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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1948

Page

5

Conservation Commission reshuffles top posts and staff

The Conservation Commission announces a new chief game technician, C. F. McLintic named to lead, with W. R. DeGarmo reassigned to research and white tail deer census. Several promotions follow, including Ralph H. Quick to education and publicity, George Breiding moved to wildlife research, Frank M. Johnson to game management, R. Wayne Bailey promoted to Johnsons post, and other changes to improve efficiency with merit system backing.

Charleston The Conservation Commission C. F. Mc €Lintic C.O. Handley Virginia W. R. DeGarmo DeGarmo Handley Elkins McClintic Commission Personne Ralph H. Quick R. Wayne iBailey Johnson Robert F. iBtephens Dranster B. D. Wille Wartine ‘Hatcheri Division of Education and Publicity Paul O'Swasey A. Seaman S HecClinttic

16 Bowl Games Listed on New Year's State

New Year 1949 ushers in college football’s final season finale with 16 bowls across Florida California and Texas. Major teams like Oklahoma North Carolina and Clemson prep for Sugar Rose Cotton and Sugar ties as weather, travel, and injuries shape early week outlooks.

Associated New York Florida California Weatherman Harry's Men's Moose Club Mack-Drake Beckley Music Miami Georgia Texas Beckiey Wally Butts Moose Chub Angea Marge FeRGY_ gam Charlie” Ray Blaly Cuerry Veacans Silver Brand Warden Heint Witte Campbell Jimmy Tokach Sesisseersee Dallas Southern Mack-Drake Motors Methodist Oregon Jim Lerepble Matty Bell SMU Sumter Ts Wa Garrett Lea Fred Goodwin Miller Ray Beard Thone Het Orleans Oklahoma North Caroaega Sugar Bowl Sto Pasadena Northwestern Iawley RSL Oklahama North Ahs Carolina New Orleans Bob Veights Iba Salede Yongett Gar & F Aoa Frank Howard Clemson EE Tigers Luc Charms Jacksonville Fla Tigers Missouri Pompuuius + Klein Beckley Music & Electric Oklshoma Verduce Memphis Della Row Pugh St William and Mary Humphreys Oklahoma University Californea Grange Gator Cigar Tampa Tangerine Orlando San Francisco Harbor San Diego Fresno Sun el Paso Prairie Houston Alabama Dixie Vulcan Birmingham Salad Phoenix Pelta

Wildcats Clash With Marsh Fork in Top Northern Clash

Marsh Fork Bulldogs seek revenge and a perfect season start as they host unbeaten Wildcats led by Dick Darby and Noel Riffe in a marquee night of games. With key players returning from injury, the showdown centers on a Darby versus Riffe scoring duel and a high-stakes regional tilt at Mgftcoal.

Ope Hinton Flying Box Fairmont West Fairmont Polar Bears Rainelle Sumpiersville Baileysville Pineville Richwood Greenbank Bulldogs Wildcats J.” G. Daniels Pax Sophia Trap Hill Shady Spring Dick Darby Tom Jarrell Beckley Stan Bennie Larabee Sharkey Byrd Art Seymour Jimmy Wright Neil Cormack Bob Shumate Dawson Lucas Noel “Babe” Riffe Darby Riffe Mt, Hope Jack Westfall Dick Holbert Pat Shires Charley Schrader Bobcats Ted Anderson Billy Scott Jack Stone John Peno Flying Eagles Polar Bears Parkersburg Bears Princeton Tigers Wheeling Eagles

Marshall to heed conference ruling in ineligibility case

Marshall College faces pressure as it contemplates dismissing Gene James and Jimmy Bakalis to comply with the conference ineligibility ruling. President Paul N. Eiblins hinted at possible conference dismissal if Marshall withdraws, while Coach Cam Henderson may remove the players after the Los Angeles Invitational. The decision could affect Marshall’s season tempo but aligns with a broader aim to elevate the program.

Marshall College Huntington School Gene James Jimmy Bakalis Big Green Eddie King Morris Harvey Marshall Paul N. Eiblin Cam Henderson Mught James and Bakalis L. A Stewart H. Smith Baying Smith Ane Sports Writers’ Victory Huntington James and Bakalis

Marshall Accepts SIC Ruling But Bakalis James Continue Play

Marshall accepts the league ruling on ineligible players Gene James and Jim Bakalis while continuing to play. James scored 21 as Marshall beat Brigham Young 83 64 in the Los Angeles Invitational consolation bracket. The school plans to observe conference rules and may withdraw later.

Associated Press Huntington Marshall College Big Green Gene (Goose) James Jim Bakalis Athletic Advisory Board Stewart H. Smith Cosc Cam Henderson James Bakatis Marshall Brigham Young Henderson Bob Wright Loyola of Los Angeles Oowers Bakalis West Virginia Eddie King Morris Harvey

Hardin-Simmons Cowboys Triumph In Camellia Bowl

The Hardin-Simmons Cowboys defeated Wichita 40-12 in the first Camellia Bowl in Lafayette Louisiana. Hardin-Simmons led 18 first downs to 15 and outgained Wichita 547 to 361 yards with Ford accounting for most Texans passes while Wichita connected on 8 of 15.

Associated Press Lafayette Hardin R Simmons University - Cowboys Pigrclle Cowboys Pacific Lodi Calif Ouachit College Little “Rock Aas Hardin-Simmons Wighita Ford Wichita

West Virginia Faces Cincinnati in Holiday Clash

Morgantown reports West Virginia University basketball teams travels to Cincinnati to meet the Bearcats in a tough non conference game at the Queen City Music Hall. Co captains Bill Westerfield and Dick Dallmer pace the Mountaineers who sport a 6-2 record and will follow with Niagara, City College of New York, and Waynesburg tests through January.

Associated West Morgantown West West Virginia University Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Bearcats Queen City Music Hall Mountaineers John Wiethe Osta Midwest Vth Bill Westerfield Dick Dallmer Westerfield Breddie Schaus West Virginia Niagara Buffalo City College of New York Madison Square Garden Waynesburg

Boxing results roundup from cities across the Northeast

Last night bouts reported by Associated Press show Chico Varrena stopping Billy Nixon in Philadelphia and Tim Buddy Say pulling a point against Lloyd Hudson in Rumford. Jimmy Colling outpointed Herbie Rift in Atlantic City while Doug Ratford defeated Ike Jenkins in Fall River.

Associated Ress Philadelphia Chico Varrena Havana Billy Nixon Rumford Timothy Ls Buddy Say Boston Lloyd Scotty Hudson Bath Atlantic City Jimmy Colling Herbie “Rift Washington D. C Fall River Mass Doug Ratford Ike Jenkins New York

Parkersburg Beats Beckley In Turbulent Invitational

In a chaotic lineup of results from the tourney, Parkersburg upset Beckley 45 to 43 after leading 15-7 early. Fagles and Yankus sparked Parkersburg with key scores while Broyles and Hodson added double figures for Beckley. Other scores included Grafton 42 Welch 41 and Williamson 49, Krenton 41, as the day featured tight contests and late surges across several games.

Grafton Welch Moundsville Cameron St. Clairsville Linsly/ Milirary Wheeling Alumni Warwood Beckley Wellsburg Reds Parkersburg Tanner Cairo Sisterville Williamstown St. Louis Kentucky Tuner Posedel Yankusinal Tulane Holy Cross Randy Station Broyles Don Hodson Oklahoma Kansas Iowa State Maybury Angeles Moh Cscesreess Hamline Wyomi i Rake Ccereeees Marshall Brigham ‘Young Werrs Sen Yankus Western Kentucky Lyy Kosco Fecsreeees Ferguson Mane Sores Hedson Danish Davis Johnson

State Race Fans Bet $24,000,000 Across WV Tracks

The State Racing Commission reports 116 racing days at Charles Town Wheeling Downs and other WV tracks saw total wagering of 23,964,268. Taxes to state government reached 716,928.04, lower than the previous year with more days in 1947 at 118.

Associated Press Charleston West Virginia Charles Town Wheeling Downs State Racing Commission

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