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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1962

Page

9

Karbonit Moves To Second In Sandy Leads Tri County Scoring

Robert Sandy briefly tops the Tri County scoring race with two touchdowns while Karbonit climbs to second and Ellis settles in third as Mullens-Oee hosts the matchup.

Sandy Ellis Don Phillips Robert Sandy Rebels Coalfield Tri-County Johnny Salters Mullens Fyling Eagle Bill Karbonit Karbonit Huntington Beckley Pony Express Trap Hill Charles Ellis Van Doug Basham Sophia Shady Sophia

Penn Opens With Powerful Navy

Penn State coach Rip Engle hails Navy as much improved and predicts a passing, air-based attack in the season opener. Engle shuffled players into the backfield and mentions key scorers and standings across various prep teams and games, including Mullens and Beckley, with names like Karbonit, Lubich, Salters, and Basham among top scorers in regional action.

University Park UPI Penn State Rip Engle Navy Nittany Lions

Pitchers Show More Power Than In Six Years

New York United Press International observes more 20 game winners than in six seasons and a shift toward stronger pitching while home run totals lag behind 1961 pace. It notes Ralph Terry Jack Sanford Don Drysdale Joey Jay Purkey Camilo Pascual Juan Marichal Sandy Koufax and others approaching 20 wins, with hitters like Willie Mays Hank Aaron Frank Robinson and Roger Maris leading slugging amid a still elevated ball.

New York UPI Ralph Terry Yankees Jack Sanford Giants Don Drysdale Dodgers Joey Jay Bob Purkey Reds Ops Camilo Pascual Twins Juan Marichal Sandy Koufax Willie Mays Roger Maris Maris Mays Hank Aaron Frank Robinson Harmon Killebrew Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig

Washington Top AAWU Team Dominates Preseason Poll

A group of 34 sports writers and sportscasters labeled Washington the outstanding AAWU team after touring training camps. They projected Washington first, followed by Southern California UCLA Stanford California, with Washington State eligible for the Rose Bowl but not Conference title contention. Ohio State was named Rose Bowl opponent for Washington.

SAN Francisco UPI University of Washington Huskies Washington Southern Calfornia UCLA Stanford California Washington State

Phillies Sign 18YearOld Briggs From New Jersey

John Briggs an 18 year old American Legion star from Paterson New Jersey has been signed by the Philadelphia Phillies He will report to the Twin Falls team of the Pioneer League next season The Montreal Alouettes have bought fullback Larry Hickman from the Hamilton Tiger Cats in a straight cash deal of the Eastern Football Conference

Phils Philadelphia John Briggs American Legion Paterson, N.J Philadelphia Phillies Twin Falls Pioneer League Montreal UPI Montreal Alouettes Canada Larry Hickman Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Weatherly and Gretel Face Quick Rematch in Cup Race

In Rhode Island Sound the second America's Cup race pits Weatherly against Gretel as winds build to 25 knots. President Kennedy will watch from a destroyer as Weatherly seeks a repeat after a ¾ mile victory in the opener. Olympic veteran George O'Day says Gretel is as strong as Weatherly.

Newport R. I UPI Gretel Weatherly Rhode Island Sound Kennedy George O’day Pic Racing Bus Mosbacher

Requiem for a Heavyweight echoes in golf haven

In Pinehurst crowds discuss the Patterson Liston title fight and its rumored five million dollar take. The piece recalls past champs who faded after riches, from Randy Turpin to Joe Louis, ending with hope that the current prize will stay with the fighters.

Gene Tunney Jack Dempsey Broadway Billy Conn Freddie Steele Tacoma Rocky Marciano Jess Willard la Crescenta Calif Max Schmeling Germany Primo Carera Jim Braddock Billy Petrolle Fargo Express Duluth Joe Louis Tommy Hurricane) Jackson Rockaways Patterson Liston

Patterson Liston world title bout at Charleston Civic Center

The Floyd Patterson Sonny Liston heavyweight title fight will be shown at the Charleston Civic Center on closed circuit TV. Tickets cost 4 dollars and are available at Silver Brand or by mail. Mail orders require checks payable to Charleston Civic Center. All seats are reserved in Charleston West Virginia.

Pinehurst N.C UPI U. S Sonny Liston Sandhills Carolina Floyd Patterson Charleston Civic Center Charleston West Virginia

Hamon's 6 Points Tops In State Canterbury 2nd

Joe Hamon of Summersville moved ahead of Larry Canterbury of Ceredo-Kenova in West Virginia high school scoring with four touchdowns in a 32-6 Grizzlies win over Clay for 61 points in three games. Canterbury held second with 48 points after Wayne’s 12-6 win over Seth.

John T. Kady Charleston W. Va UPI Joe Hamon Summersville Larry Canterbury Ceredo-Kenova West Virginia Grizzlies Clay Hamon Canterbury Wayne Mountains Seth Frankie Gongola Benwood Gongola Ironmen Farmington Johnson Johnny Johnson Big Creek

Beman Seeks US Amateur Cup in Second Round Teeing Off

Beman, 22, the 1981 champion, meets Jim Cleveland in Pinehurst as he aims to regain the title after losing to Nicklaus last year. Several top veterans exit in first round action, including Charlie Coe, Billy Hyndman, and Chick Evans, with Gerringer and Terry advancing by knocking out Coe and Hyndman respectively. Evans, 72, vows to contend despite fading distance. Chapman and Bishop, both with byes, open today against Allen and Farrish.

Randy Turpin Sugar Ray Robinson London Beau Jack Bobcat Bob Montgomery Beau Miami Montgomery Philadelphia Johnny Saxton Ezard Charles Jimmy Bivins Cleveland Roland Lastarza Freddie Red) Cochrane New Jersey Clarence Henry Ike Williams Dynamite Fists Trenton N.J Lou Ambers Marty Servo Arizona Tony Janiro New York Steve Belloise Lew Jenkins Germany Kid Gavilan Caribbean Abe Simon Billy Graham Mickey Walker Ruby Goldstein Pinehurst N. C Doughty Deane Beman Arlington U.S Jack Nicklaus Beman Jim Cleveland Atlanta Tom Hornbuckle Albuquerque N.M Charlie Coe Billy Hyndman Chick Evans Ronnie Gerringer Newport News Coe Oklahoma City Gerringer Ray Terry New York Giant Bill Terry Hyndman Terry Charles Chick) Evans Chicago Dick Sinderowf Evans Dick Chapman Ted Bishop Jim Allen Athens Bill Farrish Pebble Beach Calif

Georgia Tech relies on Stanley Gann for fall gridiron push

Georgia Tech's Rambling Wrecks prepare for a fast fall season with quarterback Stanley Vickers Gann as a key spark. Coaches praise his passing and option runs, noting his peak form and improved throwing as they adapt the offense to counter rival defenses.

Atlanta UPI Georgia Tech Stanley Vickers Gann Gann Tech Southern California Rice Stan

Tickets On Sale For WWHS-Charleston Football Game

Tickets for the Beckley-Charleston game are on sale at Keatley’s Inc Prince Street Colony Drug and at the high school. Reserved seats in North sections D and M and South sections O N P Q carry 1.50 1.25 and 1.00. Other seats are 1.00. Gates open 7 p.m. Tickets sold at 6:45 p.m. Advance sales close Friday at 3 p.m.

Keatley's, Inc Prince Street Colony Drug South Valley Drive Charleston Keatley’s, Inc

Dominant NASCAR entrants set for Old Dominion 500 at Martinsville

Martinsville VA expects a strong field as 19 of NASCAR Grand National top 20 enter the Old Dominion 500 next Sunday. Dave Pearson is the sole missing favorite, with potential drive for Cotton Owens’ 1962 Pontiac. Entry mix favors Pontiacs Ford Chevrolets with 11,10,9 respectively among first 39 entries.

Nascar Dominion Martinsville Martinsville Speedway Dave Pearson Spartanburg S.C Dave Cotton Owens Plymouth Mercury

Indians Open Three-Game Series With A's In Kansas City

Cleveland faces Dan Pfister as Jim Perry starts for the Indians in the opener of a three-game set in Kansas City. Perry is 11 11 and Pfister 3 13 as Cleveland, with 11 games left, looks to end a poor season and likely finish no better than sixth.

Kansas City UPI Cleveland Indians Tribe Jim Perry Dan Pfister Perry Pfister Indians Athletics Cleveland

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