Derby Trail Narrows to Two for Rose Run Favorite Showdown
Kentucky Derby outlook centers on Never Bend and Candy Spots as top choices after the Everglades Stakes in Hialeah. Royal Ascot, Cool Prince, and several outsiders offer potential upset chances if track conditions turn muddy, with Never Bend aiming for the Florida Derby prior to the Derby.
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Hialeah
Fla
UPI
Harry Guggenheim
Rex Ellsworth
California
Candy Spots
Cool Prince
W. O. Helis Jr
Sunny Hiateah
Royal Ascot
Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons
B. Major
Gay Pet
Tenacle
Never Bend
Florida
Everglades
Churchill Downs
Diving Champion Pat McCormick to Attend Centennial Banquet
West Virginia Centennial Sports Greats banquet in Charleston on April 6 will include Pat McCormick the former Olympic diving champion who won gold in 1952 and 1956. She will join figures such as Jesse Owens Roger Ward Ted Williams Eddie Arcaro Rocky Marciano and Sam Huff.
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Charleston
Filipino tennis stars open Davis Cup series in Manila
Asian Games champion Johnny Jose faces Lew Gerard and veteran Felicisimo Ampon meets Ian Crookenden in opening singles of the Philippines vs New Zealand interzone Davis Cup series in Manila.
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Manila
UPI
Johnny Jose
New Zealand
Lew Gerard
Felicisimo Ampon
Ian Crookenden
Bermuda Shorts Spark Umpire Bench Clash at Pirates Camp
Fort Myers report says Amer ican League umpire Ed Hurley ordered Joe L Brown from the bullpen bench at Terry Park when Brown wore Bermuda shorts. Brown initially argued, then backed off. Hurley later admitted recognizing Brown only after the fact and noted rules bar nonuniformed personnel from dugouts. Veale was similarly chased earlier, then allowed to warm up after learning his role.
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Les Biederman
Brown
Hurley
Bob Veale
Bull Pen
Pirates
Frank Walsh
Bob Friend
Veale
Sarasota
Friend
White Sox
Ed Hurley
Charley Dressen
Los Angeles Dodgers
Clay's boxing flaws and warnings for future champion hope
The article highlights Cassius Clay's raw speed and chin but criticizes his defensive flaws and tendency to drop hands. It argues he must relearn basic technique and gain balance in the gym to realize potential as a pro fighter, after a controversial Jones decision. It also notes a harsh assessment of his marketing image versus his in-ring craft.
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Clay
Big Lip
Louisville
Doug Jones
Jones
Cassius Clay
Ocean Present For You and Yours Tempo Shifts Through Day
The notice hints at a restless day with a recommendation to rest in the afternoon to revitalize energy for an unusually active evening. It mentions historical notes on sports trophies, the 1664 start of a horse racing era, and a forecast of rising power generation by 1970 through atomic plants and other energy developments.
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Amos Ferguson
Raleigh County Bank
Beckley
West Virginia
Roy A. Cunningham
Raleigh County
Lester Garfield Boyden
Municipality of
Sophia
James B. Deck
C. C. Ryles
Fred X Williams
Walter Tolliver
John D. Branham
Donald Stone
Gemreral
Seeeens Med
Police Department
Policemen's Pension Fund
Fire Department
Raleigh
James B
America
Long Island
New York
Clear Energy
Crawford
Aries through Pisces Weekly Horoscope 1963
The column gives weekly sun sign guidance from Aries to Pisces with advice on rest, repairs, travel, deals, security, and trust. It notes dates for each sign and ends with the publisher Field Enterprises, Inc in 1963.
Seven Makes the Southeastern 500 At Bristol
Bristol International Speedway hosts seven car makes seeking 36 starting berths in the Southeastern 500 on Sunday at 1 pm. Fireball Roberts leads Pontiac hopes but Ford may challenge as 63 cars vie for spots. NASCAR prize money tops $22,000 with $3,250 to the winner in the Virginia 500 buildup.
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Bristol International Speedway
Ward
Pontiac
Jim Paschal
Fireball Roberts
Ford
Fireball
Atlanta
Fred Lorenzen
Martinsville Speedway
Martinsville
Outdoor safety tips for spring camping
Aimed at fishermen and hikers, the piece warns that rain can disrupt outings. It advises choosing camp sites away from cliffs and flood zones, pitching with winds, digging drainage trenches, and using quality gear. It emphasizes quick drying sleeping bags and tents with sewn floors and few seams. Check weather reports and stay home if rain is forecast.
Mountaineer Speedway Practices Delayed To Easter
L B Sut Aliff manager of Mountaineer Speedway at Bluefield says Sunday practice postponed due to rain. Track should be ready next Sunday with opening date TBD, likely Easter Sunday.
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L. B
Sut) Aliff
Mountaineer Speedway
Bluefield
Aliff
Toledo to Host Meeting on UFL AFL Working Agreements
A two day meeting in Toledo will outline working agreements between the United Football League and the American Football League. Cincinnati representatives are expected to apply for entry into the UFL. Preseason games the regular schedule and territorial rights are on the agenda.
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Toledo, Ohio
UPI
United Football League
American Football League
Cincinnati
UFL
Mets Catcher Cannizzaro Has Cast Removed
New York Mets catcher Chris Cannizzaro had his fractured right finger cast removed in St. Petersburg Florida. He will not be able to resume catching for two to three weeks, extending his spring training setback.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
UPI
Chris Cannizzaro
New York Mets
Cannizzaro
ChISOX HIRE BOGGESS IN SCOUTING STAFF
The Chicago White Sox announce former NL umpire Dusty Boggess joined their scouting staff as a temporary replacement for Ted Lyons who is recovering from eye surgery. Boggess retired after 19 years behind the plate.
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Chicago
UPI
Chicago White Sox
Dusty Boggess
Boggess
Ted Lyons
Death notices and funeral announcements
Russell Sage James 73 of Daniels. Body at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel until 2 p.m. Friday March 29 with services in Peace Chapel. Burial Sunset Memorial Park. Edith S Grubb 64 of 227 Vine Street. Body at Rose and Quesenberry until funeral at 11 a.m. Friday March 29 at Beckley Presbyterian Church. Burial Little Britain Cemetery Saturday March 30. Nick Banko 72 of Sprague. Service 2 p.m. Saturday at Keyser Bryant Chapel. Burial Sunset. DIAS FLORAL CO 345 City Ave Florists for arrangements. 1-A Cards of Thanks.
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Russell Sage
Daniels
Rose and Quesenberry Funeral
South
Kanawha Street
Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel
L. A. Garten
Oscar Lilly
Sunset Memorial Park
Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Chapel
Grubb I Grubb
Edith S
Vine Street
Rose and Quesenberry
Beckley Presbyterian Church
James Witherspoon
Little Britain
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London Rd
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