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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1954

Page

8

Partlow Versus Stanley Thriller Highlights Huntington Night

Opening night of the Regional Golden Gloves in Huntington featured two Beckley boxers as Bill Stanley of Princewick and Robert Jones of Sullivan won their bouts. Stanley defeated Kenny Partlow in a dramatic lightweight novice clash with multiple knockdowns and dramatic rallies that had about 2,000 fans on their feet.

Beckley Huntington Legion-Register Bill Stanley Princewick Robert Jones Sullivan Stanley Kenny Partlow Jones Andy Kozar Lanark Arthur Strickland Alfonso Larkin Milford Zeigler Garfield Garten John LeGrand June Larkin David Moore Carlos Gibson Branchland Everett Lee Meek Scotty Hensley Franklin Light St Albans Bill Davis Omar Junior Franklin Larry Lawson North Elis Ronnie Hinkle Willamson W. Va Forrest L. Eans Kenneth Thompson David Massey Seth Jimmy Sparks Logan Ralph Hatton Dan Martin Lakin Tommy Ellis Nitro William Gayheart Norman Collins Davin Charley Gross Crown City Ohio Donald Ward Gallipolis H. D. Moore Puritan Mines Collier L. Smith Levi Martin Thurman Workman Sylvester Roger Hammond Paintsville Tommy McComas Frank Patton Frank Christy Charleston Joseph Vincent Parkersburg

Senators Trade Bearden to Seattle of PCL

Charleston Senators ship Gene Bearden and cash to Seattle of the Pacific Coast League for Art DeDuca and Alex Garbowski. President Danny Menendez says Garbowski provides a needed defensive shortstop and Garbowski was used as a utility player last season.

Senators Bearden Seattle P.C.L Charleston Charleston Senators Gene Bearden Pacific Coast League Today Danny Menendez American Association Baseball Club Art de Duca Alex Garbowski

Stanley Cops Regional Gloves Thriller Beats Cabell Boy

West Virginia regional Golden Gloves opens with a fast paced night at Huntington featuring a double eight count moment when Bill Stanley edged Kenny Partlow in a dramatic welterweight clash. Thirty-six bouts moved through with 19 decisions 11 TKOs and four defaults as McComas wowed with 15 second knockout.

Huntington West Virginia Memorial Field House Tommy McComas Frank Patton Paintsville Bill Stanley Princewick Kenny Partlow Stanley

Murphy and Lewellen Named No 8 Assistants

Murphy and Lewellen named as assistants for the North squad in the 1954 North South football game. Dick McElwee of Romney High School selected Bob Murphy of Masontown and Howard Lewellen of Warwood to join the North staff, completing the coaching lineup alongside South coach Dick Ware and his picks Chasey Wilson and Harold Cox.

Romney W. Va Dick McElwee Romney High School Bob Murphy Masontown High Howard Lewellen Warwood Lewellen WVU Marine Corps Kingwood High School Murphy

Rebels Owls Cats Triumph in Tri County Schoolboy Games

Beckley’s Flying Eagles lost 70 69 at Bluefield as Julian Trail fouled Buddy Weeks at the buzzer. Weeks made the late free throw. Mt Hope upset Gauley Bridge 57 57 run by Jim Morgan and Howard Taylor 19 each. Marion Brown 32 for Glen Rogers Owls beat Marsh Fork. Stoco led by Joe Wyce 24 beat Hinton. Mullens defeated Princeton with Miller Hurt Tabscott 22 18 17.

Beckley Dwayne Wingler Norman Southern Howard Hurt c Tony Lusky Julian Trail Paul Hutchinson Hill Billy Otals Bluepiel Jim Heaster Richard Kinser Hugh Whittaker Buddy Weeks Bob Musser Bob Morricles Jonn Bowless Eddie Morricles Jim Richardson Beckley Bluefield Princeton Cal Belcher Bill Sowers Pat Johnson Gary Cooper Frank Rule Ray Joe Wyce Charles Kidd Ron Powells Hinton A Stoco A Flying Eagles Gauley Bridge Travelers Mullens Rebels Glen Rogers Owls Pax Wildcats Stoco Indians Mark Twain Beavers Eagles Weeks Tony Lusk Dwayne Wingler Norton Canterbury Dudley Burgess Mt. Hope Jim Morgan Howard Taylor Marion Brown Big Glen Rogers Center Owls Marsh Don Stover

Today’s Games Featuring Oak Hill and Nearby Teams

A slate of high school matchups includes Lookout at Oak Hill, Gary at Oceana, McComas at Herndon, Chas at Reds, and Meadow Bridge Jr at Rainelle Jr, highlighting regional rivalries and season progress.

Oak Hill Gary Oceana McComas Herndon Chas Reds Kingston Meadow Bridge Rainelle Jr

Locals Fall Short as Mt Hope Upsets Gauley 59 to 57

Mt Hope Mus tangs edge Gauley 59 57 in a tight Coalfield Conference tilt on Gauley court. Mullens cruises to 15th win in 16 with 83 75 over Princeton Tigers. Glen Rogers wins 13th (10th straight) 90 75 over Marsh Fork. Pax 12th win 67 52 vs Kingston. Stoce defeats Hinton 67 63. Mark Train tops Trap Hill 83 66. Stratton Bull dogs topple Park Central 66 61. Fayetteville beats Ansted 73 59. Baileysville defeats Gilbert 95 50. Clear Fork edges Shady Spring 66 65. Meadow Bridge 79 60 over Rainelle. Trap Hill Juniors beat Shady Spring Tiger Cubs 61 37. Lookout at Oak Hill and Gary at Oceana top card. Charleston Reds vs Kingston MeComas vs Herndon Meadow Bridge Junior High at Rainelle. Beckley and Bluefield split early before late rally tied it. Virginia Cavaliers win one of five ACC games lead by Buzz Wilkinson scoring leader and Bill Casey free throw percentage leader. ACC boxing resumes March 6 Virginia Maryland. Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons keeps horses in same barn at Hialeah since 1931 rebuild. New Jersey has 127 thoroughbred breeding farms.

MT. Hope Norton Canterbury Jim Morgan Fred Dixon Bill Potter Dudley Burgess Firgil Dillion Gayle Bridge Julian Taylor Howard Taylor Otho Mays Rogar Baughang Don Moong Raymond Dudas Jack Forloines Bob Johnsons Joe Sebio Mt. Hope Gauley Bridge Ee — Marsh Fork Larry Cassel Dick Jarrell Leef Sellards c Clay G Crider Barkers Hopkins Glen Rogers Kermit Gentry Eugene Herron Marion Browne Azel Bailey G Tommy Lamb Gs Harold Snuffers Teddy Clay S Wilsons Man Nickie Troskys Marsh Fork Len Rogers Ap Kingston Chuck Sprouses Jack Clifton Thomas Walker E Larry Sandy Tom Plasha G Leonard Adkins S Bill S'gree Larry Scarboroughs Trap Hilt Jerry Pan Don Miller Thompsons Arnol Thompsons i Mark Twain Os Kineston Ddie Adkins Wax Ronnie McKinney George Par F Bull Anderson Donnie Hanshaw Meadow Bridge Douglas Bowers George Parker Jame Thomas Fi Otals Dalla Sanford Trap Hill Bill He Jim Hulme Thomas Woolwines Shady Spring Jin Shaers Pitzenbarger George McLaughlins Hn Johnsons Richie Gravely Kainelle Clear Fork Charle Rok Harold Bryant Gilbert Edwin Burgess Bert Sandy Fer Laegers Vning Frankie Clint Eadways Leer Earl Short Farne i Lines Harry Kegleys Shady Bring Bobs Jerrys Baileysville Ken Ansted Jim Slidt Eddie Blume Paul Mellec Dave Hess Dick McGrAw Dan Cavendish Ick Banrtes Travis Sullivan la Toe Stat Jim Dempsey Odell Hatfield Elvin Skaggs Wn Harvey Max Herricks Ck ¢ Vdfreys Tack Green Fayettevill Shannon James Andrews Ralph Parsons Sibert James Akers O'Neal Ballewsville Richard Henry Prouse Mark Haynie Alfred Jennings Shady Springer Kenneth Kings Greer Willie Dileonardo Gs Wilt Eerz Fayetteville W.va. Athletic Union Park Central Rakes Charles Martin David Coates Dan Frooe Tom Hobsom Trap Hili Robert Alston Major Reed Gibsons Cove Oah Henderson Leonard Reeds Hershel Watkins Ag Glan ‘ Ino Wilmore Austins Milas Stratton Howard Barrett Cornelius Clark Mt Hope Mustangs Gauley Court Mullens Princeton Tigers Pax Kingston Wildcats Stoce Hinton Mark Train Gilbert Rainelle Tiger Cubs Lookout Oak Hill Gary Oceana Charleston Reds MeComas Herndon Meadow Bridge Junior High Beckley Bluefield

Medic Defends Aussie Quarantine in Olympic Horses

New Jersey animal quarantine chief Dr. Francis Herchenroder argues Australia’s island status allows strict safeguards against diseases like hoof and mouth. He notes New Zealand shares similar rules and warns loosening restrictions could threaten both economies and livestock health. He says his view is not about judging horsemen but about quarantine priority over jumping contests.

Francis Herchenroder Clifton N.J Agricultural Research Service Port of New York New Zealand Australia

Ronceverte Rifflemen Win Guard Rifle League III

Ronceverte Company H of the National Guard won first place in a League III rifle match in Beckley defeating four other companies. Captain Kenneth W. Moore led the winning team to qualification for the state championship in Charleston next month.

Ronceverte Rifflemen Company H National Guard Kenneth W. Moore Charleston Beckley Richwood Gassaway Eugene V. Spence Paul F. Ramsey Merel G. Morgan Charles W. Patton Kenneth C. Reed Howard W. Rodgers James E H. Jackson Keith W. Dotson

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