Lions Could Go Either Way In 1959
Detroit football outlook centers on John Henry Johnson Tobin Rote and an uncertain offensive line. If the veterans stay healthy Pietrosante steps forward and Cassady increases rushes, else the Lions risk another poor Western Division season with a weak ground game and a shaky score attack.
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88 Boys Register Midget Football Plans Under Way
Beckley residents will view Midget League football again as 88 boys age 12 and under register for five teams this fall. The Optimist Club sponsors the league with games at Woodrow Wilson High School stadium under lights. Each team has a manager and a 25 player roster with practice fields to be arranged.
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North Beckley
Bob Miller
South Beckley
George Sparks
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Home Insurance Defeats Alumni
The Home Insurance team of the Beckley Warren Williams League defeated an alumni squad 7 to 4 on Monday night. Strong performances from Home Insurance helped them secure the win and improve league standing.
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Ewbank Seeks Stronger Colts Offense This Season
The Baltimore Colts, defending champions, plan to bolster their offense at halfback. Coach Weeb Ewbank favors a heavier back who fits the offense and will consider players rejected by other teams. Curley Johnson, a former Houston standout, contends for the 35-man roster after leading grounds intrasquad play and will try to impress in Chicago Friday against the College All Stars.
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Marsh Fork Bulldogs Football 1959 Schedule Reveals Open Dates
Marsh Fork High led by coach Dewey Romine announces a nine game 1959 60 season with an open date on Sept 18 or 19 The slate includes Byrd Prillerman at home on Sept 12 Van High away Sept 25 Clear Fork away Oct 3 Stoco home Oct 10 Mark Twain away Oct 15 Sophia home Oct 23 Trap Hill home Oct 31 Shady Spring away Nov 6 Sherman High home Nov 14.
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van High
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Sherman High
Lavagetto Adopts Stern Tactics With Senators
Cookie Lavagetto, normally mild mannered manager of the Washington Senators, lectured his club for 30 minutes during a long losing spell. He will test the new approach as the Senators open a two game series with the Yankees in New York Wednesday. They followed the session by losing 3-1 to the Phillies in an exhibition.
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Black Diamond Officials Meet at Mullens Moose Lodge
A Black Diamond Officials Association meeting is set for 7 30 p m today at Mullens Moose Lodge. Cecil Lacy a local game official says the gathering is important and all members should attend. The group comprises former Tri County Officials and Wyoming County Officials associations. Sperm whales can stay underwater for an hour or more after breathing air.
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One-Run Decisions Sparking Local Little League Action
Sophia II teams fall by one run in exhibition at Elks Stadium. Beckley Western Little League Cardinals win 1-0 over Sophia champions Tams Ford Fellows. Giants defeat Truman Mine 5-4 as late rally is shut down. Individual stats listed for players and teams. The forget-me-not is Alaska's state flower.
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Rotary Secures 14th Mullens Little League Win
Rotary beat Legion Moose 7-3 to claim its 14th victory. Five early runs and an insurance tally in the fifth aided Rotary as Morgan Kessler and teammates drove in multiple RBIs while pitchers Canada and J Green held the Lions and Methodist to steady offense.
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Beckley BBL Sets Second Boxing Card
The Beckley Babe Ruth Baseball League will stage a second outdoor boxing card at 8 p.m. on August 22 at Harry Lewin Field. At least eight bouts feature Beckley area boxers versus Gallipolis Ohio with two main fights: Charles Sensabaugh Mabscott vs Jackie Jackson and Harold Wade Beckley vs Whip Lewis. Jackson has 102 wins in 108 bouts with 55 KOs and been knocked down twice. Lewis has 42 KOs and is 1957-58-59 Ohio Golden Gloves champ.
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Youth Baseball League Notes Evening matchups listed
Route 41 Little League features Yankees versus Braves at 5 30 with Home Hall facing Helen at the same time Slab Fork Babe Ruth league has Braves versus Yankees 5 30 Eccles Little League hosts Redlegs versus Tigers at 5 30 Mt Hope Midget Redlegs meet Tigers 5 30 Beckley Babe Ruth National 13s play American 13s second game in series Sophia Little League Tams Odd Fellows take on Slab Fork at 5 30
Reds Rally Past Tigers in Shifting Scoreline
Reds win 8 to 5 in a game featuring Homer Wallace and John Harris for Reds alongside Bob Kincaid Vince Kincaid and Mike McQuillen with Jim Harper contributing early. Tigers struggle with scattered runs and pitching shifts.
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Stratton High coach welcomes football hopefuls Friday physicals
Stratton High School football players report Friday at 2 pm for physical examinations as eligible students are urged to try out. The team will begin practice Saturday at 9 am with double sessions starting Monday. Stratton, in the Raleigh County league, opens its 10 game slate at home vs Gary.
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Lookout Seeks Sept 4 Football Opponent
Lookout High School seeks a football game for September 4 and asks any eligible school to contact Coach Bill Isaacs at the school or his home. Clay County High cancelled its Sept 4 slot as its doors open Sept 8. Lookout also has Sept 18 open and plans equipment handout and double practice sessions beginning August 17.
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Eccles Redlegs Triumph Over Indians in Tight Game
Redlegs beat Indians 321 to 70 in a close matchup led by Jim Holt's homer. Holt, Cooper, Porter and Blaylock contributed solidly with Chae and Freeman also showing. Final score and individual highlights reflect a competitive scene from the league.
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Uniforms Issued to Stoco Junior High Players
Uniforms will be issued to Stoco Junior High School football players at 10 a.m. August 19, replacing the previously printed August 10 date in The Register. Six million television sets were produced in the United States in 1958.
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