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Newspaper
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1967
Page
17
The article surveys several flycatchers common in West Virginia. It covers phoebe behavior at streams and bridges, alder flycatcher habitat and its two songs, kingbird as a dominant open-country bird and historic honey bee conflicts, crested flycatcher nest sites and two-tone song, and the wood pewee noted for its distinctive two to three note whistle best heard at dawn.
Boston pitcher Jim Lonborg improved to 8-2 with a five hit complete game as the Red Sox beat Washington 5-1. Carl Yastrzemski drove in two on a third inning double, Reggie Smith and Mike Andrews added infield hits earlier, and Tony Conigliaro homered for Boston.
Shirley Engelhorn, 26, Idaho bred, battles chronic pain from spine and leg injuries but remains a top LPGA money winner. She plans a winter operation to restore walking capacity and hopes to play all tournaments next year, continuing her comeback like Ben Hogan did.
Former heavyweight champion Cassius Clay faces a perjury of sorts in U.S. district Court as he goes on trial Monday for allegedly refusing induction into the Army. Prosecutors will present a two hour case with four witnesses to prove Clay knowingly refused the induction process.
In Morgantown Little League action Suncrest-Kiwanians posted home run tallies led by Mike Aglinsky with 5 for F&M, Eddie Hoskins 4 for Citizens, and Dick Primm 0 with First National while Dove Close earned a 3 0 victory with Tele-O-Dine and Phil Coltraine 3 0 for F&M Bank. Runs Batted In show Aglinsky 16, Hoskins 14, Brinnenor 13, Beto and Curry 10 each from Tele-O-Dine and VFW respectively.
The article outlines spotted bass appeal among fishermen noting world record eight pounds from Smith Lake Alabama on March 7 1966. It covers range from western Florida to Ohio and Ozarks down to the Gulf identifying habitat rocky streams lakes and rocky shores with lures like minnows worms frogs crawfish and bucktail spinners. Tackle and tips emphasize light gear and clear water with fast retrieves except at dawn and dusk.
Mark Donohue of Stony Brook N Y leads a 30 car field for the 20th annual Watkins Glen Grand Prix for sports cars running June 23 to 25. Donohue has won three USRRC races this year and is favored in a Lola Chevrolet against rivals Luther Metschenbacher Chuck Parsons and Peter Revson in McLaren Chevrolet and Dana Chevrolet cars.
Friday schedule lists Pirates vs Reds at 8 PM, with Pirates and Phillies at 1:30 PM earlier. Other events include pro soccer matches Toros against Stars and Stars against Spartans, Wide World of Sports, and the U S Open final round golf at 5 PM.
After the Civil War fans named speedy horses for famous generals. The practice produced many similarly named trotters with nine General Grants, three General Jacksons, four General Lees, four General McClellans, and eight General Shermans racing in existence at various tracks.
The 1967 NCAA golf championships begin at Shawnee Inn with about 250 collegians from 72 universities in stroke play. Defending Houston leads the bid for the team title while Wake Forest star Jack Lewis Jr and Brigham Young's John Miller vie for individual honors amid Oklahoma State and LSU challenges.
Tuesday Night Mixed League top scores K B Wolfe 242 and Carol Jacobs 209 with Don Yeskey 669 and Anna Weaver 517 series. Leading teams Hardmans 114 Crowes 10 5 Stumps 10 5. Wednesday Four Man Team D Keener 686 D Stump 264 and Keener 256 Hart 247. Lorenzos 11 1 Hanish Insurance 10 2 Massallos 9 3. Senior Citizens League Mrs Valentine 127 Dr R C Spangler 170 Orba Dewitt 150 Joe 173 Paul 194 Louise 159.
Eighty seven license violations lead May arrests by the Department of Natural Resources. Of 161 convictions, 48 people paid fines for littering, 19 forestry violations, six for property destruction, and one for stream pollution. Total fines and costs reach 5009.10.
A golf lesson explains two rhythm aids the waggle and knee action. The waggle loosens tension by moving the clubhead behind the ball before the backswing. Knee action flicks the right knee toward the left leg then releases like a spring to start motion smoothly.
A briefing of early defenses from 1870 to 1893 and notable trials for the America’s Cup. Highlights include America's first defense against 23 yachts, Pocahontas as the first defender, Vigilant’s dramatic 3–0 win over Valkyrie II, and contemporary reflections on legendary sails.
Huntington West Virginia Eddie Barrett Marshall Universitys new athletic director Saturday appointed Charlie E Kautz MUs assistant football coach since 1961 as his assistant Kautz 42 is married and the father of three daughters Barrett said he will be primarily responsible for ticket sales business and general administration A 1947 Marshall graduate Kautz played guard for the Big Green and was named head coach at Ceredo Kenova High School in 1948 He has also served as coach and athletic director at high schools in Rock Hill and Ironton Ohio and is a former Marine
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