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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1962

Page

8

American League All Stars Win Two in Chicago

American League All Stars shook slump with a 9 to 4 win at Wrigley Field. Leon Wagner and Rocky Colavito powered the rally after Pete Runnels tied it earlier, with strong defense and limited NL offense sealing the outcome for Ralph Houk’s club.

Chicago UPI Wrigley Field Chicago Cubs Nationals Leon Wagner Los Angeles Angels Giants Cardinals Pete Mannels Rocky Colavito Washington Yankees Ralph Houk Houk Dave Stenhouse Washington Senators Johnny Podres Dick Groat

Ashe and Smith Open Eastern Grass Court Play

Arthur Ashe and Margaret Smith launch action at the Eastern Grass Court championships in South Orange New Jersey. Ashe faces Jerry Hurst in a first round singles match with potential meeting Whitney Reed next. Smith, seeded second, begins against Carole Wright after teaming with Fred Stolle to win the Pennsylvania mixed doubles title with Justina Bricka and Eugene Scott finishing in the runner-up spot.

South Orange N.J UPI Arthur Ashe Larry Nagler Pennsylvania Margaret Smith Australia Ashe UCLA Jerry Hurst Whitney Reed Alameda Calif Reed Paul Como Dallas Miss Smith Fred Stolle Justina Bricka St. Louis Eugene Scott St. James N.Y Carole Wright Brooklyn Karen Hantze Susman San Antonio Tex Carolyn Rogers Shreveport Carol Southmayd Washington

Liston Plans To Break Camp For Philadelphia Rest

Heavyweight contender Sonny Liston will break camp tonight and drive to Philadelphia for a two week rest before final preparations in Chicago for the title bout with Floyd Patterson on September 25. He weighs 220 pounds, will fight at 212, and will not box during the layoff though he will continue morning roadwork.

Comiskey Park Chicago Pride Cas D'Amato Patterson Liston Philadelphia Pines Hotel Willie Reddish Floyd Florida Eddie Machen South Fallsburg N.Y UPI Sonny Liston Floyd Patterson Sonny

Reds Eye Young Farm Hands in San Diego Report

Cincinnati keeps tabs on several farmhands with the Padres in the Pacific Coast League. Notable hitters Tommy Harper and Jesse Gonder lead a strong lineup with .330 and high RBI, while pitchers Sammy Ellis John Flavin and George McWilliams impress in development. Joe Nuxhall is back with Cincinnati after a Padres stint, posting a 9-2 record.

San Diego Calif UPI Cincinnati Reds Padres Tommy Harper Jesse Gonder Harper Reds Cincinnati Sammy Ellis John Flavin Topeka George McWilliams Joe Nuxhall

Taylor fires 65 to win pro honors at White Oak tournament

Joe Taylor of Charleston shot a five under par 65 to win the pro division at White Oak Country Club, four strokes ahead of Mel Carpenter. Taylor teamed with Shannon Milewski and Jim Hess to win the best ball division with 50. Milewski and Hess tied amateurs at 72.

Joe Taylor Charleston Mel Carpenter White Oak Country Club Taylor Shannon Milewski Jim Hess Oak Hill Milewski Collins High School Hess Bill McKnight Preston Browning Moundsville Sims Browning Browning Drexel Meade Logan George Hoffer Huntington Gene Thompson Bill Swats Bridgeport Joe Stoddard Beckley Bob Johnson Bob Thomas Neill Swann Rosser Long Tom Martin Harry Hoffer Willard Moore Bill Moore Mike Frisk Mike Delridge John Sanger Brookie Watkins Izzy Wein Mike Gocke Bob Gresham Tom Winner Coca Fla Dazzy Vance Dick Windon Wayne Plymale Pat Davis Lindon Meade Man Tommy Mason Bernard Rocke Herndon Harold Murray Clarksburg David Hawkins Wallace Bennett Walter Brown Tony Morosco Morgantown Jim Forney H) Susman Larry Ovler James Comer Bill Loudermilk Jack Jones Byard Charleston Bud” Harrell Harry Ellis W. Burroughs Henry Danner

Mack Sidelined With Injury

WEST LIBERTY West Virginia Mack Sidelined With Injury after a shoulder separation in drills with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is expected out at least three weeks. The Steelers held a full workout with 51 players including Ray Lemlek reporting for contract talks while Bradshaw and Henry were absent. A scrimmage is planned at Weirton High School Stadium.

West Liberty W. Va UPD Red Mack Notre Dame Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh John Best Mack Fighting Irish Charlie Bradshaw Mike Henry Bradshaw Henry Ray Lemlek Buddy Parker Steelers Weirton High School

Ex Major League Boss Shotton to Be Buried in Florida

Burton Edwin Barney Shotton former manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies died Sunday night at 77 in Lake Wales Florida Funeral services are set for 10 am Wednesday at Marion Nelson Chapel with burial at Lake Wales Cemetery Shotton who retired in 1950 lived in Camp Lester in semi seclusion for years fishing and relaxation after feeling mistreated by the Dodgers

Lake Wales Fla UPD Burton Edwin Barney) Shotton Florida Brooklyn Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Marion Nelson Chapel Lake Waies Shotton Camp Lester

Lions sign Lary LeBeau as Webb remains unsigned

In Bloomfield Hills Michigan UPI reports Lions camp update with fullback Ken Webb the lone unsigned veteran while defensive backs Yale Lary and Dick LeBeau have signed new contracts.

Bloomfield Hills, Mich UPI Ken Webb Detroit Lions Yale Lary Dick LeBeau

Ironmen Sign Benke, Weese

West Virginia University fullback Bob Benke and Virginia Tech star Blair Weese signed with the Wheeling Ironmen of the United Football League. Benke led WVU with 187 rushing yards on 50 carries in 1960, while Weese, drafted by Baltimore, spent two months with the Colts in 1960 and is linked to quarterback Chuck Gooseman as a candidate for first-string duties.

Wheeling W. Va UPI West Virginia University Virginia Tech Wheeling Ironmen United Football League John Walsh Bob Benke WVU Blair Weese Tech Baltimore Colts Mountaineers Benke Weese Chuck Gooseman Iron‘men

Petunia name derived from old tobacco term

The name petunia traces to petun or petum an old term for tobacco, and both plants belong to the same family.

Beckley Eastern Little League falls to Sophia in title clash

Sophia dominates Beckley in a Regional Little League showdown. Beckley’s two no hit pitcher and strong hitters were outmatched as Sophia clinches the regional title. Bengals pitchers Backus and Murray shine with key hits boosting their team. Moody Waddell and Willie Joe Chandler provide late offense for Beckley. Farrell admits throwing a spitball to Musial in a separate baseball news item.

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