January Wins PGA Playoff with Long Birdie Putt
Don January over Don Massengale in a Denver playoff capturing his first PGA title. January sank a 35-foot birdie putt on the 10th, trailed briefly, then pulled ahead with a 15th-hole birdie to seal the two-shot victory over Massengale at Columbine Country Club.
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Bowling standings and top scorers from Thursday night
Cy Bowling Club reports team standings with White Cross Pharmacy leading at 18 losses. Hot Shots and Road Runners trail, while Wanda Kiser and Kathleen Cole headline stellar games and series. Wanda Miser and Audrey Davis headline outstanding bowlers with high totals.
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W. T. Grant Co
Radford Farley, Inc
Hot Shots
I Zella’s’ Beauty Salon
High Ind
Kathleen Cole
Wanda Kiser
Wanda Miser
Audrey Davis
Katie Ware
Alla Kincaid
Mary Carter
Butch Reed
Margaret Wood
Gene
Harvey
Jim Wheeler
Darker Riser
January Wins Golf Playoff Over Massengale at 69
In a late round duel on 18 holes, January and Massengale traded birdies and pars across multiple holes. January locked a three under 69 to outpace Massengale who finished one under 71 after a tense hole-by-hole showdown.
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Rockets Sign Former Backup For Jim Brown
Charleston Rockets sign Jamie Caleb former backup for Jim Brown of the Cleveland Browns. Caleb backed up Ron Quillen at fullback and blocked a game winning field goal for the Philadelphia Bulldogs in a 20 17 overtime win the championship. Rockets open exhibition season against Orlando Saturday night.
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Jim Brown
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Philadelphia Bulldogs
Orlando
Sam Fernandez
Ron Quillen
Rotary Moose And Lions Win In Mullens II
Rotary outlasted Methodist 121 to 8 at Mullens Little League. Moose edged Chevrolet 6 to 5 in extra innings and the Lions defeated Legion 8 to 3. Final lines include players such as Phillips, Brehm, Presley and Pauley with pitching and fielding notes from a Monday evening game.
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Oak Hill Nips Sophia 3 2 To Reach State Final
Oak Hill Little League uses a three run homer by Mike Laing to defeat Sophia 3-2 and advance to the state senior tourney final against Charleston Northeastern at Watt Powell Park. Laing’s homer followed walks and a single by Canada and Marshall, erasing a two run Sophia lead. Tom Pate earned the win amid a rough defensive game with ten baserunners left stranded.
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Fayette County
Sophia
Watt Powell Park
Louisville
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Laing
Lyn Canada
Willie Marshall
Ken Powers
Raleigh
Canada
Marshall
Tom Pate
John Harrison
Ken McFarland
Ted Tanner
John Traynham
Bill Wilson
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Mike Crouch
Jerome Smyre
Marshall Teaster
Dave Culberto
Bill Sellards
Dave Smith
Danny Grose
Harry Taylor
Darby Chambers
Sophia E. Pate
McFarland
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Teasster
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Black
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Powers
United States teams suffer Pan Am setbacks as medals tally grows
The United States, after earning two early Pan Am golds in pistol shooting, saw defeats in baseball and women's basketball Monday. Army sergeant Hershel Anderson captured the first gold in individual free pistol with 348 points, part of a strong U.S. pistol showing. The U.S. baseball team lost 4-3 to defending champion Cuba and the women's basketball team fell 60-42, narrowing chances for a sweep in Winnipeg. The swimming trials and other sports await, with hopes pinned on defending past Pan Am dominance.
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Sophia to Meet Huntington in Legion Play Weekend
Sophia Post 169 will face Huntington in a three game W V American Legion Junior Baseball series to decide a finalist. The opening game is at Huntington at 2 p m Saturday against Cabell County entry and the series wraps at Mullens Sunday with a potential double header. Coach Jesse Lacy plans a Wednesday practice at 3 p m at the Sophia diamond.
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Boxing notes from Tokyo New York and Las Vegas
Koji Okano from Japan knocked out Manfredo Aldala. Benito Ortiz from the Bronx outpointed Jose Colon in New York. Art Hernandez of Omaha defeated Jose Stable in Las Vegas.
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Philip Spines
New York
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Art Hernandez
Omaha
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New York City
IBMC Beats Afees Beckley in 19 to 1 rout at Caseino Stadium
IBMC overwhelmed Afees Beckley Manufacturing 19 to 1 Monday evening at Caseino Stadium. Fox Ball Persinger and Lilly led IBMC with four hits each, while Riegel and Simeone each had two for Afees. Rounding out the scoring were Marey Allen Crer Ericht Prsner More Hckmn Rappe and Gins with varied contributions.
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Two West Virginia Players Leave Redskins Camp
Two rookie backs quit the Washington Redskins training camp in Carlisle Pennsylvania on Thursday. Andy Socha from Marshall University and Nick DiPietro from West Virginia Wesleyan left voluntarily. Socha was the 14th draft choice from Steubenville Ohio and DiPietro joined as a free agent.
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Marshall University
Nick DiPietro
West Virginia Wesleyan
Socha
Steubenville
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Steelers Seek Waivers On Dial From Steelers Roster
LATROBE Pa UPI The Pittsburgh Steelers asked waivers on quarterback Benjy Dial who played for East New Mexico University and was on the Steelers taxi squad last year Dial's release reduces the rookie roster to 33 leaving Mike Brundage of Oregon and John Forara of Idaho as the remaining rookie quarterbacks at St Vincent College training site
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East New Mexico University
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Dial
Mike Brundage
Oregon
John Forara
Idaho
St. Vincent College
Hawk Sends Bob Taylor to Jacksonville on IL Move
New York Mets optioned catcher Bob Hawk Taylor to Jacksonville of the International League after a .243 batting average in 13 games with the Mets.
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Hawk) Taylor
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New York Mets
Swedish promoter seeks Liston Jones bout in Sweden
Swedish boxing promoter Bertil Knutsson said he is trying to arrange an August 13 match between Sonny Liston and Doug Jones in Sweden. Liston has fought his last four bouts in Sweden.
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McKinney No-Hitter Leads Pirates in Beckley League Win
McKinney pitched a no hitter as the Pirates beat the Yankees 6-1 in Beckley Little League round robin at Elks Stadium. Braves edged Indians 6-5 and Giants overcame Orioles 3-2 in two close games. Tonight Cardinals face Indians at 5:30 on field one and Royals play Chicks at 5:30 on field two.
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Steelers Strike Two Tackles as Veterans Retire
LATROBE Pa UP I Coach Bill Austin seeks replacements for two Steelers starters Dan James retires after training opening session to shed 15 20 pounds Bradshaw retires to practice slow New Orleans franchise traded him Pillsn and O Brien are eyed as possible replacements from LA and Washington Redskins respectively.
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Fran O’brien
Washington Redskins
Atkinson’s Caps 2 In Route 41 Loop
Atkinson’s won a doubleheader beating Webb-Neal 7-4 and UMWA 9-4. Webb-Neal beat UMWA 12-9 after a six-run sixth. Top hitters included Humphrey Redden and Callahan. pitchers McGuire Calahan Reeves earned wins.
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Koji Okano Stops Alidala In Eighth Round Knockout
Japanese boxer Koji Okano defeated Manfredo Alidala of the Philippines by KO at 1:12 of the eighth round in a scheduled 10 round bout. Alidala was down after a flurry of rights and lefts from the 137-pound Okano.
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Slow Pitch Tourney Planned for Pettus
The Big Coal River Little League sponsors a men’s slow pitch softball tournament to raise funds for area youth baseball. James Vaughn Jr, BCRU president, says the event runs July 30 to August 6 with an entry of one dollar per person. Teams from Oak Hill Beckley Coal River Wharton Kanawha County are expected.
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Eunice Wins Doubleheader Over Whitesville In Softball Nightcap
Eunice defeats Whitesville 14-4 in game one then loses 7-0 to Naomi in game two. Whitesville led 4-1 early before Eunice exploded for 13 in the sixth. Daniels earned the win for Naomi while Pettry took the loss for Eunice.
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Kathy Whitworth Tops LPGA Money List After London Open
Kathy Whitworth extends her lead in LPGA official earnings to $16,492.50 after a pair of third places in the London Ontario Women’s Open. Carol Mann remains runner up with $16,442, Sandra Haynie moves to $13,893, displacing Susie Maxwell at $13,850.
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Ladies Professional Golf Association
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Miss Whitworth
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Ont
Miss Mann
Sandra Haynie
Susie Maxwell
Miss Maxwell
Pipers Sign Ramsey and Kunze to ABA Deals
Pittsburgh Pipers of the American Basketball Association announce the signing of Jeff Ramsey a 6 11 center from Florida University. Ramsey helped the Gators post a 22 4 record last season and will join guard Don DeJardin in the Pivot Kunze a 6 2 backcourter from Cheyney State College also signs with the team.
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American Basketball Association
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Don DeJardin
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Frank Kunze
Cheyney State College
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