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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1960

Page

7

Prince Wins Four In Final Stock Car Races

Prince dominates Prosperity speedway weekend, capturing the Modified Heat, Australian Pursuit, and Modified Feature in his No. 10 jalopy. Crowds record largest turnout yet as Moye and Anderson win supporting events. Bettys and Helen Hughes highlight the Powder Puff and ladies races with noninjury flips and competitive finishes.

Prince Ranee Crab Orchard Prosperity’ Ay Malin Freeman Crow Freeman Richard Lafferty Prosperity Johnny Walkup Frankfort Chick” Hughes Sophia Charlie Massie Ernie Moye Nimitz Jack Anderson Princeton Peewee Caldwell Christiansburg Moye Anderson Donald Lilly Hot Rod Ford Ford Wits Ford Lilly Junior Bradley Bradley Webb Neal Bud Harless Gilbert Marvin Walker Welch H. B. Graham Harless Walker Graham Helen Hughes Sharron Lafferty Ramona Gill Evelyn Bradley

Surgeons Keep Miss Holm Alive After Overdose

Eleanor Holm 43 was saved by a breathing tube after a barbiturate overdose in North Bay Village Florida. Surgeons reported she was in fair condition after a night in hospital and doctors expect a week’s stay. Thomas J. Whalen, a 53 year old former gambler, said she had visited five days with no argument.

Miami Beach Fla Eleanor Holm Miss Holm Thomas J. Whalen North Bay Village Whalen Martin Dardis Billy Rose New York Dardis St. Louis Tommy

Tracewell Sparks WVU Hope in Penn State Loss

WVU freshman quarterback Larry Tracewell, from Parkersburg, sparked a 34-13 loss to Penn State, rushing 24 yards and passing for 77, as West Virginia suffered its 12th straight winless game. Senior linebacker Tolley faced his father’s death after the game. center Skinner and Penn State end Bozik were injured. Boston University visits Morgantown next, bring a 2-4-1 mark.

Morgantown Larry Tracewell Parkersburg West Virginia Boston U Tracewell Penn State Mountaineers WVU Gene Corum Boston State Corum Pete Tolley Tolley Welch Bartley McDowell County Pete John Skinner Pitt Syracuse Beantowners Holy Cross Massachusetts George Washington

Denver Loses to Dallas in AFL Tilt

Dallas Texans defeat Denver Broncos 17 to 14 to pull level atop the Western Division with Los Angeles. Buffalo Bills upset Houston Oilers 25 to 24 as Billy Atkins kicks three field goals including the decisive 15-yarder. Spikes scores Dallas’ first TD and adds an 11-yard field goal. Atkins also boots 22 and 45-yard kicks. Buffalo climbs to within a half game of New York as Houston drops to 5-2 and Denver and Dallas inch closer to the West leader.

Sheldon Sakowitz Associated Press Jack Spikes Dallas Texans Billy Atkins Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos Houston Oilers Spikes Atkins Dallas Denver Broncos Los Angeles Boston Buffalo Houston Texans TCU Joe Hergert Auburn San Francisco 49Ers Abner Haynes Broncs Gene Mingo al Carmichael Haynes Frank ‘Ripucka Bob McNamara Archie Matsos Bills Johnny Green Hergert George Blanda Oilers New York Buteeteree Hous—Menningan Bilanda Bianda Buff—Carlton Green Blanda Bianda Bluff Brubaker Hous—Cannon Blanda Buff

Fairmont Needs One Victory To Clinch Crown

Fairmont State sits 6-1 in the West Division of the State Collegiate Conference and needs one win to secure the crown, while Shepherd West Liberty and Fairmont chase Eastern Division honors. The week’s games include Salem vs West Virginia State and other conference tilts as Fairmont, Shepherd, and West Liberty jockey for position.

Fairmont Associated Press Fairmont State Shepherd West Liberty Bridgewater Salem West Virginia State West Virginia Wesleyan Davis & Elkins Concord Potomac State West Virginia Tech Randolph Macon Bethany Thiel Glenville C& E Kentucky State Wesleyan Potomac Wesley Case Bluefield State Fayetteville N. C

Officials to Meet For Black Diamond Association Season Finale

Cecil Lacy secretary of the Black Diamond Officials Association announced the final football meeting of the season will take place at Pineville High School on Tuesday night at 7 30 p m Lacy urged all members to attend promptly noting the urgency of the gathering.

Cecil Lacy Black Diamond Official Association Pineville High School Lacy

Colts Browns Triumph and Cardinals Upset Giants

The Colts rout the Cowboys 45 7 as Unitas throws four TD passes to extend the streak. Green Bay survives the Steelers 19 13 behind Hornung and Taylor to stay atop the Western Division. Browns beat the Redskins 31 10 to tie for first in the East. Cardinals upset the Giants 20 13. Rams beat Lions 48 35 and Bears edge 49ers 25 7. Cowboys and Lions suffer key losses as the season tightens.

Mike Rathet Associated Press Green Bay Packers Baltimore Colts Express Packers Paul Hornung Jim Taylor Pittsburgh Steelers Green Bay Chicago Bears San Francisco 49Ers Colts Baltimore Dallas Cowboys Johnny Unitas Bears Cleveland Browns Washington Redskins Bobby Mitchell Philadelphia New York Giants St.Louis Cardinals Browns Giants Eagles Pittsburgh Los Angeles Rams Detroit Lions Dallas Denver Broncos Los Angeles Buffalo Houston Taylor Hornung Steelers Bobby Layne John Brodie Y. A. Tittle 49Ers San Francisco J. D. Smith Willie Galimore Bobby Waters R. C. Owens Brodie Unitas Dizzy Ray Berry Lenny Moore Don Heinrich Billy Howton Cowboys Mitchell Ray Renfro Redskins Jimmy Brown Milt Plum Geri Nagler Cleveland Billy Stacy Cards Mel Triplett New York St. Louis John Roach Sonny Randle Stacy Rams Billy Wade Jim Phillips Jim Ninowski Chicago FG Davis Davis Bears 49Ers Perry Perry Ny—Triplett Summerell Randle Roach Corn Perry Ny—Crow Joe Cheats Washington Brown Baker Ick Wash Khayat Renfro Mitchell Baker Nagler Plum Baker Baker Wash—Bosseler Lrun Khayat Browns Redskins Balt—Berry Unitas Myhra Balt FG Myhra Balt—Moore Balt—Pricer Myhra Dal—Howton Heinrich Cone Balt—Richardson Brown Myhra Colts Cowboys FG Hornung Pitt—Tracy Layne Layne Layne Gb—Taylor

Cal Poly Gridders mourn 16 dead in Ohio plane crash

SAN LUIS OBISPO Calif AP Thousands of Cal Poly State College students planned memorial services today for 16 football players killed in a fiery charter plane crash near Toledo. The team had just lost 50 6 to Bowling Green and homecoming was canceled.

San Luis Obispo Calif California State College San Luis No Dents Garry van Horne Toledo California Bowling Green

Mt Hope Retakes Lead In Class AA

Mt Hope regains the top position in Class AA as top rated AA and A teams fill the schedule. Clarksburg R-W, Morgantown, Milton, Hurricane, Gauley Bridge, Charles Town and Harpers Ferry feature in matchups, with Alderson Crum Winfield Ridgeley Buffalo Paden City Mason County among next week’s notable games.

Clarksburg R-W Morgantown Milton Hurricane Gauley Bridge Clay Charles Town Harpers Ferry Philippi Parsons Alderson Hinton Crum Burch Winfield Chapmanville Ridgeley Hancock, Md Buffalo Putnam Walton Paden City Middlebourne Masontown Valley Terra Alta Associated Press Weirton Red Rider Jim Carey Johnstown Parkersburg West Virginia Carey Manessa Big Reds Bluefield Nitro Crierase East Bank Soseee Carl Hamill Mount Hope Sia Sissonville Detroit Oak Hill Williamson Chicago Clarksburg R-W Trailiant Stonewall Jackson Stoco Cecal St. Albans Roosevelt-Wilson Mecen Dium Poca William Belfry, Ky

Leafs Close In On NHL Co Leaders With Two Point Gap

The Toronto Maple Leafs, third in the NHL, won five of six as they near the co leaders Chicago and Montreal. Boston and Detroit also won, with Frank Mahovlich scoring thrice and sparking a weekend surge that pulled Toronto within two points of the leaders.

Leafs NHL Toronto Maple Leafs Whatasias Auan Euenes Chicago Montreal

Adios Butler Wins Fastest West Mile in Classic

Adios Butler captured the final leg of the American Pac ing Classic at Hollywood Park with a record 1.55 3-5 mile, defeating Bye Bye Byrd who finished third after earlier heats. Bye Bye Byrd had won the other heat.

Inglewood Calif Adios Butler West Byrd Hollywood Park

Windsor Castle Wins U S Horse Show Championship

Windsor Castle ridden by 20 year old Kusner of Falls Church Va won the United States national horse show title on final night with trainer Joe Green of Lititz Pa switching to a new rider and letting the horse set his own pace. The gelding owned by Mr and Mrs W Robert Ballard captured the $1 000 championship. Green received $250. The horse is described as a genius yet peculiar and capable of great work.

Washington Windsor Castle United States W. Robert Ballard Formua Joe Green Lititz Kusner Falls Church Green

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