Ex-Stoco star Bill Miller inks 1966 Charleston pact
The Charleston Rockets sign Bill Miller a 27 year old defensive end from Stoco to a 1966 contract. Miller, a former Stoco gridder and All-Continental Football League member last season is praised as a standout defender. He played at Stoco 1950 to 1954 and earned Raleigh County All-State honors in 1954.
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Charleston Rockets
Bill Miller
Miller
Stoco
Jim McNeish
Beckley
Bill Miller A CFL Rocket and NFL Journeyman Explored
Bill Miller built a varied pro football path from New Mexico to Navy service then college leadership roles at New Mexico High lands and Georgia. He joined the Houston Oilers in 1962, was the Bears ninth draft pick, played for Denver and Indianapolis, and later returned to Charleston Rockets in the CFL era. The Rockets defense, led by Miller and Jim Hollingsworth, saw strong 65 season rush stops as CFL champions. Meanwhile Ernie Ladd and Carl Faison saw Chargers options lapse, with Charleston pursuing possible Rocket contracts amid AFL CFL crossfire.
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New Mexicolands University
Navy
Miller
Norfolk Naval Base
New Mexico Highlands
University of Georgia
Houston Oilers
Chicago Bears
Denver
Indianapolis
United Football League
Charleston Rockets
NFL
CFL
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Rockets
Jim Hollingsworth
Charleston
Chargers
Ernie Ladd
Carl Faison
San Diego
George Coroneos
Coroneos
Sid Gillman
Ladd
Faison
AFL
Cleveland
Baltimore
New York
Minnesota
Jimmy Brown
Wheeling
Grandview Dragway to Host Weekend Match Race
Grandview International Dragway owner Chuck Allen announces a Sunday best three out of five match race at the quarter mile with Frank Boggess in a Hemi-Charger against Benny Christian in a Comet. The purse includes 500 total with 50 to top eliminator and top time, plus a junior eliminator and trophies if three or more compete. Beckley Speedway reopening possible Saturday weather permitting.
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Chuck Allen
Grandview International Dragway
Frank Boggess
Charleston
Benny Christian
Boggess
Florida
Christian
Detroit
Allen
Beckley Speedway
Prosperity
Goodyear
United States
Canada
Concord Bowlers Roll In NAIA Bowling Championship
KANSAS CITY MO UP I reports the fifth annual National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics bowling championships begin with eight teams. Defending champion Omaha University leads the field in a two day event featuring team singles and doubles. Other entrants include Concord West Virginia Quincy Pacific Rider Harding Northern and Mississippi Valley State. Omaha posted a 6216 team score in qualifying with Johnny Beck of Harding the top individual at 1304.
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UPI
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
NATA
Omaha University
Concord
W. Va
Quincy
Pacific
Ore
Rider
N. J
Harding
Ark
Northern
S. C
Mississippi Valley State
Omaha
Johnny Beck
Bowling League Standings and High Series Highlights
Raleigh Motor Sales leading the league with a 207 Wright-Anderson duo, and Raleigh Insurance at 124 percent. High team series 3165 by Raleigh Motor Sales, Marvin Pennington 612 series and 229 game lead individuals, with many bowlers posting 200+ games and multiple 500s across the standings.
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Nick Shucet
Marvin Pennington
Earlen Merrick
Roger Sharp
Howard Dew
Orford Thompson
Dick Sepkowski
Joe Piconi
Tom Wheeldin
Ray Greathouse
Joe Gorsica
Charles McDaniel
Jim Anderson
Rudy Green
Miners Defeat S and W Combine at Sophia Little League
The Miners defeated Smith and Williams Thursday at the Sophia Little League field near Glen White, opening with a nine run burst in the first three innings. Nelson hit a two on homer in the second with two aboard, Wright added a solo shot in the third, and Turman Mine hammered 241 000-97 with Poe Culberto Cooney and Daniels contributing.
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Truman Mine
Smith & Williams
Sophia Little League Field
Glen White
Nelson
Wright
Turman Mine
Poe
Culberto
Cooney
Daniels
Black Knight Ladies Golf Committee Plans 1965 Season
The Black Knight Country Club ladies committee met to outline a step up program for the nine hole course and tournaments for the 1965 season. The group listed May 10 as the first Ladies Day and May 18 for flight play with entry blanks at the pro shop for nine or 18 hole participation.
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Black Knight Country Club
Rob
Sophia Nips Mullens In 11 10 Comeback Victory
Sophia Nips Mullens 11 10 after trailing 11 6 entering the final inning. Rebels rally with four runs in the seventh to edge Mullens as McKinney Reed Prunesti Parker and Neff lead a late charge. Warden McKinney Reed Taylor Gibson Jones and Neff contribute multi hit days, Neff driving in three runs.
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Mullens
Reds
Jess Lacey
Hawks
Rebels
Wyoming County Diamondmen
Sophia Midditon
Parker
Reed
Tipper
McKiney
Benfield
McGithIn
Martin
Warden Ss
Prunesti
Gordon P
Neff
Kemp
Taylor
Hawkins
Shumate
J Jones
Wright
B Jones
Goddarde
Gibson
RBI
McKinney
Warden
J. Jones
McGlothlin
Melvin Reed
Carter Warden
Terry McKinney
J. C. Jones
Jackie Parker
Lewis Prunesti
Donald Neff
C and V Burgers Triumph in Mt Hope Softball Clash
In postponed Mt Hope Softball games C and V Burgers toppled Toney's Grocery 18 to 6 as Burgerland broke a 3-3 tie in the third with a 13 run surge led by Williams. Spadaro brothers fueled a 29 hit attack for the Wrecking crew, and Glen Jean Recreation fell 22 to 14 to the Wreckers.
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Burgerland
C. & V. Wrecking
Mt. Hope
Burgers
Toney’s Grocery
Wreckers
Glen Jean Recreation
Williams
Spadaro Boys
Co. & V. Wrecking
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J Davis
D'Anglo
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Wallace Rf
Tolliver
Lafferty
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Bailey
Stone P
Hooper Ss
Cox Cf
T Davis
Milam
Bell Rt
R Meneir
Gwinn
Wiknson
Hooper
Wallace
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J. Davis
Tolliver, Gwinn
Newsom
Stover
Toney’s
Burgerland Baker
Sweeney
Wiliams
Bolen
Keffer
Harte
Seaver
Castle
Sizmore
Spadaro
Wilms
Wills
Webb
Barbera
Price
Searbro
Kessler
Spadaro If
Toney's
E. Barbera
Toney
Hurte
Maddy
Sizemore
E. Williams
B. Spadaro
Barbara
Baseball and softball games listed for today
Babe Ruth practice at Blue Ridge Gardens at 5 30. City softball Beckley Mfg versus Eppys Drug Wilkes versus C V Wrecking. Sophia Little League Sophia Amoco versus Atkinsons Market. Beckley Little League games include Pirates Comets 5 30 Cards Buffs 7. No 2 Cubs Saints 5 30 Reds Bisons 7. No 3 Dodgers Cats 5 30 Giants Blues 7. High school volleyball Fork versus Woodrow Wilson 3 30 Baileysville versus Gauley Bridge 4, winners meet at 5 15 for title.
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Babe Ruth
Blue Ridge Gardens
Beckley
Eppy’s
Wilkes Ins
Sophia
Sophia Amoco
Atkinson's Market
Pirates
Eagles Rally In Final Inning To Beat Greyhounds Opener
Woodrow Wilson Wildcats travel to Montgomery and rally in the last inning to defeat the Greyhounds 5-1 for the season opener. Sophomores Lickliter and Beard sparked the rally with pinch hits as Beckley seeks a second win today at Warren Williams Field. A squeeze play tied the game and Hughes powered the rally with a run producing hit, followed by teammates scoring on Blankenship's double. Today's home game against Mullens requires 50 cent adults and 25 cent student admission.
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Greyhounds
Beckley
Warren Williams Field
Mullens
Rebels
Steve Lickliter
Jack Beard
Montgomery
Mike Griffith
Lickliter
Beard
Wiseman
Rusty Rappold
Rappold
Albert Hughes
J. W. McNeish
Hughes
Tom Blankenship
Flying Eagles
BKCC Pro Am Canceled Amid Weather Shortfall
BKCC publicist Tony Misiti announced the Pro Am at Black Knight Country Club is canceled due to insufficient pros from other clubs. Cited rains left West Virginia courses in poor condition forcing pros to stay to supervise repairs, with plans to reschedule in early October after the season gains momentum.
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Tony Misiti
Black Knight Country Club
Misiti
BKCC
Billy Capps
West Virginia
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S&w Combine
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Harry Culp
Paul Hancock
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Bkcc Ladies’ Golf Committee
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Sea Black
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Wilson
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Griffith
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United States Tobacco Company
Goodyear Thunderbolt
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Blackwall
Whitewall
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Appalachian Tire Products
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