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Newspaper
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1967
Page
21
West Virginia feature on summertime catfishing notes the bullhead as a hardy, dependable freshwater fish. It covers species, habitat, spawning runs, and simple gear from cane poles to dimestore hooks, plus Thoreau quotes and tips for catching and landing bullheads in warm, low-oxygen waters.
Safety and courtesy dominate water sport guidance from Red Head stressing life jackets for every occupant and limits on waves, loads, and speed. It urges calm handling, shelter during storms, and courteous passes near fishermen, plus willingness to help and share fishing spots.
Puerto Rican lightweight champion Carlos Ortiz weighs 140 pounds a week before his July 1 title defense in San Juan against Ultimino Ramos. Ortiz struggles to make 135 while his manager Bill Daly jokes about diet, and memories the controversial 198X fight where Ramos fan riot and a temporary title arose. Ramos vows a swift win and has trained over 150 rounds to Ortiz’s 60, aiming to settle the controversy.
Spain's Manuel Santana is No. 1 seed at Wimbledon with Roy Emerson No. 2, as bookmakers favor Emerson to complete the Grand Slam. Americans face humiliation after Ecuador ousted the U.S. Davis Cup team and none of 14 American men are seeded. Billie Jean King tops the women's draw as last year's finalist aims to defend her title.
Boating tips note a shift from learning on tiny centerboard boats to larger craft. Many beginners now start with 24-foot keel sail boats, which sleep four, offer galley and head, and cost 4000 to 6000 dollars. The Around Long Island Marathon, renamed the Hennessey Long Island Marathon, is set for July 19 with top offshore racers and a 3000 dollar prize. The Keep It Ship-shape pamphlet warns marinas to follow ordered service work and present warranty documents.
Broadcasting blocks show Pirates vs Reds at 1 15 p m and Spurs vs Spartans at 2 30 p m with Toros vs Stars at 4 p m Pro Soccer and other events listed including Golf and Diving. Monday sports include Pirates vs Mets at 8 p m and various time slots across channels.
113 players compete for the 1967 West Virginia State Amateur Championship led by former champions Billy Campbell Jim Ward and Barney Thompson. Campbell seeks his ninth title since 195? with defending champ Thompson aiming to repeat at White Sulphur Springs.
Arlea Hewitt bowled 399 Louise Emrick 282 and Paul Elder 369 in the Seniors Citizens League. High games in the Tuesday Night Mixed League were 245 by Janice Petitte and 231 by Warren Stiles and Skip Weaver. Top bowlers in the Wednesday Four Man League were Jim Trovato Sr 255 Jack Keener 231 and Nick DiLinpo 233. John and Neva Starkey won a polaroid camera by rolling a 680 series in Sunday Scotch Doubles.
Joe Labate, chief scout for the Philadelphia Phillies in the New York area, served as a batting practice pitcher for the 1941 Brooklyn Dodgers.
Frank Beard stresses steady footwork as the swing backbone. Start with a shoulder width stance and keep feet planted, avoiding toe dancing. Maintain weight on the insides of the feet to anchor balance throughout the swing.
Scores show teams like Jacksons Arbogasts and Twisters leading with high series and games. Individual leaders include L Davenport M Fedor and Satterfield with top series and Gutti with top game. Shared averages and multiple bowling clubs listed with place names and scores.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will run a tryout and instructional clinic at the Weirton Recreation Center Field in Weirton, West Virginia on Monday. Players must be 16 or older to attend, with the session led by scouting supervisor Joe Consoli.
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