Gauley Bridge Faces Ansted In Key New River Tilt
Gauley Bridge seeks a 11th straight win at Ansted while Ansted aims to extend its seven-game run. Beckley travels to Mt Hope in Coalfield action, Oak Hill visits Stoco at Coal City, and Summersville goes to Fayetteville in the New River Valley slate with several league implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gauley Bridge
Ansted
Coalfield
Beckley
Flying Eagles
Mt. Hope
Oak Hill
Coal City
Stoco Indians
Princeton
Stoco
Indians
Eaglets Stay Unbeaten As Oak Hill Defeats Kingston
Oak Hill upset Kingston 64-55 as the Red Devils grab their second win of the year. Oak Hill’s Billy Hale Watkins led with 16 points, while Kingston’s Billy Tyree topped all scorers with 22. Meadow Bridge crushed Rainelle 86-51. Pineville juniors beat Oceana 47-21. Oak Hill Imps routed Mount Hope 80-28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Eaglets
Red Devils
Oak Hill
Tri-County
Little Wildcats
Logan
Kingston Mountaineers
Meadow Bridge
Rainelle
Rangers
Pineville
Oceana
Mustang
Mount Hope
Danny Williams
Ross Irle
Gilbert
Billy Hale Watkins
Kingston
Bill Good
Billy Tyree
Dallas Sanford
Oyler
McDaniel
Colts
Garret
Beckley JR Gilbert
Rappold Ft
Williams E
Pedro
Kent
Logan JR Greene
Ashbury
Bailey
Jude G
Lilly G
Spry
Charles Sprouse
Walker F
Sandy Ec
Plasha @ Tyree
Adkins
Dodsons
Scarbro
Clifton
Oak Willo
Dotson
Watkins
Rogusky c
M4 Reidy
Good
Rainell
Harold Cochran
Lawrence Gilkerson
Joe Yeargo
Charles Underwood
Alvin Simmons
Ken Smiths
Tom Cavendish
Meadow Rateoe
George Parker
Jennings Thomas
Bill Henson
Jim Hylton
Thomas Woolwines
Bill Church
Jim Shavers
Rob Blankenship
Charles Gilkerson
Oak Mul Jr G
Rise
Oo McDaniels
Walker
Ayers Ec
I San
Taylors
Carpenters
Mt Hope Jr
Mt Hope Jr A6 4 3 Kincaid | 0 Beckingham ¢ 4 1-7 1 14 Forst Ec 00-110 | Criss
Winston
S. Kesler
Potters
Arthurs
Andersons
Fllison
Te Kesler
Oak Mill
Mt Hope
Shields
Garett
Browning & Q DeBerry E
Kisers
I ” Bashams Ty
Pummer
Edwards
Slush
c¢ Pelfrey _ Cook g
Robbins S
Wikman
Morrison Reports On WVII and Bowl By Bob Wills
Johnny Morrison, former Palace barber now in the Navy, visits the sports office to recap the Sugar Bowl. He served three years in the Navy and witnessed the game firsthand, providing West Virginia coverage and insights from New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
WVII
Johnny Morrison
Palace
Sam
Johnny
Way Back
Navy
Tensoriag Service
New Orleans
West Virginia
Bayou
West
Georgia Tech
Oklahoma
Maryland
Beckley
Norfolk
Florida
WVU
Suh
Johnstown Edges Catholic In Church League 37 36
Johnston Baptist survived a tight 37 36 decision over Catholic to stay undefeated in the Church Basketball League. Frank Alley led Johnstown with 12 points in the second half as Catholic dropped to seventh loss in eight games. Next week matchups include First Baptist versus Methodist Temple and Johnstown facing Christian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown Edges Catholic
Church League
Methodist Temple
Beth-El
Christian
First Baptist
Johnstown
Catholic
First Methodist
Presbyterian
Joe Scott
Recreation Building
Johnny Fuffman
Bucky Rutherford
Manuel Lopez
Temple
Ray Gunther
John Huffmans
Jerry Cooke
John
Fred Hugart
Wright
Jay Daniels
Jin Huffmans
Bethel G
Malcolm Pickus
Ll Max Baer
Sam Hochman Ec
Calvin Schildrautg
Jerry Pickus
Ati
Beth Fl
Christian G
Russell Shannon
Milton Gilley
Dea
Ray Patterson
John Walker
Don Lafon
Bob Agee
Danny McClure
Arlene Jones
Emmett Richardsons
Kosco
Mike Volosk
Louis Tianec
Mike Lacek
I Vito Rizvi
Jetts
Johnstown Baptist G FT of
Bob Weman
Lie Cox
Ink Alley
Ston Welch
Aed
Ralph Sutton
Greene Urges TV Levy To Aid Small Fight Clubs
Paterson New Jersey Abe Greene commissioner of the National Boxing Association proposes a national 2 percent TV levy to fund small boxing clubs nationwide. The plan, extending a New York state idea, would be managed by NBA TV chains promoters and managers to revive life in clubs like Newark Providence Baltimore and Chicago. If not supported, boxing on TV risks being replaced by wealthier sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
Abe Greene
National Boxing Assn
Greene
Bob Christenberry
New York State Athletic Commission
New York State
NBA
Newark
Providence
Baltimore
Washington
Milwaukee
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
International Boxing Club Eastern Parkway
Syracuse
Christenberry
Berths Sought In 150 Open Qualifying At Phoenix
Phoenix golf scene centers on the Arizona Country Club and Phoenix Country Club as 150 golfers compete for qualifying berths for the $10,000 Phoenix Open starting Thursday. Exempt players include 60 to 80 top pros and amateurs meeting PGA requirements. Pro-am pairings include Leo Durocher with Lloyd Mangrum, Phil Harris with Jackie Burke, and Dean Martin with Jim Turnesa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona Country Club
Phoenix Country Club
Leo Durocher
New York Giants
Lloyd Mangrum
Phil Harris
Jackie Burke
Dean Martin
Martin and Lewis
Jim Turnesa
Beckley at Mount Hope and more gridiron schedule
Today's schedule lists matches across many towns including Beckley versus Mount Hope, Summersville versus Fayetteville, Gauley Bridge hosting Ansted, Montgomery at Lookout, Pineville visiting Gary, Marsh Fork at Shady Spring, Trap Hill at Clear Fork, Sophia at Pax, Oak Hill at Stoco, Gilbert at Herndon, Mark Twain faced by Talcott, Simmons against Stratton, and Gary at Conley with game statuses noted where available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
Stoco
Gilbert
Herndon
Mark Twain
Talcott
Simmons
Stratton
Gary
Conley
Raleigh County Basketball Night Brings Key Matchups Across Region
In Montgomery's Greyhounds hosting the defending champs, Marsh Fork visits Shady Spring while Trap Hill heads to Clear Fork. Beckley seeks wins as Oak Hill clashes with Stoco, Ansted aims to extend a seven game win streak, and Pax hosts Sophia in a thriller with Blue Hawk Hubert Leslier facing Don Stover. Mark Twain travels to Talcott as Simmons visits Beckley and Stratton eyes revenge at Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lookout
Generals
Montgomery
Greyhounds
Raleigh County
Marsh Fork
Shady Spring
Trap Hill
Clear Fork
Marsh Fork Bulldogs
Tigers of
Shady
Panthers
Mark Twain
Beckley
Mt. Hope
Eagles
Stoco
Oak Hill
Indians
Red Devils
Ansted
Highlanders
Travelers
Gauley Court
Summersville
Fayetteville
Pirates
Grizzlies
Fayette
Pax
Wildcats
Sophia Court
Blue Hawk
Hubert Leslier
Don Stover
Raleigh
Talcott
Simmons of
Stratton Bulldogs
Stratton
Simmons
Company F Quint Tops Guard for 38th Win in Beckley
Company F of the Beckley National Guard won its 38th straight basketball game, beating Headquarters Company 96 to 73 at the local Armory Sunday night. The last defeat was in 1951 when a Huntington quintet beat them 60 to 53 in the state tournament semi finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard of
Beckley
the Guard
Huntington
Co. F
Ndgs
West Virginia Hopes Grow After Loss in State Roundup
WVUBasketball suffers fifth straight defeat but gains optimism as six more state college games approach. Mountaineers blew an early lead and faced comeback efforts, while tech team posted a win in the roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
West Virginia University
Mountaineers
Mountaineers Rally But Fall To Spiders 85 80 In Richmond
WVU trailed by 15 in the first half and late in the game, then surged to take a brief lead but Richmond outlasted them 85 80. WVU senior Red Holmes and Kenny Daniels led the visitors while Bob Witt left with a dislocated shoulder for the Spiders. Muscaro of West Virginia Tech scored a school record 55 points in a 106 74 win over Potomac State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
WVU
West Virginia Tech
Potomac State
Clair Muscaro
Tech
Paul Wilcox
Davis and Elkins
Senators
West Virginia Wesleyan
Bluefield State
Howard
Alderson-Broaddus
Golden Bears
Bethany
Fairmont
Spiders
Morgantown
Mountaineers
West Virginia
Bob Witt
Kenny Daniels
Red Holmes
Pete White
Mac Isner
Frankie Spadafore
Muscaro
Eddie Solomon
Dave Rivolatis
Ralph Holder
Potomac
Wesleyan
Tom Rutherford
Bobcats
Rutherford
Ed Hood
West Virginia GF
Beckey
O'Conell
Beckley Rec Board weighs two junior baseball leagues
Leaders of the Warren Williams League and the Babe Ruth League face a Beckley Recreation Board decision at the next meeting on Monday in March. The issue covers schedules on city fields with the Beckley Boys showing priority, and officials request the leagues bring player lists and addresses. The board will vote favoring the league with most Beckley participation. Jimmie Snead reports the building hosts Negro youth activities Tuesday Thursday and Saturday, with the project for a Negro Youth Center moving forward. A sled riding site for Beckley is postponed until fall and Snead is asked to consider solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Jimmie Snead
Snead
Recreation Building Rental Rates Reduced
The City Recreation Board passed a flat $50 rental fee for the Recreational Building, removing the 10 percent gross charge that discouraged events. Woodrow Wilson High School was granted two free game dates this month Mullens and West Fairmont. Director Snead may take a two week vacation, to be decided at the March meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Recreation Board
Ross Irle
James Snead
Irle
Woodrow Wilson High School
Mullens
West Fairmont
Snead
Witt Dims Richmonds SC Title Dreams Crushed by Injury
Richmond coach Lester Hooker saw his hopes for a Southern Conference title fade after star center Bob Witt dislocated his shoulder in an 85-80 win over West Virginia. Witt faces 3 to 6 weeks out, jeopardizing the conference tournament. The Spider victory kept their record at 6-1 in the league and 15-3 overall as Kenny Daniels led scorers with 26. The night also featured Furman’s Frank Selvy setting a new national major college scoring record with 1,904 points over three years, in a 70-55 win over Clemson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley College
Fairmont State
Falcons
BC Blue Hawks
Woodrow Wilson High School
Flying Eagles
Ree
South Charleston
Hawks
Davis and Elkins Senators
Dick Schamp
Bill Evans
Fairmont Times
Emlyn Thomas
Fairmont West Virginian
Fairmont
Schamp
West Virginia Tech
Eddie Solomon
Scamp
Buckhannon
Beckley
Luther Stover
Mountain State
Richmond
Lester Hooker
West Virginia
Hooker
Bob Witt
Witt
Spiders
Kenny Daniels
Red Holmes
Washington & Lee
North Carolina
Lynchburg
William & Mary
North Carolina State
Norfolk
Davidson
South Carolina
Frank Selvy
Furman
Clemson
Selvy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gauley
Jerry Latham
Bob Wills
Johnstown Baptist
Meth
1St Methodist Christian
Baptist
TV Levy
Tata
Seren Tracy Gee Tierney
Johnson Lie
Rogxelson
Marge and Gower
Jessie Reynolds
Ae Roe K
Wyoming
Olivia DeHavilland
Mark Stevens
MT. A Tola
Soanw Forrest
Keefe Brasselie
Mitzi Gaynor
Princess Theatre
Mt. Hope, W. V
Coley Wallace As
Joe Louis
Quint
WHI
Dial
THE
Warner Bros
Brasselle
Marilyn Erskine
Macmahon
IB Arta
State College
Harrison
Jist
Cee
Saunders
Bac
Mills
Oie Kia
White
Mullins
Witting
Isner
Holmes
Spadafore
Holt
Daniels
Moran
Lysaght
W. Va. Tech
Salem
Concord
Davis & Elkins
Morris Harvey Shepherd State
Glenville
West Liberty
Morris Harvey
Jack Fabry
Don Thompson
Warren Dean G
Dave Longs
George Swyers
Gordon McCunes
Ken Hammonds
Bob Foster
John Kayes
Bob McClains
Mike Dean
Don Wardens
Paul Vennari
Ed Tutwiler
Rec Board
Richmond, Va
Norman Shanklin
Hinton
W. Va
Gis
O'Gsar
LTS Corp
N.Y
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!