Rebels Hopes Dim After 59-7 Beating
Mullens coach Ray Caldwell warned the Rebels face a very hard season after a 59-7 loss to Woodrow Wilson. With only two returning backs in Jerry McKinney and Randy Compton, the team relies on depth shifts and new positions for veteran players. Key seniors Logwood, Patterson and Nease lead a lineup aiming to rebound in games against Sophia, Oceana, Pineville, Trap Hill, Gary, Welch, Stoco, Princeton, and Shady Spring.
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Ron Spencer
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Jeek Miller
George Wooding
Harold Clark
Larry Penniz
Frankie Patrick
Malcolm Brown
Mike Green
Billy Mann
Billy Compton
Herbert Hawkins
Pineville Rye
Stock Home
Packers Open Defense Of Title Saturday Night SeeeeESea
Packers open their title defense against the Baltimore Colts in Milwaukee on Saturday night as Vince Lombardi pursues a new milestone. The story notes rookie backs Danny Anderson and Jim Grabowski may be paired with veterans Hornung and Taylor, part of a broader opening-week NFL schedule and AFL results from last weekend.
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Jim Grabowski
Paul Hornung
Jim Taylor
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Gresham Scores Four TDs in West Virginia Grid Opener
Robert Gresham tallied four touchdowns in Big Creek 25 6 win over George Washington Charleston. He gained 151 yards on 15 carries and 273 total including returns. John Spencer added four TDs on 24 50 16 and 18 yard plays for Pine Grove Valley against Mannington.
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United Press International
West Virginia
Bob Gresham
John Spencer
Gresham
Big Creek
George Washington
Charleston
Spencer
Pine Grove Valley
Mannington
Valley High
Mike Postlethwait
King Pete Leads Santos to 4-1 Win at Yankee Stadium
International soccer star King Pete scored and assisted as Santos of Brazil defeated Inter of Milan 4-1 before a record crowd of 41 598 at Yankee Stadium Monday in New York.
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Third Street Bar Wins Central Atlantic Fast Pitch Title
George Ulmer dominated on the mound as Third Street Bar defeated First National Bank of Dunmore Pa 41 in Wilmington Delaware to clinch the Central Atlantic fast pitch softball tournament title Monday.
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Downing First National Bank of
Palmer Adds Another Star To Golfing Diadem
Arnold Palmer from Latrobe, Pennsylvania set a Winchester Country Club course record with 7 under par 65 Sunday during a five week exhibition tour, earning $4,000. Lexington’s Jim Osborne finished runner up with a 67.
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Lexington
San Diego's Loss Is Houston's Gain in AFL Opener
New York news wrapps up that San Diego's loss becomes Houston's gain as Ernie Ladd and Pat Holmes bolster the Oilers. Houston dominates Denver in the league opener with 33 rushing yards against and minus seven passing yards. George Blanda fires the offense while Ode Burrell and Sid Blanks pace the ground game. Houston leads in passing and total offense with 259 passing yards, 213 rushing, and 472 total. Defensively Houston tops in pass defense with a minus seven yard average and total defense at 26 yards allowed. Miami's defense then limits Oakland to 16 rushing yards as Houston sits second with 33 rushing yards allowed.
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Houston
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George Blanda
Ode Burrell
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Mildenberger Confident Ahead of Clay Title Fight
West Germany's Karl Mildenberger, facing Cassius Clay for the world heavyweight title in Frankfurt, expresses belief he can go 15 rounds. He faces skepticism from fans and noted supporters like Joe Louis and Max Schmeling. Louis watched Mildenberger train and said the challenger moves fast but lacks a style to trouble Clay.
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Bill Daniels
New York City
Bad Soden
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Alabama's Crimson Tide Still Top Ranked College Grid Team
UPI previews 1966 SEC race with Alabama as clear favorite. Coach Paul Bryant rebuilds around QB Kenny Stabler and rusher Les Kelley as key replacements loom for Crane Sloan and Bowman. Tennessee Ole Miss LSU Georgia Auburn Miami Florida State Tulane among contenders and independents highlighted.
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Snake) Stabler
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Miller McDaniel Top Winners At Grandview Dragway
L T Miller of Bluefield and Jim McDaniel of Bradley headline a Grandview International Dragway Labor Day weekend event. McDaniel won 11 races in a Dodge while Miller claimed eight wins in a '66 Chevelle, thrilling the largest crowd of the weekend.
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Bradley
Grandview International Dragway
Weekend Racing Results Across Multiple Classes and Tracks
A dense recap lists Saturday Sunday and Monday race results across many classes. Notable drivers include Jim McDaniel Bradley in Dodge and L. T. Miller Bluefield in 66 Chevelle as top time winners and multiple modified production and altered classes with drivers such as Darrell Wheeler Darrell Wheeler and Lenwood Craft. The weekend features a variety of cars from Corvettes to Fords across Bluefield Princeton Charleston and Roanoke with numerous regional names and garages highlighted.
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Joyce Bullins
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Lester
Aaron DeLong
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Odis Vines
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Robert Kelly
Columbus
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Darrell Wheeler
Ronceverte
L. T. Miller
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Carey Hess
Gap Mills
Douglas Angles
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Lynchburg
Hemi
Charlie Brown
Jim Ramsey
Irwin
Tennessee
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Beckley
Jim Bennett
Irwin Tennessee
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Falcon
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Roanoke
Henri Mustang
Ruth Porter
Johnny Graveley
David Acord
Glen Fork
Gary Edwards
Gary Burdette
Sissonville
J. M. Notch
Oak Hill
Charlie Fore
MacCanty
Charles Muck
Junior Reed
Alderson
Eddie Powell
Donne Baryles
Brave resigns as Braves farm director
Atlanta news brief reports John Mullen, longtime Braves farm director, resigned to take a position with another club. He did not reveal the new employer. Also, in golf news Clive Clark led at Walton Heath with 64 in the News of the World event while Dave Ragan and Doug Ford posted 70 and 72 respectively.
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Richey Victor In Hottest Feud In Women's Tennis
Nancy Richey of Dallas advances in the US championships as Billie Jean King loses to Kerry Melville of Australia in a dramatic second round. Umpire S R Bumann of Dallas officiates the King match amid controversy. Richey then defeats Marilyn Montgomery and eyes a final with Maria Bueno of Brazil. In men’s play Cliff Richey falls to Owen Davidson, while Roy Emerson and Tony Roche push into the third round amid rain delays and top seeds.
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