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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1966

Page

7

Littler Wins Sudden Death World Series Golf Title

Gene Littler won $50,000 and the World Series of Golf in a sudden death playoff at Firestone Country Club Akron. Nicklaus Casper Geiberger finished tied after a dramatic finish. Littler sealed with a 22 foot birdie putt on the first hole of sudden death.

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Lovinsky May Need Surgery for Separated Shoulder

West Virginia University coach Jim Carlen awaited word on Chuck Lovinsky's possible shoulder surgery after a Saturday scrimmage injury. The Wheeling Central Catholic junior, listed 5-9, 175 pounds, is hospitalized and had moved from quarterback to wingback. Lavella of Herminie starts at wingback with Sine backing up as WVU opens at Duke.

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WVU Faces Davidson in Nasty Dirty 30 Football Preview

Davidson coach Homer Smith vows a fierce season with 38 varsity players and 17 returners. Key players include Dews Gruber Greene Jacobsen Poole Rikard Glidwell Cox, with Dews touted for All Southern honors and Greene praised as the top blocker on an inexperienced line.

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Virginian Impresses Dragway Spectators in Grandview Match Race

Virginian driver Pee Wee Wallace from Richmond wins a best two out of three match race against Gustin Brothers Comet at Grandview International Dragway. Gustin’s car suffered mechanical trouble in race two. Wallace also earns acclaim with wheel stands. Local winners include Jim McDaniel with a smooth 1964 Dodge and Herman Lewis with a finely tuned 409 Chevy. Donations totaling 50 dollars from Saturday will go to the Cancer Society. crowd contributions from Saturday and Sunday will support the local Cancer Society fundraiser.

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Official Football Official Football

Florida quarterback Steve Spurrier throws a pass from behind the line into the end zone hitting lineman Jim Benson. Officials must rule whether the pass is incomplete or penalize Florida, with options including yardage and down loss, plus potential touchback. The text cites Rule 73 10 regarding ineligible players touching a forward pass.

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Chargers and Oilers shut out AFL foes分

Chargers defense blanked New England 24 0 as Ken Graham returned a second quarter interception for a touchdown. Oilers beat Raiders 45 7 behind George Blanda two TD passes as Denver also blanked Oakland 31 0. Chiefs overwhelmed Bills 42 20, with Bert Coan scoring twice and Mike Garrett returning a punt for 79 yards.

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Houston Next Stop For Clay

Cassius Clay defends his heavyweight title for the fourth time in six months by stopping Karl Mildenberger in Houston. The fight ended in a TKO at 1:32 of the 12th round with Clay unmarked after six defenses. He departs for Chicago and a Houston bout on Nov. 14 against Big Cat Williams.

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Prince Lafferty Raceway Winners at Beckley Dirt Track

Richard Lafferty and Paul Prince won the full body and sportsman features at Beckley Raceway. Lafferty held off Larry Cantley for full body, with Jody Clowers third. Prince defeated Ernie Moye in the sportsman feature as Freeman placed third. Track owner Fred Arthur announced next week’s races with drivers from multiple states expected.

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Plum Surprises Lions Bears in NFL Upset

National Football League roundup highlights Milt Plum leading Detroit to a 14-3 upset of the Chicago Bears as he throws a touchdown and sets up another. The page covers Rams, Falcons, Browns, Redskins, Cardinals, Vikings, Giants, Steelers, 49ers, and tied games with notes on other performances and key plays.

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