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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1956
Page
10
Raleigh Register reports Hawks, led by coach Seay, prepare to host Fairmont after achieving their first loop victory. The page notes the 1956-57 season context and highlights the team's improving performance ahead of the upcoming matchup.
Discussion centers on whether boxers classified as independent contractors should face income tax withholding. Louis’s large expenses are cited as a reason for no withholding, while Harrington argues the burden could be shifted by changing the law. Gary urges serious consideration of tax-law changes to require withholding for boxers and others in similar earnings.
Morehead State defeated Marshall 108 to 103 in overtime before 6,200 fans in Huntington led by Don Mikush with 31 and Connor? The win boosts Morehead’s position as a top NCAA rival. Ken Hammond scored 83 for Salem in a 108-82 win at Salem. Potomac State, Frostburg, and Bluefield State also posted key results in the Southern Conference roundups.
Morehead (Ky) 108 Marshall 103 in overtime as Don Gaunce racks 40 points and Dan Swartz is held to 15 by tight defense. Beckley trips Concord 108 to 83 as Glen Ramey leads with 30. Other scores include Cincinnati 93 St Johns 78 and Wake Forest 84 Virginia 67. Three Phoenix workers fined 200 each for wild turkey violations near Flagstaff.
In a packed slate, Cincinnati Bearcats rout St John’s of Brooklyn 93-78 at Madison Square Garden as Phil Wheeler scores seven. St Louis tops Louisville while Morehead State shocks Marshall in overtime as teams chase NCAA and NIT bids amid probation and ranked foes.
The SoCon basketball schedule opens with William and Mary at Davidson tonight as they chase a top spot. A win plus a Furman victory tomorrow could move W M into a tie for runner-up behind West Virginia, while VMI and The Citadel battle for last place in Charleston.
Transylvania College withdrew from a basketball game at Georgetown and Georgetown claimed a 3 6 forfeit. Baseball series scheduled for spring between the schools was canceled as well. The schools have played each other since 1883.
Tenley Albright won skating glory in Cortina d Ampezzo after a severe leg injury. Her coach Mirabel Vinson describes how Albright skated with pain through school figures and the free program to claim the Olympic crown.
The United States and Russia, both unbeaten, meet in a pivotal Olympic round robin game at 2 3 p m EST with 34 records each. Canada sits close behind after wins over Sweden and Germany as the Soviets and Americans vie for the championship.
At Cortina d Ampezzo Italy the U S Olympic team observed Tenley Albright win the ladies figure skating title with Carol Heiss taking runner up. Carol appeared sullen avoiding photographers while Tenley signed autographs and posed, drawing public praise for grace on and off the ice.
Hopkins, famed for scoring in every game, reduced his per game average to 31 points after 140 points in five contests. The Grambling center now totals 3,513 career points, 5544 more than the old record, with at least five games left.
Beckley College Blue Hawks beat Concord Mountain Lions 103 to 88 in Mullens to secure their second straight win in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Led by Glen Ramey 32 points, Clark Kesler 24 and Okie Killingsworth 20, Beckley improved to 6-1 overall and 1-1 in conference play.
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