Board Fires Logan High Coach Lilly Amid Political Clash
Logan County's Board of Education ousted Jim Lilly, Logan High basketball coach, and offered a principal post at Chapmansville High as a promotion. Lilly refused, while Willie Akers will take over next season. The column questions board motives and warns of harm to Logan County's coaching prospects.
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Board of Education
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Logan High
Jim
Chapmansville High
Willie Akers
WVU
Logan
Lilly
Huntington
Mear Bartram
Logan County Board of Education
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Beckley
Becl ey Beckley Beeks Host Sophia Blue Hawks Tonight
Beckley’s Flying Eagles chase victory number six as Sophia’s Blue Hawks visit for a doubleheader opener at the Dust Bowl. Coach Lawrence Wiseman weighs starting rotation amid postponements, with a busy week of five more games on tap including Stratton and Rainelle.
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Blue Hawks
Bluefield
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Eagles
Beckley
Stratton
Rainelle
Wiseman
Sophia Blue Hawks
Don Belcher
Flying Eagles
Mullens
Jensen quits Red Sox star to explain actions to wife
Jackie Jensen, Boston Red Sox outfielder, abruptly quit the team in Cleveland and rode a train toward Reno to explain his move to his wife Zoe Ann Olsen later today. He avoided reporters and gave no comment as he traveled via Cheyenne.
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Minor League Baseball Results From UPI
United Press International reports scores from several minor leagues with several games postponed. In the International League San Juan defeated Syracuse and Columbus beat Buffalo while Rochester’s game at Jersey City was postponed. Results from the American Association, Eastern League, Southern Association, and Pacific Coast League follow with multiple postponements and scattered winners.
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Birmingham
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Macon
Atlanta
Little Rock
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Salt Lake City
Portland
San Diego
Seuttle
Hawaii
Boating Heads Toward Inboard Power Revolution
National Boat Show signals a shift as Outboard Marine and Mercury maker Kiekhaefer introduce stern drive units. Evinrude Johnson Gale unveils an 80 horsepower inboard power and drive unit while MerCruiser targets 125 to 200 horsepower engines. Volvo/Aquamatic legacy noted. Industry eyes possible matched inboard outboard packages, with both sale to builders only.
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Atboard Marine Corporation
Evinrude, Johnson and Gale
Outboard Motors
Kiekhaefer Corporation
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MerCruiser
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Outboard Marine
Brown Sees No Reason To Cut Athletics
West Virginia University athletic director Red Brown urges defense of college sports amid game fixing scandals. He cites a strong turnout at his Morgantown banquet as proof of support for wholesome intercollegiate programs.른
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UPI
West Virginia University
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H. C. Carlson
Pitt
Ohio State
Fred Taylor
Taylor
UPI Board of Coaches
WVU
George King
Ricky Ray
Huntington
Bruce Meredith
Meredith
Stewart Way
Bob Sullivan
New Martinsville
Joe Retton
Barrackville
Classic Sounds Start Slow in ABC Bowling Tourney
Two of the 12 classic division teams opened weakly in Detroit as Central States Insurance of Houston posted 2842 and Carl's Meats of Phoenix 2653. Brentwood Bowl of San Francisco led with 5983, while Domm Brothers of Rochester rolled the best single block 2881 on the 59th day of action.
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UPI
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Ariz
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N.Y
Mostly Indians On All Star Team
The Springfield Indians dominate the AHL All Star selections with three first-team and two second-team members. First team includes Marcel Paille Bob McCord Bruce Cline Phil Maloney and Dick Gamble. Aldo Guidolin also on defense. Second team features Ed Chadwick Steve Kraftcheck Howie Yanosik Bill Sweeney Jimmy Anderson and George Ehman. First team members earn 300 dollars each. second team 200 dollars. Selections were voted by press radio and TV across seven league cities.
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UPI
Springfield Indians
Indians
Marcel Paille
Bob McCord
Bruce Cline
Phil Maloney
Dick Gamble
Buffalo
Aldo Guidolin
Cleveland
Ed Chadwick
Rochester
Steve Kraftcheck
Howie Yanosik
Hershey
Springfield
Bill Sweeney
Jimmy Anderson
Georg Ehman
Jones Climbs to No 2 in Light Heavyweight Contenders
PROVIDENCE R I UPD Doug Jones of New York moved to the No 2 spot in the National Boxing Association light heavyweight ratings after a fifth round knockout of Pete Rademacher in New York last Saturday. Guilio Rinaldi of Italy remained the top contender while Eric Schoeppner of Germany dropped from second to third.
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Doug Jones
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Guilio Rinaldi
Italy
Eric Schoeppner
Germany
Stith Knick Pick Stricken By Tuberculosis
Tom Stith top NBA prospect from Brooklyn and St Bonaventure learned he has pulmonary tuberculosis and will be confined for at least three months. He led Bonaventure with 830 points and 31.5 ppg in 1959-60, was a unanimous All America pick, and signed with the New York Knicks. Doctors caution on duration of illness and impact on fall play. Ned Irish expressed disappointment over the illness.
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Dempsey Advises Lads To Stay Out Of Ring
Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey told Senator Estes Kefauver in a TV interview that boxing is too dirty for the young and could disappear unless federal action cleans up the sport. He urged more men to defend boxing as it was in the old days and warned the fight game is on the verge of being buried if reforms do not come.
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Steelers Sell Renfro to Eagles in Waiver Deal
Pittsburgh trades 6-6 240 pound tackle Will Renfro from Memphis State to Philadelphia for the waiver price. Renfro came from Washington via trade for linebacker Dick Lasse and the Tribes No. 5 draft choice. Steelers add end Fred Mantino of Syracuse to finalize the deal.
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Derby Trial at Churchill Downs Shapes Derby Field Size
Race today at Churchill Downs could trim or swell the Kentucky Derby field. Four-and-Twenty leads a 10-horse Derby Trial lineup with speed types facing stretch runners, and officials expect at least 14 starters in the Derby regardless of outcome.
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Pirates Hope Series With Cardinals Keys Pennant Push
The Pirates face a pivotal two game series with the St. Louis Cardinals as they vie to stay in the NL pennant race. Manager Murtaugh taps former Cardinal Harvey Haddix to start against Bob Gibson as Pittsburgh trails the Giants by a half game and prepares to host the Dodgers afterwards.
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Lancaster Swamps Johnstown 9-4 In EL
Lancaster pounded out 10 hits for nine runs to beat Johnstown 9 4 in Eastern League action Monday. The Red Roses led with three first inning runs and added two in each of the next two frames before Johnstown’s four in the third. Lancaster added a fourth and eighth inning tally to seal the win.
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