Friday Mixed League action tightens standings at Sky Lanes
Multiple leagues at Sky Lanes heat up as Raleigh County Bank and Beckley National Bank vie for early lead in a tight race. O Thompson posted a 4 2 series for Musicmakers while B Hawley and L Lowery led losers with 5 and 30.
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Report Shows Football Caused 3 Fatalities This Season
Los Angeles based report by Dr. Floyd Eastwood shows 37 football related fatalities this season, 19 direct and 18 indirect. Breakdowns include colleges five direct, high schools 11 direct 12 indirect, semi pro two, sandlot five with three direct and two indirect, plus two indirect official fatalities. Direct deaths mainly from head or brain injuries. spinal injuries also noted.
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Wilkinson Seizes Punt Return Lead at Duke
New York, UPI reports sophomore Jay Wilkinson of Duke leads major colleges with 252 punt return yards on 12 returns. Virginia quarterback Fred Colvard drops to second with 166 yards on nine returns. Wilkinson had 160 yards on five runbacks against NC State last weekend. Dick Drummond of George Washington is second in kickoff returns with 302 yards on seven returns. WVU meets GW in Washington Saturday. Drummond also tied for ninth in scoring with 42 points.
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Promoter Promises Return Bout If Caldwell Wins
In London promoter Jack Solomons pledged a rematch with Eder Joefre for John Caldwell of North Ireland if the Brazilian wins their January world bantamweight title fight. In New York, Giants fullback Joe Morrison rehoned after a left knee sprain and may see limited action against the Redskins.
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Venus de Milo statue discovered on Melos Island
On November 4, 1820 the statue of Venus de Milo was found on Melos and is now in the Louvre Paris. Future explorations around Melos search for the statue arms. The home of the future may include a driveway turntable to ease exiting and turning, benefiting the ladies.
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Zodiac Horoscope Tips From Field Enterprises 1961
The page lists sun signs with brief guidance for Aries through Pisces, noting relationship cautions for Taurus, restraint for Gemini, morale boosts for Virgo, and financial caution for Aquarius. It closes with a neutral line about personal outlook and credits Field Enterprises, Inc in 1961.
Sparky Adams Shines For Charleston High Gridiron
Charleston High School quarterback Sparky Adams, a 15 year old with 5 11 and 155 pounds, leads the Lions against undefeated Huntington. Once not on the camp roster, he has become the team’s bread and butter, drawing praise from coach Leon McCoy. Adams hails from a football line, with father Morris Harvey star Verlin also nicknamed Sparky, and shows early multi sports prowess with a no hit Pony league record and nine touchdown passes in junior high.
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Duke freshman Jay Wilkinson shines as surprising returner
The Duke sophomore Jay Wilkinson, son of coach Bud Wilkinson, emerged as a standout punt returner. After a 62 yard TD against Virginia, he added a 68 yard return versus Wake Forest and a 160 yard season, breaking ACC records for punt returns.
Smith Signs With Rens After Lakers Cut
Former West Virginia star Bobby Joe Smith signed with the Pittsburgh Rens after being released by the Los Angeles Lakers. The 6-4 guard joined the Rens who will practice in the Civic Auditorium ahead of Saturday exhibition with the Hawaii Chiefs and Sunday season opener against the Cleveland Pipers.
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National Basketball League
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Hot-Rod) Hundley
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Little Rebels Edge Trap Hill In Junior High Clash
In Mullens the Little Rebels defeated Trap Hill Junior High 19 to 0 to cap their season at 6-2. Copton scored two touchdowns on runs of five and 70 yards, the latter following an interception. The game ended with Mullens' defense stopping Trap Hill after a back-and-forth drive.
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Bergesch Quits Leaves A's Front Office Short on Experience
The Kansas City Athletics lost veteran executive Bill Bergesch when he resigned to lead the New York Mets farm system. Owner Charles C. Finley and GM Pat Friday now run the club, after cutting several front office staff and firing key personnel earlier, leaving the organization without baseball men in upper management.
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Selkirk
Death notices for Lorenz E. Armstead and Mary E. Gipson
Lorenz E. Armstead, 71, of 246 South Heber Street, died October 31 in a local hospital. Funeral at Ebenezer Baptist Church November 4 at 2 p.m. Burial Greenwood Memorial Park. Pallbearers Blue House Masonic Lodge 27 Beckley. Flowerbearers Queen Esther Court 53. Arrangements by Trent and Durgan. Mary E. Gipson, 2 1/2, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gipson, formerly of Beckley, died in Washington DC. Funeral at Christian Baptist Church Terry November 4 at 2 p.m. Burial Terry Cemetery. Body to Webb and Neal Funeral Home then to grandmother Elsie Reed's home in Skelton Friday.
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Washington, D. C
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Skelton
Webb & Neal Funeral Home
Von Clay Hopes To Capitalize On TV Fight
Los Angeles UPI Philadelphia light heavyweight Von Clay hoped to capitalize on the break after substituting for Alejandro Lavorante in a televised bout. Clay and his manager Tony Graziano were contacted after Lavorante, Argentina's heavyweight sensation, canceled due to a cut lip. Graziano said Clay was in shape for an immediate bout against Hunter, a Ypsilanti, Michigan heavyweight and Sugar Ray Robinson stablemate.
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Majors Protest After Slick Floor Slippery Loss
The Chicago Majors protested a 65-64 loss to the Washington Tapers in the American Basketball League. Vapors from an ice hockey surface beneath the floor made it slippery, affecting play. Tony Jackson hit a 20‑footer with 15 seconds left to seal Washington’s win. Jackson led with 17, Curtis 16, Si Blue 16 for the victors. Jackie Fitzgerald 11 and Kelly Coleman 10 paced Chicago.
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Tampa University May Drop Football This Year
Tampa University in Florida faces possible end of its collegiate football program as President David Delo reports the board is considering ceasing football after this season. He notes the school spends three times as much on athletic scholarships than academics and urges no further recruiting.
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State bids sought for Pinecrest Sanitarium canned goods
The State Division of Purchases in Charleston West Virginia will accept sealed bids until 2 30 p m on November 21 1961 on one lot of canned goods for Pinecrest Sanitarium Specifications available on request Curtis S Wilson State Director of Purchases notice 11 3 Fri 2 RR
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Notice to Creditors and Bequeathers of Blanche Russell estate
Notice to creditors and beneficiaries of the Blanche Russell estate, deceased. Creditors must file verified claims with Roy A. Cunningham, Commissioner of Accounts, Raleigh County, West Virginia, by May 1, 1942, at ten a.m. to avoid loss of benefits. Beneficiaries urged to attend for protection of interests. Dated October 25, 1961. In Memoriam Brady Paris Jones 1958 memories and verses reflect on his passing.
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Beckley
West Virginia
Roy A. Cunningham
Raleegh County
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