Carlen Defends Church Policy For U Gridders
WVU coach Jim Carlen defends a non compulsory church attendance plan for football players, stressing moral character and discipline. He revived the Fellowship of Christian Athletes on campus, saying he prefers players of high character over troublemakers and notes attendance is voluntary with parental discretion.
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Stoco Nips Eagles In Extra Innings
Stoco erased a 3-3 tie with a two run eighth inning rally to beat Beckley Beckley Flying Eagles 5 to 3 at Warren Williams Field. Pitcher Okey Calvert scattered six hits for Stoco while Mike Griffith gave up six safeties and took the loss for Beckley. Calvert doubled as part of a key second inning Stoco assault and Richard Howard delivered the go ahead run in the eighth with an RBI double, as Cuthbert and Abrams also contributed. Beckley stranded 11 runners and could not capitalize with men in scoring position despite multiple threats.
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iS Bowl-Wick Twilight Handicap Team Wins and Sets Records
Bowl season standings show teams like Gunter's Electric and Phipps Insurance leading with high series and games. Notable individuals include Clarence Tankersley with a 231 game and 585 series, and Don Martin 678 series and 255 game across leagues.
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Ad Barker
Carl Perry
Ross Phipps
Kyle Phipps
Jake Wetzel
John Hamric
Harold Mann
Raleigh Motor Sales
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Raleigh Insurance
White Cross Phcy
BFC Corp
Meadows
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John Gillooly
White Chess Phey
Marvin Pennington
Harold Blake
Buddy Hannah
Tom Shresbury
Rudy Green
Larry Garten
Frank West
Dick Cook
Orford Thompson
Quality Lumber
Earehart Rambler
Chemcity
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Sportsman
Moose
Town & Country
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John Caponitio
Max Martin
Dennis Stone
Ernie Slater
Oscar Kirby
Leonard Mabry
Arnold Wyant
John Houck
Joe Gorsica
Tom Williams
Dix Manning
Harold McRoberts
Wick Early Birds
Clay Seeks Draft Reclassification
Cassius Clay, preparing to defend his heavyweight title in London March 21, seeks reclassification from 1-A with the U S Selective Service. He hopes to be moved to 1-0 with civilian work or 1-A-O for noncombatant service. Lt Col Sanders said a decision date is not known.
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Schissler tops ABC tournament with 760 singles record
Les Schissler of Denver on his 36th birthday led ABC action in Rochester with a 760 singles, 687 doubles, and 665 team for 2112 all events. The 760 breaks former 759 singles mark, second only to Poole’s 1962 record. Schissler’s 2112 all events ranks third all time behind Winters and Lubanski. Don Chapman leads regular division singles at 761.
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Pueblo
Don Chapman
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Philadelphia
Eddie Lubanski
Detroit
West Virginia fishing outlook shows ideal conditions this weekend
United Press International reports most WV lakes and streams in ideal fishing condition with below normal temperatures. Streams are heavily stocked with trout and water clarity ranges from normal to clear, with some sections missing or milky while others are normal and clear.
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Potomac
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Patterson Creeks
Wilkes Insurance edges Beckley Manufacturing in slugfest
Wilkes Insurance rallied for three seventh inning runs to beat Beckley Manufacturing 13 12 at Caserno Stadium in City Softball League action. Mabscott defeated Jimmy's Place 11 3 behind early offense as Wilkes led 8 1 after two innings and held on despite a late comeback bid.
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Persinger
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Browning
J. Ball
Alien
Five Golfers Share Lead In New Orleans Open
In New Orleans the Greater New Orleans Open saw five players tied for the lead at four under par after the first round. Jack Nicklaus Tony Lema Frank Beard Charles Coody and Bob Goalby each shot 68 as Tommy Bolt Tommy Aaron Lionel Hebert and Jack Montgomery followed at 69. Arnold Palmer Doug Sanders among others posted 70s. Nicklaus had five birdies in a five under 31 back nine after a 37 start. Lema said it was his best golf in six months.
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Tony Lema
Frank Beard
Charles Coody
Bob Goalby
Tommy Bolt
Tommy Aaron
Lionel Hebert
Jack Montgomery
Arnold Palmer
Doug Sanders
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Beckley Hosts Region 4 Meet for AAA and AA
Beckley hosts the Region Four track meet for AAA and AA schools at Van Meter Stadium. Top finishers qualify for the state meet in Charleston and Athens. Final events span pole vault and relays today, with running finals slated Saturday afternoon.
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Beckley Little League games schedule today
In Beckley Little League No 1 the Reds face Risors at 5 30 and Dodgers meet Cats at 7 p m. No 2 features Giants against Blues at 5 30 and Pirates versus Comets at 7 p m. No 3 has Cards versus Buffs at 5 30 and Cubs against Saints at 7 p m. Sophia Little League Slab Fork plays Tams Route 4i LL Atkinson's Market versus Webb & Neal City Softball matches Long Airbox against Eppy's Drug and Plantation Motors against C & V Wrecking.
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Racing Saturday at Prosperity at Beckley Speedway
Chuck Allen owner of Beckley Speedway announced racing will continue at the five eighths dirt track in Prosperity every Saturday night weather permitting. Stock division allows models up to 1963 with one four barrel carburetor. modified permits any horsepower engine but only one four or two barrel carburetor. No quick change transmissions. Time trials at 7:00 p.m. racing at 8:00 p.m.
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Beckley Speedway
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Leola Tankersley Sparks Beckley at State Bowling
Leola Tankersley rolled a 189 triplicate for 567 series as Beckley highlighted the 19th annual Women's State Bowling tournament and became the first to achieve the feat this year. Beckley Keglers missed team honors in past events and only six local teams remain. Caffee's, E. M. Payne Co., Meadows Oil, Leed's, King Photo and Night Owls travel to Parkersburg this week to contest top ten placement and prize money.
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Beckley Keglers
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Leed’s
King Photo
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Parkersburg
Pearson Eyes World 600 Triumph at Charlotte
Charlotte racer David Pearson, leading NASCAR's Dollar Derby standings, eyes May 22 World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway as a long overdue major victory. He notes his crew, particularly Cotton Owens, drives reliability while Pearson focuses on driving. he seeks his first big win since 1961 when he swept three major races.
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Pearson
Richard Petty
Paul Gordon
Rockingham
Cotton Owens
Victory Circle
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Fred Lorenzen
Lorenzen
Reds Open Three Game Series With Cubs In Chicago
Cincinnati Reds line up a lefty duel as Jimmy O'Toole faces Ken Holtzman in Chicago. Manager Don Heffner says the club has shaken its losing habit and aims to close the gap on the split leaders after a strong stretch against Atlanta. Sammy Ellis struggles noted, pitching staff expected to carry the drive with a long haul ahead.
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Kines Signs With Bears For 1966 Season
Chicago Bears announce the signing of Michigan offensive lineman Charlie Kines for the 1966 season. Kines was chosen in the 18th round of the NFL draft.
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