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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1962

Page

11

Hornets Take 1 Game Edge In Telephone Loop

The Green Hornets grabbed three games from the Imperials to lead the Co. and P. Telephone League at Sky Lanes. John Richmond topped the Hornets with a 200 and 533 series while Char lie Green added a 511. Duff Patton led the Imperials with a 531 series. The Spoilers moved into second by taking two games from the Bruins with George Torrico high for the team.

Green Hornets Imperials Sky Lanes John Richmond Hornets Charlie Green Duff Patton Bruins George Torrico

Ball Care Tips for NEA Champions

Ray Bluth writes that champions should keep bowling balls clean to ensure consistent traction. Dust and dirt in pits and on lanes can adhere to the surface, so use the cleaning machine before play and wipe with a towel during competition.

NEA

Top bowlers lead Night in Bowl-Wick Industrial League

Bruins and Repeats post strong showings led by John Higginbotham 208 high game and 469 series for the Bruins Arnold Wyant 207 521 for the Repeats. Tom Lilly 500 for Y Nets, Telstars with 467 series by Jim McVey and Melvin Burgess. Beckley Welding gains lead as Be ckley Transfer high rollers Rollison 216 561 and Jones 545 aid broad team. Tieche 247 571 tops league. Coles Cabinet Shop sweeps Beckley Insulation with Cole 525 Pedno 511.

John Higginbotham Bruins Arnold Wyant Howlers David Meadows Y-Nets Tom Lilly Jim McVey Melvin Burgess Telstars Purity Maid Smith Beckley Welding Greenbrier Dairy Jack Rollison Tom Jones Dairymen Beckley Insulation Cole Pedno Lewis Turbyfill

Griffith fight negotiations stall despite many offers

Emile Griffith has not signed for any opponent as co manager Gil Clancy prepares to negotiate a title defense against Jorge Fernandez of Argentina in Las Vegas on December 8. Griffith has received European offers but no agreements, plans to meet Las Vegas promoters at Madison Square Garden.

New York UPI Emile Griffith Gil Clancy Jorge Fernandez Argentina Las Vegas Clancy Europe Griffith Vienna Cologne Paris Copenhagen London Teddy Wright Detroit Madison Square Garden Fernandez

Philadelphia and Erie Boxers Trade Close Decisions

United Press International recaps two bouts with close decisions. Ciel Ss outpointed Jerry Black in Philadelphia while Johnny Bizzaro edged Harold Gomes in Erie. Both bouts aired by UPI reports.

United Press International Philadelphia UD Dick Turner Jerry Black Erie UPI Johnny Bizzaro Harold Gomes Providence R.I

Dukes Open Season Facing Injury Jitters

Duquesne Dukes plan to start basketball season on December 1 but face slow start due to injuries. Star Willie Somerset, from Farrell, Pa., had exploratory shin surgery. teammate Paul Kudelo missing with a severe cut. Degalis and McNulty injury updates are minor.

Pittsburgh UPI Duquesne Dukes Red Manning Willie Somerset Farrell Mercy Hospital Manning Somerset Willie Dukes Duquesne Paul Kudelko John Degalis Jim McNulty

Lilly Leads Local BPAA Elims to State Semi finals

Jerry Lilly tops the St Albans local BPAA eliminations with a 180 average and 2888 pins for 16 games. Cleo Crewey second at 179 average and 2877 pins as the top four advance to the state semi finals at Venture Lanes.

St. Albans Mary Hall Cleo Crewey Jerry Lilly Gladys Stiles Bowl Wick Venture ‘Lanes Bowl-Wick Kansas City Cleo Crewey

Lip Buttoner Cassius Clay Faces Archie Moore in LA Bout

Cassius Clay age 20 announces a four round bout with Archie Moore set for October 26 in Los Angeles. Moore counters with a new punch the lip-buttoner and Clay vows a subsequent knockout plan. Clay composes a Byron-esque verse about the moment.

Cassius Moore Murray Olderman Sir Archie Archie

Purdue Bound Star Balances Books with Football Drive

A college athlete credits strong academics for captaincy at Purdue and points to a lifelong habit of leading in high school. He notes long practice minutes, tough battles, and pride in staying eligible as essential to success on the Boilermakers. The piece also mentions Chicago hosting 22 major political conventions, 13 Republican and nine Democratic.

Purdue Boilermakers Chicago

Roberts Honored For Comeback

New York UPI reports pitcher Robin Roberts of the Baltimore Orioles was named the top comeback of the season by a 24 man UPI baseball experts panel. Roberts, 36, went 10 9 with Baltimore after being released by the Yankees on May 15 and signing with the Orioles. He posted a 2.77 ERA in 192 innings, aiding a steady mound staff turnaround.

New York UPI Robin Roberts Baltimore Orioles Orioles New York Yankes Lee MacPhail Roberts MacPhail Philadelphia Phillies Baltimore Yankees Yankee Ralph Houk Jim Bouton Bouton

Queen Victoria Reign Noted as Longest British Monarchy

A brief historical note states Queen Victoria reigned for 63 years, marking the longest term of any British monarch up to that era.

Queen Victoria

Fraley's Weekend Picks Stir Up College Football

UPI sports writer Oscar Fraley previews weekend games with bold predictions across major programs. He bets UCLA over Pitt, Michigan State over Notre Dame, Ohio State over Northwestern, and many more, adding blunt quips and confident judgments on both sides of the slate.

Oscar Fraley UPI San Francisco Michigan State Notre Dame Floyd Patterson Minnesota Illinois Ohio State Northwestern Iowa Wisconsin Purdue Michigan Missouri Oklahoma State Nebraska Kansas State Oklahoma Kansas Iowa State Colorado Bowling Green Kent State Xavier Dayton Miami Ohio U Wichita Drake Toledo

La Femme Golf Classique Set for Sharpstown Links in Houston

Houston hosts the La Femme Golf Classique from November 8 to 11, a new LPGA sanctioned event. The site and dates moved from October 25 to Sharpstown Links for better parking, replacing Woodrow Golf.

Houston, Tex UPI The Ladies’ Professional Golf Association Houston Sharpstown Links Westwood Sharpstown

Red Wings Remain Unbeaten as Bruins Fall 5 3

Detroit, sparked by Norm Ullman with two goals, beat Boston 5 3 at Detroit to hand the Bruins their first loss of the young season. Montreal defeated Toronto 4 2 in Montreal as Henri Richard and Beliveau scored.

United Press International Detroit Red Wings National Hockey League Norm Ullman Red Wings Boston Bruins Detroit Montreal Canadiens Toronto Maple Leafs Montreal Ullman Vic Stasiuk Alex DelVecchio Marcel Pronovost Gordie Howe Wayne Hicks Cliff Pennington Irv Spencer Bruins Canadiens Toronto Dick Duff Kent Douglas Henri Richard Jean Beliveau Bernie Geoffrion Ralph Backstrom Johnny Bower Cesare Maniago Jacques Plante

John Adams First White House Resident

John Adams, the second president, became the first chief executive to live in the White House.

John Adams White House

Publication Order for Land Sale in Raleigh County

In Raleigh County West Virginia Pearl K Mead files an action to authorize a sale and conveyance of 5.34 acres on Little White Stick. The tract, tied to A G Mead and Alfred G Mead, is held in trust for Sara Mead Thomason with distributions to Evelyn Mead Parsons and later to Thomason’s heirs. Unknown parties may be defendants. An answer is due by November 18 1962.

Order OF Publication Circuit Court Raleigh County West Virginia Pearl K. Mead Sara Mead Thomason Evelyn Mead Parsons Edgar Russell Parsons Alfred Mead Parsons Elizabeth V. Parsons Little White Stick A. G. Mead J. R. Beaty Mable C. Beaty Alfred Grant Mead Pear K. Mead Laintiff William P. Thomason O. L. Hedrick West Main Street Beckley Harold Hanks

United States Clinches Team Title at Pennsylvania Horse Show

The United States clinched the team title at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show in Harrisburg. Frank Chapot of Wallpack New Jersey won the gambler's choice event and led the U S with 48 points to win the individual crown. Bill Steinkraus of Westport Connecticut tallied 32 points, while Captain W A Ringrose of Ireland had 20 for third.

Harrisburg UPD United States Frank Chapot Wallpack N.J Chapot U.S Bill Steinkraus Westport Capt W. A. Ringrose Ireland

Artistic Floral Spray Sends Sympathy Card

A local florist offers a sympathy spray from DIAS FLORAL Co. readied for delivery at 345 City Ave contact 253-4561. The notice includes thanks from the family of Alice Faye Burton for kindness shown during her death and memorial period. In memoriam honors Johnson Wilson who died October 19 1949 with a poem about loss and remembrance.

Dias Floral Co City Ave Alice Faye Burton Paul Sharp A. R. Hancock

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