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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1968

Page

3

Smothers and American Road Race of Champions Preview

Dick Smothers, CBS star and car enthusiast, talks racing at the American Road Race of Champions in California, detailing his driving approach, training, and the event's scale with nearly 400 cars across 20 classes. He and sponsor Dr. Lou Sell discuss Formula A and B cars, competition steps, and expectations for the season.

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Southern Cal Tops Major College Ratings In Wide Lead

Southern California maintains first in the national college football rankings with 26 first place votes and 435 points as Ohio State moves to second and Penn State climbs after recent wins. Kansas, Texas, Tennessee, and Purdue also rise, while Notre Dame and LSU remain in the top 12 amid a reshuffle of the top contenders.

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Griffith Meets Hayward In Ring Tonight

Veteran Griffith and rising Stanley Hayward square off tonight at The Spectrum in a welterweight bout with big purses and a possible title path. Hayward, 28, seeks a win to attract promoter offers and a shot at Nino Dengenville’s middleweight crown, while Griffith aims to reclaim the championship rung after recent builds toward a rematch with Benvenuti.

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Quinn heir follows father to baseball front office

John Quinn of the Philadelphia Phillies sees son Robert E. Quinn set to become general manager of the Kansas City Royals Diunha Triple A farm club next season. The move echoes a prior season with Reading in the Eastern League.

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Lolich Filling Pinch Hit For Tat At Detroit Club

Detroit supper club appearance cuts short as crew member Mickey Lolich fills in as pinch-hitter for singer star in a tense moment. The act, led by Lolich’s group The File Leaves, staged a brief set before the interruption.

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Geronimo’s Grandson Leads Elusive Archery Quest Near Albuquerque

A long, fragmentary NEA report describes Geronimo’s descendant and a band of archers trekking to the Sart overlook in Albuquerque. It notes the historic scene, a panoramic climb, and mentions 159 photographers along with local guards and a warden.

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Little Wants Benvenuti Fight After Defeat

New York report says Little seeks a rematch with Benvenuti after losing the middleweight title claim. Manager Kiernan discusses May venue as Little awaits European Boxing Union decision on a junior middleweight down. Italian Mazzinghi grant of ninth round dismissal cited. Little’s Rome visit noted with talks ongoing.

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Charleston Sits Of 1970 State Hoop Tourney

Charleston hosts the 1970 state basketball tournament with WVU involvement and venue details. Board actions set regional sites, classifications, and entries for next year's events, including Charleston and Morgantown decisions amid controversy over past results.

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Bob Gibson Wins NL Cy Young in 1968 Race

New York reports Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals won the National League Cy Young Award. The vote highlighted Gibson’s 1968 dominance with a 1.12 ERA and a 22-9 record while Curt Blefary and others contended for honors. Lonborg of the Red Sox noted for performances in the World Series context.

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State Schoolboy Scoring Leaders Highlight Week

Armachain 14 reports top point scorers in state schoolboy football. Dimsy, Grocus, and Morris lead in touchdowns and total points with several players like Custer and Marbury close behind. teams such as Catetshire and Morgantown push for position as the season progresses.

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Atria leads New York in scoring chase this season

Ankita, the reigning scoring champion, tops the league with five goals and one assist this year. Chicago Black Hawk star Jill Fuppit shares second place with Jean Belloyeau of Montreal and GE New York, each on two assists.

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New Orleans Downs Houston In Openers Spoil Mavericks

New Orleans defeats Houston 105 1 05 in the Houston Mavericks season opener. Moreland scores 23 and Tous Jones combine for 46 as New Orleans tops Houston while New Orleans and Philadelphia briefs appear among scattered items from multiple sports and updates.

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Old Gridders Fade Away With Help From NPA

Andy Robustelli, 46, reflects on the changing pro football world and the need for support as players fade from service. He cites low pay and aging stars, notes the rise of the National Professional Athletes Inc. as a potential remedy, and recalls starting in the 1950s to question what happens to old football players.

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Paterno Sees Penn State Lucky Win Over Boston College

Penn State coach Joe Paterno said his team felt fortunate to win after a tense game against Boston College. The Nittany Lions forced turnovers, pressured the quarterback, and overcame a late scare to secure victory as they prepare for Saturday’s matchup.

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Olympians Travel New York for Training and Workshops

American Olympians Tom Von Rulen and Tracy Smith will join Philip Shinnick Larry Kennedy Tom White and Il blitas Wil Teaye in a week of training and field practice in New York. The group will visit Parkley to hold clinics and workshops for participants from MotI Somalia Kenya Uganda and Yugoslavia.

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