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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1961

Page

7

Clemente Delivers In Extra Inning All Star Classic

In Candlestick Park wind crowned Roberto Clemente with a clutch RBI single that scored Willie Mays in the 10th, giving the National League a 5-4 win over the American League. Spahn, Purkey and McCormick held the AL to one hit through eight, while Clem ensued his second All Star hit in the wind blistered game.

Scott Baillie SAN Francisco UPI Roberto Clemente Willie Mays Clemente Nationals Wassae Boston Fenway Park Candlestick Park Aaron Wilhelm Frank Robinson Roberto Whitey Ford Warren Spahn Norm Cash Mickey Mantle Roger Maris Mickey National League Hurling Spahn Bob Purkey Mike McCormick Harmon Killebrew Bill White Mays Willie Tony Ku

Carpin Shines as IL Leaders Fall to Virginia Prospects

Richmonds Carpin, 22, hurled a three hitter to beat the Columbus Jets 3 2, asserting himself atop the International League. He followed a prior win over the Charleston Marlins, as Jersey City and Toronto also won, while Buffalo and Syracuse split in the minor league slate. Wayne Dawson slated to pitch for Modern Woodmen tonight.

United Press International Richmond Virginians International League Carpin Columbus Jets Charleston Marlins Columbus Charleston Jets Jersey City Marlins Joe Hannah Toronto Maple Leafs Syracuse Chiefs Jim Frey Buffalo Bisons Rochester Red Wings

Helen Notches 14-8 Triumph In BRL Action

Babe Ruth League game at Slab Fork District sees Helen jump on Slab Fork pitcher Curtis Hunt for 10 hits in a 14-8 win. Winning pitcher Roger Eller fanned 12 and allowed six hits as Hunt struck out six. All-Star selections named include Tony Castanon, Roger Eller, Ronald Mills from Helen and Joe Kerzic, Curtis Hunt from Slab Fork.

Sophia Helen Slab Fork Curtis Hunt Roger Eller Hunt Joe Kerzic Bobby Arms Melvin Ross Home Hall Douglas Basham B. E. Stone Lynn Shrewsbury Johnny Parker Republic Steel Floyd Thomas Larry Proffitt Ross Hutchens, Jr James Clark Tony Castanon Ronald Mills Robert AB Osbourne Polk Cantabury Flower of oSee E—Osbourne Kerzic Phipps Eller D. Mills R. Mills Mills

1961 Canadian Cup Opens in Winnipeg Field Wide Open

The 1961 Canadian Cup golf tourney began with about 150 pros at Niakwa Country Club. Stan Leonard was a lukewarm favorite as Art Wall Jr. withdrew last week due to illness.

Winnipeg UPI Stan Leonard U.S Niakwag Country Club Art Wall Jr Pocono Manor

Jaycees Tennis Tourney Set in West Virginia

The West Virginia Jaycees will hold their annual boys tennis tournament in South Charleston July 21 and 22. Winners and runners up in two age groups earn spots in the eighth international Jaycee tourney from August 6 to 12 in Lansing.

South Charleston W.va UPI West Virginia

Gasmen Seek 10th Straight In City Softball Duel

Local Softball Circuit keeps perfect Gasmen in pursuit of a 10th straight win as they face Beaver Merchants tonight in the second game of a doubleheader Park Drug fell 11-5 in the latest outing while W Va Casket stopped New River Supply 12-10 in the other Tuesday night tilt Park Drug holds a 6-2 record and Mabscott sits at 3-7 in tonight’s opener

Dido’s Sunoco Beaver Merchants Park Drug W. Va. Casket New River Supply Mabscott

Beckley Softball And Baseball Schedule Highlights

Local games across Beckley and surrounding towns showcase a packed slate today. Matches include Beckley Bay’s Buick vs New River Silver Brand, Royals vs Comets, Millers vs Saints, Falcons vs Hawks, Chicks vs Marlins, and Dido’s vs Beaver.

Beckley Bay Buick New River Silver Brand Keatley Royals Comets Millers Saints Falcons Hawks Chicks Marlins City Softball Park Drug Mabscott Dido's Beaver Mullens Indians Red Sox Giants Sophia LL Amigo Truman Mine Mount Hope LL Yankees Tigers Pineville LL -Redlegs Cubs Fayetteville Cards Athletics Pirates Orioles Slab Forker Republic Steel Slab Fork P.m

Raleigh Register Horseshoe Tournament Sign Up

The Raleigh Register announces a horseshoe tournament sponsored by the paper. It will feature junior and senior divisions for men and women from Raleigh Wyoming and Fayette counties with a tri county championship in Beckley. Eligible players should submit the entry blank to the sports department.

Raleigh Register Raleigh Wyoming Fayette Beckley Care Sports Department

Horseshoe Tournament Entry Blank Form Details

Entry form reads Horseshoe Tournament entry blank asking for Please Print name address phone number and age. The fragment indicates an athletic event sign-up sheet with fields for participant information. No additional names or places are provided in the readable text.

Beckley BBL Tonite features twin bill clash for top slots

Beckley Babe Ruth League action caps the twin bill as second place National division team Silverbrand meets first place American Keatley's, following an 8-3 Harry's over King Photo. Bays Buick and New River open the night. All-Stars list includes Hedrick Kershner Sutphin and Webb among others with box scores and rosters for both leagues.

Silverbrand Keatley’s Bays Buick New River Harry’s King Photo Patton Buick King Harry's Lynch Webb Whitker Severio Undwod Starr Hedrick Halston Tredway Kyle Sutphin Pankey O'Neil Kersher Smith Turner Eith Harry's E — Webb Whitaker RBI Kershner

Palmer frets over driving as British Open starts

Arnold Palmer and five other American qualifiers teed off at Birkdale in the first round of the British Open. Palmer, four under par 68 in qualifying, said his driving needs work though his iron play was strong. Bob Charles led qualifying with 136, Gary Player 138, while Stranahan 143 and Isaacs 143 finished just inside reach.

Henry W. Thornberry United Press International Birkdale England UPI Arnold Palmer Palmer Frank Stranahan Toledo Ohio Dick Chapman Sr Palm Beach Fla Jack Isaacs Langley Air Force Base Paul Runyan la Jolla Calif Joe Ezar Miami Bob Charles New Zealand Gary Player South Africa Chapman Ezar Ezara Stranahan Isaacs Runyan

Downes May Give Pender Return Shot In Boston

Briton Terry Downes could announce today when he will grant American challenger Pender a rematch for the world middleweight title in Boston, possibly Sept. 28. Pender quit in his Wembley corner after the ninth round due to a deep cut and a reported lack of steam, with Downes awarded the victory by retirement under English boxing custom.

Mike Hughes United Press International London UPI Terry Downes England Aan Pender Downes Pender Brookline Mass Sam Silverman Boston Wembley Pool Arena Ike Powell Wales London Donald Saunders Harry Carpenter The Daily Mail Hepphaeng Pei Ane British Isles Europe Massachusetts New York Gene Fullmer West Jordan Utah National U.S Boxing Association

Drugmen Set Twin Bill in WW League Night

Eppys Drug faces Dias Floral in the Warren Williams Junior League doubleheader and second game pits Post 32 against Post 70. Tuesday night saw three games with Post 70 sweeping a doubleheader, Duncan Catron winning the nightcap, and a 8-7 win over Post 32 followed by a 10-5 victory over Thompson Drug.

Eppy’s Drug Warren Williams Eppy ‘Boys Dias Floral Post 70 Duncan Catron Post 32 Thompson Drug Wood Hatcher Rogar J. Jckon Stewart Robison Karbonit Edands Cook Coleman Malino Wilias D. Jkon Altieman Huffan McVey Travis Hall Vicila RBI Morris Woods H. Jackson Dow Roger Robinson Alderman Thompson Dru McVey Hustuter Hicks Edmonds Ra Colane Wyont Weikle Jackon Colane Huffman Dozier Harvey Bair Thompson E. Hall Pack D. Jackson Re. Coleman Huffstun H Jackson Ross Graham Finney Mason Ellison Ward Davis Tolley Kerzie Fragile McGraw Weikle Cardinals Indians Grindstaff Kessler Smith Coump Wallace SO — Acord Bane Murray Acord

Peterson Wins Quarterfinal Berth In MA Tennis

Defending champion Giuliana Peterson of Bethany advanced to the MA girls tennis quarterfinals in Wheeling by defeating Susan Allen of Charlottesville 6-2 6-3 in the 15 and under class. In 18 and under, Peterson lost 6-4 9-7 to Janet Irish. Peachy Kellmeyer beat Isabelle Rawlings and Nancy Martin to reach a 18 and under quarterfinal, while Ellen Joseph and Jane McCleary played through rounds. Doubles first round to follow Wednesday.

Wheeling W.va UPI Giuliana Peterson Bethany Susan Allen Charlottesville Miss Peterson Janet Irish Bethesda Peachy Kellmeyer Charleston Isabelle Rawlings Richmond Nancy Martin Springfield Wed- Peedey Carol Southard Washington Miss Southard Ellen Joseph Weirton Daphne Gemmil

Indians and Giants Open Babe Ruth Schedule

Mullens BRL opens with the Indians vs Red Sox as the Giants meet the Indians in game two. Tuesday night results show the Giants beating the Red Sox 8 1 and the Indians edging the Cardinals by three runs in a close contest.

LL Scores Beckley Pirates 103 011-6 Braves 000 030-3

Box score style baseball summary listing players and hits for Beckley Pirates and Atlanta Braves with pitchers Jacobs Garten and notes on errors and outs.

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Jersey City Beats Charleston Marlins In IL Tilt 4-3

Jersey City and Charleston played to a 2-2 tie before Jersey City pulled ahead to win 4-3 behind starter Marshall Bird. Bob Herrera hit a bases empty homer for Charleston, while Jersey City totaled 12 hits led by Orlando Pena who relieved Bridges in the seventh.

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U S Track Team Faces Russia In Lenin Stadium Meet

UPI reports the United States track team trains at Lenin Stadium ahead of a dual meet with Russia. They note imperfect facilities including insufficient straw in high jump pits and that the pole vault area is not ready for practice.

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