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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1950

Page

10

Elbow injury sidelines star as Wesleyan hosts Morris Harvey

In West Virginia college action three State Conference games loom with Wesleyan at Morris Harvey and Shepherd at West Liberty. George King of Morris Harvey may play with a bruised elbow from an earlier game as Shepherd and Salem posted wins earlier, while Bethany and Concord also had notable results.

Associated Press West Virginia Bluefield State Shaw University Raleigh N.C Wesleyan Morris Harvey Shepherd West Liberty Fairmont Tius Alderson-Broaddus Potomac State Salem Morris Harvey Fray George King Eagles Davis Elkins King Potomac Rams Catlett Ted Laver Dave Harley Beckley Tigers Hank Morus John Smallwood Pete Bezzinni Noel Riffe Bethany Marietta Bob, Young Don Harris Gordon Anderson Wool Fel, Davis & Elkins Alderson -Broaddus Morris Harvey Shepherd

Santa Anita Derby Due For 13th Run Tomorrow

Santa Anita hosts the 13th Santa Anita Derby with trainers and jockeys set for tomorrow. The race draws top three year olds and a field expected to challenge for the $ prize money and stakes at Santa Anita Park.

Your Host Favored In Santa Anita Derby Preview

In Arcadia California a 12 horses field is shaping the Santa Anita Derby with Your Host a prohibitive favorite after two decisive wins this meeting. Great Circle from Santa Barbara’s Yolo Stable is an outside threat, aiming to upset the 100000 mile event as the three year olds contest the 1 1/8 mile race. In San Francisco the Seals revert to peanuts after a public uproar over stadium cleanup costs, ejecting the policy but quickly reversing as fans press for peanut vendors.

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Three Hoop Tourney Pairings Listed

Three sectional tourney pairings are announced for Class A Sections 20 and 31 and Junior High Section 13. Junior High Section 12 meets tomorrow to draw. Mullens vs Pineville in 31 set for March 16 at Mullens gym, win heads to Region likely Athens. Section 20 opening game Oak Hill vs Mustangs on March 8 with Fayetteville on March 10.

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Tigers Top B C to Avenge Earlier Defeat

Salem College Tigers defeated Beckley College Blue Hawks 80 to 57 in a West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference game. Salem led 22-18 in the second and 30-18 in the fourth while Morus and Smallwood starred for Salem, with Bezzini and Riffe reaching double figures for Beckley. The result evened the season series and nudged Salem up in the standings while Beckley fell to 13th.

Beckley College Blue Hawks Salem College West Virginia Salem Smallwood Sheckley Pete Bezzini Noel “Babe” Riffe Hawks Juliano Tigers Paracha Blue Hawks Fairmont Earrig

Ski Champ Says American Course Made for Schoolboys

Swiss skier Georges Schneider won the world slalom title in Aspen, but called the 40-gate course too easy. He argued European courses would have featured more gates and sharper turns, making the test tougher for him and others.

Associated Press Aspen Colo Georges Schneider Europe Tun Schneider Switzerland Aspen Mountain Schnei der Said Stern Zeno Colo Italy

Nationals and Lakers reach 40th wins in NBA action

The Syracuse Nationals and Minneapolis Lakers each earned their 40th victory of the season. The Nationals defeated the Tri-City Blackhawks 105 to 74, while the Lakers edged the St. Louis Hawks 72 to 71 with a late jumper by Haley.

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State to Train Game Wardens

State to train game wardens with a two month program at the new state police academy near Dunbar. Conservation officers and recruits will attend three classes of 25. two three week sessions and one two week session. Instructors will come from the commission staff and allied safety and wildlife agencies.

State Police Academy Dunbar Commission Dahlia Safety

Dukes and Western Kentucky Near NIT Berth

Duquesne, ranked seventh, defeated Long Island 60-53 at Madison Square Garden, while Western Kentucky crushed Miami Florida 83-47 to extend its win streak. Niagara upset City College of New York 68-63 in the Garden, boosting bids as the selection outlook leaned toward Canisius.

Anyues Duquesne Associated Press Long Island Madison Square Garden Debonair Dukes Western Kentucky Miami Fla Niagara City College New York Garden N.lt Cansius Buffalo Murray State New Britain Conn Chicago Loyola Western Michigan Vanderbilt Mississippi William and Mary Washington and Lee Chet Giermak St. Michaels of Vermont Norwich West Texas New Mexico

Rhode Island State College names head football coach

Harold W. Kopp, a Buffalo native and Western Maryland graduate, was reported as Rhode Island State College’s choice to replace Bill Beck. Kopp, a former Brown aide and Yale line coach under Herman Hickman, was not officially confirmed by officials who cited discussions about the state football situation in Kingston last Monday.

Associated Press Kingston R. L Harold W. Kopp Buffalo N.Y Western Maryland College Rhode Island State College Bill Beck Kopp Brown University Yalé Herman Hickman Rhode Island Me Kopp New Haven

Hart in Knot By Hart in Knot By

Notre Dame All American end Leon Hart, bound for the Detroit Lions next season, will sign a different contract today. He and Lois Newyahr plan to wed at St Coleman’s Church in Turtle Creek Pennsylvania, both aged 21.

Associated Press Turtle Creek Leon Hart Notre Dame Detroit Lions Hart Lois Newyahr St. Coleman's Church Pennsylvania Wart

Philly Eagles Hire Jim Thorpe in PR Role

Jim Thorpe, age 61, re joins pro football with the Philadelphia Eagles in a public relations post. Mrs. Thorpe says he will return to uniform for exhibitions of kicking and may take on other duties from GM James Clark. Thorpe is slated to appear with the Eagles for a game against the college all stars at Soldier Field next August.

Associated Press Chicago Jim Thorpe Philadelphia Eagles Jim Patricia Thorpe Eagles

Fishing pond for kids planned at Kanawha State Forest

The Conservation Commission reports a two acre fishing pond will be built this summer near Charleston in Kanawha State Forest. It will be stocked with catfish suckers sunfish and other varieties and all fish will be tagged for study. The pond will also serve as a fish management instruction center for conservation officers who will visit periodically to learn species identification and enforcement topics.

Charleston Associated Press Kanawha State Forest Conservation Commission

Mountain Lions defeat Bluefield Red Raiders 77 to 61

Concord Mountain Lions knocked off Bluefield College Red Raiders 77 61 in a nonconference game in Athens. Hobby Marrs led all scorers with 23 points, Ralph Ball added 21, Tom Looney scored 20, and Concord built an 18 13 second period run to lead 41 24 at halftime. Ball shined at the line with five straight makes.

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