Episcopal quintets tumble in league opener thriller
In the Raleigh Register report from Beckley on December 6 1919 the Church Basketball League opened its 1949 50 season with four games. Calvary Baptist Mabscott defeated Episcopal 39 26 in a close thriller while Beth El Temple opened with a 27 8 win over First Baptist. Catholic beat Presbyterian 19 10 and Christian downed Temple 28 19. Sam Shawwver led Calvary with 16 points while Bill Page had eight for Episcopal.
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Milton Berman
Harold Statzer
Russell
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Oscar Nickels
Johnny Welsh
Temple
Welsh
Ralph Glass
Glass
Beckley Post
Woodrow Wilson High School
Calvary
Episcopalians
Bill Page
Frankie Meadows
Jimmy Rahal
Oceana High School Football Team Honored at Lions Club Dinner
Oceana High School football players and coaches were honored at a Lions Club dinner at the community church. Gold footballs went to senior players and cheerleaders received megaphone charms. Co captains named include Leonart Smith Bernard Morgan Rudolph Tilley.
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Rudolph Tilley
Bob Branham
Gene Hatfield
Stacy Blankenship
Edsel Workman
Jennings Cook
Jimmy Acord
Orince Lusk
Arlene Cook
Sharon Beane
Jean Ann
Freenor
Bligh Train Bligh Train Roundup of Boxing Results
The Associated Press notes several boxing results from cities including Philadelphia Newark and Bayonne. Ike Williams outpointed Freddy Dawson in a 135 to 1313 matchup while Gen Jenkins stopped Johnny de Fazio. Charley Thone defeated Art Ifanos and Al Davis won over Tommy Sheppard.
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N B C Honors Eddie Waitkus for Major League Praise
Eddie Waitkus, Philadelphia Phillies first baseman shot by a fan in Chicago, receives the National Baseball Congress achievement plaque. The award honors the outstanding major league player who rose from the Congress amateur diamonds. The 1948 winner was Satchel Paige. Waitkus was batting .? in 34 games when sidelined by the incident.
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Beckley Football Sees Record-Setting Season And Comparisons
Local football notes review Woodrow Wilson High School’s season under Coach Van Meter. The team, after starting with few returners, finished strong with a competitive record and compares with past Be ckl ey teams. The piece also seeks authentic historical records dating back to 1928-7 for football and basketball.
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Alderson Broaddus Beats Beckley 77 to 64 in season opener
Alderson Broaddus Rattlers jump to a 10-0 lead and stay ahead to down Beckley College Blue Hawks 77 64 in the season opener. AB improves to 1 0 in State College Conference play and prepares for a Friday game with Concord Mountain Lions. Opponents Shenandoah previously defeated by AB are noted in earlier results.
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Eagles' coaching era marked by mix of wins and losses
The piece notes Van Meter's long tenure at Park Avenue School and praises the coaching as among the best. It tracks Eagles records since 1926 27, highlighting four losing seasons and many unbeaten years with varying numbers of defeats.
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Moose Club Opens Independence League Thriller Result
Otsego defeated Beckley Moose Club 49 to 30 after a late foul shot by Orval Hylton with 1:30 left. The second game at Mullens High Gym saw Walker's Esso beat Coal City 64 to 44 with four players in double figures.
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Morris Harvey Tops Concord 92 58 In State College Contest
Morris Harvey, the defending champion, overcame a tight first half to beat Concord Mountain Lions 92 58 in a State College Conference game. George King scored 29, boosting his pursuit of a four-year college scoring record, while Ralph Ball of Concord added 25.
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Deer Season Ends Today With New WV Record Kill
West Virginia hunters wrapped up an eight day deer season as officials reported 4 332 deer taken in six days, surpassing last year by 347. Tucker County led with 730 kills on the final day, while Grant County contested the tally citing misreported counts from Germania station.
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Florida Coach Quits Sparks Sanders as Favorite Replacement
Florida football coach Ray Wolf resigned after four years and a contract buyout. Red Sanders, former Florida freshman coach, reportedly ready to return with a five year deal worth 15000 dollars annually plus 5000 dollars expenses. UCLA rallied students urging him to stay after six wins and three losses in his first UCLA season.
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Justice and Walker to Debut in Senior Bowl Clash
The Senior Bowl in Jacksonville on January 7 will feature pro debuts for Charlie Justice of North Carolina and Doak Walker of SMU as captains of opposing all star teams. Notable teammates and coaches from the era participate, with McMillin and Mumphin coaching the Yankees and Rebels squads.
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