Bowl Officials Eye Candidates For Orange And Gator Bowls
UPI reports selection committees weigh Georgia Tech Syracuse Maryland and Miami as top possibilities for the Orange and Gator bowls. Georgia Tech and Colorado remained contenders with Kansas nudging for the Big Eight spot. Alabama LSU and others also eyed as potential at large choices while Georgia Tech-Arkansas speculated if Tech does not go to the Orange Bowl.
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MIAMI
UPI
Georgia Tech
Tennessee
Syracuse
Maryland
Colorado
Buffaloes
Utah
Kansas
van C. Kussrow
Alabama
Yellow Jackets
Tech
Duke
Russrow
Louisiana State
Mississippi
Army
Navy
Texas
Arkansas
LSU
Ole Miss
Gator Committee
Neck And Neck Race In Merchants Elite League Bowling
Southern States leads the Merchants Elite League with 20 wins and 10 losses as Beckley Wrecking sits second at 18 12. Alfred Burns starred for the States with a 201 game and 516 three game total while Olin Marshall added a 592 three game set for Beckley Wrecking.
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Merchants
Beckley
Midway Amoco
Alley
Steve Chappo
Beckley Wrecking
Slab Fork
John W. Eye
Seven-Up
Post Office
Alongi to meet Chuvalo or Erskine in Garden TV bout
Tony Alongi extended his unbeaten run to 28 straight by defeating George Logan at Madison Square Garden in a 10 round national telecast. Matchmaker Teddy Brenner plans an January bout against Canada’s George Chuvalo or Wales’ Joe Erskine to test the 6 foot 3 heavyweight, while Alongi’s counsel suggests a couple more tuneups against lesser opponents for experience.
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New York
UPI
Tony Alongi
George Logan
Madison Square Garden
Garden
Canada
George Chuvalo
Wales
Joe Erskine
Teddy Brenner
Chuvalo
Erskine
Brenner
Alongi
Hollywood
Fla
Logan
Boise
Utah
Tony
Bean Pole
South Africa's Gary Player Tops 1961 PGA Money List
Gary Player of South Africa retained his lead as the top money winner of 1961 with earnings of 64540 dollars on the PGA tour. Arnold Palmer, last year’s money champion, has won about 7000 dollars less than Player on the tournament golf circuit.
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Dunedin
Fla
Wesleyan Can Wrap Up WVC Title Saturday
Wesleyan travels to Bethany for the one West Virginia Conference football game this week. A win seals the title and earns a WWC Bowl berth on Thanksgiving Day against Salem at Clarksburg. If Wesleyan loses, Glenville faces Salem in the finale after Glenville upset Salem 14-13 prior.
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United Press International
Wesleyan
West Virginia
Bethany
Bobcats
Salem
Clarksburg
Glenville
Tigers
Keith Smith
Thiel
Concord
Emory & Henry
Don Stearts
Hillsdale
Mich
Fairmont State
Potomac
Baltimore Jr. College
Bluefield State
Kentucky State
First League of Nations Assembly Meets in 1920
The inaugural Assembly of the League of Nations convened November 15, 1920 in Geneva with 41 nations. The United States did not participate, and observers note the early era of governance after World War I. Shipping goods to the moon is projected with high initial cartage costs. Early trips may cost about $1,000 per pound, decreasing to around $100 per pound after five to seven years.
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Assembly of the League of Nations
Geneva
Switzerland
U.S
Zodiac health hints from a cryptic 1961 column
An astrology page offers stray health suggestions for each sign covering Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius and Pisces. It hints at surprising helps and cautions, with garbled entries and a closing credit to Field Enterprises in 1961.
Reds Turn Down Charleston Park Rent Offer
Cincinnati Reds rejected Charleston Watt Powell Park at $1 a year to move their Columbia South Atlantic League club there. The Stadium Board announced the decision, ending any chance Charleston would host a minor league team in 1962. The Reds offered $5,000 rent but would not concede full park access.
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Charleston
W. Va
UPID
Cincinnati Reds
Watt Powell
Columbia
S. C
Stadium Board
Reds
Charleston Marlins
Atlanta
Joe Brown to Defend Crown in March at Madison Square Garden
Light weight champ Joe Brown may defend his 135 pound title in early March at Madison Square Garden against the winner of Saturday’s Ortiz versus Rosi TV fight. Teddy Brenner said Brown and Lou Viscusi agreed to the bout by phone from Houston. Ortiz, 25, a former junior welterweight champ, is favored at 2-1 over Ross who challenged Brown in 1959.
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New York
UPI
Joe Brown
the Garden
Ortiz
Ross
Brown
Washington, D.C
Moore retains featherweight title in tough 15 round win
In a 15 round world featherweight bout in Tokyo Davey Moore of Springfield Ohio outpointed Kazuo Takayama of Japan. Other UPI results include Ren don stopping Rory Calhoun in New York and Dupas defeating Morales in New Orleans.
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Tokyo
UPI
Davey Moore
Springfield
Ohio
Kazuo Takayama
Japan
New York
Lino Rendon
Havana
Cuba
Rory Calhoun
Chicago
Bobby Stinanato
Cleveland
Jim Christopher
Milwaukee
New Orleans
Ralph Dupas
Halario Morales
Mexico City
San Francisco
Charley
Tiger) Smith
Bobby ‘Sanders
Soutar Wins National PBA Championship
Dave Soutar of Detroit captured the Professional Bowling Association national title in Cleveland, finishing with 212.02 points to beat Don Carter and Morrie Oppenheim. The 21 year old pro earned $6,000 from a $40,000 purse after leading the 30 game qualifier with 6,436 pins. Top ten also included Don Ellis, Dick Weber, Billy Welu, Ray Bluth, Robbie Robinson, Harry Smith, Don Scott, and Pat Patterson.
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Cleveland
Ohio
UPI
Dave Soutar
Detroit
Soutar
Don Carter
St. Louis
Morrie Oppenheim
Chicago
Joe Donato
Schenectady
N.Y
Don Ellis
Houston
Tex
Dick Weber
Billy Welu
Ray Bluth
Robbie Robinson
Clifton
Conn
Harry Smith
Don Scott
Pat Patterson
Death notices and funeral details from Chambers and area
Theodore R Chambers aged 54 of 323 Lincoln Street died at 5 a.m. Monday. Body at Caffee Funeral Home. Funeral at Memorial Baptist Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Jim Franklin and Rev. C. E. Walker officiating. Burial Miller Cemetery Rock Creek. Lying in state at church one hour prior. Arrangements by Caffee Funeral Home. Barry Eugene Wendell age 58 of Terry died at 4 p.m. Sunday November 12 in a local hospital. Body at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel until funeral time. Funeral at Terry Community Church Wednesday November 15 at 10 a.m. Rev. Gene Hall officiating. Burial Layland Cemetery. Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Chapel. George Breckenridge age 28 of 101 Ringleben Street East Beckley died Friday. Funeral Tuesday November 4 at 2 p.m. Pentecostal Church of Christ Maplewood Lane Elder Willie Scofield and Elder Cc. B. Miller officiating. Burial Greenwood Memorial Park. Body at Wright and Anderson Funeral Home until one hour prior to time, then moved to church for lying in state. Wright & Anderson Funeral Home. Classified display.
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Chambers Chambers
Theodore R
Lincoln Street
Caffee Funeral Home
Memorial Baptist Church
Jim Franklin
C. E. Walker
Miller
Rock Creek
Wendell Wendell
Barry Eugene
Terry
Rose and Quesenberry
South
Kanawha Street
Terry Community Church
Gene Hall
Layland Ceme
Breckenridge Breckenridge
George
Ringleben Street
East Beckley
Indiana Receives High Praise From WVU Coach
West Virginia coach Gene Corum called Indiana the best one victory team in the nation after the Hoosiers’ lone win over Washington State 33-7. He noted losses have been tight, including 16-7 to undefeated Ohio State, and questioned if Indiana would have a winning record in another conference. Holton remains knee-injured with no clear return for the Indiana game, while Skinner missed drills due to a charley horse.
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Morgantown
W. Va
UPI
Indiana
West Virginia
Gene Corum
Hoosiers
Washington State
Ohio State
Corum
Glenn Holton
John Skinner
Allard Pushes For Sunday Test With NY Titans
Former Boston College and Canadian League quarterback Don Allard signed by the New York Titans as Dorow’s understudy for the remainder of the AFL season. He moved into Dorow’s Long Island home for a week of study as the Titans chase the Eastern Division title. New York trails Houston Oilers by a half game. they meet Houston Sunday. Allard, the Redskins' 1960 No 1 NFL draft pick, fills the Titans’ need for an experienced backup after Bob Scrabis.
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NEW York
UPI
Don Allard
Boston College
New York Titans
Allard
Titans
al Dorow
Houston Oilers
Houston
Washington Redskins
Dorow
Long Island
Bob Scrabis
New Floor Sander and Edger for Rent at Foster Hardware
Beasley and Todd's Grocery advertise painting and floor sanding services with a new floor sander and edger for rent at 6 dollars a day. Foster Hardware Co. at 121 Main St Beckley West Virginia lists Dial CL 3-6421 for rental inquiries. Beaver and James Kershner are cited with contact numbers CL 3-8373 and CL 3-7838-7836. FABULON products are sold.
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James Kershner
Todd's Grocery
Beaver
Dial
Foster Hardware Co
Main St
Beckley
W. Va
John W. Eye Television
West
Neville St
Frank Alderson
Williamson Dealer
Modern Air Heating
Sprague
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Henry Cramer
Jacksonville
Alaba
Merchants Elite League
Basile N. Meadows
Vipperman Construc
Don Murdock
Earl Wipperman
Charles Lane
Jim Kenney
N & W Railway
Bernie Childress
Houchins Block
Phipps Insurance
Gunters Electric
Houchins
Phipps Insurance Boys
Electric Boys
Bill Ormandy
C. Blevins
Electric Shop
J. Massie
E. M. Payne Keglers
Skylanes Business League
Appalachian League
Aries
Mont 2
Taurus
Aceeban
Leo
Aquarius
Field Enterprisen, Tne
Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Chapel
Bill Lewis
Hollywood Baptist Church
MacArthur, W. Va
Paragould
NY Titans
Dangerfield Midway
Dial Floral CO
City Ave
Modena Kerlin
Zsoldas
Wyoming General Hospital
Morrison
Mencer
Presbyterian Church Choir
Sam Foglesong
Jay Kerlin
Harry Hash
Bradley
Nan Dean Hash Bradley
Funeral Home Radio
Douglas Bryant
Jack McGuigan
Johnstown Rd
Webb & Neal
Funeral Home Ambulance Service
Vance Drive
R. H. Neal
Mer
R. C. Egnor
Crab Orchard
Logan Dial Beckley
Craig
James Goddard
East Rainelle
Glade Creek
Billy Scott
Grandview
Foley Construction Company
Beckley Newspapers
Beckley Post Office
Robert L Amick
Sander
Montgomery Ward Beckley
Earl
SAO
California
P.O
Virginia Mackey
Smith
Cohen
Vera Rose Beauty Shop
Mabscott Beauty Salon
Mabscott, W. Va
Delmar Beauty Shop
Heber St
Dial CL
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
Informaon
Southern Institute of Graphic Arts
Nashville
South Street Repair Service
Jennings Radio & TV
MacArthur
Charles Logan
W. C. Rogers Plumbing & Heating
Temple St
Wright
Prince St
Yellow Cab
WARDS
Montgomery Ward
Neville St. Ph
Halstead
Westinghouse
Philco
Gibson
Zenith
Ashworth Firestone
Formica
Harvey Cabinet Co
American Glass & Mirror Co. Inc
Mt. Hope Rd
Prince St. Ph
Willey Brothers
Hinton
Kanawha Water Clinic
Veasey
Good Housekeeping
Tiwo
Jan Campbell Music Co
Jim Green
W. H. McKinney
Oak Hill
West Virginia Street
H. J. Munsey
Hartley Ave
Sparks TV & Appliance Company
Raleigh Insurance Agency
Bostick Avenue
Avon Calling
AVON
Wyoming County
Coalwood
Mom's Drive Inn
Harper Road
W.va
Dye
State Employment Office
South Fayette Street
Fuller Brush
Summersville
McKenzie
Delmas Elkins
Burgess Street
R. L. Stinson
Myers Ave
Roy A. Jones
Cather Bennett
Bibb Ave
R._ E. Bare
Nickie
End Valley Drive
Boston
Chihuahua
Alvie Walker
Epperly
Mullens
Orchard Avenue
Quarry Street
Price Brothers Consigning Berkshire Pigs
New River Livestock Market
Fotos & Co
Suddreth
Harvey Daniels
Louise Baird
Prosperity Dial
Beechwood
PH. Mullens
Beckley Hardware
Beckey
Marty
Foster Hardware, Inc
Pass
S. Fayette
Jack Wauhop
F Street
Lewis Transfer & Storage
Piney Ave
Gray Lumber Co. Ph
Beckley M
Maytag
Tub Maytag
Neville
Aytag
Ward’s Appliance Dept
Asher
Beckley, W. Va
Beckley Newspapers Corp
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