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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1950

Page

6

Connie Mack Keeps Focus On Baseball At Writers Dinner

In Philadelphia on December 22 Connie Mack entertains the press on the eve of his 88th birthday. He remains active in baseball, indicating Jimmy Dykes will lead the Athletics next season while Mack plans to be present in Florida for training.

Hiladelphia Connie Mack Connie Aj Catcher Jimmy Jim Shibe Park Mack Soes Mack Wil Mr. Mack Whipeyer Eries

King Second High Among '66' Scorers

Bartonville Okla Dec 22 George King former Morris Harvey college star and national scoring figure is second high among Phillips 66 scorers with 90 points in 12 games for a 7.5 average. Phillips center Bob Kurland leads with 104 points in 12 games for an 8.7 average as Phillips rides a 38 game winning streak and seeks to snap a three year old 23 straight wins record.

Gazette Bartlesville Okla George King Morris Harvey College Phillips 66 King Bob Kurland Phillips

Reds Grab Fifth In Row by 55-47

Charleston Reds of Frank Polk won their fifth straight as they defeated Meadow Bridge 56-47 in Meadow Bridge. Reds led 22-22 at halftime and pulled away in the third period behind Paul Bails 16 points and Dick Bryant 14 for Meadow Bridge, with strong backcourt control sealing the win.

the Gazette Meadow Bridge Charleston Reds Frank Polk Charles Reds Paul Bails Dick Bryant Wildcats Teeds Imfendoye Bridgee Jarrett Zapp T Bails Mannings Parker Abwaleup Hickman Bryant Thomas T Vandel Macune Meadow Brida Gmicin Bennett Stump

Welfare Tournament Semi finals at Kanawha Bowling Center

Tonight the Bowlers Welfare Ronfid Robin Tournament resumes at Kanawha Bowling Center. Al Wells leads the men’s division by 183 pins as competition begins at 7 o’clock on alternate alleys. Spectator donations support the Bowlers Welfare Charity Fund.

Bowlers’ Welfare Kanawha al Wells Funda

Four Teams Press DuPont Loop Leader

The Stonewall Jackson Clendenin game moved from March 2 to February 16 at Morris Harvey gym. Hutson announced Huntington Hast date shifts to January 24 to fit four teams on the schedule. Clendenin game deflated, Four teams press for lead while Stonewall battles alumni and area rivals in a flurry of midseason intramural hoops results.

Stonewall Jackson Clendenin duPont Stonewall Itz Casebolt Floor Mense Generals Hydrogenation Reidy Boys Skeens Holcomb Huntington Tears Paris Day Josers Jersburg Morris Harvey Songer Kelly Moss Whitten Burdette Arthur Construction Clark Holstein Howthoy

Fragmented High School Basketball Scores in Various Cities

A garbled list shows basketball scores and team names across multiple towns including Beckley Ripley Putnam Fairview Sutton Normantown Gratton St Augustine Warton Greenbank Webster Springs Mingo Sherrard Rochester Hannibal Rendor and others. The mixed OCR text references colleges Duke George Washington and Purdue and mentions several state and city teams with partial scores, creating a scattered standings snapshot.

Secolague Hanengen Central Gach Vaeerlite Ahatinroy Blyhla Charleston Reds Meadow Bridge Beckler i Atage Statton of Beckley Ripley Witfoto Putnam Fe Pennabwen Williametown Fairview Goat Creak Chaeera de Burnavilla Sutton Normantown Gratton St Augustine Warton St. Fatelek's Greenbank Webster Springs Mingo Sherrard LY Chaat Rochester Hannibal Rcndor Sardis Anen FyMinih Moers Harvey Stantoed Minlear & Ua Notre Dame Purdue Ahnots Penn Teoh Catersie State Duke Iz George Washingto Brooklyn College McGill Duke George Washington Columbia Tir Rice Olita University Haylee Cincinnati North Carolina Wyoming

Central League eyes six team plan for 1931 campaign

The Central League's February 2 meeting at the Fort Dearborn Hotel in Detroit will settle the six team outline for the 1931 season as Halligan weighs adding no more clubs. In Sag inaw fans surpassed a 10000 dollar Save Baseball With a Dollar goal, with 3400 from large donors and 4500 from New Orleans. Harry Heilmann, Detroit Tiger broadcaster, helped by recording a call to donate and contributing 50 dollars, while Goebel Brewing Co also gave 100 dollars.

Fort 5 Detroit Halligan Ts Central League Sagithaw New Orleans Chuck Carroll Saginaw Harry Heilmann Detroit Tiger Games Michigan Heilmann Goebel Brewing Co

Gavilan Beats Miceli In 10 Round Welter Clash

Gavilan, top welterweight contender, defeats Joe Miceli in a split decision after a fierce toe to toe bout at Madison Square Garden. Gavilan weighed 146 1/2 pounds, Miceli 146. The New York City bout closes a busy boxing night with Gavilan as the winner.

Gavilan New York Cuban Gavilan Young Joe Miceli East Side Madison Square Garden Micell

Delaware collects huge take from Delaware Park racing

Delaware Park races in the 1990 season yielded 861 601.18 to the state. The amount was reported in the annual Delaware Racing Commission report released today in Wilmington.

Delaware Wilmington Del Delaware Park State of Delaware Delaware Racing Commission

Braves Sign Catcher St. Clare to Braves Contract

Boston, Dec 22. St. Clare, catcher who led the Berhoar for 1030 season, signed with the Boston Braves. The 29 year old six footer batted 280 with Atlanta last year, hitting 22 homers and 107 RBIs as part of a pennant winning season in the Southern Association. General Manager John Quinn reported the signing after St. Clare visited Whitehall, N. Y. for the holidays.

NBA Thomas E. Gonzales Bellevue Hospital West Executive Committee Atlanta Boston Braves John Quinn St. Clare Whitehall M. Y

Sugar Ray Robinson Dominates Villemain in Philadelphia Rematch

In a billed middleweight bout Robinson again pummeled Villemain in easy fashion for Pennsylvania recognition, notching his 78th knockout in 135 pro fights. Villemain earned crowd approval with his bobbing and defense, but Robinson’s two handed attack sealed the win. A crowd of about 30,000 francos paid a record sum for the occasion.

Robinson Villemain Philadelphia Pennsylvania Villamain Robingan Jake LaMotta

Washington-Lee Holds Initial Full-Scale Scrimmage Session

Washington and Lee staged its first full scale scrimmage for the New Year’s Day Gator Bowl clash with Wyoming. The practice featured split-T drills and early offensive plays as coach Bowden Wyatt praised the offense while noting linebacker burdens and backfield timing as the squad worked through initial formations.

Jacksonville Fila Jim Stark Washington and Lee Randy Broyles Bacetti Wyoming Ponte Wed George Barclay Ra Beach Bowden Wyatt Eddie Talboom Harry Jim iGeldien Royal McMullen Gil Bocetti

Motley Praised As One Of All Time Fullbacks

Snow falls as coaches praise Motley during final heavy practices ahead of a key game. Officials expect 25 000 to 36 000 fans in attendance as teams prepare for light workouts tomorrow.

Motley

Rens to Meet Boston Here In Timelight Basketball Clash

The Boston Whirlwinds, once top independent stars, reunite for a doubleheader against the New York Rens at Morria Harvey gym Tuesday night Jam 2 at 8. Harlem Globetrotters meet the Philadelphia Spiras in the later game with vaudeville acts rounding out the program. Coach Dutch Dehnert leads a talent roster including Max Wootzey Norm Baker John Sebastian Bob Karstens Joe Lyles Bud Schaeffer and John OHagan as tickets go on sale at Sport Mart and Lynn Goshorn. Charleston Recreation Commission sponsors.

Boston Whirlwinds New York Rens Morria Harvey Harlem Globetrotters Philadelphia Spiras Henry Dutch) Dehnert Dehnert Max Wootzey Indiana Norm Baker Vancouver John Sebastian House of David Bob Karstens St. Ambrose College Joe Lyles St. Louis University Bud Schaeffer Wheaton College John O'Hagan Iowa College Sport Mart Lynn

Pay Hikes For Carbide Corp Local Employees

Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Division of Union Carbide and Carbon Corp announced a pay raise for about 7,700 workers across five plants in South Charleston Institute Diamond Hastings and Leach Kentucky. The increase adds seven cents per hour to hourly rates with adjustments for salaried staff and follows an eight-cent raise given last September.

Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Division Union Carbide and Carbon Corp Kanawh United Fuel Gas Co Charleston Columbia Gas Carbide South Charleston Institute Diamond Hastings Leach

Driver Fined $17 for Faulty Brakes After Crash

A 52-year-old man, John Clarence Creed of 209 DICKINSON St, had a reckless driving charge reduced to driving with improper brakes in municipal court. He was fined $17 after his car struck two seven-year-old girls, Pamela Edens and Ava Phipps, on Bigley Ave. No serious injuries required hospitalization.

John Clarence Creed Dickingon St Pamela Edens Newhouse Dr Ava Phipps Bigley Av

Cigaret Ignites Car Fire In Kanawha City

About $100 damage occurred to a parked automobile at 57th Street and Noyes Avenue in Kanawha City early yesterday. Charleston firemen reported the tar on the seat caught fire at 5 24 a m. A burning cigar on the seat started the blaze. Ownership of the automobile was not immediately determined.

Kanawha City Charleston 57Th St Noyes Av Lews Seat

Christmas program by Reynold Memorial Methodist Children’s Department

The annual Christmas program of Reyn olds Memorial Methodist Church children's department will be presented at 7 20 tonight. The program features plays readings and carols directed by Mrs Thelma Price Mrs Dorothy Latnam Mrs Edward Sands Mrs H U Patterson and Mrs Everett Roash.

Children's Department of Reynolds Memorial Methodist Thelma Price Dorothy Latnam Edward Sands H. U., Patterson Everett Roash

Weights Unmarked Fines For Two Charleston Dealers

State Labor Commissioner Charles J. F. Sattler announced fines of 50 dollars and costs for two Charleston nut store operators after charges of selling unmarked weight packages. Baxter of Plantation Nut Shop and Moore of National Peanut Co. pleaded guilty. Baxter also fined for selling chestnuts as one-pound packages.

Charleston Charles J. F. Sattler 5. F. Baxter Plattation Nut Shop, Inc Delobert Moore National Peanut Co Justice of Peace Chase Loury Baxter Sattler Moore

Auto Shares Hit High on Market in New York

In New York on December 22, auto stocks surged to a 20 year high amid government price roll back orders and war contracts for General Motors and Chrysler. The broader market gained, rail shares lagged, and 2.72 million shares changed hands. Advances outpaced declines 563 to 393 among 1,179 issues traded.

New York General Motors Chrysler Bend U. S Raytheon Mifg Solar Standard Power & Light Waltham Watch Colonial Airlines Cities Service Fansteel Metallurgical Hollinger Gold Louisiana Land National Bellas Hess Barlum Steel Kaiser, Frazer and Mensasco Miz

Four Injured In Auto Crash Near Lewisburg

A collision between a car driven by Delbert Hammons and a trailer truck on US 60 at Brushy Ridge 10 miles west of Lewisburg injured four people. Mary Ann North 12 Dennis Lowdermilk 20 Louella Mac Oney 15 and Delbert Hammons 28 were treated at Greenbrier Valley Hospital. Hammons was arrested for drunk driving, pled not guilty, fined 50 dollars plus costs, and had license suspended for six months.

Dhe Greenbrier Valley Hospital Honceyette Mary Ann North Renick Dennis Lowdermilk Frankford Louella Mac Oney Delbert Hammons Franksford D. A. Honaker Brushy Ridge Lewisburg Hammond Hammons Justice of Peace J.W. Hutcheson

New York and Pittsburgh Dairy and Produce Prices Vest

Oddly garbled market notes detail butter and creamery pricing in New York and nearby markets, with references to extra fancy heavyweights and various pack and wholesale rates. It also reports on apples, potatoes, poultry, and grain in Chicago and Pittsburgh with mixed demand and fluctuating prices.

New York Baltimore Yorks Osin Md Auitt- BS Derians Pittsburgh USDA Warn Idaho-Musset Burbank Erie Brown Frown

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