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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1954

Page

6

Tri-County Roundup: Rebels Clinch Tie in Conference Race

Gauley Bridge wins NRW title as Gauley Travelers beat Nicholas County 76 66 on Summersville court to push to 16 2 and 12 1 in NRWC. Mullens tops Oak Hill 74 47 to reach 17 1, clinching Coalfield crown with one win more. Stoco narrowly beats Mt Hope 67 55 to stay tied for second. Meadow Bridge, Rainelle set for Class B action.

Gauley Bridge Mullens Rebels Gauley’s Travelers Nicholas County High Grizzles Summersville Mullens Oak Hill Red Devil Rebels Fayetteville Mustangs Mt. Hope Stoco's Indians Stoco Shady Spring Tigers Beaver Sophia Beckley Junior High Faglets Pineville Ross Irle Cagers DuBois Excelsior of War Meadow Bridge Rainelle Crichton Rupert Levers Vernon Hart Bill Good Gauley Grizzlies Howard Taylor Larry Buchanan Fred Dixon Buchanan Oceana Glen Rogers Owls Kermit Turner Owls Herndon Concord Training School of Athens Blue Hawks Trojans Princeton Bill Jennings Robert Blair Blue Hawk Baileysville Rough Riders Glen Rogers- Herndon Trap Hill Wildcats Surveyor Jim Shields Don Miller Wiley Trent Mt. View Minutemen Tony Tallerico Bob Reynolds Man Butch Goode Richwood Lookout John Chambers Montgomery Mark Haynie Dick O'Neal Stratton Beckley Byrd Prillerman Amigo Conley Lincoln Ken Crockett Bulldogs Byrd-Prillerman Panthers Washington London Elkhorn Walthall Ted Cley Wilson Mans Nick Trosky Bobby Tabscott Terry Penn Bob Ratliff Bill Toler Vernon Hurt See Charles Smith Dave Miller W. Akers Gary Burkett Toler Eddie McClains Jerry Mays Melvin Brooks Bill Hinkles Jan Caldwells Bob Aybems John Leffmans Ack Burketts Vernon Shorts Bill Watkins Bob Livelys Louie Dotson Glen Rogers Fred Rogusky Gary Reid Kenneth Pannell Jim Shield Shelton Sanger Odelle Hatfield Frank Millers Paul Mitchell Jim Green Jim Short Ken Gilley Joe Short Mount Hope Mike Shannon Jack BanIsters Tom Feazel Jim Morgan Larry Greery Dudley Burgess G Med Amos Hendricks John Bolt Wiley Trent c Spades Don Hinter Jim Stafford Frankie Lights Billy Hinte Bill Potte Bill Hurt David Winston Tom Barrons Stoce Delmar Harmon Frank Smedley Larry Buchanan c Joe Wyce Charles Kidd Il Tyrstucks Carl Ellison Dale Henleys Joe Tilley Ec Ww Powell David Hagagayn Ay Goodeg Mt Hope Rob Belchers Stoco Rk Jerry Collins Sonny Mannings New River Reman Gauley Joe Long Bob Clines Julian Taylor Jane Tony Tallerico Celd Rogar Baughneg Buddy Adkins Rob Johnson Lowell Leach Jack Forboines Bill Bromfields Don Moons LeRoy Morton Ronnie Holstein Ed Mains W.va. Athletic Union Fars da Ashington Mike Bell Montgomery Walter Sigeers R Mitchell Hard Cantley John Larry Phillips Alfred Richmond Krrd Neasec Otals Giacomo Byrd-Priserman Crlie Wollertong Robert Wright Lach Kennedy Walter Staples McCardy Vern Richardson Waves James Scott Regear Aed James Richardson G Herberts M Hall Danny Turnes Samuel Ro Ake David Alfeennins Willie Dibeon Lincoln J Hagers Howard Barrett Clement Beauford King George Secrist Lee Otis Hambr Blianken O McKirey Flahorn Stewa ' Ireo Concord Training Bill Jerfis George Keatley Chester Pettry Niev Gunter G Jery Will Ams Jerry Co Martti I Fikhorn Bert Leslie Pavia McKinney Pat Johnson Eddin Allen Lowell Lawsons Kenett Culliss Robert al Ir Ullop Glen Ae Kermit Gentry Vwene Herron Kon Brown Om Flynn Ec Bailey Eg Pmy Lamb Herold Snuffers Payetteville Mar Stock Welch Union Gap Mills

Milwaukee Upsets Syracuse 70 68 in NBA thriller

The Milwaukee Hawks upset the Syracuse Nationals 70-68, worsening the Nats playoff push. The loss tightens the Knicks’ Eastern lead as Minneapolis beat New York 100-82 in the Madison Square Garden doubleheader. Rochester topped Boston 93-77 in the opener before 16,923 fans. Milwaukee had previously defeated Fort Wayne and moved the Pistons to third in the Western Division.

Milwaukee Hawks National Basketball Assn Hawks Syracuse Nationals Nats New York Knickerbockers Minneapolis Lakers Madison Square Garden Knicks Garden Rochester Royals Boston Celtics Milwaukee Fort Wayne Pistons Rochester Boston Syracuse Minneapolis New York

14 Games Tonight In B Sectionals

The state Class B basketball tournament opens with 14 games across seven regions. Notable matches include Cameron vs West Liberty in Section 2 finals at Moundsville and Sistersville vs Middlebourne in Section 3, with numerous first round clashes across Sections 6 11 18 20 27 28 and 31. Early wins included Cameron’s upset of Sherrard and West Liberty’s win over Bethany, while Tygarts Valley, Pickens and others begin their pursuit in the opener or second round.

Cameron West Liberty Moundsville Pickens Tygarts Valley Sistersville Parkersburg Tigers Middlebourne Pine Grove Bridgeport Lumberport Bristol Sherrard Bethany Harman Beverly Coalton Barrackville Fairview Paden City Reader Bristol-Flemington Wallace West Milford Charles Town Shepherdstown Meadow Bridge Rainelle Washington District Hannon Sissonville Buffalo Putnam Wayne Huntington Marshall McComas Montcalm Oakvale Spanishburg Conley Elkhorn Trap Hill Jr Mt. View Baileysville Trap Hill Poca Dunbar Winfield Liberty Aracama Huntington Post Barboursville

Hal Newhouser Reaches 200 Wins in Career

Hal Newhouser, who retired last year as a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, was the last American League hurler to win 200 games. He finished with a lifetime record of 200 wins and 148 losses.

Hal Newhouser Detroit Tigers Hal

WVU Faces VMI for Last Chance at .500 Season

West Virginia University aims to secure a winning record as it hosts Virginia Military Institute at Williamson in a key Southern Conference matchup. WVU sits 4-4 in league play and 9-10 overall, having defeated VMI 81-56 earlier and set to face Washington and Lee next.

Associated Press West Virginia University Virginia Military Institute Williamson Marshall Miami University West Virginia Buckhanston Mountaineers VMI Washington and Lee WVU Little Mountaineers Washington, Pa Washington Miami Ohio University Pitt Penn State Army Navy Syracuse Roy M Legs Hawley VPI Notre Dame Pennsylvania

First Round Clash Could Decide State Crown In Class A

In next week’s Class A tournament sectionals and regionals shape up a likely first round clash between Parkersburg and Stonewall Jackson at Morgantown on March 18 as Beckley and others chase the state title. The draw pairs Region 2 against 6 and Region 8 against 7 in a bracket with four undefeated teams topping the upper half. Beckley coach Van Meter predicts tough road and limits for his Flying Eagles but many expect them back in Morgantown for the crown bid.

Morgantown Parkersburg Stonewall Jackson Beckley Jerome Robert van Meter Flying Eagles Beckley-Charleston Stonewall Reds Clarksburg Washington-Irving Mullens Rebels Logan Wildcats West Fairmont Moundsville Parsons Grafton van Meter Stoco Sophia Trap Hill Mt. Hope Gauley Bridge Summersville Eagles Vic Peelish Woodrow Wilson High Wheeling Tommy Slater Eagle Grapplers William Fleming Roanoke Greenbrier Military School Big Reds Wood County City Weston

Golf stars compared: Texas Open at Brackenridge Park

In the Texas Open at San Antonio round scores show a vast change from 25 years ago. Chandler Harper won with 259 after 70 63 63 63. Johnny Palmer faded from a five stroke lead. Modern equipment and smoother greens are blamed for higher scoring.

New York San Antonio Chandler Harper Johnny Palmer Harper Ralph Blomquist Brackenridge Park Walter Hagen MacDonald Smith Bill Mehlthorn Bobby Cruickshank Espinosa Brothers

Biggest Mexican Open Starts Tomorrow

The tenth and largest Mexican Open Golf Tournament begins tomorrow at Club Mexico in Mexico City. About 125 entries compete for a record 12,200 dollars in prize money. Defending champion is Argentina’s Roberto de Vicenzo, last year’s 21 under par 267 at Chapultepec. Top amateur is Frank Stranahan, with several leading Americans in the field.

Mexico City Mexico Argentina Roberto de Vicenzo Chapultepec al Brosch Garden City N. Y Brosch Frank Stranahan Toledo Ohio Johnny Palmer Charlotte N. C Horton Smith Detroit Tommy Bolt Houston Tex Doug Ford Harrison Art Wall Pocono Manor

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