Mournful Golf World Remembers Champagne Tony Lema
Tony Lema renowned for his carefree style died in a private plane crash on a Illinois Indiana line golf course. He was 32, leaving wife Betty and two others among victims. Lema had planned to play at the Lincolnshire Open in Crete Illinois and had earned 44571.25 on tour this year.
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Fun Loving Linkster Seeks Couple More Years
Akron dispatch by Leo Petersen and Milton Richman notes Tony Lema traveling with two UPI writers starting Tuesday June 7 as he discusses future plans. The piece highlights Lema’s renowned upbeat style and champagne celebrations after wins.
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Beckley National Area Champions at Harry Lewin Field
Beckley National Area Champions defeated Beckley American 10 to 6 at Harry Lewin Field to win the area championship and earn a berth to the state Babe Ruth tournament in St Albans July 30 31. Nationals scored seven runs in the first three innings off starter David Cassity and added two more in the sixth to seal the win with Allen Hughes Gilkerson and Farrish each collecting three hits and two home runs.
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Plans Set For Legion Tourney in Parkersburg
The Northern Regional baseball tournament moves from Morgantown to Parkersburg due to facility mixups. Ben Stump named pairings for Northern and Southern Regionals to determine the State tournament finalists August 6 and 7. Northern opens with Wheeling Post 1 against Parkersburg Post 15, Shinnston Post 31 faces Friday winner, losers meet for Sunday final at 1 p.m. Southern features Mullens Post 106 vs Huntington Post 16, Market Post 130 defends title against Friday winner, with Sunday championship at 1 p.m.
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Girls Softball Schedule For Remaining League Games
The schedule shows dates from July 26 to August 30 with matchups including Larges Amoco, B M C G C Murphy, and World Book. Games are listed with 6 30 PM starts on July 26 and 28, followed by several dates in August featuring repeated pairings and venue shifts.
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Moose Lodge triumphs in MH Softball at Glen Jean
In Mount Hope action Sunday at Glen Jean the Moose Lodge defeated Toney's 15-11 while Mustang Inn edged Jewel Tea 6-5, C and W Wrecking beat Wilkes Insurance 12-2, and Glen Jean narrowly topped Burgerland 6-5. The Moose Lodge built a 5-1 first half lead, allowed four runs in the third, then surged with 10 runs in the fifth to secure a 15-5 advantage. The grocers rallied in the seventh but fell short of the big early lead. Mustang Inn also chased a late comeback after losing a 4-2 edge in the seventh.
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Goldsmith Secures Volunteer 500 Victory In Bristol Race
Paul Goldsmith of Plymouth driven by Munster Indiana rallied late to win the Volunteer 500 at Bristol International Speedway over Richard Petty and Jim Paschal. Curtis Turner led initially before a rocker-arm break ended his challenge as Goldsmith crossed two car lengths ahead, earning $5,000 from a $26,440 purse after a 3 hour 12 minute 24 second run.
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Unbeatable Sunday by Herman Lewis at Grandview Dragway
Herman Lewis of Beckley dominated the Grandview International Dragway over the weekend securing most of a $500 purse. He claimed top times eight times and won both the modified production and gas divisions driving a 1962 Chevy Beckley Wrecking Special. Owner Church Allen announced continued racing on Saturdays and Sundays with a $500 purse each weekend.
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Parsons Loses In Finals Of Tennis Tourney
PARKERSBURG UP I Bob Bias of Huntington won the men's title at the State Closed Tennis Tournament as Stevie Parsons of Charleston aged 15 reached the final after upset wins. Parsons lost 1 6 6 0 6 4, while Linda Meckfessel claimed the women's singles title and Bouchelle and Butts won the women's doubles. Bias and Hugh Thompson won the men's doubles 4 6 6 2 6 1. Mixed doubles finals were delayed to be played later.
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Drag Results SATURDAY NIGHT Top Time-Herman Lewis Powder Puff
Saturday results show top performers in stock car and cycle events. Herman Lewis leads multiple classes, with Joyce Bowens Jr and Tom Robertson among top finishers. Alfonso Calhoun appears in several top and award positions, while Jim McDaniel and Marvin Wagner post multiple high results.
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Route 41 Littl League Opens Tonight in Stamford
Bill Bonner, president of Route 41 Littl League, announced the league's round robin tournament begins tonight at 5:30 p m in Stamford. Atkinson's Market faces United Mine Workers in the first best two out of three elimination game, with Webb & Neal playing Civic Club Tuesday. Schedule for remaining games to be announced later.
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