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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1962

Page

10

Davis Could Lose NL Crown to Robinson

Pete Runnels clinched the American League batting title with a .326 average despite fever. Camilo Pascual and Ray Herbert posted 20-win seasons. Tommy Davis could still drop the batting crown if Mickey Mantle’s late surge produced five hits. Willie Mays claimed the NL home run title with 47, as Bob Purkey and Dick Stigman led their leagues in wins.

Pete Runnels Camilo Pascual Ray Herbert Tommy Davis Dodger Runnels Boston Red Sox Washington Senators Mickey Mantle Yankees Mickey Pascual Minnesota Twins Baltimore Oriples Herbert Chicago White Sox Twins Harmon Killebrew Willie Mays Giants Willie Dick Stigman Reds Bob Purkey Purkey

WVU to Face Boston University Next, Coach Warns Not To Underestimate

West Virginia, 2-0, hosts Boston University as Gene Corum vows no underestimation. The Mountaineers' defense stars, while quarterback Jerry Yost shines with 66 rushing yards and a 28-yard TD pass, despite Jim Moss injuring a knee.

Morgantown W. Va UPI West Virginia Gene Corum Boston University Mountaineers Terriers Corum WVU Boston Kansas Virginia Tech John Burnison Ken Herock Dieter Garrett Jim Moss Moss Tom Yeater Jim Procopio Homer Criddle Procopio Jerry Yost Yost Milt Clegg Jerry Glenn Horton VPI

College Football Roundup Highlights 1961 Title Picture

College football roundup notes Alabama and Ohio State as top contenders after a close 1960-61 race. Alabama opens with two wins while Ohio State routs North Carolina. Conference games loom with Vanderbilt, UCLA, and more top teams under pressure for the national title amid early standout upsets by Nebraska and Stanford.

Joe Sargis UPI Ohio State Buckeyes Alabama Crimson Tide Tide North Carolina Georgia Tulane Vanderbuilt Birmingham UCLA Texas Penn State Georgia Tech Southern California Washington Army Notre Dame Northwstern Mississippi

Four Way Scramble For Southern Conference Title

The Citadel and William and Mary meet in Charleston as the conference race narrows. Virginia Military Institute and West Virginia face non conference opposition as the title chase remains unsettled and Cambridge West Virginia quarterback Jerry Yost leads an undefeated Mountaineers run.

Citadel William & Mary Charleston S. C Virginia Military Institute West Virginia Virginia Military Furman Virginia Tech Richmond Davidson George Washington

Patterson Knocked Out in First Round at Comiskey Park

At Comiskey Park Patterson was felled after a knockdown and took the mandatory ten count. The fight ended with a knockout at 2 minutes 06 seconds of the opening round.

Floyd Patterson Sonny Liston Chicago

Baseball Attendance Up 12.6 Per Cent

United Press International reports Major League Baseball attendance rose 12.6 percent in 1962 to a record 21,281,929 paid admissions. The National League set a single league attendance mark of 11,255,873, surpassing the 1948 American League record. the American League drew 10,026,056. The NL gain figures include postseason games between the Giants and Dodgers, while the AL showed a slight 1.3 percent drop.

United Press International Giants Dodgers

WVU Freshmen Prep After Thrilling Pitt Win

WVU freshmen football, nicknamed the Little Mountaineers, prepare for Friday's game with Virginia Tech after a 3-0 victory over Pitt. Chuck Kinder from St. Albans kicked a 39 yard field goal with five seconds left to seal the win while Allen McCune intercepted a Pitt pass at the Mountaineer 24 with 24 seconds remaining and set up the decisive drive.

Morgantown UPI West Virginia University Virginia Tech Pitt Wus Uy Chuck Kinder St. Albans Little Mountaineers Allen McCune Mountaineer

Touch Football Meet Scheduled Tuesday

A meeting for all participants in the Touch Football league will be held Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Managers and players should bring a roster. The gathering takes place at the Beckley Newspaper Library.

Beckley

Harvard Captain Dick Diehl Remembers Football Roots

Dick Diehl recounts his family ties to football, from his father Richard C. Diehl in Defiance Ohio to Don Miller of Notre Dame fame, and his own switch from fullback to tackle in Cheshire Academy. He notes the Harvard line backs up the offensive unit by calling assignments and his enjoyment of the role.

Dick Diehl Harvard Richard C. Diehl Defiance Ohio Don Miller Notre Dame Ohio State Cheshire Academy John Maher Choate School

Petty Sets Mark In Wilkes 200 NASCAR Victory

Richard Petty from Randleman North Carolina drove a 1962 Plymouth to win the third annual Wilkes 200 at North Wilkesboro. He averaged 86.187 mph, led from lap 161, finishing ahead of Marvin Panch in a 1962 Ford and Joe Weatherly in a 1962 Pontiac on the 50 mile oval. The top seven finished behind included Junior Johnson Jim Paschal Fred Lorenzen Nelson Stacy Rex White Johnny Allen and Jim Pardue in Ford and Pontiac machines.

North Wilkesboro N. C Richard Petty Randleman Petty Marvin Panch Daytona Beach Fla Ford Panch Joe Weatherly Norfolk Pontiac Junior Johnson Rona Jim Paschal High Point Plymouth Fred Lorenzen Elmhurst Ill Nelson Stacy Rex White Spartanburg S.C Chevrolet Johnny Allen Jim Pardue

Lema Wins Sahara Invitational by Three Strokes

Tony Lema, 28, from San Leandro, captures his first major pro victory at the Sahara Invitational in Las Vegas. He finishes 72 holes at 270, earning $5,425 from the winner’s share of a $30,000 purse, with Don January taking second at 273 and Bill Casper Jr. third at 276 after strong rounds.

Las Vegas Nev UPI Tony Lema Lema San Leandro Calif Don January Aoo Bill Casper Jr Apple Valley

Jayvees Face Mullens In JV Clash At Van Meter

Woodrow Wilson coach Ken Wheeler has named his JV starters for the 7:30 game against Mullens at Van Meter Stadium. Sophomores mix in as Wheeler seeks material for upcoming games with Bob Short and Roy Rogers at halfback, Freddie Lewis at quarterback, and Bill Stone or Gary Allison at fullback. The Jaycees then travel to Clear Fork Saturday to meet the 4-1 Panthers.

Ken Wheeler Woodrow Wilson Mullens van Meter Stadium Wheeler Bob Short Roy Rogers Freddie Lewis Bill Stone Gary Allison Jaycees Clear Fork Panthers

Louisville Seeks Junior World Series Clinch Tonight

Louisville faces Atlanta in a pivotal game as Chi Chi Olivo starts for the Colonels against Frank Fanock. The Colonels built a 3-2 edge by winning 3-1 in the second game, with Phil Roof delivering a bases loaded bases loaded fly in the ninth to save Connie Grob’s win.

Louisville UPI Buffalo Chi Chi Olivo Atlanta Frank Fanock Colones Crackers Olivo Fanock Georgia Colonels Phil Roof Connie Grob

Dallas Texans Lead AFL as Chargers Triumph

Dallas remains the AFL leader after routing Buffalo 41-21 while Denver beat New York 32-16 to stay 3-1. San Diego defeated Oakland 42-33 as Abner Haynes ran 71 and 13 yards and Len Dawson threw multiple scoring passes in a high yardage day.

Dallas Buffalo Bills Broncos Texans New York Titans Denver San Diego Chargers Oakland Raiders Abner Hayns Len Dawson Frank Tripucka Gene Mingo John Oakland San Diego Raiders Buffalo Dal—Haynes

AFL Standings and Sunday Results Eastern Western Divisions

Eastern Division standings show Boston and Houston tied at 7-7 with 103 PF and 91 PA, New York at 5-5, Buffalo at 0-0. Western Division Dallas 3-0-1, Denver 3-1, San Diego 2-2, Oakland 0-3. Sunday results: Denver 32 New York 10, Dallas 41 Buffalo 21, San Diego 42 Oakland 33.

United Press International Wl.t Pet. Pfpa Boston Houston New York Buffalo Dallas Denver San Diego Oakland

Tom Giordano Wins Individual Honors at Mountain Eer Invitational

Tom Giordano of Mt. Lebanon High School won top individual honors Saturday in the Mountain eer Invitational cross country meet, finishing 2.1 miles in 16.6. George Mickens of Huntington was second, followed by Thomas Conway of Pittsburgh Central Catholic. Mt. Lebanon edged North Allegheny for the team title with 56 points in a field of 125 runners from 18 Tri-State area schools.

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