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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1959

Page

6

College All-Stars Triumph Over Oilers In Pan-American Trials

In Louisville, the College All-Stars edged Bartlesville Oilers 89 to 83 in round one of Pan-American trials. All-Americas Robertson and West led with 23 and 22 points. Green grabbed 27 rebounds and scored 20. Wichita beat Armed Forces 89-73 in the other opener. 20 players advance to August trials near Chicago.

Louisville College All-Stars All-Stars Bartlesville Collegians Armed Forces Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Jerry West West Virginia Michigan State John Green Oilers Green Burdie Haldorson Colorado West Don Goldstein Phil Murrell Kansas State Bob Boozer Wichita Glen View Naval Air Station Chicago U. S Leo Byrd Marshall WVU Fred Schaus Haldorson Bunte Bonsalle Evans Rand Schmidt Aus Haga Murrell Bobbs Oo Fullet Tot F T Robertson Boozer Goldstein Ferry Torrence Ies Larousse

Seth To Open Baseball Season Vs Van Today

The Sherman High School baseball team begins its 1959 season with a home game against rival Van High on Friday April 3 at 1 p.m. Coach Jack Banks returns five lettermen Harold White Gene Monk Doug Caruthers Bob Hubbard and Bob Thompson. Additional promising players include Bob King Jack Hubbard Joe Tagliente David Woods Teddy Bowles Atholl Halstead Jimmy Hubbard Leslie Cameron Roger Hensley Danny Sutphin Malcolm Sheppard David Styers Doug Collier Boyd Johnson Archie Elkins Claude McCormick Joe Purdue Charles Styers Steve Hager and Billy Kinder.

Seth RNS Sherman High van High Jack Banks Whitesville American Legion Whitesville Babe Ruth League Harold White Gene Monk Doug Caruthers Bob Hubbard Bob Thompson Bob King Jack Hubbard Joe Tagliente David Woods Teddy Bowles Atholl Halstead Jimmy Hubbard Leslie Cameron Roger Hensley Danny Sutphin Malcolm Sheppard David Styers Doug Collier Boyd Johnson Archie Elkins Claude McCormick Joe Purdue Charles Styers Steve Hager Billy Kinder

Lakers Set to Slow Celtics in NBA Finals Showdown

Minneapolis faces Boston in the NBA finals at Boston Garden on NBC TV at 3 p.m. EST as the Lakers seek to end 18 straight losses to the Celtics. Coach Johnny Kundla aims to cut about 10 to 12 points from Boston’s 119 average.

Boston Minneapolis Boston Celtics Boston Garden Nbc-Tv Lakers St. Louis Hawks Celts Elgin Baylor Syracuse Celtics Johnny Kundla

Justice of the Peace F L Welch Fines Self on River Bank

Game Warden Jack Reavis found four fishermen in a restricted area. One of the four, Justice of the Peace F L Welch, fined himself and the other three ten dollars each on the river bank and suspended the fine on good behavior. The incident took place on site.

Thpmopolis Jack Reavis Justice Reavis Justice of the Peace F. L. Welch Himes Colony Clifford Greenbrier Dairy Ind. High Frank J. Houck la N. Hajash Ind. High Ferrell ESSO P. Murphy Rezzonico M. Martin Rh J. Warden Anderson WELCH Klaus Office Equip Smithberger Blind Mallamaci D. Klaus Calabro J. Robinette Miano Taylor del Cent Klaus Wyoming Hosp Mullens Industrial League Berginnis Collins Beard Tralee Humey Kopperston No P Cc. J Pineville Blind Kopperston Glen Ogers American Army Greenbrier Oe Lssnacs P Tone High Smith Pineville Oram Puckett E Robinette Allins R. Pe Sisk H. Richardson Manning Duncan Lin Steele Kimmer Damron J. Houck Handicap LEN Rogers Kirby Lumber Pizzino S. Brooks Hawley Mi Saunders Daraban Dal Kirby Griffith Raleigh Glass & Mirror Williamston T. Rorrer Ullins Brooks Major League Perrine Puckett Wikes Jewelry Elch Recreation Pryors Firestone Koppeitston Myers Mullens Moose Qaomae Jr Mullens Thomas Sr Mullens Ngle Rezzonico Reneelia

Canadian Teams Take 3-2 Edge In NHL Playoff

The Associated Press reports a Canadian tilt in the NHL semifinals as Montreal Canadiens edge Chicago 4-2 while Toronto Maple Leafs stun the Bruins 4-1 to take a 3-2 series lead. Montreal hosts Chicago in game six. Toronto hosts Boston. Ted Lindsay ties Maurice Richard with his 121st playoff appearance.

Montreal Toronto Canadiens Chicago Black Hawks Maple Leafs Bruins Boston Hawks Leafs Rudy Pilous Andre Pronovost Marcel Bonin Claude Provost Bernie Geoffrion Glen Hall Ted Lindsay Chicago Lef Maurice Richard Bert Olmstead Dick Duff Frank Mahovlich Bob Pulford Johnny Bower Jerry Toppazzini

Leonard Takes Two-Stroke Lead In Masters Round Two

Stan Leonard, a balding Canadian, shot 69 to lead the Masters by two strokes in blustery conditions at Augusta. Four overseas players, including Peter Thomson and Angel Miguel, were within four shots, while Arnold Palmer and Jackie Burke Jr. trailed by two. Gary Player and Dave Thomas were among a large group at 73 as the field battled wind and rain.

Spain Angel Miguel U.S Gary Player South Africa Dave Thomas Wales Leonard Ken Venturi Arnold Palmer Ligonier Jackie Burke Jr Houston Chandler Harper Portsmouth Thomson Miguel Mexico City Tommy Bolt Jay Hebert Gene Littler Player Thomas Ben Hogan Art Wall Billy Maxwell Mike Souchak Dick Mayer Chuck Kocsis Royal Oak Mich Bill Hymdman III Arlington Redhot Sam Snead Cary Middlecoff San Francisco Augusta Stan Leonard Jack Burke Jreeeeee Chandler Harper Eee Angel Miel Oe Peter Thompson Tomm Bolt Bill Hyndman III Charles Kocsis Benan Art Wall Jr David Thomas Claude Harmon Seen

Logart and Scott TV Fight Tonight

Washington AP reports Isaac Logart seeks the world welterweight title as he meets Charley Scott in a 10 round rematch at Capitol Arena NBC telecasts at 10 p.m. EST Scott, 22, Philadelphia, upset Logart in a 10 round bout three weeks earlier by split decision. Logart still favored but by only 8 to 5. Scott improved to 21 wins against nine defeats after the prior loss. Logart, 25, Cuban, now 55 wins 11 draws 12 losses, hurting his ranking.

Washington Isaac Logart Charley Scott Logart Cuba U.S Scott New York Philadelphia NBC Capitol Arena

Eagles and Devils Enter Teams In SJ Relays

Beckley Flying Eagles and Oak Hill Red Devils travel to Charleston to compete in the Stonewall Jackson Invitational at Laidley Field. Weather and injuries dampen prep for the meet with key athletes sidelined or limited. Oak Hill boasts a solid relay core and field talent as coach Duda aims for improvement after last year’s fourth place state showing.

Beckley Flying Eagles Oak Hill Red Devils Charleston Stonewall Jackson Laidley Field Flying Eagles Red Devils Beckley Bill Barnard Bob Vermillion Walter Wikle Rod Harmon Nelson Bragg Ned Donalson Larry Smith Barry Huffstutler Charles Karbonit Robert Vermillion Richard Witt Tom Lowe John Heagarty Robert Pruitt Sam Cohn Norm Shumate Russell King Jim Easley John Quintier Sam Wood Massinople Frank Basili Wikle Smith Donaldson Bragg John Duda Oak Hill Everett Garrette Ronald Painter Claude Painter Steve Smith Duda Mike Boyd Arlie Coleman Eddie Clipper Brookie Watkins Ronald Richardson Larry Stowers Lowell Lively Mike Morris Donald Thomas Butch Carter Jack Dodson Carl Alberchinski Everette Garrette Red Devil

Four Fight Lineup for Heavyweight Champion Patterson

New York AP report states heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson has a four fight program planned over 19 months potentially earning over a million dollars before November 1, 1960. Planned defenses include England's Brian London on May 1 in Las Vegas and Sweden's Ingemar Johansson on June 25 at Yankee Stadium with NBC television involvement.

New York Floyd Patterson Floyd England Brian London Las Vegas Sweden Ingemar Johansson Yankee Stadium London Johansson NBC Television

Vazquez and Rawlings win tight points decisions

In Boise and Chicago bouts, Mauro Vazquez 134 of Mexico outpointed Baby Vasquez 13442 of Mexico in Boise, while Luther Rawlings 150 of Chicago outpointed Glenn Burgess 150 of Meridian Idaho in Chicago.

Associated Press Los Angeles Mauro Vazquez Mexico Baby Vasquez Boise Idaho Luther Rawlings Chicago Glenn Burgess Meridian

30 Second Clock Adopted For AAU Tourney In Denver

The National AAU basketball tournament in Denver will use a 30 second shot clock. Teams must shoot within 30 seconds or lose possession. The event runs March 16 through 21 to avoid Holy Week, shifting from the previous final week in March.

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Wade 56 ABC Singles Champion Set For Tourney

George Wade, the 1956 singles champion from Steubenville Ohio, headlines the 56th American Bowling Congress Tour today in St Louis. Wade, a southpaw who won the Ro chester crown with a 744 series, posted a 566 in Thursday action as his Teramana Brothers Coal Co. team opened slowly. He competes in doubles and singles today.

ST. Louis George Wade Steubenville Ohio Rochester N.Y ABC Wade Teramana Brothers Coal Co

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