Lafferty Ups Lead At Local Track Race Day Thriller
Richard Lafferty extended his season lead at Beckley Way three eighths mile oval as races, rain postponement, and a tense Australian Pursuit highlighted a Sunday program. Paul Prince and Earnie Moye contended for points, with Lafferty besting Freeman in a helmet dash while Prince led before a rain halt. Race officers planned a resumption next Sunday with possible full-bodied stock cars and a double feature.
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Larry Cantley
Prince
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Paul Prince
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Moye
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Allas
Bruce Tay
G. Alley
Red McDowell
Larry Brumfield
Jessey Athey
Bob Williams
M. B. Walker
Kaye Cavinder
Gene Stiles
Warren Wright
Souchak Wins Memphis Open With 69 Final Round
Mike Souchak captured the Memphis Open title by one stroke, finishing at 270 after a 69 final round on a rain-interrupted course. He birdied the 18th after a sand trap scare, earning $7,500 and moving to $22,462 in season winnings.
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UPI
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Tommy Jacobs
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Duke
Littler
Sanders
Bob Rosburg
Art Wall
Mason Rudolph
Gay Brewer
Jack Nicklaus
Tony Lema
San Leandro
Calif
Arnold Palmer
Laurel Valley
New River Team Caps Opening Tilt In BBL
New River Supplymen seized first in Beckley Babe Ruth League with a 6 2 victory over Keatleys at Harry Lewin Field. McDaniel took the loss for Keatleys, fanning 14 while yielding six hits and two walks as Brooks earned the win. Second game with Eric's and Harry's postponed by rain. Cheryl Daniel crowned Miss Babe Ruth at opening ceremonies.
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Keatley’s
Harry Lewin Field
Charley McDaniel
McDaniel
Brooks
Eric
Williamsport rallies past Springfield Giants in league clash
An eight run third inning powered Williamsport to an 11-9 win over Springfield. Bull Haas belted a grand slam as Williamsport built a lead, while Springfield piled up 15 hits and rallied early. Reading crushed Charleston 8-5 behind Tony Martinez's four RBI night. El Mira split a twin bill with York 3-2 and 2-1.
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Bull Haas
Williamsport
Springfield Giants
Springfield
Giants
Bloster
Reading Indians
Charleston
Tony Martinez
Rbi
Elmira Pioneers
York
Klein clocks world 200 meter freestyle record in Dortmund
Hans Joa chim Klein of West Germany broke the world 200 meter freestyle mark at the West Germany indoor championships in Dortmund clocking one minute 58.2 seconds.
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Dortmund
Germany
UPI
West Germany
Hans Joachim Klein
Indians Orioles Seek Second Wins In Beckley II Play Today
The Indians and Orioles chase a second straight victory in Beckley Little League action as the Yankees and Red Sox aim to rebound from opening losses. Peter J. McGovern of Williamsport tossed the first pitches across three fields to start the league’s 14th season. Pirates edged Giants 9-8 in a late-innings rally. Orioles crushed Yankees 29-2. Indians routed Red Sox 12-0 on Collins' no hitter and Torrico four hits. Cubs routed Reds 17-1 as Wilcox fanned 15.
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Red Sox
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Little League
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Pirates
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Redlegs
Wilcox
Betsy Rawls Ends 13 Month Victory Drought
Betsy Rawls breaks a 13 month win drought at the Dallas Women's Civitan Open golf tournament with a aiding Wright who previously led and now assists.
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UPI
Betsy Rawls
Mickey Wright
Miss Wright
High School Tournaments Resume This Week
Marsh Fork faces Greenville in Region 6 semifinals at Warren Williams Field today at 4 30 p m in pursuit of another shot at the State Baseball Championship. Bulldogs were runners up last year. Woodrow Wilson meets Cedar Grove in Region 5 semifinals on Tuesday at 4 p m.
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Greenville
Warren Williams
Bulldogs
Woodrow Wilson
Cedar Grove
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