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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1962

Page

8

Maxwell_posts four stroke edge to win Dallas Open lead

Billy Maxwell of Las Vegas forged a steady stretch of four birdies on the front nine to build a two under par 68 for 54 holes and a 206 total. Johnny Pott remained four behind at 210, with Bolt fading to a 78. Other contenders also faltered as the Dallas Open concluded.

Dallas Tex UPI Billy Maxwell Las Vegas Nev Maxwell Johnny Pott Pott Oak Cliff Country Club Tommy Bolt Paul Bondeson Juan Rodriguez Bondeson Jack Nicklaus Eves Buster Come Ises Bruce Crampton Gay Brewer Eveees Terry Dill Bob Goetz Mason Rudolph Pon Foe Vc Caeee Eas Bert Weaver Cccovss Earl Stewart Jr Doug Sanders

Time running out on Broncos quarterback hunt

Denver faces a tight window to find a top flight quarterback with Frank Tripucka aging, a thin offensive line, and rookie interior linemen John Denver Bob McCullough and Jim Perkins. Coach Faulkner cites strong defense and depth as needed aids to protect the passer.

Denver Broncos Gene Meakins United Press International Denver UPI Broncos Frank Tripucka Notre Dame John Denver Bob McCullough Jim Perkins Colorado University Jack Faulkner Tarr Jerry Tarr Oregon University Pete Schenck Washington State Hunter Enis Tripucka Enis Faulkner San Diego Sid Gillman Bud McFadin

American League leaders top the batting charts by UPI

Major League Leaders By United Press International lists top AL players: Runnels and Siebern lead in runs and hits with strong totals. Robinson and Rollins post high batting marks. In the NL, Davis and Robinson headline with high averages and RBIs along with Musial and Aaron. Home run leaders include Killebrew and Mays among others.

United Press International American League Cingham Chi Smith National League T.davis Robinson Cin Musial Sth H.aaron Mil White Stl Cepeda Skinner Pitt Killebrew Twins Siebern Athletics Colavito Tigers Wagner Angels White Sox JT. Davis Dodgers Reds Mays Giants H. Aaron Braves

Sport Questions and Answers by Oscar Fraley

A series of sport Q and A reflections on Patterson Liston, the All Star game, Arnold Palmer, Roger Maris, Cassius Clay, and the NFL AFL dynamics. The piece analyzes fighters prospects, league dominance, player pressure, and business aspects shaping professional sports.

Oscar Fraley UPI New York Floyd Patterson Sonny Liston Patterson Liston Palmer Ben Hogan Roger Maris Joe DiMaggio Maris Cassius Clay Dorothy Dix National Football League American Football League Wall Street AFL NFL

Hubbs Sets 74th Straight Errorless Game With Cubs

Ken Hubbs extended his major league record for second basemen to 74 consecutive errorless games for the Chicago Cubs, surpassing Bobby Doerr's 73. At 20, Hubbs needs 65 to tie Frank McCormick's all-infield mark of 158. the Cubs have 26 games left, likely requiring two seasons to reach the peak.

Hubbs Colton Calif Bobby Doerr Boston Red Sox Frank McCormick Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Phillies Cubs McCormick Chuck Cottier Sporting Frank Bolling Milwaukee Braves Bolling

Can Mickey Break PGA Record Today

In Spokane Washington UPI reports Mickey Wright needs an even par 72 on the 6007 yard Esmeralda course to break the LPGA 72 hole scoring record. Wright has 68 68 70 206 entering the final round leading by eight over Joann Prentice Kathy Whitworth and Ruth Jessen in the Spokane Women's Open.

Spokane Wash UPI Mickey Wright Ladies Professional Golf Association LPGA Esmeralda Miss Wright Joann Prentice Columbia S.C Kathy Whitworth Jal N.M Ruth Jessen Seattle

Arcaro To Be Honored At Shenandoah Downs

Retired jockey Eddie Arcaro and former Handicap star Alerted will be honored at Shenandoah Downs on September 4. Arcaro will preside at ceremonies after the second Iron Horse Mile run named for Alerted, who earned over $440,000 in 104 races before a 1955 retirement to stud. The event precedes the Tri-State Futurity debut three nights later, WV’s first futurity and area stakes, expected to gross over $15,000.

Charles Town W.va UPI Eddie Arcaro Alerted Shenandoah Downs Arcaro Tri-State West Virginia

Patterson Works Out As Liston Skips Training

Heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson completed a full workout at his Elgin Illinois camp while challenger Sonny Liston canceled his planned session in front of hundreds. Patterson sparred four rounds and stressed public view workouts on weekends, with weekday drills to be kept private or at varying hours.

Chicago UPI Floyd Patterson Charles Sonny” Liston Patterson Elgin Ill Liston

Weekend Sports Summary

Black Beard upset the Jerome Handicap at Aqueduct as a 13 to 1 longshot. Joanne Gunderson captured her third U S Women's Amateur by beating Ann Baker 9 and 8. Wise Ship won the Kelly Olympic Handicap at Atlantic City by a half length over Hitting Away. Crimson Satan took the Laurance Armour Handicap at Arlington Park for his first stakes win of the year. Irvin Paul set a world pacing record at Roosevelt Raceway in the National Pacing Derby. Brown Berry won the Del Mar Debutante Stakes for juvenile fillies.

Rochester N. Y Joanne Gunderson U. S Ann Baker Atlantic City N. J Wise Ship Hitting Away Chicago Crimson Satan Arlington Park Westbury Irvin Paul Roosevelt Raceway

US Tennis Play Sees Holiday Double Header

Forest Hills officials plan a Labor Day double header to finish the U S tennis singles championships after rain forced postponements. Round two action resumes with top seeds Laver Emerson McKinley and Hantze Susman leading contenders amid a cleared schedule and hopes to complete six postponed matches.

Forest Hills N.Y U.S Rod Laver Roy Emerson America Chuck McKinley Karen Hantze Susman

Creel defends world senior golf title in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs player Howard Creel won a second straight world Senior men's golf championship defeating Adrian McManus of Pasadena 7 and 5.

Colorado Springs Colo Howard Creel Adrian McManus Pasadena Calif

Cubs star breaks Doerr record in 74th straight game at second

Chicago infielder Ken Hubbs extended a streak to 74 consecutive games at second base without an error, surpassing Bobby Doerr's previous mark. The Cubs celebrated the defensive milestone as Hubbs maintained error-free consistency.

Chicago Ken Hubbs Chicago Cubs Bobby Doerr

Rain halts second round at U S tennis championships

Forest Hills N Y rain washed out the second round matches in the U S tennis championships. Dallas Billy Maxwell moved into a share of the lead in the Dallas Open with a 54 hole total of 206.

Forest Hills N. Y U. S Dallas Billy Maxwell

Suns Lose Doubleheader as Crackers Rally Past Them

The Jacksonville Suns stumble in a doubleheader against the Atlanta Crackers, dropping both games as they falter in pursuit of the league pennant. Toronto remains in the pennant race with victories, while Rochester and Atlanta close in on leader positions amid a tight standings race.

Chargers and Oilers Lead AFL Exhibition Campaign

The AFL exhibition season ends with San Diego Chargers posting a perfect 4-0 record, extending their exhibition win streak to 12. Houston Oilers go 4-1, only loss to Boston, and lead in scoring with 134 points across five games. Both teams are favored to repeat as division champions as the regular season opens Friday night.

United Press International American Football League San Diego Chargers Houston Oilers San Diego Houston Boston Patriots Oilers Chargers AFL

Prince Falls Short as Athey Tops Mountaineer Feature

At Bluefield Mountaineer Speedway Jessie Athey rode in after engine woes to edge Frank Prince in a tight five lap helmet dash. Benny Miller Richard Lafferty and Earnie Moye chased in heats and the feature with Deck Hicks and Styles close behind as Prince again pressed for victory but settled for runner up and Miller earned heat two.

Frank Prince Mountaineer Bluefield Prince Jessie Athey Benny Miller Richard Lafferty Earnie Moye Athey Pete Deck Miller Nelson Hicks Gene Styles Hicks Styles Deck R. C. Allen Moye Lafferty Crab Orchard Ifth

League Baseball Scores From Toronto, Syracuse Games

International League results show Toronto defeating Buffalo 5 to 3 in the first game and 5 to 2 in the second. Syracuse beat Rochester 3 to 2 in the first contest and won again in the second. Columbus bested Richmond 6 to 4. Atlanta swept Jacksonville 2 to 0 in eight innings of the second game after winning 4 to 2 in the opener.

United Press International Jacksonville Suns Atlanta Crackers Toronto Maple Leafs Buffalo Bisons Leroy Gregory Suns Harry Fanok Crackers Rochester Wings Fred Green Columbus Jets Richmond Virginians Ww. L. Oo Jacksonville Toronto Atlanta Colors Buffalo Oe Hichmeond Syracuse Columbus Richmond Inns

Stengel Has Not Signed Mets Manager Contract

New York Mets officials deny reports that Casey Stengel has agreed to return or signed a 1963 deal. Donald Grant and George Weiss say no discussions have taken place beyond a possible welcome back, with no contract talks to date.

NEW York UPI Casey Stengel New York Mets Donald Grant Mets George Weiss Stengel Grant Casey Weiss

Stengel Expected to Return to Yankees After Talks

Casey Stengel, under an estimated 75,000 contract, signals plans to continue with the New York Yankees next spring amid talk of retirement. He cites a bright future with a new ballpark and hints at changes, while wife Edna stresses his commitment to baseball as his life.

Weiss Casey Stengel New York Yankees Flushing Meadows Mets Edna Mrs. Stengel

Major Hoople Predicts Football Upsets This Season

Major Amos Barnaby Hoople poses like The Thinker and issues weekly gridiron predictions for the upcoming season. Known as the Self-styled Master of the Upset, his past forecasts have forecast surprising results. Predictions begin with games on Saturday, Sept. 15.

Amos Barnaby Hoople Auguste Rodin Hoople

Jofre Medel title bout set in Sao Paulo Brazil

Boxing notes report Brazil's Eder Jofre as heavy favorite to defend his bantamweight crown against Mexico's Joe Medel in Sao Paulo Thursday night. Medel, 24, is No 1 contender at 49-17-4 with 34 KOs. The ABC TV card also features Willie Pastrano vs Rodolfo Diaz in Miami Beach.

Murray Rose Eder Jofre Brazil Mexico Joe Medel Hingo Paulo Jofre Medel Los Angeles Eloy Sanchez Italy Piero Rollo Venezuela Ramon Arias Ireland Johnny Caldwell Herman Marquez Marquez San Francisco United States ABC TV Willie Pastrano Miami Rodolfo Diaz Argentina Miami Beach Fla Pastrano World Boxing Association Diaz Tony Alongi Alonzo Johnson Dave Rent Goteborg Sweden Tom McNeeley Billy Ryan Archie Moore Tijuana Sugar Ramos Cuba Baby Vasquez Mexico City Feathers New Bedford Mass Tommy Haden Jimmy Connors New England Sao Paulo Liverpool England Howard King Reno Ray Schiel Heavies

Indians Grays Meet At Charleston Today

Charleston Indians and league leading Williamsport clash in single Eastern League games as the Indians close their home season. Williamsport beat the Indians 7 4 in 11 innings on Sunday led by Richie Allen two homers and Bobby Sanders one driving in six runs. Saunders RBI single in the 11th delivered the winner for Williamsport. Oliver improved to 10-5, Lopez fell to 8-9.

Charleston W. Va UPI Charleston Indians Williamsport Indians Richie Allen Bobby Sanders Vic.tory Saunders Ron Griffen Allen Bob Chance Harry Oliver Jose Lopez

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