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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1961
Page
9
In Appalachian League action at Sky Lanes the Pinguins edged the Fireballers to pull into a tie for first place. Maxie Dwornick led with 205 147 169 for 521, while Bob Thomas posted 201 high game and 550 for the Fireballers.
West Virginia University head coach George King outlines a 1961-62 roster with guards Rod Thorn and Jim McCormick, center Tom Lowry, forwards Kenny Ward and Paul Miller, and newcomers Bar ger, Dietz, Maphis, Camp, along with transfers Shuck Williams to boost height and scoring. Ward anchors defense while Weir DuBois provide pace. King stresses learning curve but anticipates strong season with experienced and talented players.
West Virginia University football fans ride high after the Pitt victory as Coach Gene Corum stresses playing one game at a time and Bill Winter says the team never wants to lose again. Preparations resume with Boston University looming Saturday night in Boston.
New York Giants contend Erich Barnes ran 102 yards on an interception return against the Dallas Cowboys, while official film lists 101 yards. NFL officials will review both film sets later this week to decide if Barnes tied the 102-yard record set by Bob Smith in 1949.
The Yankees hope Robin Roberts becomes a reclamation success like Johnny Sain as Roberts joins the world champions spring camp in Fort Lauderdale. Roberts, 35, was acquired for just over $20,000 from Philadelphia after a 234-199 career with the Phillies and six straight 20 win seasons. He pledged to work hard and compete for a regular spot with New York.
The 1952 baseball note recalls a pitcher from Springfield who posted a 28 7 record and piled up 35 shutouts and two one hitters while earning seven NL All Star selections. Injuries cut his season with Philadelphia, delivering a 1 10 record over 18 starts with two complete games. Bob Carpenter, Phillies owner, said he was sorry to see Robbie go and that moving him to a first place club would be considered if possible.
Beckley College coach Joe Cook unveils a 1961-62 team built around six returning regulars and five promising newcomers. The Hawks open November 29 vs Shenandoah College in Beckley with a tough, eight to nine game experience edge for the visitors. Cook aims to trim the squad to 15 or 16 by week’s end and emphasizes height with 6-8 Mason Fox and 6-7 Bill Craddock.
The Pennsylvania Athletic Commission weighs Dec 4 plans for Floyd Patterson Tom McNeely title bout in Toronto and a possible Sonny Liston Albert Westphal doubleheader in Philadelphia. Liston's reinstatement and Westphal as Liston’s opponent hinge on the commission’s decision this week. Toronto bout contracts were signed. Teleprompter to televise the closed circuit doubleheader if Philadelphia sanctioning clears.
Summersville star Joe Hammon retains lead with 114 points after a single score in Summersville 31-0 rout of Rupert. Williamson’s Bobby Oliver drops to seventh after ejection. Mount Hope’s Ronnie Taylor falls from the top 10 with no score in 19-0 win over Beckley.
Stratton High School headlines a potential undefeated season with seven straight wins as they host Ansted Friday night. The Bulldogs boast the area leading scorers Robert Bentley and Cecil Givens, aim to extend a 7-0 run, and seek revenge after two losses to Ansted while coach Jeffries notes needed improvements in line blocking before the matchup.
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