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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1967

Page

4

Leftridge Placed On Waivers As Steelers Trim Rookies

The Pittsburgh Steelers cut five rookies after morning practice at St. Vincent College. Leftridge, WVU fullback and No. 1 draft pick last year, was placed on waivers while others failed medicals or quit. Coach Bill Austin stated Leftridge should weigh 230 or less.

Dick Leftridge West Virginia University St. Vincent College Bill Austin Leftridge Bill Asbury Kent State Cleveland Akron Ohio

Snead Wins West Virginia Open In Sudden-Death Playoff

Sam Snead, from White Sulphur Springs, rallied to win the West Virginia Open at Moundsville with a 69 final round and a 210 total. He defeated Roy Shreves in a sudden-death playoff on the third hole for $1,250, edging George Hoffer and others who finished behind. Snead then left for a health checkup for a stomach ailment.

Moundsville UPI Sam Snead Slammer White Sulphur Springs Tak Ing Snead Roy Shreves Tlouywood Piofessionas Bob Shave A. J. Gray Jr Wheeling Chester Guzek Tom Cassady Marietta Ohio Shreves Snea Bob Shaver Hollywood Akron AL Atkins Sete Ashland Jim Chapman Parkersburg J. Gray Sr Bud Harold Mat Doinne Clarksburs Henry McCoy Sistersville Lew Cuffaro Jack Radcliffe Huntington George Petitte Morgantown Gary Nichols Mwenneee Harry Foster Massillon Bob Hillis New Cumberland Dick Fourcheeres Charleston Rick Shale Whew Spore Jack Forbes John Tripp Paseneees Louisville Bernie Hissameee Jim Brown Es Steeesee St. Clairsville Ohi Ed Koski Steubenville Jerry Walker Teane Parkersburz Tom Jackson Will Postlewait Gerald Bailes Bob Kidd Wees Malvern Billy Gilbert Eres Callisville Harry Peters Verte Barney Thompson Beeeeeee Barboursville Homer Aelovich Sane Bob’ Nevenschwander

Warmerdam Hopes Pan-Am Team Is Stronger than 1963

Cornelius Warmerdam says the 1967 United States Pan-American men's track team is a tougher unit than the 1963 squad. He notes two strong first-place scorers in each event, cites world class trials, and lists additions to the relay rosters as the team prepares to depart for Winnipeg Manitoba in two weeks for the Pan American meet.

Minneapolis Minn UPI Cornelius Warmerdam Earl McCulloch Emmett Taylor Akron Chico Elbert Stinson Texarkana Bob Revere Knownsville Tenn Ron Copeland Los Angeles Stinson Taylor Vincent Matthews Queens Village N.Y Lee Evans San Jose Calif Evans McCulloch Jerry Bright Oakland John Carlos New York Willie Turner Yakima Wash Winnipeg Manitoba

Mathews Seeks Playing Time After Reaching 500th Homer

Ed Mathews, 35, Houston Astro, keeps focus on staying in the lineup after belting his 500th career homer off Juan Marichal in San Francisco. The Texarkana native spent 14 seasons with the Braves before joining Houston. he stresses proving himself daily and helping the team, not retiring or chasing records.

Houston Astro San Francisco Juan Marichal California Mathews Braves Houston Astros Athews Texarkana Tex Boston Braves Milwaukee Atlanta Arnold Umbach Bob Bruce Dave Nicholson Ilike Houston Astrodome Astro‘dome Cincinnati New York Yankees Babe Ruth Wil

Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews Race to Teammate Home Run Record

Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews share a career home run record for teammates at 163 as Mathews eyes Ott's 511 mark. Mathews notes the significance of being white and Aaron being Black while chasing the milestone, unless injury stops him.

Rlie Mays Jimmy Foxx Ted Wiliams Mickey Mantle Mel Ott Mathews Ott Mark Mathews Henry Aaron Yankees Ruth Lou Gehrig Tace Creed Hank

Finley Silent on KC Future

Kansas City Athletics owner Charles O Finley will meet Kansas City officials probably this week to discuss the team and its future. Finley denied moving the team to Milwaukee and said he would meet with officials to hear their views.

Birmingham Ala Kansas City Athletics Charles O. Finley Kansas City Birmingham News Finley Dutton Brookfield Jackson County Athletics Milwaukee Wis Birmingham Athletics

Legion Tourney may feature Sophia vs Williamson in Mullens

Sophia American Legion Post 169 meets Williamson 2 Mullens Tuesday at 3 p m in Area Six Legion baseball tournament. Williamson earned its berth by taking two of three from Welch, with wins 9 2 and 13 4 after a 3 1 loss. Caudill Gillman and Shephard powered the offense while Williams on pitchers held Welch to five hits.

Sophia American Legion Post 169 Williamson Mullens American Legion Welch Robert Shephard John Atkins Ralph Caudill John Gillman Caudill Shephard Gillman Atkins Sophia Williamson

Bukich Will Rejoin Bears in Shakeup for 1967 Season

Chicago owner George Halas announced Rudy Bukich will rejoin the Bears as the likely starter, while Jack Concannon is positioned as No. 1 for the upcoming NFL campaign. The Bears traded Doug Atkins and Herman Lee to New Orleans for Don Croftcheck and plan Bukich’s contract signing.

Chicago George Halas Rudy Bukich Chicago Bears Halas Jack Concannon Philadelphia Eagles Bears Doug Atkins Herman Lee New Orleans Saints Don Croftcheck Bukich Atkins Lee Croftcheck Washington Redskins Saints New Orleans

No Wolves Are Soccer Stars

New York AP reports not a single member of the Los Angeles Wolves, champions of the United Soccer Association, was named to the league All-Star team. Ronnie Allen of the Wolves earned Coach of the Year. The All-Star squad includes Robbie Clark, Mario Tito, Marino Fidelis, Pat Stanton, Tommy McMillan, Ary Clemente, Jim Baxter, Peter Dobing, George Eastham, Roy Vernon, and Paulo Borgese.

New York Los Angeles Wolves Marino Fidelis Houston Pat Stanton Toronto Tommy McMillan Washington Ary Clemente Jim Baxter Vancouver Peter Dobing George Eastham Roy Vernon Cleveland Paulo Borgese

High Fade Golf Shot For Clutch Control

The author describes a dependable high fade to counter hooks in pressure moments. It uses a grip shift with the left thumb on top and a slightly open stance to produce a higher trajectory that lands softly on the green and avoids hazards.

Weathermen Favored In PGA Golf Championship

Weather forecasters predicted a wet start as the PGA Championship opened at Columbine Country Club in Denver. Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus headed a strong field including Billy Casper Gay Brewer and Al Geiberger, with Nicklaus the odds-on favorite to claim a second PGA title.

Weathermen Brad Smith Denver UPI Weath Arnold Palmer Lerman Jack Nicklaus England Lolane de Vicenzo Billy Casper I Gay Brewer Doug Sanders Frank Beard al G PGA ABC Telestar Casper

Paul Miller Named Salem College Dean of Men

Former West Virginia University basketball star Paul Miller is the new dean of men at Salem College in Clarksburg. Miller served as WVU co captain in 1961-62 when the Mountaineers were among the nation’s top five. He later coached at Madison High School and then joined the West Virginia division of vocational rehabilitation in Clarksburg.

Clarksburg UPI Salem College West Virginia University Paul Miller Miller WVU Madison Ohio West Virginia Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Laver and Gimeno Set for U S Pro Net Final Match

Defending champ Rod Laver and Spain's Andres Gimeno advance to tonight's U S Pro Net title match at Longwood. Laver defeated Fred Stolle 4-6 6-2 6-3 to reach fifth straight final, while Gimeno stunned Ken Rosewall 7-5 6-2 and paired with Pierre Barthes to beat Laver Stolle 7-5 12-10 in doubles.

Chestnut Hill Mass UPI Rod Laver Andres Gimeno Spain Laver U.S Fred Stolle Gimeno Longwood Cricket Club Ken Rosewall Australia France Pierre Barthes Laver‘Stolle Rosewall Dennis Ralston Mike Davis Butch Buchholz Ralston-Rosewall Gimeno- Barthes New England Merchants Bank

Phantoms Fall To St Louis In NPSL Clash

Rudi Kolbl starred for the St Louis Stars in a NP SL win over the Pittsburgh Phantoms. Kolbel scored his 10th goal of the season and added seven assists to lead with 27 points. The Stars broke a win drought and beat Pittsburgh twice in four season meetings.

Pittsburgh UPI Rudi Kolbl Pittsburgh Phantoms Sunday Kolb St. Louis Stars Stars Phantoms Kolbel Alfredo de Bono

Results From Grandview Dragway Sunday Gridiron of Races

Grandview International Dragway hosted a full card with multiple classes. Winners include Alyne Rader with two top times and eliminator wins. Bud Wilson and Jay Dixon earned multiple class wins. races featured GTOs Fords Chevys and V8 stock and modified brackets across Summersville Richwood Beckley Oak Hill and Pineville venues.

Grandview Alyne Rader Summersville Wendall Shelton Amnett Bud Wilson Richwood Bob Bailey Pineville Bob Richards Covington Craig Roland Bluefield Ed Hatcher Logan David Frazier Hinton Dodge Dana Bird Crab Orchard Larry Tilley White Sulphur Springs Woodie Beckley Bud Wilson Che E Willie Saddler John Smith Tom Robertson Jay Dixon Tabor Falls Mills Charlie Brown Chevelle Blaine Brown Oak Hill

Phantoms Inch Ahead in Eastern Standings

The Phantoms moved to 7-9-7 with 101 points after a 2-1 loss to the New York Generals on Sunday. They sit 11 points ahead of Pittsburgh and prepare to face the Generals in New York on Wednesday.

Baltimore Rays New York Generals Pittsburgh The Phantoms Generals New York

Callison Wins Public Links Amateur Event

Verne Callison the Sacramento swinger won the 42nd National Amateur Public Links championship at Jefferson Park Seattle finishing 287 after a late surge. Ronald Stokley of Park Ridge Ill was runner up at 287 with Callison, while Mike Zimmerman faded to 291 in his first Publinks. Other top finishers included James Everham Seattle 289 Richard Robertson Pontiac Michigan Jim McMurtrey San Leandro California and Philip Torres Alameda California all at 290.

Seattle UPS Verne Callison Sacramento Jefferson Park Ronald Stokley Park Ridge California Anyeagle Stokley Seader Mike Zimmerman Kettering Ohio Zimmerman James Everham Richard Robertson Pontiac Mich Jim McMurtrey San Leandro Calif Philip Torres Alameda

Jim Clark Wins British Grand Prix in Lotus Ford

Jim Clark of Scotland won the British Grand Prix at Silverstone driving a Lotus Ford. Dennis Hulme finished second in a Brabham with Chris Amon third in a Ferrari. Clark completed 233.6 miles in 1 hour 59 minutes 2.56 seconds at 117.64 mph. Hulme set the fastest lap at 121.12 mph.

Silverstone England Jim Clark Scotland Britain Clark Dennis Hulme New Zealand Brabham New Hulme Dan Gurney Costa Mesa Calif Jack Brabham Australia Graham Hill Hill

Today's Schedule City Softball and League Matchups

A full list of local softball and Little League games dominates the day with Wilkes against Plaza Esso Living Room versus C and V Mallens. Several high school and amateur clubs plus youth teams like Amoco versus Truman Mines fill the card.

Wilkes Plaza Esso Living Room C&v Mallens Chevrolet Methodist Moose Legion Rotary Lions Warren Williams Bert Eppy Dias Sophia Amoco Truman Mines UMWA Civic Club Beckleyer Marty’s Blue Ridge Raleigh Motors Silver Brand

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