Airbox
Jimmy’s Place
Beckley Manufacturing
Beckley Hospital
Long Airdox
Jimmy's Place
Eppy’s Drug
Jimmy
Gilbert
C. Penn
Ross
L. Amey
Waddell
G. Amey
J. Pall
Anderson
Alien
Bowles
Tabor
Taylor
M. Ball
K. Penn
Spencer
Barber
Basham
Waderf
Beckley Hospital Ooo
E—L. Amey
B. Ball
RBI Tabor
Wade
R. Penn
Open Tennis Faces Change Amid Amateur Debate
United Press International reports Wimbledon politics focus on open tournaments blending amateurs and pros. Despite calls to allow open events, major nations resist and no unilateral moves are likely, with ILTF backing and Wimbledon profits cited.
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Henry W. Thornberry
United Press International
UPI
Shamateurs
ILTF
Vienna
Wimbledon
McKinley
Fred Smith
Boxley Green
Hertfordshire
Britain
LTA
Rosewall and Company
Local Baseball Team Names New Manager and Players
A portrait style list shows son Charles Adams in the back row with assistant manager Dewitt McGraw and players Billy Kester Gibson Stone Harris Dusty Stone and manager Ray Gibson. The item outlines roster roles without game details.
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Charles Adams
Dewitt McGraw
Billy Kester
Gibson
Stone
Harris
Dusty Stone
Ray Gibson
Smyre
Paul Thomas
Charles McGraw
Pat Stone
Ronnie Nel
Beckley BRL Beams Past Elks Stadium Tilt
Collins struck out 15 over a complete game win with Leon Lane and Hopkins homering for Beckley. Red Sox edged Braves 9 8 and Orioles beat Tigers 3 2 behind solid pitching from Allen. Mullens hosts Marietta after split with Williamson as Taylor shut down Mullens in a 12 2 loss.
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Beckley Little Oeat Elks Stadium
Tues- Collins
Leon Lane
Hopkins
Red Sox
Braves
Orioles
Tigers
Allen
Meadows
Kirby
Farrish
Huntec
Hylton
Miller
Ross Ss
Bailey
Hairston
Lamb
Rodriguez
Lanier Cf
Spriggs
Ai. Harrison
Yost If
Tindilia
Combs Rf
Shannon
McDaniel Rf
England
RBI
Hunt
Combs
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Shannons
Boe
Lambe
Neutral Observers Feel Orioles Can Win Flag
Neutral observers including managers and former players believe the Baltimore Orioles have a strong chance at winning their first American League pennant. Bill Rigney notes the club is "winning games in funny ways" as momentum builds and even skeptics sense a rising chance for the Orioles. Gino Cimoli, a two-time World Series veteran, adds his informed optimism after joining the Orioles as a free agent.
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Los Angeles Angels
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Dick Hall
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Yankees
Chesapeake Bay
Ocean City
Ball Park
Hank Bauer
Bauer
Olympic Champion Killed In Slide
A massive avalanche on Mont Blanc claimed three climbers as Charles Bozon, 31, the 1962 world slalom champion, died alongside 13 companions. Rescue teams struggled up the slope, but the effort failed to save the victims in a tragic Alpine accident.
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UPI
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Mont Blanc
Europe
Bud Werner
Steamboat Springs
Colo
Barbi Henneberger
St. Moritz
Switzerland
Bozon
Three Games Set In YMCA Hoop League Night
Three YMCA Community Basketball League games are scheduled at Raleigh County Armory. The headline contest features David Barksdale's unbeaten Purple Paladins vs L A Gates' All Stars with Rand Sarrett in the lineup at 9 30 p m. Earlier Ron Kyle's Sabres, 2 0, face Sam Cohn's Tigers, winless, in the opener, followed by Ron Lilly's Mustangs meeting John Quintier's Jokers in the second game.
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Nat Lilly
Perry O'Neil
Danny Pritchard
al Harper
Raleigh County Armory
George Tilley
Harper
Pritchard
Manuel Lopez
Lilly
Twins Perry
Larry O'Neil
Larry Blankenship
C. Booth
W. Perdue
W. Young
Il. O'Neal
Robert Sayre
B. Stratton
B. Daniel
IC. B. Singleton
Clavert Trent
K. Chambers
B. Clark
B. Eppling
W. Thornhill
G. Tilley
Lyle Weagel
Tom Minter
J. Vaughn
David Barksdale
Purple Paladins
L. A. Gates
Rand Sarrett
Ron Kyle
Sabres
Sam Cohn
Tigers
Ron Lilly
Mustangs
John Quintier
Jokers
Girls Softball Scores and Home Run Highlights
In Soto Ins. 001 20 3 14 0 Beckley Wrecking 900 23 5 14 0 Agee and N Lilly Bailey and Vass Murphy's 310 00 4 12 0 W W Market 120 13 7 14 0 Bailey and G Lewis Crouch and Broome Home run Murphy's B Belcher.
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Agee
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Murphy’s
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Bunning Park Named for Phillies Pitcher in Fort Thomas
In Fort Thomas Kentucky Jim Perfect Game Bunning, star pitcher of the Philadelphia Phillies, will have a park named in his honor later this month in his hometown. The ceremony honors his notable major league career and ties to the community.
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Bunning
Fort Thomas
UPI
Jim
Philadelphia Phillies
Sophia LL Tams Meet Beckley All-Star Selection
Sports brief notes a Beckley area meeting to pick all stars at 7:30. Teams listed include Royals and Chicks, Buffs and Blues, Cats and Saints, Bisons and Comets, Giants and Redlegs at Sheff Field, plus Indians and Braves. Western and Eastern All-Star practices scheduled, with local league games around Raleigh County and Summerlee.
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Sophia LL Tams
Sophia Electric
Beckley
Babe Ruth
Three-Year-Old Nancy McGinley Pools Mastery
In Allentown Pennsylvania a three year old girl named Nancy McGinley demonstrates advanced swimming skills. She completes Red Cross beginner tests, Tadpole Frog and Seal, and can swim 50 yards, dive, treader water, tow an adult, and perform various strokes. Her aquatic training began in infancy under her father the center's aquatic director. emphasis on relaxation and breath control, no life jackets.
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Dennis McGinley
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Allentown Jewish Community Center
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Dad McGinley
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