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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1964

Page

8

Final Respects Paid To Fred Hutchinson

Baseball paid its final respects to Fred Hutchinson a Reds manager and major league figure who died of chest cancer at 45 in Bradenton Florida. His body lay in state at Griffith Cline Funeral Home on Anna Maria Island before a Seattle burial. Hutchinson leaves a wife Patricia three sons Rick 20 Jack 19 Joe 11 a daughter Patty 16 and siblings including brother Dr John P Hutchinson. He previously managed Detroit 1952 54 St Louis 1956 58 and Cincinnati from 1959 guiding the 1961 pennant winner.

Bradenton Fla UPI Fred Hutchinson Hutchinson Cincinnati Reds Griffith-Cline Anna Maria Island Renton Wash Mount Olivet Cemetery William O. DeWitt George Ballou Walter Hoot) Evers Hank Greenberg Frank Slo Joe Garagiola J. D. Webb Jim King Bill McKechnie Sr Bill McKechnie Jr Bennie Scanio Bill Veeck Dick Sisler Jim Turner Reggie Ot George Birdie Tebbets Cleveland Indians William Hutchinson Seattle Reds Patricia Rick Jack Joe Patty John P. Hutchinson San Francisco Mary Crosette Bellvue Cincinnati Detroit Tigers St. Louis Cardinals Detroit

Big Bear Hutchinson’s Quiet Courage and Death

Fred Hutchinson known as the Big Bear fought terminal cancer with quiet grit. He insisted on doing his manager duties and resigned after years of service. Joe Garagiola coined the nickname for his dugout persona and his soft heart showed in moments like singing to his daughter Patty. Hutchinson’s friends, including Birdie Tebbetts, visited him at Manatee Memorial Hospital to say goodbye.

Milton Richman UPI New York Fred Hutchinson Hutch Joe Joe Garagiola Hutchinson Garagiola Big Bear Smokey the Bear Tampa Fla Cincinnati Reds Patty Birdie Tebbetts Manatee Memorial Hospital

Spokesman Says Political Effort Hinders Braves

ATLANTA UPI Braves official says moves to keep the team in Milwaukee are politically driven. Tom Reynolds, executive vice president, noted the club may play in Milwaukee for 1965 while pledging heart remains in Atlanta during the season. The Milwaukee suit begins Nov 24. NL did not approve transfer before 1966. The Braves contract runs through 1965, with movement unlikely before 1966 per league rules.

Atlanta UPI Braves Milwaukee Tom Reynolds Reynolds

Whitworth Englehorn Share San Antonio Lead

Defending champion Kathy Whitworth and Shirley Englehorn shared the first round lead in the $10,000 San Antonio Civitan Open at Pecan Valley Country Club. Whitworth shot 70 with three birdies and one bogey. Englehorn tallyed two under par with a mix of three birdies and three bogeys on the back nine.

San Antonio, Tex UPI Kathy Whitworth Shirley Englehorn Miss Whitworth Midland Tex Pecan Valley Country Club Miss Englehorn Ladies Professional Golf Association

Beckley Little League to Hold Meeting Monday

Beckley Little League executive president Meir Lawrence Pruett announced a meeting for Monday November 23 at the Elks Lodge. The Board of Directors meets at 7 PM and managers join at 8 PM. The board will elect officers and form a nominating committee for Eastern and Western divisions.

Lawrence Pruett Beckley Little League Elks Lodge

Nittany Lions Seek Fourth Straight Win in Houston

University Park Penn State departs for Houston aiming for a fourth consecutive victory after rebounding from an 0-3 start. Coach Rip Engle schedules evening workout at Rice Stadium ahead of Saturday night game against Houston after arriving from Harrisburg.

University Park UPI Penn State Nittany Lions Houston Lions Harrisburg Rip Engle Rice Stadium University of Houston

Yankee Clipper Turns 50 in November Birthday

This first of a two part series marks Joe DiMaggio the Yankee Clipper approaching his 50th birthday on November 25 celebrating the famed center fielder whose career defined an era.

Joe DiMaggio

DiMaggio to be Honored in Civic Testimonial

By HAL WOOD SAN FRANCISCO UPI It was a fateful day July 16 1941 DiMaggio hit in 56 straight games and was stopped by Ken Keltner in Cleveland Lefty Gomez and Joe walked to the park Three of his lines drives were among the hardest he ever hit The banquet will honor DiMaggio at the Sheraton Palace Hotel with brothers Dom and Vince son Joe Jr Mickey Mantle Willie Mays and other stars attending He lives quietly in a bachelor apartment and has no plans to return to baseball The Yankee Clipper owns a yacht he rarely uses Tomorrow: DiMaggio list of baseball greats.

Hal Wood UPI San Francisco Joe DiMaggio New York Yankees Cleveland Lefty Gomez Ball Park Joe Gomez Cabbie DiMaggio Ken Keltner Lou Boudreau Sheraton Palace Hotel Dom Vince Joe, Jr Mickey Mantle Yankees Willie Mays San Francisco Giants San Francisco Seals Tom Fisherman’s Wharf Vance

Celtics Suffer First Defeat Of Season In Thriller

Philadelphia 76ers rallied from a 25 point deficit to beat the Eastern Division leading Celtics 110 to 109 on a Paul Neumann jump shot with eight seconds left. Lucious Jackson led Philly with 27 points while Sam Jones paced Boston with 24. In other games, the Lakers beat the Knicks in overtime 132 to 123 and Detroit defeated San Francisco 121 to 99 as Wilt Chamberlain posted 53 points and De Busschere guided Detroit with 55 percent shooting in the second half.

United Press International National Basketball Association Boston Celtics Philadelphia 76’Ers 76’Ers Paul Neumann Celtics Lucious Jackson Chet Walker Sam Jones Boston Los Angeles New York Detroit San Francisco Dick Barnett Lakers Elgin Baylor Jerry West Barnett Willis Reed Knicks Wilt Chamberlain Detroit Pistons Dave DeBusschere Warriors Chamberlain A Havlicek Bianchi Heins Costello K. Jones Dierk’s S. Jones Greer Naulls Jackson Sanders Russell L. Jones Kerr Siegfried Vo Neumann Walker Warley Philadelphia Boston-Heinsohn Cisco Detroit Attels Deb E Caldwell Ger Hight Harding Thurm Cincinnati L. Pet St. Louis Baltimore

McCune Breaks Two WVU Passing Records in Report

Allen McCune stands on the verge of a West Virginia passing record with 55.4 percent completions after 56 attempts for 450 yards. He leads the Southern Conference in completion percentage and ranks high in touchdown passes and yards per completion. Key teammates include Dick Leftridge and Ron Dolan, while injuries sideline Roger Blackwell, Homer Criddle, and John Piscorik. McCune helped WVU ignite drives with long passes to wing back, and Dick Madison’s 67 yard touchdown run highlighted a win over George Washington.

Morgantown Allen McCune West Virginia Gerald McInerney McCune Virginia Tech Bob Schweickert Mountaineers Tech George Washington Dick Leftridge Ron Dolan Roger Blackwell Homer Criddle John Piscorik Doug Stanley Dick Madison Madison Bob Dunlevy Milt Clegg Criddle

Standouts Lead Syracuse One-Two Running Punch

Syracuse gains Belmont momentum led by Floyd Little and Jim Nance as they overpower Army at Yankee Stadium. Little amasses 159 rushing yards this game and 1,189 on the season, while Nance adds 110 yards to push him to 692 for the year. Little also passes twice for a touchdown.

Syracuse N. Y Floyd Little Jim Nance Syracuse University Glenn Davis Doc Blanchard Army Little Nance New Haven Indiana

Garden State Stakes Entries Close Today

Entries for the Garden State Stakes close today as ten two year olds are expected to be named for the $301,700 race. The pot is funded by horseman nominations and fees plus Garden State Park adding $125,000. The favored runner is Sadair owned by Mrs. Mary B Hecht who already won the Arlington Washington Futurity this year.

Charry Hill N. J UPI Garden State Park Garden State Sadair Mary B. Hecht Arlington- Washington

Pitt-Army Clash In 12th Meeting

Pitt Panthers visit West Point to face Army in the 12th meeting between the programs. Pitt, 2-4-2, trails Army, 3-5, with past results including Army’s 1957 win at Michie Stadium and Pitt’s 28-0 victory last season.

Pitt Pittsburgh UPI Pitt Panthers Army Panthers Cadets West Point Panther Boston College Syracuse Penn State Duke Michie Stadium Yankee Stadium

Wheeling College Hoops Opener Set for November 27

Wheeling College announces an 18 game 1964-65 schedule under coach Joe Hlaha. The Cardinals will host eight and travel ten, with a Kiwanis tournament in Wellsburg November 27-28 featuring Alliance Geneva and West Liberty. Season opens December 4 at Shepherd. home debut December 11 vs Glenville. 12 WVIAC games precede the February 22-27 conference tournament.

Wheeling Wheeling College Joe Hlaha Cardinals Kiwanis Wellsburg W. Va Alliance College Geneva College West Liberty State College Cardinal Shepherd College Glenville College

Commission To Crack Down Rules Before Clay Liston Fight

Massachusetts Boxing Commission slated to hold a rules meeting today as Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston prepare for next Monday’s heavyweight title bout in Boston. Liston’s purse dispute and a court hearing loom as the fight nears, while Clay reveals plans for fatherhood and inches toward a 21st straight win.

Boston UPI Massachusetts Boxing Commission Cassius Clay Sonny Liston Liston Plymouth Mass Clay Boxing Commission Massachusetts Suffolk Superior Court New York

Frick Rejects Belinsky Claim Against Angels

UPI reports baseball Commissioner Ford Frick dismissed Bo Belinsky’s bid for back pay after his suspension by the Los Angeles Angels. Belinsky sought about $5,000 for six weeks’ salary, arguing wrongful suspension following a clash with a LA sports writer. Belinsky was suspended on Aug 14, reinstated Aug 18, then failed to report to the Honolulu farm club, leading to disqualified-list status and halted pay. Frick labeled Belinsky’s claim as having no legal merit.

New York UPI Bo Belinsky Los Angeles Angels Ford Frick Angels Los Angeles Belinsky Honolulu Hawaii Frick

Exclusive Interview With Millionaire Horse Kelso

Laurel Maryland the Washington DC International meet at Laurel Race Course features Kelso the richest horse in the world. He speaks of gratitude to fans and his wish to remain amid public life while noting his stable life and unique habits and quirks.

Bill McCormick Newspaper Enterprise Assn Laurel Helso Washington, D.C International

Stockholm Venice of the North nickname noted

Stockholm Sweden is frequently described as the Venice of the North reflecting its waterways and historic harbor. The term appears in cultural and travel contexts highlighting the citys network of canals and waterfront architecture.

Stockholm Sweden Venice

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