Ritchie Thompson Wins High School Bowling Meet
Ritchie Thompson overcame a first two frames deficit to win the Cola Cola high school handicap bowling tournament final over Bill Carter. Thompson rolled a 179 with a 40 handicap as Carter posted 169 and 162. Carter won the Elite Bowling alleys pin boy title. Jack Klaus beat Bob Chambers for third in the consolation. The event closed the first part of the 1943 44 season with a post holiday return planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritchie Thompson
Bill Carter
Cola Cola
Thompson
Carter
Jack Klaus
Bobby Chambers
Pro Grids Top Attraction Today
Washington Redskins face New York Giants in a pivotal East showdown with the Bears looming for the NL title. A Giants win could force an Eastern division playoff while Washington relies on Sammy Baugh’s passing attack under Dutch Bergman’s warning of injuries and illness amid gambling accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat O'Brien
Associated Press
Washington
Washington Redskins
New York Giants
Chicago Bears
Giants
New York
Redskins
Sammy Baugh
Steve Owen
Emory Nix
Owen
Arthur J
Dutch) Bergman
Bergman
Conference Will Convene Today in Bluefield
The Southern West Virginia Conference gathers in Bluefield with 13 members to award Princeton high school Tigers 3943 football crown and arrange basketball schedules. Four schools will draw for a four team tournament for Mount Hope and Beckley in January. Attending are principals Peregoy and Dunkley and coaches Hunt Fulks Jennings and Hunt, with Mullens and Hinton also represented.
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Southern West Virginia
Bluefield
Princeton High School
Tigers
Mount Hope
Beckley
C. G. Peregoy
Ken Hunt
FE. W. Dunkley
Bud Jennings
Ralph Hunt
Paul Fulks
Oak Hill
Mullens
Hinton
Areo
Stagg Named Coach of Year by Associated Press
New York Amos Alonzo Stagg, 88, coach of the College of the Pacific football team, won the AP coach of the year poll with 55 votes. Frank Leahy of Notre Dame finished second with 20 votes, followed by Bo McMillan Indiana and Homer Norton Texas A M. Other votes went to Lt Don Faure t Iowa Seahawks Capt John Whelcher Navy Eddie Cameron Duke Lou Little Columbia Slip Madigan Iowa John Tomlin Arkansas.
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New York
Amos Alonzo Etaeg
Rae
New York World
Elegram
Frank Leahy
Notre Dame
Runnner
Church League Teams In 2nd Round Monday Nite
The article previews Monday night second round games in the City Church League. It notes standout players like Walthall and Mullins and lists top teams and matchups including Methodist Temple, Catholic, First Baptist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Temple, Mabscott, and Christian. Ticket sales continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Temple
Howard Fillmer
Sea
Catholic
J Mabscott Baptist
First Baptist
Presbyterians
First Methodist
Episcopal
Temple
Christian
West Virginia Taps 1943 Top Amateur Athlete Pick
West Virginia Sports Writers Association will mail ballots to select the 1943 outstanding amateur athlete. Secretary Bill Barrett said the Kump trophy donated by Merman J. Kump of Elkins will go to the winner after votes are counted. The 1942 holder was Ilohn Abramovic, a former Salon College star now deputy sheriff in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Beckley
West Virginia
Bill Barrett
Barrett
West Virginia Sports Writers Association
Kump
Nile
Whinney
Merman
Elk
Philadelphia pitcher Rowe awaits Army induction
Detroit report states 3 year old right handed pitcher Lynsvand Rowe of the Philadelphia Nationals says his draft board reclassified him to King 1-A and he is awaiting Army induction. Rowe resides in Fluvioady Arkansas in the off season.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Lynsvand
Honorable (Continued from Page 7) Names and places list wide area
A dense, fragmentary roster of names and towns across multiple counties appears. The list includes Manley Bridgeport Logan Parkersburg Charleston Princeton Clarksburg Bluefield South Charleston Huntington and many more, with numerous spelling idiosyncrasies and unclear groupings.
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Monongahy
Manley
Bridgeport
Logan
Manan
Parkerspuig
Pris
Wenton
McQuay
Whee
Magnone
Kotchka
Triadelpata
Pusye
Crowe
Martinbuy
Reevii
ERS
Ris
Hinton
Werner Ing
Raulitt
Princeton
Pree
Charleston
Stonewalh Oaubon
Clarkss
Mie OH
Wis Keener
Charles Spyder
Martinsburg
Holmesville
Wotring
Charles
Hose King
New Martineviles
Martin
Ware Wood
Bannister
Mt. Hope
Harper
St Marve
Mianich
Stonewall
Rowiesy
Powell
Martinsture
Hunt Clay
Annmar
Logant Clarkean
Bluefield
Polaor
Monnideville
Hawelat
Cameton
Sehrader
South Charleston
Welch
Clakshurs Row
McGrew
Rapley
Awards for East Bank and Bluefield players named by Board
East Bank player, Coppinger of Bluefield and Shepherd of West ton will receive team honors. The Board will award individual scrolls and gold footballs to the first team. Awards also go to Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Field son of Billy Fieldson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Bank
Coppinger
Bluefield
Shepherd
Westton
C. H. Fieldson
Mr. Hope
Billy Fieldson
Faithful Church Directory for McAlpin and Nearby
A dense church guide lists services for McAlpin and surrounding towns. Includes McAlpin Community Church led by L P Wallace, First Church of God with Rev Wingham, and many congregations such as Salvation Army, Memorial Baptist, Bluestone Baptist, Jolly Wood Baptist, Prosperity Baptist, Pluto Baptist, First, Spruce Valley, and Stanaford Baptist churches with service times, pastors, and Sunday school details.
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Bluestone Baptist Church
Jumping
Charles Emerson Walker
Ios Alm
A. Walker
R. Lilly
Jolly Wood Baptist Church
MacAruar
Harry J, Stevens
O R. Cawley
B. Y. PL OU
Farnest Crawford
Prosperity
Baptist Church
Kev
James HW
Neal
Noel Thinmend
Pluto Log “Baptist Church
Ryute
T. T. Cochran
Edward Kinessey
Warship
First Baptist Church
Sevan
Gilbert Hufman
Spruce Valley Baptist Churn
Toney Garges
Ton
Charles Welch
Church OF God OF
Faiths Meet in Beckley Area Churches Schedule
Local churches in Beckley and surrounding areas publish morning and evening services. First Christian Church Fayette and Prince hosts sermons The Reality of Jesus and Trying to Escape God. Beckley Presbyterian lists Christ sermon Good Invades Human Life and union youth activities. Independent notices include Methodist Temple and Church of Christ services and Universal Bible Sunday plans.
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First Christian Church Cor
Beckley Presbyterian
Kanawha
David L Rees
Berman
H. B. Fillmer
Bron
Clay Crouse
Richard Morgan
First Methodist Church
South Feeher St. Ople C
Clarke
Marianna Glover
Maianna Tu
Glover
First Baptist Church
Alvin J. Cook
Clarence Meadows
Coc. Farmer
Raphel
Uh Methodist Temple
South Kanawha Street
Glenny W. Stewart
Minister Church School
Christianip
Henry + Fortune, jr
Bluefield
W. Va
Church OF Christ
T. Mary's Methodist Church
East
Beckley
Albert F. Regreston
Denzel Palmer
Shareh Schoal
Bilne
ST. Luke Church OF God
Atostolac Beckley
Vw.graveley
Hey. DE Smith
New Era Baptist and Nearby Churches Schedule
Community church notices list service times and pastors for New Era Baptist Church Anaford New Canaan Baptist Church Pleasant Valley Baptist Church and other area congregations. Includes Sunday School times morning and evening worship sermons and choir listings with pastors Rev E M Hannah Rev W Kelly Rev S A Abran Rev G Yoler Rev M M Mitchell and others.
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T. Matthews A
J.G Harris
Anne Armstead
NEW Era Baptist
ST. Anaford
E. M. Hannah
W. Kelly
New River Choru
S. A. Abran
Minder
Mt. Vernon
East Rockley
Whipple Choirs
New Canaan Baptist Church
Pickslin Rev. G
Yoler
John Allen
Bethel A. M
Emanuel
Baptist
Crurcil Apostolic
Beckley
Aaron Cabell
Cora
Goodman
Boykoff Hits 23 As West Point Falls To St John’s 69–47
Harry Boykoff scored 23 points to lead both teams, but his West Point Field Artillery baseball squad lost 69 to 47 at St John’s in a lopsided game.
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Associated Press
New York
Big Harry Boykoff
St John's
West Point Field Artillery
Boykoff
West Point Army
Billy Meyer to Direct Newark Bears in 1944
Billy Meyer will direct the Newark Bears for a third season in 1944 the Newark club announced. Meyer who piloted the Bears to second place in the International league last season begins his 12th year with the New York Yankee chain, parent organization of the Newark club. Lieut Luis F Candelaria of the Argentine naval air service made the first airplane crossing of the Andes in 1918.
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Associated Press
Newark
Billy Meyer
Newark Bears
Neyer
Bears
New York Yankee
Newark Club
Luis F. Candelaria
Naval Air Service
Andes
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Pro Grid
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Coach
Sofia
Bulzaria
Constantine
Byzantium
Constantinople
Phillips II
Mholstein
Stonewall Jackson
Molenick
Shinnston
Repass
Richard Mullins
Qak Hill
Defael Mullins
Remenar
Weirton
Red Raider
Carl Hamill
Tam
Ciming
Bergar
Shields
Williamson
Pritt
Dun- Par
Grasso
Salamian
Borger
Dirk Grover
Red Raiders
Howard Hughes
St. Albany
Eddie Bartrug
Frank Fedak
Wellsburg
Johnny Morris
Parkersburg
Big Reds
Marshall
Durtant
Belle
Kesling
Elkins
Phillips
Winton
Wetzel
Mannington
Rader
Policano
Clarksburg
Zantar
Beckley's Finest
Kanawha ST
Roniato
Lawton Jasper Motors
Ina &Carbro
Gak
Beckley Ice and Seed Co
Prince
Platnick Brothers Operating
NAT Berman CO
Wabscott
Kester Cleaners
E. Main
Church Guide
Mcalpin Community
McAlpin
Wallace
First Church OF God
Oakwood Streets
Wingham
St. Christian Crusade
V. the Brethren Ordars
John Eller
Russell O'Ne Supt
Salvation Army
Fayettest
George W. Whitaker
Holiness
Young People’s Legion
Women's Clume League
Christian Fellowship
T. Stephen's Church
Ceetacupal
Julio
Khirtey
Sehior
Com
Harry L. Stevens
Passor
Maude Cozart
RY. PB. UW
Asa
Sreckenridge
Bob
Trey
James H. Neal
My Claypool
Secret Ny
Sanhia
Newle Wilean
Fie Paste
Stanaford Baptist Chilliech
Boc
Jennies
Ino A Om Alea
Lome
Duneein
Serman Py
A. Pom
Tap. In
Harper Heights Mission
Amer Boon
Senaat
Lane A. m
Seremien Hn
Psatar
Tad. Iy
Bereos Grant
Alin
Seren
Ib Baptist Temple
Clarence Flecatt
TM Alen
Oak Hilde Church
Gilmer Cross
Alent
Prus
Tepom
Favecueville Baptist Church
James F. Frame
Iana. In
Leo
Ven Alea
Taipan
Kaymore
Scarbro Baptist Church
Genny
Cirde
West
MIT
Orchard
Smith
Wow
Kenna Martin
Munster
U.S
Eighth Air Force
Germany
Army Air Forces
International Soundphoto
Nehi Bottling Co
Beckley W. Va
Calvary Baptist Church
SH. B. Fisher
Hepart
Wedd Aon
Larkin
Gunter
Rew Ou
Camnan
Te] Powell
Batiby
Cranberry
W. P. Stricklind
Les
Ne Casal
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Beckie
Ha. Nabrit
Sint
Atte
Tepacior
ST. John's New Cavenant
cHeeen Beckley
W. M. Neal
Vanal Om
Serman
Rapist
Rateleh
Hoof
Davis
Arthur Turner
Serayen
Satter
R. D. Watts Insurance
Raleigh Coga-Cola Bot CO
State Adjustment Service
Raleigh County Bank
Merchants Ajusement Service
Main
Main St. Beckley
Welding School
Practical Welding School
Kanawha Tei
General Stores, Inc
Oakwood Avenue
Kanawha Street
We Va
Keller
Appalachian Electric
Beckley Machine & Electric Co
Goodman Joffray
General Electric
S. K. F. Beating& Roebling & General Cable Locomotive & Machine
Backley
W. Ve
Enna
America
Raleigh Steam Laundry
Home Office Supply CO
Heber Street
Beckies
K. M. Payne CO
Main ST
Neville St
Central Cafe
H. T. Caffee & Sons Funeral Directors
Cadillac Equipment
Franklin Dairy
Ffurnas
Neville
Hill-Rohrer Lumber Company
Central Ave
Dial
OASIS
Kay
Rose Funeral Home Row
Mer
Ambulance Service
The
Black Diamond Collecting Company
Ealvigh County Bank
Beckley Water Company
Keyser Funeral Home
Distinctive Funeral Services
South
Oakwood Ave
Black Knight Industries’ Inc
Raleigh, W. Va
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