Spangler Wins Champion of Champions in Beckley
Frank Spangler defeated Herschel Wood in a split decision to claim the Champion of Champions open heavyweight title at the Golden Gloves finals in Beckley. The event marked a new era with local fighters sweeping trophies as Spangler prepares for Army duty next week.
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Spangler
Herschel
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Fayetteville
Donnell Pace
Jimmy Smith
Paul Botman
Sonny Farley
Jimmy Cragett
Mike McCoy
Jimmy Bonham
Thomas Agee
Cragett
McCoy
Pemberton
Scarbro
Bearies
East Beckley
Conard
Eugene Harold
Stoco
Harold
William Brooks
Edward Baldwin
Brooks
Baldwin
Tuasames
Ning
John Fitch
Fitch
Steve Quesenberry
David L. Smith
Charles Sensabau
Alphabet Origin From Alpha and Beta
The term alphabet derives from the first two Greek letters Alpha and Beta, forming the name for the entire set of letters used to write. This etymology reflects how early writing systems labeled their characters by initial symbols.
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Alpha
Deaf Man Perfects Midget Transistor Hearing Aid
An advertisement notes a tiny powered hearing aid perfected by a hard of hearing inventor. The device promises clear whispers, offering free information with no obligation. Interested readers are urged to write HEARING at 711 Worley Road, Beckley West Virginia.
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Worley Road
Beckley
W. Va
Hull Injured Might Miss Hawks Canadiens Game
Chicago star Bobby Hull, leading the NHL in scoring, may miss Saturday’s Black Hawks versus Canadiens matchup due to a hand injury. X-rays show no fracture.
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Chicago
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Bobby Hull
Morris Harvey Clinches WVIAC Regular Season Title
Morris Harvey clinched the West Virginia Conference regular season crown by beating Glenville 90-74 at the Charleston Civic Center to post a 17-2 league record and secure a first round bye. Fairmont fell to Shepherd 104-100, leaving Morris Harvey and Fairmont as top contenders for the tournament, with Tech, Salem, State, Shepherd, and Wesleyan also possessing hot streaks.
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