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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1957

Page

3

Beckley Reeded by High-Scoring Highlanders in Key Clash

Beckley Flying Eagles face Huntington East Highlanders at Beckley Recreation Building as two top state teams collide. Highlanders 12-3 ride Johnny Frye and Carlos Morrison in a battle against Beckley star Danny Williams for All-State honors amid a round of 15 tilts across the region.

Tritounty Beckley Flying Eagles Aldo Paletti Huntington East Highlanders Highlanders Danny Williams Huntington Johnny Frye Frye Boys Nation Nosed Williams Carlos Morrison Ted “Midkiff Melvin Haas Pave McDaniels Greenville Monroe County Princeton Logat Wiliamson Athens Trojans Trojans Tigers Lightning Rod" Thorn Jim Sayers Larry Ayers Jim Jennings Ronnie Cook Gene Miller Rickey Tolley Lewis D'Antoni Gerald Scott Pineville Kingston Pax High Wildcats James Holley Mountaineer Darrell Salters Bill Neely Jack Bailey Pax Mountaineers Pan Mth Greenbrier Militlary Fighting Cadets Virginia Military Institute Richwood Jay McKenzie Dave Stearts

Pistons Move From Fort Wayne After Celtics Win 112 106

Fort Wayne hosts Detroit built a 95 23 first quarter lead as the Pistons defeated the Boston Celtics 112 106 in a doubleheader night. Owner Fred Zollner announced plans to move the Fort Wayne Pistons to Detroit citing limited home crowds and growth pressure.

Associated Press Fort Wayne Pistons Detroit Boston Celtics NBA Fred Zollner Fort Wayne Pistons National Basketballl Assn Fred Zoll Usner Charley Eckman Ams Semextal Celtics Boston Minneapolis Lakers New York Knickerbockers Knicks Syracuse Rochester Royals

Hoop State Hunt Matchups Across West Virginia

Tonight's schedule features Hast at Beckley and Bluefield at Gary Lookout with multiple high school boys games across Summersville Gauley Bridge Oak Hill Hinton Mt. Hope Montgomery Baileysville versus Herndon Welch versus Pineville Richwood versus Shady Spring Mark Twain at Sophia Trap Hill at Stoco Ansted at Rainette Conley at Byrd Prillerman Clear Fork at Pax and Fayetteville Jr at Beckley Jr. Key teams include Mount Hope Beckley and Mullens in regional showdowns.

I Richwood Shady Spring Mark Twain Sophia Trap Hill Stoco Ansted Rainette Conley Byrd-Prillerman Clear Fork Pax Fayelleville Jr Beckley Jr

Beckley to face sparse lineup as Gilbert sits again

Onande Beckley and Earl Gilbert miss another game as Gilbert may see reserve action after a left wrist sprain in Friday's win over Hinton. The MILWAUKEE winged Eagles, 9-3, rely on lineup tweaks while Haney receives praise at Charleston Mullens banquet and Braves officials hail his vision.

Beckley Earl Gilbert Hinton Milwacker Eagles Haney Charleston Mullens Eagle Walt Milwaukee Braves Rappold Ronnie Manning Robins Young Charles Braves Joseph Cairnes John Quinn Augie Busch Lane Busch St. Louis Cardinals Milwaukee Pilot Assn. al Association

Basketball Road Trip Highlights Big Wyoming County Clash

Huntington East travels to Mullens for a Saturday night game as Baileysville faces Herndon in a relocated county showdown after Herndon gym flooding. Baileysville seeks revenge after a 68 56 win over Herndon and 15 2 overall. Herndon 13 4. Also Mark Twain Authors meet Sophia Blue Hawks at Sophia with ACL title implications, plus Shady Spring aims for a win over Richwood Lumberjacks at Beaver.

Perenne Coneeaences Mullens Beckley-Huntington Wyoming County Herndon Baileysville Rough Riders Indians Raleigh County Sophia Blue Hawks Sophia Storco Richwood Lumberjacks Beaver

Wallace Seeks scoring lead as Virginia visit looms

Grady Wallace of South Carolina needs 36 points tonight to overtake Chet Forte and Wilt Chamberlain in the national scoring race. He leads his team against Virginia in an ACC home game while Forte and Chamberlain play tomorrow for Columbia and Kansas.

Pete Pedersen Associated Press I Grady Wallace Forte Chamberlain Columba Dartmouth Kansas Missouri William and Mary Virginia Military Denver Montana Utah New Mexico Dayton Flyers Regis College of Denver Georgia Tech Georgia St. John’s of Brooklyn Niagara Manhattan New York University

Brooklyn Boasts New Campanella Rising Star Roseboro Impresses Scouts

Brooklyn’s search for a Campanella successor centers on John Roseboro of Ashland Ohio. At 23 he hit 338 with Caracas in the Venezuelan Winter League and played in the Caribbean series. Dodgers scout Clay Bryant calls him the most outstanding catching prospect in years with speed and power, though catching remains his main test. He heads to the Dodger camp in Vero Beach, Florida, while Campanella comparisons loom large.

Jack Hand Havana Brooklyn John Roseboro Ashland Ohio Roseboro Caracas Cuba Puerto Rico Panama Montreal Mayaguez Campanella Owen Dodger Vero Beach Fla Dodgers Portland O ‘Clay Bryant Fort Worth Venezuela Bryant Buzzie Bava Campy

Fayette County league clash sparks WVU stats push

WVU statistics highlight Fayette County League win as Webb scores 12 and 5, Bailey and Rivers eclipse with strong showings. Stratton's Bulldogs, Pax, and Hinton clash in a night of regional prep action, while boxing legend Patterson looms in the backdrop of a dynamic sports night. Officials: Marra and Millen. NBC plans late telecast.

Webb Grenbatterly A. Ee Warren. Wilson J. Thompson Rivers Jack” Bailey Srediwine Ed Blew York W— Ellsworth Kingston Neat James Horley Rivers Bill Neely T Sprouse Madison Square Paul Winston Darrell Salters Stratton Bulldogs David Cottrell Chicago Skein Lewisburg Pax Joe Marra James Youngster Las Vegas Oak Hill Jim Sayers Jim Miller Panthers John Strong Patterson Mandervlle Wildcats Lal Jig Jennings NBC Princeton Mullens Kingspob Young c Jon Tyan Rice Graham Meadow Bridge Pennington Stan Gunters Conservation Commission Avis Athens Guilme Lubich Phillipe Cabin Mountain Weiss Knob

Mountaineer squads set for Saturday action in Pittsburgh and West Virginia

West Virginia teams prepare for a busy Saturday meet with Penn State and Carnegie Tech in field events and rifle. Mountaineer shooters aim to reclaim a league title as freshman standouts Clark Barile Akers Goode pace strong scoring. The WVU wrestling and swimming schedules hinge on matches against Washington and Lee and Washington University with several fresh faces leading the charge.

Morgantown Barile Penn State Threa Clark Andy Sadie Pittsburgh Land Carnegie iTech de- Gymnnals West Chester I Mountaineer Riflemen Rob Gluck West Virginia West Virginia Washington and Pederson College Washington Washington and Lee West Vic Pitt Ginia Mount Mountaineers WVU Taineer Bill Clark Fool John Barile Are Ball Greenbrier

Giants Still Seek Big Trade Before Camp Opener

Giants vice president Charles Feeney says New York is aiming to trade for two players before spring training in Phoenix. Need centers include first base, left field, and a strong bat behind Willie Mays. If Gail Harris fails, Bill Rigney may move an outfielder to first base.

New York New York Giants Phoenix Ariz Charles Chub) Feeney Willie Mays Feeney Giants Jackie Robinson Gail Harris Bill Rigney Wank Saver St. Louis Cards

Piersall praised as only AL outfielder playing his position

Boston area baseball note quotes Dom Dimaggio praising Jimmy Piersall for proper outfield play. Dimaggio, a former Red Sox center fielder now in business, says other AL outfielders fail to position themselves. He notes Piersall plays close to the infield and chest-high, rather than backing to the fence.

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