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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1957

Page

12

Robbins Wins N S Amateur Opener Amid Pinehurst Heat

Robbins defeats Thornton amid a field of past North South champions as Tutwiler Campbell win matches on Pinehurst No. 2. Notables like Houdry, Patton, Bisplinghoff and Chapman fall to sub par rounds in the opening round of the North and South Amateur at Pinehurst.

Pinehurst Thejover Jacques Houdry Ardmore Tor Houdry Footer Hillman Robbins Air Force Robbins Billy Thornton University Ofjsauwen Nana North Carolina Manley Ed Tutwiler Florida State Star Charleston W. Va Bispling Cobby Ware Augusta Patton Davey Smith Gastonia N. C Hobart Manley Savannah Don Bisplinghoff Winter Park Fla Billy Joe Patton Mornand Bill Campbell Huntington John McCann Charlotte N.C Teave Tutwiler S.f Dick Lehms Ft. Meade Campbell Charles Smith Frank Strafaci Miami Beach Ma! Galletta Old Westbury N. Y Dick Chapman Bobby Knowles Aiken S. C Alex Welsh Rockford Pinehurst Country Club Bill Hyndman Abington Jack Perose Miami Dale Morey Indianapolis Hyndman Edward Keating South Londonderry Vt

New Uniforms Assured for Babe Ruth League Start

The MULLENG four-team Babe Ruth League plans new uniforms after a managers meeting secured 16 sets per team and one for the manager. Vice-president Lewis D Antoni called the drive a success as players ages 13 to 15 prepare for their first tryout at the Athletic Field Saturday at 9 AM.

Babe Ruthers

Derby Open headlines stir Louisville golf field

In Louisville the Kentucky Derby Open fields a $30,000 purse with Doug Ford and Gene Littler as favorites after Cary Middlecoff and Sam Snead scratch. The tournament features entrants like Arnold Palmer and Billy Casper while 16 hits power Oceana over Welch 16 to 1 in high school action shaping key county and regional baseball results.

Louisville Doug Ford Gene Littler The Roses Cary Middlecoff Sam Snead Ford Littler Las Vegas Stan Leonard Arnold Palmer Avalem Jackie Burke Tucson Don Finsterwald Phoenix Billy Casper Art Wall Oceana Stoze Welch Herndon Mullens Wyoming County John Katona Pennington Brown Steco Don Thompson Bernard White Lacy Graham Thompson Stoco Kermit Meadows Jerry Thomas Graham Cook Meades White Thomas B Morgan Reid Thopson Dunn Snyder Haynes Cox Bishop Phillips Harlson G— Herndon Graham J Meartows Thomas Oceana Welch Goins Pilani Lloyd Stehnon Broning Peey Pennyton Perry Perdue Gunter Smith Lor Smith Dalton Penton Melenik

Gonzales Tough When Fans rile Him Rosewall

Ken Rosewall says fans should stop provoking Pancho Gonzales to see him play better. Gonzales, promoter Kramer feud, beat Rosewall 6 1 6 3 at Princeton and leads 37 17 in the cross country series. A match at White Plains follows.

Princeton N. J Ken ‘Rosewall Pancho Jack Kramer Gonzales White Plains N.Y Rosewalt Dickens Ken Adelaide Australia Rosewall Big Pancho Kramer Alosewall

Gomes Faces Rogers In National TV Bout

Providence featherweight Harold Gomes and Chicago challenger Bobby Rogers clash in a 10 round national telecast from the Metropolitan Theatre. Gomes rides a 10 fight win streak and is a 7-3 favorite in his TV debut airing on ABC at 10 p.m. EST. Rogers, 21, began boxing in the Air Force and owns a 10-3-2 record with seven knockouts, highlighted by a decision over Olympian Davey Moore last year.

Providence Harold Gomes Bobby Rogers Chicago Metropolitan Theatre Gomes New England ABC Rogers Air Force Davey Moore

West Virginia schedules for spring high school events

West Virginia announced revised dates for state level baseball golf tennis and track events. Baseball sectionals numbered 32 run May 18 to 31 with the state championship May 29 to 31 at Maltens Parkersburg Country Club hosts golf May 28 and tennis runs May 27 and 28 at Huntington. Regional track meets are May 11 with the state meet May 18 in Charleston and qualification across Wheeling Huntington Charleston Beckley Morgantown and Martinsburg.

W. R. Fugilt West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission Maltens Parkersburg Fugitt Huntington Charleston Wheeling Morgantown Beckley Martinsburg

Flanagan Faces Kid Gavilan In St Paul Welterweight Bout

Flanagan returns to his hometown in desperation to revive a fading career as he meets ex champion Kid Gavilan in a 10 round welterweight clash in St Paul. Promoter Jack Raleigh projects a large gate with tickets ranging up to 45 dollars, and a near full 10 000 seat arena.

ST. Paul Minn Del Flanegan Kid Gavilan Jack Raleigh Flanagan

Anthony Chosen Fighter Of Month Underscored By Ring Ratings

New York slugger Anthony earned Fighter of the Month and the top light heavyweight ranking after a third round KO of Chuck Spieser. The victory secures a title shot versus Archie Moore on June 7, with Spieser dropping to fifth behind Pompey Hecht and Siretz. Besmanoff rises to No 9 in heavies as Baker falls from the top ten. D Agata slides to No 2 bantams after Halimi loss. Macias remains first contender in NBA recognized title lineage.

New York Tony Anthony Chuck Spieser Ring Magazine Anthony Quick Archie Moore Spieser Yolande Pompey Trinidad Germany Gerhard Hecht Hans Siretz Willie Besmanoff United States Bob Baker Baker Italy Maria D'Agata Hule France

Rosters Filled By Mullens Little League

Mullens Little League managers completed rosters last night to replace graduates. Newcomers listed for Lions Rotary and American Legion include Charles Franklin Bucky Blackwell Jerry Green Jimmy Rinehart Paul Cox Morris Shrewsbury Butch Lucento Dickie Thompson Dinky Stump Bob Rhoades Newman Dye Bob Fulford Arnold Ketchum Harold Taylor Clyde Goodson Tommy Karper Jackie Justice Moose Wardie Lesler Robert Sandy Donnie Valley Tommy Russell.

Mulelens Mulens Little Lions Charles Franklin Bucky Blackwell Jerry Green Jimmy Rinehart Paul Cox Morris Shrewsbury A Rotary Butch Lucento Dickie Thompson Dinky Stump Bob Rhoades Newman Dye American Legion Bob Fulford Arnold Ketchum Harold Taylor Clyde Goodson Tommy Karper Jackie Justice Moose Wardie Lesler Robert Sandy Donnie Valley Tommy Russell

Beckley Junior High Issues 9-Game Eaglets Football Card

Beckley Junior High School outlines a nine game football schedule for the Eaglets at Beckley with a Sept 5 home night opener vs Mt Hope and a Sept 12 alumni game. The slate includes Oak Hill Stoco Logan Mullens Shady Spring G M Lincoln and a Sept 32 alumni contest. Basketball features 16 games against local and nearby schools with dates pending.

Ross Irle Beckley Eaglets Mt. Hope Oak Hill Stoco Logan Mullens Shady Spring G. M Carleston Lincoln Irle Sloco Shady G. M.S P. mi Lincoln P. m

Crab Orchard and Sophia Duel For Raider Invitational Crown

Crab Orchard and Sophia grade school teams meet for the Ra leigh County Invitational final at Sophia High School tonight after Midway and Affinity play the consolation game at 6 30. Crab Orchard defeated Midway 54 25 and Sophia beat Affinity 44 26. Carl Thompson led Crab Orchard with 13 points and Bill Pennington scored eight for Midway.

Crab Orchard Sophia Sophia High School Midway Affinity Carl Thompson Bill Pennington

Big Ten Lifts Ohio State Probation After Compliance Review

Big Ten Commissioner Tug Wilson announced that Ohio State’s one year probation for irregularities in player job aid has been lifted. The decision cites corrected irregularities and satisfactory disclosures by Coach Woody Hayes and university officials regarding payment from personal funds and future compliance assurances.

Chicago Ohio State Big Ten Buckeyes Woody Hayes Powe Tug Wilson Wilson Hayes Imayes

Sens Acquire Infielder CHARLESTON

Sports brief notes the Washington Senators acquiring an infielder named Charleston in a deal or roster move. Details on team, date, or compensation are unclear from the fragment.

Stanaford Practice Set For Facchini Debut With Club

Stanaford Practice Set at 5 p.m. tonight as infielder Al Facchini joins the club after being purchased from the Milwaukee Braves. Facchini, 26, a right handed batter with a .236 season average, is praised for defense and will practice with Sacramento in Raleigh County League before a Denver trip Friday.

Sgl DeNaAlors American Assn al Facchini Milwaukee Braves Stanaford Facchini Sacramento Raleigh County League Charleston Denver Wichita Stamford Sions

Warren Williams Junior League Plans, NLL Tryouts Set

The Warren Williams Junior League meets at 7 20 in Beckley Beckley Newspaper library as officials push for an eight team loop with Crab Orchard and Beckley College possible returns Babe Ruth Leaguers may be drafted. 12 year olds work out at Elks Stadium as Minor League officers help with managers and new Tiger manager Dick Sepkowski attends with Farr Gilbert. Schedule shows 12s 11s 10s games through next week with 5 30 start times.

Warren Williams Beckley Elks Elks Stadium Beckley Warren Wiliams M. E Cat” Curtis A. B Ed Hedrick Raleigh General Hospital

Commission Hopes To Stock Wall Eyes In Eastern Streams

The State Conservation Department plans to stock wall eyes in the Eastern Panhandle using 200 000 Ohio fry. Van Meter targets Tygart River South Branch Potomac Cacapon and Shenandoah rivers as new waters for this experimental stocking. The wall eye, a yellow pike perch, is native to West Virginia and popular for sport and eating.

Charleston State Conservation Department Eastern Panhandle Harry van Meter Eastern Panhandle Tygart River South Branch Potomac Cacapon Shenandoah van Meter Ohio Cheatsfish Cheat Ohio River

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