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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1965
Page
10
In Lewiston Maine tonight Cassius Clay meets Sonny Liston for the heavyweight title in a high school rink. The bout promises drama with TV viewers expected to break attendance or viewership records despite safety concerns and a large insurance policy on Clay.
A brief OCR note lists 85 proof Echo Spring Distillery located in Louisville Kentucky dated 1967.
New York Yankees outfielder Tom Tresh says Mickey Mantle faces more pressure this season as the team struggles to return to the pennant race. Mantle, age 33, battles pain from knee and cartilage issues, yet insists he feels better this year and intends to play daily, despite boos from some fans in Yankee Stadium.
In Lewiston Sonny Liston teases a big surprise for Cassius Clay as the weigh-in scene unfolds. Liston intends to confront Clay with the eye tactic he claims to have used on officials and opponents, coaxing a reaction while promoters fear a clash could erupt before the bout. Clay vows to remain quiet at the scales, though past events suggest trouble may still simmer.
Regional high school baseball tournaments continue in West Virginia after six games opened the competition Monday. Wellsburg beat Triadelphia 5-3 and Follansbee defeated New Martinsville in Region 1. Buckhannon beat Fairview 6-4 and Monongah edged Kingwood 5-4 in Region 3. Marsh Fork beat Talcott 6-1 in Region 6 and Parkersburg shutout Clarksburg Roosevelt-Wilson 10-0 in Region 2.
Beckley Hospital rallied for five runs in the sixth and two in the seventh to outlast Mabscott 17 to 14 in the City Softball league. Beckley Welding crushed Lino's 33 to 9 with a 13 run first inning surge and 9 in the second, while Beck Hospital Mabscott posted scattered hits and RBIs led by Hardy, Lucas, Bowles, and Williams as the teams combined for a high scoring afternoon.
Orioles, Yankees and Braves post wins in Beckley Little League action at Elks Stadium. D Poindexter drives in runs for Orioles with 2 RBI as Henry and Lovell homer. Yankees edge Red Sox 5 4 after late innings. Braves rally to beat Indians 9 8 in a tight thriller.
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