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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1966
Page
10
The Raleigh Register notes Raleigh Beckley May 20 1966 coverage of the Flying Eagles beating Sophia in a baseball sectional. The brief item highlights the victory and the date in the Wingfoot area’s sports corner.
Billy Capps of Black Knight Country Club survived rain soaked Laurel Valley for a 72 75 147 total to earn low qualifier from the tri state area. Chuck Seally and David Smith close behind as 60 club pros and 100 touring pros prepare for the National PGA at Firestone in Akron Ohio July 2 23.
Hurricane UPS reports a planned three day Open golf tourney at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course in July. The event, one of West Virginia's richest opens, is sponsored by Heck's Discount Chain and will be open to both professionals and amateurs.
Atkinson's built a 5-1 lead through three innings then withstood a Smith Williams rally to win 7-6 in Sophia League action. Cooney Daniels Bowens Johnson and Saddler among leading hitters as Atkinson's hitters Lester Norman Bowens Cline and Dan iels contributed multi hits.
Darel Dieringer of Charlotte topped eight independents during the second day of time trials at Charlotte Motor Speedway. His four lap average in a 1966 Comet reached 145.258 mph for ninth on the grid. Richard Petty claimed pole with 148.637 mph for the World 600. 16 drivers total qualified by day’s end with more to come and a 20 mile race to settle the final spots.
Beckley Women's Bowling Association holds a general meeting Sunday at 3 00 p m in the Police Court room of the City Municipal Building. All members urged to attend. Agenda includes officer elections and reports from delegates to national and state meetings.
Wheeling Central Catholic, the defending champion, meets St Francis of Morgantown in the 5th annual State Catholic Baseball Tournament opener at Parkersburg. Other day one pairings include Huntington St Joseph's versus McMechen Bishop Donahue Charleston Catholic against Martinsburg St Joseph's and Parkersburg Catholic versus Fairmont Central with semifinals at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and the final at 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
Henry Cooper wins a point as the British Boxing Board of Control lets fighters' seconds decide on eye injury stoppages in the 15 round heavyweight title bout with Cassius Clay at Arsenal Stadium. Wicks says he will pull Cooper if needed. Board cites referee autonomy.
UPI reports three major network sports attractions Saturday command attention. Cassius Clay vs Henry Cooper live on ABC Wide World of Sports at 5 p.m. EDT, the 92nd Preakness at Pimlico on CBS at 5:30 p.m. EDT, and Indians vs White Sox at 2 p.m. EDT on NBC if weather permits. NBC also offers Twins vs Yankees in home cities to avoid conflicts. A Sunday NBC documentary The Russian Sports Revolution airs at 6:30 p.m. EDT.
West Virginia University outlines the 1966 67 basketball slate with two new home opponents Illinois and Detroit. The Mountaineers host Southern Conference for East Carolina and William and Mary while adding George Washington and VMI away. Out-of-state trips include Portland for the Far West Classic and games against Davidson Pitt Penn State Maryland Duke St John’s Syracuse Richmond and George Washington.
Jose Torres, a 7-5 favorite, defends his light heavyweight title in a 15 round outdoors bout against Wayne Thornton at Shea Stadium. The event expects 20,000 fans and a $175,000 gate, with the ring action set for 10:30 p.m. EDT.
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