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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1961

Page

8

Taylor Tops Tuesday League Scores In Beckley

In Beckley bowling results, Dennis Taylor posted the high series and best game in Tuesday's mixed league with a 563 total and a 212 in the second frame. Teddy George led Team No 1 with a 528 series as six teams compete, while Paul Vennari of Eppys Drug tops in handicap loop with a 682 series and 245 high game. The Elks Junior Girls Bowling League opened with Johnette Jo Evans leading with a 245 two game series as 50-plus girls participated.

Beckley Dennis Taylor Teddy George Paul Vennari Eppy Drug Radford Sunoco Eppy‘s Harry’s Men's Shop Basil Meadows Construction Lucas General Tire Smith's Construction Columbia Grill John's Amoco Johnette JO Evans Elks Mary French Fire Ball

Pirates Braves Clash In Central League Action Tonight

Beckley's Little League opens with Pirates versus Braves in the Central Division tonight. Orioles meet Cubs in another Central contest, Dodgers face Giants in the West, and Cats play Blues in the Western minor league slate. Tigers stretch to six straight in Eastern play by beating Red Sox 13-7 while Yankees blank Indians 9-0 on Spencer’s one hitter. Cardinals edge Redlegs 7-6 in the West. Buffs hammer Bisons 26-6 in a Western Minor clash.

Beckley Pirates Braves Orioles Cubs Dodgers Giants Cats Blues Tigers Red Sox Yankees Indians Spencer Yanks Cardinals Redlegs Buffs Bisons Griffith Jim Lewis

Three Way Tie Looms After Sophia II Match

Sophia Electric pulled even for third by beating Slab Fork 11 8. Electricians broke a 8 8 deadlock with Hughes, second and third base steals, and a key infield out, then added two runs. J C Jones homered with two on in the first inning and Jim Stone homered for Slab Fork in the second.

Sophia Electric Sophia Slab Fork Amigo Hughes Electricians J. C. Jones Electrics Jim Stone Jones Phipps Stone Calvert Kendrick

Dallas fighters draw in welterweight bout

In Dallas Kenny Lane, 138 from Muskegon and Curtis Cokes, 141 of Dallas fought to a draw over ten rounds. In Los Angeles Manuel Linson, 122 from Acapulco outpointed Ray Salazar, 120½ of Santa Ana over ten rounds.

Dallas Tex UPI Kenny Lane Muskegon Mich Curtis Cokes Los Angeles Manuel Linson Acapulco Mexico Ray Salazar Santa Ana Calif

Players guaranteed top pay for NFL title game 1961

New York United States news agency reports the NFL 1961 championship game will feature a record player pool due to a higher radio TV contract with NBC. The Dec 31 game pits the Western Conference champion against the Philadelphia Eagles and potentially yields substantial shares for winners and runners up based on 70 percent of net receipts.

New York UPI National Broadcasting Co National Football League Pete Rozelle Philadelphia Eagles Packers

Desperate Beckley Softball League Seeks Scoring Clerk

A scorekeeper is urged to contact Earl Bays or William Seco of the Beckley Softball League for work. The league will pay $5 per night to a capable person to keep score.

Earl Bays William Seco Beckley League Frank Seco

Thompson Drug Faces Post 32 in Warren Williams League doubleheader

In WWL action Thompson Drug seeks a second straight win against Post 32 after defeating Eppys 6-2 Thursday. Rod Weikle pitched the win for Thompson, aided by a first inning burst, while the second game was rained out and delayed. Bob Dyke is noted as Eppy Drug catcher.

Post 70 Thompson Drug Warren Williams Eppy Rod Weikle Thompson Boys Duncan Catron John Hedrick Thompson Weikle Bob Dyke

Orioles Sign 18 Year Old Va catcher for 50000 Bonus

Baltimore Orioles signed Larry Haney an 18 year old catcher from Barboursville Virginia who hit .396 for Orange County High School this season. The bonus is estimated near 50000 and he will report to Bluefield West Virginia of the Appalachian Rookie League in two weeks after competing with 13 other major league clubs.

Baltimore UPI Larry Haney Barboursville Orange County Baltimore Orioles The Orioles Bluefield W.va

Mabscott Dominates West Virginia Casket In Softball Tilt

Mabscott pounded West Virginia Casket 124 in Beckley league action on Thursday, piling 22 hits to four runs in the first and five in the fourth. Meadows led Mabscott with four hits and three runs, Earl Arbaugh homered and added three hits, while Dido's Sunoco edged Sparks TV 5-2 behind a late five inning rally and strong pitching by Jack Dawson. The City league seeks a scorekeeper at $5 per night, with contact details provided.

Mabscott Beckley West Virginia Dido Sunoco Sparks TV Mabscott Boys Casketeers Meadows Earl Arbaugh Rogers Arbaugh Jack Dawson J. Ball B. Ball

Citadel Outfielder Wins Southern Conference Batting Crown

Washington UPI The Citadel outfielder Jerry Buchanan captured the Southern Conference batting title at .429 edging West Virginia's Ed Tekavec by two points in the closest finish in league history. George Washington’s Jim Farleyhit .411 and Richmond’s Dick Haymore at .400 also joined the 400 club. Buchanan rose from a .317 average as a sophomore to .429 in his third year as Citadel remains a repeat batting champion with Dick Jones Bill Marsh and Henry Mura previously leading 1958–60.

Buchanan Tekayec West Virginia Citadel Dick Jones Bill Marsh Henry Mura

Twins Recall 2 Minor Pitchers Sign Free Agents

The Minnesota Twins recalled two minor league pitchers Bill Pleis and Gerry Arrigo from Syracuse and Charlotte of the International League and signed two free agents James Roland 18 Raleigh NC and Neil Otto 21 outfielder from Eastern Michigan College. Ted Sadowski 0-2 with a 6.82 ERA was sent to the Syracuse Chiefs as part of the deals.

Baltimore UPI Minnesota Twins Bill Pleis Gerry Arrigo Syracuse Charlotte James Roland Raleigh N.C Neil Otto Eastern Michigan College Ted Sadowski Syracuse Chiefs

Hess Golf Facts At Twin Oaks

Qualifying rounds begin this weekend for a match play tournament at Twin Oaks Country Club. Open to the public, with 5 or 6 flights, trophies for winners and runners up, and a small entry fee. Clubhouse open to members this weekend only.

Hess Twin Oaks Twin Oaks Country Club Twin Oak

Reds Back In First Place After Lary Tops Indians

Detroit pitcher Frank Lary silenced Cleveland in the nightcap as the Tigers beat the Indians 2-1 to split a two game set and trim Cleveland’s lead to a half game. Lary held the Tribe scoreless through five, scoring the winning run on a fielder’s choice while Norm Cash hit his 15th homer in support. In the opener, Cleveland won 1-0 behind Jim Perry, but John Romano’s 22 game hitting streak ended. Other majors: Yankees stretch to six with a 6-1 win over Kansas City, Twins beat Baltimore 3-1, Red Sox edge Angels 6-5, Braves’ six homers in a loss to Reds, Pirates top Dodgers 4-2.

Milton Richman United Press International Frank Lary Mule Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Tigers Lary Bubba Phillips Don Dillard Detroit Wynn Hawkins Norm Cash Johnny Temple Vic Power Don Messi Jim Perry Frank Funk Tribe John Romano Jimmie Dykes Bob Hale Tiger Bob Scheffing Larry Napp New York Yankees Kansas City Athletics Minnesota Twins Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Los Angeles Angels Cincinnati Reds Milwaukee Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies San Francisco Giants Homer Bill Stafford A’s Moose Skowron Yankees Skowron Yanks Jim Archer A's Kansas City Leo Posada Norm Siebern Joe Pignatano Danny McDevitt Billy Martin Twins Minnesota Baltimore Martin Jack Fisher Jim Kaat Boston Bears Duren Vic Wertz Ryne Duren Boston Ted Wills Gene Leek Red Sox Gary Geiger Reds Gordie Coleman Moe Drabowsky Jim Maloney Pirates Dodgers Stan Williams Bob Friend Bobby Shantz Bob Skinner Bill Mazeroski Pittsburgh Willie Davis Los Angeles Friend Johnny Buzhardt Giants Phillies Pancho Herrera Don Demeter Bobby del Greco Phils Sam Jones Willie Mays Willie McCovey

Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights Across Leagues

Major league standings show Cleveland leading the American League with 34 wins and 18 losses, followed by Detroit and New York. National League leaders include Cincinnati and Los Angeles, with full schedules and Thursday results across matchups like Minnesota Baltimore and Boston Los Angeles. Friday and Saturday pitching matchups feature Muffett, Fornieles, Herbert, and Coates among others, with several night games noted and rain delays reported.

W. L. Pet Cleveland Detroit New York Baltimore Boston Kansas City Washington Chicago Minnesota Los Angeles Los Ang Det Fowler Moeller Muffett Fornieles Herbert Coates Locke Regan Twlight McLish Shaw Donovan Hoaugh Cincinnati San Francisco Pittsburgh St. Louis Milwaukee Philadelphia Buhl Cardwell O'Toole Gibson Sullivan Drysdale Haddix Marichal

Milwaukee lineup report with key NL players listed

Milwaukee National League lineup and batting order references include Aaron Robinson Adcock Freese Mathews Cardenas Pinson Bolling and other listed players with positions noted. Names and numbers indicate positions and at bats or stats from an abbreviated box score or recap.

Abrhbbi Obrhbi Maye Blas’ame dDemerit Kasko Bolling Cardenas Mathews Pinson Aaron Robinson Adcock Freese Thomas MW Post

Gregory Slated For Marlins Mound Duties

Lefthander Leroy Gregory of the Charleston Marlins, 4-2, was set to start tonight as Charleston hosts Rochester in the opening game of a four game series in the International League. The clubs also meet in a single game Saturday and a doubleheader Sunday.

Charleston W. Va UPI Leroy Gregory Charleston Marlins Rochester

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