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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1962

Page

8

Upsets Open National Clay Courts Tennis Championship

The opening day of the National Clay Courts tournament at River Forest features many upsets. Belkin, 17, upset No. 2 Whitney Reed in men’s singles, while Miss Loop defeated third seed Billie Jean Moffitt in women’s singles. Other notable results include Ray Senowski beating fifth seed Donald Dell and Francis Godbout defeating Dennis Ralston. Local and national stars also posted victories, reshaping the early field.

River Forest Belkin Whitney Reed Alameda Calif Miss Loop Billie Jean Moffitt Long Beach Ray Senowski Hamtramck Mich Donald Peoria Ill

Catron dominates Warren Williams League in 8-0 shutout

Catron blanked Post 70 8-0 in the second game after Post 32 beat Thompson Drug 10-4 in the opener. Duncan Catron rode a multi-run surge, two big innings, and strong defense led by Williams and Gauldin to seal the win while Post 32 collected nine hits in the first game.

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Walker Wins 2 Features At Bluefield Track

M B Walker swept two features at Mountaineer Speedway Bluefield. He won a makeup 25-lap consolation and the second feature after key heats. Frank Prince finished second in the makeup feature. Gene Riffe and Keith Marks also placed. In the second feature Walker surged past Prince as a worn engine slowed Prince. Next racing Sunday with five events.

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McBride Keeps Angels In AL Race

Ken McBride wins his 10th, Angels beat Tigers as Yankees stay atop AL. Giants pull within one game of Dodgers with 4-3 win. Reds beat Dodgers 7-5 while Cardinals and Phillies win. Twins top Indians as Orioles and Senators win. White Sox fall further.

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Beals and New River Stay Even in Beckley Babe Ruth League

Keatley's and New River Supply stayed in a tight Beckley Babe Ruth American League race by beating Harry's and Patton's respectively. Keatley's won 5-3 after two-run efforts in the second and third innings, while New River blanked Totals 4-0. Notable: Covington scored in the sixth, and Spangler, Umbricht, and Lillis were used late.

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Baseball Standings and Results From Tuesday and Wednesday

National League standings show Los Angeles at 38 61 34, San Francisco 61 34, and St. Louis 51 41. Tuesday results include Cincinnati 7 Los Angeles 5, St. Louis 8 Chicago 6, Phila 3 Houston 0. Wednesday planned games feature Pittsburgh at New York and Los Angeles at Cincinnati among others.

United Press International National League W. L. Pet Los Angeles Bliss San Francisco Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati Milwaukee Philadelphia Houston Chicago New York San Franz Phila Friend Sisk Jackson Craig Anderson Marichal Shaw Coonce Gibson Drysdale O’toole Green Bruce Twinight New York Co Cleveland Minnesota Baltimore Detroit Boston Kansas City Washington Monbouquette Latman Stigman Foytack Lee Osteen Herbert Barber Walker

Marlin ton Little League: Cards blitz Giants 13 4 win

The Cards toppled the Giants 13 to 4 Tuesday afternoon with four-hit pitching from Dunbrack. The All-Star squad was announced after the game with Jay Long and John Haystedt managing. picks include Ivan Withers, Kenneth Nottingham, Ted Dunbrack and others. Earlier, the Cubs beat the Yankees 12 to 7.

Marlinton Giants Rainelle Burr Field Ronceverte Jay Long John Haystedt Ivan Withers Kenneth Nottingham Ted Dunbrack Thomas Lane Richard Shinaberry Donald Skaggs Robert Hilary Richard Wright Richard Hall Thomas Clutter

Royals Falcons Win Slugfest in Eastern Minor League

In a four team tie for third at Elks Stadium the Royals beat the Chicks 13 to 10 and the Falcons defeated the Hawks 11 to 9 while the Blues fell 17 to 11 to the Bisons. The results push four teams into a tie for third place in the Eastern Minor League standings.

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City Softball Highlights Seven Company Matchups

In today’s slate from Beckley Elks II to Mullens Legion, New River faces Long Airbox, Combined Ins battles West Virginia Casket, Cats play Buffs, Comets take on Saints, Marlins meet Millers, and Sophia Little League presents Sophia Electric against Tams in a busy day of local brick ball action.

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