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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1944
Page
10
The column recounts a tense Wheeling Princeton basketball thriller, a 42 40 Hinton win, and a plan for a February 24 trip as Uncle Sam calls. It notes Abe Ball and Walthall on offense, Brinkman technicals, and a lively crowd, with local figures observing from the balcony.
J G Taylor Spink publisher of the Sporting News said he spoke only for himself when he wrote to President Roosevelt about baseball during wartime. He discussed player availability for major and minor leagues and cited fewer than 7000 needed players. Stephen Early replied regulations under the Selective Service Act would govern the matter. Sweden enforces a silent traffic law banning horn blowing in cities except emergencies. A Raleigh basketball tournament draw will be held at Woodrow Wilson High School with a three coach committee and officials from Charleston.
MEMPHIS Tenn President Billy Evans in his new Southern Association headquarters argued that abolishing farm systems is illogical He said baseball needs more optimism and less pessimism He criticized major league holdings creating excessive minor league connections and urged no more than eight to ensure proper replacements.
Tomorrow evening the City Church League features two top showdowns. The Catholic church quintet faces undefeated First Baptist, who claimed the first half title, in the third game of a four game bill. The Presbyterian five meets Methodist Temple in the opener, followed by Episcopal versus Mobscott Baptist, and finally First Methodist against the undefeated Christian combine.
Beckley Independents meet Ashford General Hospital on Wednesday at Woodrow Wilson High School. Proceeds fund the local canteen as the Eagles aid fundraising with an 8 o clock tipoff and advance ticket sales led by W A Gene Burke. Captain Meadows leads Beckley with Allen Troutman Riffe Verduce Wharbonil Farrar and Carden to watch for Ashford Moranville Caskey Zuga Black.
A letter from Joe Bolen, a year 11 Central Grade School student, praising the "kid around the corner" theme as four more basketball games are set to aid the infantile paralysis fund. Bolen recalls how Rotary, the D P A, and state health staff helped him receive treatment and recovery after an epidemic, noting the fund's role in prompt care.
Navy plebes Jack Carroll and Dick Duden teamed with Captain Kenny Longnecker to defeat West Virginia 64-49. Longnecker scored five field goals and four free throws as Navy controlled the game from start to finish. West Virginia’s Earl Allara and Bill Anderson combined for 33 points in a losing effort.
The undefeated Authors, 14-0, contend for the county league crown as Mark Twain and Beckley loom with reshuffled lineups. The Indians ride a long unbeaten streak under Coach Virgil Sarratt and seek to extend their pace with two Fayette county clashes before a potential showdown with Stoco and South Charleston.
Raleigh's Indians clinched the county league basketball title with a 48 37 win over Shady Spring as Mark Twain fell to Clear Fork in an overtime loss at Colcord. The Indians sit 14 0 in victories this season with 11 league wins and close out the year against Mark Twain. Standings show Mark Twain 6 2 and Clear Fork 6 3 atop the league after these results.
Beckley Junior high five coached by Ross Ivle hosts Oak Hill Junior High in the first of three Blue Eaglets games at 6 45 PM on the latters court. The schedule includes Virgil Sarratt Indians from Stoco at 10 30 AM and Mount Hope Junior High at 3 30 PM on Beckley floor.
Ohio State University President Howard Bevis said a deferment for Coach Paul Brown was requested due to his role in the university’s physical instruction forces. The Massillon draft board had earlier reclassified Brown from 1-A to 1-A, and Bevis emphasized troop welfare on campus.
Washington's birthday week brings a sectional preview in southern West Virginia as the Flying Eagles face Lester Ingram's Matlins on Tuesday and South Charleston visits Beckley on Friday in Rail drive county. The Eagles aim to avenge a prior loss to Lambert Arvrington's Bluefield Beavers on Saturday night in Beckley.
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