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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1961

Page

11

Salem and Wesleyan Dominate All-WVIAC Football Team

The report highlights Salem and Wesleyan leading the All-WVIAC selections. Separate notes show the Lakers defeating the Hawks 132-119 and the Royals beating the Packers 133-117 as top NBA results from Monday night.

Salem, Wesleyan United Press International Los Angeles Lakers Cincinnati Royals Lakers St. Louis Hawks Royals Chicago Packers

Coach McPeak Admits He Made Some Mistakes

Washington Redskins coach Bill McPeak candidly acknowledged errors that helped drive the winless team's season, citing misjudged players and overreliance on a non existent running game. He defended long term personnel strategy as necessary for a solid foundation.

Washington UPI Bill McPeak Washington Redskins McPeak Redskins

Boxing Results and West Virginia Conference Honors

Fight results from New York Philadelphia Providence and San Francisco list multiple KO and decision outcomes for fighters Billy Daniels Don Warner Carlos Hernandez Alfredo Urbina Don Prout Ray Batey Charley Smith Hilario Morales with regional venues and ages. West Virginia Conference announces all star offensive and defensive teams with Salem Wesleyan players Hartman Hicks Connors McCart Hawkins Wood and others plus captains and season leaders in offense and defense.

Philadelphia Carlos Hernandez Caracas Venezuela Alfredo Urbina Mexico City Providence R.I Don Prout R.1 Ray Batey New York San Francisco Charley Tiger) Smith Hilario Morales Mexico Salem Wesleyan WVC Hartman Wayne Hicks Concord Hicks Fack Billy Connors Jim Hawkins Billy Wood Bob Schentz West Liberty Maurice Kalin Fairmont Tom Munsey Paul Billiard Boyd Dotson Tom McCort Ken Carpenter Connors Hawkins Wood Phil Clarke Glenville Pete Smeltzer Tom Cuppett Tom Lewis Vinson Post Wesley Shinn Tony DeMatteo Davis & Elkins Bill Parry Elsworth Buck Harry Vanney McCart Buck Ense Pos Maurice Kalinveimat Kent Carpenter Harry Hartman Bob Scheutz Davis-Elkins

Mooseheart Still Leading In The Women's Majors

Mooseheart keglers in the Women s League at Bowl Wick cling to first place after a two loss week to Greenbrier Dairy. Duncan Catron moved to second as King Tut s dropped three to Dun can Catron. Mary Cork and Mary Ann Callihan topped 500 for Duncan, while Mary Hall led losers with 498. Jerry Lilly's 199 single and 550 series carried Lewis Chevrolet past Beauty Bar. Ruby Jo Gordon produced a 506 series for the winners. Jo Biggs paced King Photo to a skunk over Quality Pastry led by Jo Ann Tryce s 502. Duncan Catron posted the high team series of 2495 and the high team game of 901. Several players converted key splits throughout the night.

Mooseheart Keglers Bowl Wick Greenbrier Dairy King Tut's Duncan Catron Seco Mary Cork Mary Ann Callihan Duncan Jo Ann Tryce Mary Lou McCallister Frances Torrico Boots Wyant Mary Cook

Unbeaten Three Lead City Church Basketball Scene

After two weeks of play Johnstown Baptist Crab Orchard and Catholic stay undefeated in the City Church Basketball League as they won Monday at Beckley Recreation Building. Presbyterian and Methodist Temple also notching 1-1 records with wins.

Johnstown Baptist Crab Orchard Catholic Beckley Presbyterian Methodist Temple Johnstown Crouch Allen Hedrick Calvary Memorial Baptist Memorial Whitt Ellison

Brock Signs with Chicago Bears Over Oilers

Clyde Brock a 280 pound tackle from Utah State announced he signed with the Chicago Bears rather than the Houston Oilers. Bears owner George Halas hosted a small party to mark the signing after Brock, 6-6, was Los on the sidelines in Gotham Bowl despite reports he had already inked with Chicago. Brock said he did not sign until Monday night, choosing the NFL club he wanted to play for.

Chicago Clyde Brock Utah State Chicago Bears Houston Oilers Bears George Halas Brock Baylor Houston

Ron Miller Signs With Los Angeles

Los Angeles Rams sign Wisconsin quarterback Ron Miller as a future pick after he was drafted by Houston. Rams GM Elroy Hirsch expresses confidence in Miller, while the battle focuses on NC State's Roman Gabriel as the Rams’ top choice. Financial terms未 disclosed, but expected to be substantial.

LOS Angeles UPI Los Angeles Rams Wisconsin Ron Miller Houston Miller Rams Elroy Hirsch National Football League Roman Gabriel North Carolina State Oakland Raiders Hirsch Billy Cannon

Gaymedes and Big Macs win league meet in J C Penney League

Claud Mays steered the Gaymedes to a three game win over the Five Pennies while Sadie Fitzpatrick led Big Mac's to two wins in a three game set against the Charge IIs by scoring 395 points.

Gaymedes Big Mac’s Claud Mays Pennies Charge Iis Sadie Fitzpatrick

Duncan-Catron Girls Triumph In Oak Hill League Match

The Duncan-Catron entry in the Women's Major League at Bowl Wick defeated Modern Clothing of Oak Hill in straight games. Mary Callihan led with 546, Kathy Kambouris 513, Ann Karbonit 499, Boots Wyant 484, and Mary Cook 495 for the winners while Nina Kirk top-scored for the losers with 456.

Duncan - Catron Bowl Wick Oak Hill Mary Callihan Kathy Kambouris Ann Karbonit Boots Wyant Mary Cook Nina Kirk

Thomas Ready For Indoor Track Season After Injury

Boston UPI reports high jumper John Thomas will heal from a mild lateral ankle sprain in time for the indoor season. He won the 40 yard high hurdles and placed third in the 50 yard dash against Harvard before withdrawing from the broad jump after a fall at the board track. The Knights of Columbus meet at Boston Garden on January 13 is his first major event.

Boston UPI John Thomas Harvard Thomas Knights of Columbus Boston Garden

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Hawks By Bob Sealing Elgin Baylor Jerry West Bob Pettit Clyde Lovellette Cliff Hagan West Rudy Larusso Frank Selvy Oscar Robertson Packers Wayne Embry Walt Bellamy Jack Twyman Nets Bob Leonard Sihugo Green Billy Daniels Brooklyn N.Y Don Warner Garnet Smith Peachie Stover Stela Swaggerty Ida Swain Ben William Tate Grace Thompson Rosie Treadnn French Erlett Nellie van Hook Orpha Vaughn Harry Watts Clayton Webb Elsie M. Webb Louis White Mary E. Willis Annie Wilson Betty Wilson Cora Witherspoon Attie Wood Charles Workman Denzil Worley Basile N. Meadows Frank Lewis Wright Thelma Brooks Donald Stark Clergy Brown Lawson Kelly Brown Macie Brown Lala Wheeler Willis D. Burton Sara Dickens Ida J. Jackson Fred Lawson Winnie Phillips Mary A. Snow Clark Bennett Margie Bragg James C. Vance Delia Bateman Louella Cheatwood William Crowder Virgie Ellison Ing Hester Osborne Harold Bonds Fred Bolton Catherine Cheek Edna Greer Mae Johnson Justices of Peace Willie Meadows T. H. Wills Myrtle Redden Omer Acord Blondine Rhinehart L. G. Daniel Clara Underwood Cotton White Warner Acord J. K Cole Joe Beasley Louis A. Gall, Jr Emmett Bragg W. A. Burke Obie Jones Joseph Guovai James Cantley J. E. Mays Ozola Crease M. P. Morris Franklin Cunningham Charles T. Burdiss Ruth Hairston Madison Lowry Anne Larkin Joe Rodriguez Ray Moore C. E. White Ann Morgan Hugh Brooks Robert Guy Phillips Sonia Dallas Plumley Adeline Bragg Constable Betty Jo Fox Harold Harris David J. Hackett Don Jarrell Ballard Hilton Charles Howell Henry Clyde Lilly W. A. Stump Lewis Matheney Perry Haga Edna Meador Roscoe Allen Ermma Lee McKinney General County Fund Violet Arthur Carrie Berry Town of Whitesville Lindy Burton Armour & Co Willie J. Eldrith Purity Baking Co Effie Graham Raleigh Grocery Co Alonzo Hanter Mike Johnson Cook Della Wolf Goldie Willis Ass't John Weddie Degencena George Phillip Anglin Viola Armstrong Sewer Amere Gas Utilities V . Y One Co Priece Graham Sart Penicomae Lemon U. S. Treasury Dept W. Va Comer’s Electric Service G. C. Murphy Co Nash Campbell Floors Beckley Paint Co Day & Nite Garage Beckley Glass Co Hornor Woolen Mills Point Express Maxwell & Keyser, Inc Beckley Hospital Miscenne Salem Foundry & Machine Company People Shoe Shop Love Bros. Electric Co A. D. Belton Foster Hardware, Inc Klaus Office Equipment Co Thompson Drug Co D. H. Warren J. H. Brown State Industries Ben Lewis Army Store Southern Chemical Co Medical Equipment Co Duncan Catton Motor Co Beckley Howe. & Supply Co Parke, Davis & Co Doff D. Daniel J. .C. Penney Co May Office Service Crown Supply Co Wimeo Beck Conservators of the Peace James A. Farley J. W. Foster Lacy Earl Lilly James W. Elam Fred Vines General County S. A. Ford W. B. Hume Phyllis Hereford Minna Belle Kellman Mary Lou Reitz Naomi Cole Mildred I. Miller Lillian Melton Linda Frances Harris Tom Lewis Vinson Post Wes Shinn Elsworth Buck Wayne Hicks Mooseheart Phipps Insurance P. T. Barker Carl Perry Ross Phipps Don Darlington Steve Bibb Beckley Hardware David Hicks Houchins Don Houchins Shoeboys Scotty Meadows Gunter Electric E. M. Payne Appalachian League Bob Thomas Eugene O'Neal Ed Berginnis Untouchables Cecil Buckland Sandbaggers Keith Evans Pinguins Fred Helm Electric Rhodes American Charles Flint Whitey Ford New York Yankees Bob Turley City Church Charlotte Rucker Telephone C.&p. Selephons Company Thompson Drug Store May Colony Drug Store Hospitals & Physicians Supply Co Biggs - Johnston - Withrowe Parke-Davis Company Beckley Drug Company Py McKesson & Robbins Industrial Safety Supply Company Beckley Lumber & Supply Company Zep Mfg. Company Lenn Mastercraft American Hospital Supply Corp Hospital & Physician's Supply Taylor Instrument Company Ashworth Nursing Outlook D. E. Wright Snow Thornton John Lambert Clara Muller Fisher Flowers Linda Harris State of State of W. Va Memorial Airport Herbert Alley Herman Bostic Appalachian Power Co C. & P. Telephone Co Biggs-Johnston-Withrow Tower Construction Co Lily Hardware V. W. Brammer Dearing Bros Forrest Ayers M. C. Walker Harry Smith Roy McCoy James Jones H. C. Harmon James Kincaid Robert McCoy C & P. Telephone Co Beckley Ice & Feed Co Gray Lumber Co Comer's Electric Co Biggs-Johnston- Withrow Casto & Harris, Inc Reece Mitcham U.S. Treasury Dept Beckley Insurance Co Mountaineer Insurance Ag Sigmund-McLean Insurance W. O. Dunbar Lacy Cole Frank Watkins Basil Stover Domenick Giampalo Fitzpatrick Park Gerta Mae Lewis Nathaniel Clay Jr Robin Hairston Garnet Eanes William Wright Claude Dalton Robert Worsham General Hannah John Jones Gloria Deberry Clifford McDaniel Chris Hall Craver Sign Co W. L. Cole B. Presser Co Foster Hardware Co Beckley Holwe. & Supply Co Lilly Holwe W. Va. State Industries J. H. Holt Plumbing Co Pure Oil Co Maxwell Soldier’s & Sailors Memorial Albert Hazelwood Herbert F. Brown Blanch Brown Jerry L. Rose Wilbert Monroe Kelly Pannell Beckley Water Co Saeeragens Power Co Co. & P. Telephone Co Beckley Insurance Agency P. R. Walker Co Quality Lbr. Co Epperly Motors Beckley Home. & Supply Co Walter Hopkins National Paint & Oil Co Conner’s Electric Co Paper Supply Co Duro Test Corp Triangle Roofing Co Bell Lines Tas Cecil P. Connor J. HH. Holt Plumbing Co Felton Farley Acme Construction Co Charles Crawford Beckley Insurance Ag Little Beaver Park Lewes Jack Hill G. Feazell Crab Robin Orchard J Jersinger Christian Horton Jim Rubin Sev Styves Kodansas McClune Baanson Carper Huffman Hylton A Hanson S Shumate Roebuck Presbyterian Reed Avis Walker Whitt Davis Mays Lytton Stewart McClune McClune Murdock Shimate Shrewsbury Davis Moye Horton A James K. Lowry Buford Hartsog Robert T. Tolliver Giles H. O'Neal Lenore McPherson Mable Clair Meadows Josie Arthur G. G. Feazell Ray Redden Virginia Meadows Ralph Staton Willie Jo Chandler Howard D. Reitz Colin Kelly Lyons Helen Lilly Mary K. Walker Helen Va. Horton Dreama McVey Howard Grant Slack Richard Arlan Mann Carl Anderson Betty Ann Walker James Tom Bowman Janet Zane Meadows Ester Pate Mark Slack Elinor Hurt Auditor State of West Virginia Alfred Dweese Roy Richmond Calvin Grimmett Clarence Nugent Chick Farley Ed Pierce Dale Cam Neely Beckley Lbr. & Supply Company Comer’s Electric Co Beaver Block Company Peerless Packing Co James Lowry Fairmont Foods Pepsi Cola Bottling Co Raleigh Coca Cola Bottling Company Seven Up Bottling Company Imperial Ice Cream Co Dr. Pepper Bottling Co the Camera Shop Debra Park Supplies Lilly Hardware, Inc Atkinson Distributors Beckley Paint Company Foster Hardware Company J. E. Dillon Cohen's Drug Company Keatley’s, Inc Craver Sign Company G. C. Murphy Company A. L. Huffman Boggs Tackle Shop Beaver Southern | Chemical Company Raleigh Coal Co Paul Smith C.& P. Telephone Co Stephen's Branch Lake Ceed Edmond E. Hartsog Scottie E. Hartsog Billy R. Tolly Charles Rawson Garner Holdway Gale Bowling Victor Giammerino Robert L. Davis & Co Froehling & Robertson Mountaineer Insurance Anny J. E. Shrewsbury McGraw Bros. & West Robert C. Hale Ralph West Rural Equipment Co Lbr. & Supply Co Beckley Newspaper Corp Gates Supply Co Beckley Home & Supply Co John C. Ward Tom Canterbury Mary Constance Fama Cra Orchard Coal and Land Co Arnett Lee Margaret One Lilly George A Juanita June Lilly Ray Virgie S. Lilly Malinda Suttle Frank H Dymple Halsteid Lanie W. H. Sellers Milton Snuffer Paul and Maxine Halstead John Howard Carolyn McCulloch Ross P. Daniels, Jr Ruth R. Daniel Ral County de Ify H. G. Farmer A. J. Lilly C. O. Smith, Jr Penney’s League Beckley Girls
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