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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1956

Page

10

Dons Seek 46th Straight With St Mary's Cal at Hand

Dayton aims to rebound at Louisville after a tight loss in a rematch. UCLA faces Oregon State while West Virginia's Hot Rod Hundley shines at Madison Square Garden with 40 points. Utah regains the Skyline lead by routing New Mexico 101 to 74 and Brigham Young trails closely.

Associated Press San Francisco St. Mary’s California Louisvillery Dayton Flyers Louisville Cardinals Dons Louisville UCLA Oregon State West Virginia Hot Rod Hundley Mountaineers Bt. John's Brooklyn Bradison Square Garden Hundley Garden St. John Henry Boykoff Handley Virginia Buzz Wilkinson Furman Darrell Floyd Niagara Seton Hall Xavier Ohio Western Kentucky Richmond Virginia Military Virginia Tech Floyd Utah Brigham Young

Scores M Points in 02 15 Victory Crown

Fairmont 97 Bethany WVa 80 and Shepherd WVa 80. Norfolk Wm. Mary 7 Western Kentucky Sones ORIG a8 Virginia Tech Furman Exons voamunery. Maryland 7 Loyola Maryland. Washington Kee Univ Fairleigh Utah 11 New Mexico 9 Montana Denver 72.

Fairmont Bethany Wva Shepherd Norfolk Mary Sones ORIG Virginia Furman Marice Baltimore Mid Loyola Washington Kee Univ Fairleigh Utah New Mexico Montana Denver

Local regional glover finals fuel Huntington boxing hopes

In Huntington a regional Gloves tournament advances to semifinals after a night of 15 knockouts, 18 decisions and seven defaults. Notable results include Jimmy White of Anchor Athletic Club with two KOs and a decision, and Ted Hanna of Gallipolis sweeping all three opponents. Team standings show Huntington Veterans of Foreign Wars and Gallipolis Eagles tied at nine wins, two losses.

Huntington Advertiser Anchor Athletic Club Jimmy White Bert Smith Gallipolis Ohio Ted Hanna Clif Murphy Jackie Jackson Huntington Veterans of Foreign Wars Gallipolis Eagles Tomar Jimmy Cremeans Nolan French Sylvester Norman Collins Davin Stewart Osborne Charleston Alfonso Larkin Fireco Willis Nowlin Williamson Clifford Murphy Debarton Robert Wiley Amigo Melvin Fulgham Wiliamson Bernard "Aliff Tél Don Sigler C. F. McCann Ft. Gay Whitesville Bobby Whaley Iliamson Gallipollis Artis Whitehead Lakin Benjamin Adams Stephen Fullmer Proctor Ted Hanna Gallipolli Ronald Bright Beckley

Fullimer Faces Turner Tonight At Madison Square Garden

New York fans expect a tight middleweight rubber match as Gene Fullmer of Utah battles Gil Turner of Philadelphia at Madison Square Garden. Fullmer sits at No. 6 in the division. Turner is unlisted in the top 10. NBC will televise the 10 p.m. EST bout, following Fullmer’s two recent wins and Turner's upset loss to him last year.

New York Gene Cyclone)Fullmer Weet Fullmer Turner Cyclone the Garden Charles Homez France Bobo Olson Sugar Ray Robinson Brooklyn Salt Lake City NBC

Basilio Saxton Title Bout Set in Chicago Stadium

Welterweight champion Carmen Basilio and challenger Johnny Saxton signed a 30 30 split for a 15 round title bout in Chicago Stadium on March 14. The bout, postponed from February 15 due to Basilio’s illness, will be televised and is expected to net $50 60 thousand. Saxton signs alone as his manager is suspended. Basilio and Joe Netro signed for Basilio, with Frank Palermo suspended.

Chicago Wi Carmen Basilio Johnny Saxton Chicago Stadium Basilio Joe Netro John de John Saxton Philadelphia Frank Blinky DeMarco Ne Last Jupe

Monday Fight Ruling On New York Commission Hatched

New York State Athletic Commission chairman Julius Helfand faced a ruling on the fate of Monday night fights from St Nicholas Arena after a two day hearing into charges against the London Sporting Club promoter Tex Sullivan and his ex partner Wille Gilzenberg. Helfand reserved decision to Jan 25. Gilzenberg surrendered his license as corporation treasurer and sold his interest to Sullivan but Helfand rejected Gilzenberg's license. The case alleges ties to convicted persons and bookmakers and attempts to relocate to Baltimore to sabotage the commission and accuses paying fighters in cash and using an unlicensed manager.

New York Julius Helfand New York States Athletic Commission St. Nicholas Arena Tex Sullivan London Sporting Club Sullivan Wille Gilzenberg Helfand Gilenberg Gilzenberg Baltimore Commission Boxing’ Guild of New York

Fetchick Leads Texas Open With 63 In San Antonio

Mike Fetchick of Mahopac New York carded a sizzling 63 to grab early lead in the $20,000 Texas Open at the Ft. Sam Houston course in San Antonio Texas The field of 157 includes Manuel de la Torre Al Besselink Paul McGuire John Custin and Tommy Bolt with Souchak aiming to rebound after last year’s record 257.

San Antonio Tex Mike Fetchick Mahopac N. Y Sam Houston Brackenridge Park Manuel de la Torre Milwaukee al Besselink Grossinger’s Paul McGuire Wichita, Kan John Custin Charlottesville Tommy Bolt Chattanooga Mike Souchak Souchak Brackenridge Army

Boxing card results from multiple sites report draws and wins

Associated Press notes Billy Peacock from Los Angeles defeated Joey Benson with a 12 percent advantage in Philadelphia while Henry Gault from Spartanburg outpointed Bobby Singleton in Philadelphia. Richmond Powell and Charles Que fought to a technical draw after Powell was knocked down in the first round, with referee ruling a draw.

Associated Press Los Angeles Billy Peacock Philadelphia Joey Benson

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