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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1949

Page

5

Jersey Bowlers Lead After ABC Event at Atlantic City

At Atlantic City the Jersey bowlers gained the ABC lead as De Angels Grille of Hershey posted a 2473 team score winning the fayve-man event. Ed Taylor Eatontown N J rolled 672 to place third in singles, Joan Hingum East Paterson 640 for sixth, Robert Prophet 644 tied for tenth with Sam Weinstein Albany N Y. Joseph Van Winkle Charleston W Va led all events with 1872 but fell to eighth in singles with 649.

Atlantic City la Leit Hershey New Jersey Hhorough Ed Taylor Eatontown N.S Joan Hingum East Paterson Robert Prophet Sam Weinstein Albany N.Y Joseph van Winkle Charleston W. Va

Beckley boxers reach regional semi finals in Golden Gloves event

Ten Beckley fighters from an 18-man roster remain in the running as the regional Golden Gloves quarterfinals in Radla Center progress. Wins include a technical knockout by Larkin and a decision for Simms, with Nash of Highcoal defeating Clark in a controversial lightweight bout.

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Tri County Cage Tourney Planned

Championship of the Tri County League set for Beckley on February 27 with events beginning February 24. Semifinals February 26 and a 2:30 pm final, as officials search to staff referees amid past limitations. bouts feature Marshall Ricketts and Johnny Kee among notable fighters, with Beckley boxers and Huntington participants competing in multiple weight classes.

Beckley Aumory Tour Diretyr Samy Maer Coal City Sophia Armco Ers Marshall” “Ricketts Fireco Johnny Kee Charleston Kee Shan Rickells New York Clarence Cousin Harper Johnny Osborne Highcoal Osborne Nack Humphreys Clevon Murray Fast Beckley Sam Pickens Pickens Barney Hale Ashland Oor Hale Sch Hannen

Chapple's Esso and Dias Floral Clash in Loop Night

February games schedule shows Chapple's Esso versus Walker's Esso at 7 00 p m and Dias Floral meeting Dorothy Shamrocks at 8 15 p m on February 25. On February 26 at 6 30 p m the winner of February 24 games faces pmeck with Co F of Armory to play Independent team at 7 45 p m. The event concludes February 27 with the winner of February 25 games at 2 30 p m in the championship.

Chapple Esso Walker Dias Floral Dorothy Shamrocks Co. F of Armory

Hinton Retires Shires Jersey Mirroring Local Grid Honors

Hinton High School will retire the 1947 1948 jersey worn by Wat Shires the program’s early all state standout. Shires joined Hinton’s hall of fame as the second local gridder to earn all state recognition while Coach Charlie Scrader notes the ceremony confirms his lasting impact. The item preserves a period of high school football distinction in Parkersburg region.

Hinton Hinton High School Wat Shires Charlie Scrader Shires

Cage Card schedule shows multiple high school matchups tonight

The evening lineup lists West Liberty vs Wesleyan and Morriy vs Hacvey among many high school boys and girls games. Other noted pairs include Mt. Hope Marsh Fork Ansted Gauley Bridge Nuttall Kalnelle and Meadow Bridge Pax Falncetan Fayetteville Oak Hull Minton Shady Sel Clear Fork Greenbank Montgomery Laeger Burd Halleysville Crichton Matoaka Herndon Concord Training Lincoln Byrderrillermag widening Sutton Boxing Golden Gloves Huntington.

Oleges West Liberty Wesleyan Fotonize Morriy Hacvey Uh Hichwood Mt. Hope Marsh Fork Trap Ail Keeana Fineville Ansted Gauley Bridge Nuttall Kalnelle Mark Ewaln Sloro Konceverte Kenick Nicholay County Kingston Meadow Bridge Pax Falncetan Fayetteville Oak Hull Minton Shady Sel Clear Fork Marhoton Ap Greenbank Montgomery Farboursville Highborn Lewisburg Gary Laeger Burd Halleysville Rupert Crichton Matoaka Herndon Concord GMS Lincoln Byrd-@rillermag Aft Lincoln Ac Conley Widen Sutton Boxing Golden Gloves Huntington

Weirton followsbee edges Sherrard in state scores

Weirton Followsbee 39 Sherrard 47 McKinley 35 Huntington East 38 West Fairmont 58 Clarksburg 8 Burnsville 38 Walkersville 36 Pine Grove 57 Wallace 37 Crichton 74 Rainelle 64 Talcott 45 Webster Springs 43 Alderson 46 Union 28 Cairo 45 Sistersville 4 Salem 62 Farmington 38 Buffalo 28 Wayne 24

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Hawks Face Slim Chance In Key Collegiate Title Run

Morris Harvey leads the West Virginia conference chase with a 9-3 tally and must sweep its remaining games at home against Potomac and Glenville, plus a road visit to Huntington, to claim the title. Fairmont State and Salemea posted upset wins as the league tightens with three weeks left in the race.

Associated Press Morris Harvey Charleston Porlomar State Golden Eagles Potomac West Liberty West Virginia Westeyan Marshall Indiana State Big Green Hoosiers Kansas City Huntington Fairmont State Davis Snail Jelkins Senators Salem Glenville Beckley West Virginia Tech Alderson- Broaddus Geeneesis Bethany Marietta Rend Affai Fairmont Concord West Liberty Falcons Davis Hollywood Elkins Cow Cermuto F Hutchins Beckley Fotals Ao Faj Apa Pr Akers McAllister Vauchi Hulman Old Genel Negro High School West Vire Pirginia Bluefield Kesler State College Execut- Barnabits Glive Totais Hs ‘Ff O-Az Durham Joseph A. A. Gough James Plnwares Weirton R. A. Brownsanther Gartner Bluefield Clintop A. P. Hamblin Insti Thomas F. Ashe Mt. Hope Hellman D. Anderson Bramwell Nirion Meadows Long Maceo A Nelson Pervis Bates Blankenship Ajot Piedmont Carl Watson Char- Hivens Hleston J. H. Mackey Excelsior Walker G. Crawford Hinton James Chatfielda Sates L. Daniels

Beckley College Ties for Third In WVIC Loop

Beckley College’s Blue Hawks moved into a tie for third in the WVIC standings after last night’s games. Morris Harvey remains a clear leader while the tight race saw second and third place swap positions, highlighted by Millard Bowman’s clutch shooting at Woodrow Wilson Gymnasium.

West Virginia Beckley College Blue Hawks Morris Harvey Millard Bowman Stoco Woodrow Wson Gymnasium

Beckley College Defeats West Virginia Tech 71 67

Beckley College beat West Virginia Tech 71 to 67 to improve its standings and avenge a 20 point loss at Montgomery. Dick Smith Pat Nickell and Ken Keatley led early scoring while Sam Farmer and Bowman keyed the late surge as about 800 fans watched the Blue Hawks.

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

FIGHTS LAST NIGHT IN ASSOCIATED PRESS BOX

Fights last night featured Silvano Locatelli beating Paulie Jackson by outpoint in Reading. Dunce Spagnolo and Roy Thomas drew in a 10 round bout in New York. Loui Trudel, a former Cleveland Barons star, now serves as goal judge in Springfield and sparks the crowd whenever AHU players score.

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