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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1966

Page

3

Sanders Triumphs At Greater Jacksonville Open

Doug Sanders wins the Greater Jacksonville Open at Selva Marina with a final 15 under 273. Nicklaus joins the spotlight with a rare 18th hole double eagle on the same green, driving Fox television coverage as Sanders earns $13,500 and Brewer $7,200 in a star-studded leaderboard.

Atlantic Beach Fila UPI Doug Sanders Jacksonville Jack Nicklaus Sanders Selva Marina Gay Brewer Gary Player Frank Beard Tommy Bolt Tony Lema Bert Weaver Nicklaus

Pa Golfer Nets Two Holes-In-One In Nine-Hole Round

Andy Kandrack 36, an electrician from Pennsylvania, scored two holes in one during a nine hole round at Green Valley Public Course in Ohio Township. He used a 7 iron for the first on the 147 yard third hole and an 8 iron for the second on the 130 yard No 5. He shot a two under par 33 with five pars two bogeys and two eagles, amid near freezing temperatures.

Pittsburgh UPI Andy Kandrack Kandrack Green Valley Ohio Township

Dog Finds World Cup Trophy Stolen From Exhibition Hall

London dock worker David Corbett and his mongrel Pickles found the World Cup trophy hidden in a garden after seven days missing from Westminster Exhibition Hall. The dog led Scotland Yard to the gold emblem, insured for 84 thousand dollars, with a reward over six thousand pounds pending. Police arrested Walter Bletchley, 47, on the theft charge.

London UPI Pickles Scotland Yard Westminster Exhibition Hall David Corbett Corbett Walter Bletchley

U S Skiers Rally For Fifth At Sun Valley Werner Cup

France won the Werner Cup with 205 points as Austria stood second, Switzerland third, Canada fourth, and the United States fifth with 85. Wendy Allen of San Pedro California won the Sun Valley Challenge Cup giant slalom and led the U S with a fourth in team slalom and fifth in team giant slalom.

Sun Valley Idaho France United States Wendy Allen Austria Swizerland Canada San Pedro Calif Miss Allen

Father referee calls son during East-West All-Star game

In Lexington Kentucky during the East West College All Star game referee George Conley called out Forty white and patted No 40 on the rear as he passed. No 40 smiled as the audience learned the number belonged to Kentucky's Larry Conley and his father officiated.

Lexington George Conley No. 40 Kentucky Larry Conley George

Heffner: Reds Name DeWitt's Adaptable Manager

Don Heffner named manager of the Cincinnati Reds succeeding Dick Sisler. Owner Bill DeWitt praises Heffner as adaptable with a temperate mix of aggression and caution suited to a changing club. Heffner emphasizes tolerance and 100 percent effort, while both expect a strong 1966 challenge amid strong early confidence.

Dave Burgin New York NEA Don Heffner Cincinnati Reds Dick Sisler Cincinnati Bill DeWitt DeWitt Heffner Mets San Diego Don Sammy Ellis Tommy Harper Yankees St. Louis Browns Joe McCarthy Cincinnati ’66 Reds

Greenbrier Countians Lead in West Virginia Bowling Doubles

Greenbrier Countians Dick Scott and George Todorovich top doubles with 1273 and lead handicap at 1341 in the 27th annual West Virginia Men's Bowling Tournament at Robin Lanes and Imperial Lanes. Don Frye and Bob Craft of Logan are second with 1323. singles leader Bob Shockey of Parkersburg has 662 actual. Team leaders include Boury Inc and Canada Dry. Don Schollander joins AAU swimming champs in Brandon Florida April 7-9.

Huntington UPI Greenbrier West Virginia Dick Scott George Todorovich Robin Lanes Imperial Lanes Don Frye Bob Craft Logan Robert Beckwith Denver Parkersburg James McDowell George Hanna Lewisburg O.L. Baker H. E. Haynes St. Albans Bob Shockey Earl Ailttzer Roosevelt Rich Beckley William May Jr Joe Macuso Weirton C. N. Paul Charleston Jerry Holbrook Montey Miller Morgantown Arthur Swishier Clarksburg H. E. ‘Hanes Stanley Clark Team Jeaders Boury Inc Wheeling Canada Dry Maple Mashers Elks 202 Kanawha Mobile Homes

Orioles Seek Belt Power Amid Catcher Woes In 1966

The Orioles rely on Frank Robinson for punch as they navigate a thin catching department after Dick Brown’s brain tumor ends his season. Camilo Carreon steps in, with Charley Lau and rookie Andy Etchebarren competing to handle pitchers. Pitching depth questions loom behind Milt Pappas' departure, while infield and outfield roles shuffle as Curt Blefary, Boog Powell, and Paul Blair contend for starting spots.

Leo H. Petersen Miami Fla UPI Baltimore Orioles Hank Bauer Frank Robinson Orioles Baltimore Robinson Bauer Cincinnati Dick Brown Camilo Carreon Portland Carreon Charley Lau Andy Etchebarren Lau Etchebarren Milt Pappas Reds Steve Barber Dave McNally Wally Bunker Jim Palmer John Miller Moe Drabowsky Vancouver Stu Miller Don Larsen Dick Hall John (Boog) Powell Curt Blefary Robinsons Frank Brooks Jerry Adair Luis Aparicio Johnsons Dave Bob Blefary Paul Blair

Marilynn Smith Captures Suggs Open in Delray Beach

Marilynn Smith won the Louise Suggs Open in Delray Beach Florida by eight strokes with a 34 34 68 total. Sandra Haynie was runner up with 219, while Marge Masters and Mickey Wright tied for third at 220. Smith earned 1275 dollars and Haynie 1035 for the prizes.

Delray Beach Fla UPI Marilynn Smith Miss Smith St. Petersburg Sandra Haynie Marge Masters Mickey Wright Sue Maxwell Sandra McClinton Miss Haynie

Bowling League Scores and Standings Across Circuits

The document lists team records and high scores from multiple bowling groups including Bex's Discount Saks Jewelers Spark's TV Montgomery Ward We The Pagoda Stover's Appliance Hosts Restaurant Beckley Mfg Henry's Drive-Inn and John W. Eye with win totals and 1900s style standings. Kathryn Cole Kathy Smith and Blanche Lilly lead in various series and individual events across several leagues.

Bex’s Discount Saks Jewelers Spark’s TV Montgomery Ward We the Pagoda Stover’s U Beckley Mfg Henry’s Drive-Inn John W. Eye W. T. Grant Kathleen Cole Bex Kathy Smith

Few Attend Trap Hill Baseball Meeting

Noel Mankin, president of the Trap Hill District Senior and Little League, reported only five attendees at the initial organization meeting. He noted prior speculation about dwindling interest and said he will consult interested parties before setting a new date.

Noel Mankin Trap Hill District Little League Trap Hill Mankin

Bass leaves South Carolina for Montreal football role

Marvin Bass, longtime South Carolina football coach and athletics director, signed a three year contract to coach and run the new Montreal Continental Football Club. The deal pays 75000 yearly for three years and was finalized in Clearwater, Florida, with owner John Newman. Bass, 46, had been South Carolina head coach since 1960 and AD since 1962, posting a 17 29 4 record.

Columbia, S. C UPI Marvin Bass University of South Carolina Montreal Bass Clearwater Fla John Newman Columbia South Carolina Gamecocks Frank McGuire

Jim Hurtubise Wins Atlanta 500 in Plymouth Marathon

Jim Hurtubise captured the Atlanta 500 in a 1966 Plymouth at an average 131.247 mph before a 71,000 crowd. Fred Lorenzen finished second in a Ford after a pit stop on lap 277, with Dick Hutcherson third and Paul Goldsmith fourth. The race featured 23 lead changes and five cautions, boosting Chrysler’s NC Grand National edge over Ford. Hurtubise earned $17,920. Lorenzen $8,250.

Atlanta UPI Jim Hurtubise Hurtubise North Tonawanda N.Y Fred Lorenzen Ford Milwaukee Atlanta International Raceway Lorenzen Elmhurst Dick Hutcherson Charlotte N.C Paul Goldsmith Munster Ind Jim Paschal High Point Plymouth Richard Petty Randaleman N. C Don White Keokuk Iowa Dodge Dave Pearson Spartanburg S. C Curtis Turner Gordon Johncock Hastings Mich Lee Roy Yarbrough Columbia Petty Chrysler Corporation Bristol Tenn Chrysler Daytona Fla Rockingham Ill Cale Yarborough Timmonsville D.C Sam McQuagg Columbus Tony Lund Cross S.C Bobby Ellison Hueytown Ala Frank Warren Augusta Chevrolet T. Putney Arden

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