Foreman Faces Crowd Backlash in Oakland Interview
In Oakland George Foreman sits in a cold dressing room describing his nerves and resolve to become the next heavyweight champion. The NEA profile notes his effort to parry questions and manage emotions since Cassius Clay's rise over a decade ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Olderman
Oakland
Calif
NEA
George Foreman
Cassius Clay
Memorial marker planned for Ring Lardner birthplace in Niles
In Niles Michigan a historical marker will be placed at 519 Bond Street, Ring Lardner's birthplace. Fundraising led by Bob Calvert, Niles Daily Star sports editor, prompts formal memorial for the famed sportswriter and humorist born in 1885 and died in 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
NEA
Gilbert Seldes
Ring Lardner
Lardner
Cub
America
Niles
Midh
Bond Street
Bob Calvert
Niles Daily Star
Calvert
Ring Jr
Lardner Pere
Chicago Tribune
Ernest Hemingway
James T. Farrell
Scribner’s
Ringardner
Sport Wriers
Lardiner
Duran Arrives in Paris for Final Middleweight Title Prep
Italian world champion Carlos Duran arrived in Paris to train for his June 9 defense against Jean-Claude Bouter. The boxer reached the city Sunday and will conduct final sessions ahead of the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duran
Paris
UPT
Carlos Duran
Italy
Jean-Claude Bouter
Wilhelm Ready To Return But Braves Roster Full
Hoyt Wilhelm, age 48 in July, says he is ready to return as a Braves relief pitcher though the roster is full. Manager Lyman Harris confirms readiness but notes no room. Wilhelm reflects on long career, knuckleball magic, and plans beyond baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nunnally Johnson
Lardner
Heywood Broun
John Kieran
Westbrook Pegler
Damon Runyon
Paul Gallico
Quentin Reynolds
Bob Considine
Johnson
America
Virginia Woolf
Niles
Mich
Wilhelm
Braves
Ira Berkow
NEA
New York
Hoyt Wilhelm
Columbus
Atlanta Braves
Montreal
St. Louis
Hoyt
Jimmy
White Sox
Lyman Harris
Harris
Ken Silvestri
Silvestri
Bob Didier
Mooresville
North Carolina
Georgia
Didier
Eddie Mathews
Matthews
Gumede wins South African bantamweight title in upset
In South Africa Joe Gumede defeats Kid Snowball to claim the bantamweight title as Vicente Paul Rondon knocks out Piero Del Papa to defend the WBA light heavyweight belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Joe Gumede
South Africa
Kid Snowball
Gumede
Vicente Paul Rondon
Venezuela
Piero del Papa
Italy
Rondon
Obituary notices list multiple Beckley area funerals
Funeral services are planned for Loren Layne of Oak Grove Naomi L Abram of Beckley Dr Dupont Evans of Beckley Evelyn Parker of Beckley John Clements of Sprague and others. Services occur across Beckley area churches with burials at Greenwood Memorial Park Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Plumley Cemetery and related chapels. Burial and arrangements are handled by local funeral homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layne — Layne
Loren L
Oak Grove
Melton Mortuary
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
Abram Abram
Naomi L
Beckley
W. A. Jones
Warren S. Lewis
Greenwood Memorial Park
Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor, Inc
Evans
Dr. Dupont
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Ev. CG
Mitchel
Greenwood Memorial
Parker Parker
Evelyn
New Hope Baptist Church
James Ely
J. H. Wright
Ritchie & Semann
Clements
John. Marshall
Spramue
Rose Queeenberry
South Kanawha Street
Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Chapel
Jenkins Jenkins
Freda P
Bible Avenue
Rose and Quesenberry
Kanawha Street
Rose and Mene Aber Peace
Jim Franklin
Plumley
Baker Baker
Premia A
Rt. N. Beckley
Rose and Buntenbery
Sout Kanawha Street
Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel
William Ice
Iva Jane
Shady Spring
Rose and Quesenbe
Sout
Monda
New Haven Baptist Church
Robert Lilly
Joe Pizzino
Painting and service offers flood Beckley ad page
Classified ad page lists painting interior exterior carpentry and free estimates. Also features locksmith electrolysis salon beauty, lawn mower repair, and job openings for cooks maids waitresses and cleaners. Local businesses advertise appliances furniture and automotive services with contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Linville
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Frazier
Ali
Michigan
Ira Berkowner
Carey
Ike
George
Mexico City
Hayward
Gregorio Peralta
Argentina
Peralta
Foreman
Sadler
Houston
Sth
George Chuvalo
Bessey
Okey
Ritchie & Teenies
Funeral Parlor, Inc
NE Adkins
Rose Ee
Pittman
Alta Vista
Virginia
Namacely
South
Harvey Harvey
Martha E. Hie
Rt. 1
Oak
Rose and Quesenberry Funeral
City Avenue
Robert L. Amick
Anee Newspapers
Ellison Ridge
Matina
G. Walker
Lester
W. Va
E. Loewe Fowy
Meee
Sam G. Fotey
Penny’s Beauty Salon
Main St
Sophia
Andy
Wright’s
Crab Orchard
Halstead
Hotpoint
Quick
Ftdent
Reasonable
Sparks
Prince St. Ph
Eric
Neville
Raleigh
J. C. Shumate Drilling Water and Industrial
Coal City
R. M. Simmons
Ghent
Steve Chappo
Jan Campbell Music Co
West Virginia
North Beckley
William Preast
Narcotics Anonymous
Seashore
William Strole
Ocean City
N. J
Pearl
Pat Haverland
Beauregard
Charleston
Geen
Henry
Valley Drive
Royal Spaghetti House
Bradley, Va
Sara Coventry
Beckley Newspapers Corp
Hock
Charies House
Pike
Harper Road
WN & Country Restaurant
Eisenhower Drive
Advance Systems, Inc
Midland Drive
Call Craven Brick Co
Beckley Welding Supply Inc
Ekley
Ween
Aine
Orp
Bishop
Warrey Geenanie
BUICK
W.va
Europe
Alaska
Hawaii
Panama
US Army
Tyree
Wan
Ted Man
Ob Trash & Garbage Service
Corrita
JIM Walter Homes
Beckley Exhibition Mine
Jetc
Frank Rodriguez
Jim
Tire Service Manua
MR. Walker
Appalachian Tire Products Calloway Hts
Sprague
Ww. Va
CARE
Beckley Newspapers
CORP
Poariven
Oratoes
Beckley Medieipere Corp
Beckieewspapers, Corp
Zahn
Wendon Home Products
Roanoke
Bobby Vance
G & W Contractors
Bennie Carte
Rocky Gap
Poodle Stud Service
Scott's Toy Kennels
Briggs and Stratton
Lauson
Koehler
Gravely Tractors
Rural Equipment CO
Pase
Cue
Bray
Jersey
Guernsey
Tony
Skelton Tipple
Giampalo
Neopley
Daniels
Beles
Se Heeo
Ood Opportunity
Westinghouse
Wilson
Kanawha
Foster Hardware
Toam Rubber Coucn
Deacons
Fayette St
Generch
D. W. Muddle
Dial & N
Virginia Street
Oak Hill
Fayette
Remington Typewriters
McCreery St
Call
Sears TV Service Dept
Sears, Roebuck
Bevkley
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