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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1953

Page

6

Schoolboy Skirmishes Eaglets and Bulldogs Triumph in 12-Game Card

Beckley junior high highlights feature Coach Ross Irle's Eaglets 46-30 win over Pineville with Rappold Williams and Gilbert in doubles, Stratton 65-27 over Gary, and Clear Fork 74-64 past Sherman. Bai Leysville added a 54-44 win over Pax, while Lookout's and Mt. Hope entries posted wins as 1953 closed.

Beckley Junior High Eaglets Stratton Bulldogs Clear Fork Panthers Bailleysville Rough Riders Gary Clear Fork High Sherman High Seth Earl Short Green Pax High Wildcats Don Stover Baileysville Paul Mitchell Rough Riders Larry Tyree Pax Lookout Generals Charleston Reds Reds Holstein Crotty Henry Hinte Tom Dixon Mt. Hope Mustangs Hinte Dixon Norton Canterbury Jim Morgan Whit Sulphur Union Frank Huston Huston Bill Craft White Sulphur Greenville Gap Mills Peterstown Pineville I Dixon c Bull Potter Hurt Scott Billy DeBerry James Spadargo Garrett Oc Clare Spade & U Co Browning & A Larry Ceres Palmer Frank Light Villamnn Beckley Mt Aull Ms F Hope Rarspoid CHAS Keds Pedre Gilbert E Leftwich F PF & i James S T Waoalte c Russell T Pineville T Wolfe Beckley Z Erence Gary i Lookout William Harry Crawford Pisey Ric Rd Porter I Crotty James Walters King C Wm Caldwell McCutcheon James Hairstong Smith G Kenneth Walkers Shears Robert Hanleys Mills S Edgar Qg Charleston Roscoe Mathews Lookout M4 King Harvey Eerie Alumni Stratton Warren Deans Fred Holt Ll Howard Barrett Don Hurarte Ernest Hull Mike Deang James Rowland Gene White Ray Crisp Zg Tom Hill Roy Smith Bill Husk Leotis Nation Cornelius Clark Jack Mearns Bill Beal Henry Hyltons Dave Naven Samuel English Ronny Williamson Lord Hembries Julian Ganzs Cerala Hamilton G Stewart Dean G Jarret Bernard Deang Washburns Pat Lawson Arvon Bill Young Stover Fi Bill Chambers Stephens Jerry Blankenship iMotals Jay McKinsey Clear Forke Short Alumni Tae Cook Richwood Bryant Snuffer Treadways Carter Gordon McCune James Hamrick Burgess James Vandall Dillon Ss Bobby Gwinn Thompson Jim Gaddy Sam Gwinn Se Oo Ed Thomas Atenas Ralph Judy Lawrence Judys Clinton Stover Meadow Bridge Paul Harmaphrey George Don Stover c Parker F Jenings Thomas Bill Tyree Dalla Sanford Ec Bil Henson G Ronald Thompson Sg Jin Green William F Gracee Greet Aeseeneneneten Whittington McLaughlin Norton Cantert Morgan Earl Nevel White Freddy Huffman Pill Cruft Julian Wing Darrell Echols Richa Jenkins Charles Roger Disil Fisher G Eddie Jmer G France Kent Billy Booth Gene Baker Ss AN Tommy Athins Nels T Ward Will Ing Everette Cyrus Albe T McMillions Carth Bunters Weld Riley Phillips Alfred Wickline G Arthur Canterb Yuury Vorval Nn Bbby Whets Ler Layon Thomas S Hart ‘ S Carl Sh Mann Maril! Thomas Sandstone

Tums Quick Relief Ad Warns After-Meal Distress

An ad promotes fast relief from gassy fullness and acid indigestion after meals using Tums. It urges taking two Tums after eating or during overindulgence and advises carrying a roll for quick stomach relief with a claim of no soda content.

BYU Coach Explains Thanksgiving Day TV Infraction

A letter from BYU coach Chick Atkinson explains a third quarter kickoff foul call against the receiving BYU team. The official ruled a personal foul piling on and awarded offended team ball at the spot, a legal but costly decision during the nationally televised Utah 33 BYU 32 game.

University of Utah Brigham Young Utah Utes Henry Bennett Henry Chick Atkinson Mr. Bennett Brigham Young University Kellogg BYU

Lincoln Stratton Alumni Clash Cancelled Locally

Lincoln and Bolling High Schools planned game is cancelled and replaced by an alumni clash in Hinton tonight. A second alumni game will be held at Beckley on December 29 if Bolling cannot attend. Notable former Hinton stars include James Rogers, the Crawford trio, and Lester from Virginia Union.

Hinton Lincoln Bolling Stratton Beckley James Rogers W. Va. State Crawford Lester Virginia Union

Hart Chief Speaker At Victory Awards Dinner

Parkersburg announces Leon Hart, former Notre Dame All America end and Detroit Lions star, will be principal speaker at the ninth annual Victory Awards Dinner on January 21. The dinner honors outstanding amateur athletes coaches and teams of the past year, sponsored by the State Sports Writers and State Sportscasters associations.

Hart Victory Parkersburg Leon Hart Notre Dame Detroit Lions Joe Handlan Cochairman State Sports Writers Assn

Mountaineers Stumble to 3-3 After Richmond Loss

West Virginia University falls 74 to 67 to the University of Richmond, dropping to 3-3 on the season. Eddie Becker caps a 23-point night as WVU battles back late before Richmond seals the win.

Associated Press West Virginia University Mountaineers University of Richmond Richmond Spiders WVU Wall Kysight West Virginia Mack Isner Eddie Becker Harrison M. Holt Richmond- Witt Mills Daniels Wvu-Morris White

WVU Bowl Team Holds Open House in Biloxi

West Virginia University's football team, gearing for the Sugar Bowl against Georgia Tech, is holding an open house for fans in Biloxi Mississippi. Head Coach Art Lewis announced the event after initially ordering closed practices. The team, a two touchdown underdog, continues to stress strong offense and defense as morale stays high and confidence grows. Chick Atkinson signs a Christmas greeting to readers in Utah and Provo.

Biloxi Miss West Virginia University Georgia Tech Art Lewis Lewis West Virginians

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Ross Irle Walt Rappold Danny Williams Earl Gilbert YAL Loan & Finance IMONE North Heber St Dial IMT Hope MY W. V Arlen Whelan John Russell Charles Winninger Bill Boyd THE Starliters Brown Mounties Columbia University Morgantown St. John’s NYU Pitt Penn State Provo Charles ‘‘Chick’’ Atkinson Tony Danceland Skelton Rhythm Kings Robert Taylor Elizabeth Taylor Joan Fontaine Rialto Petal Arbi Richard Carlson Barbara Rush Eeyay Tame VO Esther William van Johnson Jory Martin Smashes Century Fox Triumph Jeff Chandler Bob Hope Tony Martin Rosemary Clooney Ee Lavor Gallo Winery Modesto, California America Esto, Galifi Gallo
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