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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1958
Page
4
Weather disrupts WV state Little League tournament at Elks Stadium with two 3:39 and 5:30 p.m. starts. Huntington No. 2, St Albans, Upper Kanawha Valley of Montgomery and Wellsburg teams in action. WJLS and WSAZ to broadcast.
Navy wrestling coach Ray Swartz warns that US high school physical fitness is deteriorating and urges a nationwide program modeled on Annapolis and Eisenhower era efforts. He spoke after a wrestling clinic at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater noting improved results after 60 days in a rigorous regimen.
The Big Green Club launched its annual fundraising drive at Marshall College with a goal to expand scholarships for minor sports. Secretary-treasurer Neal B. Wilson said strong public support could lead to first time awards in six years, funding 80 athletes across football and basketball under NCAA and MAC regulations.
Huntington faces St Athans at 3 30 and Wellsburg meets Upper Kanawha Valley at 5 30. District Softball at Ballard Stadium Teal River Hound Dogs play Little Beaver at 6 30 Stanaford meets Beckley Tradings Post at 7 45. American Legion South Whitesville Parkersburg versus Welch 1 pm Huntington versus Whilesville 4 30. Beckley Little League Yankees versus Red Sox 7 30. Beckley Babe Ruth King Photo versus Harrys 7 30. Warren Williams Junior Home Insurance versus Post 70 Schiffs Shoes against Duncan Catron Slab Fork Babe Ruth Helen versus Slab Fork.
Hagerstown Maryland provided the regional title team after Maryland shutout Charleston West Virginia 40 in the Prep League tournament final. Maryland earned a spot in the World Series August 9 to 16 at Munhall Pennsylvania. Earlier Charleston defeated Hinton West Virginia to reach the final.
Art Luppino, top NCAA scorer from Arizona, left Washington Redskins camp after knee pain resurfaced in the first workout. He abandoned pro ambitions following his bench season last fall.
The Conservation Department said streams are in good condition for weekend fishing if rains stay light. Most waters run normal and clear with reports of high water in the Northern Panhandle and in Hampshire Hardy Morgan Randolph Tucker and Upshur counties.
Tonight the Beckley Babe Ruth and Little Leagues stage playoff doubleheaders. Harrys of the older loop defends its title against King Photo at Lewin Field at 7 30 p m after finishing 13 8 in the American division while the Photogs went 15 6. The second State Tournament semifinal follows at Elks Stadium with the Yankees and Red Sox in a best two out of three. Yanks won game one 13 1 behind Wayne Anderson and will start Ken Esler seeking a clinch while Don Belcher and Bill Monroe are set for Babe Ruth game two with a third possible next Tuesday.
At Westminster Maryland training camp the Baltimore Colts boast a deep roster with Art Donovan and Ray Krause competing for the defensive left tackle spot. Team officials say the Colts are loaded with beef and talent and aim to return to the top of the NFL, after finishing third last season. The Chicago Open golf event at Gleneagles was delayed by rain, with Art Wall Jr. among favorites for the $9,000 first prize as play resumes.
Mullens hosts a wrestling card sponsored by the Mullens Little League opening at 8 30 p m with stars Ace Freeman Jon Madrid Billy Fox and Al Spider Galiento on the card A six man tag match and two additional bouts are scheduled for the program.
International League results include Toronto 4 Richmond 3, Montreal 1 Columbus 0, Rochester 3 Havana 4, Buffalo 3, Miami 2. Pacific Coast League games show Seattle 2 Salt Lake City 1, Spokane 6 Vancouver 1, Portland 3 San Diego 2.
Twin Oaks Country Club tees off a three day event with 30 players expected. E M Ned Payne III won last year while this year's format uses two qualifying rounds to determine flights for the 18 hole medal final on Sunday. Payne plans to enter military service soon.
Los Angeles fighter Dwight Hawkins and San Diego rival Herman Marques each won 118 to 118 in a disputed draw. Stockton also battled to a draw while Fall River match George Araujo and Pat McCoy was postponed to Saturday due to rain.
Browns coach Paul Brown says sophomore fullback Jim Brown should be even better this season after a rookie year in which he led the NFL in rushing and set a single game record with 237 yards. Brown reported to training camp after Army training at Fort Benning.
The Kentucky scholastic squad preparing to face West Virginia stars in the Kiwanis Senior Bowl Aug 16 has added eight players. New selections include Frank Hodges Jenkins Bob Hamlin Belfry Jim Wells Paintsville Russ Asbury Jenkins Paul Hughes Tom Harmon Prestonsburg Max Butcher Pikeville and Fred Stidham Hazard. Remaining members will be announced this weekend.
Moraga California AP reports the San Francisco 49er rookies reduced to 23 players with 12 veterans after three linemen and a halfback quit for home. Stewart Pell Fred Preziasio Bruce Hartman and Pete Natches left the squad this week.
The schedule lists daily games across the American League and National League featuring New York at Chicago Pierce at Boston Cleveland vs. Lister and Sullivan, Baltimore at Detroit, Washington at Kansas City. NL matchups include San Francisco at Milwaukee Gomez vs Burdette, St. Louis at Pittsburgh, Los Angeles at Cincinnati, Chicago at Philadelphia with detailed pitcher records and lineups.
Huntington defeated Whitesville 8 to 6 to stay ahead in the Southern Legion playoff, with key hitting from Jackie Johnson and Eddie Cooper. Parkersburg and Welch split their doubleheader losses, as Huntington surged in the eighth inning to overturn a 4-2 Parkersburg lead.
Olympic champion Tom Courtney announced his retirement from track competition during a two day meet in Warsaw against Polish and American runners and jumpers. He said this season would be his last and may try for another 800 meter record if the track suits him.
Oceanside California AP Cus D Amato says heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson is slow in workouts for the August 18 Los Angeles bout with Roy Harris. He denies delaying the match and blames alleged IB C interferences while reports of a Patterson Paulson title talk in New York circulate. Harris, from Cut and Shoot Texas, is praised after workouts at Barrowhead Springs.
Grayling Michigan AP reports the first annual national invitational archery tournament offering a $5000 purse. Eligible shooters include top finishers from the 1958 National Field Archery Championships. Lon Stanton of Lake Ozark Missouri won the men’s instinctive without sights with 2707 points, James Vane of New Cumberland West Virginia was second with 2687, Jo McCubbins of Santa Ana California won the women’s instinctive title with 2219, while defending champion Merle Wimner of Marlington West Virginia finished third with 2112.
The West Virginia Moose Association will hold its 12th annual golf tournament August 2 and 3 at Buckhannon Country Club. Awards will go to lay medal scorers and to low aggregate scorers among two and six man teams. Teams invited include Webster Springs Elkins Clarksburg West Charleston Welch Beckley Worthon White Sulphur Springs Fairmont and Wheeling.
Sef Jin McNeish in charge of practice for Beckley Babe Ruth League schedules drills for all 13 year old players. American league practice set for 8 a.m. at Lewin Field while National league 13s meet at 10 a.m.
The Raleigh County Baseball League postpones the post season to Sunday August 10 to allow rain makeup games and finalize berths for a four team tournament. A protest over a Coal City Mullens game will be ruled on Saturday with officials at 8 PM. managers will meet next Thursday to plan the event.
Williamson Kentucky and West Virginia high school coaches will attend a football clinic here August 16 preceding the Kiwanis Senior Bowl. Staff head will be Herb Royer, Marshall College coach, Bill Arnsparger, UK line coach, and Vito Ragazzo, VMI assistant coach, will assist.
Umpire pairs listed for Raleigh County Baseball League games this weekend. Saturday matches Coal City at Amigo with Moody and Porter officiating. Oceana Merchants visit Maltens Legion with White Burton and Thomas assigned.
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