Chance Dodgers Yanks 7 0 as LA tops New York
Dean Chance pitched a historic 7-0 two-hit gem to topple the Yankees, boosting the Los Angeles Angels while Minnesota and Chicago won in tight pennant races. The Phillies forged ahead with Johnny Callison driving in key runs, and the Cardinals surged in the NL standings with a doubleheader sweep of the Braves.
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Is Football No. 1 Spectator Sport
The article argues football has surpassed baseball as the nation’s top pastime. Art Modell, the 39 year old owner of the Cleveland Browns, is mentioned as part of the scene reflecting this shift in popular sports culture.
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Four WV Conference Openers Highlight Weekend
The West Virginia Conference begins its 37th season with four games led by West Liberty defending the title against Glenville. Fairmont hosts Shepherd, West Virginia State meets Tech, and Bluefield plays Concord. Salem opens against Cape May Coast Guard in New Jersey. Coaches expect a well balanced race as 23 lettermen return for West Liberty and others with varying depth.
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Virginia Tech's Fortune May Be Cranwell's Kick
Virginia Tech's 1964 fortunes hinge on quarterback Bob Schweickert and placekicker Dickie Cranwell. Cranwell, from Richlands, emerged as Tech's extra point and field goal specialist, scoring 34 points and setting a Tech record with 23 consecutive extra points. He hopes a 45-yard field goal range and expanded duties, including kickoffs, will boost the Gobblers.
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Dickie) Cranwell
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Rain Shortens Beckley Speedway Races Winners Named
Rain cut the Beckley Speedway program Saturday night with finals moved if rain returns. Junior Adkins won the first heat, Richard Lafferty the fast heat and Charlie Jordan the full bodied stock car heat. Lafferty also captured the King of the Mountains title.
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Beckley Huntington Tickets On Sale For Friday Game
Tickets for Friday night Beckley Huntington at Fairfield stadium in Bell county city go on sale at Woodrow Wilson High School. Athletic Director Lawrence Wiseman announced they are available until noon Friday. Adult tickets cost 1.25 dollars and students 50 cents. kickoff set for 7 30.
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Ken Wheeler
Beckley Midget League Thriller Ends Eight-Year Undefeated Streak
South Beckley defeated East Beckley 19 to 6 at Van Meter Stadium in a game that snapped East Beckley’s eight year unbeaten run. Ed Wooten opened with a 40 yard run, Ammar connected to Lester Boyden for a 7 yard pass, David Allen added a 70 yard dash, and Allen scored again on a 7 yard run to seal the victory. North Beckley edged West Beckley for their first win, with George Bradley breaking for an 88 yard score.
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Johnny Callison
Philadelphia Phillies
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Richie Allen
Houston Colts
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South Beckley
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Bowsher Poised To Defend West Virginia 500 Lead
ARCA leader Jack Bowsher enters the West Virginia 500 at Huntington as the man to beat. He has 14 season wins including a 500-lap victory at Dayton and previously won the Cherry Bomb 400 on July 4 at the same track, making the WV 500 the longest ARCA race there.
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Reindeer Herd Numbers in Alaska in the 19th Century
The late 1800s saw Alaska host up to 250000 head of reindeer. The vast herds supported local communities and trade, reflecting the era’s importance of animal husbandry in the Territory.
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Major League Leaders in Home Runs and Batting Averages
Baseball leaders for both leagues are listed by player, team, and stat totals. Notable names include Mays and Cepeda for National League home runs, Oliva and Kaline leading American League averages, and Bunning Koufax Marichal in pitching. The data spans hits, runs, and RBI across NL and AL leaders.
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Beckley Flying Eagles Aim for Third Win at Huntington
Beckley high school's Flying Eagles travel to Fairfield Stadium in Huntington for a 7 30 p m Friday night game against the Pony Express. Coach Wheeler plans to start his strong lineup with Freddie Lewis returning from injury. Huntington boasts one of the state s best running backs Button Speaks and two swift sophomore backs teaming with him.
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Pony Express Beats Williamson in 28 to 14 Victory
The Pony Express defeated Williamson 28 14 last week and opened the season with a 28 0 win over Montgomery two weeks ago.
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Eyes of the State Set Upon the Big Game
The state’s attention centers on the upcoming football clash as expectations mount for a decisive contest. Officials, fans, and media watch closely as teams prepare strategies for a high stakes showdown.
Phils Open World Series Ticket Orders
The Phillies announce World Series ticket sales limited to two tickets per set with two sets per fan. Sets split across games one and seven or two and six. Costs vary by seating and must be paid by certified funds. Applications due by Sept. 23. mail to Phillies, Box 6925, Philadelphia.
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Bowling Leagues Heat Up Along Bowl-Wick Lanes Standings
League Bowling returns with the Professional Mixed League leading at sixteen teams, others field eight or six. Notable performers include Richmonds and Professional Park for high team series, Raleigh Insurance and Beckely Nat's Bank also setting marks. Individual highs show Frank West posting a 620 series and 227 game, while Larry Davis delivered a 235 game.
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Hunter tops Syracuse fall practice at right end
Billy Hunter a 190 pound senior from South Merchantville New Jersey and Syracuse University's No 1 left halfback last season opened the 1964 fall practice period as the top man at right end.
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