Beckley Hoopsters Poised for State Tourney
Beckley faces Charleston state tournament after regional wins over East Bank 75 57 and Bluefield 66 60 at Fayetteville. Woodrow Wilson standout McNeish leads late rally, while Lilly Kyle and Hutchens pace Beckley defense and scoring. Opal Owens tops bowling in Beckley news as WV women's tourney heads to Beckley with record entries. Joe Mathis rehired by Cardinals to scout Missouri Illinois free agents.
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Phillies Focus On 1965 Prospects In Spring Camp
In Clearwater, Gene Mauch courts optimism as Philadelphia Phils reshape for 1965. Acquisitions include Dick Stuart, Ray Herbert, and Bo Belinsky to strengthen power and depth. Competition tight at second base and outfield with Taylor, Rojas, Amaro, Wine, and Callison vying for roles. Pitching core features Bunning, Short, Mahaffey, Culp, Herbert, Belinsky, with Baldschun anchoring the bullpen. Ed Roebuck adds veteran bullpen depth.
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Exclusive Use Delays Philadelphia Stadium Plans
Layout disputes between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Phillies over field orientations and exclusive football rights slowed a formal lease agreement for a $25 million stadium. A 68 000 baseball and 85 000 football capacity was agreed, with right field seating to be temporarily used for football. Mayor Tate favored exclusive Phillies use but supported open access for potential American League teams.
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Woodrow Wilson Receives Tickets for State Tournament
Woodrow Wilson High School principal C. G. Peregoy announced a limited allotment of adult tickets for the state basketball tournament at the Charleston Civic Center at 10.00 each. Additional Friday night tickets have been applied for but not yet received, and more have been ordered. The public will be notified when new tickets arrive.
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Mikita Remains Top NHL Scorer
Montreal reports Stan Mikita of the Chicago Black Hawks leads the NHL with 84 points, a 15 point cushion over rivals as six games remain. He added two goals and three assists last week while Bobby Hull and Norm Ullman trail by 15. Detroit’s Roger Crozier leads Vezina chatter as goalie race tightens. Carl Brewer tops penalties with 165 minutes.
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Belinsky Sets Phils First Spring Win At Mets
Belinsky's improved control and long relief from the mound fueled Philadelphia's 1-0 Grapefruit League victory over the New York Mets. Johnny Callison doubled home Johnny Briggs for the Phils' lone run, as Belinsky tossed three scoreless innings and allowed only one hit.
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Davidson Receives Economics Lesson
Richmond based NEA report profiles Davidson College and Lloyd Jordan as he defends the Southern Conference tournament system. Davidson's 32-1 Wildcats missed the NCAA field after a 74-72 loss to West Virginia, highlighting debates over tournament economics, site decisions, and potential playoff remedies.
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Pirates Aim to Stop Yankees in Grapefruit Clash
In Fort Lauderdale the Pittsburgh Pirates plan to start Steve Blass Roy Face and either Al McBean or Frank Bork against the New York Yankees aiming to extend their spring victory streak to four. They beat the Chicago White Sox 17 to 4 in Sarasota highlighted by Donn Clendenon’s three run homer and Del Crandall’s debut as catcher. The Pirates began with shutout wins over the Phillies and return to Fort Myers to host the St. Louis Cardinals who beat the Yankees in last year’s World Series.
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Roberto Clemente Back On Road To Recovery
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Joe Brown reported Roberto Clemente had gained six pounds and a second malaria culture was negative. Clemente, the 1964 NL batting champion, is still expected to report March 24 or 25 after losing 20 pounds when struck last month. Brown said he expected to talk with Clemente again soon.
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Shepherd College to stay in West Virginia Conference
Shepherd College will continue to participate in the West Virginia Conference while moving into the Mason-Dixon League. President Oliver Ikenberry said the Mason-Dixon move, approved Sunday, aims to boost athletic contest count and will not affect WVC playoff and championship eligibility.
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Sox Sign Drott To White Sox Farm Club
Former Cubs and Astros pitcher Dick Drott, age 28, signed by the Chicago White Sox for their Indianapolis farm club. He says his sore arm is cured and will join the parent club February 24 in Sarasota Florida for spring training.
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Girls Basketball Games Canceled at Beckley Recreation
City recreation director Frank Rodriguez announced the Beckley Recreation Building games for the girls team tonight are canceled. Many players will instead compete in the girls basketball tournament in Charleston.
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