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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1956

Page

4

Beckley College Tops Bobcats Ex Ring Greats Agree Patterson Good Champ

Washington notes Floyd Patterson is hailed as world heavyweight champion by seven former champs including Braddock and Ross who call him a long reigning force. The piece also mentions Machen’s 19th straight win and a fundraiser for the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund.

Patterson Wiltney Shormaker Washington Floyd Patterson James J Braddock Barnet Ross Eddie Machen Johnny Summertin Goldie Ahearn Damon Runyon Archie Moore Braddock Joe Louis Machen Maxie Rosenbloom Moore Marciana Bob Olin Slapsie Maine Gus Lesnevich Billy Conn Ross Tony Canzoneri Lew Tendler

McCormick Leads American Swim Sweep in Melbourne Olympics

Pat McCormick repeated earlier Helsinki double by leading a U S 1 2 3 finish in the platform dive as Murray Rose and Lorraine Crapp topped the men's and women's events in Melbourne. June Stover Irwin and Paula Jean Myers placed second and third in the diving, with Russia holding a large overall lead in points and medals.

Melbourne U Pat McCormick Murray Rose Lorraine Crapp McCormick Helsinki June Stover Irwin Glendale Calif Paula Jean Myers Glendora Russia Australia America Milan U. S United States

Two Bucks Die in Antler Locking Battle

In Glenville West Virginia conservation officers found two 10 point bucks dead with their antlers entwined along Fink Creek eight miles from town. One deer lay neck broken on the bank near the water while the other floated in the creek. both weighed about 180 pounds and had been dead at least two days.

Glenville W.va Paul Shaver Fink Creek Frank Stalnaker Linn Shaver

Hawks Stun Wesleyan 81 69 Tie for WVU Conference Lead

Beckley College Hawks upset West Virginia Wesleyan 81 to 69 at Shady Spring High School. The win lifts Beckley to a 20 7 record, tying for the WVU Conference lead behind West Virginia Tech, with scoring led by Kesler 22 Stafford 17 and Skiles 19. Wesleyan’s Remley 21 and Leonard 26 were top for the visitors.

Beckley College West Virginia Blue Hawke Shady Spring High School Beaver West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats Wesleyan W. Va. Tech Morris Harvey Eddie McGinnis Hawks WVC West Virginia Tech Salem Tigers Beckley McGinnis Teddy Clay Don Nuckols Clay Okey Killingsworth Nuckols Joe Long McGinnish Killingsworth Point Pleasant Ken Remley Denny Skiles Jim Stafford Eddie Clark Kesler Blue Hawks Skiles Stafford Bill Leonard Ward Remley ME IE Bank of Raleigh An Ber Quality Eagles Clu Kirby Lumber Co Ig Pa Moose Clu Beckley Ins Raleigh Glass Ind R. Robinette Bears Hammond Quality Lumber Ca Co. Collins W. Humphrey Jear T. Greco Tech College Fagies E. Berginnis L. Grubb Jes Kirby Lumber Kirby Robinette E E. Spencer J. Dale St Matlins Potomac A Ferrell State Keyser A. Ketly Concord Charleston K. Swans Sis R. Feazell Gal J. Warden J. Waugh T. Rorrer P. Murphy St Paul's Polytechnic of Lawaul Jenceville West Virginia State Beckley Insurance i Institute J. Gilmore Bluefield State J. Brown Hamey C. Manning H. Robinette Blaie College Blind Magic P. Saunders Quantico Marines West Nn Marash Virginia Downing E. Pepainette Fairmont State Jack Meln Leie Tyre Fairmont Tamera Quantico Nick’s Diner Bethany Mariella Ohio Duncan-Catron Blossom Dairy Raleigh Co. Bank Mooseheart Beckley Ind. Savings King Photo Ed Johnson Marietta Nick's Torrico K. Kampbauris P. Robinelte West CoCrewey Virginia Wesleyan Bill Vigi Leonard Tah Blossom Dalrying Beskley Ia Edge Wese Giants Mit Byleyan H. Jordan Gilmore M. Cook Jimmy Omps Larry Bolyard Shep Vuisitla Soak Creek E- Beckley Shiarensburg A. Ted M. Venters W. Va Murphy's A. Meleto M. Irwin B. Looney ii Ken Hammond Dick Brown St. Steph Don Thompson Copal Church Woodlawn Ave_ Ballach Bill Bowman M. Catlihan Redbone Gordon McCune Gary Hess Mike Bell Paul Redden Mead Sam Caudill Worley Neal Ed Kristofik Ron Hubbard M. Nace Ron Garbo Fred Gandt Beckley Lind Stanley General Store M. McRoberts Don Key Stanafo W. Barczewskist Ziot' E. Berknammer Kesler Dave Zornis Killingsworth Raleigh Co. Bank A Jack Reed Dennis Skiles J Allen Clyde Strassner LL. Corey i Ray Trinda Io Jim Stafford Steve Zeno F. Riffe Ted Clay E. Clay Tiano Feck Wesley- Kin Phole B. Treadway Falkenstein Leon J M. Woods Snuffer Bowman Hess Wilkinson McDonald Balls P. Lilly Waterman Caudill Kristofik Aig iRecktey Long lBowman Hess J Trail Paul Vennari Jim Farmer

Bowling and shooting event ads from Fairdale WV

Local ad cluster lists a bowling and shooting match in Fairdale West Virginia on Saturday December 8 with prize turkeys chickens and pigs. It promotes wallpapering painting and paper hanging services by W C Daniels and Harvey Ay plus furniture refinishing and rental of floor sanders and drywall supplies. The page includes contact numbers for James Kershner and Henry Jones and notes Foster Hardware Co sells painting supplies.

Fairdale W. VA W. C. Daniels Dial Harvey Ay Frice James Kershner The NEW American Edger Sanders Fablon Foster Hardware Co Maio -St. Becktey Dia Henry Jones Diai

Hammond 36.6 points per game clip for West Virginia Tech

West Virginia Tech's All Conference senior Ken Hammond opened strongly this season, aiming to improve on his 28.8 points per game average. The Associated Press notes his 36.6 point game clip as a standout start.

Associated Press West Virginia Tech Ken Hammond

Christmas Cactus Plants And Other House Plants For Sale

Local florist offers Christmas cactus plants and hardy house plants including lilies and geraniums at cheap prices. Apply at 116 Fairlawn Avenue before noon or evenings, call CL 3-890 for details. Also promotes locally grown poinsettias from Webb's Florists at two locations Kanawha Street and Crab Orchard with phone numbers CL 3-431 and CL 9-9308. Lost items listed include keys with license tag 356-452 and a beagle named Peanut. rewards offered by respective contacts.

Fairlawn Avenue Dial Webb’s Lis N Kanawha St Crab Orchard C. T. Fitts W. Va Glen Daniel

Local Beckley Ads Offer Loans Insurance and Services

Classified items list loan offers on town and suburban property with six year terms, plus ads for photographers beauty salons radio repair and delivery, plumbing and heating, upholstery, blinds cleaning and sanitation. Local businesses advertise телефоны addresses and service guarantees in Raleigh County area.

J. B. Thomas Beckley Dial Buckley Inotachten South Fayette Street Haliday Helen Keaton Helen Marguerttes Beckley Beauty Salon South Oakwood Beckley Heckley W. Va Dr. B. BK Silverman RCA Victor Zenith John W. Bye West Neville St Morris Wright Crab Orchard Dia GEO Sparks Ashworth Firestone Chone Prince AMATO Dial CL RGA Zenith Radio & TV Don Tulake Sophia Appliance Sopma Dal OY Frank Williamson Kanawha St Foster Hardware CO Main St Aaron Venetian Blind Cleaners W.va Dia_cr Goodie Prince St Raleigh County Girl Scout Council Sons of Ataly Hall

Stanaford Graders Win Mabscolt Meet Title

West Virginia conference results show Stanaford graders winning the Mabscolt eighth grade event with scores 404 for Stanaford and 86 261 for Mahbscolt. Details indicate Stanaford claimed multiple top placements and the event awarded $1 in prize money.

Stanaford Mabscolt

Matson Drives for NFL Rush Honors in Tight Chase

Ollie Matson of the Chicago Cardinals, amid a season nearing 818 rushing yards on 161 attempts, trails Rick Casares of the Chicago Bears by one yard as both vie for ground gain honors. The two crosstown rivals meet next Sunday in a decisive NFL clash that could affect title chances. Joe Eddie Brown leads in passing with 1,481 yards and 10 TDs, while Bobby Layne boosts Detroit with 1,722 yards and eight TDs as Detroit visits Chicago to face the Bears and Cardinals.

Philadelphia Ollie Matson Chicago Cardinals Matson NFL Rick Casares Chicago Bears Casares Bears Detroit Lions Cardinals Hugh McElhenny San Francisco Eddie Brown Bill Wade Los Angeles Brown Wade Detroit Bobby Layne Layne

Brennan Promises '57 Irish Will Be Better

Notre Dame coach Terry Brennan told about 700 at the annual football banquet that next year will produce one of the best teams in the United States. He noted sophomores and juniors have battle scars from 1956, the worst Irish season on record, and reaffirmed his hope of strong improvement. Father Joyce spoke without mentioning Reagan, recalling Rockne’s peak after a poor year.

South Bend Ind United States Terry Brennan Notre Dame Brennan Edmund Joyce Hreagan Father Joyce Knute Rockne

Funeral Arrangements Set for Gladys Mac Kincaid

Mrs Gladys Mac Kincaid age 1 of Prince died at 249 am Friday December at a local hospital. The body will remain at Webb and Quesenberry Funeral Home 411 Vance Drive pending funeral arrangements. Arrangements by Webb Quesenberry Funeral Home.

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