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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1955

Page

7

Spring Golf Schedule Unveiled At Black Knight 1955

The Black Knight Country Club announced its 1955 golf calendar led by the 19th Spring Tournament opening Sunday with a Seniors event from May 18 to June 19. The schedule lists five major tournaments plus seven inter club matches, plus several qualifying rounds and club matches against Willow Wood, White Oak, and Bluefield clubs.

Black Knight Country Club A. J Tony) Massinople M. M. Ralston Joe L. Smith Raleigh County Willow Wood Country Club Hinton White Oak Country Club Oak Hill Bluefield Country Club White Oak Club Black Knight Hawks Nest Pro C. B. Sweet Willow Wood White Oak Bluefield

Saddler Stops Davis in Fifth at Butte Bout

World featherweight champion Sandy Saddler defeats Kenny Davis of Los Angeles by technical knockout at 2 50 of the fifth round in a 10 round non title bout in Butte Montana. Davis suffered a third round cut and sustained an eight count before Saddler’s barrage ended the fight. crowd 4500. first Montana appearance for a world champion in 32 years.

Butte Mont Sandy Saddler Kenny Davis Los Angles Joe Simonich Saddler West Coast Davis Montana

Preston Schools To Play 6-Man Football Next Fall

Three Preston County high schools Rowlesburg Tunnelton and Arthurdale will switch from 11-man to six-man football next season, citing small enrollments and unused equipment. Kingwood will field both formats while Newbury considers six-man play.

Bruceton W.va Preston County Rowlesburg Tunnelton Arthurdale Assahere Kingwood Newbury

Red Wings Hold 2-0 Lead Over Canadiens In Final

Detroit dominates Montreal 7-1 to extend the streak to 15 straight wins and seize a 2-0 cushion in the Stanley Cup final. Captain Ted Lindsay erupts for four goals as the Wings chase their eighth game Cup victory.

Detroit Detroit Red Wings Ted Lindsay Wings Montreal Canadiens Boston Bruins

Nags Arrive at Downs Wheel ing Downs

Approximately 200 horses have arrived at Wheel ing Downs for the 82 day spring meeting opening April 23 announced by Racing Secretary Harry R Bell. Bell said early arrivals are coming from New Orleans Hot Springs Tampa and Charles Town.

Wheeling Wheeling Downs Harry R. Bell Bell New Orleans Hot Springs Tampa Charles Town

Alston Robinson Feud Patched Up

Washington report says Brooklyn Dodgers manager Walt Alston and infielder Jackie Robinson resolved a spring quarrel over playing time. Alston kept the third base job undecided between Robinson and Don Hoak, promising to decide after Monday. Robinson apologized for sparking the dispute while asserting he has played well enough to warrant more playing time.

Washington Walt Alston Jackie Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers Alston Robinson Don Hoak

Eight Teams Possible in Raleigh County ACL Looms

An organizational meeting at Beckley Newspapers Building discussed a six to eight team Raleigh County baseball league for 1955. Existing clubs Coal City Montcoal Hinton Layland Stanaford Sophia Slab Fork Amigo and Marfork eyed entry. April 19 is deadline to commit with a $10 entry and $25 forfeit fee, May 1 opening slated if six teams are ready.

Raleigh County Beckley Newspapers Coal City Montcoal Hinton Layland Stanaford Sophia- Slab Fork Amigo Johnny Campbell Bob Wills Redbirds Guyandotte Marfork Wills League Umpires Association Jimmy Salters Darrell Thompson Harry Ballard Bob Harmon Duffy Ridenour W. H. Humphreys J. W Dutch) Holbert Sophia-Slab Fork Rush Reed Sam Stone Jennings Osborne Reed Joe Chandler Sophia Slab Fork Midway Drive-In

Footbridge Remembrance Marks Sarazen Masters Victory

Augusta GA April 6 dedication of a footbridge to Gene Sarazen's 1935 Double Eagle on the 15th hole at the Masters. Sarazen and Craig Wood will attend as silver cigar boxes are presented. the tale recalls the playoff and the event's storied history.

Augusta Augusta National Golf Club Gene Sarazen Sarazen Craig Wood Gene Wood Stovepipe Byron Nelson Ben Hogan Ben Sam Snead Hogan Billy Joe Patton Billy Joe Snead

Fights Last Night In Boxing Roundup

Harold Smith of Washington fought Filberto Osario of Puerto Rico to a no contest after Osario was knocked down three times in the first round. Tony Dupas defeated Sonny Amoroso by decision in ten rounds. Sandy Saddler stopped Kenny Davis in the fifth round in their non title bout.

Associated Press Butte Mont Sandy Saddler New York Kenny Davis Los Angeles Richmond Calif Tony Dupas New Orleans Sonny Amoroso Oakland Washington Harold Smith Filberto Osario Puerto Rico Osario

Pistons edge Nationals in Nba playoff clash in Indianapolis

In a tight game at Indianapolis Fort Wayne beat Syracuse 109 to 102 as guards Frankie Brian and Andy Phillip led with 18 and 15 points. The Pistons host Game five after two wins at home and a move back to Syracuse for the finale. Dolph Schayes scored 28 for Syracuse with 14 in Q1.

Indianapolis Fort Wayne Syracuse Frankie Brian Andy Phillip Pistons Brian Phillip American Bowling Congress Fort Wayne Coliseum Dolph Schayes Nats

Snead Aims to Break Masters Record Again

Augusta Ga Sammy Snead defending Masters champion vows to chase a record fourth title as he tests different putters after a 67 in practice. He has three Masters wins 1949 1952 and last year and faces Hogan as a veteran favorite against rising stars.

Snead Hogan Patton Augusta Sammy Snead Jimmy Demaret Sam Ben Hogan

Walker Ponders Football Future

DALLAS Doak Walker SMU star and five year pro standout faces a decision today on continuing in football or quitting after a stellar career. Lions GM Nick Kerbawy says Walker will sign if he aligns business interests with football, offering a substantial salary. Walker plans more thought before answering.

Dallas Doak Walker Nick Kerbawy Detroit Lions Walker Doak Detroit Kerbany Kerbawy Lions

Spooner Hints at Slower Dodgers Start This Spring

Baseball roundups show Karl Spooner sidelined by shoulder pain, delaying his big‑league start for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Spooner left the mound after three innings against the Braves with the arm hurting, while Sal Maglie shaded the Giants to a 5‑2 win and other clubs posted wins as spring results pile up.

Brooklyn Dodgers Karl Spooner Lefty Brooklyn New York Giants Brooks Spooner Fort Worth Giants Pittsburgh Dodgers Bucs White Sox Milwaukee Braves

Players Seek Easing Of March 1 Rule In Baseball

Major league player representatives met to discuss spring training dates salaries and winter play. They backed relaxing the rule that bans reporting before March 1 while keeping March 10 as the start of exhibitions and urged higher minimum pay with details to be set by clubs. The group named J Norman Lewis as attorney and debated pension fund roles as All-Star plans loom. Babe Hanford plans to join brother Carl to race under Hanford Brothers in Florida.

Cincinnati Robin Roberts Philadelphia Phillies Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Roberts Feller J. Norman Lewis New York New York Giants New York Yankee Babe Hallandale Fla Ira Babe Hanford Carl Florida

Twin City U schedules 1955 season start and dates

The Twin City Little League announces its 1955 season schedule under President Ben Lewis. Bradley and Mt Hope will field two teams, with games from May 30 to August 19 including Memorial Day and July 4 doubleheaders, tryouts April 16, and a separate Babe Ruth league to be detailed later.

MT. Hope Bradley Twin City Ben Lewis Trade Indians Red Sox White OX White Sox Indians Yanks

Exhibition Baseball Schedule and Results

Today's schedule features Pittsburg vs Baltimore, Boston vs Philadelphia, Chicago A vs St Louis, Cleveland vs New York N, Detroit vs Milwaukee, New York A vs Lynchburg PL, Kansas City vs Fayetteville, Caro Brooklyn vs Washington, Cincinnati vs Richmond IL, Syracuse IL vs Cincinnati. Yesterday's results include Philadelphia 17 Boston 8 and New York A 2 Birmingham SA 1.

Pittsburg Baltimore Boston Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Cleveland New York Detroit Milwaukee Lynchburg Kansas City Fayetteville Brooklyn Washington Cincinnati Richmond Syracuse Beaumont City Winston-Salem Birmingham

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