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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1950

Page

3

Theagenes the ancient boxing titan outshines modern champs

A review notes Theagenes of Thasos fought 2,102 battles and won them all, killing thousands, with Olympic status and bronze statue legends. It contrasts with Joe Louis and Jack Dempsey, stating Theagenes’ feats dwarf modern boxers while lampooning myths around early boxing gear and eras.

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City Loop Playoff Opens Tonight at Recreation Building

The City Basketball League starts its post season with three 7 p m games at the Recreation Building. Keatley's faces Keystone in the opener while Kyle's meets A P and Company F faces Griffith's. Keatley's won the regular season and will receive the league trophy. the finals will determine the other finalist.

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Oceana Chalks Up 6th Win in Heavy Round of Area Games

In a busy round of high school basketball, Oceana remained unbeaten with an 80-45 win over Pineville led by Eddie Salyers's 20 points. Beckley edged Fayetteville 66-51 as Estep and Davis scored, while Marsh Fork upset Stoco 54-38 to threaten the Authors’ 10-0 league mark. Richwood and Oak Hill also posted key conference victories.

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Casanova Named Coach at Pitt

Len Casanova was appointed head football coach at Pittsburgh succeeding Mike Milligan, who resigned after a one year contract. Casanova, formerly Santa Clara mentor, left California last night as the Santa Clara board of athletic control accepted his resignation amid a heated meeting chaired by Rev. Wilford H. Crowley.

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Catholic Quint Tops Episcopal in Record Score

In what may be the league's highest scoring game, Catholic defeated Episcopal 85-52 at Beckley Junior High Gym. The night saw a four-way for third place after Calvary Baptist and Presbyterian won, Temple Temple upset First Baptist to join the tie, with Presbyterian beating Last Page Christian 23-14 and Temple 26-21.

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Fight Seen for NCAA District Five Berth

A chaotic race forms to decide the district five representative for the upcoming NCAA playoffs. Kansas State edged Kansas 33 30 to in a Big Seven tie scenario with Nebraska and Colorado while St Louis defeated Wichita 61 54 to share the Missouri Valley lead. Montana State beat Colorado Mines 60 41 to claim the Rocky Mountain title. Murray Kentucky beat Seton Hall 56 52 as St Francis Brooklyn fell to Pepperdine 50 65.

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