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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1961

Page

10

WVU Captures Third Track Meet Victory

West Virginia University swept Virginia Military Institute 82 to 57 as Roger Holdinsky claimed four wins in the 100 and 220 yard dashes, the broad jump, and the hop step and jump. Dieter Garrett won both hurdles for the Mountaineers while Larry Williams led VMI with wins in the 880 yard run and the mile.

Morgantown W. Va UPI West Virginia University Virginia Military Institute Mountaineers Roger Holdinsky Holdinsky Dieter Garrett Larry Williams VMI

Vikings Sign 6 More Rookies

The Minnesota Vikings announced the signing of six rookies who will report to Bemidji training camp in mid-July. Four defensive ends Brian Bragg George Kling Len Mon and Van Mill join two defensive tackles Charles Eaton and David Swenson.

ST. Paul-Minneapolis UPI Minnesota Vikings Bemidji, Minn Brian Bragg Wabash George Kling Wagner Len Mon West Georgia van Mill Illinois Charles Eaton Tulsa David Swenson Luther

Regional boxing results from four cities

Rocky Fummere lle and Ralph Jones fought in Buffalo with Fummere lle winning on points 161 to 1592. Tod Herring beat Tunney Hunsaker by points 205 to 193 in Houston. Roque Maravilla knocked out Willie Gill in Santa Cruz, referee counted Gill out in 4. Terry Sacramento Smith stopped Perry Hicks in Fresno.

Buffalo N.Y Rocky Fummerelle Ralph Tiger) Jones St. Albans Houston Tex Tod Herring Tunney Hunsaker Fayetteville W.va Santa Cruz Calif Roque Maravilla Boise Idaho Willie Gill Oakland Terry Sacramento Smith Sacramento Perry Hicks Fresno

Go-Getters Top Second Half C P League By George Anderson

The C P League at Bowl Wick closes its season with the Go-Getters topping the second half standings while the Mavericks, first half champs, eye a playoff for the yearly crown. Banquet set May 19 at 6:30 p.m. with awards for high series and games, plus WIBC trophies for most improved bowler.

Bowl-Wick Go-Getters Mavericks Jim McVey D. C. Jacobs Patty Crews Bill Jackson Carrol Thurmond Bob Fleming Maverick Jim Melton John Higginbotham Frances Murray A. N. Issacs Betty Jo Johnson Duff Patton C & P League Roger Thomas Dorothy Taylor Dorothy John Richmond ABC WIBC

National and American League Home Run Leaders Update

Baseball roundup lists top performers across leagues with home run totals and RBIs. Notable names include Spencer, Mantle, Allison, Gentile, and Aaron, with several teams such as Cards Dodgers Reds Twins and Yankees highlighted for power and run production. Pitching notes include 3-0 wins for Friend Lary Purkey and others.

Moon Dodgers Spencer Cards Boyer Coleman Reds Virdon Pirates Mantle Yankees Allison Twins Gentile Orioles Mincher Kluszewski Angeles Smith White Sox National League Post T. Davis Aaron Braves Callison Phils Clemente Francona Indians Boros Tigers Phillips Friend Elston Purkey Podres Craig Jones Giants Lary Ramos Allen Pleis McClain Senators Mossi Brewer Red Sox

Milwaukee Surges Past St Louis In Tight 4-3 Clash

Burdette earns the win for Milwaukee as Musial hits a homer for St Louis in a 4-3 game. Flood records the save after a late push. Simmons takes the loss. Sims and White contribute on defense as both clubs trade runs through nine innings. Attendance 7,635.

Covington Demerit Flood Smith Milwaukee St. Louis i E-Boyer Schoendienst St. Louis Spencer Ichdeationt White Hr—Musial S—Flood Verbbse Burdette RS Simmons McDaniel Simmons Lau U—Secory Venton Sudol Dascoli Milwau St. Louis -Abrhbi McMillan Ss Bolling Mathws Aaron Cf Boyer Musial If Roach Covingtn If a-Crandll Spangler If e-McDrivitt

Italian driver wins Syracuse Grand Prix in Ferrari

Syracuse Sicily Italy Giancarlo Baghetti wins the 11th Syracuse Grand Prix driving a six cylinder Ferrari Dan Gurney from Riverside California finishes second in a Porsche timely race results and standings reported by UPI

Syracuse Sicily UPI Giancarlo Baghetti Italy Dan Gurney Riverside Calif

Lost Found Strayed notices and ads page items

A compact Beckley area classified page itemizes lost and found notices for a ladies watch at Columbia Grill area with owner contact, plus general ads for wallpapering, painting, floor work, a truck of equipment for rent, cleaning services, used pianos wanted, DC motor purchases, and a plea to collectors for 1917 Raleigh County industrial review copies with payment offers. Charles Hodel at Beckley Newspapers seeks copies.

Columbia Grill Heber Street Ladies’ Watch Beckley Newspapers Beckley Meadow Bridge Todd's Beaver Dia Dial Ashworth Firestone South Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Southern Institute of Graphic Arts Nashville Tennessee South Street Beckley Ice & Feed Co Prince” St Industrial Review of Raleigh County Raleigh Register Charles Hodel Beckley Newspapers Corporation

Notice to Creditors in J P Meadows Estate Beckley WV

Creditors and beneficiaries of the J P Meadows estate in Raleigh County West Virginia are notified to present verified claims with vouchers to Roy A Cunningham Commissioner of Accounts at his Beckley office by October 25 1961 at 10:00 AM. Failure to do so may bar participation in the estate. Beneficiaries must appear to protect their interests. Dated April 14 1961.

Beckley Newspapers Main Street West Virginia J. P. Meadows Beckley Roy A. Cunningham Raleigh County

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