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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1957

Page

4

Cartier quits boxing to focus on acting

Walter Cartier, TV actor and former middleweight contender, retires from boxing after a third round technical knockout loss to Jackie LaBua in St Nicholas Arena. He said he would stick to acting, noting declining form and slow reflexes despite a 159½ pound frame and a prior comeback win over Eddie Andrews.

New York Walter Cartier Hamiseme Waller Jackie LaBua East Meadow N.Y St Nicholas Arena Pfe Claud Dilling Han Phil Eddie Andrews Holyoke Cartier LaBuna

Senators Redlegs Clash Ahead of Wednesday Game

The Washington Senators face the Cincinnati Redlegs in Charleston with Eddie Yost and Roy Sievers leading a power surge that set club marks. Jim Lemon, in his first full season, belted 27 homers, tied an MLB record for a Washington player, and is forecast to hit 33 to 40 in 1957 as Dresher targets strong drawing power.

Charleston Sievers Cincinnati Redlegs Morehan Eddie Yost Washington H.senators Cincy Steyers Lemon Senators Covington Indians Lemators Roy Sievers Jim Lemon Griffith Stadium Zeke Bonura Mickey Mantle Ed Mathews Duke Snider Hack Wilson al Simmons Mel Ott Tony Lazzeri Hank Greenberg Goose Goslin Lou Gehrig Jimmy Foxx Dolph Camilli Jim Babe Ruth Ted Williams Joe DiMaggio Chuck Dres Sen City Recreation Board Warren Williams Fred Hurt Recreation Advisory Board WWJL Recreation Board Warren Williams League Jim Kessinger Jim Webb Woodrow Wilson Kessinger General Hannah Ross Irle Boar Webb George Wise Irv Goldstein Beckley Neiw Woodrow Wilson High Board of Education

Stonecoal Grade Tourney Kicks Off In COAL CITY

The Stonecoal Grade School Basketball Tourney opened last night moving into the eighth grade semi finals today. Amigo defeated Lillybrook 45 to 8 to advance alongside Jonben Affinity Rhodell with yesterday wins. Sixth graders play today.

Coal City Stonecoal Amigo Lilly Brook Killarney Jonben Affinity Rhodell Fireco Collins Stoco Elementary Teddy Hylton Colin Wilson Vernon Helvy Connie Ritter Lillybrook Danny Wyee Calvin McKinney Joe Graham Stace Charles Powell Phillips Paul Gillespie Doug Norris Jack Farley Sondon Stoco iAmigo Ho

Ford Snead Lead Field In Greensboro Golf Event

Masters winner Doug Ford and Sam Snead head a top entry list for the 20th annual Greensboro Tournament at Sedgefield. The 72 hole event over 6720 yards par 70 course offers a $15,000 purse, up $2,300, with Snead defending his title and Ford prominent among favorites.

Greensboro N.C Doug Ford Rumup Sam Snead Sedgefield Country Club Snead Fred Wampler Ford Hert

WVU seventh in scoring margin and national ranks

West Virginia ranked seventh in scoring margin among major college teams with an 84.1 to 72.5 average. The Mountaineers also tied for ninth in scoring average and finished fourth in rebounding with 55.4 percent of rebounds, while Rod Handley led with 23.1 points per game.

Morgantown Special West Virginia Rod ‘Handley Lloyd Sharrar

Dupas Beats Martinez in 10 Round Welterweight Fight

Ralph Dupas outpointed Vince Martinez 10 rounds in New Orleans as boxing referee and promoter oversaw a decisive victory for the 21 year old, with Martinez suffering a third round eye gash but failing to capitalize on the injury. The bout, amid racial controversy, proceeded after the State Athletic Commission overruled allegations.

New Orleans Foxy Jack Kearns Ralph Dupas Vince Martinez Kearns Tack Damasey Martinez Paterson Dupas Dinas Plaquemines Parish State Athletic Commission Louisiana Associated Press New York Jackie Labua Walter Cartier N.S Pittsburgh Reubon Stubbs Chico Varona Cuba

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