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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1966

Page

8

Hannum Hired As 76ers Coach On Two Year Pact

Philadelphia owner Irv Kosloff signed Alex Hannum to a two year contract to coach the 76ers after firing Dolph Schayes. Kosloff said the aim is an NBA title for Philadelphia. Chamberlain’s discipline and flight attendance were cited in team tensions.

Hannum Philadelphia UPI Irv Kosloff Philadelphia 76Ers Alex Hannum Kosloff San Francisco Warriors 7Éers Schayes Celtics Chamberlain

Drake Relays sees eight records fall and big mark feats

United Press International reports eight meet records at the Drake Relays in Des Moines led by Texas A&M shot put star Randy Matson who hit 65 feet 3 1 2 inches and discus 185 feet 4 inches. Van Nelson of St Cloud won the three mile in 13 9 2 and six mile in 28 48 6. Penn Relays produced few marks due to rain with Villanova and Kent State posting rare marks. Michigan State set a national collegiate 480 shuttle relay record in 57 4, while Texas Southern clocked 40 2 in the 440 yard relay.

United Press International Randy Matson Texas A&m Matson van Nelson St. Cloud Minn Acord Jack Harvey Michigan Art Swarts South Carolina Des Moines Iowa Franklin Field Philadelphia Villanova Sam Bair Jr Kent State Dave Patrick Vilanova Penn Abilene Christian Walnut Calif Tom Farrell St. John’s N.Y John Pennell Sam Kirk Pennell Cyrol Burleson Oregon Jim Grelle Northern Illinois Bloomington Ind University of Colorado Colorado

Spencer Beats London In Manchester Bout Remains UPI Note

Thad Spencer from Portland outpointed Brian London in Manchester as Billy Walker defeated Bowie Adams in Phoenix, with Britain and United States connections noted along with judges scores and locations.

Manchester England Thad Spencer Portland Ore Brian London Britain Billy Walker Bowie Adams Phoenix Ariz

Toronto boxer defeats Dizzy Dean in surprise stoppage

Bob Felstein, age 205, of Toronto, stopped Dizzy Dean, 181, of Zanesville Ohio, in a startling match announced by UPI.

Toronto UPI Bob Pretty Boy Felstein Dizzy Dean Zanesville Ohio

Local boxing bout ends with Lester KOing Lopez

In Oakland, Jimmy Lester of San Francisco aged 159 delivered a knockout against Ernesto Lopez from Mexico City aged 162 in a brief boxing bout, reported by UPI.

Oakland Calif UPI Jimmy Lester San Francisco Ernesto Lopez Mexico City

Hernandez Beats Bent In Tight City Lightweight Bout

In Milwaukee Art Hernandez of Omaha outpointed Rudolph Bent of New York in a 10 round lightweight bout, with Hernandez earning a decision over Bent on points.

Milwaukee UPI Art Hernandez Omaha Neb Rudolph Bent New York

Family budget changes reflect shifting financial needs

A concise editorial note compares budget volatility to weather, highlighting how households must adapt to income fluctuations, rising costs, and unexpected expenses. It underscores practical planning, prioritizing essentials, and staying flexible amid economic uncertainty.

Chicago Bulls Form 18 Man Roster With Coaching Pending

Chicago Bulls assemble an 18 man roster from eight Western Division picks and ten Eastern Division selections. Dick Klein’s group plans to introduce the coaching staff in Chicago Tuesday as they build the expansion club to debut as the NBA’s 10th team.

NEW York UPI National Basketball Association New York Mets Chicago Bulls Dick Klein Bulls NBA Klein Chicago Jim King Bob Boozer Los Angeles Lakers Jim Washington Jeff Mullins St. Louis Hawks Keith Erickson McCoy Lemore San Francisco Warriors John Barnhill Don Kojis Detroit Pistons John Thompson Ron Bonham Celtics Nate Bowman Tom Thacker Cincinnati al Bianchi Jerry Ward Philadelphia Len Chappel Barry Clemens Jerry Sloan John Kerr Baltior

Kerr May Get Coaching Post for Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls president Dick Klein plans to announce John Kerr as head coach with Al Bianci as assistant. Kerr, a Chicago native and Illinois All-American, has been with the Baltimore Bullets and was among the castoffs acquired under NBA terms.

Chicago UPI John Kerr Chicago Bulls National Basketball Association Dick Klein Bulls NBA Kerr Illinois A! Bianci Baltimore Bullets Bianci Philadelphia 76Ers Klein

Eckert Says Baseball Will Fight Milwaukee

National League leaders met with the junior circuit to discuss the Braves matter and other topics, including Marvin Miller’s election as Players Association director and a Dodgers Japan tour proposal. Warren Giles warned any move of the Braves from Atlanta to Milwaukee would be fought to the Supreme Court, amid court orders to keep home games in Atlanta.

New York UPI National League Milwaukee Braves William D. Eckert Marvin Miller Major League Players’ Association Japan Los Angeles Dodgers Warren Giles Atlanta Giles Supreme Court Elmer Roller Wisconsin City Texas Georgia

Relief ace Scott hooks third win for Rochester

Rochester Red Wings toppled Toledo 6 to 4 after reliever Bob Scott silenced the Mud Hens for three innings. Scott earned his third win in relief, part of Rochester’s push within a game of Columbus. Larry Haney hit a two run homer as Mike Hegan went deep for Toledo. Buffalo at Richmond postponed by rain.

United Press International Rochester Red Wings Toledo Wings Bob Scott Scott Rochester Larry Haney Red Wings Columbus Mike Hegan Buffalo Richmond W. L. Pet Jacksonville Syracuse Toronto

Thomson to enter U.S. Open in San Francisco

British Open champion Peter Thomson, the Australian, will play in the U.S. Open June 16 to 21 in San Francisco. This marks his first Open entry since 1957.

New York Peter Thomson Thomson San Francisco

Marichal Dodger Rivalry Reignites In Giant Dodgers Tilt

Major league action resumes as Juan Marichal faces the Dodgers for the first league game since the Roseboro clash at Candlestick Park last August. The tense pennant race between San Francisco and Los Angeles set the backdrop for tonight’s dramatic game. Exhibition results yesterday included Cubs over Dallas-Fort Worth 8-2 and Los Angeles over Spokane 4-2, with the Mets losing 2-0 to Jacksonville despite a five-inning no-hitter by Hepler and Eilers.

W.L. Pet Baltimore Cleveland Chicago Detroit California Minnesota Washington Boston New York Kansas City Hunter Lopez Pascual Horlen Santiago Lolich Miller Ortega Tiant Downing Pittsburgh San Francisco Los Angeles Philadelphia Atlanta St. Louis Cincinnati Fischer United Press International Juan Marichal Herman Franks Marichal John Roseboro Marichal Roseboro Candlestick Park San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Roseboro Giants Chicago Cubs Dallas-Fort Worth Spokane University of Santa Clara New York Mets Bill Hepler Dave Eilers Jacksonville Mets

Major League Leaders List For Batting and Pitching

Major and minor league stat lines show leaders in batting average home runs and runs batted in across the National and American Leagues. Notable names include Aaron Mays Alou Reichardt Kaline and Yastrzemski with standout totals in homers RBIs and batting averages while pitchers Marichal Cuellar Perry McDowell and McNally post undefeated records.

United Press International National League G. AB R. H. Pet. Boyer Smith Morgan Hou Flood Allen Phil Santo Chi Stargll Ra CU Aloe Pinson Cin Pylironi Pitt Clinnte G. AB. R. H. Pet. Alvis Cle F.rbsn Bal Abasn B.rbsn Yzinski Warner Cal Orioles Scott Red Sox Kaline Tigers Aaron Braves Cards Mays Giants Johnson Dodgers Thomas Haller McCovey B. Robinson Yastrzemski Conigliaro Reichardt Angels Marichal Cueller Astros Perry Craig Knowles Phillies Face Pirates Sadecki McDowell Indians McNally Barber Palmer Stephenson Burdette Locker Pizarro White Sox Tiant

Welcome Gift Terry and the Lemon in Baseball Deals

The 1964 off season saw Gabe Paul offer Ralph Terry $30,000 with an illegal performance clause after the Yankees traded to Cleveland for Pedro Ramos. Terry fought the deal, later signed, and endured a protracted conflict over pay, eventually moving to Kansas City where poor results sparked more controversy. The saga left Ramos, O Donoghue, and Terry's own record under scrutiny, highlighting the lemon metaphor.

NEW York UPI Ralph Terry Gabe Paul Paul Terry Yankees Pedro Ramos Indians Cleveland Tebbetts Pat Kansas City Sandy Koufax Don Drysdale John O’donoghue Charles Finley Finley A’s O'Donoghue Ramos

Reichardt Key Power Hitter for Angels Breaks Through

In two years Rich Reichardt has blossomed from a $200,000 bonus baby to the Angels leading home run hitter through early 1966. The Wisconsin product belted six homers in three weeks, sits high in RBIs, and became the 11th player in modern MLB to homer twice in one inning during a 16-9 win in Boston's Fenway Park.

Anaheim Calif UPI Rich” Reichardt Frederic Carl Reichardt Rich California Angels The Angels University of Wisconsin Angel Reichardt Plma Kansas City Rick Boston Fenway Hark California

WVU Grid Drills in Final Stage

West Virginia University prepares for the Blue Gold spring game at Mountaineer Field as coach Jim Carlen evaluates material in the final practice week. Garrett Ford stars with three touchdowns in a 24-6 Blue team win, while rain and mud challenge the team’s refinements before the season opener under Carlen.

Morgantown UPI West Virginia University Jim Carlen Mountaineer Field Garrett Ford Gold Carlen Gene Corum

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