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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1948

Page

4

Alumni Battle Looms As Beckley Flying Eagles Face Strong Team

Beckley high school hosts an 8 15 p m battle at WWHS gym pitting coach J F Van Meter s Flying Eagles against the strongest alumni group in history Four All State stars from Beckley s 1946 champion squad and other collegiate stars join Joe Rodriguez Ted Cook Lawrence Hunt Frank Rodriguez Bob Goldsmith Halph Farrar Bill Hope Bill Caldwell and Steve Alaki in a high profile reunion game tonight at the WWHS gym

Beckley Mt. Hope Mullens High School J. Ft. van Meter Beckley Flying Eagles Eagles van Meter WWHS Flying Eagles Park Avenue Joe Rodriguez West Virginia University Pinecrest Sanitarium Ted Cook Tennessee University National Basketball League Lawrence Hunt Army Frank Rodriguez Joe Bob Goldsmith Jin Washington Lee Halph Farrar VPI Bill Hope Alderson-Broaddus Philippi Bill Caldwell Miami Fla.) University Steve Alaki Goldsmith Bill Lilly Don Modset Randy Broyles Bunky Johnson Leonard Sanna Bob Mickis Jack Davis Jeo Conte Bill Lane Lee Estep Joe Kosco Pete Ferguson Washington and Lee Generals WVU Ralph Farrar VFE Prue Freeeny Smith Pat Nickell Fayetteville High School Beckley Junior High Eaglets van Meter Can Ettermen Don Hodson Randall Hroyles Lane Pete’ Ferguson Jack Jack Shock- Davis Boysiey Pirate Old Grads Shockey Bill Iead Taylor Caldwell Bill Don Lowe Charles Caldwell 1Farley Eaglet Aluroni Woodrow Angat Fred Hurt Acme Wilson High Ross isiracHon Jrte's Mabgcott Hschool Sith M Hope Sam Pivenah Rai Mandich Swill Tygrette a/j.S Payne Jones Mandich Ted and- Smith P. Elwell Elwell Jim Stark Beck Fayetteville Pisley Wheeler Wand Lee Floyd Bonifacio Kent Henson Keatley Frank Peno Kane Jey College Pete Carter Duke Eskew Todd Eric Stone D. Hambricks Koontz Vance Lewis D'Antoni Umwraps Haskel Mullens Davis Cecil D’antony Lowe Ihillips Sonny C. Mn C. Clark Shorty Thompson Snead Dea Arizona Jarrett Worrell Ajay Ted Gack Beckett Fiseeesss Edon Estep Wke Penes Usl Notch City Tassitino Beckley Jr Berginnis Cascio Chrittith Oilers Blue Waid OlPame Atizonans Warren Griffith Castaway C.eerss Bi Keaton Cook Shawver Saunders Sanna Saas Og Allens Beee Fisher Beer Hulett Geese Turner Faris Crews F. Meadows Beckley Jr. High Enpperly A Hurst Rcccsrenee O Ves J. Snead Moose Club George Cece Eennes J Mancock Yost White Lambert P. Hancock

Eaglets and Pirates Prep For Alumni Games In Fayetteville

Fayetteville High and Beckley Junior High teams faced alumni squads in a busy night of scholastic hoops. Star players included Jack Shockley and Ted Mandich, with Becken junior high and Mullens Rebels also showing strong showings as the night featured junior varsity action and a scheduled late clash between veteran starters and former greats.

Squads Ready for Blue Gray Battle at Penn State

Report outlines plans for Penn State football banquet with Andy Kerr proposing Lebanon Valley College link. Coach Bob Higgins presides as 27 varsity letters depart. 30 players stay. Kerr asks toastmaster to allow a short talk to recruit leftovers for Lebanon Valley. Other notes mention Branch Rickey and college stars in various sports.

Wanny Angy Penn State Andy Kerr Lebanon Valley College Colgate Nittany Lions Bob Higgins Kerr Huskies Lebanon Valley Pete Philadelphia Branch Rickey Charles Lancaster Missouri Butch Songin Boston College Boston Bruins Northwestern George Smaddock Miscourt Tan

Marshall Loses to Texas Tech Faces Texas State Tonight

The article notes Marshall’s defeat by Texas Tech and upcoming game against Texas State quint. It also covers Connie Mack turning 86 and seeking an outfielder as a birthday gift, plus various boxing and football notes from the Associated Press.

Marshall Texas Tech Texas State Quint Connie Mack Philadelphia Connie

College and high school basketball scores collection

A compact roundup of recent basketball results shows Huntington Central 52 Ironton 45, Charleston Catholic 68 5 Holy Family 45, West Fairmont 60, Lasalle 67 Georgia Tech 59, Dayton 78 Morris Harvey 71, Ohio State 68 California 64, plus numerous other college and high school scores across multiple matchups and locations.

Associated Press Scholastic Huntington Central Ironton Charleston Catholic Ash I ‘Land Holy Family Alumni Wheeling West Fairmont Fairview George Township Morgantown St. Francis East William & Mary Albright Lasalle Georgia Tech Dayton Morris-Harvey Bouth Kentucky Tulane Baltimore Loyola Detroit Pitt Miami Hidwest Notre Dame Navy Ian Keane St. Marys Calif

Stan Huffman Receives Grand Christmas Honor

Stan Huffman, former Hin ton High School coach now at Burlington High School North Carolina, led his team to the western division title and a 14 13 playoff loss for the water championship. Burlington fans awarded Huffman a $3 000 billfold at a banquet. He is a Woodrow Wilson High School and Marshall College product who previously assisted Coach J R Van Meter at Beckley.

Stan Huffman Hintent Huffman Bur Ington N. C North Carolina Wate Burlington Stan Woodrow Wilson High School Marshall College J. R. van Meter Beckley Hinton

Marshall College Faces West Texas State in Touring Clash

Marshall College Big Green cap a three game in three days stretch with a Thursday road clash against West Texas State. Marshall’s Gene James scored 19 points but the team trailed Texas Tech 65-54 after a midweek setback. Morris Harvey lost to Dayton in overtime while Alderson-Broaddus defeated Clark Twins.

Associated Press West Texas State Dorothy Shamrocks Morris ‘Harvey Dayton Armco Monteval Flyers Brian McCall Walker Esso Mullens Gene Wolker Dick Camp Sophia Independents Coal City Dave Beverly Morris Dias Harvey Surveyor George King Beevees Velesenge A ' En Eagles Ic Dominion Huntington Ridley West Foster Pearshant Fe VPI Koontz Frewhile Associated Pres Toothmant Feamoree Ed Shockey James Tobie Syzo Geeeshman Virwits Ginia Reel Bob Wiley Bill’ Repass Jarrell Stark Tburg Huntington High School Shockey Acoma Ceseeeseey Texas Tech Rutledge Banks Hug Jack Dick Huntington East Barton Romine Pinnell Warden L. Renzonico Finney Buquesne Post G. Warden Pittsburgh Jim _Leonard C. Yerky & Sons Frank FC Steelers Calle R. York Phillips Grimm T-L Duquesne University Farmer Duquesne Kass Kovalcheck Cher Lopen Mr. Rusher Maine Chance Martin Campbell Flamingo al Hialeah Akers Jimmy Smith Lusk Sizemore Busher

WVU Grid Team Reaches El Paso

WVU football arrived in El Paso after a long train delay caused by a hot box on a pullman car. The Mountaineers missed connections in Fort Worth and will begin preparations for their New Year’s Day game against Texas Mines with a drill this afternoon.

Associated Press EL Paso Tex West Virginia University Mountaineers Oklahoma Fort Worth Dud DeGroot Texas Mines West Virginia

Ex Marshall Star Signed by Stags in NBA Armament

Andy Tonkovich former Marshall College basketball standout has been signed by the Chicago Stags of the Basketball Association of America. He is in Huntington for Christmas and will report to the Stags January 1. Tonkovich joined the pros at Providence earlier this season and was released then signed as a free agent by Chicago.

Huntington Andy Tonkovich Marshall College Chicago Stags Basketball Association of America Stags Providence

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