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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1962

Page

9

Notre Dame improves to 3 0 with 101 70 win over St Francis (Pa)

Notre Dame built a 56 31 halftime lead and rolled to a 101 70 victory over St Francis (Pa) at South Bend as John Matthews scored 20 points. Illinois boosted its record to 2 0 with a 99 55 win over Washington ahead of the Holiday Festival.

United Press International Notre Dame Irish St. Francis South Bend Ind John Matthews Matthews Sandy Williams

College basketball scores roundup from multiple games

A compact list of results shows Merit East Boston College 57 defeating Harvard 45. St. A'venture 80 beat Villa Madonna 56, Columbia 78 over Colgate 67, Miami Florida 88 over Rhode Island 80, Iowa 92 over Toronto 46, Moravian 83 over Lincoln Pa 64, Westminster 69 over Grove City 55, Worcester Tech 102 over Lowell Tech 64, Fairfield 68 over Yeshiva 63, Susquehanna 84 over Catholic U 70, Albright 63 over Lehigh 50, Northeastern 72 over Kings Pt 52, Spring Hill 87 over St. Bernard 82, Union U 85 over Christian Bros 57, Georgia Tech 73 over SMU 56, Appalachian 71 over Pfeiffer 57, Georgia 85 over South Carolina 72, David Lipscomb 63 over Chatanooga 55, Florida 80 over Florida St 59, Midwest Turkie 69 over Park Coll 57, Illinois 99 over Washington 55, Notre Dame 101 over St. Fran Pa 70, Wabash 93 over Illinois Tech 67, Fenn 71 over Thiel 52, Southwest E Tex Baptist 69 over Arlington St 43, New Mexico 90 over Texas Tech 66, West Riverside 88 over Oceanside Oalsbad 47, Utah 99 over Los Angeles St 66, San Diego City 58 over S W Calif 26.

Boston College Harvard St. A’venture Villa Madonna Columbia Colgate Miami Fla Rhode Island Iowa Toronto Moravian Lincoln (Pa Westminster Grove City Worcester Tech Lowell Tech Fairfield Yeshiva Susquehanna Catholic U Albright Lehigh Northeastern Kings Pt Spring Hill St. Bernard Union U Christian Bros Georgia Tech SMU Appalachian Pfeiffer Georgia South Carolina David Lipscomb Chatano

Mountaineers Seek WVU Broadcasts in DC Richmond Area

The Richmond Virginia alumni chapter launches Mountaineer Basketball Radio Fund to secure WVU games in the Washington DC region. Alumni must contribute five dollars by December 13 to help cover half the broadcast costs over WRVA with Jack Fleming providing play by play on WAJR Morgantown.

Richmond, Va UPI West Virginia University Alumni Association WVU Washington, D. C Richmond Mountaineer Lowell Schwab WRVA Jack Fleming WAJR Morgantown

Shady Spring Richwood Game Postponed to Later Date

The Shady Spring Richwood basketball game, set for Richwood, has been postponed. School officials announced it will be rescheduled for a later date.

Richwood

Rozelle Rules Out Two Point Conversions in NFL

NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle announced the league will keep one point conversions. He argued two points cheapen scoring and noted ties remain rare despiteMany teams missing placement attempts this season with only Detroit Green Bay San Francisco and Minnesota making all points.

New York UPI National Football League Pete Rozelle American Football League Rozelle Detroit Green Bay San Francisco Minnesota

Rozelle Says Two Point Rule Could Change NFL Scoring

Commissioner Rozelle argues adding a two point conversion could alter late season strategy and ties, noting four ties in 1962 and six one point games last season. He warns the change could inflate ties, raise field goal value, and shift overall scoring priorities while praising current sell out crowd support.

NFL Rozelle

W&M coach Drewer may not be rehired

WILLIAMSBURG Va UPI The William and Mary educational foundation discussed renewing Athletic Director and head football coach Milt Drewer contract due to poor team performance since 1953. The foundation voted to support the college president and board action but will not take a formal position, leaving trustees free to express views.

Williamsburg UPI College of Wiliam and Mary’s Educational Foundation Milt Drewer Drewer William and Mary Indian Gridders Owen L. Bradford Educational Foundation Davis Y. Paschall Paschall Bradford

Beckley Blue Hawks Face Concord After Narrow Losses

Beckley College hosts Concord College in a 7 30 p m men basketball clash aiming for first Mountain Conference win. Beckley, 2-1 in regular season, seeks rebound after losses to Morris Harvey and a prior 85 77 setback to Concord.

Beckley College Blue Hawks Mountain Lions Concord College Recreation Building Morris Harvey W. Va. Tech Concord Ken Stewart Bill Kinser Robbie Rodes Jim Stewart Joe Cook Golden Eagles

Beckley College Basketball Players Part II

This editors note introduces the second of a series detailing Beckley College basketball players. The piece, written by a Boosters Club member for The Register, previews the team’s roster and individual contributions.

Beckley College Boosters Club Register

Civitan Announces Centennial Tournament Pairings in Raleigh County

The Civitan Centennial basketball tournament for January 4-5 at the Raleigh County Field House pairs Bluefield State with Concord and Beckley College with Glenville State on opening night. Chairman Dave Abrams said the event aims to showcase WVIAC teams and may become an annual charity event, with profits aiding local programs.

Civitan Raleigh County Bluefield State Concord Beckley College Glenville State Dave Abrams Civitan Club WVIAC Abrams Morris Harvey West Virginia State Tech

Beckley Junior High Alumni Defeat Beckley Jr in Alumni Game

Beckley Junior High's Alumni defeated the junior high squad 53 to 22 at the Rec Center. Sophomores from Woodrow Wilson limited Beckley to four field goals while the alumni led 13-3 after one quarter and 25-7 at halftime. Steve Brooks and Sammy Pack scored for the juniors, with L A Gates and Bobby Short pacing the alumni in double figures. Coaches viewed the game as prep for next Thursday's season opener against Mullens here at 7 PM.

Beckley Junior High Recreation Building Woodrow Wilson Blue Eaglets Grads Steve Brooks J. W. McNeish Sammy Pack Ross Irle Mullens Beckley Jr Hylton Kyle Treadway Manning Perry Lewis Wood Repood Brooks Jackson Parsons Hutchens MecNeish Lilly Pack Rogers A Ross Gates Short McNeish Ross Alumni Rappold Hutcheng

Regional Mat Tourney Set at Shady Spring High

The regional wrestling tournament will be held February 15 and 16 at Shady Spring High School. Proceeds will be shared equally among participating schools. a team trophy and 12 individual medals will be awarded. Winners advance to the state tournament in Morgantown February 22 and 23. Drawings are November 15 at 1 PM. Quarterfinals at 1:30 PM, semifinals at 7 PM. Victor Peelish named director, Dix Manning host coach. Participating schools: Mullens, Clear Fork, Beckley, Seth, Sophia, Montgomery, Shady Spring.

Shady Spring High School Morgantown Jack Richmond Kenneth Gross Victor Peelish Gordon Eisman West Virginia Secondary Schools Board of Appeals Dix Manning Shady Mullens Clear Fork Beckley Seth Sophia Montgomery Shady Spring

Mat Contests Postponed By Weather At Stratton High

The wrestling matches sponsored by the American Legion Post 70 baseball team at Stratton High School have been postponed due to weather. A new date will be announced later.

American Legion Post 70 Stratton High School

Orangemen favored by five in UCLA clash at Memorial Coliseum

Syracuse Orangemen were rated five point favorites over UCLA for a national televised game at Memorial Coliseum. About 25,000 fans were expected for the season finale for both teams, with each holding a 4-5 record at game time.

LOS Angeles UPI Syracuse University Orangemen UCLA Memorial Coliseum

Hawks Bow To Zephyrs

Knicks edge Royals 99 96 as Tom Gola shines in first Knicks game after trade from Warriors. Gola scored 19 points including late free throws and a key lay up to seal the win for New York with Richie Guerin totaling 29. Zephyrs end skid with 106 93 over Hawks as Pettit and LaRue tie for tops with 23.

United Press International Tom Gola New York Knicks San Francisco Warriors Knicks Gola New Yorkers Cincinnati Royals San Francisco Willie Naulls Kenny Sears Royals Richie Guerin Jack Twyman Chicago Zephyrs St. Louis Hawks Woody Lauldsberry Zephyrs Bob Pettit Hawks

State Eyes 3rd Win as Glenville Meet Looms

West Virginia State, averaging 104 points per game, seeks a third straight win tonight at Glenville in Institute, serving as a tuneup for the big showdown with Morris Harvey Saturday on the Yellowjackets home floor. Other action has Wheeling College visiting Davis & Elkins in Elkins if weather cooperates. Morris Harvey powered to a 94-72 win over Beckley led by Dick O’Neal with 24, Jerry Moore 18, Tom Brown 17. Beckley’s Larry Sumpter had 22. Steubenville College beat West Liberty 65-46 after trailing at halftime. Floyd Shuler led West Liberty with 17. Georgetown, Ky defeated Wesleyan 67-66 for Wesleyan’s first loss.

United Press International West Virginia State Glenville Institute Morris Harvey Yellowjackets Wheeling College Elkins Davis & Elkins Walloping Beckley Charleston Dick O'Neal Jerry Moore Tom Brown Larry Sumpter Steubenville College West Liberty Floyd Shuler Georgetown Wesleyan Bobcats

VMI awards McKenna five year coaching contract

Virginia Military Institute has given John McKenna a new five year contract effective immediately through February 1968. The 45 year old Massachusetts born coach had been named the 1962 Southern Conference Coach of the Year. The renewal also extended the contracts of his entire coaching staff. Salary details were not disclosed.

Lexington UPI Virginia Military Institute John McKenna McKenna George R. E. Shell VMI Shell

Butch Bible joins Beckley College basketball team

Charles Butch Bible, 18, son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Bible of Coshocton Ohio, is a 59 inch 185 pound guard on Beckley College Blue Hawks as a freshman. A Three Rivers High alum he averaged 12 points per game with a high of 25. He is a hustler and strong defender majoring in physical education and minoring in mathematics and aims to coach in the future.

Charles “Butch” Bible Clarence Bible Coshocton Ohio Blue Hawk Three Rivers High School Butch Beckley College

Kelly Leads 150 Pros in Second Round at Coral Gables

In chilly weather at the Biltmore course, Al Kelley the new pro, shot a six under 65 to lead the Coral Gables Open after the first round. Dave Ragan followed at 66 while Rex Baxter and Bill Collins stood two back at 68 along with Ed Furgol and Gay Brewery in the field of about 150 professionals.

Coral Gables Fla UPI al Kelley Air Force Kelley Biltmore Dave Ragan Ragan Rex Baxter Amarillo Tex Bill Collins Meyersdale Ed Furgol Miami Gay Brewery Middletown Ohio

Tapers Up Win Streak To 3

The Philadelphia Tapers won 82-80 over the Oakland Oaks to extend their streak to three games as Roger Kaiser scored 18 points and Oakland struggled with 2 of 23 shooting in the third quarter. Pittsburgh moved to second with a 107-103 win over Chicago, with Charley Tyra leading the Rens and Kelly Coleman pouring in 33 for Chicago.

United Press International Philadelphia Tapers Roger Kaiser Oakland Oaks Kaiser Tapers the Oaks Philadelphia Oakland Pittsburgh Chicago Charley Tyra Rens Kelly Coleman

Fixers Convict Themselves With Own Testimonies

UPI report from Raleigh details the college basketball fix trial ending with five admitted bribers and two payoff men from New York and Florida receiving continuances of judgment after testifying. Judge Heman R. Clark notes further trials elsewhere may create unjust results.

Raleigh, N. C UPI St. Louis Aaron Wagman Joseph Greene North Carolina State College Lester V. Chalmers Clark Wagman Greene New York City Florida

Postponed Sophia Tourney Sets Consolation and Finals

The Sophia Senior Little League basketball tournament final has been canceled and will be rescheduled for Monday. Consolation Game at 6 30 features Slab Fork and Crab Orchard, followed by the Lester boys versus Sophia in the championship nightcap.

Sophia Slab Fork Crab Orchard Lester Boys Sophia Lads

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