A Matter of Attitude Shapes Yankee Image
The Yankees revival and enduring image center on team play and winning. Players like Bouton Hamilton and Stottlemyre speak of discipline, camaraderie, and a storied club ethos that transcends old aloofness. The group emphasizes unity over individual bravado as they chase another pennant.
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Wilkes, Jimmys Post Victories In City League
Wilkes Insurance tied for first after a 12 to 9 win over Beckley Hospital in City Softball. Sloan paced Wilkes with four hits including a double and a home run, while Earl Arbaugh had four hits for Jimmy's. Jimmy's Place beat Long Airdox 9 to 3 at Caseino Stadium with solid swings from Arbaugh and Pence, boosting their standings.
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Bert Ball
Rotary Triumph In Mullens Duel
Mullens Rotary defeated American Legion 10 to 3 in a postponed Little League game. Rotary jumped out with three runs in the first inning and five in the second, led by strong offensive output from Cardenes Rodes and L Brehm, with key RBIs and multiple hits across the lineup.
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Far rington Extends Lead With 132 Wins This Season
AHEAD OF PACE NEW YORK Bob Farrington, a full week ahead of last year’s record pace, has 132 wins this year as he defends his harness racing driving title. Bill Haughton tops money winners with 329,979 dollars.
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Games For Today Minor LL Millers vs Royals
Multiple local games scheduled for today across leagues including Minor LL Millers versus Royals and Sophomore divisions. The slate features college and city league matchups with start times around 6:30 p.m. at various venues.
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Indians and Red Sox win Mullens Babe Ruth League tilts
In Mullens Athletic Field night games the Indians blanked the Giants 4-0 as Fisher, Lucas and Patterson led with doubles and RBIs. The Red Sox built a late rally to beat the Cardinals 12-7 after trading blows. Pennington and D Antoni fueled the win with hits and RBIs while Nutter Elkins and Phillips fueled the Cards’ offense.
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Syracuse Downs Atlanta Nine 10-1 in Baseball Hits
Syracuse defeated Atlanta Crackers 10-1 as Julio Navarro improved to 5-3 after allowing eight hits. Bill Short earned his fourth win in six decisions with a 10-0 shutout of Jacksonville following a four-run first inning by Rochester teammates. Toronto beat Toledo 9-6 and Columbus topped Buffalo 7-3.
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Pirates Sign Dickerson In Free Agent Draft Deal
Pittsburgh Pirates announce the signing of Wayne Dickerson their No 1 draft pick. The 17 year old from Birmingham Alabama signed at his home with GM Joe L Brown and will join Pittsburghs Kinston club in the Class A Carolina League before reporting to Salem Virginia in the Rookie Appalachian League. Dickerson is left handed 6 1 and 188 pounds.
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CBS Wins Five Year Exclusive Blue Gray TV Right
CBS signs a five year contract for exclusive television rights to the annual Blue Gray football game. William C. MacPhail, CBS vice president, announced the deal on Tuesday. The arrangement covers nationwide TV presentation of the classic college matchup between military teams in the South.
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Wrecking Ladies Take Softball Tilt
Soto Insurance and Beckley Wrecking shine in women’s city league at New River Park. Soto tops Murphy 9-3 with Belcher homer and two doubles. Beckley Wrecking shuts Arthur’s Keystone 9-0 as Cox leads with a triple and two RBIs. Other doubles by Vass Sweeney Mays Crook Wooddell.
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Webb & Neal Triumph in Route 41 Little League Clash
Victor Webb and Neal turned back Atkinson's 9 to 5 in a Stam ford Route 41 game. Webb & Neal built a 5-0 lead in the first three innings as Atkinson's rallied with three in the third. Danny Claytor and Shawver each had three hits for the winners while Jim McGuire doubled and singled for Atkinson's. Ricky Robinson and Anthony Gwinn pitched, with James Redden and Tom Scott behind Atkinson's defense.
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Anthony Gwinn
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Tom Scott
AFL to grant Philadelphia franchise for stadium use
AFL Expansion Chair Lamar Hunt said Philadelphia could receive a 1966 franchise if a $25 million stadium is available for joint use with the Eagles, with four local bidders led by John B. Kelly and others presenting plans. The league seeks assurances of eventual play in the new facility.
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Yankees and Tigers Win In A Loop Night Sports
In Eastern Little League action at Elks Stadium the Yankees beat the Braves 5 3 to tighten the race while the Tigers out pitched the Red Sox 4 1 on a two hitter by Bill Wynes. The Orioles and Indians tied 8 8 in a high scoring matchup.
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WVU Ends All Sports With VPI Except Football
West Virginia cancels competition with Virginia Tech in all sports for the coming year except football. Tech Athletic Director Frank Moseley said WVU cited UPI withdrawal from the Southern Conference and noted a cancelled winter home-and-home basketball series to avoid the 10-game requirement. Tech will play Toledo to fill one date. the other slot remains open.
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Hess Now Leads Stock Division at Beckley Speedway
Eddie Hess leads the stock class after winning the feature and Tomahawk runs and placing second in the heat to reach 1,235 points, moving ahead of Charlie Jordan who has 4,280 points but scored no points this week. Pete Deck sits third with 2,965 points after a feature second and heat win.
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Jerry Hunter
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Frank Prince
New York Slugging Duo Together On Sidelines
New York Yankees sluggers Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle are on the sidelines. Maris missed Tuesday’s doubleheader with the Kansas City Athletics due to a severely wrenched finger suffered Sunday. Mantle pulled a leg muscle sliding into home in the fourth inning of Tuesday’s 4 2 victory over the Athletics.
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Duncan Catron Cons WW Tussle
Tom's Peanuts Post 70 loses 5 3 as Pete Karvasky and others shine in Park Avenue diamond doubleheader. Duncan Catron's Dodge Boys roll to 10 0 five inning win over Dias Floral. Bailey held to two hits as Moran and Richmond reach base.
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Sophia Market Financiers Win Softball Doubleheader
Sophia Market edged Stover's Appliance 5 3 in the first game as Stovall had three hits. Financiers built an early four run lead and held off a late rally to win 13 9 from Hall Chevrolet in the nightcap.
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Eric's Motormen Post BR Victories
In Babe Ruth league play at Harry Lewin Field Raleigh Motors blanked New River Supply 6-0 behind Jeff Robinson who no hit the visitors through seven innings while adding two hits and two runs. Eric's edged Silver Brand 2-1 as Mark Ford pitched 10 strikeouts over seven, with Eric's getting late runs to seal the win.
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Industrial Tills Are Called Off
Raleigh County Industrial Baseball League president Bob Cerrito announced Tuesday night that no games will be played tonight due to re pairing of lights at Warren Williams Field. The loop resumes Saturday with New River vs Fayette Merchants and Stovers vs Leeds. first game at 6 30 p.m.
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Houston Loses Neely To Dallas
OKLAHOMA CITY UPI The Houston Oilers lost their bid to bind Ralph Neely to an undated contract as U.S. District Judge Stephen S. Chandler ruled the Oilers contract invalid and denied an injunction. Neely indicated he was happy to play for the Dallas Cowboys, his chosen team all along. Attorneys said they would seek a new trial while both sides prepare briefs on the facts and law.
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