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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1962
Page
7
South Charleston coach Maurice Tony Miller contends officials robbed his team of an upset in the state semifinals at Morgantown, as Beckley press forced a 62 55 win. Miller railed against calls in the last quarter while players remained subdued. officials and West Virginia commission officials defended the fairness of the game.
Arnold Palmer, two time masters champion, will compete in the Greater Greensboro Open from April 12 to 15 at Sedgefield County Club. He likely will skip the April 11 pro am. Other pros expected include Sam Snead Julius Boros Art Wall Bob Goalby Bruce Crampton Mason Rudolph and Bob Moncrier. Amateurs Ed Justa Bobby Ford Randy Golver filed early entries. Palmer is Wake Forest trained and previously won ACC golf titles and the National Amateur.
In Des Moines, the St. Louis Falstaffs surged to the classic division lead at the American Bowling Congress tournament with a 6,218 six game total, including a 3,222 closing block after a 2,996 opening. Glenn Allison and Dick Hoover starred in classic doubles with 1,431, while Harry Smith led classic singles with 696.
Oakwood Auto defeated Coca Cola 75 to 64 at Shady Spring High School to win the City Basketball League post season tournament and claim the regular season title. Dick Miller led Coca Cola with 39 points while Tony Lusk scored 20 for Oakwood and four Oakwood players reached double figures. Oakwood built a 37-30 halftime lead, weathered Coca Cola’s run, then pulled away as Miller fouled out and Oakwood capitalized.
UPI report says Supreme Court Justice William C. Douglas refused bail for Frankie Carbo in the Los Angeles extortion conspiracy case involving the manager of former welterweight champion Don Jordan. The decision comes as Carbo's conviction in Los Angeles is under review in the Ninth Circuit.
Gene Freese, sidelined by a broken ankle, tells Cliff Cook to take the job at third base for the Reds. Cook, 25, hit 32 home runs and 119 RBIs for Indianapolis, admits pressure but vows to prove ready. Reds manager Fred Hutchinson says Freese’s absence hurts but Cook’s chance could determine if Cincinnati repeats.
Coaches George King and Gene Corum of West Virginia University are set as guest speakers for Woodrow Wilson High School All-Sports Banquet on April 24. It will be the first unified sports banquet at the school, replacing separate team events. The Mountaineers’ King and WVU football founder Corum will be joined by university officials and players if they can attend. A Beckley civic clubs committee, chaired by O. D. Hall, met to discuss venue and ticket pricing with members listed as Walter Rappold Sr, Bill Earehart, Robert Sayre, A. K. Minter Jr, and Fred Filler.
The judge considered risk to witnesses in a possible new trial if Carbo received bail, noting he as alleged ringleader would bear greatest loss. The circuit court had ruled against that factor. The judge did order Joseph Sica freed on $50 000 bail and to report daily to the U S marshal except Sundays and holidays in the Southern District of California.
St Louis manager Johnny Keane says the Cardinals have power and pitching to contend for the 1962 National League pennant but questions whether the defense at shortstop and catcher will hold up. He notes last year’s strong second half and lists veterans Minoso, Musial, Boyer, and White as key bats, with a pitching staff led by Gibson, Broglio, Jackson, Sadecki, Washburn, and McDaniel, while rookies and options battle for bullpen and infield spots.
Caudill scored 57 points on 20 FGs and 17 of 19 FTs to lift Bill Ward's Construction past Smithers 104-101 in the Wharton Booster's Club Independent Tournament. Ward's led 31 in the final period as Smithers was held to 24. Chandler and Withrow added 22 and 17 respectively. West 31 and Webb 25 led Smithers. Mullens beat Wharton 82-68 behind Nuckols' 30. Brown had 35 for Wharton. Tonight Logan meets Man while Beckley faces Van in the nightcap.
Woodrow Wilson celebrates the Flying Eagles after winning the state Class AAA basketball title over Weirton High School. Coach Wiseman and captain Bane Sarrett presented trophies to Tom Vidovich as Principal Peregoy read a telegram of congratulations from Weir High School.
Nichols from Midland Texas surged from behind to win the St Petersburg Open at Lakewood CC finishing four rounds at 272 eight under par. He edged Frank Boynton by two strokes scoring 64 in the final round for a $2,800 prize. Bob Goalby placed third at 276 with a 66 final round.
Pitt football began spring drills under coach John Michelosen but rain postponed the first session. Ernie Hefferle returned as Pitt aide after time with Washington Redskins and Boston College, while Frank Lauterbur joined as Panthers aide after leaving Army. Weather permitting, practice will resume today.
Three Beckley educators will speak at the West Virginia Wesleyan Athletic Banquet in Buckhannon this week. Guests include D. K. Ken Shroyer Beckley College president Jerome Van Meter former Woodrow Wilson coach and Beckley Junior High principal and John Saunders Raleigh County Schools superintendent. The event honors Wesleyan athletes. Charles Munson Upshur County superintendent is arranging the affair.
Syracuse Nationals edged the Philadelphia Warriors 101-100 as Lee Shaffer led with 30 points. Shaffer hit the deciding jump shot with 1:19 left after missing two free throws, while Dolph Schayes added 22. Philadelphia still leads the Eastern Division semi finals 2-1. Detroit and Cincinnati split the Western series 2-1 in favor of Detroit.
All managers and league officials are urged to attend the Elks Little League meeting at the Elks Lodge tonight at 7 30. The session was moved from last week due to attendance issues.
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