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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1950

Page

3

27 Bouts Set for Gloves Semifinals Tonight

Boxing semifinals scheduled for tonight in Raleigh West Virginia feature open and novice bouts. Notable results include Robert Collins defeating George Askew by technical knockout, Arthur Turner beating Kenneth Branch by TKO, and Kufos Clark advancing by default. Other matches list multiple Beckley and Mabscott fighters with decisions, TKOs, or defaults across flyweight to bantamweight divisions.

Robert Collins East Beekley George Askew Beckley Earl Harbison Stanaford Coleman Adkins Mabscott Elmo Hargrove Hinton Opal Johnson Lillybrook Kufos Clark Jim Warner Oak Will Arthur Turner Kenneth Branch Taims Charles Sensabaugh Af Beckley Bob Clark James Pierce Oak Hill Luther Crider Haleigh Turner Welter Tams Will Sensabaugh Bob Hitton Jack Martin Lonnie Coleman Cotston White East Beckley Georgie Askew Askew Collins Joe Dutton Billy King Whitesville Harbison Elmo Hartgrove Nfinton Rayleigh Tech Crider Salem Eddie Solstiwn Hhonors Dave Haley Wesleyan Jim Munnell Ted Come Pete Bezzini Sam Berry Shepherd Potomac Francis Fenton Jack Sims Boyd Pyles West Liberty California Hilltoppers Ely Mumley

Glenville Chalk Conference Wraps With Multiple Wins

Tech D E Glenville chalk conference wins feature Featherweight novice Christopher Burrell 1420 Beckles Post 70 taking a split decision over Wilford Zeigler 127 J Hlybrook. Several boxers win by default including Scotty Harris 125 Beckley and Aaron Matthews 131 Oak HI.

Christopher Burrell Beckles Post 70 Wilford Zeigler J.hlybrook BH Walters Mabscott Trappy Warrick Oak HU Jack Reno Ekelton Beckley Scotty Harris Oak Hmn Julius’ Merchant Edward Saunders Oak Jill George Moss Oak HI James Ardy Beckley Henry Williams Marvin Nita Oak WH Garfield Garten W. C. Wingo Ameagle

Open Matches Highlight Golden Gloves Action Tonight

Thirty open bouts and 27 semifinals set for the Sectional Golden Gloves at the Recreation Building. Turner Collins Sensabaugh Pierce Harbison lead open division contenders after strong first night, with Collins vs King and Pierce vs Crider among notable matchups slated for tonight.

Legion-Register Golden Gloves semifinal bout action start

In one of 27 semifinals tonight, welterweight clash sees Referee Jack Martin separating Bob Clark and Charley Sensabaugh Mabscott to prevent injury. Sensabaugh wins by a trio in 1 02 of the first round.

Jack Martin Bob Clark Charley Sensabaugh Mabscott Sensabaugh

Welterweight semifinals and open competition bouts listed tonight

Open competition features welterweight semis with Pierce versus Sensabaugh and Turner versus Rufus Clark who advanced by default. Novice bouts include bantam and feather classes with James, Wilson, Cousin, Spencer, and Hairs ton making first appearances. Tonight opens with a lightweight novice bout Adams versus Matthews, winner to face Williams. complete results and pairings on page.

Uwwie Pierce Sensabaugh Turner Rufus Clark Flud James Billy Willson George Spencer Clarence Cousin Thei James Melvin Cousin Eccles Wilson Fred Hannon Beckley Cousin Elbert Lewis Oak Hill Spencer Luther Hairston Stamford Janes Adams Mabscott Aaron Matthews Henry Williams Beckiey Rogers Solomon Leming Maley Yarucha Pairfick Comiskl IR Diahemull Smallwood Juhtano S.se OR Christico Morris, & W.e Wehhinston Phihoul Tech Salem Billy King Whitesville Robert Collins Bart Harbison Stanaford Lvs Elmo Hargrove Hinton Arthur Turner Charles Sensabaugh Jady Iscott James Pierce Lillybrook Noah Salango Aaron

Fight for 2nd In SIC Scoring

In a mid season update, Davis and Elkins Carl Payne 319 points Hap Huey 317 Ed Martin 309 lead a tight chase for runner-up in SIC scoring. Morris Harvey's George King dominates with 184 in 18 games at 32.4 ppg while Abderson-Broaddus Ray Bowers and others top the list across multiple programs.

George Springer Carl Payne Hap Huey Davis and Elkins Ed Martin Bethany Morris Harvey George King Springer Ray Bowers Abderson-Broaddus Eli Mumler West Taberty Bob Hardman Glenville Lou Yakumich Tech George Swyers Sam Berry Shepherd Ralph Ball Concord

Teal's Tally Tops In Texas Pro Am

Teal from Memphis with a six under par 65 won the pro-am at Oak Hills in San Antonio, paired with R B McFarlin. He and Al Brosch split the pro-am prize money, each $275. Teal also earned $300 as ion pro. Ray Hill of Chicago took $159 for third in the event ahead of the Texas Open starting tomorrow.

Associated Press San Antonio Tex Glen Teal Memphis Tenn R. B. McFarlin Teal al Brosch Garden City Ray Hill Ray Killian Brosch Ion Chicago

Church League Meeting Scheduled in Raleigh

City Church League managers led by President Howard Fillmer set a Thursday night session at 7 p.m. in the Raleigh Register newsroom for a brief but important meeting.

Church Loop City Church League Cam Howard Fillmer Raleigh Register

Gloves Semifinals Tonight Pairings and Matches Listed

Boxing card outlines semifinals and open divisions with athletes from Mabscott Beckley Oak Hill Lillybrook Shady Spring and surrounding towns. Notable pairings include James Adams vs Aaron Matthews and Norman Branch vs Jim Lily, among numerous weight classes and open divisions.

Hein James Adams Mabscott Aaron Matthews Oak Hill Jim Mitchell Helen Elfridge Waddell Skelton Jack Worley Joy Spencer Lillybrook William Mitchell East Beckon Larry Nick Riley Ed Abrin East Beckley William Eakins Eccles iGeorge Dunn Norman Branch Tams Jim Lily Shady Spring Robert Downing Charles Givens Beckley John Kenney Sprague Bob Martin Charley Downing Lloyd Calloway Marfrance Charles Wells

Record Breaker Breen Shoes In Amateur Horseshoe Game

Al Frank Breen 35 of Elgin pitched a perfect amateur horseshoe game last night in an indoor match against Arthur Wier. He logged 32 straight fingers in 32 shoes, 16 straight double ringers, claiming a world amateur record and breaking the 45 ringers in 30 shoes mark set by Carl Lundgren in 1989. He also broke the amateur double ringer record of 14 consecutive set by Arner Linquest in 1940.

Associated Press ELGIN Frank Breen Breen Central Association Aau Arthur Wier Carl Lundgren Detroit Arner Linquest Morgantown W. Va

Midwest Produces Top Small College Quints Bat W Va Has Share

The NAIB tournament, begun in the 1930s, showcases Midwest power with Hamline of St. Paul favored after a 2-1 start. Teams from Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Indiana Missouri and Kansas vie for high finishes and national recognition in small college basketball.

Midwest W.va Associated Press New York Minnesota Wisconsin Ilinois Indiana Missouri Kansas NAIB Hamline St. Paul SCAA Kansas City Siena Marshall High Point N. C Louisana State Pepperdine

George King Narrowly Edges Nate DeLong In Scoring Duel

In a national college hoop race George King Morris Harvey West Virginia and Nate DeLong River Falls Wisconsin remain close at the top. Notre Dame and DeLong both rack up points as the AP table highlights top scorers, with several small colleges and conferences in the mix.

George King River Falls Nate DeLong Associated Press New York Morris Harvey Wva Wis Associated Press Today King Notre Dame DeLong Chicago Cornell Harvard Paul Gerwin Rad

Gold Dust Team Would Cost 545000 To Field

New York report outlines a hypothetical nine player lineup of the sport’s highest priced stars. An outfield featuring Ted Williams Joe DiMaggio and Ralph Kiner could generate more revenue than many clubs earn all season. The total cost to assemble the team is estimated at 545000, an unparalleled figure for three players.

Associated Press New York Ted Williams Joe DiMaggio Ralph Kiner

Walcoff Faces Son of Boxer He Kayoed in 1936

Jersey Joe Walcott arrives in Philadelphia for a boxing bout with Harold Johnson a 22 year old Negro light heavyweight. Walcott seeks a comeback after a long layoff and birthday year while Johnson aims to rise by beating the veteran in a high profile match. Walcott formerly kayoed Harold Johnson Sr. four years earlier adding a dramatic angle to the bout.

Walcoff Associated Press Philadelphia Jersey Joe Walcott Wanams Styre Boston Harold Johnson Walcott Olle Tandberg Sweden Camden N. J Joe Harold Phil Johnson Can Johnson

DiMaggio May Earn $100,000 Second Year Pact

A sports section speculation outlines possible replacements if Joe DiMaggio’s $100,000 contract remains, naming Stan Musial at $50,000 Bob Feller at $45,000 Cleve land’s Lefty, Joe Page and Lou Boudreau as options. The piece notes payroll would require heavy funding.

DiMaggio Stan Musial St. Louis Cardinal Stan Bob Feller Cleveeland

Duke Seizes No 1 in Southern Conference Standings

Duke moves atop the Southern Conference after William and Mary upset North Carolina State 54 to 50. The Blue Devils, once questioned by coach Gerry Gerard, now claim the top spot as NC State drops from pace.

William and Mary North Carolina State Pacific Cross Northern Divis Collion San Francisco Naviergate Duquesne Ohio Owensboro Akron Long Island High Point Guilford Springfield Mass Associated Press Richmond Duke Blue Devils Gerry Gerard N. C. State Team

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