Los Angeles mayor slams Detroit bid and poor losers remark
Detroit Mayor Jerome Cavnargh calls LA actions comical and a grandstand play as LA seeks to sway Kennedy to drop Detroit from the 1968 Olympic bid. U S Olympic officials say the President cannot decide the bid amid competing cities Philadelphia Portland and San Francisco.
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Detroit
UPI
Los Angeles
United States
United Nations
U.S. Olympic Committee
Douglas F. Roby
Roby
Philadelphia
Portland
Ore
San Francisco
Woodeshick Overtakes WVU Rushing Lead
Morgantown WVU statistics show Tom Woodeshick rushing for 344 yards on 70 carries this season, surpassing Glenn Holton who has 283 yards on 78 attempts. Jer ry Yost stands third with 239 yards on 44 carries and 5.4 yard average as WVU totals include 1 035 passing yards and 10 TDs.
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Morgantown
UPI
Tom Woodeshick
Citadel
Glenn Holton
West Virginia University
Woodeshick
Holton
Jerry Yost
Yost
Gene Heeter
Ken Herock
Bill Fleming
John Burnison
Joe Kiselica
Pete Goimarac
Tom Yeater
Jim Procopio
Gasmen Close On Cap Loop Lead In Bowl-Wick
Esso pulled within two games of league leader Rambler in the Bowl-Wick Handicap League by taking all three from Raleigh Motor Sales while leaders dropped one to Moose. Carmen led by Herald Kelin’s 247 game and 575 series as Barehart’s team beat Moose. Other high bowlers included Lewis Turbyfill, Max Martin, George Corey, and Paul Bowles for the losers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonds Esso
Earehart Rambler
Raleigh Motor Sales
Moose
Herald Kelin
Carmen
Barehart
Lewis Turbyfill
Max Martin
George Corey
Paul Bowles
Gasmen
Motor Sales
T. D. Conner
Joe Gorsica
Nick Shueft
Earle Mettick
Keatley
Montgomery Ward
Emmitt Davis
Patsy Fragile
Dick Rogers
Ward Kelper
Chemcity
Leeds
Kelgers
Archester Ferrell
Walt Cooper
Adam Halley
John Thompson
Tom Williams
Nicky Halash
Harry Perkowski
Harry Reed
Bowling report: Don leads as Massing and Riffe post high scores
Don leads with the highest series while George Massing posted 203 and 508. Bud Riffe rolled 503. Stanley Bender topped White Cross with 202 and 476. Kelly Milam propelled Smith Contractors to a two game win over Daves TV with a 480 series, Bill Rutherford led the losers with 474. Land of The Hills swept Wilkes Insurance as Leonard Mabry scored 466 to lead the winners, and Dick Lepkowski added 480 for Insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Massing
Bud Riffe
Stanley Bender
White Cross
Kelly Milam
Smith Contractors
Dave’s T. V
Bill Rutherford
Land of the Hills
Wilkes Insurance
Leonard Mabry
Dick Lepkowski
Tie top marks in Sky Lanes Thursday league race
In the Men's Thursday Night Handicap League at Sky Lanes a two way tie for first emerges as Bays' Buick and Charles ton Gazette & Mail each win three games. Bob Doolittle leads Buick with 485 series, John Pedro 466 tops for the Buick losses, while Kyle Lilly posts 489 for the Gazette. Perdue Transfer downes Gray Lumber, Dale McKinney 506 for winners, John Hartson 431 for Lumbermen. Williams Funeral Home trails, John R. Riffe 490 and Arlie D. Green 473 with a high 202.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sky Lanes
Bays
Buick
Wilcox Manufacturing
Charleston Gazette & Mail
Eastern Gas & Fuel
Bob Doolittle
John Pedro
Kyle Lilly
Gazette
Perdue
Gray Lumber
Dale McKinney
John Hartson
Lumbermen
Willliams Funeral Home
Undertakers
John R. Riffe
Arlie D. Green
Riffe
Green
Bob Cher
Wright-Anderson Extends Bowling Lead With Strong Series
Wright-Anderson swept Appalachian Tire to gain a three game lead over Raleigh Insurance as Jim Anderson posted a 220 607 series, a league high. Luther Loco Hairston impressed with a 405 series using a new ball, while Carlton Walker led Tire with 442. Raleigh Insurance took two from White Cross led by Bob Johnson’s 559 top series.
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Wright - Anderson
Appalachian Tire
Raleigh Insurance
Jim Anderson
Luther ‘‘Loco
Hairston
Tire
Carlton Walker
Insurance
White Cross
Keglers
Bob Johnson
Calfees girls extend lead in Sky Lanes Ladies League
Calfees team strengthened its lead in the Ladies Handicap League at Sky Lanes with a three game sweep over Hosts Restaurant. Connie Calfee led with a 461 series while Betty Powers had the Hosts high 418. Rita Farmer topped Coal City Super Market with a 514 series and 189 high game. Blanche Lilly delivered Sparks a 189-469 line. Montgomery Ward won three from John W. Eye, and Rose & Quesenberry took three from Mabel's Beauty Shop. Marylou Merrylees posted a 473 for Ward, Ellen Campbell 404 for Funeral Home.
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Calfees
Sky Lanes
Connie Calfee
Betty Powers
Coal City Super Market
Cenlar
Sparks
T. V
Blanche Lilly
Montgomery Ward
John W. Eye
Rose & Quesenberry
Mabel
Marylou Merrylees
Ward
Ellen Campbell
Beckley Wrecking Leads League With Four-Game Edge
Beckley Wrecking tops the Merchants League at Elite Bowling Alley by four games, forcing the last place William Penn Fraternal Assn to sit out. O. O. Kidd led with 538, followed by Mike Richmond 533, Olin Marshall 526, and Al Faull 524. Eye and Gas teams each had strong showings, while Williams Coughlin paced Phillips Motor in a three game sweep over Slab Fork, with 210-556. Clarence Tankersley and Alfred Simms closed with 552s for high marks, and Lawrence Lucas led the Post Office with 527 as Roosevelt Rich topped 496 for Slab Fork losers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Wrecking
Merchants League
William Penn Fraternal Assn
Pennmen
O. O. Kidd
Mike Richmond
Olin Marshall
al Faull
John W. Eye
Midway Amoco
Elredge Akers
Gas Boys
Eye
Ernest Slater
Bob Shelton
William Coughlin
Phillips Motor Company
Slab Fork
Post Office
Coughlin
Clarence Tankersley
Alfred Simms
Lawrence Lucas
Roosevelt Rich
Insects, Misfits Clinch Week With Wins In AP League
Insects beat Angels two games to one while Misfits defeated Penguins two games to one. Eddie Berginnes led the Insects with 576, Danny Murray led Angels with 538, Elmer Hutchinson 532. Eugene O’Neal led Penguins with 542, Horsey Martin 517. Keith Evans led Misfits with 532 and Paul Hancock 214-524.
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Insects
Angels
Misfits
Penguins
Eddie Berginnes
Danny Murray
Keglers
Elmer Hutchinson
Eugene O’neal
Horsey Martin
Keith Evans
Paul Hancock
Engle Faces Fullback Dilemma for Pitt Clash
Penn State coach Rip Engle weighs starting either Dave Hayes or Buddy Torris against Pittsburgh in the traditional season finale at Pitt Stadium. Hayes starred with 3 touchdowns in the Rice win and Torris peaks in November, making the decision a tough one for the Lions.
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Rip Engle
Penn State
Engle
Pitt
Pitt Stadium
Dave Hayes
Bellemore
N.Y
Buddy Torris
Rice
Torris
Jeannette
Dick Hoak
Hayes
Indians Sold For Estimated 6 Million
Cleveland Indians sold for an estimated 6 million dollars to a 19 member Cleveland based syndicate. Gabe Paul named general manager president and treasurer with final say on player deals and stadium and broadcast contracts. He stressed the club will remain in Cleveland and the sale awaits stockholder approval after director approval.
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Cleveland, Ohio
UPI
Cleveland Indians
Gabe Paul
Paul
Cleveland
Indians
City Basketball League Meeting Tonight at Beckley Library
The City Basketball League will hold an important meeting tonight at 7 30 p m at the Beckley Newspaper Library. All interested in participating should attend to discuss league plans and participation.
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City Basketball League
Beckley
Mullens Graders Win Second Straight Over Herndon
Mullens grade school captured its second straight victory by defeating Herndon 438 to 19 on Tuesday afternoon. Earlier the team beat Pineville 39 to 24 with Mike D'Antoni scoring 2 points and Mike Wykie adding 10 to pace the winners.
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Mullens
Herndon
Pineville
Mike D'Antoni
Mike Wykie
Beckley College meets Concord in tech warmup tourney
Beckley College Blue Hawks travel to Montgomery Friday to face Concord in the West Virginia Tech Warmup Tournament first round. Coach Joe Cook hopes for a strong showing as Beckley rebuilds with returning starters and depth, while Concord, led by Ira Blankenship, contends for a top spot in the WVIAC.
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Joe Cook
Beckley College
Blue Hawks
Montgomery
Concord
West Virginia Tech
Cook
Beckley
W. Va. Tech
Alderson-Broaddus
West Virginia
Ira Blankenship
Davis & Elkins
Bill Craddock
Craddock
Larry Sumpter
Bob LeMaster
LeMaster
Levi Lauvray
Conesville
Ohio
Tom Blake
Steve Zaman
Zaman
Lakewood
Doug Bailey
Rod Harmon
Benny Melvin
Beckley Boys
Bluefield State
Mountain Lions
Wide Open Big Ten Title Race This Season
Chicago UPI notes a five team scramble for the Big Ten crown with Illinois Indiana Minnesota Wisconsin and Ohio State strong contenders. Aggressive youngsters von Van Arsdale twins and Tal Brody join veterans as each program hopes to dethrone past champions Ohio State now led by Gary Bradds and a host of returning players.
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Chicago
UPI
Illinois
Indiana
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Ohio State
Jerry Lucas
Mel Nowell
John Havlicek
Buckeyes
Fred Taylor
Gary Bradds
Doug McDonald
Don Flatt
Dick Reasbeck
Dick Taylor
Illini
Skip Thoren
Bogie Redman
Tal Brody
Van
Tom McGrann
Eric Magdanz
Don Linehan
Bob Bateman
Johnny Kundla
Dodd Named UPI Coach of the Week at Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech coach Bobby Dodd, known for his calm style, earned UPI Coach of the Week after his 7-6 upset of second-ranked Alabama. Tech, led by a new shotgun offense, held Alabama to no first-half midfield advances and secured the win in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
UPI
Robert Lee
Bobby
Dodd
Tech
Crimson Tide
Tide
Jackets
Florida State
Yellow Jackets
Dean
Southeastern Conference
Ing
Alabama
Pirates Trade Stuart and Lamabe to Red Sox for Schwall and Pagliaroni
Pittsburgh sends first baseman Dick Stuart and pitcher Jack Lamabe to Boston for pitcher Don Schwall and catcher Jim Pagliaroni in the first major inter league trade of the period. Stuart, 30, a .272 lifetime hitter with 35 homers in 1961, is expected to help Fenway Park’s left field. Schwall, 24, rookie of the year in 1961, arrives after a 15-7 start and 3.22 ERA, while Lamabe is a right handed reliever signed in 1957. Pagliaroni, 25, hit 11 homers and .258 last year. Dearborn, Michigan native, 6-4, 200 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
UPI
Pittsburgh Pirates
Dick Stuart
Jack Lamabe
Boston Red Sox
Don Schwall
Jim Pagliaroni
Pirate
Joe Brown
Don Cardwell
Julio Gotay
St. Louis Cardinals
Dick Groat
Diomedes Olivio
Stuart
Schwall
Pirates
Red Sox
Seattle
Lamabe
Philadelphia Phillies
Pagliaroni
Dearborn
Mich
West Virginia Faces Syracuse In Season Finale
Multiple sports items note West Virginia football may start Jim Moss at left halfback against Syracuse in the final Mountaineers game while other notes cover Marshall basketball prospects, a Bears legend praising Packers, Bucknell and Erie Gem Bowl, Bethany College coaching change, Mets and Spahn honors, a Bowling Green basketball testimony, Steelers practice, Pitt workouts, and Delaware’s Lampert Cup hope with a 7-2 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Moss
West Virginia University
Syracuse
Mountaineers
Marshall University
Jule Rivlin
Big Green
Chicago Bears
Green Bay Packers
Bucknell
Erie
Robert G. Goin
Bethany College
John J. Knight
Willie Mays
San Francisco Giants
Warren Spahn
Milwaukee Braves
Bowling Green
Ohio University
State Supreme Court
Jack Molinas
Canisius College
Pittsburgh Steelers
South Park
Browns
Cleveland
Ohio
Bob Timmons
University of Pittsburgh
Delaware
California's 2 New ABL Entries Post Victories
The Long Beach Chiefs beat Kansas City 93 89 to sweep their home series with the Steers as Jerry Grote sparked a late comeback. Oakland Oaks defeated Chicago 119 100 behind Jim Hadnot and Hershell Turner 21 points.
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California
Long Beach Chiefs
Kansas City
Steers
Oakland Oaks
Chicago
Bill Spivey
Long Beach
Jerry Grote
Grote
Larry Staverman
Jim Hadnot
Oakland
Oaks
Hershell Turner
Principals oppose moving tourney from campuses
Executive Secretary W Gordon Eismon of SSACS says some principals oppose moving the state high school basketball tournament off college campuses. Reported plan to play at Charleston Civic Center in 1965 spurs debate with final SSAC decision likely at the Huntington tournament March 21 23.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
UPD
W. Gordon Eismon
State Secondary Schools Activities Commission
Eismon
Charleston Civic Center
Morgantown
Huntington
Ssac Board of Appeals
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Joseph M. Binno
International Olympic Committee
Nairobi
Kenya
WVU
N. Heber
Ial
Kentucky
Barton Distilling Company
Bardstown
Nelson County
Appalachian League
Don Phillips
Rip
Panther
Rick Leeson
Panthers
John Telesky
Lions
Army
Cathy Carter
Tering NG
Laverne Carter
NEA
Cathy
Jimmy
By Don Phillips
Blue Hawk
Roger Walter
Kyle Phipps
Bob Short
Butch Bible
Charles Brown
Levi Lauray
Ben Melvin
West
Virginia Tech
ED Sainsbury
Michigan State
Marcus Sanders
Mark Vanderjagt
Pete Gent
Fred Thomann
Iowa
Don Nelson
Andy Hawkins
Joe Reddington
Matt Szykowny
Northwestern
Jim Pitts
Rick Lopossan
Phil Keeley
Bill Gibbs
Purdue
Ray Eddy
Michigan
Midwest
Chicago Loyola
Creighton
Notre Dame
Loyola
Jerry Harkness
Vic Rouse
Les Hunter
Paul Silas
Johnny Jordan
Walt Sahm
Jay Miller
Ron Reed
Bucs
Stuart, Lamabe
Bosox
Schwall, Pagliaroni
Charleston
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