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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1949

Page

4

Jersey Bowlers Lead ABC Five-Man Event In Atlantic City

In Atlantic City New Jersey bowlers from Hershey Mut moved into first in the five-man ABC tournament as New Jersey pins toppled in the singles. Ed Taylor of Eatontown led New Jersey with 672 to rank third while John Hogan and Robert Prophet posted solid 63s and 644 respectively with Sam Weinstein tied for tenth. Joseph Van Winkle remained top overall with 1872 but fell to eighth in singles after a 649.

Associated Press Atlantic City N. J Hershey Mut New Jersey de Angelis Griie Yershey Wn Luse Ed Taylor Eatontown X. J John Hogan F Paterson Robert Prophet Sam Weinstein Albuqny N.Y Joseph van Winkle Charleston W. Va

Beckley Boxers Advance to Semi Finals in Golden Gloves

Ten Beckley fighters remain in the regional Golden Gloves tournament at Radio Center with eight advancing to the semi finals. Luther Crider of Raleigh and June Larkin of Firevo already moved into the championship rounds, while Raleigh Register athletes posted three knockouts, three decisions and one loss to pace the quarter finals.

BOB Wills Register Huntington Beckley Sane Radio Center Beys Luther Crider Raleigh June Larkin Firevo Crider Larkin Raleigh Register Ae Ae Crider Vicious Rie Simms Lud Ferguson Bill Pickens Charleston Philby Dunlap Tony Paglina Firece Dunlap Earl Morchison Skellua Arthur Turner Thei Kateah Cuuntians Johnny Tanner Hirst Charles Warren Parkersburg

TriCounty Cage Tourney Planned Despite Early Mess

The TriCounty Cage Tourney announces schedule changes with matches set on Sunday and Saturday. Teams include Coal City Cash Market Armco-Chappie's Esso and Red U4. notable boxers Johnny Osborne and Clarence Cousin appear in heats with finals looming February 27.

Beckley Boxing Night Crowns Champions At Open Meet

In Beckley a tough junior high style boxing night featured finalists from Coalfield and surrounding counties. Fighters from Huntington and Parkersburg faced Beckley and Williamson contenders with several decisives and near knockouts, including Tanner defeating Rocky Bender and Johnny Bates beating Bob Smith in hard fought bouts.

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Hinton Retires Shires Jersey From 1947 48 Honors

Hinton High School will retire Pat Shires No 13 jersey worn in 1947 and 1948 for all state honor back to back. Coach Charlie Scrader announced the hang in the trophy case and noted Shires was Hinton's second all state gridder. Parkersburg results and other boxing notes follow in this damaged page بث

Hinton Hinton High School Pat Shires Charlie Scrader Shires

Tonight's Cage Card of College and High School Matches

A crowded schedule features West Liberty at Wesleyan Schemde at Morris and Kichwood at Mr. Hope among many high school showdowns. Other notable pairings include Meadow Bridge at Pax Prinaceton and Montgomery at Harboursville with boxing Golden Gloves in Huntington.

West Liberty Wesleyan Schemde Morris Marvey Kichwood Baileysville Rupert Crichton Matgaka Verndon Concord GMS Lincoln Ayrd

High School Basketball Scores Roundup

Weirton 50 Follansbee 39 Sherrard 47 Wheeling McKinley 36 Philippi 46 Parsons 38 Huntington Fast 35 Stonewall Jackson 38 Lewisburg 48 Ronceverte 27 West Fairmont 58 Clarksburg St Marys 39 Burnsville 38 Walkersville 36 Pine Grove 37 Wallace 37 Crichton 74 Rainelle 64 Talcott 45 Webster Springs 43 Alderson 46 Union 28 Burch 48 Baileysville 47 Cairo 45 Sistersville 44 Salem 62 Farmington 38 Buffalo 28 Wayne 24

Weirton Follawsbee Sherrard Wheeling McKinley Philippi Parsons Afuntington Fast Stonewall Jackson Lewisburg Ronceverte West Fairmont Clarksburg St Mary's Burnsville Walkersville Pine Grove Wallace Crichton Rainelle Talcott Webster Springs Alderson Union Burch Baileysville Cairo Sistersville Salem Farmington Buffalo Wayne

Hawks Have Slim Chance to Win Collegiate Title

Morris Harvey remains in the race for the conference crown with a 9-3 mark and three final league games. Fairmont State, Davis and Elkins, Beckley, and West Liberty are in playoff contention with remaining schedules shaping the title chase.

Tanner Robert McNeill Huntington McNeill Wreetarad Gornotek Krnnk Hawks Associated Press Morris Harvey Picesetters Charleston Po-tomae State Golden Eagles Potomac Cellac West Liberty Virginia Wesleyan Marshall Indiana State Big Green Hoosiers Kansas City Fairmont State Davis and Elkins Senators Salem Glenville Beckley West Virginia Tech Alderson- Hroaddus Bethany Marietta Polinia Tech Fairment Concord Ithe Falcons A&a Davis Elkins

West Virginia Negro high school basketball championship dates set

The article notes dates March 2 17 18 and 19 for the state championship at Bluefield Verduce Rose Keener and G Kester state college planks along with a special publicity project for the Stover to plan for the state junior high event in Charleston on March 23 4 and 5. It lists numerous coaches officials and committee members from Bluefield Charleston and surrounding areas.

Hollywood Gee Cerrito, Co Hutchins Aikins Richmond Hatcher Top Akerss F McAlister Vaught Itulman lGenel Los Thompsor Leslie Af D. Thompson Ee Reeser Oleginia Bluefield Rose Keener G. Kester State College Lew Price Hill Garnet High Charleston Stover G. Williams Wiliams Burger Koy C. Willams Garten Durham Union Blevins Joseph A. Gouga James Ae Gunther Whares Veirton R. A. Brown C. T. Hairston A. P. Hembtin Insti- Cook Griffith Prillman Huffman Thomas E. Ashe Mt. Hope D. Anderson Bramwell Union Meadows Lenz Maceo Teel Nelson Pervis Bales R Blankenshir Piedmont Carl Watson C Hivens Eston J. H. Mackey Fxe G. Crawford Hinton Janistfield A As L. Daniels Elkins Martin Whatfield Richardson Liberty West West Center Bethany Virginia Concer Beckley College Beckley GMN College Blue Hawks Smith Beeen Keatley Nickell Hind Morris Harvey Bowman MiWard iFormer Sloco Bonafacio Woods Woodrow Talals Wilson W. VA. Tech Waren Morris Harvey Yakunich Fairmont State Bonds Davis & Elkins Stilemine Keckley Sims Concord Sis Rogers West Liberty Es Alderson-Broaddus Glenville Eens iKeferees Harless Danner West Liberty Wesleyan Potomac Southern Board

Beckley College Five Triumphs 71 67 Over West Virginia Tech

Beckley College defeated West Virginia Tech 71 to 67 to avenge a 20 point loss at Montgomery. Dick Smith Pat Nickell and Ken Kealley led scoring as Sam Farmer and Bowman sparked a late rally to edge the Tech squad and keep the Beckley team in the hunt for Morris Harvey.

Rechigs College West Virginia Tech Beckley Montgomery Dick Smith Pat Nickell Ken Kealley Beckley College Tech Sam Farmer Bowman Blue Hawks Morris Harvey

FIGHTS LAST NIGHT In New York and Boston

Silvano Locatelli of Torino outpointed Paulie Jackson in New York while Duilo Spagnolo and Roy Thomas fought to a draw in Boston. Lou Trudel, ex Cleveland Bacons star, now works as a goal judge in Springfield Massachusetts lighting the jet when players score.

Associated Press New New York Lou Trudel Cleveland Bacons American Hockey League Springfield Mass Trude

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