Albert Spencer to celebrate 77th birthday with 18 holes
Albert Spencer of Morgantown CC turns 77 on Tuesday and will play 18 holes with his sons Jack Jimmy and Reggie at Bridgeport CC where Reggie is golf pro. He once carded a hole-in-one on No 17 last July 9 and has spent spring giving lessons and running the pro shop.
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Liston KO's Henry Clark at Cow Palace boosts title bid
Former world heavyweight champion Sonny Liston defeated 23 year old Henry Clark by knockout in the seventh round at the Cow Palace. Liston had swept the rounds, with the referee stopping the bout at 2:47 as Clark offered little resistance. Liston weighed 219 pounds, four more than Clark. The victory boosts Liston's contender status despite being unranked prior to the fight.
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Local Club Clashes Set for Title Play Next Week
The Morgantown Golf and Country Club's Men's Handicap Championship semi finals saw ace Oscar Schmitt beat Jim Weaver and Paul Campbell defeat Newt Baughman. The winners meet next week to decide the title. Mixed-Scotch Foursomes begin July 15 and President's Cup play starts July 21 with a July 28 second round. In boxing, Liston is expected in the World Boxing Association rankings after a dominant win over Clark, who was down once. Liston improves to 40-3 with 30 KOs while Clark falls to 15-4-2 with one no contest.
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Campbell Leads Final Round of West Virginia Amateur Golf
In White Sulphur Springs Bill Campbell holds a two stroke lead over Lou Caffaro and Albert Cohen entering the final round of the 49th State Amateur Golf Championship. Campbell shot a 70 to stand at 208, while Caffaro's 72 gave him 210 and Cohen, 213 after a 74. Other contenders include Barney Thompson, Ken Bowen, and Larry Murphy as the field closes in.
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Never on Sunday: Rest Pitchers for All Star Game
Baltimore manager Hank Bauer urges banning Sunday pitching for All Star arms to ensure top starters are rested. He cites current AL lineup strain with Williams’ 25 man squad and argues for larger rosters or a 27 to 30 man team to prevent exhaustion before the Houston Astrodome clash.
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Sue Berning Leads Women's Open Tourney
Susie Maxwell Berning clung to a two stroke lead after the third round of the U S Women s Open at Moselem Springs Golf Club Reading Pa Her 54 hole total of 218 five over par gave the Nevada girl a slim edge over Carol Mann entering Sunday s final round amid mishaps including two double bogeys by Berning.
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Morgantown Triumphs Over Bridgeport 16-12 In Baseball Bout
Morgantown American Legion edged Bridgeport 16-12 in a high scoring game yesterday. Tom Wolfe led Morgantown with a triple and two hits, while Dunn led Bridgeport with three hits in three trips. Morgantown improves to 6-4 and travels to Elkins for two games today, departing at 11 a.m.
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Trevino and Horn share Buick Open lead after third round
At Warwick Hills Rod Horn and Lee Trevino sit tied at 208 after 54 holes of the Buick Open with Trevino at six under for the event. Mike Hill is one behind at 209, Johnny Stevens 210, and a group at 211 to 214 includes Keee Pott, Weiskopf, and Julius Boros defending champion.
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Forbes Tied for Third in State Amateur First Flight
Jack Forbes of Morgantown shot a 74 to tie for third in the first flight of the State Amateur golf tournament at White Sulphur Springs. Dr. Robert Frankhauser of Parkersburg also shot 74, while Dudley Blizzard of Charleston led the first flight with 71 and Marshall Hawkins of Huntington followed with 72. Other scores included 76 by Terrell Coffield and 87 by Anthony Massinople as the tournament heads to another 18-hole round today.
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Pickle seeks Friday football telecast cancellations
Representative Jake J. Pickle said he will urge the Federal Communications Commission and American Football League owners to cancel Friday night broadcasts of two pro games. He argued the telecasts undermine a law meant to shield high school contests from losing fan support to professional football.
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