Nelson and Demaret Lead Masters Open First Round
Byron Nelson and Jimmy Demaret held a one stroke lead after the opening round of the Masters at Augusta with three-under 69s. Others tied at 70 included Bachi and seven players at 71, while 12 competitors posted 72 or better as notable names struggled with the fast greens.
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Jimmy Demaret
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Salt Lake City
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Wilmington
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Fred Haas
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Ariz
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Washington, D.C
Robinson Wins Books Title Bout in Late May Ring Date
Ray Sugar Robinson and Jimmy Doyle signed for a 15 round world welterweight title fight at the arena in late May with a possible move to Memorial Day. Robinson fought Akron last night and knocked out Fred Wilson in the third round of a 10 round bout at Armory.
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Sugar) Robinson
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Mrs. Rachel Bragg Dies After Illness in Raleigh General
Mrs. Rachel Bragg 51 of New dies after long illness at Raleigh General Hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at her residence with Rev. John Garten officiating. Burial follows at Bennett Cemetery, Pluto. She is survived by husband Hurst Bragg a son Houston Bragg of New York two daughters Irene Carson Wolf Creek and Mabel Bragg and Eliza Bragg at home two brothers George and Harmon Ballengee Wolf Creek and one grandchild.
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New York
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Wolf Creek
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George
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Weirton Votes to Incorporate as Greater Weirton
Weirton and three neighboring communities voted to incorporate as Greater Weirton in a special election. The new city would exceed 20 000 residents and become a major West Virginia city, joining Holliday's Cove Weirton Heights and Marland Heights in forming a municipal government.
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Weirton
America
Greater Weirton
Holliday's Cove
Weirton Heights
Marland Heights
B. Weirton
Hancock County Jaherist
Eccles Nine To Practice Sunday
The Eccles Admirals will hold their first practice of the year Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the local diamond. Manager K L Robertson announced. All players wishing to try out for the team should be present. The Admirals finished last in the Raleigh County League last year.
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Eccles Admirals
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Admirals
Death ends Charley Daw bowling star's era and record run
Charley Daw, famed bowler for the Heil Products and member of the Nelson Mitchell ABC crown team, dies before the next ABC tournament in Los Angeles. Daw held the national match title 1926 to 1928 and shared the 1932 ABC doubles title with Frankie Benkovia, totaling a career of top marks including a 300-201-300 in 1937 and a 767 contributed to Heil’s 3 661 Wisconsin record. His footwork and four step delivery defined a Daw style carried on by Ned Day, his pupil and five time national match champion.
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American Bowling Congress
Los Angeles
Equel
Nelson Mitchell
ABC
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Frankie Pin Benkovia
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Wilson
Wisconsin
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Heils
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USA To Defend Swim Title Today
Ohio State’s divers led by Miller Anderson Bruce Harlan Jim Strong and Jackie Calhoun are favored to defend the NCAA and Big Nine title. They swept high and low board events at Seattle last week aiding a 27 point team win and 30 of the 39 diving points. Peppe expects the divers to carry the team if the men’s events are close.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio State
Mike Peppe
Seattle
N.C.A
Negro Activities Game Tonight Beckley vs Conley Blue Devils at Armory
Local listings note a basketball game tonight at 8pm between Beckley Carver League team and Conley High Blue Devils at the Armory with a single admission. Also listed are church meetings and Easter events across the community including First Baptist Mullens and Saint Luke Church of God services.
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Beckley Carver
Conley High “Blue Devils
Middleswart to Speak at Beckley Army Week Event
Brig. Gen. William H. Middleswart will be the principal speaker at Army Day in Beckley. The ceremony in the Memorial Building on April 7 is part of Army Week April 1 to 12. Senator Kilgore confirmed the engagement. Mayor Burke proclaimed Army Day and Week.
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Beckley
William H. Middleswart
United States Army
Harley M. Kilgore
Glenn W. Webb
the Legion
Middleswart
Cryptoquote and Crossword Puzzle Overview
A mixed page of wordplay with a cryptogram and a large crossword grid. Clues cover across and down entries with themed numbers and hints for several dozen words and phrases. The puzzle concludes with yesterday’s cryptoquote quotation and its author Watts.
Meeting Set To Reorganize City Softball League
A meeting to reorganize the City Softball League will be held Tuesday April 15 at the Raleigh Register office on Prince Street City Recreation Director Paul Vennari will attend and hopes to form a second six team circuit and a girls league Teams seeking entry should send representatives for the 7:30 start.
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City Softball League
Raleigh Register
Prince Street
Paul Vennari
Kentucky Coach Bryant Defends Scholarships in Fesler Dispute
Kentucky coach Paul Bryant responds to Wes Fesler’s attack on southern football, saying scholarships protect education while paying for athletic effort. He notes northern players trade education for pay and argues scholarships offer legitimate opportunity, contrasting with Fesler’s focus on pay. The piece also recounts Caruso tale unrelated to college football.
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Associated Press
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Kentucky
Paul
Bear) Bryant
Ohio State
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Fesler
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Knights Templar March to Easter Church Service
Knights Templar will meet at the Masonic Hall Beck ley at 10 15 Easter Sunday April 6 to march in a body to the First Baptist Church for 11 00 a m services. Participants urged to wear uniforms or attend without costumes. The event is authorized by the Grand Commander of West Virginia.
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Richmond
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Oak Hill Invitational Track Meet Set For April 12
Eleven schools including Beckley White Sulphur Springs Mt Hope Fayetteville Kingston Lookout Ansted Gauley Bridge Montgomery South Charleston and Oak Hill will compete in Oak Hill's two session invitational on April 12. Morning preliminaries begin at 10 30 a m with finals in 13 events in the afternoon starting at 2 p m coaches meet at 10 a m to determine heats and finalists.
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Communion Services Slated For Friday In Pineville Church
Communion services are set for Friday at 7 30 p m at Pineville Methodist Church announced by Rev O A Steele The Easter Sunrise service is planned for Sunday at 7 30 a m at the same church
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Pineville
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O. A. Steele
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