U S Athletes Prep For Dual Meet Against Russia
American track and field athletes gathered in Moscow to prepare for a weekend dual meet with the Soviet Union. Officials doubted Soviet papers would honor the agreement on scoring separate for men and women, amid propaganda concerns. Notables missing include Dallas Long Otis Davis Harold Connolly Parry OBrien Al Oerter Al Hall and Rink Babka as the U S team eyes victory despite strong Soviet claims of dominance in past combined-scoring matches. Thomas predicted strong high jumps, aiming to win after recent setbacks to Brumel.
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Reds Set To Tangle With Route 41 In Little League Action
Route 41 Little League schedule features Peerless Packing facing the Redlegs tonight as Area 3 play looms at Beckley’s Elks Stadium later this month. L. & B. beat Webb & Neal 8-4 to announce All-Stars, with pitchers Ross Gonzalez and Randy Humor earning wins.
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Can Baltimore Win Without Alan Ameche
In Huntington West Virginia United Press dispatch says despite a dismal finish last season the Baltimore Colts are not out of the race for the professional football championship this year. Madison warns fans not to count them out without star Alan Ameche.
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Oak Hill Triumph Over Beckley In Bowling Showdown
Oak Hill defeated Beckley 2534 to 2385 at Fountain Terrace Lanes in Oak Hill. Bill Jones led with a 547 series, Homer Legg 543, and Legg 191 in the final game as Oak Hill reversed a prior 345 pin setback. Beckley’s Poore claimed a 510 series. Taylor and Lilly also contributed strong scores. Beckley heads to Bluefield next, while Oak Hill celebrates the win.
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Tigers Hand Redlegs 9 4 Little Loop Loss
MOUNT HOPE The game was tied 3-3 through five innings before the Tigers pulled ahead to a 9-4 victory over the Redlegs Monday night. Tigers 003 050 9 Redlegs 300 001 4 Berry homered for the Tigers. Berry struck out 12 while Souk fanned 10 for the Redlegs. Dotson, Maynor, Boyd, Elliott added two bases each.
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Softball Action Resumes Tonight in City League Twin Bill
Dido's Sunoco, 8-0, faces Park Drug, 6-1, in a twin bill between first and second place teams. W. Va. Casket, winless to date, meets New River Supply, 4-5, as another week of softball kicks off. Casket has dropped nine straight games. Action is held each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night.
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Sophia Electric Edges Tams In Tight Little League Game
Sophia Electric beat Tams 7-6 in Little League action Monday night. Sophia Electric improved to 5-3 while Tams dropped to 11-2 in league play after a four run rally in the fourth inning. Clark and Moye, B. Henry and Hughes were credited with the game's key contributors.
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BBL Officials To Meet Beckley Babe Ruth League
Beckley officials and league managers and coaches are to gather at Harry Lewin Field at 5 p m to pick National and American division all star players. The district tournament is set for Harry Lewin Field on July 21 with two teams scheduled to play.
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BRL Last Place Teams In ND AD Clash Tonite
In Beckley the Babe Ruth League features last place teams in the National Division meeting with Patton's and Bays Buick square off in the second game. King Photo sits at 4-10 near the bottom of the standings as the slate unfolds tonight.
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Weikle to Play Basketball for Concord College
Rodney Weikle, 6-1 and 180 pounds of Beckley, will enroll at Concord College in September to play basketball and possibly baseball. A standout at Woodrow Wilson High School, he earned all tournament honors and helped Beckley finish as state runner up. He also made the All-Coalfield Conference hoops teams and is noted as a top local baseball player.
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Player Fires 67 Takes Early Lead in British Open Qualifying
Gary Player of South Africa shot five under par 67 on the tougher Birkdale course to take the lead in the second round of qualifying for the British Open. He stands at 138 after two rounds, with an earlier 71 on Hillside.Americans Palmer Stranahan and Chapman among 21 tied for sixth at 20 under par. Other contenders include Joe Ezar, Jack Isaacs, and Paul Runyan. several Americans struggled or withdrew due to injury.
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Four sites chosen for area Little League events
Elks Stadium Beckley area four sites for Little League tournaments to qualify four teams for District 4 at Elks Stadium. Areas two to four schedule July 20 to 28 with doubleheaders and twilight games. District 4 finals set for July 27 and 28 with winners advancing to the state tournament in August.
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Leader Triumphs In Mullens Loop
The Rotary squad improved to 10-2 by beating the Moose 9-1 in Mullens Little League Monday night. Lions and Chevrolet remained tied for second at 8-4 after Lions topped Legion 10-1 and Chevrolet defeated Methodist 11-8. Biggs pitched well, Cowan struck out 15 for the win, and J McKinney homered for the Lions.
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Race Car Owners and Drivers Meet at Richardson Home
Beckley speedway officials urge all race car owners and drivers to attend a meeting at J. W. Richardson's home 303 F Street Wednesday night at 8 p m. The Beckley Speedway management at Prosperity emphasizes the importance of this gathering for attendees.
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Florida glow suits former coach Johnny Rogers in Beckley visit
George McLaughlin profiles Johnny Rogers, former Shady Spring High coach, now at Ocala High in Florida. He praises Florida summers, youth recreation, and his teams, noting a strong football line and good pay during summer work. Rogers plans to return south soon, seeing old West Virginia coaches at Florida clinics.
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Charleston Marlins look to rebound at Jersey City
The Charleston Marlins, three games out of first in the International League, open a three game set at Jersey City after a doubleheader loss to Richmond. Jersey City beat Columbus 6-1 as Richmond won the nightcap. Jim Bronstad pitched six innings for Richmond in game one for his third win. Jake Gibbs homered for Richmond in the first. Ben Matevsky homered for Charleston in game two as Richmond led 4-0 after three.
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Now You Know By United Press International
Jupiter is the largest of the major planets with an equatorial diameter of 88 700 miles and about 318 times Earth's diameter.
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