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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1962

Page

9

WVU players watch weight during 13 days of practice

West Virginia University football begins 13 days of preseason work with trainer Whit ey Gwynne monitoring diets. Players are assigned calories from 3 000 to 5 000 daily, with fat table restrictions and skinny table options. Weigh-ins occur before and after every practice to guide conditioning.

John T.rady United Press International Jackson's Mill W. Va UPL West Virginia University Whitey Gwynne Ed Pastilong Keith Melenyzer Gene Heeter Glenn Holton Gwynne Heeter Dick Leftridge Mountaineer Press Radio

Drysdale Bags 23rd and Dodgers blank Braves

Don Drysdale earned his 23rd win of the season with an eight to nothing victory over the Milwaukee Braves. The Dodgers extended their lead in the National League as Drysdale matched Don Newcombe for most wins by a Dodger since 1956.

Drysdale Don Newcombe Milwaukee Braves Dodger

Dodgers and Yankees Win as Box Scores Highlight AL NL Action

The report details Dodgers and Yankees wins in a busy AL NL Sunday. Key plays include Wills stealing bases, Roseboro driving in runs, and Pena walk setting up a go ahead score. Kaat and O'Dell pick up wins for Minnesota and San Francisco as Alou and Mays propel late rallies.

Bob Shaw John Roseboro Wills Cincinnati Bob Bescher Dodgers San Francisco Giants Yankees Kansas City A's Orlan Pena Bobby Richardson Bud Daley Yanks Los Angeles Angels

Standings and results from major leagues around the league

The standings show New York leading the American League with an 87-58 record, Minnesota 77-61, Los Angeles 76-61, and Chicago 70-67. Sunday results include Minnesota over Boston 5-2 and New York over Kansas City 2-1. National League leaders include Los Angeles 90-47 and San Francisco 86-50 with Cincinnati 83-55 and St. Louis 73-63.

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Stan Musial Extends Record with 3516th Hit

Stan Musial moved into sole second place on MLB’s all time hits list with his 3516th career hit. Appearing as a ninth inning pinch hitter for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 43 defeat to the Mets, he singled off Al Jackson to surpass Tris Speaker for second, trailing Ty Cobb’s 4191.

Jim Kaat Twins Red Sox Kaat Rich Rollins Harmon Killebrew Leo Burke Angels Senators Eli Grba Tom Morgan Felipe Alou Jim Brosnan Giants Reds Alou Willie Mays Jose Pagan Billy O'Dell ST. Louis UPI Stan Musial Musial Tris Speaker New York Mets al Jackson

Re Play Of NFL's 1961 Title Game Giants Meet Packers

The Giants meet the champion Packers in Green Bay in a replay of last season’s title game. Packers aim to continue strong preseason form with a 149-61 scoring edge over four games. the Giants are injury plagued with one win, one tie, one loss. Also notes Vikings upset Colts and Redskins end skid, Browns beat Rams, 49ers over Cowboys, Lions over Cardinals, Eagles over Steelers. AFL Chargers win 12th straight preseason, Bills top Patriots. 43,118 attend Browns-Rams in LA.

United Press International New York Giants Packers Green Bay Giants Washington Redskins Minnesota Vikings Cleveland Browns NFL San Diego Chargers Buffalo Bills Vikings Baltimore Colts Minneapolis-St. Paul Redskins Chicago Bears Norfolk Los Angeles Rams Jim Ninowski John Brewer San Francisco Dallas Cowboys Sacramento Calif Detroit Lions St. Louis Cardinals Omaha Neb Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers Hershey AFL Chargers New York Titans San Diego Patriots Boston AFL

Appalachian League Ends With Lone Doubleheader

The all-rookie Appalachian League closes its sixth season with four games, two singles and one Labor Day doubleheader. No standings will change. Bluefield, Salem and Wytheville posted weekend results as Kingsport and Middlesboro won. Final day sees Harlan at Salem, Wytheville at Bluefield in singles and Kingsport at Middlesboro in a doubleheader.

United Press International Bluefield Orioles Kingsport Wytheville Salem Harlan Middlesboro Harland

Burns Named President of West Virginia Sportswriters Assn

Fred Burns executive sports editor of the Huntington Herald-Dispatch was elected president of the West Virginia Sportswriters Association at the Sunday meeting Jim Snyder sports editor of the Parkersburg News was named first vice president and Bur L Osborne of the Associated Press second vice president Honorary lifetime memberships were voted for Malcolm Brice Wheeling News Register and Walter L Hart Morgantown Dominion News The group will receive awards at the next Victory Awards dinner at an undecided site.

Jackson’s Mill W. Va UPI West Virginia Sportswriters Association Fred Burns Huntington Herald - Dispatch Jim Snyder iParkersburg News Bur! Osborne Associated Press Association Malcolm Brice Wheeling News-Register Walter L. Hart Morgantown Dominion

Payne Wins Fourth Straight Black Knight Golf Crown

E M Ned Payne defeats John Cooper eight and six to extend his run as Black Knight Country Club champion to four consecutive titles and seventh victory in eight years. Wayne Reynolds refereed the match, with Payne building a strong second round lead and securing victory on the 30th hole of a 36 hole affair.

E. M Ned” Payne John Cooper Black Knight Country Club Payne Cooper Wayne Reynolds Ned John Black Knight Adam Halley Dr. M. M. Ralston John Straton Halley Will

Brooklyn Nationals Meet Bengals Today

Beckley Bengals host the Brooklyn Nationals at Warren Williams Field at 2 p m The Nationals travel the south with a 13 2 season record and are an all colored team Manager Bob Cerruto will use many players with Wendell Backus starting on the mound Scotty Murray to relief pitch for Beckley

Beckley Bengals Brooklyn Nationals Warren Williams Nationals United States Bob Cerruto Beckley Wendell Backus Scotty Murray

Vikings Training Camp Grading by Position Notes

Section by section evaluation shows mixed talent and concern across units. Offense relies on Terry Fran Tarkenton's improvisation while passing threat remains inconsistent and youth leads running and receiving groups. Defense features experienced linemen with new faces vying for interior roles and a reshuffled secondary. Team earned a surprise three victories last season and faces added pressure to improve this year.

Hugh McElhenny Tommy Mason Ray Hayes Fran Tarkenton Lee Grosscup Giants

Miss Gunderson Declines Pro Career After Amateur Triumph

JoAnne Gunderson, 23, says professional golf holds no appeal, choosing to keep golf as a game played for fun. She defeated Ann Baker 9 and 8 to win her third U S women’s amateur title at Rochester, after lead rounds and a 2 under par 70 best round.

Rochester N. Y JoAnne Gunderson JoAnne U. S Ann Baker Maryville Tenn Gundy Kirkland Wash Country Club Miss Baker Maryville High Miss Gunderson Mickey Wright Bermuda Arizona State U Tempe

SMU star Mike Kelsey dies after practice collapse

SMU football player Mike Kelsey died after collapsing from heat illness during a three hour afternoon workout. The 20 year old was honored by the team as pallbearers at his funeral set for 3 p.m. at Highland Park Methodist Church.

Dallas, Tex UPI Southern Methodist University Mike Kelsey Kelsey Hayden Fry Highland Park Methodist Church SMU del Rio Tex Raul Rodriguez Jr Fry

Westbury Roosevelt Trot favorite Su Mac Lad named

Su Mac Lad is the 2-1 favorite for tonight's Roosevelt Trot at Roosevelt Raceway in Westbury New York. Duke Rodney is the second choice at 3-1 in the 1 mile race with a $50,000 purse.

Westbury N.Y UPI Su Mac Lad Roosevelt Raceway Duke Rodney

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WVU Comiskey Park Charley Maxwell White Sox Mike Hershberger Dick Hall Baltimore Orioles Hobie Landrith Brooks Robinson Larry Napp Milton Richman Don Drysdale Maury Wills Ers Stan Rams Burns Sportswriters Assn Dr.Ralsten Brooklyn Bengals BY Murray Tom Adams Duluth Gordie Smith Jerry Reichow Grady Alderman Frank Youse Gerry Ruth Ken Peterson Mike Rabold Jim Marshall Jim Lee Larry Bowie Jim Prestel Paul Dickson Cliff Livingston Rip Hawkins Clancy Osborne Roy Winston Larry Guilford Chuck Lamson Ed Sharockman Bill Butler Dean Darby Charley Sumner Norm van Brocklin Bone Glenn Gossett Dudley Parker America Beckley National Bank
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