Fuel Shortage May Have Caused Lema's Accident
Federal aviation experts probed a fuel shortage theory after golfer Tony Lema, his wife Betty, and two others died when a Beechcraft Bonanza crashed on a Michigan golf course. Witnesses heard engines sputter before the craft crashed, exploded, and sank near a lake. The wreckage was sent to Hammond for analysis under the Civil Aeronautics Board.
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George Bard
Mainline Aviation Inc
Beltmen. Post 70 Win WW Games Beltmen Shine
Bob Manning pitched a two hit shutout and drove in six runs with a home run and a double to power W Va Belt to a 12 0 win over Tom's Peanuts at Warren Williams field In the second game Post 70 cruised 11 4 over Eppys Drug as Dubois led with three hits and three RBIs Six Belt players had two hits each while Eppys totaled six hits.
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Plantation Nine Clinches Second Win Of The Year
Plantation Motors notched its second win of the season in City Softball League action at Caseino Stadium, defeating Long-Airdex 12-3. Plantation built a 2-0 lead in the second, widened gap with five runs in the fifth, and added four in the sixth to seal the victory. Long Airdox scored twice in the last inning. Beckley Manufacturing led 3-1 in the first before Plantation’s offense surged, with key hits from Ball and Walker and strong showings by Lilly, Guthry, and Phillips.
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May I Help You 1953 Graduate at Mt Hope High School
A 1953 graduate of Mt Hope High School completed a commercial course. Daughter Jeri Mischelle age five, mother Mrs Mintora Johnson, husband Pat Stella. Employed by Beckley Industrial Savings and Loan from 1954 to 1957. The company merged with the Bank of Raleigh.
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Beckley College
Pat Stella
Jeri Mischelle
Beckley Industrial Savings & Loan
Bank of Raleigh
Mullens All Star Slate Outlined For Local Leagues
Lewis D Antoni of Mullens releases the Mullens Little League and Babe Ruth schedules. The All Star team faces Elkshorn at 6 30 Thursday at Man and Saturday at 6 30 meets the Holden Ceredo Kenova winner Friday. State tournament berth at Beckley. Babe Ruth normal reshuffles to Wednesday.
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Frazier and Williams Victors in Double Boxing Card
In Philadelphia Joe Frazier 202 pounds stopped Billy Daniels 190 pounds in the six round. In Detroit Willie Williams 170 pounds outpointed Frank Joseph 177 pounds over eight rounds.
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UPI
Joe Frazier
Billy Daniels
Brooklyn
N.Y
Detroit
Willie Williams
Frank Joseph
New York
Aldridge Wins by Points in Las Vegas Bout
Henry Aldridge of San Jose outpointed Melvin Mott of Houston in a 150 to 151 percent bout held in Las Vegas, Nevada, according to UPI dispatch.
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San Jose
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Houston
Games Today Across Big Coal River Region
Football and baseball pairings listed for Sylvester Naoma Mullens Beckley Blue Ridge Bays Eric's Silver Brand Quinwood Braves Tigers Warren Williams Belt Eppys Duncan Catron Floral Mt Hope softball Glen Jean Toney's Grocery A&P C W Wrecking Welding Wilkes Ashland Jimmy's city softball events on schedule across multiple towns with local teams and venues.
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Jimmy’s
Carol Semple Defends Her Crown Today
Carol Semple of Allegheny defended her crown in the first round of match play at Fox Chapel Golf Club for the annual Women's Western Pennsylvania Championship. Suzy Williams from Nemacolin shot 79 to take medalist honors in the qualifier, while Mrs. W. H. Bierman of Pittsburgh Field Club posted an 80.
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Allegheny
Western Pennsylvania
Fox Chapel Golf Club
Suzy Williams
Nemacolin
Pennsylvania
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Pittsburgh Field Club
Remembering Tony Lema a Friend Called Brother and Golf Star
In Akron Ohio UPI reports tears in Ken Venturi as he recalls Tony Lema, a Bay Area golfer who died in a plane crash after the PGA Championship. Venturi and Lema grew up together and shared a close bond, with Lema described as an independent, gifted player who could walk with kings or attend mass beside friends.
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UPI
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Tony Lema
San Francisco Bay Area
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Connie
Lemna
Lema
Betty
Miller Barber
PGA
Tony
Gay Brewer
Mets
Pirates Hang On To Top Spot In Tight Lead
In San Francisco the Pittsburgh Pirates dropped a 2 1 decision to the Giants as Juan Marichal limited the Bucs to four hits over five innings before the Giants' two runs in the second inning. Tito Fuentes drove in a run and Hal Lanier scored on a double play when Marichal reached base. Jim Pagliaroni doubled for Pittsburgh's lone run in the sixth. The Pirates hold a two percentage point edge over San Francisco with Gaylord Perry slated to pitch against Steve Blass next.
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Roberto Clemente
Willie Stargell
Jose Pagan
Dominican Republic
Woodie Fryman
Tito Fuentes
Hal Lanier
Jim Pagliaroni
Bill Mazeroski
Matty Alou
Manny Mota
Alou
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Steve Blass
Reds Cubs Open 3 Game Series Tonight
The Cubs head to Cincinnati for a three game series as they try to climb out of the drain of a losing stretch while the Reds, via veteran Milt Papas and Curt Simmons, seek to halt a slide. Both clubs rested Monday and gained ground as San Francisco beat Pittsburgh, leaving Cincinnati 13 and a half games behind the Pirates with a win and an Atlanta loss possible to shave the gap.
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Slab Fork routs Sophia Amoco 21 to 1 in Little League game
Slab Fork scored in every inning to beat Sophia Amoco 21 1 Monday night at Sophia. They opened with three runs in the first and six in the second to build a 10 0 lead, then added a 12 run fifth inning started by Lacey with a home run. Dye drove in Amoco’s lone run in the fifth.
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Breneger
Atkinson's Takes Route 41 Tussle
Atkinson's used a seven run sixth inning to pull away for a 16 to 12 victory over UMWA in the Route 41 Little League round robin opener. Losing pitcher Mike Thomas struggled in the sixth as Atkinson's seized the initiative. In the tourney’s second game the Men's Civic Club faces Webb and Neal at Stanaford Park tonight.
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Orioles Lose 13-Inning Set To Rochester Farm Club
The Rochester farm club edged the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 in 13 innings as Mike Fiore hit a two-run homer in the final frame after Baltimore led 6-5 in the top of the 13th. Sam Bowens homered twice for Baltimore and Mike Epstein homered for Rochester.
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Jack Dilauro
Toronto
Jacksonville
Lions Rally for 16-Run Fourth Inning at Mullens
The Lions exploded for 16 runs in the fourth inning to crush the Legion 27-12 in Mullens Little League. Moose beat Chevrolet 14-2, Rotary edged Methodist 9-3 as the tripleheader wrapped with strong offense from Lions and early scoring from Jerome on the mound.
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Oak Hill Crew Notches Berth In State Tourney
Oak Hill runs in bottom of seventh to beat Summers County 3 2 and clinch a state playoff berth in district four senior Little League finals. Key plays include Stanley Harrah and Tom Garrett scoring early, James Carter and Willie Hall stealing bases, and a ninth inning push to win 14 2.
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Motormen Beat Babe Ruth Rival in Beckley Showdown
Raleigh Motors exploded for 11 runs, overpowering New River Supply 11 to 5 while Harry's edged Marty's 9 to 8 in Beckley Babe Ruth action at Harry Lewin Field. Key early bursts, late rallies, and a strong pitching mix produced two close games with multiple lead changes and clutch RBI by Patton Staten and S. Hannah among others.
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Curfew Delays Red Sox Giants Round Robin Tilt
The Red Sox and Giants Round Robin game tied 13 13 at curfew and will replay today at field one at 5 p m Delbert Thurman announced. Orioles beat Pirates 54 in seven innings as Lawrence Henry hit two homers in the seventh. Cats beat Blues 22 2 Falcons edged Marlins 13 13. Today the Red Sox Giants winner faces the Yankees on field one after their game ends. Field two at 530 Cats vs Hawks and field three Chicks vs Royals at 530.
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Davis Resigns as AFL Commissioner After 108 Days
New York based report says Al Davis steps down as American Football League commissioner after 108 days in the post. Milt Woodard is named his replacement as the AFL continues toward a merger with the NFL while Davis remains as an adviser.
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