Dean Chance Wins 64 Cy Young Award
Dean Chance, 23, of the Los Angeles Angels, was named baseball’s outstanding pitcher for 1964. He led with 17 of 20 BWAA votes, posted a 24 victory top for Larry Jackson behind, and tied Carl Hubbell’s 1933 1-0 season record with four losses by identical scores. Frick praised Chance, who finished with a 1.65 ERA in 278 innings and 11 shutouts while aiming for more wins after the All-Star break.
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Baseball Writers’ Association of America
Larry Jackson
Chicago Cubs
Sandy Koufax
Los Angeles Dodgers
Carl Hubbell
Hubbell
Hy Hurwitz
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Angels
Marv Grissom
Joe Adcock
Jim Fregosi
Bobby Knoop
Lou Clinton
Frick
Ford Frick
Mikita Hull Lead NHL Scoring Contenders After Strong Week
Chicago stars Stan Mikita and Bobby Hull stayed atop the NHL scoring race with Mikita adding a lone assist for 16 points and Hull moving to second with a goal and two assists for 12. Detroit rookie Roger Crozier lowered his goals per game as goaltenders dominated a stingy seven days, while Jacques Plante secured a shutout in relief for the Rangers.
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UPI
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Stan Mikita
Bobby Hull
National Hockey League
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Hull
NHL
Detroit
Norm Ullman
Andy Bathgate
Tronto Maple Leafs
Bathgate
Frank Mahovlich
Jacques Plante
Marcel Paille
New York Rangers
Roger Crozier
Ford Will Be Able To Pitch
Whitey Ford, New York Yankees pitcher, underwent a two hour operation to clear a blood flow obstruction in his left arm. He will be transferred to his own room at St. Luke's Hospital today and is reported in excellent condition. Doctors expect him to pitch again before long and return to New York within a week.
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Houston
UPI
New York Yankee
Whitey Ford
St. Luke’s Hospital
Ford
New York
Denton Cooley
Hank Bauer Named AL Manager Of Year For 1964
Hank Bauer of the Baltimore Orioles is honored as American League manager of the year after guiding Baltimore to a third place finish, a 16 percent improvement over 1963. He edges Al Lopez and Yogi Berra in a vote by UPI baseball experts, with praise for instilling professionalism and uniting a diverse roster despite late-season injuries and bullpen strain.
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Fred Down
UPI
New York
Hardbitten
Hank Bauer
Baltimore Orioles
Bauer
United Press International Board of
al Lopez
Chicago White Sox
Yogi Berra
New York Yankees
Orioles
Hank
Oriole
Lee MacPhail
Wally Baunker
Brooks Robinson
Milt Pappas
Boog Powell
Schweickert Leads ACC In Total Offense For Tech
Virginia Tech quarterback Bob Schweickert tops the Southern Conference in total offense with 1,097 yards through eight games after a 202-yard performance against NC State in a 28-19 win. George Washington’s Gary Lyle leads rushing with 543 yards this season, while Richmond’s Ronnie Smith remains the aerial leader with 66 completions. West Virginia shows strong marks in multiple categories, including total offense and defense.
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UPI
Bob Schweickert
Virginia Tech
Gary Lyle
George Washington
Schweickert
North Carolina State
Tech
Lyle
West Virginia
Kelso Faces Final Washington DC International Bid
Kelso on the cusp of retirement remains sharp as he seeks a fourth consecutive horse of the year title in the mile and a half Washington DC International at Laurel. Eight international runners join Gun Bow for Gedney Farm with Ismael Valenzuela aboard Kelso and Walter Blum guiding Gun Bow.
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Veronese
Italy
Belle Sicambre
France
Primordial
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Anilin
Russia
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Ireland
Ryu Forel
Japan
Ismael Valenzuela
Eddie Arcaro
Walter Blum
Ohio State Would Not Help Attendance Without Bowling Green
Ohio State draws crowds rivaling the nation’s best, but Bowling Green State College could offer a box office boost. Coach Dout Leatherman Perry touts BG’s depth and recent success, noting 10 future pros among this 1964 squad and a pipeline built by strong recruiting and by-passed players finding chances to play winning football.
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Bowling Green
Ohio
NEA
Ohio State
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Bowling Green State
Dout Leatherman Perry
Perry
Falcons
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Pippins
Don Lisbon
San Francisco 49Ers
Youngs
Harlem Globetrotters To Perform At Armory
The Harlem Globetrotters play the Raleigh County Armory Field House tonight at 8:00 against the Washington Generals. Star players listed include Tex Harrison Meadowlark Lemon Connie Hawkins and Bill Garner joining exhibition acts Peg-Leg Bates Kimi Yokoi Richad Bergmann Lee Dal Joon Steve Parry Lee Marx Michel LeMay and George Lee among others.
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Raleigh County Armory
Washington Generals
Globetrotters
Tex Harrison
Meadowlark Lemon
Connie Hawkins
Bill Garner
Bobby Jo Mason
Bradley
Fred Neal
Washington
Orbie
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Frank Szarnicki
Ed Maher
Bob Pawlak
Pat Carey
Roger McCann
Sam Sawyer
Peg-Leg Bates
Kimi Yokoi
Richad Bergmann
England
Lee Dal Joon
Korea
Steve Parry
Lee Marx
Michel LeMay
George Lee
Morton Reeves and Stoco Reach First Round Wins at Stonecoat Tourney
Morton Reaves led Morton Reaves to a 51 20 victory over Hollywood after a 31 7 first half burst while Stoco edged Fireco 32 22 as the Stoco High School event opened. Tonight four more first round games at 6:30 and 7:30 and 8:30 precede Wednesday action toward quarterfinals.
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Sophia
Stock
Argentine Heavyweight Oscar Bonavena Arrives for MSG Fight
Oscar Bonavena an undefeated Argentin e heavyweight reached New York from Buenos Aires to face Dick Wipperman of Buffalo at Madison Square Garden on November 13.
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FIGHT
New York
UPI
Oscar Bonavena
Buenos Aires
Dick Wipperman
Buffalo
N.Y
Madison Square Garden
Grubbs Suffered Heart Attack in Conference Pause
Howard Grubbs executive secretary of the Southwest Athletic Conference was admitted to Methodist Hospital Thursday after suffering a heart attack.
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LAS
UPI
Howard Grubbs
Southwest Athletic Conference
Methodist Hospital
Orioles name Craft Baltimore field coordinator
UPI reports former Houston Colts manager Marty Craft has succeeded Billy Hitchcock as field coordinator of the Baltimore Orioles.
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Craft Baltimore
UPI
Houston Colts
Marty Craft
Billy Hitchcock
Baltimore Orioles
Chamberlain Scoring Again Despite Illness and Return
Wilt Chamberlain, slowed by an intestinal disorder, trails in scoring but shows pace with a 33.4 ppg average and a 52-point game against New York. Jerry West leads in total points with 277, while Gus Johnson and Sam Jones follow. Beaty leads FG percentage and Adrian Smith tops free-throw shooting. Thurmond edges Lucas in rebounds and Rodgers tops in assists.
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New York
UPI
Wilt Chamberlain
National Basketball Association
San Francisco Warrior
Chamberlain
San Francisco
Big Wilt
Jerry West
Los Angeles
Gus Johnson
Baltimore
Baily Howell
Walt Bellamy
Sam Jones
Boston
Celtics
Bob Pettit
St. Louis
NBA
Zelmo Beaty
Adrian Smith
Cincinnati
Nate Thurmond
Jerry Lucas
Guy Rodgers
Goalies to be Measured by New Time Based System
New York (UPI) the American Hockey League will test a revised goalie metric using minutes played instead of games to compute averages. The change uses minutes divided by 60 to reflect actual playing time, aiming to correct inequities in the current game count method and include overtime.
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New York
UPI
American Hockey League
Les Brinkley
Cleveland Barons
Mountaineers Host William and Mary In Tough Home Test
West Virginia faces 3-5 William and Mary in a Southern Conference clash at Mountaineer Field. Marvin Levy’s Indians, led by sophomore standout Chuck Albertson, seek an upset after a string of losses while WVU aims to cement a high note ahead of Syracuse finale. About 15,000 expected with Boy Scouts and high school groups urged to arrange group tickets through Tom Grayson.
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Marvels
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Butler
Mountaineer Field
Tom Grayson
University
Syracuse
Mountaineers
Forest Fires Threaten West Virginia Hunting Season
A reader argues West Virginia forest fires, caused by careless hunters and youths, threaten wildlife, homes, and future hunting seasons. The piece urges hunter education and personal responsibility to prevent more blazes and preserve future game.
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West Virginia
Raleigh County Memorial
Rockets Canton Still Tied For UFL Top Spot
Indianapolis clinched at least a tie for the Eastern Division crown after a 21 to 2 win over Quebec as Roger Lopes set the season rushing record with 936 yards. In the West Canton and Charleston won big to stay 9-2, Canton tying the single game scoring record with 65-7 over Wheeling, while Joliet fell to Charleston 0.
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UPI
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United Football League
Quebec
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Joe Williams
John Henry Jackson
Coleaders Charleston
Canton
Wheeling
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Joliet
Ron Miller
Rockets
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Grand Rapids
Mel Triplett
University of Toledo
New York Giants
Bowling Scores From Hopkins Sky Lanes Mixed League
Hopkins Sky Lanes mixed league results list high team and individual figures. Means Lumber Co. posted the high team series and game while Bob Shelton led the individuals with a 216 game and 583 series. Hallie Madow and Ethel Harmon headed the women with top scores, and junior Farley plus Oater Riser and Clarence Tankersley posted strong series.
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Bob Shelton
Hallie Madow
Kermit Owen
Clovis Hatcher
Ethel Harmon
Elmer Lester
Junior Farley
Oater Riser
Clarence Tankersley
Beckley Lanes
Sophia Electric
Big Five
Modern Woodsman
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Little Five
Busters
Jess Prunist
Helen McVey
Bonnie Clay
Martina Tile Co
1710 Meadows Lumber
Ll iPete & Bob
Coal City Mkt
Mabscott Supply
Meadows Coas’t
C & O Railroad
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Sterling Lewis
Percy Mullins
Ed Kingsley
Eddie Johnson
Wesleyan Seniors Face Final Game At Home
West Virginia Wesleyan College seniors play their last collegiate game Saturday hosting Georgetown College at Ross Field. Co captains Tweedy Schaffner and Ted De Wolf lead a veteran cast including Dorr Hershman Newman Shepperd Colan Sewell and Buck Lee Walter. Georgetown arrives 4 and 3, Wesleyan 3 and 4 after a 12 7 loss to Michigan last week with a late score swing.
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Ross Field
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Schaffner
Baltimore
Ohio
Ted DeWolf
Newton
Mass
Raymond Dorr
Sebring
Gary Hershman
Curtin
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Charles Shepperd
Lewes
Del
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Beacon
N. Y
Jerry Colan
Clayton
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Clark, N. J
Buck Lee Walter
Pennsville
Kentuckians
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West Liberty
Syracuse Coach Ben Schwartzwalder World War II Paratroop Major
Syracuse University football coach Ben Schwartzwalder, a former paratroop major, jumped three times in combat during World War II.
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Ben Schwartzwalder
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