Post 70 Motor 9 WW Loop Victors Roll Over Belt
Post 70 chalked up a 7 4 win over West Virginia Belt in Warren Williams League action at Park Avenue field. Skip Howard and Duncan Catron pitched well as Clark and Leach sparked the offense with three runs scored among them. Roberts led the Belt lineup with three hits in four trips, including a double, while the Motormen used late singles to secure the victory.
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Post 70
West Virginia
Skip Howard
Duncan Catron
Eppy
Warren Williams
Park Avenue Field
Legionnaires
Clark
Leach
Robert
Roberts
Motormen
Eppy’s
Mann
Mann P
Calvert
Lewis
Delp
Parker
Elliott
Jarrell
Moye
Niday
Cooper
E. Redd
Berry
RBI
F. Lewis
D. Lewis
Redd McNeish
Rogar
Buchannon
Lewis Redd
Jordan
Duncan Claron
Manning
Tg Mann
Post
W. Va
Bert Davis
Wright
Ostwart
Rehrdsn
Jacobs
Howard
Tolbert
Henry
Walker
Hall
Mills
Dubois
McCtcheon
Caseino
el Clark
Davis
Manriott
Walker Clark
Ricning
Chardson
Davie
Best
Babe Ruth Tournament Set For Mullens Weekend Play
Mullens Lewis D Antoni announced the 13 year old Babe Ruth tourney pairings for Mullens this weekend. If Mullens Little League wins its game Wednesday in Wharton, the tournament starts Friday with Mullens facing Beckley National at 7 30 pm and the final at 7 30 pm on Saturday. If Mullens loses the Friday game, the tourney starts Saturday with the same schedule and a 2 pm Sunday championship.
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Mullens
Lewis D’antoni
D'Antoni
Wharton
Mulens
Beckley American
Jaycee Net Favorites Advance To Semifinals
West Virginia Tennis Tournament favorites led by Jim O'Brien and Steve Parsons moved into the Monday semifinals at Beckley Jaycees Black Knight courts. O'Brien defeated Tom Adkins 6-1 6-1 after a bye. Parsons beat Jim Frazier 6-0 6-4. In girls play Patty Baisden and Susan Havorka won as top seeds, with Robbie Cross reaching the semis after two victories.
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Jim O’brien
Steve Parsons
West Virginia
Beckley Jaycees
Black Knight
O’brien
Tom
Peggy McGowan
Robbie Cross
Pineville
Martha Thornhill
Charleston
Patsy Kelly
Nancy Hall
Mary Keys
Mario Luchini
Beckley
Gale Phillips
Lynn Soler
Crews
Parsons
Blond Netter
Kanawha County
Black Knight Country Club
Jim Frazier
Springfield
Louisville
Davidson
Charleston Tennis Club
Watt Powell Annex
Middletown
Ohio
Cincinnati
Charleston Gal
West Virginia Little League Tournament Opens Wednesday
West Virginia Lil League play starts Wednesday July 20 across four district four areas. Area 4 at Ronceverte features Marlinton and the Ronceverte Lewisburg winner for the title Thursday. Area 1 in Oak Hill has Oak Hill vs Quinwood with Fayetteville and Western Greenbrier Thursday and Friday games. Area 2 in Beckley features Beckley Eastern vs Upper Kanawha and Hinton vs Big Coal River with Friday finals. Sophia hosts Area 3 with Sophia vs Trap Hill then Beckley Western vs Route 41 All-Stars. area winners meet for district bids July 27 28 and finals July 29.
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West Virginia
Ronceverte
Marlinton
Ronceverte-Lewisburg
Lewisburg
Oak Hill
Quinwood
Fayetteville
Western Greenbrier
Beckley
Upper Kanawha
Hinton
Big Coal River
Sophia
Trap Hill
Beckley Wesern
Area
Drag Results Top Time John Gilbert to Charleston
Drag results list top time by John Gilbert Charleston 64 Chevelle and includes cycle Tom Robertson Bluefield top stock elim John Perry White Sulphur Springs Chevelle Elim Jim McDaniel Bradley Dodge elim Marvin Wagner Lewisburg Chevelle MS Glen Grose Beckley 64 Comet LS Elvin Cooper Beaver 64 Ford E SBill Hamm Princeton 56 Chevrolet JS Carroll Fanham 56 Chevrolet S SLarry Lambert Bluefield 56 Ford BS Comet FS Joe McCoung Ripley 6 Mustang E Marvin Wagner Lewisburg Chevelle C S Winston Jones Charleston BS Ralph Young Charleston Ford G T AA S Dink Stump Mullens Plymouth AS John Perry White Sulphur Springs Chevelle C MP Roger Brown Glen Fork Mustang B MP Ralph Young Charleston A MP Jim McDaniel Bradley Dodge r G Sam O Neal Mullens 55 C Altered John Gilbert Charleston 64 Chevelle Pat Jenkins Mullens
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John Gilbert
Charleston
Tom Robertson
Bluefield
John Perry
Jim McDaniel
Bradley
Dodge
Marvin Wagner
Lewisburg
Chevelle
Glen Grose
Beckley
Elvin Cooper
Beaver
Bill Hamm
Princeton
Carroll Fanham
Larry Lambert
Joe McCoung
Ripley
Winston Jones
Ralph Young
Ford G. T
Dink Stump
Mullens
Plymouth
White Sulphur Springs
Roger Brown
Glen Fork
Mustang
Sam O'Neal
Kentucky to Represent U.S. in Israel Tourney
UPI reports the national champion Kentucky Wildcats will represent the United States at the International University tournament in Israel from August 3 to 13. Coach Adolph Rupp, assistant Harry Lancaster, and athletic director Bernie Shively will accompany the players on the trip.
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U.S
Washington
UPI
Kentucky
United States
Israel
Adolph Rupp
Harry Lancaster
Bernie Shively
Tennis results for 18 year old boys and girls matches
The report lists multiple tennis results across 18 year old boys and girls divisions. Notable wins include Tom McJunckin defeating Ron Hagger ty and Fred Smith beating Jim Cook both 6-0 6-2, with several other straight and three set scores. 16 year old and 16 year old girls show Jim Frazier and Patty Baiden winning, along with several byes and close sets.
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Tom McJunckin
Ron Haggerty
Fred Smith
Jim Cook
Tommy Adkins
Steve Hatton
Chuck Jarrell
Kenny Beavers
Terry Tierney
D. C. Jarrell
Tom Knapp
Chuck Lycans
D. T. McJunckin
Jim O’brien
Tom Adkins
Jim Frazier
Randy Shelton
Phil Luchini
Mike Peterson
Frank Hatton
Jim Knapp
Steve Parsons
Scott Gordon
Eddie Patton
D. Pat Haynes
Patty Baiden
D. Ann Morgan
Bobbie Crews
Jody Farley
D. Becky Spangler
Suzan Havorka
Peggy McGowan
Gale Phillips
D. Lynn Soler
Round Robin Wins Highlight Beckley Little League Action
In Beckley Little League Monday games the Chicks beat the Buffs 9 8 the Royals outslugged the Falcons 17 10 the Bisons won 11 9 over the Comets and the Marlins defeated the Millers 15 4. Tonight the Cards meet the Pirates at 5 30 on field one the Reds face the Braves, on field two the Dodgers play the Orioles and the Saints meet the Hawks at 5 30. McKinney was misnamed as the Pirates no hitter in the Post Herald report. Paul Cook actually pitched the no hitter against the Yankees.
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Beckley
Chicks
Buffs
Royals
Falcons
Bisons
Comets
Marlins
Millers
Pirates
Reds
Braves
Dodgers
Orioles
Saints
Hawks
Monday Morning Post-Herald
McKinney
Yankees
Paul Cook
Parsons Poised for Another Tennis Title Attempt
Steve Parsons of Charleston, famed for steady net play, aims for another title on the tennis circuit this Wednesday as he pursues continued honors amid strong competition and the hope of surviving the tough match ahead.
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Steve Parsons
Charleston
Druggist Victorious In City Softball Twin Bill
Two close city softball games Wednesday at Casenno Stadium ended with Woodsmen Insurance edging Long-Airdox 5-4 in eight innings and Eppy's Drug nosing Plaza Esso 14-13. Waddell Grimes and Reno led Woodsmen with three hits each, while McCumber homered for the winners. Plaza Esso’s Busch and Persinger hit four each. Sutyak and Maida contributed for Eppy’s.
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Casenno Stadium
Woodsmen Insurance
Long-Airdox
Eppy
Plaza Esso
Insurance
Airdox
Busch
Sparks
McCumber
Persinger
Plaza Esso Eppy
Busch Ss
Smith
Hancock
Benton
Krueger
Ellison
Buckland
Cook
Hardy
Bailey
Walker
Toll
Hawks overwhelm Black Knight swimmers in tight meet
Hawks Nest defeated Black Knight Country Club 239 to 219 as records fell across events. Mark Cunningham set a 3 06.8 in the 13 14 boys 200 IM and sister Sarah Cunningham posted a 3 38.4 in the 15 17 girls 200 IM to lead a slate of new marks by Beckley and local swimmers. Martha Daniel stood out with two records while many others set club or meet marks. The Black Knights head to Princeton and Oak Hill next, hoping to rebound after vacations.
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Black Knight Country Club
Hawks Nest
Mark
Sarah Cunningham
Beckley
Sarah
John Patterson
Martha Daniel
Jack Straton
K. Creager
T. Thompson
Phil Luchini
Black Knight
Princeton
Oak Hill
Oak Hill All Stars rout Fayetteville in district opener
Oak Hill nine opened the Senior Little League district tournament with an 11-1 win over Fayetteville at Oak Hill. Stanley Harris had five of 12 Oak Hill hits as Mike Lang and Harris produced key timely hits. Pitcher Richard Elliott earned the win, fanning 10 in a complete game effort as Fayetteville’s Harold Hawver took the loss. Oak Hill advances to meet Ronceverte with the title game winner facing Sophia Hinton.
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Oak Hill
Fayetteville
Stanley Harris
Ronceverte
Sophia Hinton
Mike Lang
Harris
James Carter
Willie Hall
Richard Elliott
Lang
Elliott
Harold Hawver
Wiechers Captures Trans-Mississippi Golf Title
Jim Wiechers of Atherton California rallied in the afternoon to win the Trans-Mississippi Championship 3 and 2 over Bob Smith of Sacramento at Edina Country Club. Wiechers led late after steady pitching and birdies, clinching the victory on the 34th hole of a 36-hole match.
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Minneapolis
Jim Wiechers
Atherton
Calif
Wiechers
Bob Smith
Sacramento
Edina
Smith
Sacramento State
Graduate Woodrow Wilson High School and Beckley College
A brief note highlights students completing studies at Woodrow Wilson High School and Beckley College, marking a milestone in local education.
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Woodrow Wilson High School
Beckley College
NASCAR GN Standings Show Top 20 Drivers Listed
The NASCAR GN standings list the top twenty drivers headed by David Pearson in first place and James Hylton in second, followed by Paul Goldsmith, Henley Gray, Wendell Scott, Richard Petty, Neil Castles, Elmo Langley, J T Putney, Bobby Allison, John Sears, Ned Jarrett, Carl Yarborough, Sam McQuagg, Marvin Panch, Jim Paschal, G C Spencer, Clyde Lynn, Buck Baker and Curtis Turner in the final spot.
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David Pearson
James Hylton
Paul Goldsmith
Henley Gray
Wendell Scott
Richard Petty
Neil Castles
Elmo Langley
J. T. Putney
Bobby Allison
John Sears
Ned Jarrett
Carl Yarborough
Sam McQuagg
Marvin Panch
Jim Paschal
G. C. Spencer
Clyde Lynn
Buck Baker
Curtis Turner
Steelers Dismiss Ten From Camp in Kingston
KINGSTON R I UPI Ten rookies were cut from the Pittsburgh Steelers training camp after film review of Friday scrimmage. The departures included halfbacks Lonnie Price Bob Reed Charley Leigh center John Berrington tight end Bob Brendel quarterbacks Matt Szykowny and Dave Neilson linebacker Joe Novogratz defensive back Dale Stewart and flanker Bill Kickel. The team now has two rookie quarterbacks Kenny Lucas and Benjy Dial with 41 veterans expected to join.
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Kingston
R. I
UPI
Pittsburgh Steelers
Bill Austin
New York Giants
Lonnie Price
Bob Reed
Charley Leigh
John Berrington
Bob Brendel
Matt Szykowny
Dave Neilson
Joe Novogratz
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Ment
Gale Philips
Mark Smith
Tom Knapp, Jim McJunkin
Paty Haynes
Jaycee
W.va
Pat Jenkins
Jackie Stewart
Scotland
D. Marie Luchini
Jane Kincaid
D. Nancy Hall
Woodsmen
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L. Grimes
Lilly
Waddell
Gregory
Derson
Thompson
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W. Gimes
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Reno
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Hinkle
Jones
King
Hatcher
Penser
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W Grimes
Anderson
Rick Charles
Carl Kennedy
Melodie Cooper
Harryette Fish
Lilla Oxeal
Brad Madison
Barry Birchhead
Jim Richmond
Jenifer Stephens
Becky Sayre
Barbara Piole
Mark Cunningham
Bill Piole
Truman Sayre
Polly Devault
Frankie Hale
Sally Fish
D. Mearns
Pat Bailey
Beth Pioli
B. Sigmund
M. Cooper
A. Kennedy
E. Gilchrist
D. Vickers
L. Mohler
B. Birckhead
L. Calloway
J. Stephens
P. Teubert
A. Daniel
B. Pioli
H. Taylor
J. Gilchrist
D. Walker
F. Stephens
P. DeVault
L. Meerns
B. Saunders
S. Cunningham
D. Hunley
D. Jennings
M. Knapp
P. Fish
J. Breckenridge
C. Charles
R. Charles
A. McLean
H. Fish
L. Oxoal
B. McLean
D. Zambos
S. Calloway
J. Reed
S. Charles
J. Gilcrest
P. Luchini
P. Bailey
B. Vickers
A. Robinson
K. Thompson
J. Straton
F. Oxoal
D. Pioli
C. Kennedy
R. Johnson
P. Zambos
N. Martin
B. Madison
K. Cooper
J. Patterson
L. Molher
Raleigh Smokeless Fuel CO
Jeffrey Mfg. CO
William H
Eddie, Linda
Harriet Lee
Methodist Temple
Bank OF Raleigh
Bank OF Raleigh Main & Kanawha Sts
F.d.1.c
Edith Barker Lively
Nascar
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Tareyton Thar
Tareyton
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