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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1961

Page

7

Maxwell Cops Palm Springs Golf Title

Billy Maxwell wins the Palm Springs Golf Classic with a 14 under par 345 total earning $5,300. Don January finishes tied for 40th with 359 strokes but collects $18.33. Doug Sanders takes second with 347, Arnold Palmer third at 348, and a host of others share prize money in a 90 hole event at Tamarisk and Indian Wells courses.

Palm Springs Calif January Indian Wells Maxwell Doug Sanders Ojai Sanders Arnold Palmer Palmer Bill Casper Apple Valley San Francisco Bay Area Ken Venturi Bob Rosburg Don Whitt Borrego Springs Billy Maxwell Bill Casper Jr Jack Fleck Stan Leonard al Mengert Jim Ferree Eric Monti Gardner Dickinson Paul Harney Jay Hebert Gary Player al Geiberger George Bayer Mac Hunter E.J. Harrison John McMullin Johnny Pott Dave Hill Bill Johnston Charlie Sifford al Balding Doug Higgins Julius Boros Jerry Barber Jack Burke Jr Dave Ragan Ellsworth Vines Dick Mayer Cary Middlecoff Bo Wininger Fred Wample D. Finsterwald Bob Goalby Ted Kroll Don January Marty Furgol Bobby Nichols Henry Williams Fred Hawkins

Three WVU Players Dropped From School

Fairmont Times reports three West Virginia University football players were dropped for poor grades. The trio includes sophomore tackle Jim Colwell of New Brighton Pennsylvania, halfback Gene Lamb of Middlebourne, and quarterback Tom Runyon of Johnstown Pennsylvania. Lamb was the only player to see action last season, finishing 0-8-2.

Fairmont W. Va UPI West Virginia University Fairmont Times Bill Evans Evans Jim Colwell New Brighton Gene Lamb Middlebourne Tom Runyon Johnstown Lamb

WVU Freshmen Cagers Resume State Tonight

The West Virginia University freshman basketball team, 7-1, resumes its schedule tonight against Potomac State after a three week layoff. Led by 6ft 8in Madison Lowry from Madison, Ohio averaging 19.5 points and 23 rebounds per game, WVU seeks another win after their 77-56 victory in Martinsburg. After Potomac, the Little Mountaineers travel to Wesleyan Fresh Wednesday in Buckhannon.

Keyser W. Va UPI West Virginia University Potomac State Little Mountaineers Potomac Martinsburg Lowry Madison Ohio WVU Mike Barger Dunbar Bill Maphis Romney Wesleyan Buckhannon

Church League Opens Seventh Week Of Cage Action

Beckley church league action resumes with five games as First Methodist led by Don Bunch seeks victory to extend undefeated run. Memorial Baptist vs Methodist Temple, Johnstown vs Christian, Crab Orchard vs Presbyterian, Catholic vs First Methodist, Calvary vs First Baptist frame the seventh week standings and top scorers.

Don Bunch First Methodists Beckley Memorial Baptist Methodist Temple Johnstown Christian Crab Orchard Presbyterian Catholic First Methodist Calvary First Baptist Bunch Woody Ducal J. Lyons Webb Crouch Walker Temple Presbyterian A Memorial T

Mullens Major League bowling leaders and high scores

George Smiley, Larry Smithberger, Paul Miano, and Louis Rezzonico led Mullens Men's Major with top games 231 204 202 and a 532 575 528 series. Harold Crawford 223 and 548 paced Sportsman in a two-game win over Wiker Jewelry. Hope Gas held first in Industrial League as Tralee Engineers closed gap with 618 by Henry Anderson. Appalachian Island Creek and Poca Fuel led Mullens Handicap League with 8 4 records. Ruth Anderson top three-game Women’s Handicap with 75, Peggy Taylor 468. Mullens T V Cable beat Stump Drug as Edith Hall led Stump Drug 466.

George Smiley Larry Smithberger Paul Miano Louis Rezzonico Mullens Smiley Smithberger Miano Rezzonico Wiker Jewelry Harold Crawford Henry Anderson Merlin Campbell Jack Duncan Tomchins Tralee Hospital Charles Thompson Ron Franklin David Farley Anderson Jack Dick Appalachian Helen Glen Ferrell Ferrell Wilbur Sluss Bolwer Jim Vaught Elvin Staton Island Creek Kroger H. R. Davis Lead Island Reese Smith Floyd Barnette Carlisle Chewning Ronald Hensley Bennie Bennett Junior Hensley Otsego Clarence Reed Johnny Campbell Fred Niswander Reed Niswander Ruth Anderson Peggy Taylor Smartwear Modern Beauty Eva Zebaska Mullens T. V Stump Drug Campbell Mu Mullens T. V Edith Hall

Lakers Narrow Gap Toward second place in West

Wilt Chamberlain scored 55 as Philadelphia beat New York 136 128 in overtime. Sam Jones Angela etc. Baylor scored 45 as the Lakers closed to within 1 1 2 games of Detroit. Celtics beat St Louis 123 121. Piston Bailey Howell 34. Ponds etc.

United Press International National Basketball Association Wiltamberlain Chamberlain NBA Philadelphia Warriors New York Knickerbockers Philly Sam Jones Boston St.Louis Elgin Baylor Los Angeles Detroit Dick Barnett Syracuse Cincinnati Phil Jordan New York Philadelphia Warriors Johnny Green St. Louis Tom Heinsohn Bob Pettitt Hawks Baylor Lakers Bailey Howell Pistons W.l. Pet

Golden Gloves Weigh-In Set For Tuesday Night

A second weigh-in for Golden Gloves contestants will be at the National Guard Armory from 6 30 to 7 30 p m Tuesday for those who did not weigh in Sunday Promoter John Tanner says about 36 fighters weighed in Sunday and is expected again Tuesday Mabscott Shoe Shop leads with 12 boxers followed by Seth Athletic Club with 11 and Gallipolis Ohio Athletic Club with seven Open and Novice entrants listed for Mabscott Seth Gallipolis Fayce Lumber and Columbia Grill details included.

National Guards Armory John Tanner Mabscott Shoe Shop Seth Athletic Club Gallipolis Ohio Athletic Club Columbia Grill of Beckley Fayce Lumber Oak Hill

Two WVU Players In Car Mishap Injuries None Reported

FAIRMONT W Virginia Two West Virginia University basketball players athletic publicity director Ed Barrett and the wife of one player escaped injury when their car collided with a tractor trailer about seven miles southwest of Fairmont on WV 73. Barrett said ice caused the skid and the truck swerved to avoid the crash. The car was a total loss. Another WVU van in a follow car after a 86 78 victory in Charleston over NC State was involved in a minor accident. Trainer Whitey Gwynn said a small truck cut in and lumber damaged the hood as his car skidded after braking.

Fairmont W. Va UPD West Virginia University Ed Barrett Here Barrett Paul Miller Logan Dick Dubois Charleston Dubois Morgantown W.va WVU North Carolina State Whitey Gwynn Rod Thorn Lee Patrone Jim Ritchie Gwynn

Pineville Hosts Stoco In CC Tilt

Stoco visits Pineville for a week night boys basketball tilt as Pineville aims to rebound after a rough start. Pineville is 3-8 this season with a prior 59-55 win over Stoco. Stoco is 3-8 with wins only over Clear Fork, Trap Hill, and Mark Twain.

Pineville Stoco Pineville Minutemen Paul Adams Ken Wheeler Stoco Indians Clear Fork Trap Hill Mark Twain Indians Charles Wallace James Walker Albert Lilly Joe Grahonya

Allen Kirk Named Champion of Champions in Golden Gloves

Allen Kirk of Seth was named novice champion of champions after a third round TKO in the novice lightweight finals at the sectional Golden Gloves in Charleston West Virginia. Results also included Roger Henley defeating Douglas Barker by decision, Bob Henderson scoring a TKO over Cris Gillespie, and Lee Gillespie defeating Nathaniel James by decision.

Charleston W. Va UPIC Allen Kirk Seth Kirk Seth AC Terry Banks Roger Henley Douglas Barker Bob Henderson Cris Gillespie Lee Gillespie Nathaniel James

Lions Clubs Clash At Shady Spring High Gym

The Bradley and Beaver Lions Clubs meet in a basketball game at 8 p m at Shady Spring High School gym. Proceeds support the Lions Club sight conservation program.

Bradley Beaver Loins Shady Spring High School Lions Club

Wisconsin study links muskies to perch control

University of Wisconsin researchers Hasler and Gammon report that stocking ten inch muskellunge fingerlings in Lake George and Corinne Lake reduced perch numbers within a year or three, while sustaining a healthy smallmouth bass population. They caution that heavy muskies pressure can endanger largemouth bass, and note three muskies per acre should not harm them.

James A. Larsen Madison Wis University of Wisconsin Arthur D. Hasler James Gammon Lake George Corinne Lake Vilas County Wisconsin Corinne Hasler Gammon

Mountaineers Reward Break From Practice After Big Win

West Virginia University basketball team earned a postgame break after their 86-78 comeback over North Carolina State at the Charleston Civic Center. Coach George King said players would return to practice Tuesday, then head to New York for a double header at Madison Square Garden against NYU, with Seton Hall facing Dayton in the opener.WVU moves to 16-3, missing co-captain Lee Patrone and Kenny Ward who were hurt in practice. Ward will be X-rayed today to assess his ankle and other injuries.

Lee Patrone George King Morgantown UPI West Virginia University North Carolina State New York Mountaineers New York University Madison Square Garden Dayton Seton Hall Big City Richmond Spiders Richmond West Virginia N. C.state Charleston Civic Center King Wheeling Nick Visnic Dick Dubois Charleston Gale Catlett Hedgesville Wolfpack Everett Case Wisnie Rod ‘Thorn Nick Thorn Kenny Ward Patrone Ward

Bellamy Lucas Duel Centerstage In Big Ten Clash

Ohio State seeks its 17th straight win as top-ranked Buckeyes host Indiana in a game billed for a key mental edge late in the season. Lucas headlines Indiana’s defense against Bellamy as Duke tops UNC and UCLA upsets USC in top-15 action.

Buckeyes Jerry Lucas Indiana Walt Bellamy Lucas Michigan John Havlicek Mel Nowell Art Heyman Rockville Centre N.Y Duke Blue Devils North Carolina Yankees Heyman

College Basketball Results Across East and West Circuits

Colgate 80 NYU 75 with Colgate substituting for Syracuse snowbound. Navy 58 Penn State 50. Brown 74 Dartmouth 71. Boston College 82 Army 62. Yale 81 Harvard 57. Canisius 79 Notre Dame 72. Maine 103 Massachusetts 65. West Virginia 86 NC State 78. Kentucky 89 Florida 68. Tennessee 75 Georgia 67. Georgia Tech 57 Alabama 49. Furman 83 George Washington 74. Virginia 90 South Carolina 82. Western Kentucky 71. DePaul 65 Richmond 81. Virginia Tech 79. Vanderbilt 58 Auburn 53. Duke 81 North Carolina 77. Wake Forest 78 Maryland 69. Dayton 96 Memphis State 77. Tulane 90 Mississippi 67. Davidson 66 Pfeiffer 56. Wittenberg 50. Marietta 36. West Utah 83 Wyoming 71. Oregon 71 Oregon State 58. UCLA 86 Southern California 83.

Colgate NYU Syracuse Navy Penn St Brown Dartmouth Boston College Army Yale Harvard Canisius Notre Dame Maine Massachusetts South W. Virginia No. Caro Kentucky Florida Tennessee Georgia Georgia Tech Alabama Furman George Washington Virginia South Carolina Western Kentucky DePaul Richmond Virginia Tech Vanderbilt Auburn Duke North Carolina Wake Forest

St Josephs Meets Weirton in CBT Opener

Huntington West Virginia February CBT opening round features defending champion St Josephs of Huntington facing rival Weirton Madonna at 7 30 p m The schedule lists several Class AA games on February 24 including Wheeling Central versus McMechen Clarksburg Notre Dame against Parkersburg Catholic and Morgan town St Francis versus Charleston Catholic Other Class A matchups include Fairmont St Peters vs Weston St Patrick and Follawsbee St Anthony against Grafton St Augustine with the championship set for February 26.

Huntington W. Va UPI Huntington St. J Weirton Madonna West Virginia Weirton Wheeling Central McMechen Donahue

Officials unsure on Sectional 12 tennis coaching staff

Shady Spring High School coach Noel Babe Riffe announced that officials for the Class AA Sectional 12 Tournament have not been chosen yet. Coaches needing more information are asked to contact Coach Riffe.

Noel Babe’ Riffe Shady Spring High School Riffe

West and Hundley Lead Westinghouse Duo In Nationals Win

Jerry West and Rod Hundley key a Nationals win with 26 and 10 points. Hal Greer, from Marshall College, added 6 for Syracuse in the game against Cincinnati.

West Hundley Greer Jerry West Rod Hundley West Virginia University Los Angeles Hal Greer Marshall College Syracuse Cincinnati

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Maxwell Cops By Joe Stamant Vancouver B.C Phoenix Church League George Anderson Charles Sensabauch Clyde Adkins Leonard Layne Charles Mitchell Marvin Breckenridge William Mabry Robert Penn Melvin Pace Milton Penn Edward Pace Carlos McDaniel Wallace McDaniel David Richards Ben Freeman Alan Kirk Phil Hunter Chris Gillespie Dennis Stringer Porter Snodgrass Gallipolis Athletic Club Danny Patterson Charles Wayne Ransom Campbell Charles Toles Earl DeWeese George Head Eddie Mayes Fayce Lumber Company Edward Myles Joe Louis Shelton David Wilson Columbia Grill Jack Kyle Nathaniel Wade David Williams Whitey Gwynne Jim McCormack South Charleston Barry Stanley Jimmy Bowman Adams James Pinkerton Richard Simmons Curtis Tackett Doyle Lupardus Gary Gunter William McCoy Lloyd Adams Eugene Cook Jerry Fuller Ralph Chisler Champ of Lions Bellamy Martin Lader Ohio State St. Bonaventure Drake Tennessee A&i N.C. Bradley Southern California UCLA Iowa Kansas State Oklahoma John Radometkin Trojans Bob Wiesenhahn Bearcats United Press International East Utah Wyoming Oregon Oregon St St. Josephs Lain ELSES Gable Adult Entertainment U. S Fayetteville Federal Savings and Loan Association Fayetteville Federal Home Loan Bank System
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