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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1962

Page

8

Collins At Princeton Pineville Hosts Mullens Tonight

Collins at Princeton and Mullens visit Pineville as Week 4 of the 1962 grid season brings Raleigh County League clashes. Mullens 2-1 travels to Pineville 0-3. Stratton and Stoco seek wins, while Mount Hope hosts Montgomery and Fayetteville meets Gauley Bridge.

Woodrow Wilson Stratton High Flying Eagles Charleston Mountain Lions van Meter Stadium Stratton Shady Spring Collins Princeton Fayetteville Gauley Bridge Montgomery Mount Hope Mullens Pineville Northfork Oceana Seth Trap Hill Herndon Clear Fork Stoco Sophia Marsh Fork Stock Coalfield Blue Hawks Stoce Oak Hill Hinton Beaver Bulldogs Cecil Givens Danny Hairston Tigers Tom McLaughlin Wyoming County Minutemen Rebels Beckley Robert Sandy tri-County Collins High Red Devils East Bank Gary Welch Robert Christian Rick Parnell Nelson Bragg Mighty Mustangs Montgomery Greyhounds Pads Greyhounds John’ Hooper Ed Banks Jack Shockey Milton Mount Hope Mustangs Kenneth Smithers Pirates Jon Kemper Bucs Pirate Clay Cedar Grove Gauley Lookout Ansted Surveyor Raleigh County League Wildcats Van Wildcats Ron Lubich Panthers Liberty Eugene Daley Robert Dunbar Colcord Charleston DNP

Last Minute Pass Tops Mt Hope Junior High

Pineville Junior High won its third straight football game at Wharton as Hinton beat Mt Hope and Whitesville topped Scott in area junior high action. Key plays included Stiltner and Plumley for Pineville with a 50 yard TD, Rodney Reeves scoring for Wharton, Brown scoring twice for Whitesville, and Adams connecting a late six yard pass for Hinton the win.

Pineville James Brown Whitesville Scott Madison Brown Hinton Mt. Hope Mustang Adams Keffer Pineville Jr Wharton Jr P. Plumley Phillips Blankenship W. Reeves Rush Stiltner Blankenship Rush

Wright Bows Out Of Visalia Open

In Visalia California the visiting field of leading women golfers began the second round of the $10,000 Visalia Open. Mickey Wright, the top money winner, posted an 82 Thursday and lost momentum. Ruth Jessen shot 71 to tie for the first round lead with Mary Lena Faulk and Peggy Wilson. One stroke behind were Patty Berg Mary Mills and Kathy Whitworth.

Visalia Calif Mary Lena Faulk Thomasville Peggy Wilson Austin Tex Patty Berg Mary Mills Gulfport Miss Kathy Whitworth Jal, N.M

Patton Faces Harris in U S Amateur Semifinals at Pinehurst

At Pinehurst N C Billy Joe Patton 40 faced Labron Harris Jr 20 in a U S Amateur semifinal. Harris defeated Homero Blancas 2 and 1 while Patton beat Jim Gabrielsen 7 and 6 to reach the 36 hole final set for Saturday as top contenders Coody and Gray won their matches.

Pinehurst N. C Billy Joe Patton U. S Patton Charley Coody Air Force Fort Worth Tex Downing Gray Pensacola Fla Pinehurst Country Club Jim Gabrielsen University Ofeorgia

Weatherly Takes America's Cup Lead Over Gretel

The American boat Weatherly beat Gretel by a mile in race three, moving Weatherly 2-1 ahead in the America's Cup. Winds waned early, Gretel struggled with a sail that would not fill, and postponement until Saturday could bring stronger winds for a late push.

Jack V. Fox United Press International Newport R. IL UPI Mosbacher Gretel Weatherly Jock Sturrock Sturrock

Pitt Coach Sees No Major Changes For Baylor Game

Pitt coach John Michelosen, shaken by a season opening loss to Miami, says no major changes planned for the Baylor game. He expects improvements on offense and defense to slow Baylor, which beat Pitt 16 13 last season. Michelosen notes the team’s weakness is rushing the passer against Don Trull’s passing threat.

Pittsburgh UPI Pitt John Michelosen Miami Panthers Baylor Michelosen Paylor Don Trull

Friend Blames Himself For Not Winning 20 Tilts

PITTSBURGH (UPI) Pirate righthander Bob Friend, who could have been among the 20 game winners, blames himself for the deficiency. He notched his 18th victory in a 1-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds while Cincinnati starter Jim Maloney took the loss. Donn Clendenon hit his sixth homer of the season in the tight contest. The Pirates are eliminated from the pennant race with 10 games remaining, as the Dodgers clinched by beating the Braves.

Pittsburgh UPI Bob Friend Cincinnati Reds Pirates Los Angeles Dodgers Milwaukee Braves Bucs Braves Donn Clendenon Friend Red Jim Maloney Fred Hutchinson Joey Jay Bob Purkey Bob Veale

Bailey is 1962 IL Rookie of the Year in Columbus Jets

New York reports 19 year old Bob Bailey won 1962 International League Rookie of the Year with 28 home runs and 108 RBIs for the Columbus Jets. He received 11 of 24 votes. Vic Davalillo and Toy Martinez followed in the balloting.

NEW York UPI Bob Bailey Pittsburgh Bailey Columbus Jets Vic Davalillo Jacksonville Suns Toy Martinez Pete Ward Rochester Pirate Long Beach Calif Davalillo Martinez Cleveland Indians Ward Baltimore Orioles

Used Oil Heater Ad From London Window

A London shop window advertises a used oil heater in excellent condition with the note that the owner is headed to warmer climate, implying a quick sale. The brief item notes a street sale tone and UPI attribution.

London UPI

Forty Cars Set for Seventh Old Dominion 500 at Martinsville

Martinsville Va. will host the seventh annual Old Dominion 500 NASCAR late model stock car race at 1 p m Sunday on the half mile asphalt track. A field of 40 is expected, with 39 entries featuring 24 of the top 25 Grand National point leaders and most 250 mile plus winners, including Joe Weatherly defending champion and leaders in Norfolk. Notable entrants include Nelson Stacy Fred Lorenzen Larry Frank Fireball Roberts Bobby Johns Jim Paschal Richard Petty Junior Johnson Rex White and Ned Jarrett driving 1962 Chevrolets or Pontiacs.

Martinsville Martinsville Speedway Joe Weatherly Norfolk Weather Nelson Stacy Daytona Beach Ford Fred Lorenzen Elmhurst Larry Frank Greenville S. C Fireball Roberts Pontiac Charlotte Darlington Bristol Bobby Johns Miami Fla Jim Paschal High Point N. C Plymouth Weaverville Nashville Tenn Richard Petty Randleman North Wilkesboro Junior Johnson Ronda Rex White Spartansburg Ned Jarrett Conover N.C

Snob League playoff standings and title matchup

Louisville leads the United Press International standings with four wins and two losses in the International League race. Denver sits at two and four. The x indicates the league champion will face the playoff winner in the little world series. The page notes garden diseases often survive winter on infected debris and dead leaves.

United Press International International League W. L. Pet x-Louisville Denver

Marshall Coach Sees Bowling Green Challenge After Findlay Win

Marshall University coach Charlie Snyder hailed a 40 22 win over Findlay College and warned that Saturday’s game with Bowling Green is a different world. Sophomore tackle Bill Bobbitt is out for the season after an emergency appendectomy. Quarterback Bob Hamlin led the offense with 83 rushing yards, 17 of 28 passing for a touchdown and two rushing scores as sophomores shined in the victory.

Marshall University Charlie Snyder Big Green Chargers Findlay College Findlay Snyder Bowling Green Big Green Bill Bobbitt Bobbitt Oilers Bob Hamlin Hamlin Belfry Marshall

Big Green To Take To Air At Bowling Green

Marshall University coach Charley Snyder says the Big Green will air the ball against Bowling Green after a 40-22 opening win over Findlay. QB Bob Hamlin completed 17 of 28 passes for 150 yards and one TD and also ran for a score as Snyder notes a stiffer pass rush and coverage待.

Huntington W. Va UPI Charley Snyder Marshall University Bowling Green Snyder Big Green Findlay Bob Hamlin

American League and National League batting leaders list

The page lists top hitters by league with totals for games at bats runs and RBIs. Notable names include Harmon Killebrew Frank Cash and Roger Maris in the AL and Willie Mays Hank Aaron and Eddie Robinson in the NL, with runs batted in and home run tallies shown for each.

Killebrew Twins Cash Tigers Colavito Wagner Angels Maris Yanks Gentile Orioles Mays Giants H. Aaron Braves Robinson Reds Banks Cubs Cepeda Thomas Mets Siebern Athletics Mels White Sox T. Davis Dodgers Howard

Sophomores Face Bowing Green After Strong Findlay Game

A sophomore squad previews a tougher test against Bowling Green describing it as one of the best teams in the program. Dick Turner will start at right tackle replacing Bill Bobbitt who had an emergency appendectomy. The lineup includes Roger Jefferson at center, Bill Winter and Clyde Pierce at guards, Bob Maxwell at tackle, Jim Lewis and Jim Caldwell at ends, Zeke Myers and Jim Brown as halfbacks, and Dave Boston at fullback.

Findlay Bowling Green Snyder Dick Turner Bill Bobbitt Roger Jefferson Bill Winter Clyde Pierce Bob Maxwell Jim Lewis Jim Caldwell Zeke Myers Jim Brown Dave Boston

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