Beckley Mullens Clash Opens 1966 Season in Rivalry
Beckley and Mullens meet at Van Meter Stadium to open the 1966 football season in a storied series. Beckley’s youth includes Dixon George Shirey and Capellari backing, Hind sley Feazell Wooten line, while Mullens counters with Gordon McKinney Cox and Cox backfield. The game marks the 39th meeting with Beckley owning a 32–6–0 edge and seeking a seventh straight win while Mullens eyes a repeat of past upsets.
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Scott Hindsley
Mike Feazell
John Wooten
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Earl Davis
Roger Weikle
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Ron Gordon
Jerry McKinney
Randy Compton
Lacey Cox
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Charles Nease
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Danny Toney
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Stratton, Stoco, Sophia Open '66 Season At Home
Struggling to recall exact town names, the opening 1966 high school football night showcases multiple Raleigh County and Coalfield Conference matchups. Stratton hosts Trap Hill in a key ACL clash, while Stoco entertains Oceana in Coalfield action. Sophia welcomes Park Central as Shady Spring visits Peters Town and Pineville meets Baileysville, with previews noting returning lettermen and new formations shaping hopes for a stronger season.
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Morris and Lotito Quit WVU Football Squad
West Virginia University cut two reserve players as Duke prepared for the season opener in Durham. Defensive halfback George Morris, previously a starter, has gap headaches and Army time, while fullback Dusky Lotito of Bluefield left the squad amid Mountaineers plans. Duke coach Tom Harp praised his team after a careful practice slate as WVU and Duke set Sept. 17 meeting in Durham.
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Durham
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Army
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Jim Carlen
Mountaineers
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Mann Proving She Belongs In Golf World Series
Carol Mann led the field at Springfield Country Club in the Ladies World Series after a four under par 68 opening round. Wright and Hanie chased with 69 as Mann aimed to prove she belongs among LPGA stars. Winners receive 10000, others at least 2500. Whitworth Spuzich and Creed rounded out the day’s tee times.
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McMillan Reactivated by Mets After Shoulder Sidelining
The New York Mets activated shortstop Roy McMillan on Thursday after a three week disabled list spell with a shoulder injury. McMillan, 36, aggravated the injury August 11 in Pittsburgh while avoiding a spectator.
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Bob Weiss to camp with 76ers this year
Bob Weiss, who played in seven games for the Philadelphia 76ers last season, will attend camp with the NBA club this year.
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National Basketball Association
Bluefield aims for repeat title as high school football opens
Bluefield Beavers host Belfry as veteran coach Merrill Gainer fields a strong backfield led by Dickie Ward and Pete Wood with an inexperienced line. Major rivals include Charleston Buckhannon Clarksburg Welch Weirton Barboursville St Albans and Williamson. Other defending champs Mount Hope Masontown Valley shift class.
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Leon Jenkins
Dwight Motley
Tom Jeter
Huntington High
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Point Pleasant
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Terry Looney
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Kim West
Jim Fout
Fishing Report Shows Normal and Clear West Virginia Streams
UPI reports West Virginia fishing streams mostly in normal and clear condition. Partial state department notes list Greenbrier as low and clear, Cranberry River normal and clear, Elk River forks and Whittaker Falls normal and clear, Sutton Dam normal and clear, New River normal and clear, Greenbrier near Bellepoint normal and clear, Twelvepole Creek normal and clear, Cherry River normal and clear, and Summit Lake normal and clear.
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Clay signs autographs for German fans in Frankfurt
Cassius Clay known as Muhammad Ali sparred with two southpaws in a Frankfurt gym as part of training for his September 10 title bout with Karl Mildenberger. He signed about 1,500 autographs in a department store, earning roughly 4,300 marks, while later performing calisthenics and bag work at Petrescu’s gym.
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Celtics Trade for Howell to Bolster Title Quest
The Boston Celtics acquire Bailey Howell from Baltimore for 7 foot Mel Counts as they seek their eighth straight NBA crown. Counts backed Bill Russell but struggled with fouls, while Howell brings a 20.3 point per game career average and led Baltimore in rebounds last season.
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Three Tennis Stars Eye U S Singles Championship
Forest Hills reports a star-studded field led by Roy Emerson, Dennis Ralston, and Billie Jean King as they chase the 85th U S championships. Emerson faces Ismael el Shafei, Ralston plays Jasjit Singh, and King opens against Susan Behlmar along with other top players like Santana Roche Ashe Drysdale and Smith in early rounds.
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Bowling Scores and Standings From Twilight Handicap League
The Bowl-Wick Twilight Handicap results show Wyatt's Market leading with team and individual high scores. Carl Perry posts 575 in the high series while Dennis Riffe nets 214 in the high game. Other top performers include Clarence Tankersley, Harold Mann, Theman Rorrer, and Dex Manning within a dense list of bowlers and marks.
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Larry Trump
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Tom Williams
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Ed Corey
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Harry Perekowski
Omar Kidd
Max Martin
Dennis Stone
Leon Carper
George Corey
Mt Hope B Team Defeats Clear Fork In Opener
Mt Hope B squad overcome Clear Fork 18 to 6 in the 1966 season opener. Mt Hope led 12-0 by late third, added clincher after a costly Clear Fork fumble, with Jerry Davis and Bradford scoring for Mt Hope and Workman and Mansfield scoring for Clear Fork.
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Frazer trains for title bout at Madison Square Garden
Heavyweight Joe Frazer arrived at Kiamesha Lake for final training before his September 21 ten round fight with Oscar Bonavena at Madison Square Garden. The Olympic champion has won all 11 pro bouts by knockout.
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White to race Lady Helmsman for ICAT at Thorpe Bay
Reg White will pilot Lady Helmsman as the British defends the International Catamaran Trophy on September 14 at Thorpe Bay against the American challenger Gamecock.
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