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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1962
Page
8
Shady Spring meets Sophia at Beaver for the Lions Club Victory Award in a key Coalfield Conference and Raleigh County League slate headlining eight high school games. Other matchups include Beckley at Huntington and Fayetteville hosting Mount Hope as undefeated Fayetteville eyes a second straight win.
Huntington Marshall University coach Charlie Snyder aims to break a three season pattern of opening losses against Findlay Ohio this Saturday. He will lean on a largely sophomore lineup and acknowledges inexperience could hurt pass defense while praising Findlay QB Bill Tippie as a top passer.
Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles and Pony Express, both undefeated after two games, square off at Huntington in a battle of backs and strong lines. Coach Wheeler reshuffles guard Bus Kessel to guard and Steve Hopkins to tackle as Becktley seeks edge in line. The 7:30 p.m. kickoff features a potent aerial attack and swift backs led by Karbonit, Coleman, and White, aiming to extend a 28 point per game average for the Flying Eagles against Beckley’s defense and Huntington’s 54 point surge.
The Seattle Open moves into its second 18 hole session amid predicted morning showers as rain drenches the soggy course. Dave Hill, 25, of Jackson, Michigan, shoots six under par 64 to lead, with four others at 65 including Mike Souchak, Bob McCallister, Larry Mowry, and Al Geiberger.
Salem’s Billy Connors headlines the West Virginia Conference lidlifter as the Tigers host Concord in the season’s opening game. Four games are on Saturday with West Liberty at Glenville, West Virginia State vs West Virginia Tech at Institute, Fairmont State vs Repherd at Shepherdstown, and Bluefield State vs Allen University.
Jim Piersall of the Washington Senators was in court after entering the stands to confront a fan who insulted him. Both Piersall and fan Joseph Martin, 66, a Baltimore labor union official, were charged with disorderly conduct and posted bail before being released to return to court.
The September 25 world heavyweight championship bout between Floyd Patterson and Sonny Liston will be shown live at Charleston's Civic Center. Tickets are priced at $4 and are on sale at Silver Brand or through mail order. Mail orders should be payable to the Civic Center Charleston West Virginia.
Major Hoople issues first 1962 season predictions listing Drake over Iowa State 16-9 at Ames and Pittsburgh over Miami 19-10. Also spots early wins for New Mexico State over The Citadel 33-6 and Florida State over The Citadel 33-6. Other picks include Dayton 22-17 Kent, Drake 16-9, Tulsa 35-12, Pittsburgh 19-10 over Miami Florida, and numerous score lines across the slate.
In Belgrade Russia takes its third gold as Vladimir Trousenev of Lenin grad secures the discus title with 57.11 meters amid heat struggles. Claude Piquemal earns France its first gold by winning the 160 meters in a photo finish. Poland's Jozef Schmidt claims the hop step and jump crown with 16.55 meters as the second day unfolds.
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