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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1951

Page

3

Nick Rahal Honored On All-Opponent Team For Syracuse Orange

Beckley native Nick Rahal now at Syracuse University earned recognition on the All-Opponent team praised by rival Illinois and Rose Bowl foes. He shifted to guard for the Illini game and excelled, earning mention alongside top backs and defensive work.

Nick Rahal Beckley Orange Syracuse University L'Nois Syracuse W. Va Nick Associated Press Ilini Karras Stevens

Stanford Coach Sees Rose Bowl Win Confidence

Stanford coach Chuck Taylor expresses continued belief in victory for the Rose Bowl against Illinois. He says the team never doubts they can win and that a season-ending loss to California only strengthens their resolve to perform at their best.

Associated Press Pasadena Calif Stanford Charles A Chuck) Taylor Taylor Ory Illinois Football Writers Association of Southern California San Bernardino Stamfords California

Kid's Manager Dilent on The Shot at Maxim

New York IBC presses for a title bout with light heavyweight champion Joey Maxim featuring Harry Matthews as challenger. Matthews' manager offers silence amid IBC pressure to lock in a Feb 22 date, while rival Hurley campaigns outside IBC territory.

Associated Press New York International Boxing Club Sack Hurley Harry Kid) Metthews Joey Maxim Matthews IBC Hurley al Weill Maxim Weill Jack Kearns

Alumni Handily Defeats Richwood In Overtime Fray 63-59

Alumni beat Richwood Lumberjacks 63-59 in overtime after a 57-57 regulation tie. Warren Dean led with 26 points for Alumni, Conley added 17, Hobart 13, and Mike Dean paced Richwood with 23. Week ahead features a home game against Elkins Tigers for Richwood.

Register Staff Richwood Richwood Lumberjacks Warren Dean Hobart Conley Grads Mike Dean Lumberjacks Carl “Tuck Wilt Washington and Lee’s Generals Elkins Tigers W. Dean Cee Anne Kuntecone Fort Wayne Boston Celtics Holt Lusk Neals Pistons Fred Schaus Frank Brian Pulls Butler Lfee iNugent Ee Macauley I Dorsey Schaus Brian Nicholson Ojpoins Corbett Milwaukee New York Baltimore Philadelphia J. Dean Ferguson Wbwl Ben Wayne RT Dean Syracuse Ntearnie Rochester Wight Knights Duke University Nigskin Blue Devils

Australians rout U S doubles in Davis Cup tie at White City

In Sydney Australia Sedgman and McGregor overwhelmed Schroeder and Trabert 6 2 9 7 6 3 to put Australia 2 1 up in the best of five Davis Cup semifinal. Schroeder struggled after yesterday s effort failing to match his partner as US captain Frank Shields praised his squad s effort.

Gayle Talbot Associated Press Sydney Australia Australa Frank Sedgman Ken McGregor America Led Schroeder Tony Trabert White City Stadium Schroeder Sedgan Trabert Sedgman McGregor Mervyn Rose Seup Vic Seixas Frank Shields U. S Ted Bainbridge (MD) Naval Station

Schaus Paces Piston Victory

The Milwaukee Hawks beat the New York Knickerbockers 78-76 ending an eight game skid. The Baltimore Bullets defeated the Philadelphia Warriors 103-99 after three overtimes, overcoming a fourth quarter deficit.

Associated Press Milwaukee Hawks National Basketball Association Tace Milwaukee New York Knickerbockers New Yorkers Baltimore Bullets Philadelphia Warriors Bullets Philadelphia Warriors RonaAint

Trotters Set Harness Race Pace By FRANK bx

Trotters and pacers grew in prominence as crowds and wagering rose at floodlit tracks. John F. Simpson, the 31-year-old from Chester South Carolina, set a new money-winning record with 116 victories and $322,529 earnings. Hanover's The Hanover Shoe Farms employs him as general manager and his wins included Duke of Lullwater and Ford Hanover among others. Mainliner captured the Hambletonian for Ralph Kroening, while Tar Heel and Pronto Don scored major purses. The Reynolds estate consignment at Harrisburg yielded a high auction price of Tar Heel at $125,000.

Frank Bx AP News New York Pew John F. Simpson Tar Heel Mainliner Pronto Don Star's Price Simpson Chester S. C U. S. Trotting Association Hanover Shoe Farms Hanover Werel Duke of Lullwater Ford Hanover Sient Waters Kimberly Mine Ralph H. Kroening Milwaukee Guy Crippen Elkhorn Wis Kroening Hayes Fair Acres du Quoin Bennie Billy Direct iSchue Grand Forks N. D Delaware W. N. Reynolds Winston Salem N.C Lawrence B. Sheppard Hanover Farm Harrisburg Solicitor Reynolds Forden Kentucky Lexington Bill Strang Brooklyn Hollywood Park Castleton Farm Roosevelt Raceway Yonkers Saratoga Goshen Sampson Hanover Proximity Westbury N. Y Long Island Yonkers Raceway Stanley Dancer New Egypt America State Tax Commission

East West Shrine Game Drills Highlight Likely Lineups

East and West squads tuned for a charity game with both sides naming tentative backfields and a few split quarterback and fullback choices. West backs include Ollie Matson and Hugh McElhenny. East options feature Dick Kazmaier or John Petiton and Vic Janowicz or Jim Hammond.

Associated Press San Francisco Shrine Jess Jeely Rice Frank Gifford USC Glenn Lippman Texas A&m Ed Brown Don Klosterman Loyola Los Angeles Ollie Matson USF Hugh McElhenny Washington Tuss McLaughry Dick Kazmaier Princeton John Petiton Notre Dame Vic Janowicz Ohio State Jim Hammond Wisconsin al Doron Michigan State

Sugar Bowl Attacks Set Amid Clear Weather In South

Tennessee and Maryland arrived in the Deep South to prep for the Sugar Bowl clash. Each team trained in favorable dry air after snow and cold disrupted earlier workouts, with Maryland at Biloxi and Tennessee in Baton Rouge.

Associated Press New Orleans Tennessee Maryland Deep South Baton Rouge Louisiana State University Mississippi River Biloxi Miss Gulf Coast Here Knoxville College Park Bob Neyland Jim Tatum Tatum Jrange Neyland Washington Vols Niaine

Stratton to Host Alumni and Buffalo High Basketball Games

Stratton High will host two games this week under coach Murray Jeffries. An Alumni quintet will face the Stratton Bulldogs at the Stratton gym on Saturday following a Friday game against Buffalo High of Accoville. Stratton has recent wins over Aracama of Logan and a loss to Gary before Christmas and seeks two more victories.

Stratton High Murray Jeffries Stratton Jon Bulldogs Buffalo High Accoville Stratton Bulldogs Aracama Logan Gary Victory Coumn The Buffaloes Jeffries

Tech Bears Ready For Orange Bowl Showdown

Georgia Tech football team of 44 arrived in Miami Beach and planned a tough workout at Flamingo Park ahead of the Orange Bowl meeting with Baylor. Coach Bobby Dodd noted weather hampered practice but said most players are fit with Hal Miller questionable and Bill Banks doubtful. Baylor arrives by 4 p.m. with 47 players and two workouts planned.

Associated Press Miami Beach Fla Georgia Tech Baylor Bears Tech Flamingo Park Bobby Dodd Ra Ular Hal Miller Bill Banks Miller Banks Baylor Pan American World Airways Waen Tex George Sauer

Miami Stars Lose Key Players Ahead of Gator Bowl

Two Miami stars face doubtful status for the Gator Bowl against Clemson. Defensive tackle Joe Bartolovich from Struthers Ohio will miss the game due to a chronic shoulder injury while star ball carrier Frank Smith is listed as doubtful after medical consults. Trainer Dave Wike said Smith cannot play without written neurosurgeon approval, though Coach Andy Gustafson may still rely on the physician's ruling.

Associated Press Miami Fla University of Mtaimi Clemson College Jacksonville Joe Bartolovich Struthers Ohio Frank Smith Dave Wike Smith Andy Gustafson

Pro Basketball Standings Western and Eastern Divisions

The latest basketball standings show the Western Division teams Rochester Indianapolis Minneapolis Fort Wayne Milwaukee in competition. In the Eastern Division the Boston and Syracuse clubs lead the list with teams from nearby markets vying for top positions.

Rochester Indianapolis Minneapolis Fort Wayne Milwaukee Boston Syracuse

New Lookouts Pitcher Set To Arrive On Christmas Day

Chattanooga Tenn President Joe Engel of the Lookouts baseball club received a telegram from Washington stating a new pitcher would arrive Christmas Day. The Lookouts, a Washington farm club in the Southern Association, were notified the pitcher would arrive as scheduled yesterday. A small china item for Mrs. Engles pitcher collection was noted.

Associated Fress Chattanooga Tenn Joe Engel Chattahooga Baseball Club Washington Engel Eng

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