Rodgers Seeks PGA Championship Upset Over Palmer
Arnold Palmer favored at 2-1 to win the PGA Championship as Phil Rodgers, the 24-year-old Californian, attracts strong support at 15-1. Rodgers finished two strokes behind Palmer in the U S Open and tied for third in the British Open. Nicklaus is 3-1 with Barber and Player at 5-1. Rodgers shows calm under pressure, with two tour wins and top five finishes in five other events. A win at Aronimink could move Rodgers into fifth on the money list behind Palmer Littler Casper and Nicklaus.
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Leo H. Petersen
UPI
Newtown Square
Arnold Palmer
Phil Rodgers
California
Palmer
Rodgers
Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
Jerry Barber
Gary Player
Billy Casper
Don Finsterwald
Gene Littler
Aronimink
Oakmont
St. Paul
Los Angeles
Tucson
Maey
Littler
Casper
Legion Tourney resumes today in double elimination
Fayetteville and Whitesville meet at Institute to decide who stays alive in the American Legion tournament. St Albans crushed Whitesville 17-5 as Schoonover and Whitman hurt Boone County pitchers. Fayetteville topped Dunbar 15-12, surviving late rallies, with Vencill Harlan and Williams delivering the clutch hits and four pitchers used.
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Whitesville
Institute
American Legion
Whitesville Post
St. Albans
Dunbar
Schoonover
Whitman
Boone County
Kanawha
Vencill
Harland
Williams
Parsons Lf
Combs
Schonover Rf
Daley
Whitlow Cf
Cooper Cf
Hartley
JM Clay
Kinder
E. Parsons
Cooper
Jim Clay
J. O. Clay
Castle
RBI
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Gogus
Parsons
Whitlow
Mann
Hensley
Nelson
Brinegar
Bell
Clay
Goggs
McNally, Coffman
Keener
Peters
Walker
Harlan
Hylton
Wreckers Bay Dominate Murphys 31-0 in City Softball
Shirley Bailey pitched the Beckley Wrecking to a 31-0 rout of Murphys in the Girls City Softball League. Murphys was limited to two hits as Beckley piled up 28 runs in the first two innings and added three more before the game was called after four.
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Beckley Wrecking
Murphys
Shirley Bailey
Murphys Crew
Doris Bailey
Beckley Manufacturing
B. Wreck Ab
Murphys Ab
S. Bailey
Allen If
Garten
Withrow
Sweeney
Elliott
Davis
Robertson
Woodie
Arsng
Pittman
Eliott
Webb
Tate
Wiseman
West Rf
Biges
Mills
Bailey
Cmblin Rf
Hopkins
B. Wrecking
RBI
S. S. Bailey
S. Woodie
West
D. Bailey
M. Elliott
Beckley
Meiphr Er So
Bengals At Marmet Prowess In Semi Pro Clash
The Beckley Bengals travel to Marmet to face second place Henson's Pontiac in a semi pro league game at 6:15 PM. The locals had beaten Henson's 6 to 1 at the local field earlier but lost the second game of the twinbill.
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Beckley Bengals
Marmet
Henson's
Pontiac
Hensons
Suns Halt Losing Streak With Doubleheader Sweep
United Press International reports Jacksonville Suns, led by Ben Geraghty, halted a three game skid by sweeping both ends of a doubleheader from the Richmond Virginians. Joe Schaffer pitched his seventh straight complete game and sixth straight win as the Suns extended their lead to nine games over Toronto. The night also saw Syracuse, Atlanta, and Rochester win, shaping the IL standings with Jacksonville 59-29, Toronto 51-39, Buffalo 49-41, Rochester 48-43, Columbus 43-45, Atlanta 42-49, Syracuse 36-57, and Richmond 34-59.
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United Press International
Jacksonville Suns
Ben Geraghty
Richmond Virginians
Toronto Maple Leafs
Joe Schaffernoth
Vees
al Downing
Suns
Artie Kay
Syracuse Chiefs
Carl Bouldin
Buffalo Bisons
Harry Fanok
Atlanta Crackers
Columbus Jets
Rochester Red Wings
Skein
Toronto
Jacksonville
Buffalo
Rochester
Columbus
Atlanta
Syracuse
Richmond
Hurt Leading Qualifier in Black Knight Senior Golf
Fred Hurt holds an 80 as the leading qualifier for Black Knight Country Club's annual senior championship. Bob Cunningham reminds players to finish qualifying by Sunday dusk. Match play starts July 23 with first round matches due by July 28. Hurt's 80 is four strokes ahead of defending champion W L McBride and J R Carr, and three under Dr M M Ralsten's score.
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Fred Hurt
Black Knight Country Club
Bob Cunningham
Hurt
W. L. “Mac” McBride
J. R. Carr
M. M. Ralsten
W. L. McBridge
Wayne Reynolds
Charles Massinople
Frank Davis
Bob Yaple
Dr. C. A. Smith
Hoke Munroe
Harry Hambric
Hall Haynes Take Doubles League Lead
Mary Hall and Chris Haynes surged to the top of Bow Wick’s Wednesday Night Ladies Doubles with a 1021 high team total as Gladys Stiles and Cleo Crewey challenge to reclaim the lead. Frances led the individual game race with a 232 while Cleo posted the top series at 533 and Mary 512. The Elks Club announces a youth bowling tourney registration for ages nine to sixteen on July 21 at 11 am to 1 pm, with play from July 28 to August.
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Mary Hall
Chris Haynes
Gladys Stiles
Cleo Crewey
Bow Wick
Mary
Chris
Gladys
Cleo
Thompson
Jo Ann Tyree
Bette Evans
Frances
Emma Brrch
Thelma
Jo Ann
Bette
Laura Torrico
Coffee Makers, Ridge Runners contend for league lead
In Sky Lanes Ladies Doubles Handicap action the Coffee Makers suffer two losses to Ridge Runners as both clubs sit 10-2 atop the standings. Sadie Houck posts 391 for the Makers while Sadie Houck and Virginia Johnston influence results, Scrubbers beat Pack Sacks three games and Kettles take two of three from Double Troubles. Joyce Moore leads winners with 413 and Margie Hunter tops the Troubles with 437.
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Sky Lanes
Virginia Johnston
Sadie Houck
Joyce Moore
Margie Hunter
Top American League and National League Batting Leaders
A compact summary of leading hitters and power figures. Jimenez leads AL with .342, followed by Runnels and Robinson. NL leaders include Clemente and Davis, with Musial and Robinson also high. Home runs list Wagner and Gentile for AL, Mays and Aaron for NL. RBI leaders include gels 69 and Davis 95 in NL averages.
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G. AB
R. H. Pet. Jimenez
Runnels
Bos
Robinson
Chi
Siebern
Cingham
Power
Min
Rollins
Smith
Snyder
Ball
Lumpe
Colavito
Det
National League
Clemente
Pitt
T.davis
Musial
SIL
Cin
Davenport
F.alou
Skinner
H.aaron
Mil
Altman
Great
Wagner
Angels
Gentile
Orioles
Maris
Yanks
Cash
Tigers
Killebrew
Twins
Mays
Giants
H. Aaron
Braves
Banks
Cubs
Mejias
Colts
Cepeda
White Sox
Athletics
T. Davis
Dodgers
Reds
Baseball scores roundup from American and National Leagues
American League highlights Donovan Indians beat Wickersham Athletics 82 to 3. McBride Angels defeat Foy Tigers 10 to 3. Wilson Red Sox win 6 to 2. National League Purkey Reds 14 to 3, Drysdale Dodgers 16 to 4, Koonce Cubs 8 to 2, Face Pirates 6 to 2, McLish Phils 6 to 2.
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Indians
Wickersham
Athletics
McBride
Angels
Foytack
Tigers
Wilson
Red Sox
Purkey
Reds
Drysdale
Dodgers
Koonce
Cubs
Face
Pirates
McLish
Phils
Hudson 13 Dies After Foul Ball Strike
Michael Hudson, 13, catcher for a local youth baseball league in Johnsonburg, Pa., died ten minutes after being struck on the head by a foul tip. Elk County Coroner Dr. Robert Simpson said the fatal skull fracture occurred when he turned his head as the ball was fouled.
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Johnsonburg
UPI
Michael Hudson
Elk County
Robert Simpson
Young Hudson
Drabowsky Tops Dodgers in Reds 7-5 Victory
Moe Drabowsky earned his second win of the season in Cincinnati as the Reds beat Los Angeles 7-5. He relieved Bob Purkey in the fourth, allowed only three hits and struck out five. Wally Post doubled for two Reds runs. Leo Cardenas hit a two-run homer and Vada Pinson plus Hank Foiles also homered. Koufax left after one inning with a sore pitching hand. Jim O'Toole pitched for Cincinnati against Don Drysdale the next game.
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Cincinnati
UPI
Moe Drabowsky
Cincinnati Reds
Los Angeles
Drabowsky
Bob Purkey
Dodgers
Wally Moon
Moon
Willie Davis
Reds
Sandy Koufax
Ed Roebuck
Koufax
Wally Post
City Softball League NR Action Tonight
In the City Softball League NR the top two teams Combined Play Tonight New River Supply and Combined Insurance resume with the Suppliers facing Long Airdox at Ballard Stadium and the Insurancemen meeting W Va Casket in a nightcap. Earlier Glen Daniel edged East Gulf 8-7 after a five run seventh and Mabscott beat Sparks TV 14-2 as East Gulf led 7-3 before the rally.
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New River Supply
Combined Insurance
Long Airdox
Ballard Stadium
W. Va. Casket
Glen Daniel
East Gulf
Mabscott
Sparks TV
EG Boys
Beckley Tennis Team Falls to Charleston Club 11-8
Beckley Black Knight juniors pushed Charleston Tennis Club but lost 11-8 in Charleston. Cathy Luchini starred with two wins including singles 6-0 6-3 and doubles 6-2 6-2 with Dorinda Lilly. Notable results include John Phillips defeating Steve Parsons in a three-set thriller and Grady Barbour with Jim Knapp Ark securing wins for Beckley.
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Black Knight
Charleston
Beckley
Cathy Luchini
West Virginia
Caroline McCue
Dorinda Lilly
Havorke
White
John Phillips
Steve Parsons
Phillips
Parsons
Grady Barbour
Jim Knapp
Leslie Theibert
Jamie Cerutti
Thomas Thornhill
Jim Parker
Les Theibert
Skip Burdette
Robert Weing
Parker White
David Abrams
Denny Welie
Philip Luchini
Jane van Olst
D. Dorinda Lilly
Martha Thornhill
D. Carol Miller
Luchini and
Lilly
D. Havorke
Phillips and Miller
D. Sherwood and
Velie
Santrock Brisbin Meet In Showdown In WV Tennis Tour
In Charleston WV John Santrock of Nitro faces Lang Brisbin of Huntington in a men's singles showdown at the West Virginia Tennis Tournament. Santrock won 6-2 4-6 6-3 over Bob Bias while Brisbin beat John Williams 5-7 6-4 6-1. Julie Bouchelle lost to Nel Sale 6-4 8-6 in the women semis. Shirley Jones defeated Marsha Ragland 6-2 6-3.
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Charleston
W. Va
UPI
John Santrock
Nitro
Lang Brisbin
Huntington
West Virginia
Santrock
Brisbin
Bob Bias
John Williams
Julie Bouchelle
Nel Sale
Shirley Jones
Marsha Ragland
Piney View Nine Remains Unbeaten
Piney View remains unbeaten in Oak Hill Slow Pitch by routing Oak Hill Bus 18 to 4. Fayetteville defeated the Jaycees 8 to 4 as the two games produced homers for Piney View and Oak Hill Bus, with Jenkins and Arthur delivering multiple shots.
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Piney View
Oak Hill
Oak Hill Bus
Fayetteville
Jaycees
Varick
Keffer Anderson
Jenkins
Smith
Trump
Arthur
Trick Golfing Hahn quits trick shot earning $150000
Paul Hahn, famed for swinging at a ball perched on a volunteer’s teeth at 110 mph, abandoned the risky stunt after losing his nerve. He earned about $150,000 yearly touring, flew his own plane, and once faced a cancellation of his insurance after a risky television show.
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Oscar Fraley
Newtown Square
Paul Hahn
Hahn
Gary Moore
Moore
Ben Hogan
Augusta
Aronimink Golf Club
Paul
Young Wins Narrow Decision In New Bedford Bout
Bob Young of Providence outpointed Floyd McCoy of New York in a ten round light heavyweight duel in New Bedford Massachusetts. Young used sharp counters and controlled the middle rounds to secure the victory.
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New Bedford
Mass
UPI
Bob Young
Providence
R.J
Floyd McCoy
New York
Waterford Park Hassle Settled
A dispute over the number of traffic officers at Waterford Park on race days has been settled. James Edwards, president of the track, and Hancock County Democratic Chairman Richard Wright resolved the issue after a Monday Hancock County Courthouse meeting with Gene Frederick of the West Virginia Racing Commission and local officials. Curtis B. Trent said the talks produced a better understanding and greater mutual respect, with Edwards and Wright disagreeing over officer numbers and track policies as a state licensee. The meeting ended in an air of frank cooperation.
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Charleston
W. Va
UPI
Waterford Park
James Edwards
Hancock County
Richard Wright
Curtis B. Trent
W. W.barron
Wright
Edwards
Gene Frederick
West Virginia Racing Commission
Trent
Pha
Cooperaon
Black Knight Invitational Golf and Tennis Tourney Planned
The first annual Black Knight Invitational aims to promote Beckley and surrounding areas with August 24 25 and 26 dates. Justin Carr serves as general chair with Ned Payne III Joe Stoddard and Isadore Wein coordinating. About 100 golfers and 16 tennis players will be invited to compete. Participants will be given invitations and can view Honey in the Rocks at Grandview State Park during their stay.
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Beckley
Black Knight
Justin Carr
Ned Payne
Joe Stoddard
Isadore Wein
Grandview State Park
Grass Court Event In Quarter Finals
PHILADELPHIA UPI Defending champion Margaret Varner of Wilmington faces Margaret Taylor of Los Angeles in the quarter final at the Middle States Grass Court Tennis Championships held at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Varner edged Miss Miller 6-2 6-2 while Taylor rallied from 3-5 in the third set to beat Carol Southmayd 6-8 6-4 7-5.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Margaret Varner
Wilmington
Del
Margaret Taylor
Los Angeles
Philadelphia Cricket Club
Miss Varner
Andrew Miller
Miss Taylor
Carol Southmayd
Washington
D. C
Titans Release Baugh as Advisor and Coach
New York Titans of the AFL released Sammy Baugh from his dual post as advisor and kicking coach Tuesday after firing him as head coach at the close of the 1961 season. He is available for other pro teams seeking an assistant.
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NEW York
UPI
Sammy Baugh
Baugh
New York Titans
Titans
Bettis Seeks Regular Role With Steelers After Trade
Green Bay veteran linebacker Tom Bettis says he is excited by a new challenge with Pittsburgh after being traded from the Packers. He notes the coach Buddy Parker could be a fine fit, aims to shed five pounds to reach playing condition, and plans to return to Green Bay with his family.
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Wis
UPI
Tom Bettis
Green Bay Packers
Pittsburgh Steelers
Purdue
Pittsburgh
Buddy Parker
Steelers
Bettis
Tom
Val
Allouez
Packers
New York Giants
Baseball standings and results across leagues
International League results list Rochester over Toronto 3 2 Syracuse over Buffalo 5 1 Jacksonville defeats Richmond 3 2 in a first game then Jacksonville 4 Richmond 1 in game two Atlanta beats Columbus 3 1 American Association standings show Indianapolis 53 40 .570 and Omaha 51 42 with Denver 47 44 Oklahoma City 44 50 and Louisville 43 50 Cal Fort Worth 39 51 .433 with Indianapolis listed as 11 Amn Assn All Stars 7.
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Toronto
Syracuse
Buffalo
Jacksonville
Richmond
Atlanta
Columbus
American Association
W. L. Pet. GB
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Omaha
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Okla. City
Louisville
Cal.-Ft. Worth
Amn Assa All Stars
Thompson's hosts Thompson Drug in Warren Williams League clash
Thompson's At Mullens American Legion Post 106 welcomes Thompson Drug of Beckley tonight at the Athletic Field. Game time is 7 20 p m.
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American Legion Post
Mullens
Thompson Drug
Warren Williams League
Beckley
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